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Setting Spindle RPM (Mach4)
Problem: Not going the correct RPM? Is the spindle encoder configured correctly? Option 1 ...
Mach Controlled Fixed Memory Auto Tool Changers
Overview The Carousel and Winrack tool changers work off of MachMotion Parameters and an Excel f...
Gang Spindle Setup
Overview The gang spindle parameters allow multiple spindles to be locked together in their run ...
Single Block Behavior
Purpose This document outlines the expected behavior of the control while Single Block is on. G...
Winerack Style Tool Changer
Overview The MachMotion plugin has support a wine rack tool changing system. It works by taking ...
Automatic Backups
Profile Backup A profile backup is a small backup of just the files and directories that change ...
Drive Error List - Teco
*Alarms in table below noted with asterisk (*) have additional important info below the table ...
Drive Wizard Update for the -134 Unlock on GA500 VFD
If you have a Yaskawa GA500 VFD with the high frequency unlock firmware it will have a "-134" ...
TECO Power and Encoder Cables
400W TECOs Because 400W cables and the original 400W motors without a gearbox are no longer avai...
MasterCAM 3x Post (2021, 2022)
Loading a MasterCAM Post processor Please download the post from our tech-exchange as a (.mcam-c...
Homing
Homing Specifications Introduction The following document describes the expected behavior for d...
Match HiCon Serial Number With Mach4
Open "VSI Device Manager" in MachMotion Programs and Drivers. Click "Scan Network." (red box be...
Mitsubishi Drive and Motor Wiring Diagram for Apollo I
File Type Document Name View / Download / Print Mitsubishi Drive and Motor Wiring Dia...
Three Phase Yaskawa Drive and Motor Wiring Diagram Apollo III
File Type Document Name View / Download / Print Yaskawa Drive and Motor Wiring Dia...
Apollo III Network Connections
Apollo III Network Connection The Apollo III can be connected directly to the control or via ...
Wiring Prox Switch Input
PNP 3-wire example: (see attachment for photo) Brown to C0+ Blue to C0- Black to the input...
HiCON Board Not Found
The hicon board is the "daughter" board of the Apollo III motion controller. The ethernet cable f...
Apollo Board Power Issues
24V Dropping Out (power light flashing/dim) Typically related to a "short" in limit switch....so...
1000 Series Plasma (Mach4) Setup Manual
1 Introduction After mounting the electrical enclosure and the MachMotion CNC control, foll...
2000 Series Shut-Down Procedure
Follow this procedure to shut-down the control and the machine in the proper sequence to keep the...