[machinehop5]

...if this is DATC type Tool Changer/Randum...the Tool Mag would need Homing if, memory has been cleared.

[Scott Pancheau]

It is very similar to the picture of mill posted by machinehop5. I will get a couple of pictures tonight. Is there a way to check on the tool change memory being cleared or not? I have found a maintenance manual and a programming manual to purchase online, but so far no wiring diagram. Thanks again for all the help.
Scott

[Scott Pancheau]

Please see attached pictures. There are 5 limit switches that I found on the tool changer and the tool lock unlock.After I actuated all the switches I can now jog the Z axis after homing and pushing the reset on control panel. I got the tool changer to move one time. The change arm swung to the tool load or unload position and that was the last I could do.I forgot to tell you that the CRT has always displayed an error that I think must have been the last program running when it quit the prev. owner. I can't figure out how to clear it. It says error .08073 N000000. I did clear all the g code in the program and then used it to enter the moves for XYZ. It will run the XY moves in rapid, but still ignores a Z programmed move.The spindle at some point starts to do what I think is a tool change positioning? It rotates very slowly about a 1/4 turn - pauses for about 3 seconds and rotates again. Does not seem to be affected by the position of the Z axis once it starts. If anuone has a wiring diagram for a Burgmaster VTC 150 I would love to purchase a copy.
Thanks again for your help guys.
Scott

[alexfanuc]

Please see attached pictures. There are 5 limit switches that I found on the tool changer and the tool lock unlock.After I actuated all the switches I can now jog the Z axis after homing and pushing the reset on control panel. I got the tool changer to move one time. The change arm swung to the tool load or unload position and that was the last I could do.I forgot to tell you that the CRT has always displayed an error that I think must have been the last program running when it quit the prev. owner. I can't figure out how to clear it. It says error .08073 N000000. I did clear all the g code in the program and then used it to enter the moves for XYZ. It will run the XY moves in rapid, but still ignores a Z programmed move.The spindle at some point starts to do what I think is a tool change positioning? It rotates very slowly about a 1/4 turn - pauses for about 3 seconds and rotates again. Does not seem to be affected by the position of the Z axis once it starts. If anuone has a wiring diagram for a Burgmaster VTC 150 I would love to purchase a copy.
Thanks again for your help guys.
Scott

Try to do an M19. Orient the spindle to see what happens. See if it stops without any alarm and at the same spot.
regards

AlexFanuc.

[Scott Pancheau]

Try to do an M19. Orient the spindle to see what happens. See if it stops without any alarm and at the same spot.
regards

AlexFanuc.

The M 19 did not work.There seems to still be somthing it does not like that is preventing the Z from accepting any move commands. I actuated the tool change functions with their relays and they all work as they should. The lock position micro apparently actuates the control to tell the orientation to begin and unlock position cancels.I realize that without any wiring documents and no real knowledge of Fanuc, I am not likely to get there. I said it always shows a program No. error, it is actually an alarm and I can't seem to get rid of it. Thanks for all your help Alex.
Scott