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by Martin
Fri 20 Feb , 2009 17:31 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Fanuc OT-B lathe error 1008,1017 & 1032
Replies: 86
Views: 80471

70 & 71 should be 24 volts DC
by Martin
Fri 20 Feb , 2009 17:21 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Fanuc OT-B lathe error 1008,1017 & 1032
Replies: 86
Views: 80471

00001100 is showing as a E-Stop. "0"


bit 4 is the 5th from the right.

Does it change to a 1 when you press in & hold the "Axis Limit Switch Overide Button"???
by Martin
Fri 20 Feb , 2009 17:17 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Fanuc OT-B lathe error 1008,1017 & 1032
Replies: 86
Views: 80471

The Electrical Cabinet (main box) is on the back of the machine.
The floor standing box is called the "Transformer Box"
by Martin
Fri 20 Feb , 2009 17:01 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Fanuc OT-B lathe error 1008,1017 & 1032
Replies: 86
Views: 80471

What happened with the power on wire 31 in the transformer box?

Ther should be 110 Volts AC between wires 30 & 31.

Is this the transformer/power supply you have replaced?

Is the 24 Volts DC present in the main electrical box on wires 70(0v) & 71(24v)?
by Martin
Fri 20 Feb , 2009 16:53 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Fanuc OT-B lathe error 1008,1017 & 1032
Replies: 86
Views: 80471

Is the E-Stop line ok.

Is diagnostic 21 bit 4 showing as a 1? (E-Stop Monitor, 1 = active: 0 = fault).
by Martin
Tue 10 Feb , 2009 17:32 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Micromill 2000 RS-232 error
Replies: 7
Views: 8697

According to the record sheet the machine is fitted with a NextStep non USB card. It may be worth downloading the latest "Denford Machine Firmware EasyUpgrader " from the Denford website & try to connect to the card. Also make sure that the Green LED on the card is lit. If the problem persists you c...
by Martin
Tue 10 Feb , 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Denford Mirac communications problem
Replies: 7
Views: 8524

Hi there. It sounds more like a PC fault. it may be worh removing some of the cards in the PC & cleaning the contacts before re-inserting.There is no feedback from the X & Z axis motors so it`s unlikely for that to be causing the comms error. It`s exactly what it say`s. A communication problem betwe...
by Martin
Sun 08 Feb , 2009 19:46 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Fanuc OT-B lathe error 1008,1017 & 1032
Replies: 86
Views: 80471

Hi, There will be a "Axis Limit Switch Overide" button on the right hand side of the control panel housing. If you press & hold in the button it will overide the Axis Limit Switches & allow you to drive the axis clear using the control. I sugest you move slides to the centre & then release the button.
by Martin
Fri 06 Feb , 2009 16:37 pm
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: Laser struggling to cut through 2mm MDF
Replies: 3
Views: 6021

Don`t forget to check the beam window.(it`s in the back left hand corner) Check the optics in a good light.
by Martin
Mon 19 Jan , 2009 11:39 am
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: Do I need Photograv?
Replies: 6
Views: 8620

What`s the software version you are using to control the vls laser.
by Martin
Sat 20 Dec , 2008 11:14 am
Forum: Orac
Topic: Orac Threading
Replies: 5
Views: 6822

If you open the back door to the electrics the card the bottom card on the left hand side has 2 red led`s that stand just behind the terminal block towards the centre. If you power the machine up & manually turn the spindle they should turn on/off. If you rotate the spindle to where it picks up it`s...
by Martin
Sat 20 Dec , 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Orac
Topic: Orac Threading
Replies: 5
Views: 6822

Do both of the LED`s on the control card work correctly. When you say it drops out what does it do? How do you recover it?
by Martin
Thu 11 Dec , 2008 23:20 pm
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: VLS honeycomb bed crashes into air assist cone
Replies: 7
Views: 8913

The auto z only raises the bed or drops the bed to where it thinks the focus point should be. It is best to home the Z axis each time you power up the laser cutter. The VLS 2.3/3.5 model needs to be told to home manually. It may be worth installing the fume extraction alarms in which is a option to ...
by Martin
Sat 06 Dec , 2008 7:55 am
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: how can i reduce pauses between programme lines
Replies: 13
Views: 14551

I meant the feedrate overide pot. Try running at less that 100%. The X axis drive card is the on the left towards the Euro card & the Z is on the right. The slides & stepper motors interact quite strangely. If the slide is too loose or tight then the stepper motor can stall or miss moves. I find tha...
by Martin
Fri 05 Dec , 2008 21:13 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: how can i reduce pauses between programme lines
Replies: 13
Views: 14551

It looks as if the axis is stalling. If it`s mounted in the same orientation as youre photo then it must be the Y axis. You will need to check for backlash & movement with a DTI. The normal way to cure it stalling is to tighten up the Gib strip slightly to allow for wear. It may be easier to drop th...
by Martin
Tue 02 Dec , 2008 14:02 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: how can i reduce pauses between programme lines
Replies: 13
Views: 14551

1. What is the feedrate overide set to? Try running at 100% or less.

2. It may be that the slides are slack. Try adjusting the gib strips.

3. What version of Eprom is fitted to the euro card? Should be ver 2.1.
by Martin
Mon 01 Dec , 2008 23:30 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: how can i reduce pauses between programme lines
Replies: 13
Views: 14551

Update to the latest version 2 software. VRMillining Ver 2.31


You can download it from the Denford website.
by Martin
Mon 24 Nov , 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Another Harrison M280 trainer
Replies: 7
Views: 16412

The "Keyboard disconected" mesage is displayed because the computer thinks that the qwerty keyboard is not plugged in. You can try the keyboard in the socket on the breakout board on the rack. under normal useage the keyboard is not requiered but if you need to re set the computer bios then it is. S...
by Martin
Sat 22 Nov , 2008 22:17 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Another Harrison M280 trainer
Replies: 7
Views: 16412

The "L" on the seven segment LED display is correct. When the software is up & running it should read as a "8" with the E-stop button. This means the control is powered up & initalised. The monitor is a standard SVGA monitor so you can easily unplug the 15 way heigh density plug from the computer br...
by Martin
Sat 22 Nov , 2008 18:16 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: Another Harrison M280 trainer
Replies: 7
Views: 16412

I guess that you need to look at the Mains voltage coming in to the machine & work from there. Is it possible that the input voltage is low. Without looking at the electrical drawings it does sound strange that the transformer iw wired accross the 20 & 420 tappings. From memmory the control transfor...