7i97t Mesaflash Problem

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01 Jan 2026 18:06 #340848 by Robin123

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Furthermore, the Mesa disconnects after approximately 5 minutes with these values. The 1A Ff fuse doesn't blow, but the wire deforms. I suspect that due to increased contact resistance, the voltage at the Mesa is no longer sufficient.

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01 Jan 2026 19:38 #340850 by PCW

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Yes, the PWM value (from the PID component) should increase as the position
error increases.

Did you check the 5V power?

Are CR23 and CR27 (Yellow LEDs near the center of the card) both fully illuminated?
(these LEDS indicate the analog +16/-12V power supply operation)

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02 Jan 2026 11:57 #340875 by Robin123

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The lower LED is slightly dim. I adjusted the voltage; it was 4.6V, now it's 5.1V. When I move the axis, the fuse trips immediately, but the wire only deforms slightly more. Is 1A too low, or is the Mesa fuse defective?

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02 Jan 2026 12:10 #340877 by tommylight

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I would venture a guess at wrong wiring, so first check if analog grounds are wired correctly, from your explanation this seems to be the reason.

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02 Jan 2026 12:13 #340878 by Robin123

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I haven't wired them up yet, but the fuse issue also happened when the power amplifiers were connected.

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02 Jan 2026 15:00 #340885 by PCW

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What Mesa fuse? There are PTCs to protect the 5V encoder wiring, if these trip, you have a wiring error.

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02 Jan 2026 15:08 #340887 by Robin123

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I installed a 1A FF miniature fuse for the Mesa.

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02 Jan 2026 16:43 #340892 by PCW

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If a 1A fuse blows with no encoders connected and analog outputs open (or at least not shorted).
the 7I97T is damaged...

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