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Galil / Galil PCI controller software help

« on: February 24, 2015, 07:23:44 PM »

am upgrading Wells Index CNC machine and have posted in the general forum and have recd good advice but now need some help with the controller end of things - trying to use factory limits/home switches, west amp drivers, dc motors.  I have a Galil DMC 1830 PCI card, a 2900 opto module, and a PC running Windows 7 Professional 32 bit. from reading other posts seems that I may have to switch to Windows XP as well as purchase a full version of Mach 3 instead of the trial version.  also a little confused of which plug in to use.  any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks - Mike

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General Mach Discussion / Wells Index CNC update

« on: January 29, 2015, 08:37:45 PM »

I am currently trying to update a 1980 Wells Index 320 with a Heidenhain control - I have 3 phase power in my home shop and have powered machine up but it has lost its parameters and many keys are missing on the controls.  I would like to retain the DC server motors, west amplifiers, 24 volt relays and possibly the glass scales. I currently have a PC running windows 7 professional with a Galil DMC 1830 PCI card with cable connecting to an Opto 2900 module.  Has anyone run a similar system or am I better off starting with Windows XP - also I know the controller will run 3 axis - will Mach 3 control the spindle and coolant relays or should this be hard wired? from reading previous posts it looks like I will need version 7 Galil drivers and Galil plugin - does this sound right?  Any help you can give me is appreciated.  I will try to post some pictures of what I have so far later.