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Benezan Electronics
Hard- and software development
3-axis high performance power amplifier
Brief product description
The "Triple BEAST" is a complete stepper motor controller for three axes. All components for the control of a small milling,
engraving or turning machine are integrated in a housing with dimensions of only 100x102x55mm. Only a power supply unit for
the power supply is still required. The effort for mounting, wiring and the possibilities for errors are thus reduced to a minimum.
The Triple BEAST offers all the advantages of the individual BEAST power amplifier at extremely low cost, such as very quiet
motor running with continuous sinusoidal commutation and complete short-circuit and overload protection. Only the maximum
current and the maximum operating voltage are limited to 5A and 55V compared to the "big brother". For applications with 4
axes, or if a more powerful motor is required, a connection option for an additional output stage is available.
Due to high efficiency and a sophisticated thermal concept, only little heat loss is generated, so that despite the small
dimensions, practically no overheating problems occur.
Nicolas Benezan, Stauffenbergstr. 26, 72108 Rottenburg
Phone: +49 (0) 7457/946365 0 benezan-electronics.de
Triple BEAST
Bene's Advanced Stepper Drive
for stepper motors with
integrated interface card
Installation manual
Triple Beast Installation Guide
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Summary of Contents for Benezan Electronics Triple BEAST
- Page 1 Brief product description The "Triple BEAST" is a complete stepper motor controller for three axes. All components for the control of a small milling, engraving or turning machine are integrated in a housing with dimensions of only 100x102x55mm. Only a power supply unit for the power supply is still required.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
The Triple BEAST control also works with many motors from other manufacturers. Please make sure, however, to use only modern hybrid motors that are suitable for microstep operation. The best results and highest dynamics are achieved with motors with flange sizes from 56 to 60mm and phase currents from 3 to 5A. -
Page 3: Installation
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Installation Connections Overview All terminal numbers are numbered from top to bottom as shown in the adjacent figure. Reference switch inputs (8-pin terminal X3, top left) Description Reference switch X voltage output (+12 or +24V) -
Page 4: Power Supply Connection
Motor connection When using prefabricated cables for stepper motors from Benezan Electronics the connection of the motors is very easy. Connect the wires numbered 1..4 to the terminals M1, M2 or M3 marked A to D. Connect the cable lug of the shield connection to the flat plug next to the terminal. -
Page 5: Settings And Displays
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Connect the terminals of one coil to A and B, the terminals of the other coil to C and D. Interchanging the coils or the connections of the same coil with each other only changes the direction of rotation, but does not affect the function. Only with crossed connections (e.g. -
Page 6: Status Leds
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Status LEDs The status displays of the power amplifiers are located on the left side (see picture above right). The different colours or combinations thereof indicate the following operating states:... - Page 7 Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development The pin assignment of the LPT port is designed for Mach3, EMC or WinPCNC. When using other programs (e.g. CNC-Profi, PC-Lathe) an adapter plug may be required to adapt the pin assignment (so-called patch box). Please understand that Benezan Electronics cannot support every program available on the market.
- Page 8 Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Reference switch inputs Up to 4 switches or inductive sensors can be connected. If the 4th axis is not used or does not require a reference switch, a tool length sensor can also be connected here, for example.
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Page 9: Commissioning And Troubleshooting
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Connection for 4th axis An external power amplifier for a 4th axis can be connected to the RJ45 socket on the upper side. This can be a single BEAST, a UHU or stepper motor output stage or a servo controller from another manufacturer. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Troubleshooting The following table gives an overview of the most common errors and the possible causes. Symptom Cause LED "Power" (green) is not lit Power supply (terminal X1 and terminal V on the right) not connected or wrongly polarized. -
Page 11: Configuration Of The Software
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Configuration of the software Example configuration Mach3 The pictures on the left show the settings for the standard configuration (jumpers 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 inserted). Further settings XHome Pin 13 ... -
Page 12: Technical Data
Benezan Electronics Triple Beast Installation Guide Hard- and software development Technical data Absolute limit values The following parameters must not be exceeded under any circumstances to prevent damage to the device: Parameters min. max. Unit Operating voltage -0.5 Storage temperature °C...
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