Fanuc 

Alarm 12 on S/P Series

Spindle Amplifiers -
Troubleshooting
Introduction
This document was prepared to aid the technician in troubleshooting the possible
causes of Alarm 12 (AL-12) on an S or P Series Spindle Amplifier. Alarm 12 is
generated when the spindle control area has sensed an abnormal amount of current
flowing in the DC link portion of the spindle. There are several reasons why this
condition could occur, the following procedure will attempt to narrow down the culprit
fault area.

Setup
The manual "Fanuc AC Spindle Servo Unit S Series/P Series", GFZ-65015E, is being
used as a guide for troubleshooting this alarm. It would be useful if the technician could
have this manual present while performing the steps outlined in this document.
Section 4 of the manual, entitled "TROUBLESHOOTING", contains a brief description of
each fault indicated in the display of the spindle drive as well as some general details of
the Fanuc alarms (including Alarm 12). In section 6, entitled "REPLACING FUSE AND
PCB" , you will find the procedure for the removal and troubleshooting of the PCB and
Transistor modules. Removal of PCB is necessary to be able to see and troubleshoot
the transistor modules, diode block, regenerative resistor and other components.
Procedure
Before starting, please take time to note the conditions that may have contributed to this
alarm: When id it occur, has it happened before, have you reset the drive repeatedly,
does it occur during a cut, etc. Also, note the part numbers of your spindle amplifier and
your spindle motor. These numbers will be necessary when calling the hotline and are
also needed to determine the specific Fanuc replacement parts you may need to
remedy the fault. The part number of the spindle amplifier can be found on a sticker
somewhere on the frame of the amplifier and will have the form A06B-6059-
Hxxx(#Hyyy). The motor part number can be obtained from the nameplate that appears
on the top of the motor (where the top is defined to be where the power connections
are) and will have the format A06B-0xxx-Bxxx#yyyy.
1. Be sure that power is off before starting and that the capacitors have bled off to less
than 60 VDC before removing any boards.
2. Mark all connectors (cables) and wiring prior to removal.
3. Remove the connectors (cables) from the top board and then remove top board by
pushing outward on the 7 tabs that hold the board in place.
4. Remove all the screws that hold the power board in place on top of the transistor
modules.
5. Set your multi-meter to measure Ohms using the 10X scale or if your meter has a
diode scale, you can also use this setting. Using the diagram as a guide, perform the
following steps recording each measurement:
TRANSISTOR MODULE LAYOUT

NOTE: This is a generalized diagram, your module may not exactly match

a. With the plus meter lead on the collector ( P ) read to U,V,W

b. With the plus meter lead on U, V, W read to N (-)
c. With the plus meter lead on ( P ) read to B1, B3, B5
d. With the plus meter lead on U,V,W read to B2, B4, B6
e. With B1, B3, B5, plus read to U, V, W
f. With B2, B4, B6, plus read to N ( - )

Transistor Module Troubleshoothing Chart

Terminal Probe Normal Abnormal

C-E C: (+) 500-600 Short or Infinity

Ohms

C: (-) Infinity Short or 500-600 Ohms

C-B C: (+) 500-600 Short or Infinity

Ohms

C: (-) Infinity Short or 500-600 Ohms

B-E B: (+) 500-600 Short or Infinity

Ohms

B: (-) 500-600 Short or Infinity

Ohms
6. Compare your readings with chart above. Steps a & b were checking C - E, steps c
& d were checking C - B and steps e & f were checking B - E. You must perform this
testing procedure on all the transistor modules present in your amplifier.

When a transistor is defective, generally shorts are found between collector and emitter
or collector and base. If your transistor module fails any of the tests, it needs to be
replaced. The appropriate part number for the transistor modules can be obtained from
Appendix 5 of the manual "AC Spindle Servo Unit S Series/P Series".

If transistor modules are replaced, be sure to apply a coating of heatsink compound to

the back prior to installation. Be careful not to apply too much compound (too much will
cause an insulating effect and reduce the life of the transistor).

At this time also inspect the diode module ( D1 ) at the top of the drive with your meter
as well as the thermostat. Inspect the magnetic contactors ( MCC1, MCC2 ) , reactor
and capacitors ( C1, C2 ) for damage and repair as needed.

Alarm 12 may also be caused by a failure in the motor itself. Even if you find problems
in the spindle drive area, do not forget to check the motor for possible problems.

 Make a visual inspection of the motor if possible, are any contaminates such as
coolant or oil visible? If so determine to what extent they have penetrated the motor,
clean if possible.

 Check the motor (power) for grounds with your meter if possible or if one is
available, use a megger to test the insulation.

Motors meggering infinity have no contamination, motors meggering less than infinity
but greater than 20 Megaohms are considered good, but need continual monitoring to
see how much the contamination is effecting the motor.
Motors meggering less than 20 Megaohms have insulation that is deteriorating and
need constant monitoring, usually weekly.
Motors meggering equal to or less than 1 Megaohm have insulation that has failed.
Efforts should be made to determine the exact cause and rectify the condition. The
motor may have to be replaced; check the cables and connectors for coolant
penetration, dry out (if necessary) and re-megger. Also, try meggering motor without the
cables attached.
If coolant has penetrated the Fanuc motor environment, consider solutions that would
limit the amount of coolant that the motor is exposed to.
All checks should be completed before reassembly. After assembly, visually inspect the
drive before applying power to ensure all connections were made and no screws are
missing or left out.
Fanuc Spindle NVRAM
Initialization Procedure  

PROCEDURE 1 NVRAM INSTALLATION AND INITIALIZATION

INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Spindle PCB on Digital Spindle Drives uses a non-volatile memory chip (NVRAM) which contains
data from the spindle EPROM chips and also the Machine Tool Builder's spindle parameters
PROBLEM:
An incomplete temporary power down of the AC Spindle Drive can allow the CPU to write incorrect data
to the NVRAM chip. If this corruption of the data occurs, Alarm 17 (AL-17) will result on the Spindle PCB
7-segment display upon power up. The NVRAM chip must be initialized to restore operation
AFFECTED DRIVE BOARDS:
The following table identifies Spindle PCBs with which this problem may occur.

APPLICABLE SPINDLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

A16B-1100-0200 Before 13B Size 1S-3S Drive

A16B-1100-0261 Before 08B 3I and 6I Drive

A20B-1003-0300 Before 07B Size 8I Drive

A20B-1003-0010 Before 10B Size 6S-22S Drive

A20B-1001-0120 Before 17F Size 6-22 Drive

SOLUTION:
For Spindle PCB's in the above list, an adapter PCB (A20B-9001-0030) is installed between the NVRAM
chip and the Spindle PCB socket to prevent reoccurrence of AL-17.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPINDLE ADAPTER SOCKET for the procedure to add
this Adapter PCB.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
A20B-9001-0030 SPINDLE ADAPTER
PCB

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPINDLE ADAPTER

SOCKET
1. With power on, and no spindle alarms active, record the Spindle Parameters with the following
method:
a. Press all 4 buttons ("MODE", "UP", "DOWN", and "DATA SET") simultaneously until 7-segment
display reads "FFFFF" and then release the keys.
b. Press and hold the "MODE" button and use the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons to go to the different
parameter locations and record the values for each parameter (1 - 40) on paper. These values will be
set to default values when the unit is initialized.
 2. Remove power from the Spindle Drive.
3. Remove the NVRAM chip from the socket located near the 7-segment display on the Spindle Drive
PCB.
4. Plug the Adapter PCB into the NVRAM socket on the Spindle PCB. Install the Adapter PCB so that
the jumper is in the same direction as the IC chips on the Spindle Control PCB.
5. Plug the NVRAM chip into the Adapter PCB with the orientation notch DOWNWARD.
6. Put the Adapter PCB jumper to the SET position.
7. Put the jumper (S1) on the Spindle Drive PCB to the TEST position.
8. Power up the Spindle Drive. The 7-segment display will continually count up with hexadecimal
numbers.
9. Press all 4 buttons on the keypad simultaneously until the 7-segment display reads "FFFFF". Release
the buttons. The display will resume counting hexadecimally.
10. Press and hold the "MODE" button and press and release the "UP" button until the display reads "FC-
22".
11. Press and hold the "DATA SET" button until the display blinks on and off 3 times with the message
"Good" displayed.
12. Remove power from the Spindle Drive.
13. Put the jumper (S1) on the Spindle Drive PCB back in the DRIVE position. (Leave the Adapter PCB
jumper in the SET position).
14. Power up the Spindle Drive.
15. Press all 4 buttons on the keypad simultaneously until the 7-segment display reads "FFFFF". Release
the buttons.
16. Set the Spindle Parameters by holding the "MODE" button in and pressing the "UP" or "DOWN"
buttons to get to the desires parameter location. See Note II.
17. Set the MTB's parameter values by incrementing or decrementing the default parameter value with
the "UP" or "DOWN" button.
18. When all values have been set, push and hold the "DATA SET" button until the display reads "88888"
and then release it.
19. Move the Adapter PCB jumper to the Drive position. (This disables data from being written to the
NVRAM chip.)
NOTES:
I. If it is necessary to change any of the Spindle Parameters again, the Adapter PCB jumper must be
put into the SET position. Follow the procedure in the Maintenance Manual for setting Spindle
Parameters. Put the Adapter PCB jumper in the DRIVE position when complete.
EXAMPLE:
If a parameter is changed in accordance with the Maintenance Manual, without first putting the Adapter
PCB into the SET position, the drive appears to successfully take the new parameter setting. When the
Drive is powered down and back up again, the new parameter setting will be lost.

II. Only set parameter values F-00 through F-40. Parameters F-41 through F-53 MUST REMAIN AT
THE DEFAULT VALUE AFTER INITIALIZATION.
 

PROCEDURE 2 SPINDLE DRIVE NVRAM INITIALIZATION

Many Fanuc Spindle Drives share a common Control PCB. For all Digital; Spindle Drives (with the
exception of Serial), information from a pair of EPROMs mounted on the Spindle Control PCB furnishes
the Fanuc motor specific data required by the drive. Information from these EPROMs along with the
MTB's parameter settings are maintained on the Spindle Control PCB in a non-volatile device called an
NVRAM chip. When changing the Spindle Control PCB, it is important to initialize the NVRAM on the
replacement Spindle PCB prior to setting the MTB's parameters.
NVRAM Initialization Procedure
1. With power off, move the existing pair of EPROMs from the faulty Spindle Control PCB to
the replacement PCB. Eproms are marked up with the version number of software and below this 001
and 002, These numbers correspond to the numbers on the PCB (see picture below). The Eprom will
have a notch in please align this with the notch in the IC Socket on the Spindle Card.
The NVRAM IC will require swapping over from your old board.
2. With power off, move jumper S1 to the TEST position.
3. Move jumper SH to the SET position (if your drive has this jumper).
4. Turn power on. Simultaneously press all 4 keypad buttons momentarily and use the MODE and UP
arrow keys to increment to FC-22 in the 7-segment display.
5. Press and hold the DATA SET keypad button until "Good" appears on the display.
6. With power off, move jumper S1 to the DRIVE position.
7. Apply power and set the MTB's parameters with the procedure in the Maintenance Manual. Move
jumper SH to the DRIVE position (if your drive has this jumper).

HINTS:
Record you MTB parameter settings BEFORE you have a drive problem.
Spindle Interface Software Revisions

Analog Interface Spindle Software Series

Prior to GE Fanuc’s digital serial interface, analog interface digital spindle amplifiers
used different PROMs, mounted on the amplifier, for each motor. These software series
were as follows (as listed in the spindle maintenance manuals):
 9700 series SW for the A06B-6055 series amplifiers
 9800 series SW for the A06B-6059 S series amplifiers
 9900 series SW for the A06B-6060 I series amplifiers
 9B00 series SW added speed range switching for the S amplifiers
 9C00 series SW added spindle motor switching for the S amplifiers
Serial Interface Spindle Software
Serial interface digital spindle amplifiers use common software for all motors as the
motor type is defined by setting parameters in the CNC.
A number of serial interface spindle amplifier software versions have been developed.
The function and latest revision of these versions are identified by the #H5XX amplifier
order number suffix as indicated in the table below:

Serial Interface Software Function and Revision by Amplifier Order

Number

Amp
Amp Suffix Software Revision Function

6062 #H500 9A00 1E First serial amp worked with 16 bit

Series 0 CNC

6063 #H510 9A10 1N First serial amp for 32 bit CNCs

6063 #H511 9A11 1L Adds spindle motor switching

6063 #H512 9A12 1D Provides high speed operation

6064 #H520 9A20 1J New standard, adds override

feature

6064 #H521 9A21 1M Adds spindle switching function

6064 #H522 9A22 1A Provides high speed operation

6064 #H550 9A50 1W New standard software for IGBT

version amplifier

    9A52   SPECIAL
 Fanuc AC digital spindle speed
adjustment procedure  

AC Digital Spindle Speed Adjustment

The following procedure outlines the process for setting up and adjusting the spindle speed of a GE
FANUC AC Digital Spindle Drive installation. It assumes the following:
 M03 is CW (spindle forward) for the motor shaft and uses spindle input SFR signal.
 M04 is CCW (spindle reverse) for the Fanuc motor shaft and uses spindle input SRVsignal.
 Programming of 0 RPM is possible. Some MTB's limit the minimum spindle speed. Proper spindle
adjustment requires 0 RPM. Change the minimum spindle speed limit for adjustments and reset to
desired minimum speed afterward.
The following are the Basic Steps for Spindle Speed Adjustment
I. Set CNC Output Voltage Offset.
II. Set Spindle Amp Tach Offset and Input Voltage Offset
III. Set CNC Output Voltage Scaling
IV. Set Spindle Amp Input Voltage Scaling
V. Verify Operation
 

I. Set CNC Output Voltage Offset

a. Connect DVM to Spindle Control PCB Test Points DA2 and 0V.
b. Program M03 S0000 .
c. Adjust the following parameters until 0.00 V is measured.
Series 0T. . . . . . . . . . . 539
Series 0M. . . . . . . . . . .577
Series 10/11/12/15 . . . 5613
 

II. Set Spindle Amp Tach Offset and Input Voltage Offset.
a. Connect DVM to Spindle Control PCB T.P. TS3 and 0V.
b. With M03 and S0000 programmed, adjust RV3 (1S - 3S) or Spindle Amp parameter F-29
(all others) for 0.00 V .
c. Adjust Spindle Amp parameter F-10 for 0 RPM on 7-segment display.
d. Program M04 S0000 and adjust F-11 for 0 RPM on 7-segment display.
e. Stop spindle (M05) and pess DATA SET to store Spindle Amp parameters.
 

III. Set CNC Output Voltage Scaling

a. Connect DVM to Spindle Control PCB T.P. DA2 and 0V .
b. Program 3/4 of Max Speed for the high gear range. (For 4500 RPM Spindle, program S3375)
 c. Adjust the following Gain parameters for 7.5 V .
Series 0T/M. . . . . . . . . . 516
Series 10/11/12/15 . . . . 5614
 

IV. Set Spindle Amp Input Voltage Scaling

a. With M03 and 3/4 of max spindle speed programmed, adjust RV1 (1S - 3S) or Spindle Amp
parameter F-13 (all others) until the proper RPM is reached on the 7-segment display.
b. Program M04 and 3/4 of max spindle speed and adjust RV2 (1S - 3S) or F-14 for the same
speed.
c. Stop spindle (M05) and pess DATA SET to store Spindle Amp parameters
 

V. Verify Operation
a. Power off/on and keep the DVM on Spindle Control PCB T.P. DA2 and 0V .
b. Program M03 and desired speed.
c. Verify proper voltage and spindle RPM for several different S commands.
d. Repeat above step with with M04.
 

Proper Readings across DA2 and 0V T.P. on Spindle Control PCB:

 

Voltage for Voltage for

Programmed
4500 RPM 6000 RPM
RPM
Spindle Spindle

0 0.00 0.00

500 1.11 0.83

1000 2.22 1.67

2000 4.44 3.33

2250 5.00 3.75

3000 6.67 5.00

4500 0.00 7.50

6000 -- 10.00
Fanuc RS232 Troubleshooting,
Help & Settings
GE FANUC controls use a serial port to transfer data between the control and a
computer or other device. There are a number of reasons why the communications
would not be working properly. This document details the basic steps of troubleshooting
the problem and finding a solution.
PROCEDURE 
If no data is being input/output or serial port alarms are occurring.
1. Check the cable for proper connections. See Cable section below for cable diagram.
Connect your computer up directly to the machine to eliminate cable junctions,
switchboxes, etc.
2. Try communicating in the opposite direction than the one you are currently having
trouble with.

3. If the control has another active port try communicating using it.

4. If you are having trouble with down/uploading on the PMC side try down/uploading
on the CNC side (or vice-versa).

5. If you have a Fanuc communications device such as a Floppy Cassette or a Handy

File, try to communicate to the CNC using it's standard setup.
6. Check your computer or other device by using it to communicate to another control,
if available.

7. Make sure that the sending and receiving devices are set to the same baud rate,
parity, stop bits and device type.

8. Insert an RS-232 tester (readily available from electronic stores for less than £15)
into the line to check signal conditions. If not available, use a meter. See testing
section below.

RS232 CONNECTIONS
Check your cable against the following diagrams. RS232 is limited to communicating at
distances of < 50 Ft. For testing purposes connect a short cable directly from the
computer to the machine.
TESTING 
The RS232 breakout box is connected inline with the cable to monitor the
communications signals. It has about 10 tristate LED's which monitor the signal lines
indicating one color for positive voltage, another for negative and off for 0V.

The following chart indicates the LED states for the listed conditions. The box is plugged
is inserted on the control side of the cable.

S1 S2 S3

SD Toggling Neg Neg

RD Neg Toggling Neg

RS, CS Pos Pos Neg

DR, CD, ER Pos Pos Neg

S1 Control Downloading Properly

S2 Control Uploading Properly

S3 Power up state or after DR OFF alarm occurred

If any of the signals are 0V or at the incorrect level this indicates a problem with the
device controlling that signal. When the breakout box is inserted between the cable and
the CNC then SD, RS, CS, DR, CD, ER are controlled by the CNC and RD is controlled
by the computer. If it was inserted between the computer and the cable then the exact
opposite is true.

If you are using a meter then the Positive level is 8.5 Volts and the Negative level is -8.5
Volts from the control. Your computer should be emitting similar voltages.

NOTE:
On all Fanuc controls, pin 25 of the RS-232 port is supplied with +24v from the control
for use with specific GE Fanuc devices (ex. Handy File). DO NOT connect this pin
through to your PC or it may be damaged

LED Display Error Codes Fanuc

10, 11 and 12 Master PCB Alarms
Introduction
This document serves as a supplement to "Maintenance Manual 10/11/12
(100/110/120)", publication number GFZ (B) -54015E/06, pp. 105~106. It contains the
error codes that can appear in the seven segment LED display on the master PCB's of
the Series 10, 11 and 12 GE Fanuc controls as well as brief troubleshooting
procedures. Please make sure to note capitalization of any letters that appear in the
display before checking this list for the cause of the alarm. Additionally, the part
numbers of the fiber optic cables used on these controls is included at the end of this
document.
Error Code Description
A
 MDI connection failure.
 Check optical cable connection and connector of CRT/MDI unit.
 Replace master PCB, MDI PCB, or optical fiber cable.
 Check optical interface ( MDI/CRT ~ Master PCB. )
C
 MDI failure (incorrect ID number)
 Check the type ( 9", 14", etc. ) of CRT/MDI unit or the edition number of
 NC software.
 Connection unit of operators panel or its connecting cable is defective.
 Change MDI/CRT PCB, Operator’s I/O PCB.
E
 System Error
 Loose contact at connector of PCB’s to master PCB.
 Replace (1) Master PCB, (2) NC software ROM, or (3) ROM board.
 Check message at CRT.
 No message on CRT - Clear all memory.
 Wrong combination of ROM chips in system. Check Option Data Sheet against S/W
ROM set.
 Wrong option parameters. May need extra RAM chips.
F
 Connection failure of connection unit or I/O cards D1 ~ D3.
 Check the optical fiber cable connection of these units and connectors
 Replace master PCB, connection unit, I/O cards D1~D3, or optical fiber cable.
 Optical Interface ( I/O ~ Master PCB ).IF01A PCB plugged into wrong slot in I/O
rack.
 Failed I/O module in I/O base unit.
H
 Different type of above mentioned unit ( incorrect ID number )
 Check the above inputs for their specified types or check the edition number of NC
software.
 Connection of Conn. Unit 2 or its connecting cable (flat ) is defective. Conn. Unit 1 ~
2
J
 PC or interface converter does not function ( while waiting for answer )
 Check if PMC ROM cassette, PMC RAM board or interface converter is mounted on
master PCB; or replace the above PCB.
 Bad ladder or blank PMC cassette. Clear PMC RAM to correct
L
 Waiting for PMC ready
 Replace PMC ROM, PMC ROM cassette, or PMC RAM board.
 Check the PMC program ( bug in program ). Loose contact at I/O module ( pos.
etc. ) connector to back panel..
b
 RAM check error. Transfer error through optical fiber cable.
 Replace the master PCB or ROM/RAM board additional memory.
 Wrong combination of ROM chips in system. Check Option Data Sheet against S/W
ROM set.
 Check alarm LED of the units connected by optical fiber cable.
 Replace master PCB, MDI PCB, connection unit PCB, I/O unit, or optical fiber cable
( replace PCB with alarm LED lit. )
c
 ( high failure rate )
 Replace PMC RAM if using PC debug. (PMC RAM board).
 Loose connection of custom LSI’s on PCB’s.
 Wrong program in PMC RAM board. Clear RAM to correct.
 SW ( Write Enable ) of PMC RAM was OFF when turning power on.
 Problem with contact of connector of Master PCB to I/O unit.
 Problem with ACP board.
 Failure of System s/w EPROM's.
 Failure of CRT/MDI power supply - check +5 on CA3, pins 4,5,6 or CP23, pins 1,2;
+24 on CD1, pin 14 or CP23, pins 5,6
d
 Get when NMI occurs continually. Either RAM Parity or the power off signal occurs.
 Check cable J91 between the Input Unit and Power Supply Unit, or for a failed Input
Unit.
 Replace master PCB, connection unit, I/O cards D1~D3, or optical fiber cable.
 Optical Interface ( I/O ~ Master PCB ).
 IF01A PCB plugged into wrong slot in I/O rack.
O
 ( IPL mode ).
 If unable to get out of IPL mode, change MDI PCB
1
 Normal operation in progress
4
 Bad ACP daughter board
 Replace ACP daughter board
8
 On first power up. Problem caused by clock, custom LSI, CPU, BAC, or master PCB
 Replace the appropriate board (master PCB)
BLANK (All segments unlit)
 Fanuc power supply fault
Optical Interface cables for the FS 10/11/12
 Armored
 A02B-0072-K801 5M
 A02B-0072-K802 10M
 A02B-0072-K803 15M
 Not armored
 A02B-0072-K843 1M
 A02B-0072-K841 1.5M
 A02B-0072-K842 3M

Diagnosing a FANUC Spindle Drive Alarm 12 Code

Step 1 - If a FANUC Alarm 12 Code is issued immediately after a spindle rotation command is
specified:

 Check for a short-circuit between the motor power leads. Faulty motor power leads may be
generating the Alarm 12 and ought to be replaced.
 Determine whether or not the motor is short-circuited to ground. If the motor is short-circuited
to ground, this indicates an insulation failure in the motor winding.
 Find out the specific parameters of the drive motor and make sure they are correctly set.
 The SPM may be faulty due to a destroyed power element (IGBT, IPM). Investigate the
condition of the SPM and, if the unit is faulty, replace it.

Step 2 - If the Alarm 12 is generated during spindle rotation:

 Make sure the specific parameters of your drive motor are correctly set.
 A power element (IGBT, IPM) may be destroyed. Investigate the condition of the SPM and, if
the unit is faulty, replace it.
 Check the spindle sensor signal waveform. If a speed sensor signal error is discovered,
make an adjustment or replace the sensor.

How to initialize the memory (NV-RAM) on the AC Digital Spindle PCB.

ALARM #17

1) Obtain a current spindle parameter list from the Machine Tool Builder.
(This parameter list was supplied by the MTB and should be with the machine.)

2) Turn main power off.

3) On the spindle board change the jumper setting "S1" from DRIVE to TEST.

4) On newer spindle PCB, "SH" jumper must be set from DRIVE to SET.
(Most spindle boards do not have this jumper setting.)

5) Turn the main power on.

You will see the 7 segment display changing as follows.
(00000) to (11111) to...to (FFFFF) to (00000) etc.
6) Push and hold down all 4 buttons (MODE, DATA SET, UP & DOWN)
at the same time until you see (FFFFF) on the display.

7) Push and hold down the (MODE) button, while pushing the (UP) or (DOWN)
button until (FC-22) is displayed.

8) Push and hold the (DATA SET) button until you see (GOOD) on the display.

9) Turn the main power off.

10) Change the "S1" jumper setting from TEST to DRIVE.

11) Change the "SN" jumper setting from SET to DRIVE. (If board has jumper)

At this point, the generic spindle parameters are set. Your machine will not operate properly with these
parameters.
The next step is to load the customized parameters back into your machine. The MTB parameter list is
needed at this time.

HOW TO CHANGE PARAMETERS

1) With the main power off, set the "SH" jumper from DRIVE to SET
(Most spindle boards do not have this jumper setting.)

2) Turn the main power on.

3) Push and hold all 4 buttons (MODE, DATA SET, UP & DOWN)
at the same time until you see (FFFFF) on the display.

4) Push the (MODE) button, you will see parameter number (F-00) Release the(MODE) button to see the
parameter contents.

5) To change the parameter number, push and hold down the (MODE) button, and push the (UP) or
(DOWN) buttons to scroll to the next parameter.

6) To change contents of parameter, release the (MODE) button and push the (UP) or (DOWN) button.
Change the value to the values on the parameter sheet.

7) After all parameters have been changed, push and hold the (DATA SET) button untill you see (88888)
on the display

8) Turn the main power off.

9) Change the "SH" jumper setting from SET to DRIVE. (if jumper is used)

The spindle board has been initalized and the parameters reset. At this time your spindle should run.

To my mind type of machine does not very matter. The following text from manual for spindle amp. of
Tsugami NP 32. But data for spindle amp. of Tsugami NU4Y are enclosed too.
F00 - Motor rotation speed display
F01 - Machine stand-by finish signal (MRDY) in use ("1") or not in use ("0")
F02 - Speed override in use ("1") or not in use ("0")
F03 - Setting of speed override setting range at 0 to 120% ("1") or at 0 to 100% ("0")
F04 - Setting of speed command voltage ("0" when external analog commans are in use and "1" when
DAC in
use "0".
F05 - Setting of highest rotation speed: in case of standart version 5000 RPM, ("0") 6000 RPM ("1"); in
case of high-speed version 10000 RPM ("0"), 12000 RPM ("1"), 15000 RPM ("2"), 20000 RPM ("3").
F06 - Setting pattern for output limit:
discription pattern1 pattern 2
No output limit 0 0
Limit for acceleration/
decceleration only 1 4
Limit for normal ro
tation only and not for
acc/dec 2 5
Limit for norm. rot.
and for acc/dec 3 6
F07 - Value setting for out put limit (the rated maximum output is 100)
F08 - Delay-time setting until power to motor is shut off (delay time = set value x 40 msec)
F09 - Power to motor shut off ("1") or not shut off ("0") depending on machine stand-by finish signal
(MRDY)
F10 - Speed error offset adjustment when forward rotation is set (SFR) is commanded
F11 - Speed error offset adjustment when reverse rotation is set (SRV) is commanded
F12 - Speed error offset adjustment when orientation (ORCM) is commanded
F13 - Rotation speed adjustment for forward rotation direction
F14 - Rotation speed adjustment for reverse rotation direction
F15 - Rotation speed when speed command is 10V ( rot. speed = set value x 100 RPM )
F16 - Detection range of speed attainment signal ( detection range = within the percentage (+/-%) value
set in ralation to the command rotation speed
F17 - Detection level of speed detection signal ( detection range = not more than the percentage (+/-%)
value
set in ralation to the maximum rotation speed )
F18 - Setting of torque limit value (torque limit value = not more than the percentage (+/-%) value set in
ralation to the maximum output )
F19 - Setting of time required for acc/dec ( time = set value in seconds )
F20 - Regenerative power limit (adjustment during dec.; setting range 0 to 100 )
F21 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "P" HIGH gear ( CTH = 1 )
F22 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "P" LOW gear ( CTH = 0 )
F23 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "P" at time of orientation: HIGH gear
F24 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "P" at time of orientation: LOW gear
F25 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "I" HIGH gear ( CTH = 1 )
F26 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "I" LOW gear ( CTH = 0 )
F27 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "I" at time of orientation: HIGH gear
F28 - Setting of speed-control phase compensation "I" at time of orientation: LOW gear
F29 - Adjustment of speed detection offset (adjusted at machine's time of shipment)
F30 - Adjustment of rotation speed display
F31 - Settig of rigid tap mode
F32 - Setting of normal motor voltage
F33 - Setting of motor voltage at time of orientation
F34 - Setting of motor voltage during rigid tap mode
F35 - Speed zero signal detection level ( detection range = not more than the percentage (%) value set in
ralation to the maximum rotation speed )
I have got 2 types of motors: model 8 (Tsugami NU4Y, NC - 10T) and model 6 (Tsugami NP32, NC - 0T).
Give you settings for both types correspondently:
F00 = blank, blank
F01 = 1; 1
F02 = 0; 0
F03 = 0; 0
F04 = 0; 0
F05 = 0, 1
F06 = 0; 0
F07 = 100; 100
F08 = 5; 5
F09 = 0; 0
F10 = 128; data depends on the type of machine. Refer to separate table of parameters (I can not see
parameters right now, but manual says: normal setting is 128)
F11 = 148; data depends on the type of machine. Refer to separate table of parameters (I can not see
parameters right now, but manual says: normal setting is 128)
F12 = 128; data depends on the type of machine. Refer to separate table of parameters (I can not see
parameters right now, but manual says: normal setting is 128)
F12 = 128; data depends on the type of machine. Refer to separate table of parameters (I can not see
parameters right now, but manual says: normal setting is 128)
F13 = 194; manual says that normal setting depends on the type of motor and data depends on the type
of machine. Refer to separate table of parameters (I can not see parameters right now).
F14 = 195; manual says that normal setting depends on the type of motor and data depends on the type
of achine. Refer to separate table of parameters (I can not see parameters right now).
F15 = 45; 60
F16 = 15; 15
F17 = 3; 3
F18 = 50; 70
F19 = 20; 10
F20 = 70; 60
F21 = 50; 50
F22 = 50; 50
F23 = 100; 100
F24 = 100; 100
F25 = 30; 30
F26 = 30; 30
F27 = 30; 30
F28 = 30; 30
F29 = 119; 128 (approx.)
F30 = 0; 0
F31 = 0; 1
F32 = 10; 11
F33 = 10; 10
F34 = 100; 100
F35 = 75; 75
F36~F40 = 0;0
So these are the parameters for main spindle on A06B-6059-K0311.

Parameter- Data- Description

F00 0 Speed motor is dispayed
F01 0 Signal (MRDY) is used
F02 0 Use/No used speed override
F03 0 Range of speeed override
F04 0
F05 1 Maximum speed
F06 3 Output limit pattern
F07 100 Limit output value
F08 5 Delay time to motor inter.
F09 0 Use/No use mrdy signal
F10 124 Error offset in CW (SRF)
F11 147 Error offset in CCW (SRV)
F12 128 Offset in orien. (ORCM)
F13 34 Adjust speed in CW (SRF)
F14 34 Adjust speed in CCW (SRV)
F15 50 Speed with 10 Vs
F16 15 Detec. Range speed (SAR)
F17 3 Detec. Range speed (SDT)
F18 50 Torque limit value (TLMH)
F19 10 Aceleration/Deceleration time
F20 40 Limit regenerative power
F21 50 Velo. Loop gain high gear
F22 50 Velo. Loop gain low gear
F23 100 Velo. Loop gain orient h.g.
F24 100 Velo. Loop gain orient l.g.
F25 30 Velo. Loop gain h.g.
F26 30 Velo. Loop gain l.g.
F27 30 Velo. Loop gain orient h.g.
F28 30 Velo. Loop gain orient h..g.
F29 160 Speed offset (Test TS3)
F30 0 Motor speed indication
F31 1 Rigid tap mode (TLML)
F32 10 Motor voltage normal operat.
F33 10 Motor voltage in orientation
F34 100 Motor voltage in rigid tap
F35 75 Detection R.P.M. N=0 signal
F36 70 Detection range load
F37 0 Time constant torque deceleration start
F38 0 Control deceleration
F39 0 Control stable rotation with no load
F40 0 Control in torque limitation

PARAMETERS WITH STANDARD VALUE:

Parameter Data Description
F41 64 Current loop gain
F42 10 Slip compen. con.
F43 16 Slip constant
F44 10 Voltage compens.
F45 5 Max. amplitude
F46 30 Second. cur. const
F47 8 Cur. estimat. const
F48 71 Const. torque point
F49 56 Excit. weaken. point
F50 73 Volt. conv. const.
F51 2 Gear 128=1 255=2
F52 127 Cur.Conver. Const
F53 11 Curren loop P gain

These Parameters are from tabele. This motor type is 8S and there is 6S, 12S, 15S, 18S, 8P, 12P, 15P,
18P, 22P, 30P, 40P.