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That was easier than I thought. I found an old post from years ago where I had the encoder error on axis 4. It was dirt that caused that. Sure enough, I popped the cap on the encoder and all connectors and doused everything with contact cleaner. It's working!

I have to assume a couple things about ...

I am very impressed! As I read the explanation, I realized I have an entire battery of oscilloscopes that can easily accomplish the same thing. You are very helpful in steering me to the right direction and labelling the pinouts, so I know where to look...thank you!

I also agree with your thought ...

Well, I finally found the manual I needed with all the parameter settings...CNC Mill Manual. By setting Parameter 332 to 255 I managed to suppress the error and all works. That seems to lead the diagnoses to noise on the Z axis encoder. I realize this is only a work around and would love to hear any ...

I will apologize now. I installed this unit on an old Bridgeport. Although I did the entire install, I do not remember much. It has operated flawlessly, until today, when it started the day with an MPG1 encoder error, and a Z axis #3 Encoder Differential Error.

After 5 hours, I got the MPG error to ...

I'm not pushing just to find the limits...It's a real time saver to be able to begin programming the next job while one is running. The alternative is to keep transferring programs and tool files between computers. I'd also have to leave the machine running alone as I program inside the office. I ...

Well, I've been running the all-in-one for almost 2 years with an i7 intel 8 core processor. It does so well that I started to push the limits. I first realized that I could run and edit Inventor at the same time I was running a job...no problem. Then I found I could surf the web, run Inventor ...

Oh...forgot the biggy in one word..."thread milling", LOL. It is built into Fusion, and a hugely expensive upgrade for intercon. After thread milling I will never spin another tap unless I just can't get the work on my table.

I have to say I am floored. The jobs you guys are doing would be soooo ...

I am a visual person. To this day I cannot tell what intercon is going to do without making dry practice runs. The graph mode is 1980's comp sci at best. I also get bogged down because the parameter inputs are usually darked out, but the program wants them. I have to go to an unwanted mode to insert ...

I spent 2 weeks on intercon and realized it is too limited to spend any more time on. There are other CAM programs that flat leave it in the dust.

Your desire for controlled jogs can be worked out in the PLC program to do what you are asking. The PLC is a very cool way to customize your machine to ...

I am a bit confused...I think you are asking if you can use the same power feed to both the control box and the VFD. That will work fine. That gives the VFD power, but unless you plan to run the motor completely manually, you will also have to run control wires from the controller to the VFD, to ...