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Thanks for the info. I found these macros that I’m going to attach below on another tread but they are only two speed. Let me know what you think and if you have any advice for adding the third speed. Thanks a lot for the help.

As far as min and max settings I’m using a vfd for the spindle so I can run each gear down to 0 and the max for each gear is 398,1240,3680RPM. My encoder is directly coupled to the chuck so I’m not sure if there is a need for gear ratios unless it’s used to select when to shift gears. My wizard came ...

I have a question regarding the spindle gear selection logic for my lathe with a hickory controller. I have read about using macros for this but there is also a section I’ve read about using the existing plc logic that is standard with my hickory for gear shifting along with changes in macros. Could ...

Looks like you were right one of the batteries was not properly connected! Thanks for the help!

Yes batteries are installed in the cables. This is a new installation so I honestly didn’t check the voltage on the batteries I can check voltage to make sure they are up to par.

Here is the google photos link with the same pictures as already pictured.

Im new to this forum and to the centroid world. So here is what im working with.
Chevalier FCL-2480 Lathe with Hickory controller, panel mount hmi, jog panel, wireless mpg, yaskawa 616G5 spindle drive, Leadshine EL7 drives and 1800w servo motors.

Im finished with the installation of the hardware ...