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3.2.5 Multi Axis Systems
When more than one MASC is configured to work as a multi axis system (all controlled by one PC or
MASC-
JB) then the MASC’s are daisy chained together. Use the MASC
-
LC to link MASC’s together.
1.
Plug First MASC (Axis 1) into PC/laptop as described in section 3.4
2.
Plug the MASC-
LC into the out port of the first axis MASC’s RS
-485 out port and into the next
MASC’s RS
-485 In port.
3.
Repeat step 2 for as many MASC’s that have been configured
4.
Plug the MASC-
TP. Into the last MASC’s RS
-485 out port.
Failure to use the MASC-TP can
cause communication error.
CONNECTIONS TO DEVICES
3.3.1
M12 Connectors
Connecting stepper motors and encoders with M12 motor connections. The procedure is the same for
male and female connectors.
1.
Push connector into socket. Note: socket will not engage unless key features are aligned
correctly.
2. Turn knurled nut clockwise until finger tight to fully engage connector pins.
Alignment key and slot
MASC-TP
MASC-LC
MASC-JC-
03 (to PC)
