SETTING UP KFLOP, KANALOG FOR NEW CNC ROUTER RETROFIT

[TomKerekes]

Hi Noel,

The term fieldbus can be used for many different things. Two wires might be RS485? Possibly ModBus? If you knew all the details and protocols and IO assignments, it might be possible to keep it in place and use it.

Otherwise as you say, you might remove it and replace with direct connections.

[NOELNOG]

Hi Tom

I downloaded the last Kmotion version 5.1.0, and installed, i did the new version procedure, reboot kflop, now Kmotion open ok, init ok DROs turn green ok, but when try to jog, axis get disable, turn to yellow, i am using the same C programs same configuration, also when try to run Gcode, axis disable ans Dros turn yellow, and message G code Error axis disabled-Gcode aborted, then I went back to 5.0.7 but still the same, what can i do to fix it.

thanks

Noel

[TomKerekes]

Hi Noel,

Check the KMotion.exe Console Screen for any messages.

Can you move with KMotion.exe's Step Response Screen?

Please post your KMotionCNC | Tool Setup | Trajectory Planner Screen.

[NOELNOG]

the problem was in the Init C program, i pasted a wrong configuration init C program, it had axis disabled, i fixed already.

thank you Tom.

[NOELNOG]

Hi Tom

I have a question regarding to the length of the usb cable from pc to kflop, i am working with a machine that it's electrical cabinet is located on one end of the machine but the control pedestal it's about 8 feet away, so i will replace the old control for a new pc and kflop, but i am not sure where to place kflop and IO's cards, inside the electrical cabinet nearby the drives and run a long usb cable to the pc or install kflop near the pc and run the step and direction wires 8 feet away to the drives, what would the best configuration to avoid electrical noise.

Thank you,

[TomKerekes]

Hi Noel,

That's a tough call. USB is supposed to allow up to 5 meters so I would probably go that route.

[NOELNOG]

perfect, thank you for your good help.

[NOELNOG]

Hi Tom.

What type of encoder signal Kanalog needs? i know is Differential signal it is Square or sinusoidal? i bet is square right? or it can handle both?

Thanks

[TomKerekes]

Hi Noel,

See here.

[NOELNOG]

Hi Tom
Is kflop affected when power fails? We have an issue when power fail sometimes, i have the pc and kflop's power supply connected to a ups so when power fail they still on only the machine turns off, when power get back we reset everything and rehome machine, but sometimes it runs away at very high speed, sometimes the spindle does not start after that power failure