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Summary of Contents for Applied Robotics Torchmate 401A
- Page 1 Computer Numerical Control for Windows Model 401A Signal Generator Hardware Guide Applied Robotics, Inc. 4719 17 Street, North Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 527-6431...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ..................................1 .................................1 BOUT THIS ANUAL ..............................2 AFETY AND SAGE UIDELINES HARDWARE GUIDE..................................3 ..........................3 VERVIEW OF THE IGNAL ENERATOR ....................................3 RONT ANEL ....................................3 ANEL ..............................7 UTPUT IGNAL CHEMATIC ..............................7 URNING OFF THE ONTROLLER SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAMS ..............................9 ............................10 YPICAL OTOR... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Torchmate Section 1 Getting Started Getting Started Section About this Manual Torchmate is a unique application involving hardware and software, so you’ll need some instruction to get started. Since automated machining is potentially dangerous, please take the time to completely read through this manual and the software User’s Guide to understand the operation of the electronics, software and machine before cutting a part. -
Page 6: Safety And Usage Guidelines
6. Always keep the tool envelope tidy and free of any loose objects. 7. Be on alert for computer crashes at all times. Applied Robotics, Inc. is not responsible for the safe installation and use of this product. You and only you are responsible for the safety of yourself and others during the operation of your CNC machine tool. -
Page 7: Hardware Guide
Torchmate Section 2 Hardware Guide Section Hardware Guide Overview of the Signal Generator The Signal Generator provides a flexible interface that controls up to 4 stepper or digital servo motor drivers, 8 output lines and 8 input lines. It works in conjunction with the Torchmate software. - Page 8 Torchmate Section 2 Hardware Guide DC IN - Receptacle for the power supply. The unit is shipped with a 9V DC, 800-1000mA wall transformer power supply. Fuse - Cartridge for the fuse. If the fuse blows, replace it with a 3AG, 1.5A slow-blow fuse.
- Page 9 Torchmate Section 2 Hardware Guide Motor Signal connector must be normally LOW. Alternatively, if the Input connector is wired as normally open, then the signal coming in through the Motor Signal connector must be normally HIGH. If you are not using input signals through the Motor Signal connector, then don’t connect them to anything.
- Page 10 Torchmate Section 2 Hardware Guide MOTOR SIGNALS - The DB-25 male connector for all signals going out to the stepper or digital servo motor driver(s). If you are using one of the Torchmate motor drivers, connect this to the DB-25 female connector on the motor driver using a DB25 M-F interface cable.
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Page 11: Output Signal Schematic
Torchmate Section 2 Hardware Guide DB25 Signal DB25 Signal ENABLE ALL Α PARK Z PARK Y PARK INPUT 5 X PARK Α DIRECTION INPUT 6 INPUT 7 Z DIRECTION INPUT 8 Y DIRECTION X DIRECTION Internal VCC +5V Α STEP OPT VCC (INPUT) Z STEP Internal GND... - Page 12 Torchmate Section 2 Hardware Guide...
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Page 13: Sample Wiring Diagrams
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Section Sample Wiring Diagrams... -
Page 14: Typical Motor Signal Circuit
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Typical Motor Signal Circuit Signal Generator Model 401 A Step Clock Phase A OPT-VCC CW/CCW Phase A~ Enable Phase B~ Half/Full Phase B Logic Ground 40VDC Ground Current Adjust 2KΩ DB25-25 OPT-GND DB25-24 DB25-23 OPT-VCC DB25-22 OPT-GND... - Page 15 Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Since the Motor Signal lines are run off the optical couplers (PS2501-4) there must be an optical power source. In this example we have bridged the optical power source with the internal power source of the Signal Generator by connecting lines 22 to 23 and 24 to 25 of the DB25 Motor Signal connector.
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Page 16: Typical Motor Signal Circuit With An External 5V Power Supply
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Typical Motor Signal Circuit With an External 5V Power Supply Signal Generator Model 401 A Step Clock Phase A OPT-VCC CW/CCW Phase A~ Enable Phase B~ Half/Full Phase B Logic Ground 40VDC Ground Current Adjust 2KΩ... -
Page 17: Typical Motor Signal Circuit Without Pull-Up Resistors
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Typical Motor Signal Circuit Without Pull-up Resistors Signal Generator Model 401 A Step Pulse Phase A Direction Phase A~ Phase B~ Phase B Opto In 40VDC Ground DB25-25 OPT-GND DB25-24 DB25-23 OPT-VCC DB25-22 OPT-GND... -
Page 18: Typical Output Line Circuit
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Typical Output Line Circuit Load Signal Generator Model 401 A Output1 AC Power OPT-VCC Fuse Solid State Relay Continental Industries S505-0SJ610-000 Output PS2501-4 Connector Signal Signal DB25-25 OPT-GND DB25-24 DB25-23 OPT-VCC DB25-22 The above schematic shows a typical connection of one solid state relay controlled by output line 1 of the Signal Generator. A typical load would be a plasma torch, spindle, a vacuum, a laser, etc. - Page 19 Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Since the Output lines are run off the optical couplers (PS2501-4) there must be an optical power source. In this example we have bridged the optical power source with the internal power source of the Signal Generator by connecting lines 22 to 23 and 24 to 25 of the DB25 Motor Signal connector.
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Page 20: Typical Input Line Circuit
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Typical Input Line Circuit Signal Generator Model 401 A DB25 Pin5 DB25 Pin6 DB25 Pin7 DB25 Pin8 The above schematic shows a typical connection of 5 normally closed switches. These switches are connected between input lines 1-5 and ground. Lines 6-8 connected directly to ground with jumper wires. -
Page 21: Signal Generator Board Layout
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams Signal Generator Board Layout CON2 CON4 CON1 CON5 IDC3 IDC2 Flashcut CNC Signal Generator Version 2.0.3 Rev. C Power CON3 FUSE1 S.N. ___________ IDC4 IDC1 FWB1 TVS1 IDC5 C24 + C11 + OSC1 Last Rev. 4/22/98... -
Page 23: I/O Connector Schematic
Torchmate Section 3 Sample Wiring Diagrams I/O Connector Schematic...
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