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The Apollo III uses a 5V encoder signal. See the pinout below.
Function
A+
RJ45 Pins
1
White &
Colors
Orange
Table 10 Encoder Feedback RJ45 Jack Pinout
7.5 Axis Mapping and Slaving a Motor
To map motors to axes or to configure a motor as a slave, follow the steps outlined below.
1. Click Configure->Control on the main menu bar and select the Axis Mapping
2. Each enabled axis must have one master motor and up to five slave motors
3. Press [OK] and then restart the software
7.6 Spindle
For most systems from MachMotion, the following is not needed. However, to adjust spindle the spindle voltage, use
encoder feedback, or connect your devices not purchased from MachMotion, use the following section for additional
information.
7.6.1 Spindle Voltage Adjustment
On the Systems tab of the HiCON plugin, the spindle voltage can be adjusted by changing the percentage (10-200%).
Most systems will not require this value to be changed. However, if the voltage is not close enough, the percentage
adjustment can be calculated with the following formula:
Analog Spindle Scale % = Commanded Voltage/Actual Voltage*100
7.6.2 RPM Feedback
If the spindle has encoder feedback, set up the Threading section of the HiCON Plugin. Set the RPM Sync Source to
Encoder, the RPM Sync Index to 6, and the RPM Counts/Rev to the number of encoder pulses per revolution.
7.6.3 Turning on the Spindle
Figure 47 Encoder Feedback RJ45 Jacks
A-
B+
2
3
White &
Orange
Green
Figure 48 Axis Mapping Tab
Figure 49 Spindle Feedback Settings
5V
GND
4
5
Blue
White & Blue
B-
I+
6
7
White &
Green
Brown
I-
8
Brown
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