Thanks for your reply, Al.
But the problem I was outlining was not actually a problem with getting ESTOP to function. It already does stop everything, etc. It is just getting the machine back into working mode without shutting down the controller is a bit of a hassle, because of what I described happening. It is also a problem to stop the machine from continuing the program immediately after the ESTOP is removed.
I'm using version 14-7 CNC professional if that has any bearing.
Its as though the command buffer is continually trying to send a motion command to the card while the Estop is in effect. Because the drives are disabled, I believe the Galil error comes back through the Camsoft interface.
If anyone has a sample ESTOP.fil or relevant inputio.fil logic that they would like to share that provides for a smooth ESTOP and recovery from ESTOP, I'd like to see it.
Thanks in advance.
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