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AC Routers


General Information

Symptom
Applicable Revisions
Router or Spindle does not turn on through Mach4. 🔗
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Possible Cause Corrective Action

Incorrect cutting tool option selected when configuring Mach4.

Select "Router" or "Spindle" from the dropdown in the Avid CNC Mach4 configuration window based on machine configuration.

More information:

Mach4 Configuration Instructions

Electrical Issues

Symptom
Applicable Revisions
Router won't turn on through Mach4. 🔗
All
Possible Cause Corrective Action

The router model installed has soft-start functionality.

Routers with soft-start are not compatible with the solid-state relays used in the Plug and Play CNC Controller.

More information:

Refer to router manufacturer documentation to determine if router has soft start functionality.

Plug and Play CNC Controller Relay 1 In power cable not connected or not plugged into a wall outlet.

Double-check connection of power cable to Relay 1 In port on Plug and Play CNC Controller. Verify circuit breaker for the input power outlet has not been tripped at the main panel.

More information:

Relay 1 Setup