7i96 Splindle Encoder setup.

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23 Jun 2024 09:37 #303628 by Wonkyaxis
Hi, Im retrofitting a ZX7045. Im trying to get a encoder setup on my spindle.
I used pncconfig to setup the spindle encoder, but when I run the spindle i get no feedback on linuxcnc.
I tried using hal.scope but im seeing no activity. Same goes for hal show.
I have a oscilloscope connected between the encoder A and ground and I can see the signal there.

This is my first advance linuxcnc build, so I'm still figuring out how to edit .HAL and .INI directly.
I suspect my encoder is not configured correctly. I have attached my INI and HAL files.

Can someone see if I did something wrong in my configuration?

Some extra info:
Mesa 7i96 (7i96d_1pwm.bit firmware)
1.5kw spindle on vfd with Pwm to 10V analog converter for speed control.

Encoder : Omron E6B2-CWZ3E-1024
Connection
A => TB2.Pin7
B => TB2.Pin10
Z => TB2.Pin13
GND => TB2.Pin9
5V => TB2.Pin12

Gear ratio between encoder and spindle: 1 turn spindle = 3 turns encoder. (i will fix this in the future to be 1:1)

Goal: tapping cycles and speed/torque control.
Speed/torque control through something like this:
I want linux cnc to run the spindle at 100%pwm first, then check the actual speed. 
If the desired speed achievable with pwm between 70 and 100%. Set pwm to required value.
If not achievable in pwm range, Stop and tell me to shift gear up or down.
Repeat speed set in new gear.

 

File Attachment:

File Name: Demill.ini
File Size:5 KB

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File Name: Demill.hal
File Size:12 KB

File Attachment:

File Name: xhc-whb04b-6.hal
File Size:13 KB
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23 Jun 2024 10:31 #303631 by Dave2024
Im not qualified to be the one to answer this but if I could attempt it would be perhaps your encoder is single ended and your board is configured for differential input. If you wanted you could try moving the jumpers on W1, W2 , and W3 over to the left pins and try check if you get any data.

In Pncconf on the Spindle page if you also have the encoder correctly connected to the encoder port A,B,Z and GND then click the 'Open Loop Test' button it should display encoder feedback

But otherwise theres some pros on here look for PCW and Tommylight they will get you setup
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wonkyaxis

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23 Jun 2024 11:18 #303637 by Wonkyaxis
Thank you, Yes, it works now. I can see rpm.

I thought it going to be something this stupid.
Jumper position, I did not think of jumper position.

Now I can move on to figuring out how to program my Speed/torque control.

Thank you. I have been banging my head against the wall for two weeks now trying to solve this. First thought it was EMI, so got a bunch of filter, shielded wire and earthed every thing on the machine. I even installed a second earthing rod in my house.

Lol all because a jumper position.

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23 Jun 2024 11:23 #303639 by tommylight

Im not qualified to be the one to answer this but if I could attempt it would be perhaps your encoder is single ended and your board is configured for differential input. If you wanted you could try moving the jumpers on W1, W2 , and W3 over to the left pins and try check if you get any data.

That would be the best answer right now, thank you.
After checking that we can move on to other stuff, if any.

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