Section 7: Motor and Sensor Connections¶
Axis Nomenclature Update (April 2021)
The nomenclature used to describe the dual-driven Y axis changed in April 2021 to "Y1" axis and "Y2" axis. If you purchased your Plug and Play CNC Control System prior to this, refer to the Plug and Play CNC Control System Previous Revision notes throughout this section. These will provide instructions that match the motor and sensor labels on your control box.
7.1 Wiring Diagrams¶
7.1.1.1¶
- This figure depicts the appropriate axes and sign convention to correspond with Avid CNC's version of Mach4 CNC control software.
7.1.1.2¶
Plug and Play CNC Control System Previous Revision
Plug and Play CNC Control Systems purchased prior to April 2021 use the nomenclature shown below for motors and proximity limit switches.
7.2 Cable Routing¶
7.2.1.1¶
Motor/Sensor Cable | Routing Path |
---|---|
Y1- Switch | Directly to Electrical Box |
Y2+ Switch | Directly to Electrical Box |
Y2- Switch | Directly to Electrical Box |
Y1 Motor | Through Gantry Extrusion and Table Cable Track |
X- Switch | Through Gantry Extrusion and Table Cable Track |
X Motor | Through Gantry Cable Track and Table Cable Track |
Z Motor | Through Gantry Cable Track and Table Cable Track |
Z+ Switch | Through Gantry Cable Track and Table Cable Track |
Y2 Motor | Through Table Cable Track |
X+ Switch | Through Table Cable Track |
Plug and Play CNC Control System Previous Revision
Plug and Play CNC Control Systems purchased prior to April 2021 use the nomenclature shown below for cable routing paths.
Motor/Sensor Cable | Routing Path |
---|---|
Y- Switch | Directly to Electrical Box |
Y+ Switch | Directly to Electrical Box |
Slaved Switch | Directly to Electrical Box |
Y Motor | Through Gantry Extrusion and Table Cable Track |
X- Switch | Through Gantry Extrusion and Table Cable Track |
X Motor | Through Gantry Cable Track and Table Cable Track |
Z Motor | Through Gantry Cable Track and Table Cable Track |
Z+ Switch | Through Gantry Cable Track and Table Cable Track |
Slaved Motor | Through Table Cable Track |
X+ Switch | Through Table Cable Track |
7.2.1.2¶
Axis | Color | Length |
---|---|---|
X | Red | 20' |
Y1 | Green | 20' |
Z | Blue | 20' |
Y2 | Orange | 12' |
Plug and Play CNC Control System Previous Revision
Plug and Play CNC Control Systems purchased prior to April 2021 use the nomenclature shown below for motor cables.
Axis | Color | Length |
---|---|---|
X | Red | 20' |
Y | Green | 20' |
Z | Blue | 20' |
Slaved | Orange | 12' |
7.2.1.3¶
- To route cables through the cable track, use a screwdriver to lift open the individual cable track sections as indicated.
7.3 Electronics Enclosure Installation¶
Section Note
Parts and Tools Required
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (1) CRP800-00E Plug-and-Play Control System
- (1) CRP450-00E Plug-and-Play Spindle/VFD System
- (1) CRP913-00-ELCBAR-HW-BAG
- (6) M8 Roll In T-Nut
- (6) M8 x 25mm Set Screw
- (6) M8 Hex Flange Nut
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 4mm Allen Wrench
- 13mm Combination Wrench
7.3.1.1¶
- Attach electronics enclosures to leg kit as indicated.