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CS-Lab / csmio/ip-a + Mach 3 servo problems
« on: December 17, 2019, 01:16:02 PM »
I decided to upgrade my Bridgeport Interact 1 mk2 to a more modern control and chose a csmio/ip-a controller.
I already have a Mach3 licence so it made sense to go that way.
Things were going to plan up until I wanted to test the three axes.
I have changed the old sinusoidal encoders on all three axes to AMT103 units with differential drivers and they all work fine, giving correct readouts per mm of movement.
The servo +/- 10 volt inputs are fine when unconnected and just sit there dithering slightly with tiny interference voltages. However, when I connect them to the csmio/ip-a and power up, immediately each of the axes makes a bolt for one end of travel and causes an ePID fault warning.
I have played about with all the settings and still nothing. Just full speed movement for a very short time before trip out.
To try another system, I have got a 30 day licence for CS Labs own software but sadly the same thing still happens with that.
I know that others have done similar to me and wonder what I am doing wrong please?
Les
I already have a Mach3 licence so it made sense to go that way.
Things were going to plan up until I wanted to test the three axes.
I have changed the old sinusoidal encoders on all three axes to AMT103 units with differential drivers and they all work fine, giving correct readouts per mm of movement.
The servo +/- 10 volt inputs are fine when unconnected and just sit there dithering slightly with tiny interference voltages. However, when I connect them to the csmio/ip-a and power up, immediately each of the axes makes a bolt for one end of travel and causes an ePID fault warning.
I have played about with all the settings and still nothing. Just full speed movement for a very short time before trip out.
To try another system, I have got a 30 day licence for CS Labs own software but sadly the same thing still happens with that.
I know that others have done similar to me and wonder what I am doing wrong please?
Les