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Install the Proximity Switches
Install the X-, Y- and Z-Axis Proximity Switches to the Mounts
Required Components:
Item
Description
Qty
A
X-Axis Proximity Switch (2675mm XXL, 2350mm XL, and 610mm Shapeoko 3)
1
F
M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw
2
C
Z-Axis Proximity Switch (200mm XXL and XL, 610mm for Shapeoko 3)
1
L
M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw
2
B
Y-Axis Proximity Switch (2540mm XXL, 2200mm XL, 712mm Shapeoko 3)
1
I
M3 × 18mm Socket Head Cap Screw
2
1.
Attach the X-Axis proximity switch to the X-Axis
proximity switch mount installed on the rear of
the HDZ. See
Fig. 37
.
a.
Locate the X-Axis proximity switch exiting
the drag chain at the X-Axis head bracket.
b.
Position the proximity switch with the red
LED facing the Y2-carriage and the target
pointing down.
c.
Align the proximity switch’s mounting
slots with the two threaded inserts on the
face of the mount.
d.
Use a 2.5mm hex key and two (2)
M3
×
18mm SHCS to secure the proximity
switch.
e.
Before fully tightening the screws, slide the switch up as far as it will go.
2.
Attach the Z-Axis proximity switch to the Z-Axis switch mount installed at the top of the HDZ. See
Fig. 37
.
a.
Locate the Z-Axis proximity switch exiting the drag chain at the X-Axis head bracket.
b.
Position the Z-Axis proximity switch with the red LED facing the front and the target pointing down.
c.
Align the proximity switch’s mounting slots with the two
threaded inserts on the face of the mount.
d.
Use a 2.5mm hex key and two (2) M3
×
18mm SHCS to secure.
e.
Before fully tightening the screws, slide the switch up as far as it will go.
Figure 37
