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SmartStep LED Display

Post by boots » Tue 19 Feb , 2008 21:25 pm

Upgrading a '98 Microrouter with a SmartStep/3 control card from DOS to VR Milling v2.31.
After installing the new EPROM a "7" comes up on the LED Display.
Any idea what this means?

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Post by bradders » Wed 20 Feb , 2008 7:29 am

Sorry I have got nothing on my list to say what a 7 indicates, i'll investigate and see if i can find a answer

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Post by Denford Admin » Wed 20 Feb , 2008 10:25 am

This is the chart for the older Baldor smartstep control boards...
there is no sign of a 7 :?
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Post by Steve » Wed 20 Feb , 2008 12:32 pm

Does the machine function?

Does the number change when you hit E-Stop?

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Post by boots » Wed 20 Feb , 2008 15:18 pm

It's an "L".
The card is installed vertically in the control box, had to get the right orientation.
Checking the home switches and wiring.

Thanks for the help.

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Post by bradders » Wed 20 Feb , 2008 16:24 pm

Boots,

In my notes "L" can mean "Denford Software Not Communicating" with the machine

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Post by boots » Wed 20 Feb , 2008 16:36 pm

Will check the switche first.

Is ther a solution for the "Software Not Communicating"?
How would you check/correct for this?

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