It may be worth checking that VRMilling version 2 is only installed once.

Try searching for the Windmill.ini file to check.

If you want I can check your licence at Denfords if you sned it accross.

Mironmonger@denford.co.uk

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The earlier Micorouters were fitted with Sprint 1200 spindle drives which we then changed around 2002 to a KB Electronics KBLC 240DS Drive.


Both units are DC drives.

The Porter Cable we fitted would work with either an AC or DC supply.

I don't believe we use the battery on the SmartStep/DenStep control card.

The pots on the front are override pots.

The range on the spindle pot is between 50% & 120%. Therefore if you request a speed of 2000rpm & the override is at 50% the actual speed will be 1000rpm. It does not go below 50% so you can't stop it if you are running in in auto.

It may be best to monitor the inputs on the Fanuc 21I.
X7.0 = Position Bit 1
X7.1 = Position Bit 2
X7.2 = Position Bit 3
X7.3 = Position Bit 4
X7.4 = turret Clamp Signal
X7.5 = Strobe
X7.7 = Thermal Switch.

Hi Pete

It does sound like a build up inside the nut.

It's a while since I have had to strip one down but you are on the right track.

Martin

The clock speed should not effect anything.

Depending on what software you have depends on the Eprom. its will be best to use the original Eprom.

IIf you open the Help Tab in VRMilling then open up the Tutorial called "Cut part single tool" it should guide you through how to set the machine up if everything is correct.

Both bottom cards are the same so use the same connections.

The only issue may be the speed & feed override pots. There is a change from 5 volts to 12 volts. If it's fitted with the pots & it is connected to the wrong voltage the effective sweep of the pot is reduced.

Everything else should stay the same.

Have a look in Device Manager & check out the Com Port settings.

They seem to work better if you set the Com Port to be below 6 if possible.

Not sure on this now.

Are you using the same lead to connect to both machines?

If you send a program to the mill does the Fanuc show any errors?

Have a look at the Tutorials.

In VRMilling go to Help then Tutorials. Cut part single tool should guide you through.

It's down as a R.Leader Collet

It may be worth comparing the parameters against the Cyclone.

This link should help identify the relevant parameters.

https://www.i-logic.com/serial/fanparam.htm

Have you got the serial number.