Tried the paper tape option, but still the same only 1 line transmitted then just hangs. Default editor settings do not work at all, also tried the 'triac' configuration but with same results as pnc configuration.

Roy

No luck with the CPU killer,
how did you use the VMware, just downloaded it, but looks complicated to me?

I have just tried another PC, but still no luck.
I am a little lost for ideas at the moment

I did have a go with the Triac software, but it would not even send one line to the m/c

Have checked the IRQ settings, and there are no conflicts/sharing.

Tried altering the IRQ to other positions which were free, and this either caused no communication at all, or Ind Text editor to crash, so I am back to original IRQ of 04.

????

Used COM 1, as I swapped to different computer from the original one I was trying, I will check the IRQ later and let you know, ( I am supposed to be working at the moment!!)
Thanks

I have already tried with both 'flows' off and 2 stop bits, also played around a bit with charector delays etc, but still no joy

what should i try now?????

I think I am confusing you a little here. I understand M3 is clockwise. But as this is causing problems with the relay, I have swapped the motor wiring so now if I always program M04 (reverse), I will always get forward motion with no problems. Where as before the relay was required to 'switch' to o...

After thinking about this for a while, My intended solution if I can not get the relay to work, is to swap the motor wiring around and always programme M04 and the motor should always run forwards, as i am not likely to want to use reverse anyway.

previous posting, i said i removed spindle relay, however the one removed was for lube pump!!!, so i will put that back in. that will teach me for posting before thinking!!

Anyway still no joy so far with the 'actual' spindle relays!

Sometimes the motor does run forward but more oftern reverse.

I have played around with the relays but with no luck.
However i have removed the spindle control relay, no 3 I think (is this a good idea?) Now the motor seems to run in forward most of the time, but occasional reverse.

???

Roy

All cable tests ok, and all links are fitted.

Ind Text editor is set up with pnc settings.

Looking at flow settings i have the choice of:
No remote Flow
Use remote flow
or
No Local flow
use local flow

would the use local flow be similar to the software flow you mention?

Roy

Thanks Mr Magoo, I did try to send a prog from the m/c to pc, but got a error 1010 on ind text editor. I will try the cable test tommorow.

Roy

I Have solved my Com numbering problem now. And I have managed to get the Triac to communicate with the Ind Text editor, only problem is it only sends the first line of programme to machine!

Anybody know the answer?

Thanks Roy

I have just come across a small problem with the Triac!

Spindle motor only runs in reverse with both M04 and M03!!!

Any Ideas??

Thanks Roy

Having now got the '86 Triac set up, I wish to use the RS232 link for uploading and downloading programmes. I have made up the appropriate cable as described. However both Triac 4.2 and Ind text editor only have options for Com 1 or Com 2, wheras my PC's serial port is on Com 5. Is there any way of ...

Hi I have got some cable which has a foil shield, will this do the job?

Cheers
Roy

Thanks, I was thinking that possibly could be the case. But best to check with you experts!

Cheers
Roy

As i am not fully up to speed with wiring diagrams, could some one tell me on the 'IBM to TRIAC' drawing below.
What the 'loop' symbol from pin 2 on the 7 pin connector stands for.

Cheers
Roy

Thanks dave, I remember seeing this on some photo's. (Red in colour?)Although from memory the one I shall be getting, these have been removed.
Is there anychance you could tell me the thread size and centres, so i can make some up?

Thanks Roy

Is there an eyebolt fixing on top the main column of the older Triacs (1986), as per the newer ones? If so could someone tell me what the thread is please?
I have to pick one up this week, but havent currently got acsess to the info.
Thanks Roy