Z axis fault 248

[HelpBot3000]

Sam, I just pieced together who you are. I took your order, lol!

Barry
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[Sam]

Hey Guys, I was just wondering could someone tell me, when you are doing a sensor check on the probe, what is the normal reading before you move the probe pointer, is it open or closed? I just happen to have a switch and probe cable, the one from the wall to the circuit card, that I order many moons ago and never had to use it. So, I am thinking about replacing it just to see if it will work. I have checked and unplugged all cables from the circuit card to the probe and it still remains closed. The probe and all the cables seem to be checking out ok, also do anyone have a continuity layout for checking the probe, I checked it against the new cable and the readings are the same. Any help is appreciated.

[AskBud]

Hey Guys, I was just wondering could someone tell me, when you are doing a sensor check on the probe, what is the normal reading before you move the probe pointer, is it open or closed? I just happen to have a switch and probe cable, the one from the wall to the circuit card, that I order many moons ago and never had to use it. So, I am thinking about replacing it just to see if it will work. I have checked and unplugged all cables from the circuit card to the probe and it still remains closed. The probe and all the cables seem to be checking out ok, also do anyone have a continuity layout for checking the probe, I checked it against the new cable and the readings are the same. Any help is appreciated.

The normal (Static) condition of the probe is "Closed".
Move the tip, and it should read "Open". Unplug the cord(s) and it should read "Open".

What I was pointing to is that if your checks all read "Closed", your have a machine problem.

If it reads "Open" when you un plug the mini connector near the probe (and it reads "Open"), plug it back in and move the probe tip. It should read "Open". If not, you have a probe problem.

Send me a private message if you wish.
AskBud