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Next, set up the Mach3 software.
1. Open up Config->Ports and Pins and go to the Encoder/MPG's tab.
2. Enable one of the MPGs by clicking on the red X under the Enabled column. If it has a green check mark
then it is already enabled.
3. Set the Counts/Unit to the number of counts per click. On most MPGs this is 4.
4.
Press APPLY and then OK.
The MPG is now set up.
13 INPUTS
The Apollo III has 16 configurable inputs. These inputs can be used for limit switches, home switches, tool
changers, or anything else. As shown below, the inputs are located on the main green terminal block, TB1.
FIGURE 90 MPG 1 ENABLED
LEDs
Apollo III Using Mach3
Inputs
FIGURE 91 INPUTS
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