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  1. #1
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    Exclamation Rutex configuration for Mach2

    Hello!!

    Does everyone can help me as to set R90H rutex servo drives with Mach 2?
    I wondering on which pin of DB25 parallel port goes the encoder chanel A and Chanel B. My system include 3 axis XYZ of R90H servo drive, a R990 MB and a R90IO.

    Thanks

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  2. #2
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    Your encoders connect to ch a and b of the rutex cards. The db 25 provides the step and direction signals for the rutex drives. The drive reads the encoders and positions the servos. Mach 2 has no direct connection to the encoders in this set up.
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  3. #3
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    On your R90H drives (3) you have a DB9 connection. This is your encoder connection. Depending on your encoders you most probably only need 7 pins.. 2 for + & -, 2 for each channel(a & b) and one for the shield. Have you downloaded the PDF for the drive from www.Rutex.com . The PDF explains if fairly well... I am just hooking up my encoders today.

    It may be wise to run seperate wires for the power (+ & -) and the channels to minimise any electricial interference.

    cheers

    Frans

  4. #4
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    Rutex and Mach2 conf.

    Many thanks Frans

    I am a new user of Rutex boards and Mach2 .

    I am a little confused because Mach 2 need to be configured for the ports and pins and as it sais for the encoders too. Are you a Mach 2 user too?
    I would be much appreciated if you could help me on the Mach2 confnigurationn for the rutex drives

    Regards

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  5. #5
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    i think? you need to reverse your STEP AND DIRECTION settings in mach 2 ports and pins

    instead of port 1 step2
    dir3
    step4
    dir5

    it should be?? port 1 or whatever port your using step3
    dir2
    step5
    dir4

    check out page 2 on the rutex r990mb pdf on there site www.rutex.com

    im a noob here so i could be wrong but hope this helps

    good luck

    roonster

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