Ethernet Smoothstepper

Name: Ethernet Smoothstepper
SKU: 923111
Availability: InStock

$180.00

In stock

SKU: 923111 Categories: NEMA 23 Electronics, NEMA 34 Electronics Tags: electronics, motion control board

Since the SmoothStepper outputs 5V signals (with currents limited to 24 or 32 mA, dependent on the selected output pin), you will need a motor driver between the SmoothStepper and the motor itself. For your axes (X, Y, Z, A, B, and C), the SmoothSteppers can control stepper motor drivers and digital servo motor drivers. The board does not support analog servo motor drivers or PWM servo motor drivers.

CNC Motion Controller	ESS (Ethernet SmoothStepper)
PC Interface	Ethernet
Documentation	ESS Manual
Mach4 Plugin	Download
Mach3 Plugin	Download
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 Click here for more details.
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 in 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
Electrical Isolation	Full Electrical and Noise isolation for your PC**
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.)

*SmoothStepper Motor signal outputs are only 5V and 24 mA or 32 mA. This will not drive a Stepper Motor directly, and you will need a Motor Driver for each stepper motor.

Digital Servo Motors typically have a motor driver built into their controller.

For a Spindle that is controlled by a 0V to 10V Analog signal, you will need a Break Out Board that can convert a PWM, Step/Dir, CW/CCW or Quadrature signals into a 0V to 10V analog signal (and also provide one or two relays to control the VFD).

** With the use of a 5V power supply that is isolated from your PC.