Inputs

The E-STOP input signals that the system needs to stop immediately.

The figure below shows how the input circuit is designed.

This image shows that a 10k resistor is used as a pull-up on the input. This means that if you would measure on this input you will measure 5V. Please note, that this is not the ‘real’ 5V but just a pull-upped value. The image also shows that in order to activate this input you need to connect it to ground. In the image below this is illustrated for a Normal-Open and Normal-Closed switch.

It must be indicated in the software whether a switch is either Normal-Open (NO) or Normal-Closed (NC). This is set via the ‘Homing and E-Stop’ part of the setup screen. A message will appear on the screen to show that an E-STOP condition has occurred.

The PROBE input has multiple functions, it can be used for:

The figure below shows how the input circuit is designed.

This image shows that on the input a 10k resistor is used as a pull-up. This means that if you would measure on this input you will measure 5V. Please note, that this is not the ‘real’ 5V but just a pull-upped value. The image also shows, in order to activate this input you need to connect it to ground as shown in the image below.

If you need to connect multiple devices to this input, you can simply connect them in parallel, as shown in the image below. The system will know when to consider this an actual probe or when it is a toolsetter.

The HOME1 input is used for connecting the X, Y, and Z home switches for the machine so it knows where it is.

The figure below shows how the input circuit is designed.

This image shows that on the input a 10k resistor is used as a pull-up. This means that if you would measure on this input you will measure 5V. Please note, that this is not the ‘real’ 5V but just a pull-upped value. This input is used for the X, Y, and Z axis. Depending on the type of switch, Normal Open or Normal Closed, the switch need to be connected differently.

In the software, it must be indicated whether a switch is either Normal-Open (NO) or Normal-Closed (NC). This is set via the ‘Homing and E-Stop’ part of the setup screen.

The HOME4 input is used if a 4th axis upgrade is activated. This input takes only a single home switch.

The figure below it shows how the input circuit is designed.

This image shows that on the input a 10k resistor is used as a pull-up. This means that if you would measure on this input you will measure 5V. Please note, that this is not the ‘real’ 5V but just a pull-upped value.

It must be indicated in the software whether a switch is either Normal-Open (NO) or Normal-Closed (NC). This is set via the ‘Homing and E-Stop’ part of the setup screen.