Spindle Direction is Reverse

Background

To prevent unwanted motion and potential damage to lathe, check to ensure spindle rotates in the correct direction. For more information, see Operation.

Reversing Spindle Direction

WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: Be sure to power off lathe before making any electrical modifications. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death.

1. Power off the lathe following the power off/on procedure detailed in Operation.

2. Locate the VFD in the electrical cabinet (see Figure 1). Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the VFD cover.

3. Identify motor wires #401 and #402, located at the bottom of the VFD (see Figure 2). Loosen the set screws above wires #401 and #402 and swap the wire connections (see Figure 2). When complete, retighten the set screws.

4. Reinstall the VFD cover and close the electrical cabinet door.

5. Power on the lathe following the power off/on procedure detailed in Operation.

6. On the Main screen in the PathPilot interface, click Spindle FWD to start spindle rotation.

7. Confirm the spindle is rotating in the correct forward direction (see Figure 3.