How do I set up my servo enable and spindle enable (?) so that I can run the mill manually, but still control the VFD via LinuxCNC? I'm not that familiar w/ the actual AXIS interface and unsure of all the features it has. I know I can add in features either through python widgets or Ladder. I'm using a 5i25/7i77 and Automation Direct GS2 VFD.
I am planning to have an external e-stop circuit turn on the PC and VFD at the same time so that the modbus can connect to the VFD. I noticed on my bench test that if the VFD is off, the HAL gs2 comp won't connect and stops loading LinuxCNC, or at least errors. I had thought that in AXIS, I would push the E-stop and then the Machine Enable button and have the Machine enable turn on the servo enable and VFD enable (if there is a VFD enable). The anilam has a 'manual/automatic' switch that I traced back to the servo enable relay that I can flip to leave the machine in enable mode, but disable the servo's. I think the problem w/ linuxCNC is that I'd manually disconnect the servo, start moving an axis and it would produce a FERROR that would take the machine out of Machine Enable and turn off the Spindle. Do I have the right? What I think I want in axis is a button to manually enable or disable the servos when in 'machine enable' mode. Is there such a button, or do I need to add via a python widget? Thanks, Mark ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Year. New Location. New Benefits. New Data Center in Ashburn, VA. GigeNET is offering a free month of service with a new server in Ashburn. Choose from 2 high performing configs, both with 100TB of bandwidth. Higher redundancy.Lower latency.Increased capacity.Completely compliant. http://p.sf.net/sfu/gigenet _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
