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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. RichAuto--AutoNow A1X Motion Control System MANUAL For A11、A12、A15、A18 Download manual from www.richnc.com.cn Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. ADD:5th floor No. 4 building No. 4 Yard Zhongguanyuan Road, Zhongguancun Life Science Park,Beiqing St., Changping District, Beijing, China P.C.:102206...
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The Company shall not be responsible for any loss caused by improper using or breaking the correct operating procedures. Beijing RichAuto S&T co.,Ltd owns this manual final interpretation,the company reserves the right to modify all information in this manual, including data, technical details, etc..
RichAuto A1X make DSP as the core of the system,High-speed processing;Use embedded structure, high degree of integration and strong stability make installation and operation easy; Support U disk, removable storage card reader; High speed transfer, no longer dependent on...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 10. Support M,F code and other expanded codes,special code can be customized according to actual request. 11. Built-in 512 Mb memory.Communication by USB interface. 12. Unique handheld form to realize holding by one hand. Liquid crystal display and 16 buttons make operating intuitive and flexible.No longer dependent on the computer to realize off-line...
Control System A132 Lathe Motion Control System 1. RichAuto System Composition 1.1 System composition RichAuto control system contains the following parts:handle , interface board, a 50-pin data transmission cable, an USB communication cable. Handle Interface board 50-pin data transmission cable...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1.2 Description of each component 1.2.1 Handle As shown below,including 6 parts: Handle Screen:128 * 64 resolution LCD to display the machine motion,system settings and other information. Button board:Contains 16 buttons to input system parameter information and operate the machine.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1.2.2 Interface board As shown below,including 5 parts 50-pin data cable Interface J7:Output control terminal X-Axis Motor Y-Axis driver control J8:Input control terminal Z-Axis terminal C-Axis DC24V Input terminal 50-pin data cable port:connect handle with interface board.
System”,“Format System”,and then restart the system. 2. Handle Buttons Introduction 2.1 Buttons introduction RichAuto motion control system defines 16 buttons according to functional requirements. Each button has one or more functions under different work status. Forging ahead and determined to win...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Buttons picture 2.2 Usage mode RichAuto control system provide two modes of buttons’ operation,including one-touch button & Combination button. One-touch button:Press one button on handle. Combination button:Press two buttons at the same time to achieve the operation;the operation step: press one main function button and meanwhile press a second accessibility button, and then release the two buttons at the same time to realize the combination button operation.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Set stop position ― ‖ +― ‖ System upgrade ― ‖+― ‖ Quit buttons check ― ‖+― ‖ 2.3 Detail information for buttons function Name Function Positive movement of X axis, menu upward , figure 1 inputting...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Spindle start/stop, decimal point inputting Enter menu setting, negative sign inputting ,check information during processing Back to work origin,confirm motions /inputting/operating Manual mode, continue/step/distance to select Run or pause processing,delete inputting data, different property selecting in...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 3.2 Interface board I / O description Pin functions Port Port Signal description Notes and parameters lable definition 24V+ +24V DC power input Supply DC24V 24V(≧3A) interface board 24V- Power GND Common anode Output 5V...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Pin functions Port Port Signal description Notes and parameters lable definition Logic low FWD/REV Connect FWD&DCM,do Logic low not connect Y01 Multi-Speed 1 Logic low Multi-Speed 2 Logic low Multi-Speed 3 Logic low Alarm indicator...
RichAuto control system realizes its control through the connection between the interface board and CNC machine. Interface board terminal can be divided into input terminal and output terminal Input terminal:INPUT SIGNAL DC24V(Power Supply)
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 2. Tool-setting input 3. X5-X8 e.g.-Servo alarm Alarm signal normal open,wiring in series(modify the definition of X5 level. Alarm signal normal open, wiring in parallel Forging ahead and determined to win...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Output terminal X pulse signal wiring Y and Z are the same as X : Stepper driver :Σ-7 same as Σ-V Servo driver Σ- Σ-7 same as Σ-V : Motor Brake YASKAWA ),Set Pn50F=0300 :...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. OUTPUT SIGNAL Y1-Y4 Count 3-1 Count 3-2 Count 1(ON/OFF) Spindle State CAUTION: FWD and DCM has Connected in Parallel in some inverters, plesae do not need to connect Y1 in such situations, you only need to connect DCM with GND of interface board, without having to reset the spindle gear.
The machine is in good connection if all the above setting is ok. 4. Menu Description 4.1 Menu category According to menu function,RichAuto sytem menu divided into RichAuto A1X MACHINE SETUP AUTO PRO SETUP...
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‖ to move cursor to where users want to modify.Press ― ‖,input the new number,and press ― ‖ to save. 2. Table Size RichAuto system make the table size as the soft limit values, in order to prevent machine Forging ahead and determined to win...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. move over travel,machine size must be less than or equal to the value of the actual motion displacement machine. Setting: Enter ―Table Size‖, press ― ‖/― ‖ to move cursor to where users want to modify.Press ―...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. and reduce the operating speed of the entire graph. System default:linear acceleration is 800 mm/s curve acceleration is 1000 mm/s , the proposed curve acceleration is 1-1.5 times the linear acceleration value. 6. Start Speed Unit:mm/minute The speed of axis started directly from standstill.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. too much;if smaller, Z axis can’t touch workpiece. This parameter can only take effect when user use auto toolsetting function. 9. Max Spd Limit(Max Speed Limit) Unit:mm/minute Set machine top speed, it only takes effect during processing, system default max speed X,Y is―60000000 mm/minute‖, ―Z+‖...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1. Work Speed Unit:mm/minute Including work speed and fast speed,system default is 3000 mm/minute 2. Safe Height Unit:mm The height of Z axis rise during processing. System default is 40.000 mm 3. Auto Scale Actual processing speed=work speed*auto scale, system default auto scale does not affect the fast speed 4.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. ” move cursor to where users want to modify, press ― ‖ Press “ ” / “ to save 6. G Code Setup Set special G code attribute, according to the actual need to make changes.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 8. Work Array Set array parameter,including columncount,Rowcount,Columnspace,Rowspace,Interval(unit: ms) Columnspace:File spacing of X direction Rowspace:File spacing of Y direction Total Processing times= columncount* Rowcount Interval:System default 0,it means no wait. During processing,if users need to change processing materials after completion of each processing,you need set time interval a negative number.When the first time processing is...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1. Languages Change system display language,users can choose Chinese and English. 2. Data Initial After data initial system parameters will restore to factory setting. 3. Inner Format Wipe the internal files,it will not damage the system parameters.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 20-digit password,you need enter the new 20-digit password,and then all the passwords will be cracked. Setting:Press ― ‖to enter ―Probation Password‖,inpur the new password,and then press― ‖to save. 7. Backup Pas(Backup Password) Prevent users overwritten the original correct parameters in the parameter backup disorder or misuse case.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. password work according to top-down order, if you do not set trial 1 password,only set trial 2-4,it will work according to 2-4 order. The operation of Data Initial,Inner Format,Wipe Cache should not crack the password.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. ”to save. The screen will display: Enter the password,press“ time password updated successfully,please restart the control system. Restart the handle,and system will work normally. NOTE:If engraving machine manufacturers forgot all password, you can contact our company and tell us 20-digit original password under “SYSTEM SETUP-Probation pas”...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 2. Del File(Delete File) Delete files of inner. 3. View File View the files and G codes of U disk or inner. 4. Pro Info(Processing Information) System power on, it will statistical the times of successful processing by file name, if system power off,the data will disappear.
5.2 Import processing files Before processing, generally we should import files. RichAuto system has 2 ways for processing: U disk file processing, inner file processing. Directly import the processing file into U disk, then run the handle.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 5.3.1 Manual speed switching and adjusting Speed mode switching There are two speed modes: high speed and low speed. We can change mode by press ― ‖. The speed mode you choose will decide the processing speed.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 、 、 、 、 、 direction button .Its motion speed is decided by current speed mode. NOTE:If uesers release the button immidiately after pressing the button(shorter than 0.5s), machine will automatically move to the nearest grid point. It always stop on grid point when the motion mode is over.Continous mode suitable for crude regulation of machine coordinate...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. switch signal. Manual trigger the corresponding signal switch,if the corresponding arrow flip so,the signal is normal.If not,please check corresponding switches or 50-pin cable and interface board. NOTE:Different from Voltage Setup. Bottom arrrows represent output signal: the former 4 number 0,1,2,3 corresponding to spindle on/off、spindle speed 1-3.4,5 corresponding to alarm indicator, running indicator.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. coordinate system is a fixed point relative to the workpiece, but relative to the origin of machine coordinate system is floating. RichAuto-A1X provide a machine coordinate system and nine work coordinates system, press “ ” + “...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. follow: Move X,Y and Z to the position which will start to process the file on workpiece. Afterwards, press zero clearing ― ‖ can set the origin of X,Y axis. Press zero clearing ― ‖ to set the origin of Z axis.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Press ― ‖ and ― ‖ to move cursor, press ― ‖ to set the value (next value setting is the same as this one), then pess ― ‖ to save, the system will check the processing code and start to process when checking finished.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 5.5.2 Pause & adjust position Press ― ‖ pause processing. The right upwards of screen will change from―MAUN‖ to ―PAUZ‖and machine paused processing except the rotating of spindle. Shown below: 7.000 PAUS 8.000 -2.000 H SP User will start At this moment, the user is allowed to adjust the position of X, Y and Z axis.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. If we want to save breakpoint, press ― ‖,the screen displays break list(totally 8), press ― ‖、― ‖to choose the save position and then press ― ‖ to save, system auto go to standard interface. If we want to continue processing from the breakpoint, we can choose the combination button ―...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. ‖to continue unfinished processing, it will display stop line No, and the line Press― number can be chosen. Press― ‖ cancel the power off protection. 5.6 Advanced Processing Advanced processing is designed for some special requests, it contains: Array work, Resume work, Tool changing, Part work, Calculate bound, Mill plane, step work file, Calculate work time, Find break NO.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. pressing ― ‖. CAUTION:Set interval to a negative value if users want a manual control during array processing. 5 . 6 . 2 Resume work Steps as follows: Press ― ‖、― ‖ to move cursor to resume work, press ―...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. After read the file, press ― ‖the screen display line 1 of the code, press ― ‖, prompted ―input start number: displays total lines‖, input number of start line and press ― ‖to confirm, if input wrong number, just press ―...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Press ― ‖ or ― ‖to move cursr to choose the mill type. Press ― ‖ to enter the scan mill set, it includes: Scan type, Width, Height, Diameter, Depth, Z Step, T Ratio. Press ―...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. processing file, the system will display total processing time. Different processing speed will correspond to different processing time. 5.6.8 Find break no If fail or forget to save the breakpoint,but not change work origin,after changing new tool,...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Select Update File 选择 U 盘文件 UDisk File U 盘文件件 WENJIAN Internal File Recent File Choose Processing file,input correct parameters: Scale work param 选择 U 盘文件 scale 1.000 U 盘文件件 WENJIAN scale 1.000 scale 1.000 and then press “...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 6. A12--Plasma Cutting Motion Control System 6.1 Handle and buttons introduction One-touch button and Combination button are same to A11,and the shell color of A12 is brown. Handle Buttons Function Arc On/Off, decimal point inputting The handle and interface board of A12 make special anti-interference,which make system work normally during strong interference.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. OUTPUT SIGNAL 2-axis with cylinder delay 1. 2-axis 2. 3-axis Forging ahead and determined to win...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 6.4 Parameters description 1. Axis Prohibited(MACHINE SETUP) If it is a two-axis plasma cutting machine, users can choose to set t Z-axis disable, and all relevant parameters about Z axis will no longer be meaningful.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 7. A15--Multi-spindle Motion Control System 7.1 Handle and buttons introduction The color of A15 handle is brown: Handle Buttons Special combination button Combination button Function Cylinder change over “ ”+ “ ” Calculate Z axis offset value of each “...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 7.3 Spindle wiring 1. Count 1(Spindle On/Off): One spindle with one inverter, spindle 3,4 same as 1,2. 2. Count 3,multi-speed:One spindle with one inverter, spindle 3,4 same as 1,2. Forging ahead and determined to win...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 3. Two spindles with one inverter 7.4 Multi-spindle setup 1. Tool Setup: (MACHINE SETUP) Tool Count:Input spindle count,Max 4. Offset: Offsets of X,Y: Input by measuring. ”+ “ ”,switch to spindle 1 Chuck every spindle with sharp tool,press“...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. spindle 2(note that positive or negative). Same to spindle 3,4. Steps: Press “ ” to get in “Tool Setup” , Screen displays “Press OK key to set tool offset by manual mode,it’s very simple but not accurate,press cancel to set by mumber.”,and then ”,the screen shows:...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. The machine is equipped with C.A.D(Tool sensor) Firstly, get in ―SYSTEM SETUP-Function Confi-ToolSet‖,choose Atuo. Press “ ” + “ ” ,switch to spindle 1, and then press “ ” “ ” , system will automatically move Z axis to the surface of C.A.D(Tool sensor),after touching the surface,system will automatically switch to spindle 2,repeat the same operations to calculate all...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 8. A18--Four-axis Linkage Motion Control System 8.1 Handle buttons introduction Combination button Function Set X axis and Y axis work “ ”+ “ ” origin Set Z axis and A axis work “ ”+ “...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9. Appendix 9.1 System upgrade Copy upgrade file to U disk,and insert U disk into handle,file format:extension ******. & shown as rz-xxxx. U Disk Upgrade Method 1 1. Press “ ” , and then select “System Setup” , press “...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.2 U-disk Function “Product ID:A010XXXX & Update Users can copy file from computer to handle after ” version. Connect handle and computer by USB cable, users can find Version rz-1967 portable storage device on the computer , and then copy processing files from computer to handle inner.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.3 Servo driver parameters YASKAWA Σ-7、Σ-Ⅴ 9.3.1 1. Wiring diagram(Y、Z same as X)Set PnA=8170,do not connect pin-40 Motor brake: Σ-7 same as Σ-Ⅴ Forging ahead and determined to win...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 2. Parameter setting Para. Function Value Description *Pn000 Function 0010 Bit 0:Set 0,positive rotation at positive rotation selection basic command switch 0 Bit 1:Set 1,position control mode(pulse sequence command) Bit 0 : Set 5,select the instruction mode as...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. chang he direction of the arrow facing up) The same below. ↓:normally open,↑:normally colsed 9.3.2 PANASONIC MINAS A5 1. Wiring diagram(Y、Z same as X)Set Pr4.05=8618883,do not connect pin-29 Motor brake: Forging ahead and determined to win...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 2. Parameter setting Para. Function Value Description *Pr0.00 Setting the direction If the motor rotation direction opposite to the of rotation actual needs, set 1. *Pr0.01 Select control mode 0:Position mode,1: velocity mode,2: torque mode 0:Photo-coupler input (PULS1,PULS2,SIGN1,SIGN2)...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.3.3 DELTA ASDA-A2&B2 Wiring diagram(Y、Z same as X)Set P2-10=1,do not connect pin-9 A2 Series PULSE,/PULSE,SIGN,/SIGN correspond pin-43,41,36,37, COM- corresponds pin-45/47/49 Motor brake: A2 series BK-,BK+ correspond CN1-1,26 Forging ahead and determined to win...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Parameter setting DELTA Function Value Description ASDA-B2 P1-00 External pulse train Bit 0:2--pulse+direction input type Bit 2:1--negative logic Bit 3:Maintaining the set value.Since switching control mode is not used,bit 3--0. *P1-01 Set control mode 0000 Bit 2:0--forward rotation(CCW)(from the view of...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. DELTA Function Value Description ASDA-A2 P1-00 External pulse Bit 0:2--pulse+direction train input type Bit 2:1--negative logic Bit 3:Maintaining the set value.Since switching control mode is not used,bit 3--0. *P1-01 control 0000 mode Bit 2:0--forward rotation(CCW)(from the view of load) Bit 1,0:00--position control mode...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.4 G code list G code list of A1X &A5X Rapid positioning Linear interpolation Circular interpolation CW Circular interpolation CCW Dwell (Unit: millisecond) Selection of XY coordinate plane Selection of ZX coordinate plane Selection of YZ coordinate plane...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. pinpoint signal edge (similar to backing home) G103 Move with processing speed until the signal is triggered. G104 Move with fast speed until the signal is triggered. Spindle on(CW rotation) Spindle on(CCW rotation) Spindle stop...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.5 Tool setting(Tool measurement) Tool setting is a process to set up a workpiece coordinate system in machine coordinate system.To put it in other words,tool setting aims to set the workpiece origin. Including:fixed calibration,mobile calibration.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Fixed calibration process: 1.Automatically locate to the Specified position rapidly Fix this position Position before according to the position tool setting of tool sensor 2.Up after tool setting Tool sensor Machine Table Fixed calibration refers to measurement operation at a certain fixed position on the machine.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. origin of X,Y,Z axis. 2. Press ― ‖+― ‖to start first time tool setting.The system will record value of offset automatically. 3. Start to processing after first time tool setting. 4. If change another tool or the tool nose has a certain degree of wear and tear,press ―...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Mobile calibration process: 1.Manually move to the upper side of tool senro(C.A.D.) Manually move the Position before machine to this positon tool setting 2.Up after tool setting Tool sensor Workpiece Machine Table Wiring: 1. The white cable connects to X4(TS,interface board)...
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Instructions: The signal cable of tool sensor connects to X4(X5-A18), alligator clip connects to GND-INPUT SIGNAL.(alligator clip also can be cliped on the spindle if the spindle connected to GND) Place tool sensor onto workpiece,move Z axis to the upper side of the tool sensor in manual mode,and press ―...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.6.3 Proportion calculation method If there is an error according to the formula or no relevant data to calculate, it can be calculated according to the proportion method. Suppose handle pulse equivalent A, press "...
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.7 Common problems and troubleshooting 9.7.1 Solutions of the faults display on the screen 1. Screen flicker or automatically restart Power supply is insufficient. Check power supply if there are problems, and change high-quality power supply to solve the problems.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. does not recognize, interrupt handling. Recommend using professional simulation software to view the program whether there is an illegal character. Delete all illegal characters. 9.7.2 Faults in practical operation 1. The file size does not match the size of the actual set Pulse equivalent is wrong.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 5. Repeating the same processing file after backing to the machine origin,Z axis depth is not the same Machining countertop is uneven or processing object not firmly fixed, re-milling countertop adjust the flatness. Z-axis origin detection switch repeat positioning accuracy error, causing each Z axis homing error.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 8. Abnormally working when processing or the actual file is different from theoretical file 。 The system disorder. Too much external interference.Refresh connection. (Separate low voltage from high voltage, "GND" of inverter separated from the other components ).
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 9.7.3 Electrical components and wiring problem 1. One axis or multi-axis only one-way movement after handle power up There is something wrong with the cable connect the interface board with the motor driver, check the connection.
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. wiring in series) 7. Press spindle on,but spindle does not start Check wiring,if normal,check interver and spindle motor. Check 50-pin cable. Check interface board.Press ― ‖ to start spindle,use multimeter to measure Y1 and GND whether conducting,if not,maybe interface or 50-pin cable is broken.
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