The X-MCC is compatible with many Zaber peripherals, including those with Auto Detect, a feature that enables a
controller to automatically configure itself for the connected peripheral. Peripherals with Auto Detect have an “A” at
the end of their product name, for example: "LAC10A-T4
A
".
When an auto-detect peripheral is connected to an axis on the X-MCC, the peripheral will be activated
automatically if the axis is not configured for use with a different peripheral.
When an auto-detect peripheral is connected and the axis status LED is fading yellow, the peripheral has
been detected, but needs to be activated.
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If you are sure that you want to activate a new peripheral on this axis, either use the Activate button
near the peripheral name in Zaber Console or send the
activate
command to the axis.
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If you have swapped axes unintentionally, remove power, disconnect the current peripheral and then
reconnect the desired peripheral instead. Any custom settings for the original peripheral will still be
maintained.
The X-MCC is also compatible with many peripherals that do not have the Auto Detect feature. These are
configured quickly by setting the
peripheral.id
. Peripherals without the Auto Detect feature do not have an “A” at the
end of the product name, for example "LAC10A-T4".
Once the peripheral ID is configured properly, activate the peripheral either with the Activate button near the
peripheral name in Zaber Console or by issuing the
activate
command to the axis.
Firmware Updates
In order to allow access to new features and bug fixes, this Zaber device can be updated remotely through Zaber
Console. Follow instructions here to update:
www.zaber.com/FirmwareUpdate
Device Overview
Connectors
All images are shown looking into the device.
Power
PinDescription
1 24 - 48 V
2 GND (Note: Zaber's power supplies
ground this pin to AC Earth)
Note:
To prevent damage to the device due to static buildup, the device should be properly grounded. The power
supplies Zaber provides for X-Series devices are non-isolated and thus ground the device chassis to Earth via the
negative terminal of the power supply. If for any reason you are using an isolated power supply, please ensure your
device is grounded by connecting the negative terminal of the power connector to AC Earth.
Multiple Power Supplies:
The X-MCC controller can have multiple power supplies connected (1 per available
axis). If not all available axes are supplied directly with power, power is shared between axes. If you wish to use
both 48 V and 24 V power supplies for different axes, ensure all axes to be supplied with 24 V are directly powered.
RS-232 Communications
Pin
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1
Power
Power