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Please don't worry about if its a Dumb question, All question need an answer !

Looks like you are getting some pretty good help from HuFlung here. I have read HuFlung's comments in the past that have help me as well. I installed a CamSoft system and am very pleased with it. The installation went easy with their new manuals. HuFlung is correct about the Diagnostics screens and CamSoft will be able to help you out further if need be I am sure, their good people. CamSoft also released a new Installation Guide that explains pretty well about the I/O on the ICM's for limits, homes and others, have you read this section in the manaul yet?

Your description on the axis designation is correct, the spindle will be connected to the last axis in the coordinated system, so if the 6th axis is your last coordinated axis then the 7th axis will be the spindle if it is a +-10V variable drive spindle. However I am a bit confused as I think a Galil 2162 is a 6-axis card and you are descibing a 7-axis system ???. Are X,Y,Z,A,B and C axis all servo controled ??? What type of spindle do you have ???

Also if as you described parameter #3 is the forward limit switch on the 4th axis then you would connect it to FLSW on the ICM. Again check the Installation Guide for details on the limit switch designations as it describes two ICM's.

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