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This document gives instructions on installing the 770M+ Servo Upgrade Kit on a mill.

Product Information

Product: 770M+ Servo Upgrade Kit (PN 39275)

Quantity

Description

1

770M+ Enclosure Decal (PN 39395)

1

770M+ Electrical Cabinet Decal (PN 39394)

3

8-Position Terminal Block (PN 32877)

4

Adapter Plate (PN 39362)

1

Sikaflex (PN 51481)

4

Cable Gland (PN 35974)

1

Dielectric Grease (PN 38268)

4

Flex Conduit Fitting (PN 30628)

4

M5 × 0.8 - 20 mm Socket Cap Screw (PN 30357)

4

M5 Flat Washer (39305)

4

M5 Lock Washer (PN 30534)

1

M5 Tap (PN 33420)

1

M5 Tap Drill (PN 33641)

1

X-Axis Servo Control Cable (PN 39398)

1

Y-Axis Servo Control Cable (PN 39399)

1

Z-Axis Servo Control Cable (PN 39401)

1

X-Axis Servo Power Cable (PN 39402)

1

Y-Axis Servo Power Cable (PN 39403)

1

Z-Axis Servo Power Cable (PN 39405)

7

Spade Electrical Connector (PN 30610)

1

X-Axis Flex Conduit (PN 30627)

1

X-Axis Motor Cover Assembly (PN 39284)

1

X-Axis Servo Motor (PN 38406)

1

Y-Axis Servo Motor (PN 38702)

1

Z-Axis Brake (PN 38399)

1

Z-Axis Servo Motor (PN 38407)

NOTE: If any items are missing, 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.

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  • 1-2-3 block (or similar)

  • Adhesive tape

  • Ammonia-free window cleaner (or similar)

  • Bar clamp

  • Center punch

  • Channellock pliers

  • Electric drill

  • Electrical tape (or similar)

  • Flat-blade screwdriver

  • Flat-blade screwdriver, small

  • Ladder (about 3 ft)

  • Marker

  • Metric hex wrench set

  • Mild degreaser (like Simple Green®)

  • Needle-nose pliers

  • Paper towels

  • Phillips screwdriver

  • Plastic squeegee (or similar)

  • Tap handle

  • Two-by-four, two (or similar 3-in. block of wood)

  • Wire crimper

  • Wire stripper

Before You Begin

  • Automatic Oiler Required You must confirm that the mill is regularly oiled. If you don't, there's a risk of motor faults. Use an Automatic Oiler Kit: 115 Vac (PN 38254).

  • Clean Machine Clean all chips and swarf from the machine with a bench brush and a dustpan.

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Install an Update File from a USB Drive

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  1. From the PathPilot support center, download the most recent PathPilot update file.

  2. Transfer the PathPilot update file to a USB drive.

  3. Put the USB drive into the PathPilot controller.

  4. Confirm that the PathPilot controller is powered on and out of Reset mode.

  5. From the Status tab, select Update.

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  1. Put back the Z column cover that you set aside in "Prepare the Machine".

  2. Power on the machine and the PathPilot controller.

    1. Insert the power plug(s) into the wall outlet. If your system is hardwired, restore power to the circuit breaker(s).

    2. Turn the Main Disconnect switch to ON on the side of the electrical cabinet.

    3. Twist out the machine's red Emergency Stop button, which enables movement to the machine axes and the spindle.

    4. Press the Reset button.

  3. If you haven't yet done so, configure the PathPilot operating system for an servo motor mill configuration:

    1. From the Main tab, in the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN CONFIG. Then select the Enter key.

    2. From the Tormach Machine Controller Configuration screen, select the new machine configuration. Then select Save and Exit.
      The PathPilot interface displays.

  4. From the PathPilot interface, select Reset.

  5. Confirm that the machine can freely move to the reference position:

    1. Reference the Z-axis before referencing the other axes so that the spindle is clear of any possible obstructions: from the PathPilot interface, select Ref Z.

    2. Once the spindle is clear of any possible obstructions, select Ref X and Ref Y.

  6. Depending on the result of Step 5, do one of the following:

    1. Correct Movement Remove the set of two-by-fours on the machine table, and put back the drip tray that you set aside in "Prepare the Machine".

    2. Incorrect Movement 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.

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