7i76e I/O Input Field Stopped Working

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07 Nov 2024 20:28 #314037 by SertanATL
I am running 7i76e with linuxcnc 2.8.4 for a engraving router for a year now and today it started to give a fault while machining(file attached). After 5 minutes it stopped working entirely and gave me a warning at the start saying input-08 is not plugged in. I removed the number 8 from Pncconf and tried again but then it was input-09. I removed all of them it was the spindle, after the spindle machine turned on. XYZ axis work no problem but nothing else. I then swapped the 7i76e from a different machine that I have and problem was solved. Is my card dead or is there something that I can do?
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07 Nov 2024 20:35 #314039 by PCW
Those errors suggest a problem with either the 7I76E field I/O side power supply or
serial communications (not a specific issue of the inputs)

If you contact Mesa by email, they can issue a RMA for analysis/repair/replacement
of the card.
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07 Nov 2024 20:39 #314040 by SertanATL
Thank you for quick reply.

Since 7i76e are not available, I am planning to buy 7i96S instead. Are they a suitable replacement for 7i76e? My setup is very basic, file is attached. Mesa cards just confuse me...

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07 Nov 2024 21:35 #314044 by PCW
A 7I96S can replace a 7I76E if you can get by with the more limited I/O
(11 inputs and 6 outputs instead of 32 inputs and 16 outputs))

You can add a 7I84 to a 7I96S if you need additional I/O
(this adds 32 inputs and 16 outputs)

Also 7I76EUs should be available in about 4-6 weeks
(7I76EU is the universal output version of the 7I76E
that supports sourcing, sinking or push-pull outputs)

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08 Nov 2024 06:49 #314063 by SertanATL
I ordered 3 new 7i96S for 2 of my machines and 1 backup. I only need few inputs, thank you for taking the time.

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08 Nov 2024 06:51 #314064 by SertanATL
In case this happens to anyone else, I reached out to Mesa and they replied back quickly. They offerred to fix the card for free if under warranty, for a small fee if not. Unfortunately shipping is more costly than card since I live in Turkey, therefore I decided to scrap the card.

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