• All Files

Examine the Z-Axis Limit Switch

Overview/Background Information

The limit switch lights indicate connectivity with the PathPilot® controller. On the PathPilot® interface, on the Status tab, if the Limit Switch lights are:

• Off: The Machine Control Board isn't connected to the controller and the limit switches are open.
• On: Machine Control Board is connected to the controller and limit switches are closed.

What Steps Have I Already Taken?

You've determined that:

• The machine doesn't come out of reset
• The Machine Control Board has power

Follow the Troubleshooting Steps to determine the cause of the reset mode failure.

Before You Begin

If you haven't yet done so:

• On the machine column, locate the Z-axis limit switch.

  

Troubleshooting Steps

1. With one finger, press and hold the Z-axis limit switch.

   

2. From the PathPilot® interface, on the Status tab, locate the Z Limit light.

   

EUROEB_S

DINPro-Bold.ttf