Description
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Ethernet SmoothStepper Mach3/4 6-axis CNC controller and its features
The Ethernet SmoothStepper is a motion control controller made in the USA. It accepts commands from programs such as Mach3, Mach4, and produces high-quality pulse trains to control the speed and direction of rotation of stepper/servo motors. Allows control of up to 6 axes.
- It uses Ethernet
- It generates pulses with a frequency of up to 4 Mhz.
- Compatible with Mach3 and Mach4 (recommended)
- It has 51 I/O
In order to operate the Ethernet SmoothStepper, we additionally (not included in this offer) need an Ethernet cable, a 5VDC power supply and a 26-pin flat cable.
To protect the board from external influences, it is recommended to pass the input and output signals through the expansion board. With the purchase of an Ethernet SmoothStepper board, we include it free of charge 6-axis CNC splitter plate with a suitable flat cable
Specifications and instructions for use
CNC Motion Controller |
ESS
(Ethernet SmoothStepper) Recommended for new builds |
| PC Interface | Ethernet |
| Documentation | ESS Manual |
| Mach4 Plugin | Yes |
| Mach3 Plugin | Yes |
| I/O | · Parallel Port #1: 12 Outputs, 5 Inputs
· Parallel Port #2: 4 Dedicated Outputs, 5 Dedicated Inputs, and 8 block assignable as input or output · Parallel Port #3: 4 Dedicated Outputs, 5 Dedicated Inputs, and 8 block assignable as input or output |
| Current Drive Output | All pins are rated for 0V to 5V.
The following output pins have a drive (sink) of +(-) 32mA: · Port 2 pins 2 through 9 Port 3 pins 2 through 9 The following output pins have a drive (sink) of +(-) 24mA: · Port 1 pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17 · Port 2 pins 1, 14, 16, 17 · Port 3 pins 1, 14, 16, 17 |
| Pulse Output Capabilities | Up to 4 MHz, Step and Direction, Quadrature, CW/CCW |
| Motor Control Capability * | Up to 6 Motors (Step and Direction, Quadrature, or CW/CCW)
Plus a Spindle (Relay, PWM, Step and Direction, Quadrature, or CW/CCW). |
| Encoders/MPG | > 4 MHz capture rate
Mach3: Up to 5 total Mach4: 7 Encoders, 3 MPGs |
| Configurable Noise Filtering per Class of Input | Mach3 Input Classes: Limits, home, probe, E-Stop, Jog, Encoders/MPGs
Mach4: Each input individually configurable |
| Features | · Threading for lathes (single pulse per rev for RPM, or encoder A for RPM. Index pulse required for synchronization)
· Laser Vector (lines) and Laser Raster (bmp image) support with Mach4 · M62/M63 support for lasers/water jets/plasma applications in Mach4 · M10/M11 support for lasers/water jets and Mach3 · Backlash Compensation · THC for Plasma Cutting · Runs with Mach3 and Mach4 · Auto Squaring of a 2 motor (master/Slave) axis if two home switches are used (Mach4 and Mach3). |
| Power Source | External 5V Power Supply Required |
| PC Configuration Utility | The System Configuration Utility is provided to configure your PC for use with the ESS in as few as 3 mouse clicks. |
| Windows Drivers | No Drivers for the ESS.
(Your computer should already have drivers installed for your Ethernet Card.) |
If you have additional questions, you are always welcome to contact us contact us. We will be happy to help you.
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