System Test, only one limit switch per axis

[xr4x4ti]

I am making great progress on my Prototrak DPM to Allin1DC conversion.

I believe I am ready to run the system test and get rid of the warning screen that pops up every time you turn on the machine.

The only issue is I have decided to move forward with just having a single limit switch on each axis and then use the software limit to control the other extreme of travel.

The single limit switches on each axis that were already on the machine were setup to trip on BOTH extremes of travel. They still do, thus will prevent an actual mechanical crash. Since the machine is a hybrid CNC/manual machine, it also has hand wheels and I can simply use them to move the axis if this were to happen.

Anyway, this causes an issue with the system test program since it hits the limit switch (non homing side) and the system gives an error.

Is there a way to tell the machine that I only have one limit switch for each axis and get through the test?

Thanks,
Tim

[Rui26]

Hello
I think you have to install a software limit but it is better to wait for an administrator to respond to answer you better.
I would like to see photos of the conversion of the protrak since this system is a cousin of mine.
Can you share some photos?
Thank you

[cncsnw]

On the Machine Configuration -> Motor Parameters table, change the input numbers for the non-installed home and limit switches (in your case, X+, Y- and Z-) to zero.

If the home switch input number for a given axis direction is zero, then the System Test will not attempt to test homing for that axis in that direction. All it will do is verify that it can move to your software travel limit and back without stalling or tripping any limit switch.

[xr4x4ti]

Thanks!!!

I passed the test. I am getting close to making some chips.

I would like to see photos of the conversion of the protrak since this system is a cousin of mine.
Can you share some photos?

I have more. What do you want to see?

Thanks,
Tim

[Rui26]

well done ,
Can you take photo of the electrical box interior ?