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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 26, 2010, 06:43:50 AM »

Hello Kare,
Hope you don't mind me asking, but what software are you using to generate that schematic?
Really nice diagram.
Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 24, 2010, 08:27:27 AM »

Hello Kare and All,
If people are using opto coupled Breakout boards or any open collector output with external pullup resistor then all you need to do is remove Pullup resistor tying the output to 5Volts from the output you require and this will happily switch these inputs and if you have a multimeter you can isolate the resistor and remove it or as I have done just lift one side so I can put it back if required you can be up and running in 20mins.
I am using this setup at the moment using PD001 as 1 and PD002 as 0 as I posted earlier this allows me to switch run ON and will run at the frequency set in PD003 this allows you to increase or decrease speed from the VFD's keyboard.
Also just as a safety measure make sure PD024 is set to ! this allows stop button on VFD to switch spindle Off under controlled deceleration, this is useful if you are using these inputs or RS485 if Mach3 or your system locks up.
If you have any questions please let me know.
All the best,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 23, 2010, 10:15:25 AM »

Hello Again,
Just a few points I hope you will find helpful.
If Mach3 locks up when starting the spindle just unplug USB to RS485 converter and Mach should recover, to test again close Mach 3 as normal and then plug USB in then restart Mack3.
Might be useful setting PD024 to 1 so you can switch Spindle Off via Stop Button on VFD.
Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 23, 2010, 09:55:43 AM »

Hello All,
Had a few minutes between jobs, tested VFD and get comms established amazing what poor quality soldering escapes QC in China.
Anyway just tried with small twisted pair and can switch on spindle but locks Mach3 due to noise (assumption).
Simple test is to leave speed at zero and switch spindle ON (Spindle CW F5 button on Mach3) display should stop flashing and display 00000, because no noise generated we can press again and VFD display should start flashing.
Will try to test properly this weekend and will post results.

Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 22, 2010, 03:15:19 PM »

Hello Mark and Kare,
Sorry had trouble logging on and also just finishing skimming my vaccum plate.
Ok had a look and yes that location is for RS485 chip mine has no markings, but you can use the MAX485, I'm sure you know but use an ESD strap.
While checking for identification marks on the chip noticed dry joints (poor soldering) and also same on a few other chips, so I have reflowed these and will let you know tomorrow as I have to cut a PCB for tomorrow.

Kare, hope this solves your problem one thing without that chip your system is useless as you rightly pointed out.

Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 20, 2010, 05:23:46 AM »

Hello Michael and Mark,
Well not much luck at the moment and as with everyone finite time we can spend on these problems due to work commitments.
Tried to talk with VFD with spindle talker but no luck crashes out or does nothing, same with modbus on Mach3 well for me anyway.
As I said getting same replies from VFD with both G and F versions so know unit is replying at the moment just using Mack3 to switch spindle on and off and setting speed manually.
As soon as I have set up my new machine hopefully will find time to do some more work on this.

Mark,
Since your machine is working would you mind monitoring commands you send, Start stop etc and replies from your VFD so I can pass on a comparrison to my supplier as I buy lots from them maybe we can get an answer?

Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 17, 2010, 08:19:16 PM »

Hello Michael,
Spindle talker is this a comms program for sending and receiving data from comms port?
Can you please send me a link for this software.
Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 17, 2010, 05:46:44 AM »

Hello Mark / Mikie,

Mikie,
 Just tried my new F version today, made no difference some times get response back from VFD but not what Matty Zee's software expects.
Ordered Same RS485 unit as Mark has but arrived today as some programing tools for PIC processors so no help there.Can you tell me what version of Mach3 you are running please.

Mark,
As above still no luck will order another controller like yours hope I get the right one this time but 2 more weeks waiting, I will just use VFD via some other method for now could you please let me know what version of Mach3 you are using please.

Matty,
If you are listening any help or advice would be greatfully received.

Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 04, 2010, 05:25:04 AM »

Hello Mark,
As you say great job by Matty, if he is willing to release sourse code, I have a full developement suite so would be happy to add extra features.
Then we can use the full potential of this VFD controller, it would be nice to expand types of RS485 supported and control on board relay etc.
Thanks,
BK.

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: Huanyang VFD controller plugin

« on: July 03, 2010, 07:49:51 PM »

Hello Mark,
Thanks for the information, I have ordered one of the converters you are using and will test all of them and give feedback to the group as soon as these arrive.
Looks like a great plugin just need to get it working on my setup.
All the best,
BK.