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    Not sure on this machine but perhaps you should...

    Not sure on this machine but perhaps you should be changing the parameter for the 2nd reference position rather that z axis itself. Most mills with a fanuc are using the g30 x0,y0,z0 in tool change...
  2. If you have the a2100 control reference manual...

    If you have the a2100 control reference manual check the section on boot up sequence watchine the basic bridge board. there are four led lights on the bridge board 1 red and 3 green. As the machine...
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    If belt drive is there an external speed sensor...

    If belt drive is there an external speed sensor mounted as part of the spindle. It would be a magnetic pic running of a gear with a lot of small teeth. If so i would check it out should be gapped at...
  4. I do not have a ball bar so what i would do is...

    I do not have a ball bar so what i would do is cut a circle and measure it for true roundness. You could also check z by checking the depth. But i usually right an accuracy program and place a tenths...
  5. your z is dropping due to the lag time between...

    your z is dropping due to the lag time between the servo system shutting off and your brake clamping. I would load an existing good hard drive image in machine and see if it helps. If not sometimes...
  6. make sure when changing any servo tuning...

    make sure when changing any servo tuning parameters you double check the accuracy of machine when done. i have seen fanuc come in and tune machines to run quieter but when they left the machine...
  7. Thread: 611 p879

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    611 p879

    I am fighting a y axis issue on a machine have sign of life alarms and i noticed that x axis is always fine but y and v are not. I also noticed that parameter 879.0 is 1 on x and 0 on both y and v....
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    840di on whitney 3400xp

    Alarms 400250 nck sign of life monitoring, 400260 machine control panel 1 failure, 21612 channel %1 axis on control and alarms 597: profibus: drive not in synchronism and 832 profibus not clock...
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    guess i did not clarify well enough the lubricant...

    guess i did not clarify well enough the lubricant is to free up your exsisting roller switch. The coolant grime builds up on them causing them to stick. sometimes you can break them free and get...
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    your local square d distributor can get these you...

    your local square d distributor can get these you just have to let him know how many meters of cable you need. Also do your self a favor and pay close attention to exactly where the switch is mounted...
  11. I know this may sound crazy but check the simple...

    I know this may sound crazy but check the simple stuff first. Load tools in and out by hand watching the clamp and unclamp signals in the diagnostics. Also during tool changes monitor the ORAR signal...
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    Fabt ladder III tmrc

    I am writing a ladder for a Cincinatti FTV to add some options and am quite experienced in ladder logic however not sure about some of the sub functions. Would like to understand more about the Sub...
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    there are two wires coming off of the bz sensor...

    there are two wires coming off of the bz sensor cable that goes to the sensor. Ohm the varistor it should not read open or closed but rather give an ohm reading as the fanuc reads actual tempeture...
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    I would agree with first using a megger meter on...

    I would agree with first using a megger meter on the spindle motor. And you should know that if you do get a reading of around 100 megohm you need to monitor it closely of the coming years as they...
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    I would think that you have a parameter issue...

    I would think that you have a parameter issue especially atleast one option parameter. I have two of these machines and if it was me i would read threw the parameter manual closely and verify what...
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    not familar with some of what you are saying but...

    not familar with some of what you are saying but is this where you would go to ml terminal with motion link plus and type new then if on a2100 type a2100 and then it will let you save variables to...
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    It can be a gamble but we have seven Arrow...

    It can be a gamble but we have seven Arrow 1000's, 1 750 and a 500 plus four falcons, three hawks one avenger and even an old cinturn. I started addressing replacement parts situations with our owner...
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    The a2100 does not have ladder however you can go...

    The a2100 does not have ladder however you can go to the service and program ware and read the cycles which is a word statement type of ladder such as old doss programs run. But anyway go to program...
  19. yes you could use these addresses. But you would...

    yes you could use these addresses. But you would have to asign an input rather internal in the ladder with an R address or an external x address to turn this coil on or off. Never make any ladder...
  20. the program can both read and write to the ladder...

    the program can both read and write to the ladder using the #1000 to read and the #1100 series to write conditions to the ladder. an example is if you would like to read say the skip signal x4.7 you...
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    Yes i did after a lot of testing. It all came...

    Yes i did after a lot of testing. It all came back to the spindle drive of which i had tried three different working ones out of other machines. It was actually a software/program/parameter issue...
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    The hass machines use two through away contactors...

    The hass machines use two through away contactors with a relay to change from delta to wye on the fly. changing speeds may prematurely wear these components but i have found coolant usually will do...
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    sometimes as they get dirty and built up with...

    sometimes as they get dirty and built up with chips they do not move so easily. I would clean them up real good and then squirt them down with some way lube and hand wheel them back and forth and see...
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    480 volt ac to 120v ac. I just need to maintain a...

    480 volt ac to 120v ac. I just need to maintain a constant voltage. I can not have any dips or swells and we are using this in a manufacturing fascility that does not have the cleanest power and a...
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    Power supply

    I am searching for a 480v to 120v 20amp powersupply with a holding tolerance of + or - 2%. It does not have to be a battery back up. It is for a laser mic. The company keeps blowing $15,000 mics due...
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    I did ohm the cables and also meggered them to...

    I did ohm the cables and also meggered them to check for a leak and they appeared ok. I did notice Friday when i put a scope on the feedback cable I am not getting my high and low refence signal on...
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    Machine seems to work with C-axis mode or...

    Machine seems to work with C-axis mode or position control but not with a speed command. This morning i jumpered the motor to a drive to on another machine and it worked so it is not the motor.
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    BDS5 with A2100

    I have a problem with an Arrow 1000 spindle motor that i have not been able to figure out. First a little history we had a short in the machine that took out the BDS5, 4 BDS4, hard drive,...
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    Yeah forget the rs232 they are to slow. Floppies...

    Yeah forget the rs232 they are to slow. Floppies are still readily available if you look. However what i personally reccommend is there is a couple companies that have made a floppy to usb drive. So...
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    Either call cincinati and ask for local...

    Either call cincinati and ask for local distributor or call them in themselves. If you were in Kansas i have been through these machines inside and out but your best bet would be finding the...
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