Avid CNC CRP800 User manual
Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System
CRP800 Setup Guide
v2020Q4.1
If you are using Mach3 CNC controller software, please refer to our Mach3 CRP800 VFD Setup Guide.
Control Box Connections
Connect the 14-pin male-to-male cable to your Spindle / VFD System and CNC Control Unit.
If you are upgrading to the 8.7 HP Plug and Play Spindle / VFD system, ensure you use the new 14-pin cable that came with your
8.7 HP system.
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Connect the male end of your M23 spindle cable to your Spindle / VFD System, aligning the arrows on the cable end and panel mount connector.
Plug the power cable into the appropriate receptacle, based on your application below.
3 HP Plug and Play Spindle / VFD System
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.
Plug and Play Spindle/VFD
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Mach4 Setup
Now that all physical connections are complete, you must setup Mach4 to ensure proper spindle operation.*
If you have not configured Mach4 for your machine, follow the steps in the CNC Software Setup Guide. If you are currently using Mach4, you will
need to reconfigure Mach4 with the Avid CNC Mach4 Configuration menu. When selecting a Cutting Tool you will use "Spindle" (or "Spindle /
Plasma" if you have dual Z axes).
*Use of the 8.7 HP Avid spindle requires version 2.1.0 or newer of
Mach4
. Please
Contact Us
if you need assistance with this.
Once you have configured Mach4 with a Spindle cutting tool, you will see the spindle control functions shown above. For more detail about each
of the buttons and DROs, refer to the Mach4 Users Guide.
Spindle Min Speed Max Speed
3 HP 8000 24,000
8.7 HP 1000 24,000
When using your spindle, enter a speed within your spindle's range into the "Spindle Speed" box. If you enter a value too low, it will bump up to the
minimum, too high and it will bump down to the maximum.
Once you have input a valid Spindle Speed, click the Spindle toggle button to turn the spindle on and run it at that speed (Mach4 will need to be
"Enabled" to turn the spindle on).
Check that you can adjust speed while the spindle is on by entering various speeds (between your spindle's min and max speeds) into "Spindle
Speed."
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.
Plug and Play Spindle/VFD
CRP800 Setup Guide
Version 2020Q4.1
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