7.10.7 SF CMM, Jogbox issue?

[Hortiz85]

Good morning,

Please let me start by telling you how I have already tried to fix this issue; I have tried holding enable + the three directional buttons to reset the Jogbox, I have tried a hard restart of the machine and I have unplugged / opened the Jogbox (made sure everything was properly connected).

My CMM is traveling (at a very rapid pace) in the Y+ direction when just holding enable. I believe the issue may be with the potentiometer inside of the Jogbox. I, however, do not know how to fix that.

My thought is to order a new Jogbox. Is this a correct assessment? Are there any other 'tricks' I should try first?

CMM: 7.10.7 SF (Shop Floor)
Jogbox: Model # H007422/C

Thank you!

[Rich P]

replace jog box

[JacobCheverie]

We have had this happen in the X direction and it ended up with an amplitude error, machine wouldn't turn on. The first, easy, and quick solution was to clean the scale. That worked for a short amount of time. Then we had Hexagon come out, they replaced a motor. It was never our jogbox. We've got the same machine down again for another motor.

Try cleaning your Y scale, it is a SF model after all. You will probably need a new jogbox or motor.

[Hortiz85]

I cleaned the Y Scale (WOW! It was bad (new to this lab, not to programming or CMM's)). It is still traveling in Y+ when you hold enable, although a bit slower now. There is a very noticeable 'jerky-ness', almost like a pulsing when trying to move it is Y- that is more noticeable now.

[Hortiz85]

Also, I just reset the Jogbox, did a hard re-start, it is no longer moving when you hold enable! I appreciate the suggestion of cleaning the scales, it didn't even dawn on me to check them!

Thank you all for the assistance this morning. Hope your day is great!

[JacobCheverie]

Hortiz85 Glad I could help, but keep an eye on things. That may be a sign that things are wearing out. Or it was just that dirty. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

[Hortiz85]

That's what I figured. I've got a quote for one, was making sure I wasn't overlooking something. Thank you!