Mach4 Setup
Now that all physical connections are complete, you must setup Mach4 to ensure proper spindle operation.
If you have not configured Mach4 for your machine, follow the steps in the
. If you are currently using Mach4, you will
need to reconfigure Mach4 with the
menu. When selecting a
Cutting Tool
you will use "Spindle" (or "Spindle /
Plasma" if you have dual Z axes).
*
Use of the 8.7 HP Avid spindle requires version 2.1.0 or newer of
. Please
Contact Us
if you need assistance with this.
Once you have configured Mach4 with a Spindle cutting tool, you will see the spindle control functions shown above. For more detail about each
of the buttons and DROs, refer to the
.
Spindle
Min Speed
Max Speed
3 HP
8000
24,000
8.7 HP
1000
24,000
When using your spindle, enter a speed within your spindle's range into the
"Spindle Speed"
box. If you enter a value too low, it will bump up to the
minimum, too high and it will bump down to the maximum.
Once you have input a valid Spindle Speed, click the Spindle toggle button to turn the spindle on and run it at that speed (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."
If the spindle responds to these speed commands your VFD and Spindle package is ready for use!
If you experience any trouble while following this guide, please feel free to
Contact Us
.
Plug and Play Spindle/VFD
CRP800 Setup Guide
Version 2020Q4.1
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