....try the Fault/Status button then Reset Button to clear. Low lube should not affect Axis drives only the Cycle Start
....try the Fault/Status button then Reset Button to clear. Low lube should not affect Axis drives only the Cycle Start
Attachment 445000
this section of the schematic makes it seem like low way lube level would throw the same fault as hitting a x,y, or z limit switch. I think that'll be my first check this evening. the guy i bought it off of said way oil - vactra #2. Is there some easy to procure alternative to that? I don't have anywhere local to buy oil besides automotive and farm supply stores. if i top off the reservoir with hydraulic oil until i have a chance to find a distributor of way oil, would that be a big deal?
oops - deleting double post
....Use a straight weight (20) non detergent oil...maybe Compressor oil is easy to get for you. For Vactra2 at a good price I bought this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mobil-Vactr...72.m2749.l2649
So I just picked up a nuance in your instructions for referencing. For some reason I had it in my head that i should go to jog - (R) reference - cycle start. I also was trying cycle start to change jog speeds. hitting cycle start was the issue. if i just select jog speed and then start using the jog buttons - it moves. so selecting R i can then use the jog -x, wait for that to complete, jog -y, wait for that, jog Z +, wait for that. then the reference error clears and everything looks good.
so THANK YOU very much for your help. The issue came down to my reading comprehension. In my defense, the mill I used to use from time to time at my work required cycle start to be pressed as the Enter key for pretty much everything (I think...)
Now i'm ready to start working on the VFD integration for the spindle. I'm sure i'll be back with questions.
...great It's Alive...It's Alive.
If,you want view Lag Display and override Rapid of the Axis...use Mode Select>Setup(5)>then type TM4 ..hit Enter. You can also change Date/Time, Home position..etc in Setup.
Jim Dawson and Al the Man will help you with the VFD ..I'm sure when you're ready.
Enjoy,
DJ
it should be safe to hook the VFD direct for now to make sure the spindle responds to the VFD keypad right? Once that is verified, i will start pulling the signal wires from the relays and get them added to the VFD.
Attachment 445040
what is this stuff on the top of the motor?
Besides the spider web, the rest of it looks like a brake. Never seen one like that before.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
It does look like it is in kinda rough shape.
Does the machine have another spindle brake? Normally a lever towards the front of the head, on the left side. If not then you might want to keep the brake, maybe convert it to air actuated rather than a solenoid. With no brake, tool changing can be a bit tricky, but I do it with mine by putting it in low gear.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
It is a very simple VFD Drive here is what to use to get you going
Make sure the spindle is free seeing it may have a Brake that will need to be energized to release the spindle
Main Power supply input connections R and T Plus Ground for this VFD Drive
Pn02=100 ( this can go to 120 if the mechanic's in the head are up to the extra speed )
Pn10=100
Pn11=30 ( This may be able to go lower and will depend on motor Temperature and Motor cooling )
Pn12=100
This is all you need to set to be up and running
Mactec54
thank you, i'll try these settings later.
last night i set pn02 to 60, pn10 to 60, pn11 to 40, and pn12 to 60. i briefly hit run and watched the frequency ramp from 0 to 60 but the motor never started moving so i shut it back off.
does pn08 (acceleration time) not need adjusted?
the motor is able to spin by hand. using the hand brake locks it up.
No..its fine for testing. double check motor side wiring UVW.
...just had an idea. What happens if, you try a M3 or M5 command from the CNC. Relays clicking somewhere..brake etc?
1st make a program with Mode Select>Catalog> then make a file called MDI by typing MDI hit enter (or anything you like 8 bit) exit Catalog.
Mode Select>Edit(3)>type N1 hit enter then hit Event Type> EIA then type M3 hit enter..then Cycle start to execute...(if I remember correctly)
Is the VFD Drive U V W connected direct to the Spindle Motor check the motor wiring connections that you have it setup for 230 / 240V
The Default was fine to start with for the Acceleration and Deceleration, if it trips out with Acceleration then it would need to be increased but with such a low RPM you are using you most likely will be able to decrease it once you get it running
Mactec54