Hey.
I am starting to learn about CNC machining at work and the machine that I will more than likely be trained to operate is a Bullard VTL (42" maybe?) with an AllenBradley Series 9 control. Not exactly the newest setup but then again I run an old King 52" VTL and I'm surrounded by Bullard Dynatrols. Anyway, On the CNC from time to time I/O Ring Timeout errors come up. In the control enclosure I saw that a lot of fault lights came on simultaneously. I'm assuming that the error relates to the fiber optics and with that in mind I'm also assuming that either the light source is faulty or perhaps the motherboard is near failure. Another possibility is that there is a very tight 3/4" liquitite elbow going to the pendant and that can't be good for the fiber. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also if there's anywhere I can get info or maybe a manual for the AB controls by all means let me know. TIA. ~J5P332