[meadowtech]

We have a 1995 VF-6 and we get an intermitent z axis over current alarm only when we run at 100% rapid. Is there a way to slow down just the Z axis rapid, till we can get a repair guy here. We just put a new encoder on Z axis to try and fix this problem, along with new brushes, but still happens. I looked in the manual and there is a parameter listed but it does not show up on the screen at the machine. Is there a special sequence of buttons to get into axis specific parameters?

[txcncman]

Page down. If you know parameter number, try pressing that number and enter.

[meadowtech]

That worked I got to the parameter but it won't let fe change it says "FUNCTION LOCKED", I have the parameter lock off on the settings page. Is there some mode that has to be in, (EDIT, MDI,MEM)?

[meadowtech]

does the axis have to be disabled to make changes?

[haastec]

does the axis have to be disabled to make changes?

The E-Stop button needs to be pressed before making a parameter change along with disabling the parameter lock.

[meadowtech]

I tried that this morning E-stop in and parameter lock off, same message "FUNCTION LOCKED" is there a parameter to disable the whole axis?

[haastec]

I tried that this morning E-stop in and parameter lock off, same message "FUNCTION LOCKED" is there a parameter to disable the whole axis?

Are you sure that the parameter lock is turned off? E-Stop and parameter lock are all that you need to change parameters except for parameters which require a unlock code.

Specifically, what parameter are you looking to change?

Yes, there is a parameter to disable Z-Axis, but why are you looking to do that?

[haastec]

does the axis have to be disabled to make changes?

No

[Machineit]

Do you have a nitrogen counter balance and if so what is the pressure reading?

Mike

[meadowtech]

We get an overcurrent alarm only in Z-axis when it rapids, I was hoping to limit only Z axis rapid rate so we can run X and Y at 100%. I"m trying to change parameter 36 Z axis max speed currently set to 27936.

[meadowtech]

Yes it has nitrogen counter balancer reading is 760 PSI one one gauge, and 730 on the other do they need to be closer to each other than that. ?

[Machineit]

Yes it has nitrogen counter balancer reading is 760 PSI one one gauge, and 730 on the other do they need to be closer to each other than that. ?

My VF-2 is supposed to be 750, and a VF-3 or VF-4 should be1100 psi, so what is yours supposed to be?

Mike

[Machineit]

In addition to replacing the brushes, did you blow the dust out? That is very important too.

Mike

[meadowtech]

It is printed on the boxes 750 PSI

[meadowtech]

We did blow the dust out a few times.

[meadowtech]

How do you like Bobcad 23, I used Bobcad from version 16 thru 20 it seemed like ther were patches almost daily to make it work in 18,19, and 20. I finally gave up on it.

[Machineit]

How do you like Bobcad 23, I used Bobcad from version 16 thru 20 it seemed like ther were patches almost daily to make it work in 18,19, and 20. I finally gave up on it.

V-23 works great for me. I was not a big fan of earlier versions. I had a couple many years ago. Had V21 where I used to work a few years ago and I learned that then switched to V-23 for myself. Big improvement and a totally different interface.

V-23 does all I need for now, but I can program by hand to for 4th axis and such. V-25 seems really great, but I am waiting to upgrade until I can really afford it.

Mike