Sharp CNC V 2412 Question

[kartworks]

Ok I will try when I go to the shop the P and CAN key are located on the controller.
I am just starting out with the this CNC feels like a big door stop right now. I need Manuals BIG TIME. The company that owned it before us went Bankrupt and the manuals where stored in the offices and did not get shipped with the machine. God only knows where they are now. I have e-mailed sharp 2 times with no reply can any one help me with a pdf version can e-mail it to us I will PM my e-mail address to anyone that can help us.

[kartworks]

Ok that cleared the alarms Thank you. How do I home? I need Manuals pdf come on some one help us out. I just want to read the manual. I don't want to let this thing sit here. Plus I don't want to bug every one with Newbie Crap.

I need to know how to communicate with the thing as well. The PCMCIA card is missing and I have nothing just this machine We went over it cleaned it check everything out top to bottom, We need to level it and get motoring on this project.

[sexton]

Are you gonna use any kind of cad-cam system to write programs for your Sharp mill? I use Mastercam to program the 2412 that I run and it really speeds things up.

Writing g-code to make parts with the 2412 is kinda slow.

[kartworks]

haven't thought of it yet power mill or master cam any other good software out there? Dose any one have a copy to share?

[dcoupar]

Originally Posted by kartworks I need to know how to communicate with the thing as well. The PCMCIA card is missing and I have nothing just this machine We went over it cleaned it check everything out top to bottom, We need to level it and get motoring on this project.

Communication is either done through the PCMCIA slot or RS232 port. Some Fanuc's have an Ethernet option.

You can to Staples or Best Buy and get a PCMCIA Compact Flash (C/F) adapter and a C/F memory card. Get the smallest capacity they have. You will need a Compact Flash - USB adapter for your PC unless it has a C/F slot.

If your PC has a serial port (DB9 connector labeled IOIOI) you can make (if you're good with soldering/crimping connectors) or buy a cable (Predator Software has pre-configured, tested and guaranteed cables for $1.50/foot). You can then use a communications program to send/receive programs. Windows comes with Hyperterminal, which I find archaic and cumbersome. There are some free programs out there, such as NC Net Lite (www.cadem.com/dnc/freednc.htm) that work just fine.

If your PC doesn't have a serial port and it has an empty slot, you can add a serial card.

If you're using a laptop without a serial port, you can get a PCMCIA Serial Card (Quatech, SIIG, etc.) or a USB to Serial Adapter (I personally haven't had great success with USB to Serial Adapters, but I know there are those who have).

As for "sharing" MasterCAM or PowerMill, good luck. These are usually protected by an activation code or a hardware lock. You may have to actually buy something.

[kartworks]

Witch software is the best for price and that is easy to use? I will buy it.

The pcmci card sounds the best I just dump the program on the SD slide it into the PCMCIA card and pop it into the controller.

I have cleared the errors and the machine will not jog anyone know how to get this thing to move? We need to level it. We are waiting for the manuals we got the part numbers and ordered from Fanuc.
Like to get it moving asap to level. Got some parts to make that are in IGS files right now.

What software should I order is there only mastercam and power mill out there to use what is the best versions with out bugs?

[dcoupar]

I use Esprit and SmartCAM. AFAIK, they run around $3,500-$5,000 for 2-1/2 axis milling. MasterCAM and EdgeCAM should be right in the same ballpark. I know guys who've used OneCNC. I think BobCAD/CAM is much less, but I've heard less than glowing reviews of their support. You should get them to do demos of your parts and make sure they have a post for your machine.

As for the PCMCIA card, only Compact Flash memory will work. SD will not.

After you power up, can you move the machine with the handwheel? Do you get alarms? Normally, you go to Zero Return mode, and if the machine is close to the travel limits, you jog each axis away from the stops. If you hold the Z- jog button, Z should move down a couple of inches then reverse direction and stop when it gets to "home".

Be sure [EMG] isn't flashing at the bottom of the screen.

[kartworks]

After I power up holding the P and the CAN key the over travel alarms go away there is no EMG on the controller. I can not move the machine it is in shipping position really close to home position. I can't move it with the job buttons or the hand wheel.

any ideas?

Thanks for the help.

[kartworks]

Well getting someone else to try pushing the buttons and reading the screen is not working.

I went to the shop today to see why the machine has not moved yet. I tried the P / Can keys at start up and the alarm messages come up right after you see the position. They do not go away!

X axis over travel
Y axis over travel
Z axis over travel
Coolant Pump over load

and the EMG is FLASHING on the controller... How frustrating can this be I am sorry. I will not trust anyone to relay any information from the shop I will have to go there and push the buttons and read the screen. LOL


The manuals on back order for 4 - 6 weeks and our machine still needs to be leveled.

Dose anyone have a clue how to fix this??

[rbcmetalwork]

I can not move the machine it is in shipping position really close to home position.

Could it be that the machine was jogged to the XYZ limits of travel before it was powered down and disconnected? I've experienced this with a Hurco CNC milling machine in the past. To solve this problem on the Hurco you have to manually move the axis off of the limit switch. Once you're off of the limit switch the error messages clear and you can then home the machine.