Profiler Kit - AxeMotion CNC Controller
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1. SIDE CONNECTIONS Important before making any changes in the card wiring always put it off power unplug the USB cable and cut the current of the power stage and all peripheral devices A bad quality wiring is the cause of continuous errors and problems Please be very careful with electrical connections In addition to the standard control of the Profiler the AxeMotion kit provides extra inputs outputs to let you manage peripherals Three pairs of Clock Dir motor signals out of four are used for driving the machine power stage The fourth pair is therefore available for a 4 axis but it is up to you to mount the motor and mechanical components the power stage and its power supply Eight inputs are directly available from the PulseMaker card These inputs are default pulled up to the card 5 V Consequently an input is triggered when it is connected to the card ground GND Either normally open NO or normally closed NC a sensor must then e INPUT establish a contact between the chosen input and the L ground no other modes being valid Inputs are available GND from two connectors the first one giving access to inputs 1 to 4 Inputs 5 to 7 are reserved for the machine end switches resetting the machine zero and the input 8 is available in 0 15 V mode on the interface card for the tool sensor using a higher voltage than 5 V reduces the possible noise The second connector gives access to the inputs 9 to 12 Each con2. Hardware detected is followed by a Wel come to the Found Welcome to the Found New New Hardware Wi Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard zard allowing you to Windows will search for current and updated software by tell Windows how this looking on your computer on the hardware installation CO or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission driver shou Id be INS Read our privacy policy talled Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software To the first prompt O Yes this time only Can Windows con O Yes now and every time connect a device nect to Windo ws IN not this time Update to search for software answer No not this time and then click on Click Next to continue The next dialog box remains you that you are about to install the software driver for the USB AxeMo tion PulseMaker If you have got a CD provided with the card please insert it in the drive Win dows will then seek for the driver on that CD Otherwise click on Install from a list or specific location then down on button Next gt button Next gt at the lt Back bottom of the dialog box Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USE AxeMotion PulseM aker IF your hardware came with an installation CD lt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatica
3. opto isolated and exchanged signals have TTL 0 5 V levels A maximum of 20 mA is allowed on each input and 10 mA on each output with a total of 50 mA on the whole set of outputs Technical data Connection and power supply on USB port consumption lt 90 mA Control for 4 axes interpolated simultaneously 35 KHz maximum frequency when interpolating 3 3 Ko local memory buffer 250 commands ahead Interpolations at constant speed variable speed and double ramps Management of rapid decelerations along several chained vectors Speed override function for real time speed control 12 inputs 6 outputs plus 8 motor signals Clock Dir Replaceable TTL drivers for outputs signals mounted on sockets 10 bit analog input input 1 with binary or analog access integrated relay 10 A 250 V output 5 with screw plug PWM output output 1 for spindle or hot wire control Optional 0 10 V 10 mA analog output requiring no power supply MOUNTING The Profiler machine having itself been provided as a kit unplugging its genu ine control card and replacing it by the AxeMotion module should not cause any problems Please first remove the box that contains the whole electronic set It is located inside the machine Unplug the cables that lead to the motors and axis end switches and the RS 232 communication cable Then open the box by un screwing the cover so you get access to the internal electronic cards Now id
4. page Controller Ippe AxeMotion PulseM aker More and indicate here that W Local memors buffer i 30 interpolation D Circular interp Communication Port USB Baudrate 115200 Flom control D CTS ATS M E Reference move Machine zero Datum point South west Sequence ZYKAB 5 EE E During ref mowe enable outputs m Warn before Perform before every machining the communication runs on a USB port Validate the dialog box by clicking on OK That is all Device manager Data bits E Stop bits F Cees Galaad is configured to drive your new profiler Now you just have to switch it on and try a manual drive to begin before every Z pass every minutes Galaad uses absolute co ordinates only At the very first initialisation or any time the card has been powered off USB cable unplugged or computer shut down it is going to make a reference run to reset the machine zero point Depending on how you have connected the motors it may occur that the axes go toward the right direction or the wrong direction The Z axis must impera tively lift up the Y axis toward the front of the machine and the X axis toward the left of the machine seen from the front If one of the motions goes toward the wrong direction then switch off the machine immediately and shut the driving window Then return to the Mill parameters Ax machine full data A
5. AxeMotion PROFILER KIT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please keep this user s guide It contains important instructions you should refer to when installing maintaining and using your AxeMotion module and the machine it drives It has been written for people who use configure install handle or maintain this hardware Electric hazard To avoid risks of fire and injuries due to electric shocks pay attention to the safety guidelines when using this product Carefully read and study the instructions of this user s guide Always use a grounded outlet for the electric connection of the machine If you do not know if your socket outlet provides a ground plug then get info r mation from a qualified electrician Unplug all electrical connections before cleaning the hardware Do not install the AxeMotion module or the machine it drives near water or in an moist environment Do not handle or use the machine if you are wet Always install your hardware on a stable flat bed in a clean and protected place where nobody can step or stumble on electric connection cables Safety instructions for use Warning to avoid any risk of injury due to eventual projections when using an automated machine tool including in manual mode you must imperatively wear safety eyeglasses Furthermore depending on the type and the use of your machine it must be integrated in an approved safety cabinet or protected area WARRANTY LIABILITY
6. The AxeMotion CNC modules are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of purchase This warranty cannot apply if electrical connections and prescriptions of use that are described in this guide have been strictly observed An installation that does not comply with these prescriptions invalidates the warranty for conse quent damages AxeMotion CNC modules are provided without any warranty even implicit concerning the results that can be obtained by their use or the fact that any user will be able to run them successfully or regarding overall satisfaction with the end products which can be obtained using the modules The purchaser explicitly recognises that he she is solely responsible for choosing this module for running and using it and its related software and for obtaining the actual results Connecting an AxeMotion CNC module requires skills in electrical wiring and connecting in motors and power stages and in computerised motion control After integrating a CNC module it is strongly recommended that the purchaser begins to get familiar with the machine control by making the first tests on valueless workpieces Strict safety rules exist for building or using an automated machine tool These rules must be observed very accurately and especially for the ele ctrical wiring the containment of mobile parts in a protection cabinet the risks of injury caused by impacts of chips or fragments
7. Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles Double click on the System icon or line In the multiple page dialog box this pops up open the Hardware section tab and then click on button Device Manager Hardware profiles provide way for vou to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Annuler The list of devices that are already installed on your computer is displayed in a anx Device Manager File Action View Help Hee BA GALADRIEL M Computer Disk drives HoA DVDICD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers A Floppy disk drives 4 IDE ATAJATAFI controllers Keyboards 2 Mice and other pointing devices Bi Network adapters a Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel 62371 46 EB PCI to USE Universal Host Controller USE 4xeMotion PulseB ox LISE NT IH Sound video Other device Ports COM 8 ai Processors Update Driver Disable Uninstall Seek for hardware changes SCSI and RA Sound video System devices Properties new window Double click on line Universal Serial Bus control lers to see the USB peripherals that are connected The module USB AxeMotion PulseMaker should appear in that sublist i
8. are may impair Windows ce rtificate and therefo re or destabilize the correct operation of your system i i either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends to stop installing recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Do not worry about this warning and skip to button Continue Anyway at bottom gt p ftd2ux dll Normal installation of the driver is then in To CAWINDOWS systems2 progress copying system files to Windows directory This usually takes a few seconds but may be longer depending on the computer and Windows version Once the installation is completed a last message The wizard has finished installing the software ends the process Click on button Finish at bottom The AxeMotion PulseMaker driver is now installed on your computer UNINSTALLING THE DRIVER In case you encounter system configuration problems or expe rience communication failure with the AxeMotion module you might want to uninstall your PulseMaker driver from your computer In Windows Start menu click on Parameters then on Control Panel also available from the Windows File Explorer General Drivers oystem Properties System Restore ed Remote Automatic Updates i Advanced Computer Name Ji Hardware Device Manager lt The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on Your computer
9. d Table Controller Spindle Speeds Advanced Inputs Outputs vanced tab page and scaling Factors enable or disable the Output X 1 gi zf corresponding axis in Input X fi gi zf version validate the A T orthogonality correction 0 us window and try a new cane manual drive after a Slack takeup D DO mm having unplugged and ath avis Channel gt F Enable Z flatness correction replugged the USB port has Channel 5 Enable kinematics calculation so the card is reini p ano tialised Once all axes go F Manual contral with joystick M Lift up tool when 0k pressed Tool changer toward the correct E all passes for even obiect __ race direction when seeking EE for the machine zero the configuration Is over lf for any reasons you have lost some configuration parameters just re select the Colinbus Profiler AxeMotion machine in the parameters This reinitial ises the whole set of parameters to the default values for the machine Please check accurately that the communication port is still USB and restore the axis inversions to the states that correspond to your machine You may install Galaad software on as many computers as needed for example to have a design workstation and a milling workstation In that case the milling workstation must be the one that gets Galaad licence key If you have connected peripherals to your AxeMotion PulseMaker card and wish to test them please u
10. entify and remove the genuine control card The DB 9 connector for the RS 232 link should be also removed from the external side of the box This card is not screwed to the mother board but is simply fixed by its electrical connections so you just have to lift it up gently but firmly The AxeMotion kit is mechanically and electrically compatible with the mother board At the location which is now free put the kit and plug the connectors on their corresponding opposites without bending or damaging them exactly as you could have replugged your original card Make sure that the kit is firmly engaged with no bad connections and then plug a USB cable tyoe A B on the corresponding connector of the PulseMaker card This USB cable can go outside the box through one of the available connector holes on the lateral side If you have extra peripherals you wish to integrate to the additional set of inputs outputs relay or spindle control tool sensor or 3D digitising probe on the Sensor connector of the interface card rotary 4 axis etc then it is time to connect them Now close the metal box and put it back to its location in the machine Do not forget to replug the motor and switch cables The kit is ready Please note that a USB communication may be bad if the cable runs too close to a source of radioelectrical noise motors power supplies neon tubes etc Do not leave the USB cable run in the neighbourhood of a possible source of noise
11. f it is still alive seen from the computer Click on its line using the right mouse button and in the context menu that pops up click on option Uninstall and confirm that you want to remove the device Your AxeMotion driver is then suppres sed from your computer If you wish to re install it just plug the module again and return to the normal installation procedure PARAMETERS IN GALAAD The AxeMotion kit for Profiler is provided with the integrated CAD CAM CNC software Galaad which is able to drive the whole set with optimal performance In Galaad or one of its related modules call the menu command Para meters Machine Full data The first page Table allows you to select directly the Colinbu Profiler with the AxeMotion kit The whole set of parameters is then automatically configured for your machine and you do not have to worry about any mechanical or electrical settings Mill parameters Table Controller Spindle Speeds Advanced Inputs Outputs Mill parameters Type E AMES m Usable range mm 200 mm Ballzcrew pitch or linear motion per axis revolution mi 3 rr Motor steps a 1400 400 Z 400 aa 3 mm pulses axis revolution Extra axes or special asis Ath asis Non existent Resolution pulses axis revolution or special th axis Non existent Resolution pulses anis revolution 6 Click then at top on the tab that correspond to the
12. h input is wrongly set e the indicated input does not actually corre spond to the switch or the polarity NO NC is reversed The software thinks the axis is blocked in the switch and tries to release it An axis does not stop during the reference run The input that actually corresponds to the zero end switch is not the one that has been parametered or the switch is not working or is not triggered by the axis or the connection wire is cut or unplugged An axis drifts during the milling process A motor may lose steps when the feed strength is too important the rotation speed too high or a speed change too abrupt Make your first tests at little depths on a tender material to check the first point Then reduce the milling speed and the inactive motion speeds to see if the motors do not turn too fast At last reduce the parameters of the kinematical post calculation This calcula tion avoids too high speed jumps Default parameters have be en fully tested on the Profiler but stepper motors may lose torque when getting old and it can happen that your machine requires smoother values Galaad provides a semi manual calibration function that helps setup these parameters tion com axe mMm f AxeMotion 106 rue de la placette 06620 Cipieres France RCS Grasse 411 582471 SIRET 411 582 471 00024 Copyright 2008 AxeMotion All rights reserved
13. lly Recommended ee from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard lf you have down Please choose your search and installation options a we Es rom e AXEIVIOIION website and have saved it somewhere Search for the best driver in these locations on your hard disk Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local f paths and removable media The best driwer found will be installed then cl Ick on opt on Search removable media floppy CO ROM Include this loca Include this location in the search tion in the search oe ne he DER Browse to find the O Don t search will choose the diver to install directory on the disk Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that where the u Ncomp the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware resssed driver has been stored Once you have found it click down on button Next gt Once Windows has found the Hardware installation location of the driver to be installed from the CD ROM or The software you are installing for this hardware from your hard disk depending USB AxeMotion PulseBos on your Windows version you i i h t d wind Logo testing t ify it tibilit might get a warning message UE e cua Tee oe which indicates that the driver found does not have any Continuing your installation of this softw
14. nection to the AxeMotion card If you have a USB hub or extension cable first try without Then try to plug the cable on another USB port On the other hand if the line USB AxeMotion PulseMaker appears but with an icon that indicates a problem then it is better to uninstall the driver Just click on the line with the right mouse button and call Uninstall see Uninstalling the driver section in previous pages Unplug and replug the card which will trigger a new installation for the driver A motor does not turn or no motors are turning The AxeMotion kit is probably badly connected to the mother board Remove and reopen the electric cabinet then check that all connectors are straight clean and in good conditions Eventually proceed with a careful cleaning of the connectors using a spray or any compatible solvent Check that the two cards of the kit are well connected with no bad contacts Also check that the whole kit is firmly in place on the mother board Do not try to make motors turn faster than they can stepper motors will block at start up instead of turning but since there are no feedback loops neither the card or the software will Know about it A motor turns in the wrong direction lf the motion is fast then the axis is inverted and its direction must be changed in the software parameters see function Parameters Machine Full data page Advanced On the other hand if the motion is slow then probably the end switc
15. nector also provides a GND pin Please note that the input 1 may be read as a 0 5 V binary input instable state between 0 8 v and 2 4 V or as a 10 bit analog input If you have a 0 5 V analog probe its pole should be connected to this input 1 Three outputs are available numbered from 1 to 3 They provide a default low state 0 V and a high state 5 V when activated These outputs can drive peripheral devices each connector providing an additional GND pin Please note that the output 1 may be used either as a binary output or as a PWM output for an external control A power relay can be triggered through the output 5 If you do not wish to drive your spindle from that relay then it is better to use an intermediate volt age Do not let the mains voltage get through the card its tracks and its isolation have not been made for that In addition to a real danger of electro cution please keep in mind that a shortcut or an electrical failure may cause severe damage to the machine and destroy any connected electrical equip ment including the host computer and its peripherals Warning inputs and outputs are not opto isolated and use TTL 0 5 V levels Furthermore outputs can only provide a maximum current of 10 mA each with a total of 50 mA for the whole set of outputs Consequently a wrong connec tion or a too heavy load may cause serious damages on the card and even on the host computer So is it important to make sure that all de
16. of broken tools No liability can be accepted concerning the AxeMotion modules their manufa c turer or distributor for direct or indirect damages caused by a misuse or non complying use on persons who handle the module or the machine it drives on objects or materials subject to machine work or on computer data subject to the software processes Obviously none of the above terms and conditions may affect your statutory rights under current law or legislation CHARACTERISTICS Miscellaneous The AxeMotion kit for the Profiler is a plug in card that must simply replace the Original control card of the machine The power stage of the Profiler is the mother board and remains unchanged The AxeMotion kit produces electri cal signals that are compatible with this power stage but with a very high level of performances The kit integrates an AxeMotion PulseMaker standard controller which is plugged on a stage that interfaces with the power mother board The AxeMo tion PulseMaker controller is a complete and high level numerical control system with very advanced functions With its native USB link its internal memory buffer and its various interpolation commands it is able to produce very fast and smooth motion especially in non circular curves Furthermore the AxeMotion PulseMaker card is able to manage peripheral devices 4m axis tool sensor 3D digitising probe spindle controller etc Important the AxeMotion PulseMaker car is not
17. se in Galaad the command Parameters Machine l O test This helps you find which sensor is connected to which input with which polarity A normally dark input that lights up when the switch is triggered corresponds to an Enabled NO input Reciprocally if the input is normally light and darkens when the switch is triggered then the polarity is Disabled NC You may also click on green zones that correspond to outputs to enable or disable them Warning some outputs are reserved for internal machine functions for example activating the motor power stage 5 Galaad CNC test Joa contral Sending Receiving Manual command M Send File gt gt gt ERE i Refresh EA Ss coqs Boxe A 1 alae Er ADC E S ae se ER E Pate Op HS OV SE No LE D x Please refer to Galaad user s manual for more advanced information about this software andits functions TROUBLESHOOTING The computer does not detect the card Please check the USB connection and the correct installation of the driver that corresponds to the card see previous pages The system must react when the card is plugged or unplugged and must display AxeMotion PulseMaker in the list of available USB peripherals In Galaad call Parameters Machine Full data page Controller and click on button Device manager List the set of USB controllers the line USB AxeMotion PulseMaker should appear If not check your USB cable and its con
18. vices that are driven from the card and correctly isolated and do not require too much current The USB connection can be made either on the classical USB B connector or on the neighbour pins then please be careful with the signals If for any reasons you do not wish to plug a classical USB A B to the standard USB B connector of the card then you can still use the four neighbour pins that repr o duce the USB signals of the connector Check accurately the connection a wrong wiring on the USB port may cause serious damage to the card and the host computer To help you find the correct signals the wire colours in USB cables are standard Unfortunately the connection plug on the board with only four pins cannot provide a locator So be very careful not to invert the connection MOTOR my SIGNALS I D s O GND t EE Le DIR Y t DE o CLOCK Y i D o DIR X i gt Le CLOCK X D DIR Z H D o CLOCK Z E r DIR A SHH A i CLOCK A o E Ed Vcc gt V t 1 je D i 7 o g 4 x rs 3 D gt Of e oO BASE Tie 00 Oo i PHL OUTPUTS CHR oe ee ekelele ER A A 4 A A A L 4 A GND 9 101112 GND 10 10 V Optional INPUTS OUTPUT INSTALLING THE DRIVER When the AxeMotion PulseMaker module is plugged for the first time on the USB port of a PC under Windows the system needs to install a driver to allow dialoguing with this new peripheral A message New
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