SKBIF / LCD Monitor - NGC - Troubleshooting Guide

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SKBIF / LCD Monitor- NGC - Troubleshooting Guide

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Symptom Table

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SYMPTOM
The LCD turns to a black
screen. Alarm 967 SKBIF
COMMUNICATION FAULT.
The beacon light does not turn on.
The control has a blurry screen.
The screen flickers during spindle
deceleration (running spindle then
pressing "Reset" key) or during heavy
cuts.
You get a blank screen with
continuous beeping at power on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
There is a problem with the
communication cable from
Main PCB to SKBIF PCB.
The supply voltage from
PSUP PCB to SKBIF PCB
is not correct.
The backlight and LCD
data cables are not See SKBIF Troubleshooting section below.
connected correctly.
The wires to the [POWER
ON], [POWER OFF],
[EMERGENCY STOP],
[FEED HOLD] and
[CYCLE START]
contactors terminals are
loose.
The beacon light cable is Make sure the beacon light is connected to SKBIF at
not connected. P10.
A switch on the SKBIF is
Change the MAPSEL switch to the opposite position.
not correctly set.
See the section below.
1. Check the RJ-45 cable connection from
Maincon PCB (J9) to SKIBF PCB (J28). To
The cable from the test the cable refer to Network Cable
Maincon PCB connected Tester Tool procedure.
J9 to the SKIBF at J28 is 2. Inspect the RJ-45 connector housing on
defective. the Maincon PCB & SKIBF PCB for bent
pins.
The RJ-45 connector
Make sure the RJ-45 connector housing is solder to
housing is damaged on the
the PCB and not loose.
SKIBF or Maincon PCB.
1. Power off the machine.
2. Check the wiring to the jog handle, make
sure all the cables are connected in the
correct location.
3. Set the meter to ohms, measure
The jog handle or wiring is resistance between front panel ground to
defective. the +5Vdc of jog handle - it should not
read zero ohms. If shorted, disconnect the
+5Vdc wire from the Jog Handle and
check if the problem is the jog handle or
the SKIBF.
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Machines with software version prior

to 100.17.000.2034 . The control
freezes, blank monitor, black screen, Caused by a software Refer to the: Next Generation Control - Maincon /
keypad not working, won't boot error. Software Update Troubleshooting Guide
sometimes, random shutdowns, or
software alarms.

1. Go to Diagnostic Page --> Keyboard I/O

There is a loose connection
Alarm 2001 EMERGENCY STOP
from the E-stop button to
SWITCH ERROR
the SKBIF PCB.
2. Type REDUNDANT_ESTOP then press
[F1].
3. With [EMERGENCY STOP] released
the INPUT #26 REDUNDANT _ESTOP
value should = 1.
4. Press [EMERGENCY STOP]. The INPUT
#26 REDUNDANT _ESTOP value should =
0. If it remained = 1 check the cable plug
to SKBIF J26 see diagrams located at the
end of this Troubleshooting Guide.

SKBIF Troubleshooting
1. Remove the LCD back cover.
2. Check J13 backlight and J16 LCD data connectors. Make sure the connectors are seated, and wires are not
broken.
3. Check the wires going to the [POWER ON], [POWER OFF], [EMERGENCY STOP], [FEED HOLD] and [CYCLE
START]
contactors. Make sure the connections are tight.
4. Look at the status of LE1 and LE2 LED lights. Refer to the LED table below.
5. Set the volt meter to DC. Check for +12Vdc supply voltage at J20 you should measure approximately +12Vdc. If
this voltage is lower than +11Vdc or not present make sure J20 connector is properly seated, and trace the
voltage back to the LVPS. Refer to the above electrical diagram.
6. The SKBIF PCB generates +3.3Vdc, +5Vdc. Check these voltages at the following test points (TP).
◦ Put the black probe at TP(GND) and the red probe at TP (+3.3Vdc) you should measure
approximately +3.3Vdc.
◦ Put the black probe at TP (GND) and the red probe at TP (+5Vdc) you should measure approximately
+5Vdc.
◦ Put the black probe at TP (GND) and the red probe at TP (+12Vdc) you should measure
approximately +12Vdc.
If these voltages are low or no voltage is measured, disconnect all the connectors from the SKBIF PCB except
the J20 connector, and measure again. If after doing this there is still no voltage then the SKBIF PCB is
defective.

If after disconnecting the components, the voltages are correct, then there is a short circuit in one of the
components connected to the SKIBF for example, remote jog handle, handle Jog, etc. Determine which
component is at fault.

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LED table
LED# STATUS CORRECTIVE ACTION

LE1 OFF

LE2 This is normal condition. The SKBIF and Main PCB are communicating.
(PASS/
Amber
EQ,
Lock)

LE1 Green

The communication between the Main PCB and SKBIF PCB is lost or no signal. Check the RJ45 cable
LE2 connected to SKIBF at J28 to Main PCB J9, make sure the cable is not damaged or it has a loose
(PASS/ Red connection.
EQ,
Lock)

Blurry Screen - Dip Switches

Corrective Action: Locate the MAPSEL dip switch

on the SKBIF PCB. Switch the dipswitch to the
opposite position.

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PCB Component Inspection

Intermittent symptoms or alarms can be caused by

component failure. Below is a list of possible
failures:

1. Missing solder on all or some

components pins
2. Poor solder
3. Solder bridges
4. Wrong component installation
(orientation)
5. Missing components
 Note: Some PCB's have unused
circuits and are missing components
intentionally, look for broken off
components.

6. Broken components
7. Broken pins on IC's
8. Bent pins on the connectors

Use a magnifying glass to inspect the circuit

components on the front and back of the SKIBF
PCB. Below are the circuit component zones to
inspect:

1. Inputs connectors (Keyboard, E-stop,

Power On/OFF etc.)
2. RJ-45 connector (SKIBF PCB
communication with Maincon PCB, LCD
Data)
3. LCD circuit components (LCD Backlight,
LCD Data).
4. Inspect all solder joints for missing solder.

 Important: If you find a damaged component,

replace the SKIBF PCB, inspect the new SKIBF
PCB circuit components before installing.

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Electrical Diagrams

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Pendant E-stop Circuit Diagram

SKIBF / LCD Interconnect Diagram

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PSUP (P16) to SKIBF (J20) / SKIBF (J5) Detail Diagram

PSUP (P17) to I/O PCB (P56) Detail Diagram

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