AJAX CNC CNC10 User manual

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Ajax CNC
CNC10
Installation Manual
Rev.050301
© 2005AjaxCNC Milesburg, PA 16853

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 SystemOverview
1.2 AJAXComponents
1.3 InstallerSuppliedComponents
1.4 OptionalSuppliedComponents
2.Motion Control Card (CPU10)
3.ControlPendant
4.Software
5.System Schematic
6.ElectricalPanelLayout
7.Servo Drive (DC3IO)
8. Motor and Encoder Cables
8.1 MotorandEncoder CableInstallation
8.2 Encoder Check
9.E-StopCircuit
10.LimitSwitches
11. Motor Power
11.1 Troubleshooting
12.Lube
13.CoolantControl
14.Spindle Speed
15.Other Outputs
16.Digitizing/Probe
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3
2
1
COM 1
AJAX
PC
AJAX CONTROL PENDANT
E-STOP
CONTACTOR DC
AC
83VAC INCOMING
AC POWER
XYZ
DC SERVO MOTORS
WITH ENCODERS
MOTOR VOLTAGE
SUPPLY
X 0.0000
Y 0.0000
Z 0.0000
ZF USE
H14
H5
FIB ER
OPTIC
JAC K S
H13
5
VCC
DF
4
3
2
1
H12
PLC OK
Y FUSE
XF USE
DC3IO
H9
REV 040604
Z-
EGND
Y+
Y-
EGND
X+
X-
EGND
H1
Z+ H2
H11
J10
H10
H6H7 H4 H3
1 Introduction
This manual describes how to install theAjax CNC (Computer
Numerical Control) system. It is strongly recommended that
you follow each step in order without skipping steps. The PC
based Ajax CNC system provides 3 to 4-axis closed loop servo
interpolated motion, controlled by industry standard G-codes.
The system is intended for CNC control of milling machines,
Figure 1: AJAX System Overview
1.1 System Overview
The Ajax CNC system is based on two main printed circuit
boards and an optional control pendant. Figure 1 shows (1) the
CPU10 motion control card and (2) the DC3IO servo driver
board, (3) the jog panel/pendant. Also notice the DC brush
servo motors and the DC motor voltage unregulated supply.
Servo motors and other CNC components are available from
www.AjaxCNC.com.
routers, lathes, flame, plasma, laser and water jet cutters and
otherspecialized applications. TheAjaxCNC system is intend-
ed for use by competent installers, retrofitters and machine tool
builders who want to do their own installation. This manual is
not intended for casual end users. Aseparate operators manual
is available for end users on CD ROM.
l- CPU10 - Motion Control Card
lDC3IO-ThreeaxisservoamplifierwithPLCI/O
lControl Pendant - Provides control keys for the operator
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Introduction 1
1.3 Installer Supplied Components
Your PC should have the following
minimum specifications:
A. Pentium 400MHZ or better
B.128MB Hard Drive or better (provided)
C.128MBMemoryorbetter
D.LinuxOperatingSoftware (provided)
E. 1 open PCI slot
Electrical Enclosure
24"x36"x12"minimum recommended
1.2 AJAX Components
Qty. Part No. Description
1 10464 CPU10motion control card
1 10250 Encoder/JogPanel Bracket
w/ribboncables
1 10483 DC3IOServoDrive
6 10234 5’ fiber optic cables
1 10274 JogPendant
1 10237 IntermediateJog PendantCable
1 -- AjaxCNCCD-containing manuals
1 -- LinuxSourceCD
1.4 Optional Installer orAJAX supplied
components
Axis motors
a) 17in-lb,29in-lb,and 40in-lb DCbrushmotors with encoders
areavailable fromAjaxCNC.com.
b) Pre-wiredmotor cables are availablefromAjaxCNC.com.
DC Power Supply consisting of the
following:
a) Primary transformer with secondary 83VAC output
provides120VDC after rectification.
b) Capacitor,12,000ufminimum,160VDC
c) Fuse Holders & 15A fuses
Misc. Electrical components Suggested Source
a) Rotary electrical disconnect AjaxCNC.com
b) Fuse Holders AjaxCNC.com
c) Quencharc AjaxCNC.com
d) Terminal strips AjaxCNC.com
e) E-Stop contactor, E stop switch AjaxCNC.com
f) Spindle inverter Automationdirect.com
g) E-Stop contactor AjaxCNC.com
h Coolant contactors AjaxCNC.com
i) Spindle reversing contactors AjaxCNC.com
j) Limit Switches, normally closed type Automationdirect.com
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ISA SLOT
PCI SLOT
PCI SLOT
PC MOTHER BOARD
DB9F
DB15F
XYZ
JOG
DB9F DB9F
JOG PANEL RIBBON CABLE
ENCODER/JOG
PANEL BRACKET
WITH RIBBON CABLES
HEADER J1
PROGRAMING
HEADER J3
2
1
3
N/C
N/C
4
5PLC I/O
PCI BUS
HEADER J4
JOG PANEL HEADER J2
EXPANSION
AXIS 6
AXIS 1
AXIS 2
AXIS 3
AXIS 4
AXIS 5
INPUTS
ENCODER
4 INTERNAL RIBBON
BACK OF PC
CABLES TO
FIBER OPTIC JACKS
ON CPU10 BOARD
EXTEND THROUGH
THE PC BACK
ENCODER/JOG PANEL
BRACKET WTIH RIBBON CABLES
1234 5
ZYX
DB9F
JOG
DB15M
DB9F DB9F
MOUSE
KEYBOARD RJ45
USB1
USB2
DB25F
COM1
DB9M
VGA
DB15HD
MIDI
DB15F
AUDIO
IN OUT MIC
SERVO PC
N/C
N/C
2 CPU10 Motion Control Card
TheCPU10 motion controlcard is anPCI PC interface card. The
CPU10 card accepts encoder inputs from the servo motors and
uses a DSP to perform the servo PID control algorithm. The
CPU10 card outputs torque commands serially down onto two
fibers(DATAandSYNC)to the DC3IO board. TheCPU10 card
Figure 2
also passes PLC I/O information to the DC3IO card through the
#1, #2, and #3 fibers.
2.1
Plug the CPU10 motion control card into a PCI slot in your PC
motherboard. NoticetheAjaxCNCCPU10requiresonlyonePCI
slot.
Figure 2.1: CPU10 Fiber Optic Connections
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CPU10 2
2.2 Encoder/Pendant Bracket Installation
Install the backpanel connector bracket into the PC backpanel.
Connect the internal encoder ribbon cables to their respective
axes on the CPU10 before plugging into the PCI slot.
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3 Control Pendant Installation
Install the Control Pendant Intermediate Cable in your electri-
cal cabinet and plug the end WITHOUTthe red and blue wires
into the DB15 pendant connector on the back of your PC.
All key press data and optional MPG data is sent serially to the
Control Panel cable, plus an LED indicator status is sent back. See the E-Stop section and the Schematic for E-Stop circuit hookup (Red and Blue wires from the pendant E-Stop button).
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Figure 4 - Control Pendant Cable Hookup
KK KK
K
PlugIn
CNC PC
Encoder/Control Panel
Bracket with Ribbon Cables
DB15 Control Pendant
Connector
KK KK
K
DB15F
DB15M
CONTROL PENDANT
BRACKET WTIH RIBBON CABLES
EXTEND THROUGH
ON CPU7P5 BOARD
FIBER OPTIC JACKS
ENCODER/JOG PANEL
THE PC BACK
DB9FDB9F
Z
1
Y
DB9F
JOG
DB15M
32 4
X
5
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
DB25F
MIC
OUT
IN
VGA
DB15HD
DB15F
AUDIO
MIDI
COM1
USB2
USB1DB9M
RJ45
SERVO PC
INTERMEDIATE CONTROL CABLE
DB15F
SWITCH
WIRES
E-STOP

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4 Software
Ajax CNC motion control software (CNC10) is a Linux based
program.
4.1 Software/Hard Drive Installation
Instructions
The AjaxCNC software comes preinstalled on a 128MB solid
state flash drive. With no moving parts, this type of drive is far
more stable in a machining envirinment.
1.) Install the IDE Flash drive reader. Install this component in
place of the existing master hard drive. If this is a new PC,
simply install the Flash card reader in the first IDE slot on your
motherboard using the supplied cable.
2.) With the Flash drive and the CPU10 motion control card
installed, boot up the PC to make sure all of your connections
are secure.
3.) All of your permanent unlocks have been turned on in your
control. Every system is given a 10 day demo code to allow the
enduser to try out all of theAjaxCNC features and options. To
turn on the control demo mode, follow the instructions below.
It is suggested that the demo not be entered until the comple-
tion of the installation to take full advantage of the 10 day
period.
Note that after software installation, it is normal to have errors
displayed in the status window, depending upon whether or
not the DC3IO or Control Pendant are connected.
NOTE: If you purchased one of our stocked control systems
and ordered the Control Pendant in addition to the base kit, you
will need to update your PLC program.
ThesupplimentalCD included with youAjax CNC system con-
tains all of our standard PLC programs. The read-me file in the
PLCPrograms folder clearlyexplainswhat each PLCprogramis
for. Choose the correct PLC program for your application and
follow these steps to update the control:
1.) Unzip and extract the PLC zip file to a blank floppy disk.
2.) Insert the floppy into the control computer.
3.) From the main screen press <F7> Utlity, <F2> Update.
Thefileswillautomaticallyupdatethecontrol. Youwill need to
reboot when you are finished. This is the same procedure used
for all control updates.
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SERVO DRIVE AND PLC BOARD
MOUTNT OVERTOP OF THE POWER SUPPLY,
EMI FILTER, CAPACITER AND DIODE BOARD
POWER SUPPLY
15 PIN TERMINAL STRIP
E-STOP CONTACTOR
FLOOD
COOLANT
CONTACTOR
24VAC FUSE
110VDC FUSE
STEP DOWN
TRANSFORMER
RELAY BOARD CAPACITER AND
DIODE BOARD
EMI FILTER
DC3IO
REV040604
H14
FIBER
3
H1 3
OPTIC
DF
PLC OK
VCC
1
H1 2
JACKS
2
H9
5
4
H11
H1 0
J10 H7 H6
H5
EGND
X-
X+
EGND
X FU S E
H2
Z-
EGND
Y-
Z+
Y+
H1
Y FU S E
ZFUSE
H4 H3
Electrical Panel 5
5 Electrical Panel System Schematic
A “D” size AJAX system schematic is provided with every
kit. The schematic can also be found as an AutoCAD.dwg
file on the Ajax CD that came with your kit along with several
other smaller schematics. They are listed below for your
reference. Also provided on the Ajax CD is a program for
viewingCAD files.
Included 8 1/2” X 11” Detailed Schematics:
Inverter Power and Control
Coolant Control
LubePump
Inputs and Outputs
110VDC PowerSupply
Indexer
E-Stopcircuit
 Brake
Control Pendant
Probe/Digitizing Connection Figure 6 - Panel Layout (Suggested)
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6 Electrical Panel Layout
The illustration below is how we suggest you lay out your
electrical panel. This is only a suggestion, however, and you
may need to modify this arrangement to better suit your
needs.

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ROTARY CLAMP AND MIST
110VDC NOMINAL
Z FUSE
+5VDC
LOW LUBE IN18
Z+ LIMIT IN6
Z- LIMIT IN5
Y- LIMIT IN3
X- LIMIT IN1
INPUT COMMON
DP4 DETECT IN15
INPUT COMMON
INPUT COMMON
Y+ LIMIT IN4
INPUT COMMON
X+ LIMIT IN2
DP4 IN14
+5VDC
H14
E-STOP IN11
TT1 IN13
INPUT
COMMO N
INPUT
EXTERNAL
SWITCH
-10 TO + 10V
-5TO+5V
0 TO 5V
0 TO 10V
LIMIT
SWITCH
DEFEATER
ANALOG OUT
VOLTAGE S ELECT
ANALOG COMMON ANALOG OUT
USV
H5
-12V +12V
GAIN OFFSET
+5V
ROTARY CLAMP NO
ROTARY CLAMP NC
ROTARY CLAMP COM
SPINDLE ENABLE NO
SPINDLE ENABLE NC
SPINDLE ENABLE COM
FIBER
OPTIC
JACKS
5V COMMON
HIGH/LOW RANGE IN9
ROTARY CLAMP ACK IN31
INPUT COMMON
ROTARY HOME IN30
SPINDLE FAULT IN25
INPUT COMMON
TOOL RELEASE IN24
IN19
AUX INPUTS 2
IN17
IN10
IN32
IN8
+5VDC
H13 IN7
5
VCC
DF
4
3
2
1
H12
+5V
PLC OK
IN27
AUX INPUTS 1
IN28
IN26
IN22
IN21
IN20
Y FUSE
X FUSE
10A 30VDC
RELAYS RATED FOR
10A 250VAC
DC3IO
OUT 30
2A
OUT 14
+5V
H9 5V COMMON
REV 040604
Z-
EGND
Y+
Y-
EGND
X+
X-
EGND
C AXIS ANALOG C AXIS COMMON
VMGND
+VM
H1
Z+H2
AUX OUTPUTS 3
OUT DRV 38
FLOOD COM
DC COM
FLOODCOOLANT
LUBE PUMP COM
WAY LUBEPUMP
SPINDLE RESET NO
SPINDLE RESET NC
SPINDLE RESET COM
SPINDLE CCW
SPINDLE CW
SPINDLE DIRECTION COM
MIST COOLANT
RLY1
H11
MIST COM
RLY2
J10
+5VDC
DC COM
H10
4A
1A 30VDC
AND CW/CCW
RELAYS RATED FOR
0.5A 125VAC
0.3A 60VDC
FLOOD, LUBE,RLY1-2,
SPIN RESET,ENABLE
OUT 3
4A
OUT 2
OUT 15
OUT 13
2A
OUT 4
DRIVE FAULT
+5VDC
OUTPUT DRIVER
OUT DRV 36
H6
OUT DRV 1
+5VDC +5VDC
H7
+12VDC
+5VDC +5VDC
OUT DRV 11
OUT DRV 10
OUT DRV 9 OUT DRV 8 OUT DRV 7 OUT DRV 6
OUT DRV 5
AUXOUTPUTS 1
H4
OUT DRV 39
OUT DRV 59 OUT DRV 60
OUT DRV 61
OUT DRV 62
SPARE DRV
+5VDC +5VDC
AUX OUTPUTS 2
OUT DRV 31
OUT DRV 32 OUT DRV 33
OUT DRV 34
OUT DRV 35 OUT DRV 29
OUT DRV 12
EXTERNAL
RELAY
1ST 2ND 3RD +5V
AXIS BRAKES
OUT DRV 37
H3
7 Servo Motor Drive: DC3IO
The DC3IO combines a three axis brushed DC servo motor
drivealongwithsufficientI/O to control lathes, mills or routers.
Forexample, with suitable 29in-lb motors the DC3IO can easily
drive a Bridgeport Boss Series I milling machine.
Asthe name implies,DC3IO stands for 3axis SERVOdrivewith
integratedPLCI/O.
Specificationsof the DC3IO Board:
• 3 DC brush servo motor outputs up to 15Amp at 120VDC
• 35 General purpose outputs (recommended for, but not
dedicated to coolant, brake and auxiliary controls)
• 4 Dedicated outputs: lube, spindle enable, CW and CCW
• 1 Spindle speed control, 12 bit DAC
• 1 E-Stop series connection relay contacts
• 6 Dedicated limit switch inputs
• 24 General purpose inputs
• 2 Dedicated inputs, E-Stop + Drivefault
7.1 Installing the DC3IO board on your
electrical panel
Warning: Do not hookup or apply motor voltage
at this stage.
Motor voltage will be applied in Chapter 11. All systems must
bechecked out first. Refer to theAjax CNC detailed schematic.
Check the connections from the DC3IO to the power supply.
The DC3IO is supplied with +12 and +5VDC from the power
supply via the J10. Ensure that J10 is connected to the power
supply. These DC voltages are used to power the logic of the
servo drive and the logic of the PLC I/O section.
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8.1 Motors and Encoders
Ajax CNC motors are DC brush servo motors and have 2000
line/8000 count per revolution encoders. Differential line sig-
nalling is used for noise immunity. Encoder cables should use
shielded wire with twisted pair signal lines for noise immunity
reasons (See Figure 8.1). Reliable operation at distances up to
50' are possible. Motors may be “hard wired” without the use
of MS connectors for cost reduction reasons. Fully wired ser-
vo motors with cables may be ordered fromAjaxCNC.
8.2 Installation
Wireyour motor cables to H2 on the DC3IO board. The DC3IO
boardhaslabelsnexttoeachterminal on H2 to aid in the wiring.
Theearth ground (EGND) terminals are used for shield connec-
tions.
Plug the X, Y, and Z axis encoder cables into the X,Y, and Z
encoder sockets on the PC’s back panel (Once again pay close
attention to matching up each axis with its corresponding loca-
tion). Wildly erratic motor motion will result if encoder and
motorhookups are not correct. Refer to theAjax CNC schemat-
ic.
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8.3 Encoder Check
Power up the PC, but do not apply power to the drive (DC3IO).
With the PC powered up and without any power to the drive
and motors, you can test the encoder feedback. Go to the PID
menuto verify encoderfeedback. From the mainCNC10 screen,
press<F1> Setup, <F3> Config, <enter password (137)>, <F4>
PID . Turn each axis motor shaft slowly and watch the absolute
position (Abs Pos) column for smooth counting. Turning the
motor shaft in the other direction should count down. Ignore
“full power w/o motion” or “Position Error” messages in the
message box. Ensure that the correct readout changes for each
axismotor.
Figure8.1 - Motor Encoder Diagram

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9 ESTOP Circuit
An effective emergency stop (E-Stop) circuit is essential to any
machine tool and is required by insurance carriers. The E-Stop
circuit allows the operator to push an E-Stop button and stop
allaxismotion and the spindle motor. TheE-Stopcircuit shown
ontheAjaxCNC schematicis based on a 24vACvoltage which
is required to power the E-Stop contactor coil. As long as the
E-Stopcircuit isnot broken, thesystem will operate. The24VAC
coil voltage is “routed” through the DC3IO relay contacts la-
beled “Drive Fault”. From there the E-Stop coil voltage must
pass through the E-Stop button and then through the inverter
fault contacts before returning to the 24VAC terminal. E-Stop
may be tripped by pushing the E-Stop button, by a Servo Drive
fault, orby an Inverter fault.
9.1 Blue Loop Installation
The blue loop consists of two blue wires on the Intermediate
Control Pendant cable. These two wires must be connected to
E-StopandCommonon H14.
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9.2 Red Loop Installation
TheRed Loop is the 24v AC circuit that is required to power the
E-Stop contactor coil. To complete the circuit connect the first
redwireon theIntermediate ControlPendant cableto the “Drive
Fault” (RLY2) pin on H11 on the DC3IO. The other “Drive
Fault” (RLY1) pin on H11 must be connected to terminal 1 on
the 24 VAC supply. The second red wire on the Intermediate
Control Pendant cable must be connected in series toA2 on the
E-Stop contactor. Connect A1 on the E-Stop contactor to
terminal 2 on the 24 VAC supply.
Figure 9.1-E-Stop Circuit withPendant
Figure 9.1 - E-Stop Circuit without Pendant

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H14
+5VDC
TT1 IN13
E-STOP IN11
INPUT COMMON
Z+ LIMIT IN6
Z- LIMIT IN5
INPUT COMMON
Y+LIMITIN4
Y- LIMIT IN3
INPUT COMMON
X+LIMITIN2
X- LIMIT IN1
DC3IO SERVO DRIVE
AND PLC CONNECTOR H14
Z+ LIMIT SWITCH
Z- LIMIT SWITCH
Y+ LIMIT SWITCH
Y- LIMIT SWITCH
X+ LIMIT SWITCH
X- LIMIT SWITCH
10 Limit Switches
Limit switches are required to be normally closed (NC) switch-
es,whichare attached to header H14 of the DC3IO board. Each
limit switch input is actually pulling down on an optoisolator
inputon the DC3IOboard (Figure 10.1). When alimit is reached
the Limit switch will trip the optoisolator circuit. Typical Limit
switches are used for both overtravel protection and HOMING
the machine at powerup.
A typical Limit switch hookup is shown in the diagram below
(Figure10.2). Connect each Limit switch ontheX,Y, and Zaxis
to it’s respective pin on H14 on the DC3IO, as shown in the
schematic.
Figure 10.1 - Typical Optoisolated Input
The AJAX system can be operated without limit switches. To
defeat the need for limit switches, flip up (on) all the paddles on
theLIMIT DIP Switches and place a jumper between each limit
input and their respective common. Also, you will need to set
the limit inputs to “0” in the motor setup menu.
This is very useful for initial testing, but always remember to
push all the dip switches down when you want to install your
limitswitches (See TB061).
The AJAX system also supports software travel limits and
MachineHome to Mark (See Chapter 3 of theAjaxCNC opera-
tor’s manual).
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Warning: Only a qualified electrical /
electronics person should perform these steps.
Install your main power connections. Do Not Turn on the
power yet, just make and check all connections.
Checkall Motor Supply (Vm) related connections on the Ajax
CNCschematic.
1. Main Disconnect
2. Step down transformer for Vm (Motor SupplyVoltage)
3. RectifierBridge(Vm)
4. Capacitor (Vm) (double check bridge vs capacitor
polarity)
5. Inrushlimiter
6. Bleed down resistor (6.8k 5W)
7. Vmfuse15A
8. Connection to E-Stop Contractor
9. PC and DC3IO’s 110VAC power supply
connection
10. AjaxPower bridge.
Motor Power 11
With the E-Stop pushed in, apply theAC voltage to the input
ofthemotorpowersupply. Checkthe motor voltage (Vm) from
the supply at the capacitor terminals. There should be approx-
imately120VDC across the terminals. Notice the DC, this is for
servo motor power and is not to be confused with 120VAC
input voltage. If you intend to use lower voltage motors such
as Pittman 24VDC motors, then a suitable transformer must
replace the 83 VAC secondary winding transformer referred to
in the Ajax CNC examples. Do not attempt to apply voltages
abovethe servo motor’smaximum ratingof140VDC.
If you have installed and checked everything up to this point
you can now check axis motion operation without installing the
other optional subsystems such as spindle, coolant, and lube
controls. Connect the DATA and SYNC fiber cables between
the DC3IO and CPU10 cards. See sections 5 and 6 if you have
trouble locating the DATAand SYNC connectors on the cards.
Release the E-Stop button and the E-Stop contactor should
make a “clunk” sound as it turns on. If you’re using an inverter,
you will have to power it up and clear any fault conditions to
get the E-Stop contactor to close.
Power should now be applied to the drive’s Vm and GND con-
nections. Jog each axis in both directions and verify smooth
motionfrom the motors, see section 11.1 if movement problems
are encountered. If the motors are not mounted on the machine
yet, mount them before continuing to section 11.2.
11 Motor Power
Figure 11 - DC Servo Motor Power Circuit
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11.1 Servo Motor and Encoder Troubleshooting
CNC7Error Message Motor Symptoms Possible Problems Solutions
? Axis position error Makes a quick jump when Motor wires may be Reverse motor lead
jog button is pressed reversed or A and B encoder connection
channels have been swapped
? axis full power w/o Moves full speed until error Encoder is not plugged in or Check connections for each
motion condition is detected encoder is bad, drive is axis -- an encoder is
not powered up plugged into the axis but
may not be from the
correct motor, replace
encoderand check drive
and E-Stop connections.
? axis home to close Will not home correctly Index pulse is missing Check Z and /Z channel
to switch wiring, replace encoder if
necessary.
? axis runaway: check No Motion Encoder cables for two axes Plug the cables into the
motor wiring condition is detected -- are swapped correct locations and restart
runaway is not on axis the control PC (this error
that was moving latches and requires a cold
restart)
? axis runaway: check No Motion Encoder cabling is faulty or Check cables, restart
motor wiring encoder was plugged in with control PC (this error latches
power on and requires a cold restart)
? axis encoder connection No Motion Encoder cable is not plugged Check encoder connections
is bad encoder cable is faulty
Strange sounds or rough PID parameters not correct, Run autotune, swap encoder
motion encoder problem, or motor with a known good unit to
problem locate problem source.
11 Motor Power
11 Servo Motor Power
The following steps should be taken to ensure accurate motion
control after motors have been mounted on the machine:
(1) Check the encoder count settings in the machine setup
screen (Press <F1>, <F3>, <enter password>, <F2> from the
mainscreen). The encoder counts should be 8000 forAjaxCNC
supplied motors.
(2) Make sure each jog key moves its axis in the desired direc-
tion. See the “Conventions” section in Chapter 1 of the Ajax
CNCuser’smanualforthe recommended axissetup. Ifan axis is
moving in the opposite direction, change the direction reversal
settings in the machine setup screen.
(3) Setup the motor revolutions per inch for each axis. Refer to
tech bulletin TB036 for assistance.
(4) Autotune should be run to set up the motor PID parameters.
This can be reached by pressing <F1> Setup, <F3> Config,
<enterpassword>, <F4> PID, <F5>Tunefrom the main CNC10
screen. On-screen instructions will tell you how to start the
tuning process. For more information on autotune results refer
toTB045 and TB004.
(5)Run dragplot. This feature will help reveal mechanical prob-
lemsthat may effect performance. TB047 details running drag-
plot.
Technical bulletins can be found on the supplied CD or on the
User Support section of theAjaxCNC website.
Note: ? will be either X, Y or Z
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H10
FLOOD COM
FLOOD COOLANT OUT3
LUBE PUMP COM
WAY LUBE PUMP OUT2
SPINDLE RESET 12NO
SPINDLE RESET 15NC
SPINDLE RESET COM
SPINDLE CCW 13NO
SPINDLE CW 13NC
SPINDLE DIRECTION COM
H13
+5VDC
HIGH/LOW RANGE IN9
ROTARY CLAMP ACK IN31
INPUT COMMON
ROTARY HOME IN30
SPINDLE FAULT IN25
INPUT COMMON
TOOL RELEASE IN25
LOW LUBE ALARM IN18
INPUT COMMON
DP4 DETECT IN15
DP4 IN14
DC3IO SERVO DRIVE
AND PLC
AC VOLTAGE
FOR THE
LUBE PUMP
GNH
ACH
ACN
GND
ALARM NO
ALARM COM
ALARM NC
LUBE
PUMP
12 Low Lube Alarm Input
12 Automatic Lubrication Pump
The lube pump should be connected to H10 as shown in the
diagram below (Figure 12). The 110 VAC supply for the lube
pump should also be connected to H10 as shown in the dia-
gram and on the schematic.
After the lube pump is installed, you must connect the Low
Lube warning circuit. Connect the pump alarm common to
Common on H13 on the DC3IO. Then connect the lube pump
alarm (NC) to the “Low Lube” input on H13 on the DC3IO.
If you are not using a lube pump, you will need to place a
jumperbetween the Common on H13 and “Low Lube” on H13.
Figure 12 - Lube Connections
13 Coolant Control
The DC3IO is capable of controlling a coolant pump using a
coolant pump contactor.
13.1 Coolant Pump Contactor
Ajax CNC coolant pump contactors requires a 24 VAC supply to
power the contactor coils. You must connect the coolant con-
tactor coil to the Flood and Flood Common on H10. Supply
power as shown on the schematic.
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14 Spindle Control
The spindle control section of the DC3IO provides an analog
output that is factory preset for 0-10v DC output to an inverter
in 0.004v increments. The internal Digital toAnalog Converter
(DAC) converts a 12 bit value for high resolution spindle speed
control.
14.1 Spindle Motor
The Ajax CNC system is capable of driving a spindle motor
using either an Inverter (recommended), or by using Reversing
Contactors.
14.2 Spindle Motor with Inverter
A typical Inverter wiring diagram is shown on the schematic
(Figure 14.1). Exact wiring will vary from one Inverter to the
next,so refer to your Inverter manual for specific wiringinstruc-
tions.
In the example shown on the schematic the supply voltage is
routed through the Inverter and E-Stop contactor before going
to the spindle motor. The Spin Forward, Spin Reverse, Inverter
Common,0-10 VDC Input, and the 0-10 VDC Common pins on
the Inverter are all connected to H5 as shown on the schematic
(Figure14.1). Again, the schematic shows only a typical Invert-
er Installation, for details on connecting your Inverter please
refer to your Inverter Manual.
14.3 Spindle Motor with Reversing
Contactors
On theAjax CNC schematic you see a typical circuit diagram
for wiring the spindle motor with reversing contactors. For the
DC3IO to be able to control spindle direction, Pins CW and
CCW on H5 must be connected to the Reversing Contactor
coils as shown on the schematic.
Terminal2 on the 24VAC supply must be connected to the Spin
ENCOM pin on H5 as in the schematic. Terminal 1 on the 24
VAC supply must then be connected to one side of the Revers-
ing contactor coils as shown. The other side of the Contactor
coils must be wired as shown to allow the DC3IO to control the
Reversing Contactors.
It is essential that the 220 VAC supply for the reversing Contac-
tor and the Spindle Motor be connected to the output side of
the E-Stop Contactor and NOT the 220 VAC input side of the
E-Stop Contactor so that the E-Stop circuit is capable of con-
trolling the power to the Spindle Motor and Spindle Speed
Controlwith inverter.
14.5 Spindle Speed Setup
1) Change maximum spindle speed to match your spindle
and inverter.
a) FromtheCNC10 main screen press <F1> Setup, <F3>
Config, <F1> Control.
b) Change the value for maximum spindle speed so that
it’s the same as the specs for the inverter and spindle
motor.
c) Press <F10> to save this screen and exit.
14.6 Troubleshooting Spindle Output
1) Parameters
a) Press <F1> Setup, <F3> Config, <F3> Param to enter
the parameters screen.
b) Check parameter 31. This should be set to -1.
c) Edit parameter 32. Enter the baud rate of 19200.
d) Edit parameter 33. Enter your spindle gear ratio.
e) Press <F10> to save and exit.
f) Press<ESC> until CNC10 main screen appears.
2) Make sure that the spindle is not inhibited by the PLC
program.
a) The E-Stop must be released to start the spindle.
b) The digitizing probe must be unplugged.
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Figure14.1- Spindle Inverter Control Diagram
14.7 Spindle Inverter Fault
Input
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14.8 Spindle Hi-Low Range
Refer to your Ajax CNC schematic and Hi-Low schematic
found on the supplimental CD for wiring details if your ma-
chine is equipped with a Hi-Low gear range.
Figure 14.3- Spindle Encoder Cable Hookup Diagram