Dec 7th 2022
ZERO MEMORY for Battery Replacement or New Memory ExpansionIf installing a new battery, ignore memory board step 2STEP 1 – RECORD ALL DATA Enter the command BL to display the current Backlash set…
Published by NXGEN CNC
Feb 21st 2020
Click here for a PDF printout of this manual. All amplifiers need adjustment after installation. The adjustment is basically the same for all DC brush amplifiers. Above are the Glentek amplifie…
Published by NXGEN CNC
Jan 1st 2020
An overview of the Fadal Spindle Drive system and checks to perform upon failure.Always check the basics before replacing parts...Common Failure Points Recommended To Check1) Parameter Settings - …
Published by NXGEN CNC
Dec 23rd 2019
Click here for a PDF version of this post.The DC Motor used for the Fadal Machine has been manufactured by Baldor and Glentek for over thirty years with approximately 40,000 DC brush motors produced…
Published by NXGEN CNC
Dec 23rd 2019
Click here for a PDF printout of this manual. All brushless amplifiers need adjustment after installation. There are three pots that will need to be adjusted:1) Compensation PotThe Comp. affect…
Published by NXGEN CNC
Nov 8th 2019
Spindle Failure - Bearing failure is the most common reason for a spindle to fail. Today it seems the "end all" solution is to sell you an "upgrade" to Ceramic Bearings. Ceramic bearings are not…
Published by David de Caussin
Nov 8th 2019
Spindle Drive - One of the most common problems with a spindle drive running in the Vector mode is caused by the spindle motor encoder. Missing encoder pulses will basically confuse the drive and cau…
Published by David de Caussin
Sep 9th 2019
RS-232 Using A USB Port AdapterMany customers using software to upload or download with the Fadal machine have been experiencing problems after upgrading to a new PC. The problem is most new computer…
Published by David de Caussin
Dec 16th 2018
CNC Memory Errors - The CNC memory uses a "checksum" method to verify the integrity. If the memory becomes corrupted (fails a checksum test), the "memory error" message is displayed. One of the most…
Published by VMC Electric
Dec 16th 2018
Resolver Faults: A resolver fault occurs when the axis controller card doesn't detect the returning sine wave signal from the resolver. The originally the resolver signal originated from the clo…
Published by David de Caussin
