584,866 active members*
5,044 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: damelman

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. No motion control boards were detected in the system.

    I have a 2011 vintage Hurco VMO running winmax 09.01.312.19 ST. while performing the calibration the machine stopped and rebooted itself. After the reboot process the red message:
    NO MOTION CONTROL...
  2. Replies
    0
    Views
    623

    Wiring points for a part and tool probe.

    I purchased a 2011 Hurco VMO with the probing options disabled. My parts listing and wiring diagram has all the schematics deleted. I think this machine may have been a prototype that just fell into...
  3. Replies
    0
    Views
    583

    A 950 error message:3136

    After a couple power failures, our TC30 lost the tool table data zeros in all of the fields.We attempted to edit one tool manually then when the tool was called, we got the TOOL ID NOT FOUND error...
  4. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,634

    Re: DC Servo Drive Recommendations for Acorn

    I am in the middle of a acorn upgrade using viper drives. First gen viper 200s.I had to Use a 5 volt power supply and tied the 24 volt and 5 volt commons together. No viper schematic on the...
  5. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,226

    Re: Simodrive E/R -MODUl troubleshooting

    Thank you that PDF was very helpful. When powering up the control, I had only the green led lit. I removed the DC Buss segments from the additional modules but kept all the ribbon cables intact.Using...
  6. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,226

    Simodrive E/R -MODUl troubleshooting

    Hello, I have a four axis specialized piece of equipment that is dead in the water. Whenever the servo drives are enabled, It blows the 35 amp fuses that feed the E/R modul Part number ...
  7. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,051

    Re: Encoder feedback on TC30 spindle

    Mike could you please tell me Saturday's lottery numbers. You know your stuff. A Cincinnati tech arrived yesterday to assist with the spindle rebuild. We removed the gear cover. he then used a pry...
  8. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,051

    Re: Encoder feedback on TC30 spindle

    It looks like someone screwed up the fault mapping. The true fault should of been C axis encoder disconnect. Through trial and error found the parameters to complete a mechalign. Y axis 2.89, Z axis...
  9. Replies
    2
    Views
    916

    Re: One down more to go on TC 30

    The plan is to remove and clean the scale, check for cracks, and replace the readerhead. We jogged in tenth of a thousand increments. I think something may be loose on the readerhead. Mechalign...
  10. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,051

    Re: Encoder feedback on TC30 spindle

    The motor has no tag on it (No BS) flag number 1. The Heindenhein connector was mounted in the peckerhead alongside the 380 volts UVW leads. The two removable plates that accommodate the encoder...
  11. Replies
    2
    Views
    916

    One down more to go on TC 30

    Resolved the encoder issue, now next up : ASL 10: 2059 Y Axis encoder disconnect . 950 MC control. Power up and READY comes up without incident,axis align works, hit mech align and fault...
  12. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,051

    Re: Encoder feedback on TC30 spindle

    Thank you for confirming what I suspected. Due to the fact that it is an induction motor and not true servo motor.Crash #1 sheared off both drive dogs and jammed the tool in the cat 50 taper. Cutting...
  13. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,051

    Encoder feedback on TC30 spindle

    A machine operator crashed Z axis on a horizontal boring mill for the second time in less than a month. The original motor is still at the repair shop, The mechanical Repairman is off since last...
  14. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,407

    Thank you for the tip on hex conversion. I have X...

    Thank you for the tip on hex conversion. I have X and Y running at 198 inches per minute and 85 inches per minute on Z. Can you tune the Vipers and run Mach with both programs open? I mean change a...
  15. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,407

    Tuning viper drives Ver 2.8H

    I am in process of tuning viper drives on a YCM 30. I am trying to make sense of the values viewed in m.
    m 0000 at power up
    m FEOF at 50 thousand inches
    m FDAA at 60 thousand inches (moved...
  16. Replies
    1
    Views
    1,049

    Thanks for posting this info. I have two YCM-30...

    Thanks for posting this info. I have two YCM-30 machines.
  17. Replies
    2
    Views
    650

    Al it's like you read the GE field technician's...

    Al it's like you read the GE field technician's mind. 25 amp AMC is what he specified was on order. Don't know the model number as of yet. I guess the model will use an external resistor to supress...
  18. Replies
    2
    Views
    650

    Servo drives as field exciters.

    I work on a steel processing line that has separately excited 310 volt DC Motor generator sets. The 1960 vintage SCR/ Magnetic Amplifliers are getting harder to get parts for so I suggested we...
  19. Replies
    9
    Views
    1,310

    Great job, looks like the factory did it.

    Great job, looks like the factory did it.
  20. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,963

    On saturday I removed the X axis driver board and...

    On saturday I removed the X axis driver board and installed it in the Y axis position. I then reinstalled the original Y axis driver board in the X axis position. The control then ran flawlessly for...
  21. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,963

    Here is a photo of the driver board in question

    Here is a photo of the driver board in question
  22. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,963

    Thanks Bob for your insightful reply. All three...

    Thanks Bob for your insightful reply. All three boards have the same part number, so I will swap the X and Y axis boards then see what happens.
  23. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,963

    Y axis runaway

    I have a YCM-30 Supermax with a bandit 3 control. On power up the Y axis
    rapids towards the column (-Y). The soft and hard travel limits have no effect on the movement, only pushing the E stop stops...
  24. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,447

    Almost 2 years to the day since last post. Just...

    Almost 2 years to the day since last post. Just powered up machine last week
    power monitor board still didn't work. (5 vdc leads fell off) Bypassed the board, tied the output directly to the 5 volt...
  25. Replies
    14
    Views
    2,639

    We use drives like that @ work 5 to 500 hp you...

    We use drives like that @ work 5 to 500 hp you will need true 480 v 3phase power to run it to achieve 500 vdc. If ANY phase is less than 5% from 480 volts or or 5% from ABC phases you will get a...
  26. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,447

    Thanks for the info. I found a damaged board that...

    Thanks for the info. I found a damaged board that monitors the 120 vac and 5 volts DC. The board was repaired by the guy that makes the shadow control. Once I reinstall the board, I'll see how far I...
  27. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,447

    Supermax with Bandit III

    I purchased a YCM-30 Supermax with a Bandit III Controller. The machine included the Bandit control Installation Manual. The control has a 5vdc isolated power supply with a piggybacked module...
  28. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,474

    If you have no fault light, I think you may have...

    If you have no fault light, I think you may have a bad air pressure switch.
    The air pressure switch enables the control. I have two supermaxes in mothballs with Bandit controls one bandit II and...
  29. Replies
    20
    Views
    3,694

    First Post HORRAY! I contacted Chuck as well, he...

    First Post HORRAY!
    I contacted Chuck as well, he told me the same. Is there anyone on this board that knows him personally as to get a list or procedure so one can get the parts to perform the...
Results 1 to 29 of 29