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  1. #1
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    Help with spindle control Mach 3

    Hoping someone can help with a spindle issue. I have my spindle finally set so it will work in Mach 3, we’ll kind of. It will turn on and off if I uncheck use spindle motor output unchecked and check PWM control. It will work if I have a minimum PWM of 15% but adjusting the speed up or down doesn’t do anything. Additionally on the RPM, S-ov and spindle speeds all show zeros when running. Any help on what I need to look at or adjust is appreciated. Also I have a huanyang 110V 1500W Air Cooled Spindle Motor 1.5KW Square CNC Machine Tool Spindle + 110V 1.5KW Inverter VFD.
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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    What's sending the analog 1-10vDC signal to the VFD that controls the spindle speed? Do you have a PWM to analog converter, or something on your breakout board that sends out a DC signal? There's some discussion of this on the Machsupport forum: https://www.machsupport.com/forum/in...?topic=33375.0
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    [QUOTE=awerby;2438190]What's sending the analog 1-10vDC signal to the VFD that controls the spindle speed? Do you have a PWM to analog converter, or something on your breakout board that sends out a DC signal? There's some discussion of this on the Machsupport forum: https://www.machsupport.com/forum/in...?topic=33375.0[/
    I’m not sure but attached wiring diagram provided by company I purchased the controller kit from. Hope this helps clarify.

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    [QUOTE=awerby;2438190]What's sending the analog 1-10vDC signal to the VFD that controls the spindle speed? Do you have a PWM to analog converter, or something on your breakout board that sends out a DC signal? There's some discussion of this on the Machsupport forum: https://www.machsupport.com/forum/in...?topic=33375.0[/
    I’m not sure but attached wiring diagram provided by company I purchased the controller kit from. Hope this helps clarify.

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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    My spindle settings are different from yours. I think my spindle is working correctly, it seems to do everything but display RPM, but that is my cheap motion cards fault.

    - Your spindle page top left corner - spindle relay - mine is checked.
    - then below that, my disable flood/mist relays is checked.
    -- and in the top middle - Motor control use spindle outlet is checked.

    Also I just found Mach 3 check config in the top of screen Operator pull down menu. That may help you pinpoint errors.

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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    To be able to start and stop spindle, spindle relay check box should be unchecked and correct output selected.
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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    Quote Originally Posted by Rgam2004 View Post
    Hoping someone can help with a spindle issue. I have my spindle finally set so it will work in Mach 3, we’ll kind of. It will turn on and off if I uncheck use spindle motor output unchecked and check PWM control. It will work if I have a minimum PWM of 15% but adjusting the speed up or down doesn’t do anything. Additionally on the RPM, S-ov and spindle speeds all show zeros when running. Any help on what I need to look at or adjust is appreciated. Also I have a huanyang 110V 1500W Air Cooled Spindle Motor 1.5KW Square CNC Machine Tool Spindle + 110V 1.5KW Inverter VFD.
    What VFD Drive are you using and which Breakout Board The PWM=100 %=0

    Need more information
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    Re: Help with spindle control Mach 3

    Wait sorry -- I was wrong

    "" - Your spindle page top left corner - spindle relay - mine is checked. "" was incorrect .. My spindle relay box is NOT check marked

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