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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: October 03, 2022, 03:29:38 PM »
This issue was caused by a faulty mach3 module in the VFD.

The only solution was replacing the VFD.

All running as it should again.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: August 20, 2022, 07:19:15 PM »
So after more problem solving I've come to the conclusion the VFD has decided to like being controlled by mach 3.

I've had the Cnc running perfectly again today, I just have to set the spindle speed and turn the spindle on and off myself.

This along with spindle talker not being about to communicate with the VFD, changing the USB to rs485 adapter has lead me to believe the VFD is my issue.

Mach3 not getting a response from the VFD I think is what is causing the estop triggers.

If anyone can advise otherwise it would be appreciated.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: August 19, 2022, 04:47:26 PM »
Ive been problem solving some more.

It seems that mach3 its getting a response from the VFD as such its showing the estop alert.

Ive got a new USB to RS485 adapter and still getting the same response.

I have reset the VFD and re programmed it, manually starting, stopping and changing the speed all functions correctly.

I've also used spindle talker 2 to see if the VFD is reporting back and its not getting a response.

Dose anyone know when the VFD would stop reporting back?

Could there be a fault with the VFD?



 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: August 17, 2022, 06:05:37 PM »
I have tried all the above with no joy.

The issue has actually got worse.
When ever the spindle powers up the estop alert is triggered and the system stops.

On the diagnostics screen the estop light dose not illuminate when its triggered.

I have gone through all the wiring and all is sound.

I've moved the VFD and spindle cable away from all other cabling.
I've even tried running the VFD from a different circuit on the consumer board.
All the above have given the same result.

I have ordered an replacement USB to RS485 Converter that the spindle is controlled by.

Would reinstalling mach3 help? or even reinstalling windows?


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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: August 14, 2022, 06:50:45 PM »
I'll try removing the estop to see if the resolves the issue.

Showing how little I know about mach3 now,

Would a high debounce time cause any issues for the homing/limite switches?

what sort of value for debounce is thought of as standard?


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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: August 14, 2022, 06:42:13 PM »
the spindle is a Huanyang controlled by a VFD.

the acceleration/deceleration is not aggressive takes about 5-10 seconds to come to a stop.

I don't think it has a breaking resistor, im not to knowledgeable about the fine detail to be honest.

what would this issue randomly start?

I was thinking maybe the USB to RS485 Converter I use to control the spindle might be playing up?

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 Estop triggered when spindle stops
« on: August 14, 2022, 06:16:18 PM »
I've been have a issue for the last 3 month that randomly started and I can resolve, previous to this it was running great for 6 months.

I use Veteric aspire form my tool paths and to generate my Gcode, I use the ATC arc for my post processor.

When the tool path is complete the spindle is supposed to stop for the tool change but it doesn't it just throws a estop alert, not every time but 90% of the time.

I have to turn the VFD off and on then I can continue.

Ive tried turning the debounce up, its currently at 4000 but am out of ideas now.

I'm running windows 10 and mach 3 R3.043 (can confirm this tomorrow when in the workshop)

Tempted the do a reinstall mach 3 maybe something has become corrupted (I am quite clueless in windows used Macs for the last 15 years) or maybe reinstall the whole system?

any help will greatly be appreciated 

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Auto tool zero
« on: January 25, 2022, 01:57:49 PM »
Below is the script, it asked you to touch the Proble to start the auto zero, I believe it written into the script.

The digitise light dose light up when they touch, active low is not selected. (when selected the digitise light it on all time and goes off when they contact)


REM Updated 30 Aug 2018
REM Auto Tool Zero Z- Metric 2 pass Version
REM Based On the BigTex script
REM (09 Feb 2018)  Hint added To Material Thickness offset request box.
REM (20 Feb 2018)  Request To touch the touch the touchoff plate To the bit To start probing added. Thanks To Glen Higgs For this addition.
REM (27 Jul 2018)  Minor changes To Error Handling And Grammer correction
REM (30 Aug 2018)  Feedrate override safety Reset And restore added.

PlateThickness = 3.20 'Enter Z-plate thickness here
DownStroke = -100 'Set the down stroke to find probe
DownFeedRate = 250 'Set the down FeedRate
RetractStroke = 10 'Set the retract Stroke
RetractFeedRate = 1000 'Set the retract FeedRate
SmallRetractStroke = 1 'Retract 1mm for a 2nd pass
SmallDownFeedRate = 25 'Set the slow down FeedRate for 2nd pass
SmallDownStroke = -(SmallRetractStroke *2) 'Set down stroke for 2nd pass as twice the retract distance.
CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate to return to later
CurrentAbsInc = GetOemLED(48) 'Get the current G90/G91 state
CurrentGmode = GetOemDRO(819) 'Get the current G0/G1 state
CurrentFeedOverride = GetOEMDRO(821)'Get current Feedrate override setting

REM Request Material Thickness offset
Offset  = InputBox("Enter Material Thickness offset          Hint: To probe from the Spoilboard surface, enter the nominal thickness of the material.  Enter '0' or leave blank if probing from the material surface", "Material Offset", "") 

REM  Touch plate To Cutter To Begin probe.
message "Briefly touch the plate to the bit to start probing for zero."
Touched_Flag = False
   count = 40
seconds = 60
    For i = 1 To 600
        If GetOEMLed(825) <> 0 Then               
            Beep
            Touched_Flag = True
            Exit For
        End If
        count = count - 1
        If count = 0 Then ' 1 second elapsed
            count = 40
            seconds = seconds -1
        End If
        Sleep 25
   Next i
If Touched_Flag = False Then
    message "The Auto Zero timed out, no touch detected"
    Exit Sub
End If

REM 1st Pass at fast rate

sleep 2000  'give time to remove block from tool and position
REM Code "(Z axis 1st pass)" 'puts this message in the status bar   
If GetOemLed (825)=0 Then 'Check to see if the probe is already grounded or faulty
DoOEMButton (1010) 'zero the Z axis so the probe move will start from here
Code "G4 P2" ' this delay gives me time to get from computer to hold probe in place
SetOEMDRO(821,100)  'Reset feedrate overide to 100% for safety
Code "G90 G31 Z" &DownStroke &" F" &DownFeedRate 'probing move
While IsMoving() 'wait while it happens
Wend
ZProbePos = GetVar(2002) 'get the exact point the probe was hit
If Abs(ZprobePos) <= Abs(DownStroke)-0.1 Then 'Check if the probe has been found
Code "G0 Z" &ZProbePos 'go back to that point, always a very small amount of overrun
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Call SetDro (2, 0) 'set the Z axis DRO to whatever is set as plate thickness less the offset value
Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
Code "G1 Z" &SmallRetractStroke &" F" &RetractFeedRate 'retract
While IsMoving ()
Wend
REM Code "(Z axis 2nd pass)" 'puts this message in the status bar   
Else
Rem Code "G0 Z0" 'retract to start pos
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Code "(Z-Plate not found, check connection or stroke and try again)" 'puts this message in the status bar
Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
If CurrentAbsInc = 0 Then 'if G91 was in effect before then return to it
Code "G91"
End If
If CurrentGMode = 0 Then 'if G0 was in effect before then return to it
Code "G0"
End If
Exit Sub
End If
Else
Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)" 'this goes in the status bar if aplicable
End If
Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
If CurrentAbsInc = 0 Then 'if G91 was in effect before then return to it
Code "G91"
End If
If CurrentGMode = 0 Then 'if G0 was in effect before then return to it
Code "G0"
End If

REM 2nd pass at slow rate

DoOEMButton (1010) 'zero the Z axis so the probe move will start from here
Code "G4 P1" ' this delay gives me time to get from computer to hold probe in place
Code "G90 G31 Z" &SmallDownStroke &" F" &SmallDownFeedRate 'probing move
While IsMoving() 'wait while it happens
Wend
ZProbePos = GetVar(2002) 'get the exact point the probe was hit
If Abs(ZprobePos) <= Abs(SmallDownStroke)-0.1 Then 'Check if the probe has been found
Code "G0 Z" &ZProbePos 'go back to that point, always a very small amount of overrun
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Call SetDro (2, PlateThickness - offset) 'set the Z axis DRO to whatever is set as plate thickness less the offset value
Code "G4 P0.25" 'Pause for Dro to update.
Code "G1 Z" &RetractStroke + PlateThickness &" F" &RetractFeedRate 'retract
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Code "(Z axis is now zeroed)" 'puts this message in the status bar   
Else
Code "G0 Z0" 'retract to start pos
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Code "(Z-Plate not found, check connection and try again)" 'puts this message in the status bar
End If
Code "F" &CurrentFeed 'Returns to prior feed rate
SetOEMDRO(821,CurrentFeedOverride) 'Return feedrate override to previous value
If CurrentAbsInc = 0 Then 'if G91 was in effect before then return to it
Code "G91"
End If
If CurrentGMode = 0 Then 'if G0 was in effect before then return to it
Code "G0"
End If
Exit Sub     

       
                 
 
 
     
 
         


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VB and the development of wizards / Auto tool zero
« on: January 24, 2022, 06:42:58 PM »
I've downloaded the CNC nuts script and I'm struggling to get the script working on my machine.
The digitize light flashes when the bit contacts the plate.
When I press auto tool zero and touch the plate on the bit to start, it starts to probe but doesn't stop when it makes contact.
Do you know why this would be ?

Im using Mach3 R3.043.062 and a AXbb-E controller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrUEULgGbFg&t=1050s

If the ports and pins setup was wrong would the digitize light illuminate when I test it?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Uc300
« on: May 03, 2021, 07:40:43 AM »
what do you use for adapter cable to go from the 26pin header cables?


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