11. First tests
11.1 Checking the input signals
Before starting the tests in motion, you should
first check the main input signals, such as:
• Homing sensors – HOME
• Limit switches – LIMIT
• Emergency stop – ESTOP
After running Mach3, go to „Diagnostics” tab. In
the „Input signals current state” the input signals
controls are shown. During the test, any of the
machine’s axes should not be on the limit switch
or homing sensor. You should manually, sequentially switch on the HOME sensors and verify if correct
controls light up. At the input signals controls the axes are marked as M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 what
corresponds in order to X, Y, Z, A, B, C. After HOME switches checking you should verify LIMIT switches.
Again - manually switch on the LIMITs on each axis and check on the screen, if correct controls light up. If
the control/s lights up constantly and after switching the LIMIT is off, it means wrong polarization – you
must change the configuration in the „Ports and pins” window (see previous sections).
If on all axes the HOME and LIMIT sensors works fine, it is time to check again the emergency stop signal
(Emergency). After switching the EStop – the control should flash red light. When you release it - it should
light off.
If everything works correctly, then press RESET on the screen and go to the next section.
If there is no response for the signals, you should check if program
communicates correctly with the CSMIO/IP-M controller. In the
diagnostic window „PlugIn Control/CSMIO-IP_Plugin” menu you can
check the connection status. If the control lights are red you can try to
quit and run Mach3 again. If it does not help look again at the sections
about configuration and installation.
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