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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pc recommendations for Mach3

« on: May 12, 2014, 11:08:38 AM »

No recommendations.  I was thinking about getting a pc that has XP embedded.  I would still like to use V-carve pro or even Rhino in the future on the computer while CNC is running sketching or drawing next project.

Thanks
Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 12, 2014, 11:05:28 AM »

Teaman,

Alright this is what I got on the prox.  The one I use for z-axis are as follows:  TL-W W3MC1 @ $83.36 each.  Link number one.http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70178122


X axis I used E2B-S08KNW04-WP-C1-2M  @ $19.00 each.  Link number 2 http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70331051#tab=overview

So far they have worked great for me.  Although the Z-axis prox were expensive I would say worth it though.  I think I would go with a  large OD prox on x and y axis but I am fine with these for now.  Hope this helps.

Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 09, 2014, 03:29:22 PM »

I got the proxs thru allied electric which is a distributor my company uses. I will get po# from him with cross referenced numbers for you. Let me email him tonight. I have order a couple more anyways.

Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 05, 2014, 10:06:14 PM »

Very repeatable. I am using them as limits and homing. My company uses them on our machines for positioning. We use a range of these devices. I recommend them. 3 wire setup and very easy to hook up. 

Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 05, 2014, 05:33:50 PM »

I am using2 different types of Prox..  They are made by Omron.

Z-axis using (TL-W3MC1) NO NPN  10 to 30VDC.  These are small and flat.  Approximately a 3 to 4 mm sensing distance.

X-axis using (E2B-M12KN04-WP-C1 2M) Short body, 12mm housing, unshielded, sensing distance 4mm, Pre-wired end, NPN, NO, 2M cable length, 10 to 30VDC

I will be getting another set of the E2B shortly for Y-axis.

Note: When installing I hooked a set of two together per axis for only one input.  Also in your setting you will have click active low for each one.  Other than that all is well.
Hope this helps.

Brooks

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General Mach Discussion / Pc recommendations for Mach3

« on: May 05, 2014, 09:08:33 AM »

I have an old dell that I am using but seems to bog down in communications sometimes.  Only have Mach3 and Vcarve Pro on it.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a new computer that is reliable and that has a parallel port on it of pci to accepted one.  Just wanted to see what others are running.

Thanks
Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 05, 2014, 08:30:12 AM »

I wanted to update everyone and say thanks for all that have helped.  I have successfully gotten my Emerson Sk Drive to communicate and run with Mach3.  Little confusing but start, stop, and input speed work.  Yaay!  Still need to tweak some stuff but, getting closer.  Next I have to figure out how to pull actual speed off drive to mach3 screen so it know how fast its going.  I was looking around the general setup screen in Mach3 but could not find delay g-code till Spindle reached speed.  Am I looking in the right place?

On another note I installed my new NPN Proximity switches on the X and Z axis that replaced my mechanical limit switchs.  One more axis to do and maybe my intermittent limit trigger will finally be fixed.

Again thanks for all the help everyone.

Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 02, 2014, 02:16:29 PM »

When I get home I will try entering my control words into your full brain.  .  The CMD Spindle RPM is getting a pass signal... Is this getting its input from Spindle setup in settings of Mach3?  I will let you what I come up with.  Thank you for all the help.

Brooks

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: May 02, 2014, 12:12:28 PM »

Ok I was able to communicate via mach3 over TCP Modbus.  I got one line in brain and it works.  Yaay.  Now I have to figure out how to command the drive to turn cw when spindle on when it's instructed and then send another command to stop spindle for tool change or do program.  I guess that's where Invert comes in? 

So far this is what I have.

Spindle CW On ->  No-OP  ->  Formula A* 131  ->  Mod: 0-T:0

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Modbus / Re: Problems with Modbus TCP

« on: April 21, 2014, 05:01:54 PM »

Just wanted to give everyone an update.  I have gotten further with the SK emerson drive.  It was a bit confusing but I have some good news.  Mach3 will communicate via modbus TCP, you just have to do some moving of parameters within the drive.  If anyone needs the these Parameters just let me know.  I have tested the stop and start via command designated by Emerson controls.  Like forward, stop, and reference select.  Now I am off to try and put this in a brain.  It has deffinitely been a bumped road but I think tha tlight is starting to flicker at the end of the road.  Does anyone know if Modbus TCP and be ran within VB script or Macros?  Or am I only able to use Brains?  Thanks everyone that has helped thus far.