Purchased used cnc router with acorn78047384BB 1C-0130191582 digitizer bundle

[martyscncgarage]

I did not add a vfd. The spindle was not starting and I may have poked a wrong button on vfd because the spindle stated but could not be controlled by computer . That was over a week ago.

Now all I get is no heartbeat with new BBG. The old BBG would have heartbeat until I started software. Then the heartbeat would be gone and the computer would not start the cnc12. Message “Initializing MPU”

Maybe I should try to debrick both BBG again?

Thanks

You need to take a step back.... Unplug all cables from Acorn EXCEPT for the power connector and the ethernet cable. Power up Acorn and let us know if you have a heartbeat. THEN start the computer with CNC12 and let us know what you get.

You did not answer my question earlier, did you check voltage at the Acorn Power connector +24VDC and COM? If so, what is the value?

Did you have a report file from when the machine DID run? If so, please post it.

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Happy to help more if you provide the information requested.

Marty

[Artwood]

Debricked both BBG boards

Old one seems to work. Heartbeat and the software loaded and I moved spindle.

2 errors on cnc screen
DRIVE FAULT
452 Ethernet Communication Error cncpc to controller
See Tech Bulletin 270
Now not moving any more. Don’t have any control of Birtual Control Panel. I can move in the blue screen and actions are working.

Heartbeat is not blinking—- blue light constant.

Any suggestions?
Thanks!

[Artwood]

i was able to make report -- attached
Sorry im learning as I go...

[Artwood]

I don’t have equipment to check per your request. Will ask friend to help in the upcoming days

Thank you Marty!
Much appreciated

[martyscncgarage]

First you are running a VERY old version of software, version 4.12 while you SHOULD upgrade to 4.5, I looked at your error logs and you clearly have a communication error between the PC and Acorn. (See below) You shouldn't try and upgrade the software until this is resolved. Can you please unplug the ethernet cable, is there a metal jacket around the RJ45 connector? Is the cable blue? What is the history on the PC? I would almost try another PC meeting the system specs.

Do not upgrade the software until this communication error is resolved. Failed software upgrade can brick the Acorn.

(1) 10-03-2020 14:09:42 452 Ethernet Communication Error, CNCPC to controller. See Tech Bulletin 270
(1) 10-03-2020 14:14:10 452 Ethernet Communication Error, CNCPC to controller. See Tech Bulletin 270
(1) 10-03-2020 14:15:16 204 Exiting CNC...Normal Exit (66)
(1) 10-03-2020 16:05:17 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-03-2020 16:05:17 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-03-2020 16:41:36 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-03-2020 16:41:36 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-03-2020 16:43:24 102 Error initializing CPU...cannot continue.
(1) 10-03-2020 16:43:26 201 Exiting CNC due to a known error (63)
(1) 10-04-2020 13:16:43 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-04-2020 13:16:43 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-13-2020 19:24:09 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-13-2020 19:24:10 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 16:29:32 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 16:29:32 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 17:17:35 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 17:17:36 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 17:19:44 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 17:19:44 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 17:21:09 102 Error initializing CPU...cannot continue.
(1) 10-14-2020 17:21:11 201 Exiting CNC due to a known error (63)
(1) 10-14-2020 17:25:08 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 17:25:08 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 17:26:27 102 Error initializing CPU...cannot continue.
(1) 10-14-2020 17:26:29 201 Exiting CNC due to a known error (63)
(1) 10-14-2020 17:31:48 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 17:31:48 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 17:32:53 102 Error initializing CPU...cannot continue.
(1) 10-14-2020 17:32:55 201 Exiting CNC due to a known error (63)
(1) 10-14-2020 17:36:54 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 17:36:54 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 17:54:16 102 Error initializing CPU...cannot continue.
(1) 10-14-2020 17:54:18 201 Exiting CNC due to a known error (63)
(1) 10-14-2020 19:59:35 199 CNC Started
(1) 10-14-2020 19:59:35 Acorn-F (Free) Mill v4.12
(1) 10-14-2020 19:59:43 407 X- limit (#70811) tripped
(1) 10-14-2020 19:59:43 407 Y- limit (#70812) tripped
(1) 10-14-2020 19:59:44 407 Z+ limit (#70813) tripped
(1) 10-14-2020 20:00:10 Created Weekly Report
(4) 10-14-2020 20:00:10 4032 Reset Cleared
(4) 10-14-2020 20:01:00 9031 DRIVE FAULT!
(4) 10-14-2020 20:03:07 9033 Reset Initiated, Press Reset to Clear
(4) 10-14-2020 20:03:10 4032 Reset Cleared
(4) 10-14-2020 20:03:15 9031 DRIVE FAULT!
(4) 10-14-2020 20:03:32 9033 Reset Initiated, Press Reset to Clear
(4) 10-14-2020 20:03:34 4032 Reset Cleared
(4) 10-14-2020 20:03:39 9031 DRIVE FAULT!
(1) 10-14-2020 20:04:30 452 Ethernet Communication Error, CNCPC to controller. See Tech Bulletin 270
(1) 10-14-2020 20:13:57 Creating report...
(1) 10-14-2020 20:13:59 Saved report to C:\Users\jduff\report_78047384BB1C-0130191582_2020-10-14_20-13-57.zip
(1) 10-14-2020 20:16:22 Creating report...

[Artwood]

The computer may have been changed out after I saw the cnc run...
The cable is blue. I also tried a new one that is also blue. I will see what I can do about a new computer. Any other ways to shield cables?

Thanks!!

[martyscncgarage]

The computer may have been changed out after I saw the cnc run...
The cable is blue. I also tried a new one that is also blue. I will see what I can do about a new computer. Any other ways to shield cables?

Thanks!!

Please check the connector, there should be a metal jacket around it when you unplug it from the computer.

I think I would go back to the guy that sold me the machine for some help. I don't know what your deal was with him....
Me personally, I would probably get another computer and a new SHIELDED ethernet cable and test with Acorn.
Minimum PC requirements for CNC12: https://www.centroidcnc.com/cnc_pc_perf ... ments.html

Marty

[cnckeith]

please stop using v4.12. please use the latest release v4.5. support for v4.12 has ended.

[Artwood]

My used system is at version 4,12 --------
i am working toward updating to 4.5 and buying new computer

I got screen shots of WIZARD screens and also attached them to this post The DRIVERS never seemed to work correctly. Faults and other errors. I think the computer may have been changed out the day I picked it up from seller.

I have attached 3 REPORTS -- 9/29/20 is the date I picked up. I viewed the machine running on 9/9/20. Third report shows CURRENT status after start up today and got Heartbeat. I tried to move spindle but errors occurred, and then lost Heartbeat.

Looking at buying new computer and fresh install at 4.5.
I now can get HEARTBEAT but I lose it when machine gets errors. Can I do an update on this current system if Heartbeat is present?

Thanks

[Artwood]

24dc power to Acorn was confirmed

What should reading at acorn board be for VFD orange connector be?