M27 (Reset Carousel to Pocket One).

This code is used to reset the carousel back to position one.

Can you update to the latest version?

VRMilling Version 2.31

You need to reinstall the printer. The software is designed to run on a stand alone machine with the laser set as the default printer. When it is not set as the default it somehow picks the size from elsewhere & resets it`s default size. If you remove the laser from the printers you can then add it ...

You also need a Techsoft update.

2. Techsoft 2D 3-1/2" registration floppy with EXTENSION DENFORD written on it

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Try the "T test" .

Power up the control then press "T" on the opperators pannel.

It will tell you at the bottom of the screen which overtravel is active & will show when it is clear.

You can then try moving the X axis away by turning the stepper motor pulley.

What feed & speeds are you using?

Can you attach a copy of the machine program?

Is the machine fitted with a toolchanger.

The software may be trying to do a toolchange.

Try removing the tool call from the program & try calling a tool manually.

Check that the lids are fitted the correct way round inside both draws.

There is a cut out on one side of the lid that needs to be towards the back.

You need to run the latest version of "EasyUpgrader".I think the latest version is 1.7.0.103. EasyUpgrader is normally supplied on the main VRMilling or Turning cd`s supplied. If you run the "autorun" on the cd it is the second option. ( you can also download it from the Denford web site) Turn on th...

Check for Backlash in the relevent axis as well.

It may be that the tab nut needs adjusting.

You may need to boot the computer directly into Dos.

What version of windows are you running from??[/b]

The drawing is for the external lead. PC to electrical box.

As long as you wire the connections as shown it will be correct.

The lead needed is the IBM - Machine http://www.denford.ltd.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&Itemid=51 I think the 18.2 is to do with the clock speed. There is only one .go file requiered. Guess you need the "Mirac.go" . The standard Mirac.go file does not normally need altering. The ...

It sounds like you have a bad connection to the Motor or a faulty Stepper Drive Card. Try swapping the drive cards in the rack over. Check the resistance accross the Z Motor windings at the plug on top of the rack. 2 windings red-yellow black-orange both about 1.6 to 2 Ohms when unplugged from the d...

Hi, The Datum\Home sensor is located directly behind the spindle motor. If you stand directly behind the machine & look between the motor & colum you will see the proximity detector. (8mm thread). It may be that the little bracket that activates it needs bending slightly towards the sensor. Have you...

The 8 means that the card is up & running. I have come upon one instalation where all appeared OK but the coms were down.

It all depends on the version of windows you are running from.

Try booting the pc straight into Dos (Think it`s F8 while booting) or using a Dos emulator.

http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/news.php?show_news=1

The "8" on the LED means that the controller is powered up & running. The "5" is as you say actualy a "s" (E STOP). I have a lead which I call My Baldor Cable. It is 2 x 9 Way Female D types. It links directly from the pc to the control card . The pinouts are, 1 Blank 2 to 3 3 to 2 4 to 6 5 to 5 6 t...

What is the version of the Eprom on the Control card?(Left hand card in rack).

What version of Triac software are you using?

Have you tried plugging in to both Com 1 & Com 2?

Have you tried booting the PC directly into DOS or running in a DOS emulator window?

Take a look at the "IBM-Machine" in the "cable diagrams.zip" section.Hope you can read it ok.



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