Re: Please help!!! I have run away servos on X and Y

Try swapping the power leads to the motors. I can switch mine and they
run away. And use your software settings to control direction.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Jim Montgomery" <jimbomont@y...> wrote:
> Please Help,
>
> I'm able to jog and adjust feed rate on the "Z" axis.
> The machine is a Southbend Mill, 9" x 42" (Bridgeport Style).
> The control is an older Anilam Crusader II , circa 1983 I'm
guessing.
> The motors are SEM, 100v, 30a "X" & "Y" and 20a on "Z".
> The servo amps are Westamp 30060-75
> The linear encoders read find as a DRO at the control.
> The tachs output good voltage.
> When I switch the amps from axis to axis I get the same results so,
I
> assume they are OK.
> Limits check out OK.
>
> I've built a few stepper systems but, I'm just learning servo
systems.
> I'd really like the tech specs on the servo amps so I could trash
the
> Anilam controller and upgrade to PC control. The "Servos To Go"
board
> looks good to use with the Linux/EMC project along with other
options
> like using products from "http://www.rutex.com".
>
> Any help on why I might get run aways or any info on what my servo
> amps may like as far as voltage inputs and what pins would be great.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Montgomery