Proximity Sensors Gecko G540 and Mach3
Anyone here setup and using the G540 with NPN Proximity Sensors and Mach3?????
I have LJC18A3-B-Z/AX NPN Proximity Sensors 6-36V and I am trying to get them to work correctly with my GeckoDrive G540.
I have all of the Blue Wires connected to a Terminal Bus Bar and a 12V Wall Wart V- with another wire going to the V- of my 48V main power supply.
I have all of the Brown Wires connected to a Terminal Bus Bar powered by the 12V+ Wall Wart.
From there I have the Black Wires running to the Number 1 and Number 2 Terminals of my G540 with X on Pin 10 and Y on Pin 11.
As long as my E-Stop is pressed I have a Light present on my Proximity Sensors.
However, once I disengage the E-Stop Switch I am no longer getting a signal in Mach3.
Should I add a 1N4148 Small Signal Diode or a Pull Up Resistor between the Black Wires and the G540 Terminal to get them to work as needed???????????
If a Pull Up Resistor is required instead of the Diode any help in determining the correct size would also be appreciated.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am at a total loss and please be aware that my Electronics wherewithal is extremely limited.
I intend on using these sensors as Home Switches on my X and Y Axis on an OpenBuilds C-Beam XL. with a 4th Axis?????????
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Re: Proximity Sensors Gecko G540 and Mach3
From your description I would of thought it should work as long as you only have one N/C limit switch / proximity sensor on each G540 input
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To prove the G540 is working OK
I would test the G540 with wire links added between the G540 inputs and common terminal 12
to replace the LJC18A3-B-Z/AX NPN Proximity Sensors
IF the G540 works OK with the inputs wired to terminal 12
Is the wallwart regulated ?
and do you have another power supply you can use to re test the Proximity Sensors ?
John
Re: Proximity Sensors Gecko G540 and Mach3
I'm not sure what you mean by using wire links between the 12 Pin and the g540 Inputs other than stating I have a definite Fear in emitting the Blue Smoke Genie. I will though try a different power supply without question. Today I peered into the wiring of my 2 3D printers and one has a Diode between the Black Wire and the Input and the other has a Resistor. Thanks for your Assistance.
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As an initial test just to prove the G540 inputs are working correctly
this shows the wire links to replace your LJC18A3-B-Z/AX NPN Proximity Sensors
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If the G540 now works as expected
you can replace the wire links with the Proximity Sensors
and re connect your 12V power supply
do you have another 12V power supply to try ?
If it does not work with the wire links replacied by the Proximity Sensors
you have more fault finding to do
John
Re: Proximity Sensors Gecko G540 and Mach3
So what I got out of this is to disconnect my current connections of the sensors. Then to run a jumper wire over to the appropriate terminals of the G540 to see if the G540 still works as it is supposed to do. If not, what is my next step other than calling Marcus up at GeckoDrives? First I am going to hook a Buck to my 36V Spindle Power Supply and try repowering up my sensors at 24V.
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Re: Proximity Sensors Gecko G540 and Mach3
yes thats correct
its the easiest way to narrow down the problem
to see if its the G540
or
the Proximity Sensors and / or wiring to the 12V power supply
As the sensor is described as 6-36 VDC 300mA NPN normally closed
with no detailed information of the circuit inside the Proximity Sensor , I would use a 12V supply for now -
this avoids the sensor possibly passing current into the G540 input !!!
the G540 input is an opto-isolator LED with a 2200 ohm resistor connected to a +12V supply within the G540
diagram just showing input 1
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if the LJC18A3-B-Z/AX NPN Proximity Sensor has an internal pullup to the positive supply terminal
then using a 12V power supply avoids the risk of taking the G540 input more that +12V above the G540's limit switch common terminal / negative supply terminal
the reverse breakdown voltage for the LED is only 3 volts !
see ILQ74 data sheet
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/20...413.1539186146
when using a Proximity Sensor power supply over 12V
thats when adding a diode needs to be added
the anode to the G540 input and cathode to the Proximity Sensor NPN output
John
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I checked the G540 by running a Jumper Wire from Pin 12 to both Pins 10 and 11 a it still worked as usual, therefore it isn't the G540. I have yet to try hooking up a Buck Dockdown from my 36V Spindle Power Supply knocked down to 24V as of yet. I have what I can find as the Specification Sheet for this Sensor now included.
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General
Model number LJC18A3-B series
External dimensions M18x1x60
Installation type Non-shielded
Detection distance 10mm±10%
Setting distance 0-8 mm
Supply voltage 12-24Vdc (6-36Vdc); 110-220Vac (90-250Vac), 50/60Hz
Rated output current N.P Type: 300mA max; D type: 200mA max; AC Type: 400mA
Standard detected object Iron SPCC (50x50x1mm)
Sensing object Metals/Non-metals
Response frequency 50Hz
Matched mounting bracket M18 90° bending mounting bracket, M18 straight mounting bracket
Leakage current N.P Type: 13mA max; D type: 0.8mA max; A Type: 1.7mA max
Hysteresis 10% max. of sensing distance
Protection circuit DC: Reverse connection protection, Surge suppressor, Short-circuit protection
AC: Surge suppressor
Insulation resistance 50M? min (between charging part and housing)
Dielectric strength 1000Vac, 1min (between charging part and housing)
Temperature influence ±10% max. of sensing distance at 23? within temperature range of -25? to 60?
±15% max. of sensing distance at 23? within temperature range of -30? to 65?
Voltage influence ±10% max. of sensing distance in rated voltage range ±15%
IP Rating IP65
Material Case: Brass-nickel plated; Sensing surface: ABS
Re: Proximity Sensors Gecko G540 and Mach3
that's good to know the G540 is working
do you have a multimeter ?
Assuming you have
with the Proximity Sensors re connected
if you measure between the G540 terminal 12 and 1 you should have a voltage close to zero
as the sensor output will low resistance to ground
when sensor is triggered by a metal end stop the sensor output will switch off
the voltage between he G540 terminal 12 and 1 will rise to around 10 to 11V - the actual voltage may depend on the meter used
you will get similar results with the sensor connected to terminals 12 & 2
one possibility is the sensors are being triggered by metal work close to the end of the sensor when it should not be
giving the G540 a false signal