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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.
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{{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.
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==Overview==
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{{Picturebox|simucubeboxcabling_annotated.jpg|caption=Cabling of SimuCUBE.  
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[[File:simucubeboxcabling_annotated.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Cabling of SimuCUBE, see list of connectors and cables below.]]
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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)
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*F - AC power cord. }}
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*F - AC power cord.  
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== Motor power ==
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===Legend===
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Colors codes in the pin-out tables:
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| class="powpin" |Supply pin
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| class="inpin" |Input pin
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| class="outpin" |Output pin
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= Motor power =
 
 
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:
 
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:
  
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Refer your motor manufacturer's data sheet/specifications to identify wire colors of U, V and W phases.
 
Refer your motor manufacturer's data sheet/specifications to identify wire colors of U, V and W phases.
  
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= Motor feedback device =
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== Motor feedback device ==
 
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''.  
 
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''.  
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=== Case A: pre-made encoder cable ===
 
=== Case A: pre-made encoder cable ===
 
If you have a motor that comes with pre-made encoder cable with SimuCUBE, [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive|IONI]] or [[ARGON]] compatible connector, then simply plug this connector to SimuCUBE X16.
 
If you have a motor that comes with pre-made encoder cable with SimuCUBE, [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive|IONI]] or [[ARGON]] compatible connector, then simply plug this connector to SimuCUBE X16.
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=== Case B: make encoder connection ===
 
=== Case B: make encoder connection ===
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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.
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[[File:dsub15male2row.jpg|thumb|225px|right|Mating X16 connector to SimuCUBE (D-Sub 15 pins, male, 2 rows, with solder cups)]][[File:dsub15hood.jpg|225px|thumb|D-Sub connector hood (15 pin size, 4-40 threaded screws)]]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.
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A, B, and C indicate the quadrature encoder differential signals. C channel is often also denoted as Z, Index or IDX.
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! Pin # !! Pin name !! Electrical type (in most feedback device modes)
 
! Pin # !! Pin name !! Electrical type (in most feedback device modes)
 
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| Shell|| class="powpin" |GND||Cable shield
 
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| 1|| class="inpin" |HALL_W||Hall sensor digital input W ''(optional)''
 
| 1|| class="inpin" |HALL_W||Hall sensor digital input W ''(optional)''
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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.
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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.
  
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===Legend===
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==== Making encoder connector ====
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Colors codes in the pin-out tables:
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List of needed items & skills for making the encoder connector:
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* D-Sub connector and connector hood, see [[List of D-Sub 15 pin connector parts]]
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! Color
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* Soldering iron
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| class="powpin" |Supply pin
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* Motor manufacturer's data sheet where wire colors and signals are specified
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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]

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
  • 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]

Mating X16 connector to SimuCUBE (D-Sub 15 pins, male, 2 rows, with solder cups)
D-Sub connector hood (15 pin size, 4-40 threaded screws)
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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