NOVAKON CD-100, Operator'S Manual

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CHAPTER 5
COMPUTER COMPONENTS, IDENTIFICATION &
FUNCTION
5.1 OVERVIEW
This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the major components and function of your CD-100
Computer Controller also known as SMART DRIVE (see figure 5.1)
Figure 5.1 CD-100 Computer Controller
The CD-100 is a software controlled system which was comprehensively designed from the ground up to
host a variety of CNC machines. It contains a powerful computer and driver for sophisticated software
stepper motor operation. It comes complete with four (4) fully functional axes control drivers utilizing
the power of the popular Mach3 software. Add one of our high performances Bob CAD-CAM software
packages and you will have all the capability you need in one complete and compact unit. You can now
plug our professional controller into any of our mills, your home projects or any other stepper motor
controlled machine without making tedious adjustments. It also features special circuitry that identifies
the attaching machine requirements and automatically selects the proper voltage and current settings
for your CNC machine. With the 1050 VA transformer, the controller drives each stepper motor up to 7
Amperes @ 75 volts. Our controller has become a true Plug & Play device for your shop. Refer to the
specifications below for more detailed features of our CD-100 computer driver.