Originally Posted by
Jim Dawson
I think the real problem here is the encoders are not reading or powered up. From what you said, I assume the screen DRO reads 0.0000 even when you rotate the lead screw by hand.
That being the case, the computer would not allow the drives to enable, ''encoder failure error'' But I don't know why you are not seeing an error message on the screen.
To check the 5 Volt: On PCB 833, check P1, pin 6 (GND, Black wire) and pin 5 (+5V, Red wire), you should have 5 volts there.
Where are you located? Anywhere near Portland?