I have an old cnc lathe, EMI MEC 42 from 1985. The machine is equipped with a Fanuc 10T controller.
Now to the problem. Last time when I started the machine I found some problems. The machine starts as usual, but it seems like the connection between the controller and hardware has been lost. All menus and everything at the controller works as usual.
Here are some symptoms that I've recorded:
* No error codes are recorded.
* It seems like the jog function works when looking at the monitor (movements are showed), but nothing happens at the machine.
* The only message I can get from the machine is that I have to go to reference point, which is impossible when nothing moves. This message is always showed when the machine starts up.
* It seems like the controller accept when I try to start the spindle through MDI, but the spindle wont turn.
* It seems like the controller will process programs very fast, without making any real moves.
* Hard buttons for tool change and tail stock works as usual with correct movements.
* Everything worked when I used the machine last time.
I think it's very strange that the controller can process programs when nothing happens at the machine and no error codes are recorded. Everything seems to work when looking at the monitor. It feels that the controller has got into some kind of simulation mode or similar.
I will really appreciate all the help I can get to make my machine work again.