Next Wave CNC SHARK User manual

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How to setup the Shark CNC Spindle VFD (inverter)
to use the Spindle Speed Interface cable

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Small slotted or Phillips's
screwdriver
Medium Phillips's
screwdriver
Wire cutter and wire stripper
Zip tie
Shark CNC Spindle
Speed interface cable
1 to 1.5” long, braded or solid
18 or 20-gauge jumper wire
Parts from Next Wave Parts and tools supplied by customer

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1. Unplug VFD power supply cord.
( It’s OK to leave the power cable connected
to the top of the spindle.)
2. Remove the lower front
cover from the VFD.

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3. Move jumper to the VI (left) position.

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4. Use a small screwdriver to loosen terminals DCM, ACM, RS- and RS+

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5. Push the tail end of the speed control cable through the
round grommet in the bottom of the VFD.
TIP: Folding down the loose wire ends simplifies this step.

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6. Connect the jumper wire between terminals DCM and ACM
7. Connect green wire to terminal ACM
8. Connect black wire to RS-
9. Connect red wire to RS+
10. Tighten terminal connections and check that the new wires can’t be pulled out.
Jumper wire Green wire

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11. Zip tie the Spindle cable to the other cable. Trim the zip tie.

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12. Reattached front panel.

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13. Plug VFD power cord into 110V outlet
110 V
Power
Display glows red when
powered ON

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14. Press the “PRGM” button until
the display reads Pdxxx.
NOTE: If no action is taken within
a few seconds, the display will
revert back to the normal/default
view. Simply press “PRGM” again
to access the Pdxxxx view.
15. Press the up or down arrow to go
up or down the Program registry.

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16. Press required arrow until the
Program registry number reads
Pd001
17. Press the SET button to access
the settings window for Pd001.

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18. Press the arrow buttons as
needed to change the setting for
Pd001 to _ _ _ _ 2.
19. Press the SET button to save the
setting. END will display when setting
has been saved.

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20. Repeat the process for the registry numbers listed below.
NOTE: Some settings may already match the numbers below and do not need to be changed.
CAUTION: Do not change any other settings. Doing so may damage your spindle.
Reg. # New setting
PD001 → 2
PD002 → 2
PD004 → 400
PD005 → 400
PD008 → 110
PD009 → 14
PD010 → 8
PD011 → 133.4
PD014 → 5
PD015 → 5
PD070 → 1
PD072 → 400
PD141 → 110
PD142 → 7
PD143 → 2
PD144 → 3000
PD163 → 1
PD164 → 1
PD165 → 0
Programming TIP: Use the SHIFT button to move between number positions on
the display. Doing so, allows you to skip over unneeded registry numbers (i.e.
PD015 to PD070).
NOTE: When the display is in normal/default view (not Pd view), pressing the Shift
key toggles the view between Hz, RPM, and other views. The RPM view appears
as all zeros until a .tap file is run, at which time it shows the RPM speed that was
set in VCarve or Aspire.

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22. Connect the Spindle Speed interface cable to port on the front of the control box.
The tab on the top of the interface cable plug should face up when inserting it into the port.
21. Unplug VFD

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23. Update your Control Box Firmware per this link:
www.nextwavecnc.com/firmware
Controller Firmware version v4.5.x.x or higher is required.
24. Update your VCarve/Aspire post processor per this link:
www.nextwavecnc.com/postprocessor
25. RPM settings from VCarve/Aspire will now be saved in your .tap file. When you run the .tap file the spindle will
now automatically turn on and run at the RPM speed that was set for that toolpath in VCarve/Aspire.
NOTE: It takes about 5-6 seconds for the spindle to come up to speed. The spindle will not start cutting until this
time has elapsed.
26. Plug in the VFD and the Control Box into a switched power strip. They can be plugged into the same or
separate power strips –either setup is OK.
27. Switch ON the power strip and let the VFD turn on fully (about 3-5 seconds).
28. Turn OFF the Control Box (if it’s ON) using the switch on the back the Control Box or the red E switch on the
front of the Control Box. Wait 2 seconds and turn switch back ON.
NOTE: The VFD MUST be turned ON and fully active before turning on the Control Box. This allows the VFD
and the Control Box to correctly sync. Failure to do so will prevent the spindle from starting automatically.
If you have problems with the setup outlined in this document, please contact Tech support at
[e-mail]

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