Use and Care Manual

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14.2 Controller function problems
* WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.
Symptom Possible Cause Correction *
Controller display is blank
or flickering.
Cable connections not tight. Inspect and tighten connections on controller
and server box.
Insufficient power supply. Have qualified electrician check incoming
power supply.
Fuse blown. Inspect and replace.
Interface damaged. Replace damaged part.
Controller damaged. Replace controller.
Controller keeps
restarting automatically.
Insufficient power supply. Have qualified electrician check incoming
power supply.
Local power grid unstable. Contact power company.
Controller damaged. Connect controller to computer via USB
cable. If problem still occurs, replace
controller.
Controller display reads
“Beyond Limit”.
Controller in different origin coordinate
system.
Verify that controller reads 1X, 1Y, 1Z.
If not, press MENU + 1 to return to original
settings.
Machine not returned to zero point,
cannot confirm actual position.
Move machine back to zero point working
origin.
Cannot set work origin on
controller.
Viewing wrong coordinate system. Press MENU + 1 to revert to first working
coordinate system.
Work origin less than actual drawing file
size.
Set correct work origin based upon drawing
file.
Incorrect work origin in drawing file. Revise drawing file and reload.
Buttons not functioning.
Enter MENU/System Setup/Buttons Check to
verify function. If buttons not working, replace
controller.
Work origin less than actual drawing file
size.
Set correct work origin based upon drawing
file.
Z-axis fall is too fast
during processing.
Working speed exceeds Z-axis
maximum speed.
Set to safe speed in: MENU/Machine
Setup/Max Speed Limit.
Loose coupling, or transmission
slipping.
Tighten connecting parts.
Connections between interface board
and motor drivers are disrupted.
Check and readjust connections.
Processing file error. Check file; download corrected file to U-disk
and retry.
Connection between Z-axis motor and
motor driver is disrupted or damaged.
Inspect and replace lines if needed.
Z-axis depth not
consistent each time
same file is processed
and after machine
homes.
Spoil board not flat. Re-mill (flycut) spoil board.
Workpiece is loose. Tighten workpiece to table.
Z-axis origin detection switch is faulty. Replace switch.
Interference in Z-axis homing process is
creating a false origin.
Readjust lines.
Processed workpiece
does not match file size.
Pulse equivalent incorrect.
Adjust pulse under: MENU/Machine Setup.
Wrong cutting tool used. Use proper tool for process.
Machine will not stop at
work origin when
returning.
Improper or loose connections.
Double click on MENU key, input signal self-
test, to determine if detection signal is
properly functioning.