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| − | Connecting motor to SimuCUBE involves wiring motor power and [[Feedback devices|Feedback device]] (encoder) to the corresponding connectors. This page instructs making these connections properly. | + | {{SimucubeManualNav}}Connecting motor to SimuCUBE involves wiring motor power and [[Feedback devices|Feedback device]] (encoder) to the corresponding connectors. This page instructs making these connections properly. |
| − | + | ==Overview== | |
| − | + | [[File:simucubeboxcabling_annotated.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Cabling of SimuCUBE, see list of connectors and cables below.]] | |
| + | Connectors and cables of image above: | ||
*X1 - 7 pin terminal for motor power and E-stop | *X1 - 7 pin terminal for motor power and E-stop | ||
*X16 - Motor feedback device/encoder input | *X16 - Motor feedback device/encoder input | ||
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*D - USB to PC (HID/game controller) | *D - USB to PC (HID/game controller) | ||
*E - USB to PC (Granity/IONI configuration) | *E - USB to PC (Granity/IONI configuration) | ||
| − | *F - AC power cord. | + | *F - AC power cord. |
== Motor power == | == Motor power == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:58, 28 February 2018
Connecting motor to SimuCUBE involves wiring motor power and Feedback device (encoder) to the corresponding connectors. This page instructs making these connections properly.Overview[edit | edit source]
Connectors and cables of image above:
- X1 - 7 pin terminal for motor power and E-stop
- X16 - Motor feedback device/encoder input
- X3 - USB connector (HID/game controller)
- X4 - USB connector (Granity/IONI configuration)
- AC - 110-240 VAC power inlet
- X12A & X12B - External button inputs (optional)
- X13A - Pedal inputs (optional)
- X11B - External analog inputs (optional)
- A - E-Stop (normally closed/conducting switch)
- B - Motor power cable
- C - Motor encoder cable
- D - USB to PC (HID/game controller)
- E - USB to PC (Granity/IONI configuration)
- F - AC power cord.
Motor power[edit | edit source]
Legend[edit | edit source]
Colors codes in the pin-out tables:
| Color |
|---|
| Supply pin |
| Input pin |
| Output pin |
Motor power cable consists windings and the protective earth conductors. In 3 phase AC servo motor there are four conductors and they should be connected to X1 terminal block according to the table below:
| Pin number | Signal name | Function | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U / PH1 | Motor phase 1 | AC servo motor phase U |
| 2 | V / PH2 | Motor phase 2 | AC servo motor phase V |
| 3 | W / PH3 | Motor phase 3 | AC servo motor phase W |
| 4 | PH4 | Motor phase 4 | Used only with 2-phase stepping motor |
| 5 | GND | Motor protective earth conductor | The yellow/green wire |
| 6 | E-Stop / STO | E-Stop switch input | Normall closed (conducting) E-Stop switch goes between pins 6 and 7 |
| 7 | +5 V | 5 VDC output (max 100 mA) |
Refer your motor manufacturer's data sheet/specifications to identify wire colors of U, V and W phases.
Motor feedback device[edit | edit source]
Feedback device (in this case position sensor, usually encoder) need to be connected to SimuCUBE X16 input. X16 connector type on SimuCUBE is D-Sub 15 pin female with two pin rows, so the mating part is D-Sub 15 pin male connector with two pin rows.
Case A: pre-made encoder cable[edit | edit source]
If you have a motor that comes with pre-made encoder cable with SimuCUBE, IONI or ARGON compatible connector, then simply plug this connector to SimuCUBE X16.
Case B: make encoder connection[edit | edit source]
If motor encoder cable comes with bare wire ends, or with incompatible connector, then soldering a D-Sub connector with SimuCUBE pin-out is necessary.
| Pin # | Pin name | Electrical type (in most feedback device modes) |
|---|---|---|
| Shell | GND | Cable shield |
| 1 | HALL_W | Hall sensor digital input W (optional) |
| 2 | HALL_V | Hall sensor digital input V (optional) |
| 3 | HALL_U | Hall sensor digital input U (optional) |
| 4 | GND | Encoder supply ground / 0 V |
| 5 | B- | Encoder differential input B- |
| 6 | B+ | Encoder differential input B+ |
| 7 | A- | Encoder differential input A- |
| 8 | A+ | Encoder differential input A+ |
| 9 | 5V_OUT | Encoder supply +5 V output |
| 10 | GND | Encoder supply ground / 0 V |
| 11 | GPI3 | no connection |
| 12 | GPI2 | no connection |
| 13 | GPI1 | no connection |
| 14 | C- | Encoder differential input C- |
| 15 | C+ | Encoder differential input C+ |
In the table above, A, B, and C indicate the quadrature encoder differential signals. C channel is often also denoted as Z, Index or IDX. Refer your motor manufacturer's data sheet/specifications to identify wire colors for encoder signals. Pay extra attention to 5V and GND wiring as miswiring these may cause permanent damage to the encoder.
Making encoder connector[edit | edit source]
List of needed items & skills for making the encoder connector:
- D-Sub connector and connector hood, see List of D-Sub 15 pin connector parts
- Wire cutters & wire stripping tools
- Soldering iron
- Soldering skills
- Motor manufacturer's data sheet where wire colors and signals are specified
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