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CNC CONNECTOR PIN-OUT
CNC application appendix
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
X1
X2
ARC VOLTAGE DIVIDER JUMPER:
SHORTED: (CLOSED) 1/16TH ARC VOLTAGE
OPEN: 1/50 TH ARC VOLTAGE
START/STOP
100K )
100K
Ω
IN- SERIES
100K
Ω
IN- SERIES
OK TO MOVE
1/16 OR 1/50 DIVIDED ARC VOLTAGE
(+)
RAW ARC VOLTAGE
Pins 1 and 2 activate (turn on) the plasma cutter.
Pins 9 and 10 gives the “OK to Move” signal. These are Dry “N.O.” style contacts. It is a non electron-
ic switch that
closes
when the pilot arc transfers to cutting arc. Sometimes referred to as “Arc OK”.
Pins 5 and 7 provide the raw, undivided arc voltage, which is used by some controllers to adjust the
height of the torch (THC). This is the actual cutting voltage. It runs through 2 -100K
Ω
resistors to pre-
vent arcing at the connector plug. Some controllers may use the raw voltage, and is dependent upon
the impedance of the input. CandCNC* controller and Torchmate * do not use this voltage.
Pins 4 and 6 provide the divided arc voltage. This is selectable by adding a jumper on the CNC circuit
board to create either 1/16 th or 1/50th of the raw arc voltage. It may be used by some controllers
for torch height control (THC). Usually the 1/16 setting is preferred.
Pin 3 is what some controller manufactures refer to as “Ground” this is connected directly to the
work piece lead, which is actually a positive polarity. If the controller has a pin for ground this is likely
the pin to use.
NOTE: Do not connect anything directly to the output terminals or leads. Do not connect anything
from the controller to the chassis of the cutter, especially a ground lead. Do not install any kind of
converter or divider inside the machine.
*Everlast does not particularly endorse or recommend these brands and is not affiliated with them in anyway. They are mentioned as a common
reference only. For specific recommendations regarding connection, contact the manufacturer of the CNC equipment/controllers.
CNC control board
REAR SOCKET
Pin and board numbers correspond to each
other. 11 and 12 are not used. 8 is blank.