[JoeFin]

Anilam GXM help

We got this machine 2 weeks ago and are having a few problems – I would like to get the original controller working prior to any up grades. So far we have manipulated all the axis, spindle, and jog controls manually with success.

We tried using the “Manual-Edit” function to enter a program and after several attempts were able to save it to the machine. However after several hours the machine promptly lost the program. I’m positive there must be a battery in dire need of replacement buried some where deep down in the card cage control section of the machine.

Also it does not seem that this controller can run the program from the memory location we placed the program in. It did appear we had to load it on to tape, and then load it into the “foreground” section of memory from the tape player to run it.

What the kid really wants to do is use the DNC function on the Anilam GXM controller and manipulate the machine from a PC he bought just for this purpose. Currently he is running “MACH-3” trying to accomplish this task.

I found a .PDF file here that shows the correct pin arrangement for the RS-232 cable – thanks guys.

I’ve also read here we need a “Serial Port” from the PC and not a “printer port” like we have tried already.

Any additional comments and or recommendations on this subject would really be greatly appreciated.