It can be hard to match the machine type to the software sometimes.

Can Trident use EasyUpgrader to set the card as TRIAC VME?
I can`t remember if it`s on the list.

You need to check the analogue voltage going to the spindle drive. It should be 0 - 10 volts DC depending on the speed requested.

Therfore 2000 rpm should read 5 volts DC.

Try running the spindle at 100rpm & checking what the analogue is at. It should be around 0.5 volt DC.

What software are we talking about?

If you open up the flash file in word it should say the name of the file it needs inserting in. Each product will have a different flash code sat in it`s ".ini" file.

The Flash Codes needs to be in the ".ini" file.

Are you looking at the SCREENING?

Most RS232 leads are made using screened cable with the screen going to one of the pins. Pin 5 is therfore the screen.

The machine needs to be powered up with the correct RS232 lead connected to the computer in order for the software to instalise.

Check that the RS232 lead is connected to Com1 & not the printer port.

Not too sure. Have you tried doing a M19 in manual mode? What happens if the last speed requested in the program before the toolchange request was 150 rpm ? What if you add S150 to a new line before the M06 request ? Is the spindle still running when the toolchange is requested ? Try adding a M05(Sp...

Pins 1,2,3 & 5 are all Automatic Toolchanger (ATC) inputs.

Pin 1 = Arm in.
Pin 2 = Arm out.
Pin 3 = Arm up.
Pin 5 = Arm down.

The common for all the switches is pin 44 (Grnd).

Have you tried running EasyUpgrader to check you are running the latest Firmware?
Also update VRMilling to the latest version.
I think the latest version on the website is 5.26.

Have you tried the RS232 cable in both Com1 & Com2?

Alter the ".opt" file to use the Qwerty keyboard.

If you get the Blue control panel up then that means you are connected. Then you can try the keyboard.

Try

IBM.RS2 1
$2F8 3 MACHINE
QDENFORD.KBD 1
18.2 1
VGA.CRT 0
FANUCSMD.APP

What speed does the spindle turn at during orientation?
Is it just not overshooting?
Is it consistant?
Does the spindle turn at low rpm when requested?

I presume the software you sholud be using is "FANUCSMD"

Do you have a Desk Top Tutor or are you running from a qwerty keyboard? You may need to configure the "opt" file if you don`t have the desk top tutor.

We only use 2 core & 4 core screened cable so in order to make the cable one of the wires would be cut out. Have you tried sending the program out from the Orac? Sometimes the settings are wrong but you normally find if you output to the PC you may see some info even when the settings are wrong. The...

I think there is a grub screw at near the headstock holding the plastic cover on. If you remove it the ring will then slide off giving access to the nuts for the chuck.

It sounds like there may be a fault with the LCB3 board not outputting the Z steps. It may be worth getting in touch with the original manufacturer of the control unit. It will have been made by North East Electronics. http://www.nee-controls.com/index.html The alternative is to get hold of a scope ...

If as Mr Magoo points out it turns out to be a position deviation error you may be able to clear it on the Z Axis drive depending which drive is fitted. There is normally a drift pot on the servo drives. If you have the serial number & year of manufacture then we may be able to determine what drive ...

It may be that the spindle drives needs adjusting. If may be that if both Oracs are of similar ages they will have the same drives so you will be able to compare. I think most of the Oracs were fitted with a Brown Prestel unit. If you open the rear cover the spindle is on the right. It may be a prob...

It may be worth trying to run from a older version of Windows. From experience running through windows does not allways allow the com ports to function. The best way to test is to reboot a older pc running windows 98 into to dos mode & see what happens.

It may be the Axis Drive curcuit breaker that has tripped. Have a look inside the electrics in the end panel. Have the drives got any signs of power to them? I think there should be a 10/15 amp C/B that may have tripped. It will be marked up AD C/B or similar.

The pump for the vac bed is inside the base of the machine. On the newer Microrouters there is a inspection plate on the right hand side of the machine which can be removed. On the earlier machines the only way to get to the pump is to tip the whole machine back. If you remove all loose items You ca...