The installation and upgrade of Fadal memory expansion is a simple procedure when following the enclosed instructions. For Tech support contact us 800-324-3475.
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The installation of the memory expansion is a simple procedure when following the enclosed instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISCLAIMER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
SAFTEY PRECAUTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
GENERAL SAFEGARDS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
LIMITED WARRANTY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
POLICY INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
DISCLAIMER:
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made to be
accurate, the information contained herein does not intend to cover all details or variations of the products, nor to
provide for every possible contingency in connection with handling, installation, operation, or maintenance.
Features may be described herein, which are not present in or on all products. ITS assumes no obligation of notice
to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
ITS makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to, and assumes no
responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or usefulness of the information contained herein. No
warranties of merchantability or fitness for purposes shall apply.
SAFTEY PRECAUTION:
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE ON
EQUIPMENT! THIS INCLUDES:
♦ WHEN ADJUSTING OR CHANGING TOOLS
♦ WHEN MAKING MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
♦ WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WORK OR PERFORMING ANY SERVICE TO THE MACHINE
♦ WHEN REMOVING ANY GUARD
♦ WHEN REMOVING ANY BELTS OR PULLEYS
Independent Technology Service Inc.
9182 Independence Ave. Chatsworth, California 91311
Toll Free: 1.800.342.3475
M EMORY UPGRADE FOR FADAL MACHINES
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TO AVOID INJURY, ELECTRICL POWER MUST BE OFF WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
OR SERVICE ON EQUIPMENT!
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY IS ALWAYS A HAZARD IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT. EXTREME
CAUTION, IN ALL FACETS OF SAFETY, SHALL BE MAINTAINED. ALL COMPANY SAFETY STANDARDS,
PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS OF O.S.H.A. SHALL BE MAINTAINED DURING TRAINING, ASSEMBLY,
AND DISASSEMBLY OF PRECISION SPINDLES.
GENERAL SAFEGUARDS:
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DO NOT OPERATE THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY AND/OR ITS COMPONENTS UNLESS YOU HAVE
READ THIS DOCUMENT.
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RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT AND/OR THE VMC.
1. Read and Follow Instructions
Read all the safety and operating instructions supplied by Fadal prior to operating the spindle and/or its
components
2. Attachments and Equipment
Remove any tool from spindle and lock out access to work zone; i.e. the spindle.
Never add any attachments and/or equipment to the spindle assembly without approval of the manufacturer as
such additions may result in spindle failure, personal injury and/or voiding of the warranty.
3. Servicing
Do not attempt to service the machine and/or its components yourself as opening or removing covers and/or
guards may expose you to dangerous hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
4. Power
Disconnect all power to the machine before adding upgrade kit.
5. Protection
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Always wear proper eye, foot and head protection when lifting, transporting and/or servicing/operating any
machinery.
6. Accessories
Any mounting of equipment and/or its components should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by Fadal, if applicable.
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INSTALLATION PROCEEDURE
STEP 1 – RECORD ALL PARAMETERS IN THE CNC CONTROL.
Use the form to record your current parameters settings BEFORE installing the new memory board.
At the CNC prompt ENTER NEXT COMMAND
Enter the command SETP to display the parameter tables an record each setting. After installing the memory
board you will need to reenter all the CNC parameters.
STEP 2 – INSTALL MEMORY EXPANSION BOARD.
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Power OFF the machine, remove the 1400 CPU board and attach the expanded memory board.
STEP 3 – CLEAR AND FORMAT THE MEMORY.
Power ON the machine.
Enter CNC Diagnostics – Enter the command DI then type G0 3000 Note: use zero not the letter O
Select ZERO MEMORY
Select Y (to lose all programs) Power
Off CNC, wait 10 seconds.
Power ON
Reinitialize the memory for the CNC format:
At ENTER NEXT COMMAND
Enter command RI
Y
Y
Y
(control restarts)
AT ENTER NEXT COMMAND
Enter SETTO command to set the current tool in the tool turret as number 1
Enter BL command and set original blacklash values
Enter SETP and set all parameter values to the recorded values from the work sheet in step 1.
Press MANUAL to exit parameter menu
Power OFF the CNC and restore power after 10 seconds.
STEP 4 – TESTING THE MEMORY.
AT ENTER NEXT COMMAND
Enter DT command - All values should be zero
Enter the ME command to verify the new memory capacity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The machine is ready to run. Caution needs to be taken since the CNC parameters have
been changed and the possibility of incorrectly setting a parameter could affect the machines operation. It is
recommend that you “Dry-Run” the machine and verify correct operation of the machine before machining parts.
If you have any questions, call us at 800-342-3475 or email parts@itscnc.com
LIMITED WARRANTY:
Any component, sold by Independent Technology Service Inc., which, under normal operating conditions in the
plant of the original purchaser thereof, proves defective in material or workmanship within specified time (one year)
from the date of shipment by us, as determined by an inspection by us, will be repaired or replaced, at our
discretion, free of charge for repair. Customer is responsible for the shipping costs.
Provided that you promptly send to us notice of the defect and establish that the component has been properly
installed, maintained, and operated within the limits of rated and normal usage, and that no factory adjustments
have been tampered with or damage has occurred from contamination; i.e. water, coolant, any foreign material
such as chips or dust.
Independent Technology Service Inc. or agents liability is limited to repair or replacement of defective parts. as
examined and determined by us. Repaired items will carry a 90-day warranty or until fulfillment of original warranty
time; which ever is greater.
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All expressed and implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose are limited in duration to the warranty period, and no warranties, whether expressed or implied, will apply
after this period.
Under no circumstances shall Independent Technology Service Inc. or any of our affiliates have any liability
whatsoever for claims or damages arising out of the loss of use of any product or part sold to you. Nor shall we
have any liability to yourself or anyone for any indirect or consequential damages such as injuries to person and
property caused directly or indirectly by the product or part sold to you, and you agree in accepting our product or
part to save us harmless from any and all such claims or damages that may be initiated against us by third parties.
POLICY INFORMATION:
CORE RETURNS:
A CORE is defined as a used or broken part, capable of being repaired at a reasonable cost as determined by
Independent Technology Service Inc. A credit is given to parts specific and defined by us. Upon reception of the
CORE and if is determine by us to be repairable, we will issue a “Core Credit” for the amount determined at the
initial sale of the component less the cost of unusable parts of the assembly. Core returns not considered
repairable by us with either be returned or destroyed according to the customer’s instructions.
RESTOCKING:
We cannot receive a return part that has been damaged or in a condition that makes it unable to resale as originally
sold. Parts being returned must be returned in the same packaging and in the same condition (as determined by
us) as it was originally received. Components returned to us that are not under a warranty repair will be subject to a
15% restock fee. We will contact the customer to discuss returns considered unusable or damaged for possible
solutions.
SHIPPING:
Customer is responsible for all shipping unless determined by us to be our fault; i.e. the wrong part was shipped.