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Section 7: Motor and Sensor Connections

Motor and Sensor Connections

7.1 Motor and Sensor Locations


7.1.1

Axis Travel

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.

Sensors

7.1.3

Motor Axis

7.2 Cable Routing


7.2.1

Cable Track
  • To route cables through the cable track, use a screwdriver to lift open the individual cable track sections as indicated.

7.2.2

Cable Routing Paths

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

Cable Path
  • 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

Cable Path
  • 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 Path

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

The following parts and tools will be used in Section 7.3

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

Bumper Install X-
Components removed for clarity
  • 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

Bumper Install Others
  • 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

Sensor Spacing
  • 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")