Hi I take it the serial number is at the back of the machine, I will pull the machine out and get it the weekend. However the machine has the NEE curcuit boards and is the Denford language programming. I was present when the machine was purchased in 1988 and remember James Bond (Denfords James Bond)...

Can someone tell me the cable connection for my triac machine. The machine has the round 7 pin din and the computer connection is RS232 25pin. I have tried the connection using just the 2 wires shown on the denford wiring site with no luck. I have the manual which shows more connection by cannot see...

YEs I have a copy what pages do you want photocopying.

Here's the problem my 1988 Triac whilst doing a program without warning the Z axis error comes up saying either overtravel or Z axis did not reach end point (accompanied by the annoying bleep) I try to reset the ABS but the bleep keeps giving me the elbow. If I turn off the machine completly and res...

Cheers Martin, I thought it would cost me more dosh, its a true fanuc control and the motor drive characteristics are different from the 240v version. So it looks like a digital phase converter, any prefered type.
Jim the fish

Hi I have purchased a triac which is 415v 3 phase. It comes with all the transformers etc, can I run it on 240v without the box of electrics or will I have to buy a 3 phase converter to run it off a 240 volt household supply.

I have an old 1988 triac, I have tried to connect the machine to a computer with no success. I made up a cable as described in the manual, unfortunatly the connections to the 7 pin din and the computer comms port don't appear to work. It may be coincedence but the y drive fused last time I tried. Ha...

Want to take of the Automatic Tool Changer and the Pnumatics off my Triac mill. How do I get past the start up datum procedure. At present the ATC needs to be part of the start up sequence. A signal goes to the Main board electronics that the ATC is ready before the slides start datuming. Jim the Fish

Yes its the screen drive card, picture attached its the part that looks as if it has a carrying handle. I have one with an intermitten fault, see to touch it and it works. If get it fixed will contact you.

jim the Fish

yes its the screen drive card. it looks like it has a carrying handle over it.

Jim the Fish

where can I purchase an SD2 triac milling maching motor drive card for my Y drive. Has anyone got one to sell?

jim the fish

Hi friends. I have looked at all your suggestions and it appears the Geckos and Mach 3 seems the best way to go. Where do I get them from and how much will it cost to do the complete conversion.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Jim

Anyone can give me any help on how to update or replace my axis drive system. I keep having faults on my Y drive which costs a fortune to repair.
Can I replace it with a suitable system (its Bipolar)
Jim the Fish

it has SD2/1
1321.060
WB-25711/004

Need a good repairer for my Y axis drive card, it not working, had it repaired 12 months ago but failed again. Fuses blow everytime I switch it on. Even with the plug to the motors disconnected. Has anyone a drive card for sale or can suggest a way of updating the drives. You are talking to an old e...