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Table 6 Spindle Control RJ45 Mod Jack
Note: For more information on the Drive Enable signal, see Drive Enable section.
If you purchased a VFD from MachMotion, then you can plug it directly into the spindle control mod jack.
You can also connect your spindle into the terminals on TB2 as shown below.
Figure 35 Spindle Control Terminals
The terminals and the RJ45 connector both use the same signals. Use whatever method is easiest.
6.2 Setting up the Spindle
Follow the directions below to enable your spindle inside Mach3.
1. Select Config->Ports and Pins and then click on the Motor Outputs tab. Enable the spindle by clicking on
the red "X". If there is a green check mark next to the spindle, then it is already enabled. Make sure that the
port and pin numbers are set up as shown.
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