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

« on: April 03, 2014, 01:53:25 PM »

Steve as usual thanks for all of the info. I think I may have possibly given up if it was not for you. AND I NEVER GIVE UP !!!

Wilde racing this is the plugin Steve is talking about.
 http://www.smcomp.com/~smurph/galil/Galil-st.zip

I had to unistall Mach and reinstall to change plug ins. It seems to only see the first one. I spent about 12 hours trying to figure out that one!
Joe

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

« on: April 02, 2014, 01:59:31 PM »

Thanks for that Steve. That is the next thing I have to tackle.

Someday I think I am going to read thru all of the threads and take notes and make a manual/tech sheet with all of these types of questions.

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Galil / Re: axis ports and pins settings

« on: March 19, 2014, 11:21:46 PM »

Hey Steve,

Do we still have to select (Put the check marks on the axis used and check the Dir low and Step low boxes if needed.

I found out that my main problem was the firmware on this card was custom and was fast firm and will not work with steppers.
I have updated the firnware, but not sure I have found the best one yet.
I can make moves in terminal now.  Thanks for the sample code!!!!!

I made a few MDI moves within Mach then exited Mach. After that every time I enter Mach and hit reset I get
Galil Error:4 operand error

And for some reason now I have to enter the SH motor on command in terminal before entering the code you gave me or I get the error message
:?20 Begin not valid with motor off.

there is not a jumper on the MO on the card, so I am a little baffled why this is happening.

Thanks so much for your help!!!!  At least I am finally making progress.

Joe

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Galil / Re: axis ports and pins settings

« on: March 19, 2014, 06:55:11 PM »

Thanks Steve,

So does that mean that you leave all of the pins and ports defined as 0  ie do not define them?

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Galil / axis ports and pins settings

« on: March 16, 2014, 12:34:40 AM »

Hi guys,

Does anybody know what the ports and pins numbers are for steppers ?
I have Mach3 and the correct plugin up and running. Mach sees the controller.
I have controller connected and verified it is wired correct using a Different computer with Camsoft like software.

I get 0 axis movement with Mach and do not remember how to test axis movement in Smart Term.
I will start reading the manual for Smart Term, but was hoping for some help.

Thanks,
Joe

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

« on: March 11, 2014, 08:21:38 PM »

Thanks Steve

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

« on: March 10, 2014, 10:46:23 PM »

Yes, LSCOMM is limits and homes.

You can probably use the 5v outputs on the ICM to power the optical switches.  No external supply needed if they don't draw much current.

You can ground LSCOMM and provide the pos signal from the switches.  However, all inputs and homes must operate in the same manner.  You can't have limits one way and home another. 

Steve

Thanks, Steve

Ok nowI think I am starting to understand this.

So if I use onboard ICM 2900 5V to power the Optical limits I would run a wire from one of the GND terminals on ICM to LSCOMM Then run ICM 5V+ to the limits NC and when the limit trips it will disable thru Mach?

Or does it disable the enable for that axis on the ICM?

And looking at the Opto wiring diagrams in the links you provided. Are the resistors shown a circuit within the ICM or is that something we need to add.
I wish there was some good Documentation for the functionality of the ICM 2900.

Oh by the way  Wilde Racing I hope you do not think I am high jacking your thread. I figure the best place to ask these question is here, because you need the same answers.

Joe

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

« on: March 08, 2014, 02:41:22 PM »

That I am not sure. I have very little experience on the I/O section of the Galil

Smurph regarding the LSCOMM connection.
I tried to find a schematic before asking these questions

Since I need 5v input to use my Optical limits could I use a External 5V 1amp ( Amperage just for example) power supply and connect the negative side to the LSCOMM connection and have The + coming from the Limits?

Also does the LSCOMM rail include the home switches? I would assume yes.

Thanks,
Joe

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

« on: March 08, 2014, 01:52:27 PM »

The first download is what you see if you take the cover off of the ICM 2900 and look at the pc board inside.

And where the U1 and U2 locations are have chips if it is OPTO Steve/Smurph can correct me if I am wrong, but I do not think I am.

I have only seen about 20 ICM-2900 in real life and they have all been OPTO. And a few had the little white tag worn off.
But I am sure there must be a bunch of non OPTO out there!

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

« on: March 07, 2014, 07:57:41 PM »

Just to let you know the white label that has OPTO on it is very small it is just next to where ICM-2900 is printed on the case.
Also in doubt you can open the ICM and check to see if the IC Chips are in place in the OPTO slots.

Check the attached PDF