C
HAPTER
2 – C
ONNECTING
C
OMPONENTS
FOR
A
B
ENCH
T
EST
The first step in installing the new system is performing a bench test. A “bench test” consists of connecting all of the electronics
together to test them
before
installing the system in a machine.
The bench test
ALWAYS
needs to be performed
BEFORE
applying
HIGH VOLTAGE
to the drive, not bench testing could cause
physical harm to the technician or operator and permanent damage to the hardware.
2.1 B
ENCH
T
EST
– T
OOLS
AND
E
QUIPMENT
•
Picking a good location:
A bench test needs to be performed on a large table or desk with good lighting and easy
access to electrical outlets.
◦
A clean wooden surface is an ideal test bench location
.
◦
The surface should
NOT
be made out of metal or contain metal scraps or shavings.
•
Some method of powering the board on and off. An outlet strip with an “on/off” switch and some 120VAC power cords is
the recommended and easiest method.
•
A PC with an internet connection, or a Centroid console unit (comes with CNC11 already installed).
Note:
The PC must meet the specifications listed in Technical Bulletin 273, which can be found here:
http://www.centroidcnc.com/dealersupport/tech_bulletins/uploads/273.pdf
•
Small screw driver set
•
Digital Multimeter
•
Some method of splicing wires such as crimp terminals or a terminal block.
•
Wire Strippers
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