Retrofitting a 3-axis VMC with DC servos - guidance needed
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03 Jul 2026 00:16 #347475
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Its okay if i make the config file with mesa ct?
And i need to make a simple config to test all or how is the correct procedure?
bw I test the ping for 60s and came with 0% of package loss.
And i need to make a simple config to test all or how is the correct procedure?
bw I test the ping for 60s and came with 0% of package loss.
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03 Jul 2026 11:17 #347479
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Btw I am looking for the datasheet, connection diagrams, or pinout details for a Fanuc AC Spindle Drive Unit
Drive Model: A06B-6060-H003
Control PCB (Top Card): A16B-1100-0261/08B
I am specifically trying to trace the control signals and feedback interfaces (CN1, CN2). Since Fanuc doesn't publish individual datasheets for these part numbers, I am having trouble finding the exact schematics or the correct manual code that covers this specific board revision.
Note: I have attached an image showing how this drive is wired according to the machine's original electrical diagram. However, I want to verify it to be absolutely sure. It caught my attention that, in this original setup, there is no feedback loop going back to the old controller, which seems a bit unusual and is part of why I want to double-check the actual pinout.
Thanks in advance!
Drive Model: A06B-6060-H003
Control PCB (Top Card): A16B-1100-0261/08B
I am specifically trying to trace the control signals and feedback interfaces (CN1, CN2). Since Fanuc doesn't publish individual datasheets for these part numbers, I am having trouble finding the exact schematics or the correct manual code that covers this specific board revision.
Note: I have attached an image showing how this drive is wired according to the machine's original electrical diagram. However, I want to verify it to be absolutely sure. It caught my attention that, in this original setup, there is no feedback loop going back to the old controller, which seems a bit unusual and is part of why I want to double-check the actual pinout.
Thanks in advance!
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08 Jul 2026 20:54 #347611
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I managed to get the machine to power up and boot into LinuxCNC, and I’ve put together a basic configuration just to test it on the bench.
What would you do next? I was planning to load the driver for the 7i74 onto my 7i97T so I could configure communications with the other boards.
What would you do next? I was planning to load the driver for the 7i74 onto my 7i97T so I could configure communications with the other boards.
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08 Jul 2026 21:11 #347612
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what are the differences between the 7i97t_7i74d.bin and the 7i97t_7i74d2.bin
What should i use?
flashing direcly from mesact is a good idea?
What should i use?
flashing direcly from mesact is a good idea?
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09 Jul 2026 02:42 #347619
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7i97t_7i74d.bin and 7i97t_7i74d2.bin differ
in that 7i97t_7i74d.bin has just one Sserial port
with channel 0 on the 7I97T and channels 1..7 on the 7I74
7i97t_7i74d2.bin has 2 Sserial ports with port0, channel 0
on the 7I97T and port1 channels 0..7 on the 7I74
The reason for the nearly identical firmware images is that 7i97t_7i74d
matches the older 7I97 firmware, and 7i97t_7i74d2 ( with 2 Sserial ports and
all 7I74 channels available ) wont fit in a 7I97 with its smaller FPGA.
in that 7i97t_7i74d.bin has just one Sserial port
with channel 0 on the 7I97T and channels 1..7 on the 7I74
7i97t_7i74d2.bin has 2 Sserial ports with port0, channel 0
on the 7I97T and port1 channels 0..7 on the 7I74
The reason for the nearly identical firmware images is that 7i97t_7i74d
matches the older 7I97 firmware, and 7i97t_7i74d2 ( with 2 Sserial ports and
all 7I74 channels available ) wont fit in a 7I97 with its smaller FPGA.
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18 Jul 2026 23:53 #347828
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I flash the 7i97t with the 7i97t_7i74d2.bin.
now i have a bit of a trouble cause i looking to connect the 7i84u, but the trouble is i can´t understand correctly if i need to supply 5v to the 7i84u or is it supply by the 7i74 or its switched by VIN (and its need to be 8 to 32V) right now im working with all the parts in the desktop and dont have a 24V line here. i need to supply the voltage to VIN or im passing somenthing by.
Thanks
now i have a bit of a trouble cause i looking to connect the 7i84u, but the trouble is i can´t understand correctly if i need to supply 5v to the 7i84u or is it supply by the 7i74 or its switched by VIN (and its need to be 8 to 32V) right now im working with all the parts in the desktop and dont have a 24V line here. i need to supply the voltage to VIN or im passing somenthing by.
Thanks
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19 Jul 2026 02:03 #347830
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The 7I84U needs its own power supply.
You must supply VFIELDA and VFIELDB (Usually the same)
These set the output voltage and the input thresholds.
Normally VIN comes from VFIELDB (W1 LEFT=default)
VFIELDA and VFIELDB are supplied via the ORANGE connector (TB1)
on the 7I84U.
There is a small 5V supply needed for the 7I84Us isolated serial interface
This comes from the RJ-45 connector, and in turn from either the 7I74 or
7I97TA.
You must supply VFIELDA and VFIELDB (Usually the same)
These set the output voltage and the input thresholds.
Normally VIN comes from VFIELDB (W1 LEFT=default)
VFIELDA and VFIELDB are supplied via the ORANGE connector (TB1)
on the 7I84U.
There is a small 5V supply needed for the 7I84Us isolated serial interface
This comes from the RJ-45 connector, and in turn from either the 7I74 or
7I97TA.
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