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SigmaNEST Oxy or Plasma Process Selection
SigmaNEST is set to use tool 1 (plasma) as default process. You can change to OXY per part or set as default in the post. 1. Change process for the part: Double click on the part: Double click on the design image: Click the "Quality" dropdown menu option, ...
Repeatability Tests - Teco Drives
First, test for backlash. Section 2.4: https://machmotion.com/documentation/Motion%20Controllers/Apollo%20III/Apollo-III-Manual-1000-Series.pdf Move axis to a place where you can test to be sure if it returns exactly to that point or not (have a clear way...
HiCON Board Not Found
The hicon board is the "daughter" board of the Apollo III motion controller. The ethernet cable from the control PC to the HiCON board is the local area network (LAN) connection for it and communications between the 2 were lost. 1. bad cable, or connection at...
Parts not Round (TECO Drives)
When the X and Y on a machine are not round yet the units are correct and the axes are square, make sure to match the gains in the Teco drives.The servo drive parameters may be mismatched: You may only need to change one of these, but this is the order of pri...
Grinder Reg Wheel Calculator
Reg Wheel Calculator (regwheel): See attachments on this page for how to calibrate the commanded speed of the Yaskawa drive to match the actual speed of the Reg wheel. On any system that is not a 1 to 1 gear ratio, this calculator must be used. Keywords...
Wiggle Lead In (SheetCAM)
Here are a few screen shots of menus from sheetcam and an explanation of how to set up a wiggle/oscillation: The number of wiggles is calculated from the pierce time, feed rate and wiggle length. You also need some type of lead in defined in the operatio...
Parallel Port Connection
To properly attach the dual-parallel port, align the red stripe on the ribbon cable to the white triangle on the back end of the board. See attached document for photos. Keywords: 11256
Wiring your VFD not purchased from MachMotion
If you purchased a VFD from MachMotion, all labeling is done and you will not need this information. However, if you have your own VFD, you may use the following information to match to your VFD inputs (consult your manual or VFD manufacturer/supplier for pro...
Updating Yaskawa Parameters
To update drive parameters on a Yaskawa drive, follow these instructions. From the display panel: Press the Mode/Set key until you see the parameter set needing changed (example: Pn0001). Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move through the list and select t...
Mitsubishi Drive Programming
Press Mode until it displays: P 00 (or some P range between 00-19) Press up/down arrow keys until desired parameter is displayed Press Set to view the setting for that parameter To Change the Parameter Press Set again (display should now be blinking)...
Teco Motor Oscillations
Description of the problem: My Teco motor is oscillating back and forth (humming / screeching). Solution: Try changing the notch filter parameter inside the Teco drives to reduce harmonics. 1. Press the [Mode] button until you see CN001 ...
Setting VFD Acceleration
Description of the problem: I'm trying to set up acceleration on my Mitsubishi VFD. Solution: Acceleration on a Mitsubishi VFD is controlled by three parameters: Pr. 7 - Acceleration Time Pr. 13 - Starting Frequency Pr. 20 - Acceleration/Dec...
Stepper Motor Reversing Direction
Description of the problem: My stepper motor is reversing direction randomly without changing commanded direction or settings. Solution: The amp output is most likely set too high. Lower the amp output until the motor is stable. Keywords: 7685
Running a Mitsubishi VFD Directly
Description of the problem: It may be necessary to run a VFD manually from it's control interface. Solution: Follow these steps: 1. Press the PU/EXT button to put the VFD in PU mode 2. Spin the knob to the desired frequenc...
Interpreter 1000 Random Movement While Loading File
Description of the problem: Random movements while programs are loading. Solution: If you are loading a G-Code program on an analog control (using the Interpreter 1000) and if it takes forever to access the file, you may see random movement on your a...
Interpreter 1000 Encoder Noise Issues
Description of the problem: Unacceptable noise levels in the encoder signals coming into the Interpreter 1000. Solution: Connect the shield wires for the encoders to the 5V common (GND) Shield as much of the wires as possible (only skin the wir...
Apollo Board Power Issues
24V Dropping Out (power light flashing/dim) Typically related to a "short" in limit switch....some input is getting grounded out. Remove inputs from Apollo board until issue goes away to figure out which one it is. If all inputs out and still issue, remove 2...
Drive Fault Always On - Apollo III
Description of the problem: On Apollo series boards the X0 (Drive Fault) is always on whether the drives have errors or not. Upon further inspection the only way to get the X0 LED to turn off is by removing all the control cables from the Apollo board. So...
MachMotion Standard Operating Conditions
STANDARD OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT This document specifies conditions within which MachMotion electrical and control equipment products can operate. Other conditions may be accommodated with additional engineering. ENVIRONMENT...
Apollo III Not Communicating
Description of the problem: The Apollo III motion controller is not communicating, but all the settings look correct and the firmware and plugin match. Solution: The issue may be a corrupted FPGA. To check and fix that follow these steps: Open the VS...