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Data Collector

Software Mach4

Overview The data collector plugin allows you to track the state of a signal between multiple runs of Mach4. For example, you can fault out after 1000 hours of the spindle running.  To reset from a fault, press the user button on the screen. That will make i...

Data Collector
configuration
mach4

Setting Debounce Level

Software

Description of the problem: Debounce is the number of pulses that a switch must be stable for it's signal to be considered valid. For example, electrical noise can cause issues with limit switches being triggered. Debounce can be elevated to ignore the noise....

bsid
4
debounce
configuration
apollo III
apollo I
hicon

Machine Slams on Stop Command-Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

If you do a stop and it stops instantly and is hard on the machine, you can turn it into a controlled stop so it slows down to a stop. This can have negative side effects in certain situations where you need it to stop sooner, but the emergency stop button sho...

bsid
342
mach4
mach 4
slams on stop
decel values
configuration
machine adjustment
stop command

How to Turn Off Home In Place - Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Home in place is a feature that allows axes to home in their current position. This is usually used for testing purposes or if you will not be using limit/homing switches. (NOTE* MachMotion strongly recommends only running with homing/limit switches). This op...

bsid
377
mach 4
mach4
home
home in place
in place homing
homing
configuration
doesn't home
no movement when homing

Setup Gears in Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Setup gears If you do not know the gear ratio on the spindle, setup the spindle as follows: Set a very high max RPM for the range (such as 50,000) Turn on spindle at the max spindle speed defined above Read RPM using spindle encoder or tachometer Need...

bsid
99
spindle
spindle setup
setup gears
parameters
spindle configuration
configuration

Jogging Increments & Pendant Info for Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Adjusting Pendant Acceleration You can adjust the pendant acceleration by going to the Settings Tab and selecting Machine Calibration (2000 series: select the Service Tab at the bottom of the main screen, and click the Interface Config button near the top of ...

bsid
95
MPG
pendant
wireless pendant
jog increments
pendant setup
interface
configuration
2000 series
2000
parameters
reverse pendant
Mach 4
mach4
mach 4