Rye Quantum First Start... Drive Fault

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Okay quick update...

Got Alphacam loaded onto laptop, I'm using a usb to rs232 adapter to connect with the controller.

Simple rectangle in Alphacam...post processor (rye qmaxi Osai TC multidrill)... to Output nc.

Asks for X datum=0, then y datum=0 then tandem load - no.

Open in alphaedit and send to machine.

Machine accepts file and it shows in memory.

Start job.....stops....

I'm then getting X axis has exceeded limit...

Is this a noob error?

If only I had the Omicron 3000 controller manual....

Try again tomorrow

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This could be a simple mistake within Alphacam.

I always make a rectangle first point x0 y0 second point 2438.4 (you can put the basic math in this box and alpha cam will input the data like so: 96*25.4) y:48*25.4.
I actually have a 96"x48" MDF scratch board on the bed hence the sizes.

Now setting up this box will always dictate to me my working area for the bed, I have a couple of times not set this right and the machine has a hissy fit.

Now on to the more awkward bit. Checking to see if the micro switches for the machines boundaries haven't slipped and are clean.

I hope this kind of helps. Without being there its hard for me to guide you. Be really honest with you ive only been using this machine a year.


As for the Omicron 3000 controller manual, erm what's that haha Ive only got electrical schematics for the switching underside of the bed. To be really honest there is very little I use on the actual controller. Other than the usual start-up, and setting tool height Z Axis 0 and clearing the previous job I don't touch anything else within the menu system. Certainly a lot easier than my old Thermwood 5 Axis.

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I'm guessing the error could be that the sample file defaulted to imperial dimensions and you may have intended to cut a metric test piece.That wouldn't be the first time somebody has done such a thing-not that I'm admitting anything.......

I see that somebody else has used a 5 axis Thermwood-great machines but you needed to be very careful not to nudge anything because re-aligning the head wasn't a five minute job,or indeed cheap if you had to get the factory technician in to do the job.

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This could be a simple mistake within Alphacam.

I always make a rectangle first point x0 y0 second point 2438.4 (you can put the basic math in this box and alpha cam will input the data like so: 96*25.4) y:48*25.4.
I actually have a 96"x48" MDF scratch board on the bed hence the sizes.

Now setting up this box will always dictate to me my working area for the bed, I have a couple of times not set this right and the machine has a hissy fit.

Now on to the more awkward bit. Checking to see if the micro switches for the machines boundaries haven't slipped and are clean.

I hope this kind of helps. Without being there its hard for me to guide you. Be really honest with you ive only been using this machine a year.


As for the Omicron 3000 controller manual, erm what's that haha Ive only got electrical schematics for the switching underside of the bed. To be really honest there is very little I use on the actual controller. Other than the usual start-up, and setting tool height Z Axis 0 and clearing the previous job I don't touch anything else within the menu system. Certainly a lot easier than my old Thermwood 5 Axis.

Thanks again for your input.

I'll check and clean all the switches...
(It was the cabinet switch that threw up the original drive fault)

I know it's a big ask... would you be able to jot down what you do from power on to loading a job?

Ie.
1...press home
2...press datum etc...

It would be an enormous help for a CNC virgin!!

My manuals also consist of the machine schematics... I've literally searched for 2 days solid for something on the Omicron 3000, all I found was a brochure.... I'll post it up later.

Many thanks Derek

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[finski84]

Thanks again for your input.

I'll check and clean all the switches...
(It was the cabinet switch that threw up the original drive fault)

I know it's a big ask... would you be able to jot down what you do from power on to loading a job?

Ie.
1...press home
2...press datum etc...

It would be an enormous help for a CNC virgin!!

My manuals also consist of the machine schematics... I've literally searched for 2 days solid for something on the Omicron 3000, all I found was a brochure.... I'll post it up later.

Many thanks Derek

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First I just want to say sorry for the state of the pictures. Just quicker for me to take a picture of my old notes as I'm currently at work
Second I want to state that my usable working area on the bed is offset by x55 y25 which you will see in the first picture (ignore the scratch bed I'm about to change it )




(ignore the head 3 and head 4 swap, we had a electrical issue and the cable didn't reach anymore so they kept it cheap and swapped the cables)


As you see in this one you will notice my notes regarding the offset I have setup. I assume you woul just insert zero in both of these.

Then its just a matter of sending the program and hitting start

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Brilliant thanks so much.

I'm going over to the machine this afternoon, so I'll try again.

Yes the mm to inch did cross my mind... I'll double check that too.

Thanks again chaps...

I'll get this working if it kills me!!

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Ok at machine. Everything cleaned and checked.

I've gone through your notes and tried several times I'm still getting an axis exceeded fault each time.

This is what happens from power on...

Screen shows: Datum to home

I press Datum, machine tells me it's datuming the xyz axes.
Once finished I press Alt and screen shows X=0.005, Y=0.005, Z=149.976

Screen shows:Select Key
I follow your instructions on tool head setting etc.

Start job and whichever job I select instantly screen throws up:
Limit exceeded in 'x or y or z' position

I'm going to set up the same drawing in Alphacam and save it 3 times with different names, all other variables the same... to see what happens



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There is a machine reset in the menu... Would this be a bad idea?

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Apologies for the multiple posts!
My findings are this:

Job1: starts and stops after 1 second.

Job2: limit exceeded in X 5016.500

Job3: limit exceeded in X 5016.500

All 3 jobs were based on material size of x1200, y600 z-15

And a square cut x200,y200 to x400,y400 depth -5mm

I'm bamboozled

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