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Fixed the axis problem. The working limits needed to be reset. Control is pretty archaic. Machine is a good candidate for a conversion. But I know little about electronics and I have a very small...

Thanks for your response.I believe this machine is open loop. I don't see any encoders other than the spindle. There is no readout of axis position in emergency mode

X axis on DM 3000 only moves in emergency mode. Swapped X axis and turret boards and problem still exists. Anybody have any ideas?

Had the 485 board repaired locally but still getting same alarm. Anyone know what to look for next?

Thanks Mactec, What would be involved with changing over to Mach 3. I am not an electronics but I have a colleague who is so he could help me with that side of it. I'm more mechanical.
I am using...

Thanks John. Just got a price from EMCO for the card - $1900!!! Holy Schnikies. Going to look elsewhere.

it is the PC control in Fanuc mode

it is setup for the Fanuc control

Do I need to buy a factory RS-485 card from Emco or can I use an aftermarket card? Getting Alarm 2520 " rs-485 device absent (AC). How do I check to see if the card is bad. Not an electronics guy....

I got your message. I responded but I'm not sure it went thru.
Just pm me your address and I will mail you a copy of the manual.
Where are you located?
It has been so long since I tried drip...

I found my manual.
I can make a copy and mail it to you.
It will take a couple of days though.

Scrambled,

Have you found a manual yet?

Visimetrics is a small company. It was started by a few engineers from MHP when they went out of business in the early 90's. I will try to contact them and forward your info.
Is your machine running...

Scrambled,

I am still looking for programming manual. If you need a copy I should be able to run copies and mail it to you.

underdog ,

I believe AMT is out of business. Visimetrics may...

What you're talking about is a fixture offset. If I remember correctly they are activated in the program with an "E" code (from 1-6). The physical distance from the machine home position to your...

If you need help with the control I may be able to help. I used to train customers on the control. ( programming)

Try these guys.
Visimetrics
(716)871-7070

I used to work at MHP ( long time ago)
There are still some guys in the Buffalo area who may be able to help you. I will try to dig up #s for you.
A following error means the axis is not where it...

Thanks metlhead.
I had to adjust the drive itself bfore doing the balance, but it worked fine.

Ron

I have a Lagun mill w/ Dynapath 20 control.
Machine rapids to Z axis clearance and stops at that point. If I enable z axis inhibit it runs fine ( with z movement)
Any clues?

rr167

I have a Dyna 2400 that I am in the process of converting to run off a PC. I started by purchasing CNC pro. I then made a circuit board to be able to run off of the original power supply and motors....

I think I have some manuals for that machine.
Send me your e-mail and I will send you a copy.

I would like to drip feed with a Delta 20 control. I am able to get into Buffered input, but nothing happens when I try to run the program. I may be missing a step or something. Any help would be...

Has anybody out there used MaxNC software and motors?
I'm converting a DYNA 2400 mill to use w/PC.
The Y axis motor needs to be reversed and the software does have provisions for this.

Thanks
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There should be a green button that says Mach. On in the bottom left corner.
That turns your axis motors on. be sure to hit reset too.

rr167

try these guys. http://www.amtmachs.com/

I may have a manual for the Hydrapath III. Also there is company here in Buffalo that should be able to answer any questions about the MHP machine. They are called AMT machines....