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Plug and Play 
Retrofit Guide 

Version 2021Q1.1 

© 2021 Avid CNC 

All Rights Reserved

Spindle Connection

3 Avid HP Spindle

Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle, aligning the arrows as in the previous step.

Summary of Contents for 3 HP

Page 1: ...Plug and Play Spindle VFD Retro t Guide v2021Q1 1...

Page 2: ...ll provide this connector at no cost If you are using Mach3 CNC controller software please refer to our Mach3 CRP800 VFD Retro t Guide https www avidcnc com dl cad 2018Q3 CRP800_Retro t_Guide_v2018Q3_...

Page 3: ...ug and Play Retro t Guide Version 2021Q1 1 2021 Avid CNC All Rights Reserved This connector will be zip tied to separate out the 4 pins used for speed and fault signaling from the relay wiring See Bel...

Page 4: ...ights Reserved To install this 14 pin connector rst remove the SP THC port cover on your CRP800 Control Unit See Below Next install the 14 pin connector from the back side of the gland plate with the...

Page 5: ...sing the supplied 6 32 screws and nuts secure the 14 pin connector to the gland plate See Below The 14 pin connector must now be wired to the break out board inside of the Control Unit Install the fou...

Page 6: ...ed break out board mounted to the gland plate furthest on the left when facing down into the control unit closest to the relay sockets on the gland plate Note you may have to crimp down on the QDC s t...

Page 7: ...4 Pin SP THC Cable CNC Control Box VFD Control Box If you are upgrading to the 8 7 HP Plug and Play Spindle VFD system ensure you use the new 14 pin cable that came with your 8 7 HP system Connect the...

Page 8: ...or with the arrow on the panel mount connector Power Cable Plug the power cable from the Spindle VFD System into an appropriate receptacle based on your application below 3 HP and 4 HP Plug and Play S...

Page 9: ...ay Retro t Guide Version 2021Q1 1 2021 Avid CNC All Rights Reserved Spindle Connection 3 Avid HP Spindle Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle aligning the arrows as in the pr...

Page 10: ...lly Tightened Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle Ensure the connector is seated before tightening It may be necessary to rotate the M23 cable to allow it to seat properly D...

Page 11: ...ully Tightened Connect the female end of the M23 spindle cable to the spindle Ensure the connector is seated before tightening It may be necessary to rotate the M23 cable to allow it to seat properly...

Page 12: ...con guration using the Avid CNC Mach4 Con guration menu When selecting a Cutting Tool choose Spindle or Spindle Plasma for dual use machines and the appropriate Spindle Type Once you have con gured Ma...

Page 13: ...d Mach4 will need to be enabled to turn the spindle on Check that you can adjust speed while the spindle is on by entering various speeds between your spindle s min and max speeds into Spindle Speed D...

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