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  • #758173
    andy198712
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      @andy198712

      Hi all.

       

      bit lost and after some advice.

       

      bit of back ground:

      new to mini lathes

      made a couple car ECU’s and can use a multi meter at a hobby level, happy to swap components and solder.

       

      been using my new to me 12 year old sieg SC2 lathe for a while and enjoying it.

      i was making a new handle wheel, cutting a bit of a heavy cut at a taper if I’m honest (my fault)

       

      made a pop and the power went off in the garage.

      glass fuse had popped and the breaker for the garage. Which was odd.

      replaced glass fuse with a 5amp breaker

      now when ever I plug it in, all is fine, UNTILL I hit the power switch and it pops the garage breaker (not the lathe fuse)

       

      I tried disconnecting the motor and still the same happens.

      couldn’t see or smell any dead components

      couldn’t find any breaks to ground but I may have missed one?

       

      any thoughts or ideas to test?

       

      Thanks

      Andy

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      #758189
      andy198712
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        @andy198712

        Just to add some more meat to the bones

         

        What I have tried

         

        disconnect motor = still blows main garage fuse

        disconnect output wires from the kill switch  = does not blow, green power light lights up while I hold the power button but won’t latch on (as expected)

         

        reconnect wires from kill switch to the board. Motor and speed dial disconnected so literally just the board connected = blows.

         

        must be something on the board but nothing seems obvious.

        #758206
        peter1972
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          @peter1972

          I wonder whether an interference suppression capacitor connected to earth has been ‘blown up’ by an inductive voltage spike caused by the 5A fuse blowing.

          #758210
          andy198712
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            @andy198712

            Hi Peter,

            Thank you,

            not something I’d heard of, had a quick google but are they just normal caps?

            seems hard to test them while on the board other then visually which is a pain isn’t it?

            #758212
            Macolm
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              @macolm

              If your multimeter lowest resistance range shows in tenths of an ohm (eg 0.3 etc), it is often possible to chase down the location of a short by probing to find where the lowest value is. A better but more complicated method is to connect a current through the shorted path, say using a 5 ohm resister from 5 volts to define and limit the current. Then use the multimeter on millvolt range to find the minimum voltage drop which will exist across the faulty component. Draw out the layout and values measured if necessary.

              #758216
              SillyOldDuffer
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                @sillyoldduffer

                Wot Peter said, plus several other components.

                An RCD detects a current imbalance caused by something in the system connecting to earth.

                The capacitors mentioned by Peter keep the mains clean by deliberately earthing noise.  If they fail, the RCD will pop.   The capacitors are specially rated for this so don’t substitute them.  No need to because they are widely available and inexpensive.   Look for X and Y rated suppression capacitors.

                Although burning and melting may be obvious, components often fail without visible damage, in which case  electronic diagnosis is needed.

                When a controller board fails whilst taking a heavy cut, it’s usually one or more of the power mosfets that’s failed, and replacing them isn’t too difficult.  Unfortunately, the initial overload and extra stress caused by the FET(s) burning out may have damaged other components, which also have to be identified and fixed.

                Though I have the gear, diagnosing faulty boards gets up my nose. Unless it’s obvious, I’d replace the board with a new one.   Someone on a tight budget who enjoys debugging and learning new skills can have go!  Can you provide some photos?  The forum can probably help more than I have!

                Dave

                 

                #758220
                noel shelley
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                  @noelshelley55608

                  An RCD detects an imbalance in the in and out. This can be caused by numerous faults. You mention a 5A fuse, is this the original value ?

                  I’m with Dave on the power mosfets. take them out and test, it’s worth a punt for what they cost to change them. Noel.

                  #758224
                  Ian P
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                    @ianp
                    On SillyOldDuffer Said:

                    Wot Peter said, plus several other components.

                     

                    An RCD detects a current imbalance caused by something in the system connecting to earth.

                     

                    The capacitors mentioned by Peter keep the mains clean by deliberately earthing noise.  If they fail, the RCD will pop.   The capacitors are specially rated for this so don’t substitute them.  No need to because they are widely available and inexpensive.   Look for X and Y rated suppression capacitors.

                    Although burning and melting may be obvious, components often fail without visible damage, in which case  electronic diagnosis is needed.

                    When a controller board fails whilst taking a heavy cut, it’s usually one or more of the power mosfets that’s failed, and replacing them isn’t too difficult.  Unfortunately, the initial overload and extra stress caused by the FET(s) burning out may have damaged other components, which also have to be identified and fixed.

                    Though I have the gear, diagnosing faulty boards gets up my nose. Unless it’s obvious, I’d replace the board with a new one.   Someone on a tight budget who enjoys debugging and learning new skills can have go!  Can you provide some photos?  The forum can probably help more than I have!

                    Dave

                     

                    Don’t RCDs’s work by detecting an imbalance between the L and N and don’t reverence themselves to ground?

                    Ian P

                     

                    Edit Well it sounds like reference if you say it quick!

                    #758227
                    peter1972
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                      @peter1972

                      Is the “breaker” in the garage an RCD?

                      #758230
                      noel shelley
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                        @noelshelley55608

                        The thread titled ” chinese mini lathes and mills earlier today may help. Noel.

                        #758237
                        SillyOldDuffer
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                          @sillyoldduffer
                          On Ian P Said:
                          On SillyOldDuffer Said:

                          Wot Peter said, plus several other components.

                           

                          An RCD detects a current imbalance caused by something in the system connecting to earth.

                           

                          Don’t RCDs’s work by detecting an imbalance between the L and N and don’t reverence themselves to ground?

                          Ian P

                           

                          Edit Well it sounds like reference if you say it quick!

                          Normally the current in the Live wire is exactly balanced by the current flowing in the Neutral wire.

                          What then could cause an imbalance between the two?  It can only be due to current flowing from live to a sink other than neutral.  As 50Hz electricity can’t escape into mid-air, it must be flowing to earth.  Either through the official safety earth wire, or direct to ground through a damp floor or some other scary path. such as a human being electrocuted!

                          The RCD doesn’t need to reference earth.  It only has to detect that L and N don’t balance.

                          Dave

                          #758242
                          andy198712
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                            @andy198712

                            Thank you Malcom that gives me a good way forward to try, appreciate that !

                            #758245
                            Robert Atkinson 2
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                              @robertatkinson2

                              SOD said:

                              “The RCD doesn’t need to reference earth. It only has to detect that L and N don’t balance.” That is totally correct.

                              “It can only be due to current flowing from live to a sink other than neutral. As 50Hz electricity can’t escape into mid-air, it must be flowing to earth.”

                              That is not correct. A connection from live on that RCD to a neutral on another (or no) RCD will cause a trip. A connection from Neutral on that RCD to a neutral on another (or no) RCD is likely to cause a trip as will a connection between two lives. This is because a the two lines will not be at exactly the same differential so differential current will flow.

                              Practically for the OP have you measured the resistance to ground from the live and from the neutral to earth with the e-stop held down?

                              Robert.

                              #758251
                              andy198712
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                                @andy198712

                                Hi Dave,

                                 

                                thanks for taking the time!

                                yea both scenarios make sense, I found a test for the mosfets and need to complete it but the ones I tried on the large heat sinks seemed okay (need to complete the tests)

                                 

                                just a pain these boards are fairly expensive, I believe I ruled out the board that takes the power from the mains (guessing it’s a step down from 240v to 12v? ) by having the control board unplugged and getting the green power light to come on and nothing tripping.

                                #758254
                                andy198712
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                                  @andy198712

                                  yes I belive the one that blew (literally smashed the glass) is a 5amp and listed as a spare part on arc euro as 5a. I did think it was low… but there we go.

                                   

                                  your right they are a nice cheap item thankfully, will complete my tests on them but worth a punt.

                                  #758257
                                  andy198712
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                                    @andy198712

                                    Hi Peter

                                     

                                    this is what keeps tripping

                                     

                                    IMG_0590

                                    #758260
                                    andy198712
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                                      @andy198712

                                      Thank you I’ll have a look.

                                       

                                      at the cost of a new board if it comes to it I’d probably buy a new bigger motor and board for less or same money (seems silly not to?)

                                      #758263
                                      andy198712
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                                        @andy198712
                                        On Robert Atkinson 2 Said:

                                        SOD said:

                                        “The RCD doesn’t need to reference earth. It only has to detect that L and N don’t balance.” That is totally correct.

                                        “It can only be due to current flowing from live to a sink other than neutral. As 50Hz electricity can’t escape into mid-air, it must be flowing to earth.”

                                        That is not correct. A connection from live on that RCD to a neutral on another (or no) RCD will cause a trip. A connection from Neutral on that RCD to a neutral on another (or no) RCD is likely to cause a trip as will a connection between two lives. This is because a the two lines will not be at exactly the same differential so differential current will flow.

                                        Practically for the OP have you measured the resistance to ground from the live and from the neutral to earth with the e-stop held down?

                                        Robert.

                                        Ah no Robert not yet. Good idea.

                                        i did check for continuity between the poles of the plug and had none as I thought that might be an easy fine if there’s a chaffed wire ect

                                        #758266
                                        andy198712
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                                          @andy198712

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                                          #758272
                                          Grindstone Cowboy
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                                            @grindstonecowboy

                                            Technically, that’s not an RCD, that’s an RCBO. Not an electrician, but I understand an RCBO to have the same current imbalance detection as an RCD PLUS an over-current protection.

                                            So it may be being tripped by either of those conditions. Whether that helps or not, unsure, but if it blew a 5A fuse to pieces, I’d suspect over-current.

                                            Rob

                                            #758276
                                            Robert Atkinson 2
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                                              @robertatkinson2

                                              Hmm,

                                              Andy said: “yes I belive the one that blew (literally smashed the glass) is a 5amp”.

                                              That is a indication that (typically) the fuse fitted is not suitable for the application. I suggest replacing it with a 5A HRC (high rupture current) type. These have a ceramic body and sand filling..

                                              The device that tripped is an RCBO. This will trip on either overload or leakage current, you can’t tell which caused the trip. It may not be a short to ground.

                                              Robert.

                                              #758282
                                              andy198712
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                                                @andy198712
                                                On Grindstone Cowboy Said:

                                                Technically, that’s not an RCD, that’s an RCBO. Not an electrician, but I understand an RCBO to have the same current imbalance detection as an RCD PLUS an over-current protection.

                                                So it may be being tripped by either of those conditions. Whether that helps or not, unsure, but if it blew a 5A fuse to pieces, I’d suspect over-current.

                                                Rob

                                                Cheers Rob,

                                                yeah was a “pop” and I was suprised it was smashed when I looked

                                                #758285
                                                andy198712
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                                                  @andy198712
                                                  On Robert Atkinson 2 Said:

                                                  Hmm,

                                                  Andy said: “yes I belive the one that blew (literally smashed the glass) is a 5amp”.

                                                  That is a indication that (typically) the fuse fitted is not suitable for the application. I suggest replacing it with a 5A HRC (high rupture current) type. These have a ceramic body and sand filling..

                                                  The device that tripped is an RCBO. This will trip on either overload or leakage current, you can’t tell which caused the trip. It may not be a short to ground.

                                                  Robert.

                                                  Thanks,

                                                  I brought some fuses like you put in your plugs but there 6mm and the glass ones are 5mm this don’t fit in the holder sadly, so I saw a video about these style of breaker and fitted this

                                                  HUWREW 5 Amp Push Button Circuit… https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2VGVWHR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

                                                   

                                                  Thinking it would work but sadly it wasn’t my fix!

                                                  #758288
                                                  Robert Atkinson 2
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                                                    @robertatkinson2

                                                    Yes the fuse is 5 x 20 mm. The British plug fuse is deliberately different from standard “equipment” fuses to stop the wrong type being fitted.

                                                    #758296
                                                    andy198712
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                                                      @andy198712
                                                      On Robert Atkinson 2 Said:

                                                      Hmm,

                                                      Andy said: “yes I belive the one that blew (literally smashed the glass) is a 5amp”.

                                                      That is a indication that (typically) the fuse fitted is not suitable for the application. I suggest replacing it with a 5A HRC (high rupture current) type. These have a ceramic body and sand filling..

                                                      The device that tripped is an RCBO. This will trip on either overload or leakage current, you can’t tell which caused the trip. It may not be a short to ground.

                                                      Robert.

                                                      But would the fact it trips without running now mean leakage or no? Every time I hit the power button with the board plugged in.

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