Luke- With the proper hardware/software, mach3 can be used to control ±10vdc drives. There are some Digital to Analog converters out there that convert ...
Hi gang, I've been working on getting my Brigeport running but the brake seems to activate as soon as I supply air to the system. I found a box marked V2XT...
I am not expert, I can only say that mine doesn't have a foot switch _____ From: v2xt@yahoogroups.com [mailto:v2xt@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of owenlloyd2001 ...
Hey Owen I am no expert either but I do believe on mine the brake comes on when the air is connected and it releases when the spindle is turned on ( mine is an...
Hmmm okay thanks guys. I thought I'd just double check prior to disregarding this item. Jr, thanks for the tip on the break release when the spindle is ...
Owen I didnt relize your were running a vfd yours might be configured totaly different to release the brake I have no idea I just know how mine works. You...
Hi Owen, I am also NO expert! I am wondering if it actually is a "dead man's switch" that must be hooked up. Maybe the pervious owner had the machine altered...
Thanks everyone, the control was found in a box that came upon delivery of the crate (it was inside the crate containing the coolant tanks, shields and 4th)...
I have never installed a foot switch on a V2XT, nor am I aware of such an option. However the older a machine is, the greater the possibility of modifications....
George- Did the 1999 model V2XT use a VFD for the spindle or was it still contactors? I think Owen mentioned that his spindle was connected to a VFD. Owen- If...
Hi Keith, right now I'm using the VFD to convert my single phase to 3ph for the whole machine. The foot control, as I've said, was included in a box and other...
It kind of sounds like the foot activation switch that came as an option with the Proto-Trac's, I'll bet it was put with your machine by mistake. Good Luck...
OK.quick question. If you have loaded a program, then started the spindle and the program is executing, how do you stop it moving, and stop the spindle without...
Is there not a HOLD button? George ... From: Greg Hicks <gahicks@...> To: v2xt@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 6:41 pm Subject: [v2xt] Stopping ...
Well one way is to hit hold then press the 5 key to reset the program then press the 6 key and type in M5 and +. That's about the only way I know of Greg. It's...
Greg, Maybe yours is different but once I hit the hold button, I can twist (single hand) the start switch again and resume where I paused. My spindle does not...
Well.I am still learning..every now and then I have a program that is running that I don't like so I want to stop it. I use the e-stop, but it is such a hassle...
Hey group. I'm having an on going problem with my unit that I'm unable to figure out. First some info: 1999 V2XT DX32 unit. completely original and being run...
Owen it sounds like a couple of things could be accruing, I also am running a Hitachi VFD but I swapped out my Bridgeport motor because the insulation rating...
One more thing Owen; The frequency's them self! With 3 phase motors you have to maintain your frequency's in 60's. example 60,120,180,240 and so on. You can't...
Hi Doug, thanks for the info. I've been looking at the params on the Hitachi, SJ-200 nfu22, and tuned the amperage overload settings. I set it all the way up...
I'm sorry Owen I don't have much knowledge about a single phase set- up where you're using the inverter as a transformer, I set-up my mill in 3 phase. The...
Well I managed to split out all the 120 volt single phase components. Turned out to quite easy to do. Got my spindle running!! But then three "filters" (as...
On my machine I have a "spindle stop" button located on the front of the head (beside the Jog / RPM + /- etc etc) and a Hold button on the monitor Owen ... ...
Well I tuned the VFD down to 7 amps but had no change. The "filters" turned out (via internet searching) to be a resistor and a .1uF capacitor in series. It is...
One last thing Owen, what's your pole settings at in you're VFD? I'm sure you know this all ready but very important that this matches the pole cunfiguation on...
Owen The filters are set up for 60 Hz (cycles) the VFD is giving a simulated sine wave (of 30 to 90 cycles in my case) by outputting pulses at 2000 to 10000...
Owen since there aren't too many people out there that have set up VFD's on their V2's & I don't mind helping someone (if I can) on the subject. So if you want...
