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If this error is preceded by the following error message:
 
If this error is preceded by the following error message:
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The problem is NOT loose mechanics, and you should follow the following route:
 
The problem is NOT loose mechanics, and you should follow the following route:
 
[[Pulses were gained or lost|Axis lost pulses error message]]
 
[[Pulses were gained or lost|Axis lost pulses error message]]

Revision as of 10:49, 2 September 2011

The following error message (with different numbers/axes) is received:

Axis drifted.jpg

This error means the machine found the home switch in a much different location than it has previously.

This suggests that something in the system is loose.

Possible loose components for this problem are, in order of probability:

  • Pulley on ball screw shaft
  • Pulley on motor shaft (if it is a low power or otherwise unkeyed motor shaft)
  • Loose home switch or home switch bracket
  • Loose ball screw bearings
  • Loose ball nut

If this error is preceded by the following error message:

Axis lost pulses.jpg

The problem is NOT loose mechanics, and you should follow the following route: Axis lost pulses error message