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That last manual you linked is a good one. I searched for something like that and found one for programming macros. It did not have the detail that the last linked manual has. It's the sort of information I was looking for. Lots of detail about the process.

Thanks

Centroid actually has a website with lots of information. The CNC12 PLC programming manual Marty linked to is on their documents and manuals webpage:

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... nuals.html

Upnorth wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:30 am That last manual you linked is a good one. I searched for something like that and found one for programming macros. It did not have the detail that the last linked manual has. It's the sort of information I was looking for. Lots of detail about the process.

Thanks

You can proceed how you like, but I have explained what I would do, and that's get the turret sorted out, find out the states of the switches, tag the wires, follow the particular ATC instructions I suggested, get it wired up, do some basic testing. With it wired to Acorn you can go into the Diagnostic screen force outputs on and off and watch the inputs change.

Frankly, unless you want to learn to program the PLC, for this one job (and do it right) its not worth $90-$180 it might cost to have Centroid knock it out for you. But that's me. Been there done that!

I'm going to follow your suggestion. I'm pretty sure I can get the turret homing and indexing tested with the counter based logic. Then centroid can take over. Although I would like to learn how to do this myself because it might help with troubleshooting in the future. Realistically it makes a lot more sense to just pay Centroid for the editing.

tblough wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:45 am Centroid actually has a website with lots of information. The CNC12 PLC programming manual Marty linked to is on their documents and manuals webpage:

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... nuals.html

I sort of got side tracked with the first manual I found. The second one has much more detail. Like Marty pointed out there are also some videos on youtube that explain the process. I think I'm going to just go with paying Centroid to do the edit.

Hi Upnorth , I converted a Hercus PC200 to acorn about two year ago. I uses the acorn counter based tool turret with home sensor instruction
to run my turret , There is no need to change the PLC as it will work as is, All that you need is to is add a single pole relay to turn the reveres
voltage off by using the lock pin to switch the relay. The only thing with wiring this way is if it miss indexes it times out and just sit there and CNC 12
comes up with a error . I will try and add the wiring diagram that I changed hope it clear enough to understand,
B1 is the home switch, B2 is the tool counter switch, B3 is the lock pin switch.
My 4.64 PLC Parameter setting are
#6= 1
#160= 1
#161= 8
#830= 2
#831-#846= 0
#849= 0
#850=0.6
#851= 0.15


Graeme

Excellent! Thanks for sharing the info and knowledge!

Thank you Graemep:

That is great to see how someone got it working. Extra thanks for posting all the information on how this will save me a lot of time. I had not considered using the lock switch to turn off the relay.

Marty Thank you for all the work and all content you provide. That's what this community is all about to share our knowledge.
Upnorth I hope the information helps and works for you.

Graeme

GraemeP wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:32 am Marty Thank you for all the work and all content you provide. That's what this community is all about to share our knowledge.
Upnorth I hope the information helps and works for you.

Graeme

You hit the nail on the head. Collectively we can provide suggestions and ideas that help other users.
Marty