[nelZ]

Following is the logfile after I try test move. Please note the last few entries - that's where it stops. I don't see in the manuals that some input on ICM 2900 is causing this. I have .200" per rev on the X & Y and .100" on the Z with 4096 encoders on each axis. I get that "DECEL too slow for Ratios" a lot...

Thanks if you can!

Current status when history file opened:
OPENED 10/7/2008 3:20:17 PM
Card Type GALIL
Card Model CS-18020
Package LITE
Version 6.3
Protection Hardware keyUSB
Serial Num 30529
Machines Name NK Bandit
Machine Type MILL3D
CPU Index 3260321
Axis 3
Spindle 0
ArcFactor 100
Track Frac 0
Motor Type Servo 1
Encoder Type Normal Quad 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0
Tolerance .005

Tool Offset num 0
Fixture Offset num 0
Rapid Max 50000
Feed Max 32768
Accel 20480
Decel 20480

1st axis Position relative to mach home 0
1st axis Position relative to Job home 0
1st axis Aux encoder position 0
1st axis Tool offset 0
1st axis Job home offset 0
1st axis Ratio/Gear 20480

2nd axis Position relative to mach home 0
2nd axis Position relative to Job home 0
2nd axis Aux encoder position 0
2nd axis Tool offset 0
2nd axis Job home offset 0
2nd axis Ratio/Gear 20480

3rd axis Position relative to mach home 0
3rd axis Position relative to Job home 0
3rd axis Aux encoder position 0
3rd axis Tool offset 0
3rd axis Job home offset 0
3rd axis Ratio/Gear 40960


Feedrate over ride variable 100%
Absolute positioning mode ON
IPM Mode ON

Current Position: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

Currently IO#19 is ON "On-board Input:"
Current Stopped, Motor 3 is off
Interupted= 0 / Estop Reset= 1


Begining...

Report for Axis #1
Non coordinated move test without error checking.
Notice, your CPU is running 20101% faster than a 800mhz
Caution,ACCEL rate is set too slow when compared to Ratios
Caution,DECEL rate is set too slow when compared to Ratios
_15:20:19
_Stopped (6)
_15:20:20
_Stopped at: 0, 0, 0
_Vector Velocity 32768
Notice, Servo Type 1
Can Not move, Motor Off
Immediate correction needed

[Karl_T]

What is your accel and decel set at? IIRC I've used values in the range of 15,000 to 25,000.

Your servo motors are off. can't tell why from this info. Try issuing
COMMAND SH in the command window. Note: I use this command on any Estop reset on my equipment.

karl

Edit: i see your accel and decel are OK on second look. What do you have enter on the RATIO page?

[nelZ]

The RATIOs are 20480 for the X and Y (.200 per rev.) and 40960 on the Z (.100" per rev.)

Thanks for your help!

nelZ

[Karl_T]

I just pulled up my CHNC .cbk. I have accel/decel at 50,000 and about 1/2 the gear at 10,000. Try doubling your accel/decel. This is just a minor thing you can tune later.

I'll mention again that I find servo tuning and setup to be easier without Camsoft host. Just one more layer in the way. getting both Camsoft and Galil WSDK installed and running on the same computer can be a real PITA though. And you will have to learn a few native galil commands.

Karl

[nelZ]

HEY KARL !!!

1) Have you ever had problems with the computer's power supply not being sufficient for the ICM 2900 breakout board?

I'm getting some really strange things happening. eg. when I try to run a motion test from the diagnostics screen the software disables the drive then tells me it can't move because the drive is shut off.

I went to MDI (after pulling half the hair out of my head) for laughs (%$#&^@* yeah, right!) and typed in GOO10. IT WORKED ! ! !

Camsoft got my cbk and the logfile and they're scratching their heads. Me, I've got people breathing down my neck.....with backorders!

Thanks,
Nelson

[Karl_T]

You shouldn't power the 2900 from the computer. There's a jumper to remove on your galil card so you can use a separate power supply.

I spent 15 long years as an engineer upgrading manufacturing equipment. Most of the time management breathing down my neck asking why it wasn't done yet. The rest of the time they were telling me it cost too much.

I do Camsoft just for fun now. But, if i don't get something; I take the day off.

Glad to see you made it move. FWIW, I had the same sorts of weird stuff trying to set up and tune under Camsoft.

Karl

[Karl_T]

HEY KARL !!!

1) Have you ever had problems with the computer's power supply not being sufficient for the ICM 2900 breakout board?

More follow up. Pull JP3 and JP13 on Galil board to not power limits and inputs from PC. By convention (habit) I do all inputs and limits with 24 volt DC. I also don't use the +5V terminals on the 1900/2900. I take +5 volt from a separate supply for the encoders. Make sure the +5V common is bonded to the same point. Being an anal engineer type, I have everything fused.