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we think the PLC is bad! Used Alt I and turned off that part of the PLC and it works now. also check the wiring going to PLC to make sure it is good it is. now checking on price and avalibelty of PLC.
Thank yo for your help.

this is what I want to try will it hurt??? Well, usually that means your spindle drive is reporting a fault. More specifically, it would mean that INP25 on your PLC is open. If you have an inverter (aka VFD) for your spindle drive, you should connect the normally-closed contacts of its fault relay b...

I was reading about using a jumper to bypass the fault with a jumper to ground but can not find it can you help? will this help digegnose the issue?

the X Y Z limit trip is the machine homing at start up. whin I turn on the mill it say x-y-z- limit cleared. then as I home the machine it hits and clears each switch. Isthe machine do this right ???

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Thank you,
The XYZ Limit trip is the machine homing out. yes the machine dose have limit switches.
I will look into the other and let you know.

I am experiencing a 9030 Spindle Fault It has been intermittent but much more comen lately. An estop and release usually makes it go away but it has been more presentient. I looked at the VDF and it has no difrant massage when the fault accurse. This on a cnc bad mill with a 5Hp motor. I have looked...

Thank You,

I Will check that.

Control # 8121 cnc engine lathe T-15

I was wondering how to edit the default date on the lathe.
I do not know how to do this I could use some help.

Also I pressed the edit button on the lathe and could not exit it, only turning off the machine did it.

Thank you in advance!

Dana,

BOOMB!!!
Thank you for the help. it came out great!!
Travis

Hello All, I was hoping for some help doing a face groove. I an not sure how to compensate for the tool thickness? How do I set up the tool for the diameter? Do set the tool on the outside diameter that the tool will cut or the inside? and comp for the tool off of that or do I use the Id ??? Thank y...