CNC Router Parts PRO 4824 Series User manual

CNC Router Parts
Plasma Upgrade Kit
Installation Instructions
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Contents
1 TMC 3-in-1 Installation 3
2 Software Configuration 28
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TMC 3-in-1 Installation
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•Open lid of CRP800
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•Unplug the indicated connectors on motor drivers as shown
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•Unplug the indicated ribbon cable from Ethernet Smoothstepper (ESS) as shown
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•Unbolt and remove grounding wire assembly as shown and set the grounding
nut aside
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•Unplug the indicated Phoenix connectors from ESS and CRP560 card
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•Remove the 8 indicated screws retaining gland plate and set aside
•Gently pull gland plate away from CRP800 case
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•Cut indicated cable tie to relieve strain on wire bundle and create access to
SP/THC port wiring
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•Remove the indicated 4 screws holding ESS to CRP560 and set aside
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•Install the provided 4 nylon standoffs into the aluminum standoffs at the corners
of the ESS
•Fold CRP560 to ESS ribbon cable as shown
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•Place the TMC Card on the previously installed nylon standoffs
Note: Be sure the TMC’s connectors fit securely into both port 3 and the expansion
port of the ESS.
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•Reinstall 4 screws from step 2.1 into nylon standoffs as indicated
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•Remove the indicated multi-piece Phoenix connector from the THC
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•Cut the indicated cable tie to access SP/THC port wires
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•Isolate the white/black, white/green, red/black, red/white, orange/black, green/black
wires for installation into the TMC card
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Note: Improper installation of wires in the THC bus can lead to damage of both
the plasma torch and THC. Extreme care should be used when installing
•Install the white/black wire from the CRP860-03E into position 1
•Install the white/green into position 2
•Install the red/black wire into position 3
•Install the red/white wire into position 4
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•If the orange/black and green/black wires have quick disconnects on them, trim
these off and replace with ferrules or tinned leads.
Note: While it is possible to install bare conductors into Phoenix type connectors,
please use crimped ferrules or tinned wires if possible.
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•Install orange/black wire into position 7
•Install green/black wire into position 8
•Reinstall Phoenix connector onto THC board
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