We have a microxcel pfx using PCdmis, We mainly use it for occasional dimension checking on prototype units. I have been trying to track down a problem and searching through the forums it sounds like an encoder error, but was hoping someone with more experiance could double check me.
When I try to start the machine it goes through the start up sequence, but I noticed the machine start flashes a few times before controller turns off most LEDs and is ready for use. When I try to start PCdmis it asks me to do a machine start and home machine, Pressing machine start turn on and immediately off the light. I have also noticed the motion is effected, obviously I have no controller control, but I can change switches to manual movement or dial control to move it as normal. However, when I change to the controller controlled it doesn't seem to change from the dial control resistence. (eg it will still move with dials even in controller selection.)
If I cancel the homing I get an error message, " TR_GEB_X Error at encoder Signal X-axis"
Does it sound like an encoder error or is this a false positive from cancelling the homing. I have tried cleaning the scales, will try again, but any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
When I try to start the machine it goes through the start up sequence, but I noticed the machine start flashes a few times before controller turns off most LEDs and is ready for use. When I try to start PCdmis it asks me to do a machine start and home machine, Pressing machine start turn on and immediately off the light. I have also noticed the motion is effected, obviously I have no controller control, but I can change switches to manual movement or dial control to move it as normal. However, when I change to the controller controlled it doesn't seem to change from the dial control resistence. (eg it will still move with dials even in controller selection.)
If I cancel the homing I get an error message, " TR_GEB_X Error at encoder Signal X-axis"
Does it sound like an encoder error or is this a false positive from cancelling the homing. I have tried cleaning the scales, will try again, but any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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