The continuing saga - we got the IP-1 communicating with the MCS16 again by replacing a couple of chips on the VME1152 CPU board and now it's working again but have a new problem. The machine stops about every other time when changing nozzles with a "Cycle Alarm" error. Hopefully someone can shed some light on what to do.
Here are the details:
1) The Z axis works fine for picking and placing parts. 2) Stops with Cycle Alarm error after returning the nozzle and starting the Z axis upstroke on it's way to pick up the next nozzle. The Z axis only goes up a little bit before stopping. 3) After raising the Z axis 1/2 inch or so using the Z axis inching key and pressing START allows the machine to continue with the next nozzle as though nothing had happened. 4) The Z axis seems to go up and down smoothly.
Anyone have a suggestion or idea what to check?
Regards,
Bert
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