[lumenire]

Hi Jim,

May have narrowed the issue down to the ethernet connection at the Servo Box. I can create a limit switch trip by wiggling the cables at the box with the Servo powered off. So I am thinking there is a weak connection where the ethernet port is mounted to the board that holds the Gecko. Can't really see in there so I guess I will have to remove them to inspect closely. Anything I should know before doing that?

Bob

[Jim Dawson]

Good detective work!

Maybe the socket connection is a bit loose. I have actually gone in with a small hooked probe (bent paper clip?) and bent the the contacts a bit to get a better contact. Over time with vibration the connection can get a bit weak. Also it can oxidize, so reaching in with an emery board and cleaning the contacts can help also.

[lumenire]

Jim,

Well I cleaned all the contacts with 2000 grit polishing paper and electronic contact cleaner, reseated all the connections in the Servo.... so far so good. It has been up for 4 hours with no faults. In retrospect, this sort of makes sense thinking about the behavior of the mill, especially when it would trip with the Servo powered off. I will let it idle all day tomorrow just to make sure it is resolved.

Thanks!

[YOUNGER12]

wired switch are actually closed to each other thats why most people dontt notice

[Jim Dawson]

Jim,

Well I cleaned all the contacts with 2000 grit polishing paper and electronic contact cleaner, reseated all the connections in the Servo.... so far so good. It has been up for 4 hours with no faults. In retrospect, this sort of makes sense thinking about the behavior of the mill, especially when it would trip with the Servo powered off. I will let it idle all day tomorrow just to make sure it is resolved.

Thanks!

My Pleasure :cheers: