Need Help!- Alarm 165

[lkenney]

Hey, hope everyone had a great 4th of July.

I installed a new X-axis motor and cable in my VF-0 over the weekend. I remember that there is an adjustment that I had to calculate to set a parameter for the X axis to get rid of an alarm 165. I can't find my notes.

Thanks in advance if you can help me.

Lowell

[Geof]

Grid offset? Parameter 125.

I don't know about any calculation but I have played around with the Grid Offset until a 165 alarm goes away.

[haastec]

There are calculations to figure it out but I have never used it.

I usually just start changing the number starting with 1500 or -1500 and jump 1000 increments plus or minus until it goes away. Then smaller incriments to fine tune it. A good rule of thumb is for the distance to go register on the position screen shows about .1200" when the axis is done homing itself.

FYI - this may be needed if you ever replace a home limit switch also.

Just be certain to reset your work offsets before running again.

Good luck.

[Geof]

Originally Posted by haastec ......A good rule of thumb is for the distance to go register on the position screen shows about .1200" when the axis is done homing itself.....

This reminded me; write the number in Position display for each axis after homing on a piece of paper and tuck it in the pocket inside the cabinet door. Now you have a number to aim for if you ever need to replace a servo, etc.

[lkenney]

Thank you guys, we have her up and running again.

Lowell