Originally Posted by
MaxWeber
Ok Here's another (sad) update. The Mate control won't do simultaneous 4th (pretty much expected that) even though the ladder has everything present. Additionally, the I/O link servo drive is not practical for indexing either (its used for things like pallet changers, tool changers, lathe turrets etc). They basically said it would take alot of monkeying with the ladder to get that to work as a 4th indexer and wouldn't be worth the hassle. The best option for Sharp 2412 owners with a Mate control is a standalone 3rd party motion controller and drive for a rotary indexer controlled by spare M codes via RS232