Possible NextMove ES failure?
Posted: Thu 14 Jul , 2016 12:38 pm
Hey all - been a long time lurker of the forums, all great info - wouldn't have signed up if I couldn't find my answer or feel that I could add to discussions etc...
We have a 1997 Triac PC with ATC in our workshop, recently stripped and rebuilt. Was running ok post re-build (but always struggled to make a connection with the PC) until the spindle blew a fuse (F1 - Now replaced, all others check out OK)and now it won't connect. Running V5 milling.
The system has been upgraded at some point with a NextMove ES motion controller (prior to our ownership).
Problem as follows.
1) Turn on, Baldor card (green) segment display flashes then a permanent '-' shows up.
2) Green surface mount LED on Baldor card flashes once per 2 seconds.
3) Red surface mound LED on Baldor card remains illuminated - reading the paperwork tells me this indicates the supply voltage is too low. I've checked power to the breakout board and the 3 fuses, all fine.
Potentially worth noting that about 10 seconds after switching on the power a relay clicks in (or out).
-Green LED on the card next to the motion controller is illuminated.
-All steppers power on and hold position.
-Baldor card recognizes when the E-stop is engaged and reads it out on the 7 segment display.
-I've tested all the relay coils, seem fine - all the same resistance. Normally closed pins have good contact. Anything in particular I should be looking for?
I read a post by Bradders that mentioned that the '-' on the segment display indicates no firmware, is it possible this flashed when the motor popped the fuse? (was full of carbon btw, obviously pulled a huge load).
Is there a definitive way to diagnose the motion card? At the moment none of our 3 computer systems will detect the powered card when connected, despite all signs indicating a 'live' card (LEDs, illuminated display etc...)
I've tried the Easy upgrader for the firmware, it just won't detect the card - either on USB or RS232.
So, my question is - has the spindle blowing the fuse wreaked unimaginable havoc on the motion controller, or - has something else gone pop? Is there another likely suspect when this happens? I'm at a loss now - everything was fine and dandy - the spindle has even popped a fuse before with no other lasting damage.
Any thoughts all?
We have a 1997 Triac PC with ATC in our workshop, recently stripped and rebuilt. Was running ok post re-build (but always struggled to make a connection with the PC) until the spindle blew a fuse (F1 - Now replaced, all others check out OK)and now it won't connect. Running V5 milling.
The system has been upgraded at some point with a NextMove ES motion controller (prior to our ownership).
Problem as follows.
1) Turn on, Baldor card (green) segment display flashes then a permanent '-' shows up.
2) Green surface mount LED on Baldor card flashes once per 2 seconds.
3) Red surface mound LED on Baldor card remains illuminated - reading the paperwork tells me this indicates the supply voltage is too low. I've checked power to the breakout board and the 3 fuses, all fine.
Potentially worth noting that about 10 seconds after switching on the power a relay clicks in (or out).
-Green LED on the card next to the motion controller is illuminated.
-All steppers power on and hold position.
-Baldor card recognizes when the E-stop is engaged and reads it out on the 7 segment display.
-I've tested all the relay coils, seem fine - all the same resistance. Normally closed pins have good contact. Anything in particular I should be looking for?
I read a post by Bradders that mentioned that the '-' on the segment display indicates no firmware, is it possible this flashed when the motor popped the fuse? (was full of carbon btw, obviously pulled a huge load).
Is there a definitive way to diagnose the motion card? At the moment none of our 3 computer systems will detect the powered card when connected, despite all signs indicating a 'live' card (LEDs, illuminated display etc...)
I've tried the Easy upgrader for the firmware, it just won't detect the card - either on USB or RS232.
So, my question is - has the spindle blowing the fuse wreaked unimaginable havoc on the motion controller, or - has something else gone pop? Is there another likely suspect when this happens? I'm at a loss now - everything was fine and dandy - the spindle has even popped a fuse before with no other lasting damage.
Any thoughts all?