Indexer, M function

[xr4x4ti]

Hello,

I am trying to get my Tsudakoma RZ160 rotary indexer working with my Allin1DC Bed Mill.

I wired in the indexer input to output 6 (clamp) and the indexer output to input 16 of the Allin1DC.

I have the output working such that the indexer indexes to the next position. I am still troubleshooting the positioning complete signal on input 16.

While I figured out input 16 I thought I would make some proof of concept programs.

I setup M13 using the following code:

M94/4
G04 P02
M95/4

File name = mfunc13.mac

When I run this M13 command in the MDI mode it works, the indexer moves to the next position.

But, when I put the M13 command in an Intercon program is does not work.

Now, if I put the explicit commands in the Intercons program it does work!

Just to be clear

Stuff
M13
Stuff

Does not work

Stuff
M94/4
G04 P02
M95/4
Stuff

DOES work.

I don't understand why M13 works in MDI mode but not when imbedded into a Intercon program.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Tim

PS, I edited this to make it a bit more clear. I had "does not work" in the wrong spot, I am sorry for any confusion.

[xr4x4ti]

I got the input working last night and modified my M13 macro to wait for the finish signal.

That is now all working great and as before the M13 macro works in the MDI function.

What is weird, is that it now also works perfectly fine when I use it in an Intercon Program. I am not sure what I did, but I fixed it:)

Oh well, all that maters I guess is that it is working. I would like to know what I was doing wrong, but I will start making chips instead!

Thanks!
Tim