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Plug & Play Spindle / VFD Setup Guide

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If you are using Mach4 CNC controller software, please refer to our Mach4 CRP800 VFD Setup Guide.


Spindle Controller Connections

14-Pin SP/THC Cable

14-Pin SP/THC Cable
14-Pin SP/THC Cable CRP800 Connection
CNC Controller
14-Pin SP/THC Cable CRP800 Connection
Spindle Controller

Connect the 14-pin SP/THC cable to your Spindle Controller and CNC Controller.

8.7 HP Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System

If you are upgrading to the 8.7 HP Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System, ensure you use the new 14-pin cable that came with your 8.7 HP system.

Systems produced after mid-February 2022 include a hardwired SP/THC cable that connects directly to the CNC Controller.


M23 Spindle Cable

M23 Connection to VFD Control Box

Connect the male end of your M23 spindle cable to your Spindle Controller, aligning the arrow on the cable connector with the arrow on the panel mount connector.


Power Cable

Plug the power cable from the Spindle Controller into an appropriate receptacle, based on your application below.

3 HP, 4 HP and AV40S Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System

  • L6-30 receptacle (200-240VAC single-phase)

8.7 HP Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System

  • L21-30 receptacle (200-240VAC three-phase)
  • If running on single-phase, refer to power requirements for this system.

AV70S Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System

  • L6-30 receptacle (200-240VAC single-phase) or L21-30 receptacle (200-240VAC three-phase)
  • Refer to power requirements for this system.

Spindle Connection

3 HP Avid Spindle

M23 Connection

Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle, aligning the arrows as in the previous step.


4 HP Avid Spindle

Connection Warning

Powering on the spindle with an incorrectly attached cable can potentially damage or destroy the VFD.

Step 1

Inspect both sides of the connector.

On the M23 6-pin cable connector, make note of the three sunken keyholes highlighted in yellow below.

M23 Cable Spindle End
M23 Cable Spindle End Annotated

On the spindle port, you will see three raised plastic keys highlighted in yellow below.

M23 Connector Spindle Side
M23 Connector Spindle Side Annotated

Step 2

Rotate your cable so that the keyholes are in the same orientation as the raised keys on your spindle port

Cable Side Annotated
Spindle Side Annotated

Assembly Note

The orientation of the raised keys on your spindle port may differ slightly from the example photo.

When the ports are properly aligned, the debossed arrow on the cable connector (circled above) will be pointing directly in between the two spindle keys that are closest together.


Step 3

With the ports aligned, push, but do not force, the connectors together.

The cable connector should seat easily into the spindle port before the threads engage.

M23 Cable Connection
M23 Cable Seated

Step 4

Turn the cable connector clockwise to attach it to the spindle.

M23 Cable Connection
M23 Cable Fully Tightened

8.7 HP Avid Spindle

Connection Warning

Powering on the spindle with an incorrectly attached cable can potentially damage or destroy the VFD.

14-Pin SP/THC Cable CRP800 Connection
M23 Cable Seated
14-Pin SP/THC Cable CRP800 Connection
M23 Cable Fully Tightened

Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle. Ensure the connector is seated before tightening.

Assembly Note

It may be necessary to rotate the M23 cable to allow it to seat properly. During this process you will feel the connector drop into place when the pins and sockets of the connector align.


AV40S Avid Spindle

M23 Spindle Cable

Connection Warning

Powering on the spindle with an incorrectly attached cable can potentially damage or destroy the VFD.

Step 1

Inspect both sides of the connector.

On the M23 6-pin cable connector, make note of the three sunken keyholes highlighted in yellow below.

M23 Cable Spindle End
M23 Cable Spindle End Annotated

On the spindle port, you will see three raised plastic keys highlighted in yellow below.

M23 Connector Spindle Side
M23 Connector Spindle Side Annotated

Step 2

Rotate your cable so that the keyholes are in the same orientation as the raised keys on your spindle port

Cable Side Annotated
Spindle Side Annotated

Assembly Note

The orientation of the raised keys on your spindle port may differ slightly from the example photo.

When the ports are properly aligned, the debossed arrow on the cable connector (circled above) will be pointing directly in between the two spindle keys that are closest together.


Step 3

With the ports aligned, push, but do not force, the connectors together.

The cable connector should seat easily into the spindle port before the threads engage.

M23 Cable Connection
M23 Cable Seated

Step 4

Turn the cable connector clockwise to attach it to the spindle.

M23 Cable Connection
M23 Cable Fully Tightened

M12 8-pin Cable

M12 8-pin Connection
  • Connect the female end of the M12 8-pin cable to the AV40S port and fully tighten.

M12 8-pin Connection
  • Connect the male end of the M12 8-pin cable to the supplied 24VDC Power Adapter. Plug the adapter into an appropriate 100-240VAC power source.
  • Note: The adapter may or may not have a light. Check the spindle for lights to indicate that power is on.

Air Connections

6mm Air Hose Connections
  • Insert the two pieces of 6mm Hose into the fittings on the top of the box located at the front of the spindle motor.
  • Ensure the air supply is set to 100-115 psi for proper drawbar functionality.

Spindle User Guide

See the AV Smart Spindle User Guide for an introduction to the features and basic operation of the spindle.


AV70S Avid Spindle

M23 Spindle Cable

Connection Warning

Powering on the spindle with an incorrectly attached cable can potentially damage or destroy the VFD.

M23 Cable Seated
M23 Cable Seated
M23 Cable Fully Tightened
M23 Cable Fully Tightened
  • Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle. Ensure the connector is seated before tightening.

Assembly Note

It may be necessary to rotate the M23 cable to allow it to seat properly. During this process you will feel the connector drop into place when the pins and sockets of the connector align.


M12 8-pin Cable

M12 8-pin Connection
  • Connect the female end of the M12 8-pin cable to the AV70S port and fully tighten.

M12 8-pin Connection
  • Connect the male end of the M12 8-pin cable to the supplied 24VDC Power Adapter. Plug the adapter into an appropriate 100-240VAC power source.
  • Note: The adapter may or may not have a light. Check the spindle for lights to indicate that power is on.

Air Connections

6mm Air Hose Connections
  • Insert the two pieces of 6mm Hose into the fittings on the top of the box located at the front of the spindle motor.
  • Ensure the air supply is set to 100-115 psi for proper drawbar functionality.

Spindle User Guide

See the AV Smart Spindle User Guide for an introduction to the features and basic operation of the spindle.


Software Setup

After the physical connections are complete, the next step is to configure your control software for your spindle.

If you have not configured your CNC control software for your machine, follow the steps in the Software Setup Guides.