
INSTALL THE A-AXIS DRIVER
Install the A-Axis Motor Driver
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: You must power off the machine before making any electrical
connections. If you don't, there's a risk of electrocution or shock.
1. Power off the machine and the PathPilot controller.
a. Push in the machine's red Emergency Stop button, which removes power to motion control.
b. From the PathPilot interface, select Exit.
c. Turn the Main Disconnect switch to OFF on the side of the electrical cabinet.
2. Verify that you've correctly set the DIP switches on your stepper driver as detailed in "Set Driver DIP
Switches" (on the previous page).
3. Remove the electronics enclosure panel and the Z column cover on the rear of your machine.
4. Thread the two spade terminals on wires 200 and 201 through the Z column and connect them to V- (200)
and V+ (201).
Note: If you already have a SmartCool™ or an ATC installed, the 4th axis shares those terminals.
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