There are multiple types of auxiliary spindles available, depending on your machine type. The servo spindle must first
be told it is an auxiliary spindle, and then it can be mapped to an available type. See
below for
further instructions.
1. On the menu bar, click Configure -> Plugins -> RapidPath, then select the Servo Spindles tab.
2. Select the servo spindle to be configured by selecting it from the list on the left side.
3. Set the Spindle Control parameter to Auxiliary.
4. Set the Spindle Feedback parameter to Auxiliary.
5. Set the Max Motor Speed (RPM) appropriately for your motor.
6. Click Close.
RapidPath has support for one analog spindle, which must be the main spindle.
1. Properly map the analog output in the control configuration. See
Assigning I/O to Analog Signals
for details.
2. On the menu bar, click Configure -> Plugins -> RapidPath, then select the Parameters tab.
3. Go to the Analog Spindle section.
4. Set the Spindle Analog Output Signal to the analog signal that is mapped to the analog output.
5. Select the appropriate Spindle Type for your analog output.
6. Click Close.
7. On the menu bar, click Configure -> Control, then select the Spindle tab.
8. Set the Max Spindle Motor RPM parameter appropriately.
Servo Spindle as Auxiliary Spindle
Analog Spindle
