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Verify the Installation

After installing the base machine, you must verify the installation. Complete the following steps in the order listed:

Power On the Machine

  1. Use a multimeter to verify that the electrical service in your location meets the following requirements. If your location does not meet these requirements, do not install the machine. Instead, you must consult with a local electrician about your options.

    1. Primary Power Required Single-Phase 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz
      NOTE: Single-phase 120 Vac minimum when on 50 Hz.

    2. Recommended Circuit Amperage Dedicated 20 A breaker

  2. Connect the machine's mains power cable to the verified electrical service.

  3. Find the Main Disconnect switch, and then remove the hang tag (if present).

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  1. Verify that the blue Reset LED on the operator box comes on. From the PathPilot interface, on the Status tab, verify that the Machine OK light changes from yellow to green.
    Once both are on, the machine is powered on and ready to operate.

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  1. Select Reset.

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Power Off the Machine

  1. Push the Emergency Stop button on the operator box to lock it into the disabled position.

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  1. Open the spindle door and locate the spindle belt.

  2. From the PathPilot interface, confirm that the Spindle Range button matches the spindle belt position.

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If necessary, select Spindle Range to match the spindle's belt position.

  1. Close and latch the spindle door.

  2. From the PathPilot interface, confirm that the Spindle Override slider isn't set to 0% (when it's set to 0%, the slider is yellow). To clear the override, select RPM 100%.

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NOTE: The Spindle Override slider changes the programmed spindle speed by a specific percentage. If it's set to 0%, the spindle won't move during the following steps in this procedure. For information, see About Spindle Override.

  1. From the PathPilot interface, in the RPM DRO fieldDRO field, type 500. Then select the Enter key.

  2. Select FWD.

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  1. Select STOP.
    The spindle stops rotating.

  2. Select REV.
    The spindle rotates counterclockwise (viewed from above) at 500 rpm.

  3. Select STOP.
    The spindle stops rotating.

  4. In the RPM DRO fieldDRO field, type 1000. Then select the Enter key.

  5. Select FWD.
    The spindle rotates clockwise (viewed from above) at 1000 rpm.

  6. Repeat the procedure at 1000 rpm.

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This is a section of the 770MX operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10587.

If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.