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  1. #1
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    Bridgeport Explorer I Pneumatic Spindle Brake

    1997 Bridgeport Explorer I equipped with a DX-32 control.
    Alarm message: Spindle Motor Overload
    The Spindle Brake is locked in the "ON" position with the air turned "ON". When the air is turned "OFF" the Spindle Brake is released and the spindle turns freely. The Sheffer Brake Cylinder also moves freely with the air turned "OFF". Any suggestions to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated.

    Regards,

    Bob Adams
    989 798 6581

  2. #2
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    Reset the spindle motor overload.
    On the right side of the elec cabinet are 2 contactors for spindle forward/reverse and then the overload. May have a blue or red button.

    George
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  3. #3
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    Bridgeport Explorer I Pneumatic Spindle Brake

    George:

    Thanks for you response. I will try your suggestion and let you know if that was the solution.

    Many Thanks!

    Bob Adams

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    Bridgeport Explorer I Pneumatic Spindle Brake

    George:

    Many thanks for your suggestion. Pressing the blue reset button #96 solved the problem. This site is awesome, thanks to contributors like you.

    Thanks Again and Best Wishes!

    Bob Adams

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