[Hu...] Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Hi, we have a Zeiss Vast XT and the drives are not connecting and it seems like the head might be locked in its position, this happened when the Zeiss was going into its home position. Anyone have any tips to get the drives back on. Thanks Jim Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ri...] Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (Gotta ask the intelligence insulting questions first, sorry!) 😃 First thing that comes to mind is did you accidentally knock feed rate knob on the controller all the way down? This would inhibit not only XYZ travel but swivel movement as you describe (I've been stuck like this without realizing it longer and for more times then I would like to admit. 🙄 ) or does it specifically say drives not connected? Traffic light green? You've rebooted/resynced? Results? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Hu...] Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 I have rebooted, but error connective and says turn drives on, still no luck. Thanks Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mi...] Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Might check to make sure your not on a limit switch. I have had the Z all way up and had to pull it down manually to get it off the limit switches. Just a thought Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Hu...] Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 The head on Vast XT will not move its locked in, I also tried to hold down the small button on right side inside of top shaft to unlock, but no luck. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ch...] Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Sounds like you are at a limit to me. What does your status window say? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[mi...] Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Sounds like it traveled past its limits. I always try to move it in the XY&Z positions then retry turning on drives. if not probably head replacement time. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Me...] Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Please sign in to view this quote. thank you for your help it worked Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/18108-zeiss-vast-xt-drives-not-connecting-amp-head-locked/#findComment-101822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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