Hello all, thanks for your answers to my previous posts. For those who what to say "I told you so". Ok I accept that.
Anyway, I received the VMC 15 last week, Appeared to be in ok condition off the truck (except for being dirty). Rented the big forklift and got it in the basement with about 1" to spare on top. Upon my initial cleanup and looking over the machine, I noticed some parts missing and some wires cut, and some plugs unplugged.
When I bought this machine I had photos of it under power, and so I know the place that sold it was using it, however the salesman was the middleman, so I wonder if he ever even looked at it. Anyway someone took some stuff off and I have been trying to figure out what parts or boards are missing and what the cut wires went to?
I have contacted the salesperson about this, but he is unwilling to help so far. Machine was bought as-is, but was supposed to be in working condition.
He said the parts were removed after it was offered for sale, which is BS, because I have a photo of it under power. So its BS I know, but I'm dealing with it.
Anyway, I'm trying to deal with it, and hoping it is not dead!
I have not seen one of these machines in person and don't know anyone around here who has one I can look at. So not sure what it missing or what was removed.
I'm still cleaning, inspecting, and moving the machine to the intended location. So no power applied yet.
- It has an 817 transformer and even the service manual that came with it doesn't show and 817, but the chart on the door shows it is the right voltage for 240 3PH. So it should be ok. ( I bought the 30A phase Perfect converter ) so plan on using it 3 phase.
Here is what I know:
In the main power compartment.....
(If anyone can post photos of the inside of this compartment showing all that is supposed to be there would be helpful.)
- The main power disconnect box is completely missing. below the green start button. - I just have to get one of those...
- The associated wiring from the disconnect to the transformer is removed.
- The 1170-0 board and associated wiring is missing. (Can I use the 1170-2 if it is the one rated for less than 250V or does it have to be 1170-0 ?)
- Two small grey wires are cut - they are located just inside the door about midway up on the right. (behind the high voltage warning sign). These two wires go to plugs P12 and P11 on the 1060-0 board ? (see photos)
- Two other wires are hanging, they may be spare plugs , but not sure they are black and white with pin connectors, one tied off to the harness at the floor and the other tied off to the harness on the side at the tool changer plug.
Not sure if other parts missing from this compartment but the spindle drive and transformer are there, and ad the main board at the bottom is there.
In the side control compartment....
- On the main board down at the bottom, the P13 plug is off, and missing a wire on the top right pin? Assume the plug came off in shipping, but not sure.
Couple of other issues, with parts broken, but I can fix that stuff. Air regulator, etc.
The only other problem I fear is the motor, it is caked with black oil crap all around the top and inside the fan, inside the covers. Looks terrible. but spins freely and smells a little fowl. I'm going to clean it up and just hope it works for now? It may need a motor, but won't know till I power it up.
Waiting to power it up. Need to figure out what is missing.
Thanks, Tryon