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Summary of Contents for Avid CNC CRP500
- Page 1 CRP500 Spindle / VFD Retrofit Guide v2021Q1.1...
- Page 2 Control Box Modi cation The rst step in setting up your Spindle will be to upgrade your current CRP500 Control Unit with VFD compatibility. You should have received an SP/THC Cable and strain relief tting with your Retro t Kit.
- Page 3 The clamping collar (at left in photo) should then be threaded onto the strain relief, from the interior, to hold it in place on the gland plate. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 4 At this point, one end of the SP/THC Cable should have the 14-pin connector removed with the wires stripped to bare leads as shown in the photo series below. Clip one end of the SP/THC Cable as shown above. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 5 Strip the sheathing on the cable back at least 1.5" (it is easier to work with if you strip 1.5 - 3"). Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 6 Once there is a su cient length of cable inside your control box to reach your break out board, the cable nut can be tightened down onto the strain relief. This will secure the cable to the control unit. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 7 Green White/Brown Spindle relay signal Orange Brown Note: The middle two screw terminals should already be connected to 12V power and should not be changed or modi ed. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 8 The above image should further clarify how to connect the SP/THC Cable to the BOB. If you have not tightened your strain relief, you can do that now. Your control unit is now ready to communicate with your Spindle and VFD package. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 9 VFD Control Box Connections 14-Pin SP/THC Cable Connect the 14-pin SP/THC cable to your Spindle / VFD System. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 10 L6-30 receptacle (200-240VAC single-phase) 8.7 HP Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System L21-30 receptacle (200-240VAC three-phase) If running on single-phase, refer to power requirements for this system. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 11 Spindle Connection 3 Avid HP Spindle Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle, aligning the arrows as in the previous step. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 12 It may be necessary to rotate the M23 cable to allow it to seat properly. During this process you will feel the connector drop into place when the pins and sockets of the connector align. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 13 It may be necessary to rotate the M23 cable to allow it to seat properly. During this process you will feel the connector drop into place when the pins and sockets of the connector align. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
- Page 14 Mach4 Version Use of the 4 HP Avid CNC spindle requires version 2.2.2 or newer of Mach4 and use of the 8.7 HP Avid CNC spindle requires version 2.1.0 or newer of Mach4. If you need to update your installation of Mach4, please visit the...
- Page 15 If the spindle responds to these speed commands, your VFD and Spindle package is ready for use! If you experience any trouble while following this guide, please feel free to Contact Us. Version 2021Q1.1 CRP500 © 2021 Avid CNC Retrofit Guide All Rights Reserved...
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