Axis test, 8 – diagnostics axis test – Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 User Manual

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8 – Diagnostics

Axis Test

This test verifies axis operation. Conduct this test if there is:

A runaway axis

No motion

Erratic motion

A high number of position errors

Multiple parts are not cut the correct size

In order for all axes to pass, the following conditions need to be met.

You can only test the amount of axes that are enabled on the hardware key (axes installed in Control Information kit).

If you have a 2-axis CNC, you still have 4 or 6 physical axes

The test will not allow you to test the other axes. Nothing will happen when you click on the 3

rd

/4

th

axis connector

for example.

Axes are tested by their assignment in Phoenix.

Axis switching, like Dual Transverse, CBH if no 3

rd

axis, or Rotate/Tilt on a 4 axis CNC, will fail the axis diagnostic

test.

If you are not using the 3rd or 4th axis, or have an assignment that puts the axis at 5 and higher in the application,
you can test the hardware by temporarily assigning the 3rd and 4th axes to Sensor THCs.

To test an axis:

1. On the Machine Interface screen, choose the axis port you want to test.

WARNING

To prevent motion on the table, disconnect all axis cables from the CNC before
conducting this test.

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