Flashcut CNC 401A Hardware Manual Download Page 6

 FlashCut CNC

 FlashCut CNC

Section 

Section 1

1  Getting Started

Getting Started

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System Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you do not understand and agree with all of the above safety
guidelines, do not use this product.

1. 

 

Never let the machine run unattended.

2. 

 

Any person near a running machine tool must wear safety goggles.

3. 

 

Allow only trained people to operate the machine.  Anyone
operating this machine must have:

 

Knowledge of machine tool operation.

 

Knowledge of personal computer operation.

 

Knowledge of microsoft windows.

 

Good common sense.

4. 

 

Place safety guards around the machine to prevent injury from
flying objects.  FlashCut CNC highly recommends building a
plexiglass safety shield around the entire tool envelope.

5. 

 

A computer controlled machine tool is potentially dangerous.
Unexpected machine movement can occur at any time.  Never
place any part of your body within the tool envelope while the
machine is online.

6. 

 

Be aware and on alert for computer crashes at all times.

7. 

 

Always keep the tool envelope tidy and free of any loose objects.

8. 

 

FlashCut CNC is not responsible for the safe installation and use
of this product.  You and only you are responsible for the safety of
yourself and others during the operation of your CNC machine
tool.  FlashCut CNC supplies this product but has no control over
how it is installed or used.  Always be careful!

When running any machining operation, safety is of utmost
importance.  For proper and safe use of the FlashCut CNC program
and your CNC machine, the following safety guidelines must be
followed:

Summary of Contents for 401A

Page 1: ...ol for Windows Model 401A Motor Signal Generator Hardware Guide Z Y X A LIMIT ON OFF RXD TXD POWER 1998 FlashCut CNC Inc 1263 El Camino Real Suite W Menlo Park CA 94025 Phone 650 853 1444 Fax 650 853...

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Page 3: ...Table of Contents GETTING STARTED 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 SYSTEM SAFETY 2 HARDWARE GUIDE 3 OVERVIEW OF THE MOTOR SIGNAL GENERATOR 3 FRONT PANEL 3 REAR PANEL 3 TURNING OFF THE CONTROLLER 6...

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Page 5: ...que application involving both hardware and software so you ll need some instruction to get started Since automated machining is potentially dangerous please take the time to completely read through t...

Page 6: ...hield around the entire tool envelope 5 A computer controlled machine tool is potentially dangerous Unexpected machine movement can occur at any time Never place any part of your body within the tool...

Page 7: ...itches X Y Z Turns green when the respective motor is stepping Note that the polarity of these lights will be reversed if the Park Signal is set to Low in the Motor Signals setup screen RXD Turns yell...

Page 8: ...nd a signal will be sent to the host PC to indicate which input line s went high You can use normally open NO switches however the red limit light will not function properly Note that all 8 input line...

Page 9: ...male pins part number 39 00 0039 The output lines as seen from the back of the box are arranged as follows GND 5V 8 6 4 2 7 5 3 1 OPT OPT MOTOR SIGNALS The DB 25 male connector for all signals going o...

Page 10: ...l isolators will negate most of the isolation provided by the optical isolators To use the internal supply directly connect DB 25 pin 24 to 25 and pin 22 to 23 The motor signal lines as seen from the...

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