Section 7: Motor and Sensor Connections¶
7.1 Motor and Sensor Locations¶
7.1.1¶
7.1.2¶
Assembly Note
The Y-axis sensor locations are opposite of the machine coordinate system (Shown in 7.1.1). This is necessary for the machine to home properly and does not affect the actual machine coordinate system. Ensure that your sensors are plugged into the controller ports labeled in the drawing.
7.1.3¶
7.2 Cable Routing¶
7.2.1¶
- To route cables through the cable track, use a screwdriver to lift open the individual cable track sections as indicated.
7.2.2¶
Motor/Sensor | Cable Routing Path |
---|---|
Y1- Switch | Directly to control box |
Y2- Switch | Directly to control box |
Y2+ Switch | Directly to control box |
Y1 Motor | Directly to control box |
Y2 Motor | Directly to control box |
X- Switch | Through table cable track |
X+ Switch | Across gantry and through table cable track |
X Motor | Through table cable track |
Z Motor | Through table cable track and gantry cable track |
Z+ Switch | Through table cable track and gantry cable track |
Z Axis Brake | Through table cable track and gantry cable track |
7.2.3¶
- Route the indicated motor cables as shown. The remaining two motor cables can be routed directly to your control box without going through cable track.
Cables
Axis | Color | Cable |
---|---|---|
X Motor | Red | 12' |
Z Motor | Blue | 20' |
7.2.4¶
- Route the indicated sensor cables as shown (see table on next page). The remaining three sensor cables can be routed directly to your control box without going through cable track.
Assembly Note
The X+ sensor cable is routed on top of the gantry, but not inside the gantry cable track.
Cables
Axis | Color | Cable |
---|---|---|
X- Sensor | Red | 12' |
X+ Sensor | Pink | 20' |
Z Sensor | Blue | 20' |
Z Brake | Green | 20' |
7.2.5¶
Accessory Routing
Connection | Color | Component | Routing Path |
---|---|---|---|
Spindle | Blue | M23 Spindle Cable | Through table cable track and gantry cable track |
Router | Blue | Router Power Cable | Through table cable track and gantry cable track |
Laser | Blue | See Instructions | Through table cable track and gantry cable track |
Assembly Note
Ensure any components routed to the Z-axis moving plate have enough slack for the entire range of motion.
7.3 Sensor and Bumper Installation¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
QTY | Part/Description | Packaged In |
---|---|---|
1 | Proximity Sensor Kit | Electronics |
(6) Cylindrical Proximity Sensors | ||
Proximity Cables | ||
1 | Motor & Bumper Hardware | CRP900-00-HW-XXXX |
(6) Bumper Adapter Bushing | ||
(5) Aluminum Spacer | ||
(6) Recess Bumper | ||
(5) M5 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw | ||
(1) M5 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screw |
- Required Tools:
- 4mm Allen Wrench
- Adjustable Wrench
- Tape Measure
- Recommended Additional Tools:
- 17mm Combination Wrench
7.3.1¶
- On the motor end of the X-axis (Gantry), install a Recess Bumper with a Bumper Adapter Bushing and the shorter M5 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screw.
- Do not install an Aluminum Spacer at this location.
7.3.2¶
- Install five more bumpers in the bottom hole at each remaining end of the table and gantry axes.
- Include an Aluminum Spacer and use a longer M5 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw at these remaining locations.
7.3.3¶
- Install sensors into the remaining axis end plate holes as indicated at each sensor locationsensor location (see step 7.1.2).
- Adjust the jam nuts so that the face of the sensor is distanced from the inside face of the motor mount plate according to the table below.
Sensor | Distance |
---|---|
X- Sensor | 11mm (7/16") |
X+ Sensor | 22mm (7/8") |
Y1- Sensor | 22mm (7/8") |
Y2- Sensor | 22mm (7/8") |
Y2+ Sensor | 22mm (7/8") |
Z+ Sensor | 22mm (7/8") |