Weihong Lambda 4s series User manual

Lambda Series CNC System

Manufacturers’ Manual

3rd Edition

Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

(For PM85A/95A, NC65A/65B)

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Third Edition, July, 2015

First Printing, July, 2015

136 pages

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Preface

About this manual

This manual is intended for manufacturers. If you use the CNC system for the first time, you need to

read through the manual. If you are experienced with the system, you can search for the desired info via

the contents.

With 6 chapters, this manual can be divided into 3 parts, as follows:

1) Part 1: preface, introducing the precautions about transportation and storage, installation,

wiring, debugging, usage, and so on. You need to read them carefully beforehand to ensure

safe operations.

2) Part 2: product, including Chapter 1~4. Chapter 1 is product overview, Chapter 2 wiring,

Chapter 3 and 4 installation and machine debugging.

3) Part 3: appendix, including Chapter 5 and 6. Chapter 5 lists parameter settings and wiring

diagrams of various drivers while Chapter 6 states the software license agreement.

Applicable Product Models

This manual is applicable to Lambda series CNC system, including NC65A/65B host, PM85A/95A

communication card and Lambda series controller. Refer to the table below for details:

Product Model

Remarks

NC65A/65B host

Integrating CPU, 60G SSD, 1G RAM, communication card and

NcStudio motion control software, used together with Lambda

4S/5S series controller.

PM85A/95A communication

card

Self-developed multi-axis communication card, used together with

Lambda series controller.

Lambda series controller

High-performance integrated controller box, including 3L, 3S, 4S

and 5S, used together with PM85A/95A communication card or

NC65A/65B host.

You can contact us by the following info for technical support and pre-sales/after-sales service:

Company Name: Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

HeadquartersAddress: No. 29, 2338 Duhui Rd., Minhang, Shanghai 201108

Tel: +86-21-33587550

Fax: +86-21-33587519

Website: http://en.weihong.com.cn

E-mail: sales@weihong.com.cn

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Revision History

You can refer to the following table for the revision records of each edition.

Date

Edition

Revision Contents

2015.04.16

Released for the first time.

2015.07.01

Main revision contents as follows:

1) Update of 2.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series Controller according to the

latest software;

2) Update of 2.2 Lambda 4S/5S Series Controller according to the

latest software;

3) Update of 3.1.2 Driver Update;

4) Update of 3.2.1 Software Setup;

5) Other revisions.

Precautions

Precautions can be divided into caution and warning according to the degree of possible loss or

injury in case of negligence or omission of precautions stipulated in this manual.

CAUTION

: general info, mainly for informing, such as supplementary instructions and

conditions to enable a function. In case of negligence or omission of this kind of precautions, you may

not activate a function. Note that in some circumstances, negligence or omission of even this kind of

precautions could cause physical injury or machine damage.

WARNING

: warning info requiring special attention. In case of negligence or omission of

this kind of precautions, you may suffer physical injury, or even death, machine damage or other losses.

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WARNING

1) Precautions Related to Storage and Transportation

The products should be transported properly in terms of the weight;

An excess of specified quantity of stacking products is prohibited;

Climbing, standing or placing heavy loads on the products is prohibited;

Dragging or carrying the products via cables or devices connected to them is prohibited;

2) Precautions Related to Installation

Only when this equipment installed in the qualified electricity cabinet can it be used. The

construction of the cabinet must reach IP54 grade of protection;

Paste sealing strips on the joint of the cabinet to seal all the cracks;

Cable entry should be sealed while easy-to-open on the spot;

A fan or heat exchanger should be adopted for the heat dissipation and air convection of the

cabinet;

If a fan is adopted, air strainer is a must in air inlet or air outlet;

Dust or cutting fluids may have access to the CNC device via the tiny cracks and tuyere.

Therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the surroundings and air flow direction of the air

vent to make sure that the outflow gas is towards pollution source;

100 mm space should be preserved between the back of the CNC device and the cabinet wall

for plugging cable connected with the device and the ventilation & heat dissipation in the

cabinet;

Space between this device and other equipments should also be preserved according to the

requirements;

The product should be installed firmly and without vibration. During installing, casting,

knocking, striking, or loading on the product is forbidden;

To reduce electromagnetic interference, power-supply components used should be above AC

or DC 50V and the space between cable and CNC device should be preserved above 100mm;

It will be better if CNC device is installed at a position facilitating debugging and maintenance.

TO BE CONTINUED

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CONTINUE

3) Precautions Related to Wiring

Only qualified people are allowed to participate in the wiring and checking;

The CNC device should be grounded reliably and grounding resistance should be less than 4

ohm. Neutral line is absolutely not allowed to replace earth wire. Otherwise, it may result in

malfunction of the device due to the interference;

Wiring should be firm and steady, or misoperation may occur;

Voltage values and positive & negative polarity of any connection plug should be in

accordance with specifications set forth in the manual, or it may result in breakdowns such as

short circuit and permanent damage to the device;

To guard against electric shock or CNC device damage, fingers should keep dry before

plugging or touching switch;

The connecting wire should not be damaged and squeezed, or the leakage or short circuit may

occur;

It is prohibited to plug or open the chassis of CNC device when power on.

4) Precautions Related to Running & Debugging

Parameters setting should be checked before running, since wrong setting may lead to

accidental movements;

Modification to parameters should be within the allowable range, or such breakdowns as

unsteady running and machine damage will occur.

5) Precautions in Use

Before power-on, please make sure that the switch is on blackout to avoid occasional start-up;

Please check the electromagnetic compatibility during electrical design in order to avoid or

reduce electromagnetic interference to the CNC device. A low pass filter should be employed

to reduce electromagnetic interference if there are other electrical devices nearby;

It is not allowed to frequently power on and power off. It is recommended to power up the

machine again at least one (1) minute later after power failure or blackout.

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CAUTION

1) Precautions Related to Product and Manual

Matters related to restrictions and functions available stipulated in the manuals issued by the

machine manufacturer are prior to those in this manual;

This manual assumes all the optional functions are available, which you must confirm through

manuals issued by the machine manufacturer;

Please refer to manuals issued by the machine manufacturer for the instructions of machine

tools;

Functions, and software interfaces vary with the system and the version of software. Before

using the system, you must confirm the specifications.

2) Precautions When Opening the Package

Please make sure that the products are what you have ordered;

Check if the products are damaged in transit;

Check if the components and accessories are damaged or missing in terms of the detailed list;

Please contact us promptly if product discrepancy, accessory missing or transit damage

occurs.

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Contents

1Overview.................................................................................................................................- 1 -

1.1 NC65A/65B Host...........................................................................................................- 1 -

1.2 PM85A/95A Communication Card................................................................................- 2 -

1.2.1 Structural Drawing of PM85A Communication Card ...................................................- 2 -

1.2.2 Structural Drawing of PM95A Communication Card ...................................................- 2 -

1.3 Lambda 3S/3L Series Controller...................................................................................- 3 -

1.4 Lambda 4S/5S Series Controller..................................................................................- 4 -

1.5 System Running Status Description.............................................................................- 5 -

1.6 Configuration.................................................................................................................- 6 -

1.6.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series CNC System............................................................................- 6 -

1.6.2 Lambda 4S/5S Series CNC System ...........................................................................- 6 -

1.7 Overall Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................- 7 -

2Wiring......................................................................................................................................- 8 -

2.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series Controller...................................................................................- 8 -

2.1.1 Definitions of Inputs.....................................................................................................- 9 -

2.1.2 Definitions of Outputs..................................................................................................- 9 -

2.2 Lambda 4S/5S Series Controller................................................................................- 10 -

2.2.1 Engraving and Milling................................................................................................- 10 -

2.2.2 Glass Cutting.............................................................................................................- 14 -

2.2.3 Waterjet Cutting.........................................................................................................- 22 -

2.2.4 Three Axes Laser Cutting..........................................................................................- 32 -

2.2.5 Dual Z Axes...............................................................................................................- 34 -

2.2.6 Three Z Axes.............................................................................................................- 36 -

2.3 Driver Interface ...........................................................................................................- 38 -

2.3.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series Controller ...............................................................................- 38 -

2.3.2 Lambda 4S/5S Series Controller...............................................................................- 38 -

2.4 MPG Interface.............................................................................................................- 39 -

2.5 Extended Terminal Board Interface............................................................................- 40 -

2.5.1 Cascade Connection.................................................................................................- 40 -

2.5.2 Non-cascade Connection..........................................................................................- 41 -

2.6 Signal Types................................................................................................................- 41 -

2.6.1 Binary Input Signal ....................................................................................................- 41 -

2.6.2 Relay Output Signal ..................................................................................................- 42 -

2.6.3 Servo Enable Signal..................................................................................................- 42 -

2.6.4 Encoder Signal..........................................................................................................- 42 -

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2.6.5 Command Pulse Signal.............................................................................................- 43 -

2.6.6 Analog Output Signal ................................................................................................- 43 -

3Installation............................................................................................................................- 44 -

3.1 PM85A/95A Communication Card..............................................................................- 44 -

3.1.1 Installation Steps .......................................................................................................- 44 -

3.1.2 Driver Update ............................................................................................................- 44 -

3.1.3 Customization of Setup Installation Package............................................................- 48 -

3.2 NC65A/65B Host.........................................................................................................- 49 -

3.2.1 Software Setup..........................................................................................................- 49 -

3.2.2 OS Backup and Restore............................................................................................- 50 -

3.2.3 OS Backup and Restore via USB Flash Disk............................................................- 53 -

4Machine Tool Debugging ....................................................................................................- 56 -

4.1 Debugging Steps.........................................................................................................- 56 -

4.2 Pulse Test....................................................................................................................- 60 -

4.2.1 Stepping Driver..........................................................................................................- 60 -

4.2.2 Servo Driver...............................................................................................................- 60 -

5Appendix...............................................................................................................................- 62 -

5.1 Back to Machine Zero (Back to Reference Point)......................................................- 62 -

5.1.1 Principle of Returning to Machine Origin (without Encoder Feedback) ....................- 63 -

5.1.2 Principle of Returning to Machine Origin (with Encoder Feedback) .........................- 65 -

5.2 Pulse Equivalent Adjustment......................................................................................- 66 -

5.3 Electronic Gear Ratio..................................................................................................- 68 -

5.3.1 Electronic Gear..........................................................................................................- 68 -

5.3.2 Electronic Gear Functions.........................................................................................- 68 -

5.3.3 Computing Method of Electric Gear Ratio.................................................................- 69 -

5.3.4 Samples of Electronic Gear Setting ..........................................................................- 70 -

5.4 Driver Parameters.......................................................................................................- 72 -

5.4.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series................................................................................................- 72 -

5.4.2 Lambda 4S/5S...........................................................................................................- 81 -

5.5 Wiring Diagram of Controller and Driver ..................................................................- 109 -

5.5.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series..............................................................................................- 109 -

5.5.2 Lambda 4S/5S Series ............................................................................................. - 114 -

6Software License Agreement ...........................................................................................- 125 -

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1 Overview

1.1 NC65A/65B Host

Independently developed and industrial-mainboard based, NC65A/65B integrated CNC system

comprises Lambda 4S/5S series controller and NC65A/65B host integrating CPU, 60G SSD, 1G RAM,

control card and NcStudio motion control software, having proven its daily use in glass edging, glass

cutting, engraving & milling, and other cutting industries.

Running on PC-based OS platform, NC65A/65B, through strict EMC test, is with digital verification

function and thus anti-virus, featuring high reliability, high cost performance and compact design.

Fig. 1-1 Dimensional drawing of NC65A host

235

248

153.5

NC65B主机外形尺寸图

222

155.15

3.5

Fig. 1-2 Dimensional drawing of NC65B host

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There are some external interfaces on the NC65A/65B host:

L, N and E: live wire, neutral wire and earth wire respectively, for external connection with 220V

power supply;

USB: for external connection with USB device (e.g. USB flash drive);

LAN: Ethernet port, 100Mbps;

VGA: video output interface;

端子板: for external connection with Lambda 4S/5S series controller;

Fuse: replaceable, only available in NC65B host.

1.2 PM85A/95A Communication Card

Independently developed by Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., PM85A/95A communication

card, when used with NcStudio motion control software, has proven itself in daily use on routers,

engraving and milling machines, drilling machines and cutting machines, available of comprehensive

functions and convenient to use.

1.2.1Structural Drawing of PM85A Communication Card

PM85Ashould be inserted into a PCI slot, and its dimension is 138.4mm * 59.7mm.

+3.3V_OK

SYS_OK

Fig. 1-3 Structural drawing of PM85A communication card

1.2.2Structural Drawing of PM95A Communication Card

PM95Ashould be inserted into a PCI-E slot, and its dimension is 138mm * 60.5mm.

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+3.3V_OK

SYS_OK

Fig. 1-4 Structural drawing of PM95A communication card

CAUTION

Both PM85A and PM95A have two indicator lamps—+3.3V_OK(D2) and SYS_OK (D1). The latter one is the

system indicator lamp. See Section 1.5 for details. The former one is the power indicator lamp, on after the card is

correctly inserted into the PC slot and the PC is started.

1.3 Lambda 3S/3L Series Controller

Independently developed by Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Lambda 3S/3L series

controller, used together with PM85A/95A communication card, is mainly applied to controlling routers,

engraving and milling machines, drilling machines and cutting machines, available of comprehensive

functions and convenient to use. Generally, Lambda 3S/3L controller is used together with stepping

motor drivers.

The only difference between Lambda 3L and Lambda 3S is that Lambda 3S has a MPG interface.

That is to say, Lambda 3L does not have a MPG interface. Their other functions are the same.

Lambda 3S/3L series controller includes the following features:

Enclosed controller, oil-proof, dust-proof, and water-proof;

Serial communication, high speed 485 interface, baud rate 10Mbps;

Max. pulse output frequency: 1MHz;

Fewer cables and easier wiring;

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On-line update of hardware, dismounting avoided;

Hardware adaptable, software customizable;

Hardware encryption and software encryption for safety concerns;

Input polarity adjustable, inputs active high/ low.

See Fig. 1-5 for the dimensional drawing of Lambda 3S. The dimension of Lambda 3L is the same

as that of Lambda 3S.

Fig. 1-5 Dimensional drawing of Lambda 3S

1.4 Lambda 4S/5S Series Controller

Fully enclosed, Lambda 4S/5S controller not only has better protection, but also improves

appearance and quality. With a brand new hardware design scheme for the control board in the

controller, Lambda 4S/5S is designed in an integrated way, extensively applied in engraving & milling,

waterjet cutting, glass cutting and other industries.

Lambda 5S can support motion control of up to 5 axes, while Lambda 4S up to 4 axes.

Lambda 4S/5S series controller includes the following features:

Enclosed controller, oil-proof, dust-proof, and water-proof;

Input polarity adjustable, inputs active high/ low;

Cascaded connection available for the extended terminal board;

Serial communication, high speed 485 interface, baud rate 10Mbps;

Max. pulse output frequency: 1MHz;

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Fewer cables and easier wiring;

On-line update of hardware, dismounting avoided;

Hardware adaptable, software customizable;

Hardware encryption and software encryption for safety concerns;

Encoder feedback available;

2 to 5 axes motion control.

See Fig. 1-6 for the dimensional drawing of Lambda 5S controller, whose dimension is the same as

that of Lambda 4S controller.

Fig. 1-6 Dimensional drawing of Lambda 5S controller

1.5 System Running Status Description

The system indicator lamp of PM85A/95A is SYS_OK, while that of Lambda series controller is

SYSTEM. Their flash frequency is used to tell whether the system communication is normal, as follows:

When the machine tool is in idle status, the flash frequency is 0.33Hz (flashing once every 3

seconds);

When the communication is normal, the flash frequency is 2Hz (flashing twice every 1 second);

When the system is abnormal, the flash frequency is 10Hz (flashing 10 times every 1 second);

When hardware exception occurs, such as under voltage, hardware damage, pseudo soldering,

and short circuit, the system indicator lamp is always on or off.

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For a Lambda 4S/5S series CNC system, when PC logical data or physical connection interrupted,

the IO ports on the controller and the extended terminal board maintain their status.

1.6 Configuration

1.6.1Lambda 3S/3L Series CNC System

One communication card (PM85A or PM95A);

One Lambda 3S/3L series controller;

One DB9M/F cable (Cable length customizable);

Cables (DB15) connected to stepping drivers (Configured according to actual situations);

One NcStudio motion control software CD (Not required if software customized);

One NK-MPG-06 handwheel (Optional).

1.6.2Lambda 4S/5S Series CNC System

One communication card (PM85Aor PM95A) or one NC65A/65B or NK300BX host;

One Lambda 4S/5S series controller;

One NcStudio motion control software CD (Not required if software customized);

One DB9M/F cable (Cable length customizable);

One handwheel (Optional, including NK-MPG-06, aviation plug handwheel NK-MPG-09 and

EHDW-DA5S-1M).

CAUTION

1) For the info related to Lambda 4S controller used together with NK300BX host, please refer to NK300BX

Integrated CNC System Manufacturers’Manual.

2) The configuration specified in Section 1.6 is the standard one. Please make sure the configuration according

to the delivery note.

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1.7 Overall Wiring Diagram

Fig. 1-7 Overall wiring diagram

CAUTION

Please connect according to the actual situations. The above picture is provided for reference only.

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2 Wiring

2.1 Lambda 3S/3L Series Controller

Lambda series controller is compatible with PNP and NPN switches, with inputs NO/NC and active

high/low. When S is connected to COM, inputs are active high; when connected to +24V, active

low.

The type of the power circuit of Lambda 3S/3L series circuit board is switching power supply, with

overvoltage and undervoltage protection.

+24V Power

Active High/Low

X Axis REF. Point

Y Axis REF. Point

Z Axis REF. Point

Cycle Start

Cycle Stop

ESTOP

Tool Sensor Signal

Analog Output

Common

Spindle ON

Common

Lube Oil

Coolant

Common

Green

Red

To Connect

PM85A/95A

NC65A/65B

To Connect

X-axis Driver

To Connect

Y-axis Driver

To Connect

Z-axis Driver

To Connect

MPG

Fig. 2-1 IO definitions and wiring of Lambda 3S controller

CAUTION

1) Except for no MPG interface, Lambda 3L controller has the same inputs and outputs as Lambda 3S.

2) The above wiring is a standard one, provided for reference only. Please refer to the specific software for IO

definitions and IO wiring.

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2.1.1Definitions of Inputs

There are altogether 7 inputs, with their definitions as follows:

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