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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pokeys to Modbus to PLC?
« on: May 10, 2012, 06:16:55 PM »
Thanks mrprecise44
I will take a look at the Cubloc.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pokeys to Modbus to PLC?
« on: May 08, 2012, 03:10:18 PM »
Thanks again Hood.
I have my ebay eye on a 250cpu.  If that doesn't work out I will look for a DL05 or DL06.  If I were to go to the latter(s), would the relay model be the best choice for mach3?  And could I get by with other DL05, DL06 models, or is there a model I should stay away from?

My Tool changer has a stepper for the carousel.  I will use the axis method for now and get a H0-CTRIO latter. And 2 AC motors, one for the swing arm, and one for the tool clamp- unclamp, along with a handfull of travel limit sensors.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pokeys to Modbus to PLC?
« on: May 07, 2012, 07:18:32 PM »
What would be the best solution, Modio or eBay the 205 (i paid $135) and buy an DL05 or DL06. Or?
Thanks again for your time, Hood

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pokeys to Modbus to PLC?
« on: May 06, 2012, 10:57:25 PM »

Thanks for your reply Hood.
Yes my PLC has a RS232C Port.  However, from my reading of the Install and Config manual and my lurking in the Modbus forum, I assumed that I needed to go though a Modbus device.  That can be a problem of mine when I ASSuMe, if you know what I mean... 
If I use the Serial port, how does Mach3 recognize the PLC, and would I need a plug-in or some other software? 

Thank You for your time, it is Greatly appreciated. Bill

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General Mach Discussion / Pokeys to Modbus to PLC?
« on: May 06, 2012, 01:28:57 AM »
I am converting my Dyna 4400 with 10 pocket tool changer.  I have a Automation Direct 205 loaded with 240cpu, 3 relay, 4 input, 1 output modules.  I tried to order CNC4PCs M1(backordered) and M11 Modbus cards.  Arturo said that Pokeys is the future.  The 56E looks Great, but how (or can) do I get the 56E to talk to my PLC?  Do I need to use the ModIO card and can it connect with the 56E?

So what are my options?
Thank you for your time, Bill

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Hello,
My name is Bill, hence the CNC Bill and I'm from Northern California.   By the way, did anyone else have trouble with the Captua...  I've been a lurker of sometime, but I now have a reason to signup. I started with a home built CNC machine, then I got a RF31 mill which I converted to CNC.  Now I have just bought a Dyna DM4400 from my local  J. C. College.  Its been halfway converted with the AH-HA system, but not fully working (ATC and Spindle for which I will be asking about).  I also have the same user name over on the CNC Zone. 

In closing, I would really like to Thank Art and the rest of the Guys here for creating a GREAT Product.

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