System
Maximum stepper motor driver pulse frequency The maximum step frequency that the controller will generate. The frequency has to be supported by the motor drivers.
If your machine motors are not moving, it is likely that this value is set too high. Please check the manufacturer's information of your motor driver for supported values.
Pulse line is normally high, falling edge trigger Determines polarity for step pulses. When this setting is turned off, it is assumed that the motor driver generates a step on rising edges. If the motor driver requires a falling edge instead, please turn this setting on.
PWM frequency Frequency generated on the PWM output for controlling the spindle speed.
The standard value of 5000 is correct for controlling a spindle connected to a variable-frequency drive (VFD)
If your machine is a laser machine, you can change it to the desired value for your laser.
Machine type Type of machine. Adjusts behaviour of the interpreter. Depending on the machine type, a different side panel may be shown in the operate view.
Mill / general: Default type. Intended for machines that use cartesian coordinate system.
- Turning machine: Enables diameter programming, axis display is rotated to show ZX plane
- Turning machine (mirrored X): Same as "Turning machine", but the X-axis display is mirrored
- 4 axis foam cutter: To be used with A-axis set as foam cutter axis. A-axis has a special linear behavior.
- Plasma cutter: Left panel in the operate view is different, enables THC features.
- Laser cutter/engraver machine: modifies position synchronisation behavior (when a job is resumed from pause) - the tool output is only turned on after the machine reaches resume position, instead of the other way around.
Reset input Reset input, for safety relay.
Safety relay prevents the machine from performing actions when it is not considered safe to do so (e.g. machine door is open, emergency stop button is pushed in). Safety relays are excellent at preventing damage when properly configured, therefore it is recommended to research that subject.
