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Simpson36,
HiCON Integra has new Firmware 3.03 and Plugin (21 Aug 2015).
Regards,
Mauri.

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HiCON Motion Controller / HiCON general info on Stepper testing
« on: August 22, 2015, 07:32:21 PM »
Hi,
We have made a Controller using a HiCON card with the same button controls as the Mach4 and all function correctly
We are at the final test stage of testing and are awaiting fixes on two main issues with Mach4/HiCON.
1) CV to be updated on Mach4 (currently being worked on)
2) MPG to correctly increment with .01mm and .001m increment settings (not sure if Mach V2 2651 has fixed this issue?)

Here are some handy tips when using the HiCON Plugin for testing Steppers (refer to the Motor3 TAB on the HiCON Plugin).

When do we Save Config?
- The config is saved when you hit OK or APPLY on the plugin window. But it is only written on the hard disk when Mach4 closes.

Where does it save too?
- The config is saved in your Mach4 profile ini file.

When do we Update HiCON?
- I would recommend using the “APPLY” button instead.

Do the settings as shown on the HiCON Config Pane get saved to the HiCON card?
- Yes, but these are lost when the HiCON loses power.

When do we Export Data?
- Export data is meant to write the graph data to a file. Not sure this works in Mach4 yet.

Does this data go to a file for later viewing?
- Yes, it’s supposed to.

How do I turn on the HiCON debug window?
Go to the HiCON plugin System Tab and click the "Enable Debug Windows", this will display a continuous listing of the commands sent to the HiCON card.


Why does this appear in the HiCON debug log display?
[15:14:10] ###WARNING: Reduced Timer Socket receive poll rate detected (42 pkts/sec) 1.6831e+007
[15:14:10] ###WARNING: Reduced Timer Socket transmit poll rate detected (3 pkts/sec) 1.6831e+007

This message is displayed in the black debug window if the connection appears to be lagging (e.g. when the communication rate drops below a threshold of 80%). This is normally seen on Mach4 startup, or during a disconnect. If this message shows intermittently, then it could mean that Mach4 itself is lagging (probably because your CPU is stressed), or if your network connection is slow or unstable.

What settings should I have on Input Gain and Motion Threshhold Counts?
The best setting for the Input Gain is 1 so that the commanded position will have a 1:1 ratio with the actual executed motion. For Motion Threshold Counts, our base setting is 4 so we can account for the small jitters that might occur on your motor when it’s still, and 4 counts is our error mark for judging if the generated motion is off-target or not. But, this value can change depending on the tightness of your drive tuning.
But if you really what “the best” settings, then please give the Mach4 integration manual a good read so you can judge for yourself if these settings are optimal for your machine. Because almost all machines have their own differences “the best” settings are completely dependent on your hardware. There is no “one-size-fits-all” group of settings.  The default Mach4 profile was provided as a starting point for users to get motion going right off the bat, but it will still require further configuration on all machines.

An example of Stepper Motor testing using HiCON Driver (Pic)

In our testing we had the motor was very close to our Controller and had an unshielded cable, the HiCON motor screen provided a good way to test for spikes.
Below (Pic) is an example of what you will see (this appeared in our example every 5/6 times after pressing the execute button quickly). By just placing a ferrite over the cable (for example), the issues disappears.

Regards,
Mauri.


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HiCON Motion Controller / Re: Motion buffer out of sequence, code 130
« on: July 21, 2015, 06:31:51 AM »
Mikaelj,
I get the same lockup of Mach4 when editing the Configuration.
Work around is to unplug the RJ45 HiCON connection, followed by closing down Mach4, then reopen Mach4 and you should then be able to edit the configuration and save it.
Regards,
Mauri

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Hi,
Is there anyone who has installed a Huanyang VFD 24k Spindle to J12 Socket of the HiCON Integra 7766 card?
Our Huanyang VFD has DCM, FOR, ACM and VI connections to make it work.
We only need FORrward motion on the spindle.
We where planning to connect as per below.
J12 on HiCON
GND = ACM
DAC = VI
RLC = DCM
RL1 = FOR
Is this correct?
Do I need to have 24V on the RL1 Relay?
What would be the settings required on Mach4 configuration to be able to use in the G Code S24000, M03 and M05 to control the spindle?
Also how do you implement a delay to ensure the spindle is at full speed before it starts cutting in Mach4?
Regards,
Mauri.


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General Mach Discussion / Re: True 4 Axis Simultaneous on Mach3
« on: November 24, 2012, 03:31:05 PM »
Hi,
Thanks, WoodyCam and Mstcnc,
What I wanted was a G-Code with all 4 axis moving at the same time.
Like the small G-Code below, I need it to prove that my code output is correct for mach3.
Regards,
Mauri.

G90 G80 G40 G00 G64 G21
(BALL_END_3)
M6 T1
M03 S6000
G00 A0
G01Z24.749
G00X25.597Y20.003F500.
G00Z26.250F500.
G01Y20.003Z25.343F500.
X25.000Z24.746F500.
X26.176
X27.353
X28.529
X29.706
X30.882
X32.059
X33.235
X34.412
X35.588
X36.765
X37.941
X39.118
X40.294
X41.471
X42.647
X43.824
X45.000
X45.001Y20.002
X45.001Y20.000
X45.001Y19.998
X45.000Y19.997Z24.746
X43.824
X42.647
X41.471
X40.294
X39.118
X37.941
X36.765
X35.588
X34.412
X33.235
X32.059
X30.882
X29.706
X28.529
X27.353
X26.176
X25.750
X25.643Y19.986A-0.034
X25.548Y19.955Z24.746A-0.105
X25.463Y19.906Z24.745A-0.218
X25.390Y19.842Z24.745A-0.367
X25.328Y19.763Z24.744A-0.548
X25.278Y19.674Z24.743A-0.755
X25.238Y19.576Z24.741A-0.982
X25.210Y19.471Z24.739A-1.225
X25.193Y19.361Z24.736A-1.479
X25.187Y19.250Z24.733A-1.738
X25.193Y19.138Z24.731A-1.996
X25.210Y19.028Z24.730A-2.250
X25.238Y18.923Z24.726A-2.493
X25.278Y18.825Z24.720A-2.721
X25.328Y18.736Z24.713A-2.928
X25.390Y18.658Z24.708A-3.108
X25.463Y18.594Z24.704A-3.258
X25.548Y18.545Z24.700A-3.371
X25.643Y18.514Z24.698A-3.443
X25.750Y18.503Z24.697A-3.468

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General Mach Discussion / True 4 Axis Simultaneous on Mach3
« on: November 22, 2012, 08:41:45 PM »
Hi,
Does anyone have True 4 Axis Simulataneous G Code from any CAM pogram that runs on a Mach 3 4 Axis CNC machine.
I need to see this code to see what can be wrong with my CAM program
Regards,
Mauri.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Probing Questions
« on: August 01, 2010, 02:06:02 AM »
Hi,
I get the following message when I click onto the .ZIP file/

Please do not link directly to this resource. You must have a session in the forum.

Regards,
Mauri.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Probing Questions
« on: August 01, 2010, 01:46:20 AM »
Hi,
How do you log onto the Hoss Forum site to download the screensets?
Regards,
Mauri.

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