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1000 Series Mach4 Aux Button Setup
On the 1000 Series control, there are six user auxiliary buttons that can be configured. To ...
Enable or Disable Mach4 PLC 1000 Series
To enable/disable the PLC in Mach4, follow the attached instructions. File Type Doc...
SheetCAM Training Information & Tutorials
Tips/Notes: Using the % character in the filename can cause SheetCAM to crash/freeze when impor...
Wiring your VFD not purchased from MachMotion
If you purchased a VFD from MachMotion, all labeling is done and you will not need this informati...
Updating Yaskawa Parameters
To update drive parameters on a Yaskawa drive, follow these instructions. From the display pa...
Mitsubishi Drive Programming
Press Mode until it displays: P 00 (or some P range between 00-19) Press up/down arrow keys un...
Teco Motor Oscillations
Description of the problem: My Teco motor is oscillating back and forth (humming / screech...
Setting VFD Acceleration
Description of the problem: I'm trying to set up acceleration on my Mitsubishi VFD. Solu...
Stepper Motor Reversing Direction
Description of the problem: My stepper motor is reversing direction randomly without changing ...
Running a Mitsubishi VFD Directly
Description of the problem: It may be necessary to run a VFD manually from it's control inte...
Interpreter 1000 Random Movement While Loading File
Description of the problem: Random movements while programs are loading. Solution: If y...
Interpreter 1000 Encoder Noise Issues
Description of the problem: Unacceptable noise levels in the encoder signals coming into the I...
HiCON Motor Drive Graph Blank
Description of the problem: The Motor/Drive Response graph is blank when motion is commanded. ...
Drive Fault Always On - Apollo III
Description of the problem: On Apollo series boards the X0 (Drive Fault) is always on whether th...
Apollo III Not Communicating
Description of the problem: The Apollo III motion controller is not communicating, but all the s...
Setting Debounce Level
Description of the problem: Debounce is the number of pulses that a switch must be stable for it...
Mitsubishi VFD All Clear Factory Reset
Description of the problem: If you are trying to get your spindle to run and have changed a bunc...
2000 Series Waterjet Setup Manual
Standard Setup Jet Setup Configure the number of jets you need and your default delays. You...
Tool Offset Table Customization
Tool X and Y Offsets Select View->Tool Tables... You will see the tool table. Select Edit->T...
How To Test For Backlash
Testing for backlash on a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router is an important maintenance ste...