USER S MANUAL E6 POKEYS MOTION CONTROLLER CNC INTERFACE DB25 Rev.1 April, 2013
USER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # Contents 1.0 FEATURES... 2 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS... 3 3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS... 3 4.0 WARNING... 3 5.0 BOX DESCRIPTION... 4 5.1 Output connectors Relays.... 4 5.2 RJ45 Connectors.... 4 5.3 Probe Connector Jack... 5 5.4 DB25 Ports.... 6 6.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONFIGURING AN PENDANT... 7 6.1 Software Installation.... 7 6.2 Enable the Plugin.... 7 6.3 Load the PoKeys Configuration.... 8 6.4 Customization.... 9 DISCLAIMER... 9 User s Manual Page 1
1.0 FEATURES Compatible with Pokeys motion for USB. DB25 connectors to emulate LTP1 and LTP2 ports. DB25 Connector for an external pendant. Has a Probe input. Has a relay of purpose general. Has a relay that reflects the status of the E-STOP button. Jack female connector from power supply. RJ45 interface for easy connection Homing and Expansion Board. Works directly with Mach3. User s Manual Page 2
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS Main Voltage Input VDC) 5V Peak Current 800 ma Digital inputs (LOW) -0.5V - 0.8V Digital inputs (HIGH) 2V-5V Dimensions (in) / (mm) 15.75x19.69x9.84 /400x500x250mm 3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Processor 1Ghz CPU Memory 512 USB USB 1.1/2.0 Connection Operating System Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Software Mach3 R3.043.067 4.0 WARNING It requires a 5VDC @ 800 ma external power supply to operate Check the polarity and voltage of the external power source and connect the 5VDC and GND. Overvoltage or reverse-polarity power applied to these terminals can cause damage to the board, and/or the power source. User s Manual Page 3
5.0 BOX DESCRIPTION 5.1 Output connectors Relays. These imaging are part the tables Output connectors relays Pin Relay enable / relay purpose general 1 N.O 2 V_IN 3 N.C 3 NOT USED 5.2 RJ45 Connectors. RJ45 Connectors RJ45 pin Homing Expansion Board 1 GND GND 2 PK51 PK28 3 PK50 PK24 4 PK47 PK22 5 NC PK20 6 NC NC 7 5V 5V 8 PK5 NC Supported Boards C16, C45, A32, A32-5, A61, A61-4 Supported Boards C9, C15, C36, C37, C41, C45, C47, C54, C55, C56 User s Manual Page 4
5.3 Probe Connector Jack Touch probes are wired and preconfigured and just needs to be connected to the back panel. CNC4PC offers this unit: http://www.cnc4pc.com/store/osc/product_info.php?cpath=69&products_id=323, but other may be used as long as the wiring is compatible, Refer to the product s documentation for additional information: http://cnc4pc.com/tech_docs/tp1.pdf User s Manual Page 5
5.4 DB25 Ports. PORT 1 PORT 2 PENDANT BD25 PIN Pokeys Function Pokeys Pin Pokeys Function Pokeys Pin Pokeys Function Pokeys Pin 1 Output PK11 Output PK3 5V 5V 2 STEP 1 PK46 Output /Input PK44 GND GND 3 DIR 1 PK38 Output /Input PK45 Encoder A PK1 4 STEP 2 PK48 Output /Input PK4 Encoder B PK2 5 DIR 2 PK39 Output /Input PK7 Led NC 6 STEP 3 PK49 Output /Input PK8 GND GND 7 DIR 3 PK40 Output /Input PK9 Axis X PK6 8 Output PK18 Output /Input PK10 Axis Y PK16 9 Output PK19 Output /Input PK12 Axis Z PK23 10 Stop PK52 Input PK29 Axis 4 PK14 11 LIMIT - X PK35 LIMIT + X PK32 X 1 PK43 12 LIMIT - Y PK36 LIMIT + Y PK33 X 10 PK43 13 LIMIT - Z PK37 LIMIT + Z PK34 X 100 PK41 14 Output / PWM PK17 Output / Input PWM PK21 GND GND 15 Input / Indes PK25 Input PK30 E Step PK55 16 Output PK26 Output PK54 5V 5V 17 Output PK27 SCHP PK53 NC NC 18 GND GND GND GND Axis 5 PK31 19 GND GND GND GND Axis 6 PK13 20 GND GND GND GND NC NC 21 GND GND GND GND NC NC 22 GND GND GND GND NC NC 23 GND GND GND GND NC NC 24 GND GND GND GND NC NC 25 GND GND GND GND NC NC Supported Boards C13 Supported Boards C13 Supported Boards MPG2, MPG4, MPG8, MPG12 User s Manual Page 6
6.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONFIGURING AN PENDANT 6.1 Software Installation. Before connecting the box to power install the basic software and configuration files: 1. Download and install Mach3: http://www.machsupport.com/ccount/click.php?id=2 2. Install the Mach3 License. 3. Download and install the USB Driver and Pokeys Plugin: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=78 4. Download and copy XML and configuration files: http://cnc4pc.com/files/e6_rev1.zip. Make sure to copy each file in the specific directory. 6.2 Enable the Plugin. Start Mach3, Go to Config Plugins, Select and enable the Pokeys plugin, then restart Mach3 to enable the plugin. User s Manual Page 7
6.3 Load the PoKeys Configuration. Go to Config Plugins and hit on CONFIG. Add the PoKeys, then hit Configure. Go to Import / Export and select the configurations you want to import, hit import and select the xml file with the configurations, then hit OK. User s Manual Page 8
6.4 Customization. You are welcome to customize how the different features and functions of the panel work. DISCLAIMER Use caution. CNC machines could be dangerous machines. DUNCAN USA, LLC or Arturo Duncan are not liable for any accidents resulting from the improper use of these devices. This product is not fail-safe device, and it should not be used in life support systems or in other devices where its failure or possible erratic operation could cause property damage, bodily injury or loss of life. User s Manual Page 9