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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Problem with a Gecko 340

Posted by Jon Elson
on 2004-05-01 11:49:55 UTC
tig415 wrote:

>I had my X axis loose a bunch of steps but the drive didn't fault.
>Upon further examination if I spin the motor by hand it won't
>fault. Can I assume the drive toast or is there something else I
>should check.
>
>
Does it still work in closed loop mode, ie. the motor resists being turned
manually when the drive is enabled?

I'm guessing it is not resisting movement, as you say "spin the motor by
hand".
Are you sure it is getting power, and is enabled? (Red light off)

You should check that your encoder is getting power, and is producing pulses
on both A and B outputs.

You can always send it back to Gecko for evaluation, especially if it is
a fairly new unit.

Jon

Discussion Thread

tig415 2004-05-01 10:14:23 UTC Problem with a Gecko 340 Jon Elson 2004-05-01 11:49:55 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Problem with a Gecko 340 Roy J. Tellason 2004-05-01 12:02:44 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Problem with a Gecko 340 tig415 2004-05-01 16:59:54 UTC Re: Problem with a Gecko 340 Vince Negrete 2004-05-01 17:07:24 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Problem with a Gecko 340