Axis AXIS USB Manual do Utilizador Página 1

CNC USB Controller Mk2/4User manual2014-10-221

2.2.3 Mk2/4 OUTPUT connectorThis connector provides 3 digital outputs for control of external devices. Output assignment is controlled in software. CO

2.2.4 Mk2/4 LIMIT connectorLIMIT 1-4 connects limit switches. It’s recommended that a 100nF capacitor is connecteddirectly across switch terminals. Sw

2.2.5 Mk2/4 INPUT connectorFour inputs are available on INPUT terminals. Switches are connected between LIMIT pin and GND pin.CONNECTOR PIN DESCRIPTIO

2.2.6 Mk2/4 POT connectorA potentiometer attached to this connector provides a manual jog speed control when using jogging keyboard connected to JOG

2.2.7 Mk2/4 DB25 connectorPin 1: OUT 1Pin 2: STEP 1Pin 3: DIR 1Pin 4: STEP 2Pin 5: DIR 2Pin 6: STEP 3Pin 7: DIR 3Pin 8: STEP 4Pin 9: DIR 4Pin 10: LIMI

2.2.8 Mk2/4 USB connectorThe Mk2/4 USB CNC controller connects to computers via the USB port. The port uses the USB 2.x standard.2.2.9 Mk2/4 Power ter

3 Connection diagrams3.1 Wiring of limit switchesMk2/4 controller has 4 designated limit switch inputs. This means that 'Single Input' metho

Parallel wiring of NO type limit switches*:*On this picture only for axis one17

3.1.1.2 Serial wiring of NC type limit switches:Serial wiring of NC type limit switches*:*On this picture only for axis one18

3.2 Wiring inputs of Mk2/4 controllerMk2/4 has 5 designated inputs for 'Start', 'Pause', 'Stop', 'E-Stop' and

DisclaimerCONTROLLER AND CONTROLLER SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS," WITHOUTWARRANTY. THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE CO

3.3 Connecting motor driver to Mk2/4 controller:Wiring diagrams for COMMON CATHODE and COMMON ANODE connection of motor driver: *STEP input on motor

Picture bellow demonstrates the connection of 2.5A Motor driver to Mk2/4 controller and connection of stepper motor and power supply to 2.5A motor dri

Picture bellow demonstrates connection of motor driver to Mk2/4 controller and connection of controllers external power supply:22

3.4 Shielded cablesWe always recommend the use of shielded cables for wiring. Whether you are connecting limit switches, input switches, output device

Shield of the cable should be connected to GND only at the end which is connected to controllers input:24

Table of Contents1 Introduction...

1 Introduction1.1 OverviewThe PlanetCNC series of USB CNC motion controllers link between a personal computer and motor drivers supporting step/direct

1.2 Features and specifications:• USB (V2.x) from PC/Laptop running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (32 bit or 64bit)• motor driver connector p

• digitizing probe support• transformation matrix• soft limits• slave axes• backlash compensation• API• screw terminal connectors for connecting motor

2 Hardware2.1 InstallationInstallation of PlanetCNC CNC USB Controller requires a USB equipped PC or laptop along with motor drivers appropriate to th

2.2 Mk2/4 - 4 axis CNC USB controller description7

2.2.1 Mk2/4 AXIS connectorEach connector controls one motor driver. Controller has 4 connectors for axes 1-4Pins 2, 4, 6,7, 8 and 10 provide the ‘Grou

2.2.2 Mk2/4 JOG connectorSwitched operation of JOG 1-8 controls manual jogging. Jogging keyboards can use a ‘SHIFT’ key, allowing Mk2/4 controller use