Software v3.47 M62 issue

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cholmesy

cholmesy
Hi

With the recent update I wont be able to use my machine in the way I was.

The note about neededing to specify a location after using M64 or M65 is impractical for my machine.

My machine also has a PLC being used for some automated machining functions. I would use M62 with a G04 pause to operate a input on the PLC. If I install this update I will no longer be able to do this. Can the requirement for moving to a location be changed?



Below is a sample block of the functions I use.

X190 Y1295
M62 P1
G04 P200
M63 P1
M00

"Masso waits for external input -Resume- which comes from the PLC once PLC operations complete"

"Masso Moves to next location and sends start signal to PLC via a M62 Ouput and waits again"

X107 Y1240
M62 P1
G04 P200
M63 P1
M00



I thought about using Coolant output but I use 2 separate M62 P commands.

Any ideas on a workaround?

Regards Colin
 
cncnutz

cncnutz

CNCnutz
Staff member
Hi Colin,

Replace M62 with M64 and M63 with M65 and it will work as it did before. It is just a change of M code, the function remains the same.
Sorry for the inconvenience but it brings the output on / off in line with other Gcode standards.

This is what you want to use from version 3.47 onward for your application

X190 Y1295
M64 P1
G04 P200
M65 P1
M00

Regards Peter
 
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cholmesy

cholmesy
Thanks Peter the below comment from the email has me confused though?
CAUTION: If no motion is commanded, the output will not turn OFF. It is best to specify motion immediately following the M63 command.

So is this caution not accurate for my situation?
 
masso-support

masso-support

MASSO Support
Staff member
Hi cholmesy

I'm assuming here that you have the G2 controller.

The M63 & M63 Gcodes are no longer supported in the G2 and will not work for you. Their function has been reassigned to M64 & M65
M64 works exactly the same as M62 used too.
M65 works exactly the same as M63 used too.
IMPORTANT Change: M62 and M63 commands have now been moved to M64 and M65, please see this link for more information: M62 and M63.
Click to expand...

Anywhere that you use M62 please change it to M64 and where you use M63 change it to M65.



The new M62 & M63 codes are only supported in the Masso G3 and are output synchronized with motion hence the need to include a motion command to actually change the output. Due to memory restraints the function could not be added to the G2 but the M codes were changed on the G2 so that they match the G3.

Hope this makes sense.
Cheers Peter
 
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peter35

Peter35
I am also having an issue with this update.

Mill 5A-2798 Core V3.10 Version V3.47

When l press direction key on screen with mouse with continuous mode, the direction selected does not stop when mouse released and axis continues to move.

I need to hit emergency stop, reclick direction arrow and then release emergency stop.

This happens with both X & Y axis, have not tried Z axis.

I will be removing this update.
 
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philr

PhilR
Along with Peter35 I have an issue when using a MPG controller since the software update, in resolution 3 (0.5mm) the axis does not stop after the wheel has been turned for rapid feed, the only way to stop the feed is either 1.E-Stop 2. switch resolution. Because of this issue I will revert to the last release, this worked.

Phil
 
masso-support

masso-support

MASSO Support
Staff member
Hi PhilR
We have found a bug that affects some users and seems to be linked to the axis settings. It did not show up in our trial tests. We are investigating and should have a bug fix for this ?shortly.

If you would like to share a copy of your settings file it would be much appreciated.


Cheers Peter
 
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