[PomeroyB]

Hi, all!

I'm running a DynaTorch plasma cutter, and am trying to access some of the motor outputs. I'd like to be able to activate a circuit by having the appropriate M-code turn one of the outputs on or off, similar to what would be done in this thread. (Activating a laser via an M/G-Code)

Something I have tried is testing the voltage across the terminals on the back of the control console, but they all read a constant 0 (save for the Arc Transfer terminals, which reads a constant ~48 V). I was hoping to be able to use a change in voltage here to switch on a relay, which would then activate my circuit.

Anyone have any advice? I'm fairly new to this, and my machine is second-hand, so I'm not sure if I'm trying to do something completely impossible.

Thanks!

[PomeroyB]

Ah, ha! Figured it out! The SmartMotor outputs control outputs that are on the SmartMotors! (Of course!)

For anyone else with the same question, I used the pins on the Sub D15 connector on my Y-axis. I followed the specs on the following sheet:

http://www.onexia.com/pdf/SM3416DT-PLS2.pdf

This told me what outputs went where, and what I should hook the wires up to. It should be simple from here!