I wonder if anyone could offer some suggestions as to the correct wiring of my existing 2 wire proximity switches into Mach3.
My old Denford Triac has three of these switches fitted for the X, Y, and Z homes, and the spindle speed. They are made by Balluff and the model is BES 516-324-E2-N-03. Please see below for data sheet which includes a very simple wiring diagram.
I want to keep the existing proximity switches as they work and to replace them would be quite difficult due to how the X and Y are buried inside the machine, and also because of the needless expense if I replace them.
Speaking to Balluff, however, they say I need to buy there very expensive amplifiers which, at £100+ each, is not going to happen.
Also, the original Denford wiring diagram didn't use seperate amplifiers but just had a section on the motherboard which dealt with this operation.
As far as circuit wiring is concerned I am quite happy to attempt any circuit, however complex, as I am using a PCB printing program and Press 'n' Peel paper.
I have also attached the original Denford wiring diagram which shows these sensors where 'Plug M' connects to them on the machine.
Thanks ...Sweep