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    Default Z trips GFCI?

    Took me while to figure it out. Firing up C machine and B machine at the same time. C machine was carving and B was finding the bit. When it touches the bit plate the GFCI trips. Tried a different circuit, same result. When C machine is finished, I will try running the B by itself. What could cause this. Don't want to replace the Z motor if that isn't the problem. I just replaced the cut motor on this machine at 1919 hours.
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    Is your GFCI are hard wired receptacle or on on a outlet strip?
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    Is your dust collector running when it happens? IF yes, you need to ground your machine to the ground of the dust collector.

    OR this could be a wire touching metal like one of the board sensor wires....

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    Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) do not work well with digital electronics. I learned that when I bought my digital variable speed lathe. They work okay on regular power tools but for household use they are generally used on circuits where there is water nearby; eg. bathrooms, kitchens, water sprinkler systems, etc.
    Last edited by SteveNelson46; 09-17-2018 at 10:49 AM.
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