Overload Error

[ag162]

Hello,
I encountered a problem...I started to take a vector point, when the cmm beeped just before touching the part and stopped. I took all extensions off of the probe (to prevent dmaging the styli etc). Then turned everything off. Now upon restarting I have an "Auto Overload Error" on the head controller. The small hand held box that changes the angles. The CMM is a B&S Global Status with the newer controller. My psi is at 58. Now, is there a reset button that I can access on the controller? Keep in mind, the machine never came into contact with the part or anything else.

A.Gore

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The small hand held box that changes the angles.

So can you change the angles with this box? Does your probe head look like it has erectile dysfunction?

[Matthew D. Hoedeman]

Hello,
I encountered a problem...I started to take a vector point, when the cmm beeped just before touching the part and stopped. I took all extensions off of the probe (to prevent dmaging the styli etc). Then turned everything off. Now upon restarting I have an "Auto Overload Error" on the head controller. The small hand held box that changes the angles. The CMM is a B&S Global Status with the newer controller. My psi is at 58. Now, is there a reset button that I can access on the controller? Keep in mind, the machine never came into contact with the part or anything else.

A.Gore

It's probably due to you using that [email protected] cylinder probe. Man, I hate those things.

Well, have you tried to change the angle manually to free it up?

[ag162]

When I took all of the extras off, the head disengaged. This usually corrects itself upon the restart. But when I do the machine start, it kicks back out. Nothing is in a bind.x,y and z are all free.

[ag162]

Ok, I may have it now,,,,,I found the shut off for the head. This should reset everything,,,,,,

[ag162]

Ok, I got it going. Thanks for the suggestions. I still don't have a clue as to why it would overload from no contact........

A.Gore

[Matthew D. Hoedeman]

Ok, I got it going. Thanks for the suggestions. I still don't have a clue as to why it would overload from no contact........

A.Gore

What head do you have? If it is a PH9/PH9A, it may be wearing out and losing it's grip. IT can happen. A sudden stop or start may be JUST enough for it to un-seat the head. IF it is one of those heads, there is a screw (WARNING, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!) that adjsut the seating pressure of the head. It is located on the side of the head. All you'll see is a little hole, but in there is a screw you can tighten (or loosen) to adjust the seating pressure.

[ag162]

It is a PH10MQ and is in very good condition. However I may need to go to the med force module.

Thanks,
A.Gore

[Cumofo]

http://re3.mm-a6.yimg.com/image/3401339074
Whut happened to your probehead?






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