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Summary of Contents for Calmotion USBCNC
- Page 1 USBCNC USB Disk Key reader for CNC Controls Machine Mount instructions 2008-2015 Calmotion LLC, All rights reserved Calmotion LLC 21720 Marilla St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.calmotion.com...
- Page 2 USBCNC universal disk key reader. Requirements The USBCNC device will work with a CNC control with a standard DB25 RS-232 serial connection to the control box for the purposes of input/output of CNC data. Typically, the CNC manufacturer refers this as read and punch tape functions.
- Page 3 The USBCNC-INT kit includes a mounting bezel that also acts as a drill jig. Once the installer has identified where the display should be mounted, the mark the small hole in the center and drill a hole of the same size. Mount the plate, level and tighten to the cabinet. Please note to use best method to manage the metal chips created when drilling the holes.
- Page 4 Mount the display and bracket to the control box. Inside the cabinet the RJ11 and the potentiometer should be visible through the large diameter hole. The potentiometer is used to adjust the brightness of the display as needed.
- Page 5 Secure the din rail as shown below. Attach the din rail clips to the USBCNC controller and mount to the din rail. Check for spacing. The two outer holes from the din rail clips can be used to release from the clips with a small...
- Page 6 RJ11 for display Plug the modular cable from the display into the RJ11 connector J4 on the USBCNC controller board. RJ45 for RS232 Plug the CAT5 cable into RJ45 labeled J1 on the control board shown above. Later in the installation, the other end of the CAT5 cable will be plugged into the RJ45/DB25 plug.
- Page 7 Locate the serial port connector of the CNC. Attach one end of the CAT5 cable to the serial port connector of the USBCNC controller. Attach the other end to one of the DB25 connectors included with the kit. Both male and female connectors have been provided. Choose one as appropriate.
- Page 8 An orange potentiometer (R2) located on the back of the display board can be used to adjust the contrast of the keypad display. This potentiometer should be accessible through the large diameter hole in the control box. (Note: the R20 on the USBCNC control board does not adjust the contrast).
- Page 9 Figure 1 Please refer to the USBCNC user’s manual for operation and communication set-up of the USBCNC.
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