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Galil / Re: Galil controller compatability (what works with the plugin)

« on: November 18, 2014, 01:05:47 AM »

Hi Steve,

Are the 18x3 PCI cards working with the plugin for Mach4?

Thanks,
Joe

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Galil / Re: Galil plugin version 4.6 available.

« on: July 10, 2014, 12:01:00 PM »

If I delete the galil-st.dll file in the plugin folder, it will work?
Or is there some registry cleaning that needs to be done also?

Thanks,
Alan

I had to uninstall Mach3 to get it to work correctly. I also ran a registry cleaner.

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Galil / Re: Galil plugin version 4.6 available.

« on: July 10, 2014, 11:59:18 AM »

Read the very first post.
The ST plugin is for Galil Smart a Terminal. I was told this will only work with windows XP.
The other plugin is to be used with Galil suite.

I think what you really need to know is which Galil software you need to use for your controller. Then you choose the plugin.

I use the older PCI slot card and it is not supported by Galil Suite, so I am forced to use Smart terminal which means I must use the ST plugin and Windows XP.

Make sense?
Maybe Steve Smurph will chime in.

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Galil / Re: Galil plugin version 4.6 available.

« on: June 25, 2014, 10:55:22 AM »

Hi Tony,

You want the attached file this has been updated by Smurph/Steve.
It only works in XP.

The only way I have been able to change plugins is to wipe Mach3 and reinstall.
I also suggest to install some sort of registry cleaner. I use PC Tools performance toolkit, but there are others.

If Steve/Smurph sees your post maybe he will have some further advice. He is pretty much the GURU around here!

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Galil / Re: Old Dynapath System 10 upgrading to Galil CS 18420 ICM 2900 No idea on wiring???

« on: April 30, 2014, 06:09:03 PM »

Where are you Steve?

I am in Virginia very close to Washington DC.

Joe

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Galil / Re: Limit switch problem

« on: April 17, 2014, 10:15:58 PM »

Thanks Steve,

Yes finding things is the problem. I have finallly resorted to making a bookmark everytime I come across things that seem vital.

Joe

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Galil / Re: Limit switch problem

« on: April 16, 2014, 10:27:27 PM »

LSCOM to -12v.  That will reverse the polarity of the signal.  One wire from RSLX/FLSX to one pole of the NC switch and the other pole to ground. Then play with the active low check box until it works.    That should do it. 

Steve

Thanks Steve,

I am a little confused. If hook -12v to LSCOM would I not have to hook One wire from RSLX/FLSX to one pole of the NC switch and the other pole to 12v + to complete circuit?

Thanks,
Joe

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Galil / Re: Limit switch problem

« on: April 12, 2014, 10:59:02 PM »

Got my limits to work,but only in Normally Open mode.
Tried to config Galil for active low with Command CN -1 and running the BN command afterwards.
But it will not work.

I kept getting the galil limit switch error. I will call Galil on Monday unless any of you guys can see what I am doing wrong.

Thanks,
Joe

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Galil / Limit switch problem

« on: April 11, 2014, 04:20:49 PM »

Hi,
I have a 1830 and OPTO ICM-2900 used for 3 axis milling machine using Mach3 for control.

I gave up on trying to use optical limits and have reverted to using Honeywell GLDB01A1B Mechanical limits.

I have these wired Normally closed 2 switches per axis.
I currently only have the X axis motor and Limits connected to confirm 1 Axis at a time.

I have used a 12v isolated power supply. Connected +12v to LSCOM and ran -12v to one side of my X axis forward limit and x reverse limit.

The other side of the switch is wired to the RLSX and FLSX on the ICM-2900

In Mach when I try to test after config plug in to active low and setting the ports and pins correctly I get Message next to Reset button Press reset Emergency mode active. If I push reset once I can hear motor thump but error message remains. And motors will not move if issued a manual move.

If I uncheck the config Galil Limits Active Low box in the Galil plugin the error message will go away after first click of reset and motors will move, but limits will not work.

I have been reading extensivley, but can not find a way to test limits within Smart Term could someone please help!

I have tried the
LFX command and the MG command but I must be missing part of the command because I get :
If i issue the TS command the first time I got 35,35,35 now I get 47,47,47 every time

In DMC TERM if I issue the SH command I can move the motors.

Sorry this was so long, I was trying to give Enough Data

Thanks,
Joe

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Galil / Re: Old Dynapath System 10 upgrading to Galil CS 18420 ICM 2900 No idea on wiring???

« on: April 11, 2014, 12:13:31 AM »

Steve/ Smurph

If controlling a spindle from Mach do you have to have an extra axis available on the card?
ie I have a 3 axis card running x,y z would I have to have a 4 axis card to control 0-10v output for the spindle?
The spindle motor will not have an encoder.