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General Mach Discussion / Re: Step and Direction input on Parker Compax servo

« on: June 22, 2011, 09:41:37 AM »

Thanks for the suggestion. When I tried the single ended connection, everything was powered/referenced to the controller. I wasn't using a breakout board, just a pulse generator.
Colin

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General Mach Discussion / Step and Direction input on Parker Compax servo

« on: June 22, 2011, 06:24:58 AM »

Can anyone help me with getting a Parker Hannifin (Hauser) servo system working with Mach 3.
I have a Compax 1060SL servo drive, which has a step and direction input mode. However, the manuals are very vauge/contradictory about the signals needed.
The interface can also be used for an encoder. I have tried 5V single ended signals and 5v double ended (RS422), but cannot get a response.
If anyone has experience of this, please let me know.

Thanks
Colin

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: June 22, 2011, 06:19:05 AM »

Hello everyone.
My name is Colin and I run a small (just me really) engineering design and manufacture business in Wales. (Part of the UK)
I have a workshop with a Syil/Seig mill and lathe running Mach3.
I also have a Bridgeport Interact 1 with Heidenhain controller that I want to convert to Mach3.

Thats all for now!