AXIS CURRENT MAX 2, 3, 32 With FANUC & YASKAWA Drives Most BMC machines have tapered gibs with

screws at both ends of the gib, one to adjust the gib pressure and one to lock the gib. Over tightening of these screws can damage the gib. The adjusting screws are on the top for the Z axis, the left hand end of the table for the X axis and the front of the saddle for the Y axis. The BMC 40/50 have gibs at both ends of X axis and do not have the lock screws. NOTE: The maximum rated current of the servo amplifiers must not be exceeded. The rated current for BMC 20/30 OEM/V1, FANUC MODEL 0/5, = 10 AMPS Peak. The rated current for BMC 40/50 OEM/V1, FANUC MODEL 10, = 15 AMPS Peak. The rated current for BMC 20 V2, (pre LR) YASKAWA AMPS, = 11 AMPS Peak. The rated current for BMC 20 LR/25/30 V2,YASKAWA AMPS, = 17 AMPS Peak. The rated current for BMC 40/50 V2, YASKAWA AMPS, = 42 AMPS Peak. The ULTIMAX 3 Multibus machines use the same amps as MAX 2 V2 machines.

THE PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING FANUC AXIS CURRENT IS AS FOLLOWS:

1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect a DVM positive lead to CH 10, 11, OR 12. Note: There are three sets of test points L, for X axis M for Y axis & N for Z axis. Connect negative lead to CH3. Set meter for VAC. Jog the axis at 100 IPM. The voltage reading on the meter is a VOLTS/AMP reading. EXAMPLE: The meter reads .255 VAC. This is equal to 2.55 AMPS of current. The axis being checked should be run full travel in both directions. Note The lowest and highest readings seen. BMC 20 2.5 to 3.5 2.5 to 3.5 4 to 5 3 to 4 BMC 20 LR 1 to 2 1 to 2 2 to 3 1 to 2 BMC 25/30 2 to 4 2 to 4 2 to 4 1 to 2 BMC 40/50 3 to 5 3 to 5 4 to 6 2 to 4

X axis Y axis Z+ axis Z- axis

YASKAWA AXIS CURRENT CHECKS 1. 2. 3. Check Axis Setup per Eng Doc # 757-4001-092. Check all axis. To check axis current draw, Connect a DVM with the positive lead to TM3-4 and the negative lead on the 0V of the appropriate axis amplifier. Note: Check all axes in both directions at 100 ipm over the full travel of the axis. Divide the meter reading by the appropriate value listed below. BMC 20 LR / 25 / 30=.484 VDC BMC 40/50=.200 VDC

1 amp on a BMC 20 = .789

Acceptable values are:

BMC 20: X&Y= BMC 20: +Z= BMC 20: -Z= BMC 25/30 X&Y= BMC 25/30 +Z= BMC 25/30 -Z= 2.5-3.5 A 4-5 A 3-4 A 2-4 A 2-4 A 1-2 A 1.973 - 2.762 VDC 3.156 - 3.945 VDC 2.367 - 3.156 VDC 0.968 - 1.936 VDC 0.968 - 1.936 VDC 0.484 - 0.968 VDC BMC 20LR: X&Y= BMC 20LR: +Z= BMC 20LR: -Z= BMC 40/50 X&Y= BMC 40/50 +Z = BMC 40/50 -Z = 1-2 A 2-3 A 1-2 A 0.484 - 0.968 VDC 0.968 - 1.936 VDC 0.484 - 0.968 VDC

3 - 5 A 0.6 - 1.0 VDC 4 - 6 A 0.8 - 1.2 VDC 2 - 4 A 0.4 - 0.8 VDC

When adjusting gibs on any mill use caution. Do not tighten them too much. The BMC 20 box way machines may not be able to reach the currents specified. If you can not adjust for the recommended currents, ensure that you have gib pressure by loosening the gibs until you have the minimum current (no further drop) then tighten gibs to obtain an increase in current draw. Be sure to verify axis operation by a cutting test, ETC.