[veets1]

Hi All,I'm having a toolchanger problem on a HAAS VF-E . On start-up after
homing all axis,the tool changer inserts T01 in spindle then retracts a small distance and shows an alarm ( #114 shuttle out fault ) Air pressure is 100 psi.
Any ideas,suggestions?

[Geof]

The first thing to check are the microswitches that detect the shuttle in and out positions. One of them may be not working correctly.

[Machineit]

As Geof says, it is probably a switch for the shuttle in/out. When it alarms out, cut the power to the machine and put some light oil on the switches and work them in and out a bunch of times. Then try to power up again.

They do get coolant on them and get sticky.

Mike

[dcoupar]

I've also seen the shuttle in/out relay contacts get "sticky" with built up carbon. You can pop the cover off and use a diamond file to clean up the contacts enough to get it working again.

[Machineit]

I've also seen the shuttle in/out relay contacts get "sticky" with built up carbon. You can pop the cover off and use a diamond file to clean up the contacts enough to get it working again.

Ha Ha, I sure remember doing that! Good to keep a spare around.

Mike