PANEL PRO
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Outside dimensions too large:
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Verify “use holding nibs” is checked on the cut dialog.
Finish poor:
Make sure work is clamped securely so it cannot move vertically or horizontally.
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Use rough cut and fine cut
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Use sharp end mill.
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Make sure there are no loose components on the machine such as the Z axis
bearings.
Panel Pro will not respond to jog commands (status bar reads “controller not
found” on power up.
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RS232 cable not hooked up
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Power turned off
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Proper port selected in the defaults menu. (double click on options > hardware >
port to auto locate controller)
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Microcontroller problem in controller (contact Buller Enterprises, Inc.)
X or Y axis will not move, or move very slowly.
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Check options > hardware > steps per inch should be approximately 5080.
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Check options > move > traverse speed should normally set at 200 to 250. If a
large number like 1000 is used, the movement may be very slow.
Jerky or erratic movement
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Make sure that traverse speed is not set too high.
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If you are using a network, make sure that either the network is working properly
or disabled in my computer\system. An unplugged network cable will raise
havoc with Panel Pro.
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If only one motor is mis-behaving, one of the two driver circuits may be open
anywhere between the drivers and motor.
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Make sure motor to lead screw coupler is not dragging on surrounding structure.
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Make sure both X axis motors are running. Disconnect the x axis ball nuts from
the Y axis and jog to see if one is not running.
Mis-alignment from one hole to another.
The Panel Pro has lost steps.
