Just shuts down.
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:55 pm
I have been running my machine for 4 years come next month. All problems have been handled easily. I am stumped on this one. During a run the machine will just shut down...no lights and everything stops. If I tap the front of the controller the lights come back on. I have to wait a minute or two and then if I select estop the software will respond. I can return to zero, dead on but I have to restart the project. I disconnected the controller, checked every connection in it. Snugged all screw type connections. Looked for any discoloration and loose solder joints. Everything looked good so I reinstalled it....same thing. I changed power source just in case that was the problem..same thing. I ran an 18ga wire from the controller to a grounded conduit run...same problem( this was in case of static build up). I would pull my hair out if I had any. I retired from the electronics field and I even tried the three beer theory. This one has got me.
I do understand it could very well be a defective component and possible heat related. Replacing the board is the last resort.
I do understand it could very well be a defective component and possible heat related. Replacing the board is the last resort.