I got a Z error while a project was running and actively cutting, Z was constant. I tried to home that machine and got the same Z error as soon as it started homing after the double tap. I had the braking Z motor on and changed back to the factory motor to see if that was the issue. No change. I…

The real solution was a loose power connector on the Z motor. Voltage check covered in the article below identified the issue. I added electrical tape side to side over the connectors and the problem was solved, This MASSO article pointed me to the ultimate issue and solution https://docs.masso.c…

I’d first check the state of the Z home sensor, on the F1 screen. And then make sure that it’s clean, and not in direct sunlight.

Not in sunlight clean The light is red, when i a manually break the beam the light goes off. This tripped during a carve yesterday with no apparent fault or issue. Multiple power cycles of the controler.

F1 shows Z Alarm is High Z Home Sensor is Low After Controller restart Z Alarm still shows high

I have no direct experience troubleshooting Masso motor alarms, but hopefully this Masso troubledshooting guide can help you out. MASSO Closed Loop stepper Troubleshooting

Issue solved… 7:04 PDT Emailed Support 7:09 Support replied to my email with suggestions. Check connectors, pins and wires take video 7:47 replied that all connectors and wires looked good uploaded video 9:43 received text from Mitz offering a FaceTime call 10:05 FaceTime with Mitz. Showed mac…

That’s great news, and thanks for closing the loop. That alarm-clearing process is good to know.

Here is the faq to clear alarms [image] How To Clear Motor Alarms On Onefinity Elite Masso. FAQ Official 1F Elite (MASSO) FAQs If you have issue with alarms on the motor or control screen or axis are counting down but not moving, try the following: Special Note…

Immediate Z error when home after restart

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Here is the faq to clear alarms

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Immediate Z error when home after restart

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