cnc_controller_iii
cnc_controller_iii
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Operating manual
Version 2.0.1
Preface
We thank you very much that you have decided to buy the CNC Controller made by Optimum
Maschinen Germany GmbH.
Changes The illustration of the CNC Controller might in some details deviate from the illustrations of this
operating manual but this will have no influence on the operation of the CNC Controller.
Any changes in the construction, equipment and accessories are reserved for reasons of
enhancement. Therefore, no claims may be derived from the indications and descriptions.
Errors excepted!
We wish you lots of success!
Table of contents
1 General warning notes ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Proper use ............................................................................................................................. 3
2 Assembly and function ...................................................................................................................... 4
3 Capacity and general data ................................................................................................................. 4
4 Unpacking and connection ................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Delivery volume ...................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Commissionning ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.2.1 Safety ................................................................................................................... 4
5 Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 CNC Controller III ................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 CNC Controller VI .................................................................................................................. 5
6 Description of the connection ............................................................................................................ 5
6.1 Signal configuration on the parallel port ................................................................................. 6
6.1.1 Assignment of the signals at the parallel port, CNC controller III (port / PC) ....... 6
6.1.2 Assignment of signals at the port reference switch (Ref.switch) .......................... 6
6.1.3 Assignment of signals at the parallel port 1, CNC controller VI (port / PC) .......... 7
6.1.4 Assignment of signals at the parallel port 2, CNC controller VI (port / PC) .......... 7
6.1.5 Optional 4th axis on parallel port 1 ...................................................................... 8
6.1.6 Activating the 4th axis .......................................................................................... 8
7 Control boards.................................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 Compatibility of the control board version 1 and version 2 with CNC controllers ................... 9
7.1.1 Modification of a control board of the version 1 ................................................... 9
7.2 Control board version 1 ........................................................................................................ 10
7.2.1 Setting jumpers .................................................................................................. 10
7.2.2 Operating current and holding current ............................................................... 11
7.3 Control board version 2 ........................................................................................................ 12
7.3.1 Setting the jumper .............................................................................................. 12
7.3.2 Operating current and holding current ............................................................... 13
7.4 Replacing a control board ................................................................................................... 14
8 Connection of the step motors ........................................................................................................ 14
8.1 Cabling X / Y / Z-axis ........................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Definition of the axes on the machine tools ........................................................................ 17
9 Malfunctions .................................................................................................................................... 17
9.1 The red LED on the CNC controller flashes or flickers. ....................................................... 17
9.2 All axes are no longer triggered. .......................................................................................... 17
9.3 Step motor does not run ....................................................................................................... 17
10 Spare parts....................................................................................................................................... 18
11 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 19
11.1 Copyright .............................................................................................................................. 19
11.2 Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 19
11.3 RoHS , 2002/95/EC .............................................................................................................. 19
11.4 Disposal .............................................................................................................................. 20
11.5 Product follow-up ................................................................................................................. 20
11.6 EC - Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................... 21
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WARNING!
It is Forbidden to make any modifications or alterations to the values of the CNC
Controller!
These could endanger the staff and cause damages to the CNC Controller and the
connected devices.
WARNING!
• Always disconnect the CNC Controller when exchanging the control board.
• Wait at least 3 minutes until you open the housing of the CNC Controller.
• Switch off the CNC Controller with the main switch, if the CNC Controller is not in use.
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INFORMATION
When the CNC controller is delivered, check immediately that the machine is not been damaged
during transport and that all components are included. Also check that no fastening screws have
come loose.
4.2 Commissionning
4.2.1 Safety
Use the CNC controller only under the following conditions:
The CNC controller is in proper working order.
The CNC controller is used as prescribed.
The operating manual is observed.
All anomalies should be eliminated immediately. Stop the CNC controller immediately in the
event of any abnormality in operation and make sure it cannot be started-up unintentionally or
without authorisation.
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Description of the connection
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5 Connections
5.1 CNC Controller III
1 2 3 13
14
7
15
8
13
4 5 6 1 2 3 14
9 10 11 12
5
Y2 connection step motor Y2 - axis of the machine 13 mains supply
6
X2 connection step motor X2 - axis of the machine 14 Fine-wire fuse 1.6 A slow-blow
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6.1.1 Assignment of the signals at the parallel port, CNC controller III (port / PC)
The following assignment of signals is required on the parallel port.
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6.1.3 Assignment of signals at the parallel port 1, CNC controller VI (port / PC)
The following assignment of signals is required at the parallel port 1.
Pin No Application Description DB 25 male
1 Relay 9 Switching output e.g. motor on
2 Direction X-axis Direction signal to control the axis 1
14
3 Cycle X Cycle signal to control the step motor 15
2
3
4 Direction Y Direction signal to control the axis 16 4
5 Cycle Y Cycle signal to control the step motor 17 5
18 6
6 Direction Z Direction signal to control the axis 19 7
20
7 Cycle Z Cycle signal to control the step motor 8
21 9
Direction signal of the optional 4th axis 22 10
8 Direction 4th axis 23
“Optional 4th axis on parallel port 1“ on page 8 11
24 12
Cycle signal of the optional 4th axis “Optio- 25
9 Cycle 4th axis 13
nal 4th axis on parallel port 1“ on page 8
10 Free Not assigned
Reference switch Z
11
axis
Reference switch Y “Assignment of signals at the port refe-
12
axis rence switch (Ref.switch)“ on page 6
Reference switch X
13
axis
14 Relay 10 Switching output e.g. coolant on
Reference switch 4th
15
axis
16 - 24 Free Not assigned
25 OV DC, earthing
6.1.4 Assignment of signals at the parallel port 2, CNC controller VI (port / PC)
The following assignment of signals is required at the parallel port 2.
Pin No Application Description DB 25 male
1 Relay 11 Switching output e.g. motor on
2 Direction X - axis Direction signal to control the axis 1
14
3 Cycle X Cycle signal to control the step motor 15
2
3
4 Direction Y Direction signal to control the axis 16 4
5 Cycle Y Cycle signal to control the step motor 17 5
18 6
6 Direction Z Direction signal to control the axis 19 7
20
7 Cycle Z Cycle signal to control the step motor 8
21 9
8 - 10 Free Not assigned 22 10
23
Reference switch Z 11
11 24 12
axis 25 13
Reference switch Y “Assignment of signals at the port refe-
12
axis rence switch (Ref.switch)“ on page 6
Reference switch X
13
axis
14 Relais 12 Switching output e.g. coolant on
15 - 24 Free Not assigned
25 OV DC, earthing
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4 5 6 1 2 3
CAUTION !
When the 4th axis is activated only parallel port 1 can be used. The parallel port 2 is
switched off and can therefore not be used.
CAUTION!
Unplug the mains plug and wait at least 3 minutes before opening the CNC controller.
This time period is required in order to make sure that all condensers are being
discharged.
Disassemble the upper part of the housing.
In the shown jumper setting the 4th axis is being deactivated. Set both jumpers (J1 and J2) to
the bottom position in order to activate the 4th axis.
Jumper
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7 Control boards
7.1 Compatibility of the control board version 1 and version 2 with CNC
controllers
Control boards of the version 2 are completely compatible to the CNC controllers of the ver-
sion 1 and 2.
Control boards of the version 1 are not compatible to CNC controllers of the version 2.
INFORMATION
A CNC controller of the version 2 can be identified by the following sign.
V2
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CAUTION!
The master board is only in the slot of the X or X1-axis.
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Operating current
The operating current moves the step motor. With a direction signal the turning direction is being
changed. The operating current can be set from 2 to 6 A. The type plate of the corresponding
step motor gives the values of the required settings.
Holding current
The holding current provides a save hold during the operation break and a save hold of the non-
moving axes at the time of operation.
CAUTION!
If the holding current is set too high, it will lead to unnecessary heating-up !
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CAUTION!
The master board is only in the slot of the X or X1-axis.
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Operting current
The operating current moves the step motor. Over a direction signal the turning direction is
being changed. The operating current is determined over the jumper. The type plate of the
corresponding step motor indicates the values of the required setting.
Jumper
for
step motor type
Holding current
The holding current provides for a safe hold during the processing breaks and a safe hold for the
axis which are not moved at the moment of processing.
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CAUTION!
Unplug th device and wait at least 3 minutes before opening the CNC controller. This term
is required to make sure that all condensers will be dumped.
Slot covering
Control board
Fig.7-10: Backside of CNC controller
Proceeding
Disconnect the mains plug and wait at least 3 minutes.
Disconnect the plug of the step motor from the control board.
Screw off the slot cover of the control boards.
Pull off the control board from the slot.
Set the correct positioning of the jumpers.
Insert the new control board into the slot.
Reassemble the slot covering of the control boards.
Reconnect the plug of the step motor.
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Connection of the step motors
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Separated outside
isolation
Screening
Cable
INFORMATION!
The screening will be connected to the terminal block of the motor on one side.
The cable will be stripped at a length of about 5mm with insulation stripping tongs.
Plug and press the wire end sleeves on the end of the cables.
Plug the strain relief over the cable.
Push the cable through the opening
on the sealing cap of the step motor.
Terminal strip motor
Connect the cable to the motor and
tighten the strain relief.
The twisted screening needs to be
positioned at the clamping "GND" .
Screening
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Fig.8-5: Cover
Motor Controller
A- to A- Terminal strip
A+ to A+ CNC controller
B- to B-
B+ to B+
GND
INFORMATION!
No screening and no grounding cable is connected to the CNC controller.
If the turning direction of one or of several step motors at CNC operation over a CNC
software previous to be wrong, then exchange the corresponding connection of the step
motor or on the CNC controller.
Example:
Motor Controller
A- to B-
A+ to B+
B- to A-
B+ to A+
GND
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Malfunctions
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+Z
+Y
+Z
+X
+X
9 Malfunctions
9.1 The red LED on the CNC controller flashes or flickers.
The operating current is set too high.
Slightly turn back the operating current on the potentiometer anti-clockwise.
The correct function is always given if the blue LED flashes when the corresponding axis is
being triggered. “Potentiometer control board V2“ on page 11
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10 Spare parts
Artikelnummer
Bezeichnung Designation
Item no.
Steuerkarte Control board 3571960
CNC Controller III komplett 3 Steckplätze complete CNC Controller III 3 slots 3571951
CNC Controller VI komplett 6 Steckplätze complete CNC Controller VI 6 slots 3571950
Netzteil Power supply unit 035719501
Lüfter Fan 035719502
Kaltgerätestecker Inlet connector for non-heating apparatus 035719503
Ein-Aus Schalter On - Off switch 035719504
Anschlussstecker Steuerkarte Plug control board 035719505
Feinsicherung 1,6 A Träge Fine-wire fuse 1.6 A slow-blow 035719506
Hauptplatine CNC Controller VI, Version 2 Mainboard CNC Controller VI , version 2 0357195027
Hauptplatine CNC Controller III , Version 2 Mainboard CNC Controller III , version 2 0357195028
Frontblende CNC Controller VI Front screen (Front cover) CNC Controller VI 035719509V2
Frontblende CNC Controller III Front screen (Front cover) CNC Controller III 0357195010V2
Gehäuse CNC Controller VI; komplett ohne Housing CNC Controller VI; completely
0357195011
Elektrik without electric
Gehäuse CNC Controller III; komplett ohne Housing CNC Controller III; completely
0357195012
Elektrik without electric
Slot - Abdeckung CNC Controller VI Slot - cover CNC Controller VI 0357195013
Slot - Abdeckung CNC Controller III Slot - cover CNC Controller III 0357195014
Adapterstecker Parallel Anschluss SUB D 25 polig Adapter plug parallel port SUB D 25 pins 0357195015
Set Referenzschalter D210 - D280, 3 Achsen Set reference switches D210 - D280, 3 axis 3571966
Satz Referenzschalter BF20, 3 Achsen zum Set reference switches BF20, 3 axis for
3571967
Anschluss an SUB D 9 polig connection on SUB D 9 pins
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11 Appendix
11.1 Copyright
© 2006
This document is copyright. All derived rights are also reserved, especially those of translation,
re-impression, use of figures, broadcast, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means
and recording in data processing systems, whether partial or total.
The company reserves the right to make technical alterations without prior notice.
11.2 Warranty
Within the term of warranty, the company Optimum warrants for a perfect quality of its products
and will reimburse any cost for overhaul or exchange of defective parts in case of construction
errors, faults in material and/or defect of fabrication.
The term of warranty for commercial use is 6 months and for use as an amateur it is 24 months.
Condition for a warranty claim due to construction errors, faults in material and/or defects of
fabrication is:
Proof of purchase and that the instruction for use had been followed.
In order to assert the claim of warranty, you have to present a typescript original receipt of
purchase. It must comprise the complete address, date of purchase and type of designation
of the product.
The instruction for use, the corresponding device as well as the safety information are to be
observed. Damages due to operator’s mistakes may not be accepted as warranty claims.
Correct use of devices.
The products of the company Optimum had been designed and built for certain purposes.
They are listed in the operation manual.
The warranty claim are not be accepted if the operating manual is not being followed pro-
perly or if it is used for a purpose which has not been intended or with improper accessory.
Maintenance work and cleaning.
It is absolutely necessary to maintain and clean the machine in regular intervals according to
the prescriptions of the instruction for use.
By intervention of a third party, any warranty claim will expire. Maintenance work and cle-
aning are usually not part of the claim of warranty.
Original spare parts
Make sure to use only original spare parts and original accessories. This can be acquired
from authorized distributors of the machine.
When others than original parts are being used, consequential damages may occur and dan-
ger of accidents will increase. Disassembled or partially disassembled devices and devices
which are repaired with foreign parts are excluded from warranty claims.
Wearing parts
Certain components are subject to wear out by time respectively a standard wear by use in
corresponding machine.
Among these components are e.g. V-belts, ball bearing switches, main cables, gaskets and
washers, etc. These wearing parts are not part of the warranty.
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11.4 Disposal
Disposal of used electric and electronic machines
(Appliance in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate
collecting system for those devices).
The sign of the product or on its packing indicates that the product must not be handled as
common household waste, but that it needs to be delivered to a central collection point for
recycling. Your contribution to the correct disposal of this product will protect the environment
and the health of your fellow men. The environment and the health are endangered by incorrect
disposal. Recycling of material will help to reduce the consumption of raw materials. Your
District Office, the municipal waste station or the shop where you have bought the product will
inform you about recycling of this product.
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