Background
The idea of providing power to your machine seems simple: just plug it in. In reality, there are a number of other components used in order to provide power appropriately safety for you and the machine, including (but not limited to):
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  The main disconnect switch 
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  Fuses and/or circuit breakers 
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  Emergency stop switch/button 
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  Separate latching circuits for the spindle and rest of the machine 
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  Transformers, which change the electricity to the appropriate value 
Even with all of these components, you can systematically locate nearly any problem with just a multimeter.
Tools
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  Multimeter 
 
  
  
 Twist Out the Emergency Stop Button
Reason: The Emergency Stop button is pushed in.
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  Twist out the Emergency Stop button and press the Reset button. 
The Reset button doesn't illuminate until after you:
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    Twist out the Emergency Stop button. 
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    Press the Reset button. 
 
  
  
 Reset the Building’s Mains Breaker
Reason: The shop or building’s mains breaker is turned off.
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  Examine the building’s breaker. If it’s not already on, turn it on. 
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  Using a digital multimeter, measure to inspect and verify that you have power at the outlet. 
 
  
  
 Inspect the Power Entering the Machine
Reason: The Main Disconnect switch is in the Off position.
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  Examine the Main Disconnect switch. If it’s not already in the On position, turn it on and try to take your machine out of reset. 
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  Measure the voltage coming out of your Main Disconnect switch. 
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  Identify the wires as indicated in the table. - 
    If you measure the correct Vac, continue. 
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    If you do not any Vac, you either have a loose wire or a faulty Main Disconnect switch. 
 
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| Machine | Wires | Measure for… | 
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| PCNC 1100 | L1 and L2 | 230 Vac nominal | 
 
  
  
 Check the FU1 and FU2 Fuses
Reason: Fuse is blown.
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  Identify your machines main fuses. 
 
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  Power down the machine, and remove both fuses. 
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  Check both fuses using the following process: Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine 
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  If any fuse is blown, replace it. 
 
  
  
 Inspect the XFM1 Transformer
Reason: Transformer fuse blown or transformer shorted.
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  Take a Vac reading between wires 100-102. 
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  If no voltage is present, power down the machine, and check all three fuses on the transformer. 
 
   
   
 
  
  
 Check the C1 Contactor
Reason: The C1 is defective.
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  Power on the machine and take it out of reset. 
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  Inspect the C1 to see if the center bar has been pulled in. - 
    If bar is in: The C1 is latched. Using a digital multimeter set to Vac, measure for 220 Vac between: - 
      L14 
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      L24 
 
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  Press and hold the Reset button on the operator box and observe the C1. Then release the Reset button and observe the C1. - 
    If the bar only stays in when the button is pressed: There is a loose coil wire, short, or the C1 has malfunctioned. 
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    If the bar never gets pulled in: Go back to the previous troubleshooting topics to ensure your machine is receiving power. 
 
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