Axis Setup; Apollo Lll Cover Removal - MachMotion Apollo III Manual

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When Mach3 loads, clear the [Reset] button so it is not flashing. [Reset] must be cleared for Mach3 to operate.

2 AXIS SETUP

2.1 Apollo lll Cover Removal

All of the drives and external I/O will be wired into the Apollo III. Begin by removing the cover by loosening the
four black knobs on the sides.
FIGURE 8 APOLLO III COVER REMOVED
Note: For more information about the Apollo III see the Apollo III User's Manual.
Next, plug the drive control and encoder cables into the Apollo III motion controller. The drive control connections
are located on the bottom row of the large RJ45 block. The encoder control connections are located on the top
row of the large RJ45 block. See the picture below.
Apollo III Using Mach3