Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko G540

You can run with the 24 volt supply for the time being. You will need to
reconfigure your cables since the G540 uses DB-9 connectors and backshells
rather than the screw terminals of the Xylotex. The pinouts should be
similar. You'll need to put the current sense resistors in there as well.

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:42, Ron Thompson <ron@...> wrote:

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>
>
> On 11/17/2011 11:02 AM, Chuck Merja wrote:
> > Well, I bit the bullet and G540 should arrive today, but this brings
> > up MANY
> > questions.
> > 1- I won't have the 48V supply for a while - can I use the 24V 6.5A
> > replacement until the 48 V supply arrives?
>
> Yes.
>
> > 2- What reconfig am I going to have to do within MACH?
>
> Set for 10 microsteps.
>
> > A - should I copy and rename the old Xylotex minimill file and then
> > use most
> > of those settings for the Gecko? Or do I need to start totally anew with
> a
> > config file?
>
> Copy and modify.
>
> > 3 - under the title of "I don't know what I don't know" - what other
> > pitfalls/tasks do I need to cover/learn about in order to make this
> > transition (Xylotex to Gecko G540 AND new powersupply)?
> > Thanks so much,
> >
> > Chuck Merja
> Did you get the current set resistors? You will need those first thing.
>
>
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