T9 Jog not working

[hannans]

I just upgraded and old ULS-25 Laser with the T9 DSP and all is working well. However the jog keys on the control panel does not move the steppers nor can I get it to move with the software, I have added the Z stepper also and it will not jog, I am using the Omron optical limit switches on X and Y just needed to change the limit signal to Active high and they are working great, however before setting up the limit switches the X Y and Z worked fine? any ideas?

[Tech_Marco]

How about running a cut or framing, does anything move? Are DIR and PUL connected correctly? Could you show some pictures?

[hannans]

I am able to vector and raster and it returns to home, I have adjusted the um and the size is correct, I will double check the wiring for the DIR and PUL and send pictures in the morning

[hannans]

Here are the pictures, let me know if you need other pictures, I am thinking about adding the mechanical Micro switches to see if that is the issue

[hannans]

Okay I replaced the Omron's with Micro Switches, now the X and Y and Z will move with the jog buttons
The Z still needs some work! do I need limit switches for the Z? if I lower the table let say 5" and turn the power off, when I turn it back on the table will no longer move up only down, I can turn off the power and move the table by hand back up to the normal 2" from the lens then turn it back on and all is working correctly.

[Tech_Marco]

You can add limit switches to the z so it does not travel beyond limit. You can use "z reset" in the menu to move it up.

[hannans]

Marco, I just got the Synrad laser back from reprocessing and it is working great, however the image is in reverse. did a search and did not find anything that helps with the T9 and Lasersoft? the X and Z move in the correct direction with the control keys and the unit homes where it's supposed to in the upper right

[hannans]

Okay it is working fine, it's only the Butterfly sample that prints backwards, when i send one of my files it prints correctly
Thank you
Ken

[hannans]

Hello today we started running a job and about halfway through the X-axis stopped working, there is a red and green light on the stepper driver. I changed out the driver for a new one same red and green light, if I unplug the wires from the controller the light goes out, got any Ideas?

[Tech_Marco]

What is the blinking pattern? What if you swap the x and y plugs on the controller output?

[hannans]

Marco,
i found the problem It was the 24 year old steeper motor that went out it's a very small pancake motor, I had the current set as low as it can go I just think it was to much for it. Picture attached new motor on left