Test the toolchanger sensors - Revision history

Efeldman at 21:14, 6 September 2011

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 '''Note that the spindle must be in the proper state (chuck open/closed) for the sensor to properly sense the state. This means that if you are testing the chuck closed sensor, the chuck must be closed and there must be a tool in the chuck or the sensor will never trip, no matter how good it is or where it is located. '''
-For complete HSD info, consult the [[File:HSD ES915-ES919.pdf]]
+For complete HSD info, consult the [[File:HSD_ES915-ES919.pdf]]
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 '''Note that the spindle must be in the proper state (chuck open/closed) for the sensor to properly sense the state. This means that if you are testing the chuck closed sensor, the chuck must be closed and there must be a tool in the chuck or the sensor will never trip, no matter how good it is or where it is located. '''
-For complete HSD info, consult the [[File:HSD_Manual.pdf]]
+For complete HSD info, consult the [[File:HSD ES915-ES919.pdf]]
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	'''Note that the spindle must be in the proper state (chuck open/closed) for the sensor to properly sense the state. This means that if you are testing the chuck closed sensor, the chuck must be closed and there must be a tool in the chuck or the sensor will never trip, no matter how good it is or where it is located. '''		'''Note that the spindle must be in the proper state (chuck open/closed) for the sensor to properly sense the state. This means that if you are testing the chuck closed sensor, the chuck must be closed and there must be a tool in the chuck or the sensor will never trip, no matter how good it is or where it is located. '''
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		+	For complete HSD info, consult the [[File:HSD_Manual.pdf]]

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 * S3 is the sensor for spindle running
-[[File:HSD_sensors.jpg]]
+[[File:HSD_sensor_insides.jpg]]
 Unscrew the sensor clamp, remove the sensor and test it in Setup->diagnostics by putting a piece of steel up to the tip and verifying response.

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 * S2 is the sensor for Chuck Open
 * S3 is the sensor for spindle running
 Unscrew the sensor clamp, remove the sensor and test it in Setup->diagnostics by putting a piece of steel up to the tip and verifying response.

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+'''HSD (Common on new machines) toolchanger sensor testing:'''
 HSD (Common on new machines) toolchanger sensor testing:
 * [[Lock out power]] from the spindle, but leave the machine enabled.
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 '''Note that the spindle must be in the proper state (chuck open/closed) for the sensor to properly sense the state. This means that if you are testing the chuck closed sensor, the chuck must be closed and there must be a tool in the chuck or the sensor will never trip, no matter how good it is or where it is located. '''
-Columbo (Less common on new machines) toolchanger sensor testing:
+'''Columbo (Less common on new machines) toolchanger sensor testing:'''
 * [[Lock out power]] from the spindle, leave the machine enabled.

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	Touch steel to the sensor and verify it responds in Setup->diagnostics.		Touch steel to the sensor and verify it responds in Setup->diagnostics.

−	If there is no response on only one sensor and all other sensors work properly, the sensor likely needs to be replaced. [http://www.~~pdscolumbo~~.com Contact PDS Columbo] to obtain a replacement.	+	If there is no response on only one sensor and all other sensors work properly, the sensor likely needs to be replaced. [http://www.pdscolombo.com Contact PDS Columbo] to obtain a replacement.

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 To test the sensors, first, [[Finding_your_spindle|determine which spindle you have]]
-* [[Lock out power]] from the spindle, leave the machine enabled.
 HSD (Common on new machines) toolchanger sensor testing:
 * Remove air pressure from the machine
 * Remove the two air hoses that run into the spindle
-* Remove the 4 sensor cover screws
+* Remove the screw that holds the power cables in place
 [[File:HSD_sensors.jpg]]
-S1 is the sensor for Chuck Closed
+* Put the power cable harness back in place
 S2 is the sensor for Chuck Open
-S3 is the sensor for spindle running
+* S1 is the sensor for Chuck Closed
 Unscrew the sensor clamp, remove the sensor and test it in Setup->diagnostics by putting a piece of steel up to the tip and verifying response.

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 * [[Lock out power]] from the spindle, leave the machine enabled.
 * Remove the 2 or 4 bolts from the top face (facing the sky) of the spindle. This exposes the chuck sensors.
 * Exercise the chuck to see how the mushroom head moves upwards and downwards and trips the sensors.
 * The top sensor is for chuck fully closed

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 The toolchanger sensors detect the state the toolchanger is in so safe toolchanges can be performed.
-If the sensors fail or are misaligned, the [[TC hover pickup|toolchanger will freeze]].
+If the sensors fail or are misaligned, the [[TC Hover Pickup|toolchanger will freeze]].
 To test the sensors, first, [[Finding_your_spindle|determine which spindle you have]]