VMX Maintenance Frontmatter.pdfUsing This ManualTable of ContentsFigure ListTable ListVMX Maintenance Checklist.pdfVMX Maintenance ChecklistVMX Maintenance Ch2.pdfMachine StandardsDirectivesOther StandardsSafe Installation of Guarding System and MachineGuarding SystemMachineFoundation ConditionsElectrical Service RequirementsConnecting Electrical ServiceRecommended Isolation Transformer ConfigurationGrounding EquipmentCompressed Air RequirementsSpecificationConnecting Compressed AirAnti-Vibration MountingsInitial Test and ExaminationSafety CircuitsGuidelinesCE Safety Circuits Commissioning ChecklistMode: Manual SetupMode: Automatic PreparationMode: Automatic ProductionSafe OperationTraining for OperatorsSetupOperation and MaintenanceSafe Working PracticesResponsible ConductPersonal CareWearing ApparelHeavy LiftingHousekeepingControl SystemsNoise LevelsPersons Trapped in MachineVMX Maintenance Ch1.pdfMachine ComponentsOverviewMachine Model NamesFrameTableHeadGuidewaysSwitches and SensorsEnclosureSpindle and Drive SystemSpindleAC Spindle Drive UnitElectronic Spindle OrientationProximity Sensor Spindle OrientationSpindle MotorTool Retention KnobsAxes Motion SystemServo MotorsBallscrews and BearingsFeedback SystemsAutomatic Tool Changer40-Taper Tool ChangerATC with 40-Station Tool MagazineATC with 24-Station Tool Magazine50-Taper Tool Changer with 32 Tool Station MagazineMachine Electrical CabinetSafety Procedures for Electrical ServiceHandling Printed Circuit BoardsElectrical Cabinet ComponentsElectrical Cabinet Operating TemperatureElectrical Cabinet LayoutPower SupplyCNC ElectronicsUltimax ISA Control Card RackMain CPU BoardPeripheral InterfaceVGA and Dual VGA BoardsMotion Control BoardCANbus Controller BoardCANbus DC I/O BackplaneI/O Interface BoardCANbus DC I/O NodeCommunication PortsRS-232-C Serial PortsIndexer PortNetwork PortsOperator Control ConsoleFlat Panel Node PCBCoolant SystemPneumatic SystemVMX Maintenance Ch3.pdfMachine MaintenanceDaily Operational ChecksCleaning the MachineFloppy Disk Drive and DiskettesHeat ExchangerExterior WiringLubricationAutolube SystemCheck Filler Screen and Fluid LevelActivate System ManuallyAdjust Autolube Discharge RateReplace Oil and Suction FilterAutomatic Tool ChangerATC Oil UnitMaintain the Oil LevelReplace the ATC OilATC Hydraulic UnitMaintain Fluid LevelReplace Hydraulic OilPneumatic System FRL UnitSet Air PressureMaintain Lubricator Oil LevelAdjust Drip Rate ScrewCheck and Replace Air Filter ElementCheck Auto Moisture DrainSpindle TaperSpindle Oil ChillerMaintain Oil Level in Spindle Oil Chiller TankInspect the Air Filter ScreenMaintain Oil in Chiller TankCoolant SystemSelecting CoolantPreparing CoolantMaintaining the Coolant – VMX 24, VMX 30, VMX 42,Maintaining the Coolant – VMX50 and VMX 50/50TReplacing CoolantCoolant Filter for CTSChip Conveyor TankZ AxisX and Y AxesGreasing the Outriggers – VMX64Greasing the Rotary Union Bearing Assembly CTS and CTS-ReadyVMX 24, 30 and 42 with CTS or CTS-readyVMX50, VMX50 S and VMX 50/50TVMX64 (40T and 50T)Lubricating the ATC Cam Unit – VMX64Greasing the ATC Magazine Chain – VMX64Cleaning the Tool Lock PinsTool HoldersLimit Switches and DogsMachine GroundMachine LevelDescriptions of Failure ModesPower-Up TroubleshootingNo Response on the ConsoleInitialization Error MessagesError Messages on Input ScreenCorrective MeasuresSwap Out a Printed Circuit BoardCheck WiringPerform a ResetEmergency Stop ConditionMachine DiagnosticsCommon ProblemsPower-on Self TestMachine VoltagesCoolant SystemMotion and Spindle RotationEnvironmental ConditionsOrdering Replacement PartsProviding Information Required for Parts OrdersReturning Parts704-0213-203 Maintenance and Safety Manual VMX Machining Centers September 2003 Maintenance and Safety Manual for Hurco VMX Machining Centers Hurco Manufacturing Company reserves the right to incorporate any modifications or improvements in machines and machine specifications which it considers necessary, and does not assume any obligation to make any said changes in machines or equipment previously sold. 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Box 68180 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180 Tel (317) 293-5309 (products) (317) 298-2635 (service) Fax (317) 328-2812 (service) For Hurco subsidiary contact information, go to Hurco’s website: www.hurco.comVMX Maintenance Checklist Daily (Every 8-10 Hours) Page  Perform daily operational checks 3-1  Clean machine 3-2  Check floppy drive and diskettes 3-2  Check all lubricant levels 3-2  Check the FRL Unit air pressure 3-12  Check/clean coolant levels and filters 3-16  Clean