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EverStudio
EverStudio EverCNC's low-level application for configuring and testing the drive/motor. Connecting to the Drive You need a USB-RS485 adapter for most modern computers without a serial port. The device we have in the shop has these characteristics Ha...
CTB Drive Battery
The following part can easily be found on Amazon.com and is a direct replacement for the absolute encoder battery on the RPKM CTB drives. 3.7V 3600mAh ICR18650 Rechargeable Battery Pack with SM 2P Plug
Sigma SD Servo Spindle Drive Mini Manual
Sigma V - Spindle Drive Critical information: Server Location: M:\Production\Products\Spindles\Spindle Drives\Yaskawa Sigma-V Programming Get the correct software from the local server or Yaskawa's website SigmaWin+ Ver. 5.75 or above must be instal...
Calculate Number Of Motor Poles
To calculate the number of motor poles we need the motors max Hz and RPM. The formula is (120 * Max Hz) / Max RPM. The formula is: (120 * Max Hz) / Max RPM. For example:Motor Max Hz = 300Motor Max RPM = 17400 Example: (120 * 300) / 17400 = 2.068 when rou...
Enable or Disable Encoder Feedback
Open the RapidPath Motion Controller Configuration dialog and select the drive you want to modify. Then select the Drive Parameters tab at the bottom of the page. Find the parameter named Drive_Working_Settings and modify the HEX number on the Edited Value...
Ethercat GA500 or V1000 on an RPKM
If you run across one of these and don't know how to set it up, this worked for me. Make sure that Modbus control is disabled on V1000_0 in the MM plugin! Set the up the VFD as shown here, Use RPM instead of percentage. Note: Not sure this is correct. T...
Yaskawa Modbus VFD Using Inputs for General Use
In the VFD we need to set parameters H1-01 to H1-06 to 000F to make them not used in the drive so we can monitor them. Reboot the VFD after changing the H1 parameters Next in Mach we need to add a new Modbus function under the Yaskawa-V1000-MON-x connec...
Testing
Spindle Speed Variation SSV
M38 / M39 Spindle Speed Variation On/Off Spindle Speed Variation (SSV) allows the operator to specify a range within which the spindle speed continuously varies. This is helpful in suppressing tool chatter, which can lead to an undesirable part finish and/or ...
Self Install Quick Sheet
Motor Couplings R+W Couplings: https://www.rw-america.com/ Ruland Couplings: https://www.ruland.com/ Misc. Bolts and Screws McMaster Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/ Bolt Depot: http...
Mach4 Logging and Log File
To access the Mach Logging select diagnostics and then Logging... From this window we can Pin the window to stay on top or Start, Pause, Write log to disk or Clear the file written to the disk. You can also clear the log in the current dialog or save the c...
Arc Center Mode
Large Arcs when Loading GCode If you are getting large arc and circles displayed in the tool path when you load the file most likely your the Arc Center Mode is not correct. This means the GCode file you are loading is not specifying the mode its expecting M...
Changing from Single Phase to Three Phase Incoming Power (Hitachi VFD)
If you are getting an Over-Current Alarm on a Hitachi VFD verify that it is getting three phase power. Check Voltage between L1 and L2, L2 and L3, L1 and L3 at the drive. If you are only getting single phase it is likely VFD will need to be resized or yo...
Set-up Procedure for MachMotion 2000 Series Demo Control
Remove From Case and Connect Hardware 1) Place keyboard, mouse pad, and mouse in the control tray. 2) Ensure connection of WiFi and pendant antennas as shown in the photo below. 3) Connect a plug-in power cable. Connect to WiFi Network 1) Click on t...
Leadshine Setup
Make sure the transformer supplying power to these drives is isolated from ground. If it isn't and the usb cable is used to try to connect to it, then it will blow the drive along with melting the cable. Best way to program for safety reasons is over RapidPath...
MachPro Package Installation
MachPro 26 CNC Software Roadmap Prerequisites A Windows computer that will function as the MachLabs CNC control PC for your system Windows version 11 (only versions supported by Microsoft) 2.5Ghz processor, or faster 2GB of disk space 8GB of RA...
Drive Error List - Leadshine
Errors Not on Table Codes that have shown up but are not listed on the error table below or with information. E570 which is expected while the system is not enabled. It will clear once the safety relay is active and it receives that input. E152 will show ...
Documentation
Files Files pertaining to this safety relay can be found on the server under "M:\Production\Products\Safety Relays\Mosaic Documentation". Two jobs with this relay are DiPaolo 20498 and CR Plastic 20251. Noticed Behavior Due to changes made in the program fi...
Setup
Getting Started In order to connect to this safety relay in order to interact with it their software is going to be needed. It can be located at https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/safety/safety_controllers/master_module/mosaic-m1. It will a...
Dold Safety Relay
MachMotion uses Dold safety relays on many electrical enclosures to provide the right level of safety needed in an emergency condition. Delayed Safety Relay vendor part BH5928-92-61-24-30, MachMotion P/N 170323 A delayed safety relay is used to allow time...