Description
About the Fadal 1060 Boards
Specifications:
Part Number
- PCB-0203 1060-0C/0D MOTHERBOARD
- PCB-0009 1060-1B MOTHERBOARD
- PCB-0243 1060-1B MOTHERBOARD/ W CAGE
- Remanufactured
- One Year Warranty
The 1060 board has been referred to as both Motherboard or Backplane.
Technically A backplane is similar to a personal computer's motherboard and sometimes a term improperly used to describe the computer's motherboard. The backplane is a printed circuit board containing connections (slots) for expansion boards and allows for communication between all connected boards. The 1060 board is more than a backplane and because of the INPUT and OUTPUT connectors it is more accurately a Motherboard.
The motherboard provides power and the interconnecting circuitry between the PCBs. The original 1060-0 had 17 slots for PCBs and the latest motherboard (1060-1A) has 14 board slots. The reduction in card slots was done for cost savings since with the newer PCBs the extra slots were no longer used. Also the newer motherboard does not have TB1 and TB2 so if MFunctions are used a M-Function Interface board (1340-0) and cable (WIR- 679) are required. The CPU PCB (1400) is the processing board and for this discussion will be referred to as 1400 with a dash number referring to different models of the board.
Slot 1 to 4 The first two CPU PCBs (1400-1 & 1400-2) could be placed in any of the first five slots but is normally in slot 5. These first slots were used for memory expansion with a Optional Battery Backed Memory Board (1460-0 for 1400-1 &1460-1 for 1400-2) which contained 128K of AM. With the 1400-2 up to three of these Memory Boards could be installed. Each memory board needed to be configured with jumpers for the proper segment of memory. See the Board Jumper Configuration section for details. When Fadal started using a chiller on the coolant for the spindle and ballscrews a Chiller Controller Board (now in Slot 3) was added. The Chiller Controller Board (1550) uses the connection to the motherboard for DC voltage inputs but has no signals to the other boards. The Chiller Controller monitors a ambient temperature and one or two coolant temperatures and activates the chiller(s) when temperature difference exceeds a couple of degrees.
Slot 5 This is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Board (1400) slot. All CPU boards
come with 38K of battery backed memory. This memory is used to store the
following:
• CNC Part Program
• Tool Data – both Length and Diameter
• Fixture Offset Data
• SETP parameters
• Backlash
The CPU board executes the part program by issuing commands to the other boards and monitors the inputs from the other boards and proceeds as required by program and external information.
The Fadal CPUs are as follows:
• 1400-1 – This was the first CPU used with the VMC45 and some custom machines built for internal use.
• 1400-2 – Served many years as the CPU. Can be in any of the first 5 slots however try to keep them in slot 5. Has a Program Module (1610-0) plugged into it, this module provides the operating program for the CPU. For optional memory expansion, memory expansion boards(1460-1) were added in slots 1 to 4. Each board contained 128K. Up to three memory boards could be added for a total of 422K.
• 1400-3 – This CPU board was an interim CPU between the 1400-2 and the 1400-4. It has to be in slot 5 because of the bus board which connects the Computer Interface Board and the CPU. This CPU uses the Computer Interface for the video signal. This CPU uses the Program Module (1610-1) and the Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Board. (J4-J5) Up to 422K Expanded Memory total.
• 1400-4 – This CPU board was used for years. It has to be in slot 5 because of the processor bus board which connects the Computer Interface Board (1030), the Video Graphics Board (1420-4) and the CPU. This CPU uses the Video Graphics for the video signal and the graphics. This CPU uses the Program Module (1610-1) and the Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Board. (J4-J5) Up to 422K Expanded Memory total.
• 1400-5 - This CPU board is the current CPU. It has to be in slot 5 because of the processor bus board which connects the Computer Interface Board (1030), the Video Graphics Board (1420) and the CPU. This CPU uses the Video Graphics for the video signal and the graphics. This CPU uses the Program Module (1610-1) and the Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Board. (J4-J5) Up to 16MB Expanded Memory total.
Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Boards at J4 and J5 are as
follows:
• 128K Expanded Memory Board (1460-21) PCB-0040
• 384K Expanded Memory Board (1460-22) PCB-0041
• 4MB Expanded Memory Board (1460-34) PCB-0042
• 8MB Expanded Memory Board (1460-38) PCB-0043
• 16MB Expanded Memory Board (1460-316) PCB-0044
Slot 6 If either the Dual Arm Tool Changer (DATC) or the Advanced Feed Forward (AFF) option is installed in the machine then a Option Sec. PCB (1470) PCB-0191 will occupy this slot. This board requires a processor bus board connection.
Slot 7 This spot has the Video / Graphics Board (1420-6) installed. It provides Video display storage, Video monitor control, Graphics Display and Video output (J2). This board is connected to the processor bus board. This slot had a Video Board (1420) for the 1400-1 and 1400-2 CPU boards.
Slot 8 The Computer Interface PCB (1030) provides communication between the CPU and the controller and interface boards. The RS232 communications is also handled by this board. The functions performed by the 1030 are S100 Bus interface, Priority Interrupt and Device Selection. This board is connected to the processor bus board. During the 1400-3 CPU usage the Computer Interface board provided the Video Signal to the monitor.
Note: HS Processor Interface Board (1730-5 current) connects the 1400, 1470, 1420 and the 1030.
Slot 9 The X-Axis Controller Board (1010) belongs in this slot. Please see Axis Controller Board information section below.
Slot 10 The Y-Axis Controller Board (1010) belongs in this slot.
Slot 11 The Z-Axis Controller Board (1010) belongs in this slot.
Slot 12 The B-Axis Controller Board (1010) belongs in this slot.
Slot 13 The A-Axis Controller Board (1010) belongs in this slot.
Slot 14 The Spindle Controller Board (1010) is a 1010 controller board but is NOT interchangeable with the axis controller because different components are installed on the board. An exception is the 1010-6 which has jumpers for both axis and spindle controller configurations. The Spindle Controller board must have spindle jumper configuration and the proper spindle software. The Spindle Controller sends the spindle forward and reverses signals to the 1100-2 board and the speed command directly to the spindle drive. Encoder information is fed back to the controller for rigid tapping, this provides spindle position to coordinate Z axis with spindle. A 1010-1 can not be used as a rigid tapping spindle controller.
Slot 15 The Clock Board (1020) generates the system clock signals used for feedrate control and Sine / Cosine signals to the resolver to be used for position feedback. The feedrate override control pot signal is input at J1.
Slot 16 The M-Function Board (1050) is used when more than the five standard M Functions is required or when a return signal is required. Please refer to detailed section (Section 09 Attached Optional Devices – M-Function Board use and setup).
Slot 17 The Mill Interface Board (1040) interfaces the control to the relays, switches, sensors and keyboard. It takes the CPU commands and activates the relays to perform the commanded task. Reads the sensors, switches and keyboard and sends the information to the CPU via Computer Interface Board.
Located in 1060 Motherboard Slot 17.
The Mill Interface Board (1040) interfaces the control to the relays, switches, sensors and keyboard. It takes the CPU commands and activates the relays to perform the commanded task. Reads the sensors, switches and keyboard and sends the information to the CPU via Computer Interface Board.
Compatibility:
All 1040 dash numbers are compatible with all versions of the 1400 CPU boards; 1400-1 to 1400-5. Except, the 1400-2 board was designed specifically for the Fadal Pallet Changer.
Testing the 1040 board.
First. the 1040 boards have backwards and forwards compatibility so the simplest test is to swap with another board if you have more than one Fadal Machine. Except machines with the Pallet Changer requires the 1040-2 hardware version.
The second option would be to use the internal controls Menu diagnostics.
To begin, at the prompt “ENTER NEXT COMMAND” enter the following commands:
Display Switches Status:
To enter the Switch Diagnostic System, enter the DI command. The Diagnostic System recognizes the following commands
About the 1060 Motherboard:
The backplane or motherboard provides power and the interconnecting circuitry between the PCBs. The original backplane (1060-0) had 17 slots for PCBs and the current backplane (1060-1A) has 14 board slots. The reduction in slots was done for cost savings since with the newer PCBs the slots were no longer used. Also the new motherboard does not have TB1 and TB2 so if M-Functions are used a M-Function Interface board (1340-0) and cable (WIR-1679) are required.
Slot 5 This is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Board (1400) slot. All CPU boardscome with 38K of battery backed memory. This memory is used to store thefollowing:• CNC Part Program• Tool Data – both Length and Diameter• Fixture Offset Data• SETP parameters• BacklashThe CPU board executes the part program by issuing commands to the other boards and monitors the inputs from the other boards and proceeds as required by program and external information.The Fadal CPUs are as follows:• 1400-1 – This was the first CPU, it is very rare, if you have problems with one please call Fadal for assistance.• 1400-2 – Served many years as the CPU. Can be in any of the first 5 slots however try to keep them in slot 5. Has a Program Module (1610-0) plugged into it, this module provides the operating program for the CPU. For optional memory expansion, memory expansion boards(1460-1) were added in slots 1 to 4. Each board contained 128K. Up to three memory boards could be added for a total of 422K.• 1400-3 – This CPU board was an interim CPU between the 1400-2 and the 1400-4. It has to be in slot 5 because of the bus board which connects the Computer Interface Board and the CPU. This CPU uses the Computer Interface for the video signal. This CPU uses the Program Module (1610-1) and the Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Board. (J4-J5) Up to 422K Expanded Memory total.• 1400-4 – This CPU board was used for years. It has to be in slot 5 because of the processor bus board which connects the Computer Interface Board (1030), the Video Graphics Board (1420-4) and the CPU. This CPU uses the Video Graphics for the video signal and the graphics. This CPU uses the Program Module (1610-1) and the Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Board. (J4-J5) Up to 422K Expanded Memory total.• 1400-5 - This CPU board is the current CPU. It has to be in slot 5 because of the processor bus board which connects the Computer Interface Board (1030), the Video Graphics Board (1420) and the CPU. This CPU uses the Video Graphics for the video signal and the graphics. This CPU uses the Program Module (1610-1) and the Expanded Memory Boards that plug into the CPU Board. (J4-J5) Up to 16MB Expanded Memory total.
