Microrouter Compact Spindle motor will not turn problem

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Microrouter Compact Spindle motor will not turn problem

Post by boots » Wed 31 Jan , 2007 19:04 pm

Spindle motor won't turn on.
The machine operates normally, X Y Z move, jog operate fine.
Changed brushes in Spindle motor and runs when plugged into 110v outlet when using the power cord as an adapter.
Guard interlock works, relays work, have 110v to spindle card input but nothing on the output to motor.
Any ideas on what to look for?
Am I missing something?

Thanks for any help.

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Post by Denford Admin » Wed 31 Jan , 2007 21:58 pm

Could be that the analogue command into the spindle drive is too low.
Be careful if checking this with a meter, as I think its at mains potential, not a 0-10V signal referenced from ground. The analogue output from the Baldor control is isolated, so provides a changing voltage on top of what its connected to.

Too low a command voltage would mean no rotation at all as the motor only kicks in at around 4000 RPM, ie above 15% of command voltage

You could also check the wiring out by bypassing the drive and connecting 100VAC direct to the motor cables in the cabinet.

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Post by Benny » Fri 02 Feb , 2007 21:10 pm

Checked connections, relay clicks on/off, guard cycles, and checked fuses. Diagnosis - bad bottom of Nextstep Control Card; replaced the control card with a new one and all is running just fine.

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Post by Denford Admin » Mon 05 Feb , 2007 15:29 pm

This could be an issue we have found with older bottom boards:

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The older bottom boards had spindle analog problems when the machine input voltage was lower or higher than in the UK.

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