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01. General information02. Delivery set03. Technical features04. Main connectors and indicators 05. Software installation 06. Terms of Warranty

INSTRUCTION MANUAL2233516

PLCM-E4Ethernet/USB controller of CNC machine

Edition from 05.06.2015 3

PLCM-E4. Ethernet/USB controller of CNC machine

www.purelogic.ru8 (800) 555 63 74

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General information

Delivery set

Technical features

The device is a controller of PLCM series ( see user’s manual), has 3 input/output ports and Ethernet and USB interface for PC connection.Port #1 is transmitted to LPT-port. Port #2 – control of 8 high-current relay. Port #3 – 16 optoisolated inputs.The controller uses one supplying voltage. The device has PWN>voltage converter.

• Controller PLCM-E4 — 1 pcs.• Instruction manual — 1 pcs.• Installation and setup guide PLCM-E4 — 1 pcs.• Ethernet cable — 1 pcs.• CD with software — 1 pcs.• Cable ‘USB’, type ‘USB-B’ — 1 pcs.

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01. General information

Voltage supply

Max current consumption

Max number of axes of CNC-machine

Operating temperature

Overall dimensions (W x H x L)

Control interface

STEP Max signal frequency

Number of outputs

Isolation resistance

Module’s height (without packing)

Number of inputs

12V, direct current

6

0...40 °С

169 x 126 x 20 mm

300mА

100 kHz

12 buffered (LPT-port)

500 mOhm

0,24 kg

16 optoisolated, 5 buffered (LPT-port)

Ethernet, USB, connector type “USB-B”.signal transmission STEP/DIR/ENABLE

and input signals.MACH3-compatible

! Check www.purelogic.ru for more information.

POWER OFF DEVICE BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS.DO NOT CONNECT POWER SUPPLY’S «-» TO GROUND, MASS, HOUSING, ETC.

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE HIGH QUALITY NOISE-PROOF CABLES ETHERNET AND USB.THE CONTROLLER WORKS WITH MACH3 R3.043.XXX VERSIONS AND HIGHER, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO UPDATE MACH3.

• XP33 connector – controller power socket (12V) (fig. 2).• LED17 signals about supplying current.• XS2 connector (fig. 2) is intended for PLCM-E4 connection to PLCM-E4. Connection is recommended to provide with cable of the 5th category or higher. Usage of patch-cords with straight and cross crimping is admitted. It is possible to connect to PC directly without commutator usage.• XS1 connector is used for connection PLCM-E4 to USB port. Connection is recommended with a screened cable with ferrite rings.

Main connectors and indicators 04




04. Main connectors and indicators

Fig. 1. Connectors and indicators connection scheme

By analogy to LPT-port, contacts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17 are outputs, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 are inputs, The second port is 16 optoisolated inputs. The third port is 8 power relays.• XP35 – XP42 connectors are connectors for power relays К1 — К8 (fig. 2).• LED18 — LED25 indicate state of power relays K1 – K8.• ХР43 — ХР50 connectors (fig. 2) allow to connect doubled LEDs which are intended for indication of power relays K1 – K8.• Connectors XP1 – XP16 – connection of optoisolated inputs (fig. 2).• LED1 – LED16 signal about inputs XP1 – XP16 state. • ХР17 — ХР32 connectors (fig. 2) allow to connect doubled LEDs which are intended for indication of inputs XP1 – XP16 state.• LED26 — LED29 – indication of controller state.• ХР51 — ХР54 connectors (fig. 2) allow to connect doubled LEDs for indication of a controller state, e.g. in case of its installation to some part of a housing.• The controller has also converter PWN>voltage (XP34) for control of frequency converter (fig. 2).

• The controller has 3 ports. The first port is presented by XS3. connector. It is buffered and is similar to LPT-port according to assignment and contacts numeration (fig. 2).

1. Turn on the controller and connect it to Ethernet. Link LED must flash on. If it does not or blinks and network connection icon appears/disappears in Windows, automatic type definition went incorrect (this was caused by special features of some network cards).In this case it is necessary to set up manually. Click on the [Start] icon-[Control Panel], [Network and Sharing Center], Local Area Connection – properties. Then press ‘configure’ (fig. 4). In ‘Advanced tab’ choose ‘Speed and duplex mode’ and set ‘10Mbit per second full duplex’ (fig. 5). (Parameters and names can slightly differ in different network cards).

2. For device work with MACH3, you need to install plug-in.Please download zip-file for PLCM controllers from here:www.purelogic.ru/files/downloads/SOFT/PLCM.zip and run «setup.exe». Software installation wizard for controller will be started. (fig. 4).

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05. Software installation

Fig. 2. Scheme of connection

Tab. 1. Controller state

Tab. 2. Input/output ports Tab. 3. Pinout of XS3 connectors

DB25 Pin number in MACH3 Input/output

1 1 output

2 2 output

3 3 output

4 4 output

5 5 output

6 6 output

7 7 output

8 8 output

9 9 output

10 10 input

11 11 input

12 12 input

13 13 input

14 14 output

15 15 input

16 16 output

17 17 output

18 GND -

19 GND -

20 GND -

21 GND -

22 GND -

23 GND -

24 GND -

25 GND -

13 1

25 14

InputMACH3

RelayMACH3

Port Pin Port Pin

IN1 2/1 K1 3/1

IN2 2/2 K2 3/2

IN3 2/3 K3 3/3

IN4 2/4 K4 3/4

IN5 2/5 K5 3/5

IN6 2/6 K6 3/6

IN7 2/7 K7 3/7

IN8 2/8 K8 3/8

IN9 2/9

IN10 2/10

IN11 2/11

IN12 2/12

IN13 2/13

IN14 2/14

IN15 2/15

IN16 2/16

Connect LED26 XP51

Packet LED27 XP52

E-stop LED28 XP53





When choosing PLCM-E4 after ‘Next’ pressing, software installation wizard will offer to execute automatic setting of network adapter PC for correct connection to PLCM-E4 (fig. 8).

Fig. 3/4. Cable type setup / speed and duplex mode setup

Fig. 6. Driver installation

Fig. 7. Automatic network installation

Fig. 5. Software installation wizard





Fig. 8. Plug-in option

Fig. 9. Device option / Plug-in setup in MACH3

Controller automatic search can disrupt local network, use this function only if you do not use local network resources on the PC and do not use the Internet. Press ‘Next’, then ‘Install’. The master will copy the necessary files and finish its work.

3. Having installed the plug-ins, when starting MACH3 choose the appropriate plug-in in the window which is shown in fig. 9.As a rule there are two versions of plug-ins for PLCM controllers: test and stable.Choose the one you are going to work with. Tick ‘Don`t ask meagain ‘ in order not to choose it every time. If there is necessity to change output device choose: MACH3 – Function Cfg’s – Reset device sel.* If you decided to go to another version (test or stable version, you will need to go to plug-in setting up after start-up (see further) and update internal controller software.

4. After successful plug-in start, PLCM control option will appear in menu MACH3 PlugIn. Choose this option.* If you see the window as it is in fig. 8 and you cannot choose controlling device, this means that Windows firewall blocks access to PLCM-E1b. You must either add MACH3 to firewall exception or disable firewall.

5. Execute plug-in setting.Out of a falling out list it is necessary to choose one of the controllers connected to the system.After choosing the option additional controller settings will be available (fig. 11). If the plug-in finds that weaving is out of date, you will be prompted to update weaving in the controller. This procedure needs to be performed once when first device installation.

Settings description:Advance path planning time of Mach3 – specifies data size about motion path, which the program needs to prepare beforehand. The more the value, the more stable the machine works (e.g. when ToolPath picture rotates , Mach stops calculating new trajectory data, therefore the more of them were calculated beforehand, there is the less possibility of ‘failure’ in motion while rotating the picture or some other load on Mach3).





Time of advance calculation of path of PLMach – similar buffer, not from Mach3 side, but in PLCM card. The buffer stabilizes the work under short lineouts PLCM<>Mach3 and under slowing down calculation of Mach.Note: From one side the more value of these features, the better (the buffer is bigger, the work is more stable) but with increase of buffer FeedHold will be delayed by the sum of these parameters, i.e. If Mach3 buffer=1 sec and PLMach buffer=0,5 sec, CNC-system reaction time when pressing FeedHold =1,5 sec + stepper motor braking time according to the defined acceleration profile.

Logging – with active logging, log exchange file PLCM<>Mach3 is saved to ‘C:\Mach3\PLСM.log’. When exploring incorrect device work, this file must be sent to Purelogic R&D technical Support with the detailed problem description. To receive IP-address automatically we recommend to leave this item active, if there is a device which can dynamically assign IP-addresses (e.g. it can be a usual home network gateway for internet connection )in you local networkReceiving address from DHCP-server – we recommend to make this item active, if there is DHCP-server in your local net (device which can dynamically set IP-address, it can be a common home network gateway for access to the Internet).

Usage of the following IP-address – this option must be used when there is no DHCP-server which appoints IP-addresses.

Restore IP button allows to reset IP-address of controller to those installed by default.

If the controller is not found by the plug-in, follow the instructions in item 6, if it is ok, skip item 6.

6. Automatic setting of network connection.There is a complete solution for quick and easy configuration network setting.In (C:\Mach3\Purelogic), supplied with the devise you will find set_ip.exe file.After starting, this application will set up of your PC network connections.In case when there are several network cards are installed (several network connections) the program will offer to specify for what connection to change the settings.

FOR CORRECT WORK WITH PLCM CONTROLLER IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO PUT THE SWITCH IN AUTOMATIC POSITION.

Fig. 10. Restore IP – reset IP to pre-defined





You can assign any address to your PC (e.g. 192.168.10.XX, 192.168.10.1.) The last value can be different different from 10, 11 and 12 (192.168.10.10 and 192.168.10.12 addresses for PLCM devices established by the manufacturer.Automatic address assignment installation will work with the controller only when there is local DHCP server in the net. In all other cases the controller will not contact the plug-in.After necessary connection option and pressing the button install the application apply required connection parameters.After the installation the application will come with a message:

Choose the connection which you intend to use with PLCM. (In this case it is meant that if the computer has several network cards, you can install one of them for work with PLCM and the other one use at your discretion. We do not recommend to apply this approach in work mode, as system loading of third party applies can cause delay of tasks execution in Mach3 which can lead to loosing connection with the controller. You can use several network cards when testing and setting the system). With help of Double click of left mouse button open ‘network properties’ window.

Choose Internet protocols TCP/IP and press Properties.In the opened window displace the switch to ‘Use this IP-address’ mode.Enter any address like 192.168.10.XX in IP-address line, e.g. 192.168.10.1. The last number can be any but differ from 10, 11 and 12 (192.168.10.10 and 192.168.10.12 addresses for PLCM devices established by the manufacturer). Net mask is 255.255.255.0. After pressing OK you will need some time to apply the parameters. Switch off firewall and anti virus software (or add MACH3 to exceptions).

(After pressing the button ‘install’ the application will require 2-3 minutes for introduction of changes. On ‘slow’ PC this procedure will take a little more time). If for some reason you failed to make connection to PLCM controller in automatic mode, produce setting manually. Click on the [Start] icon-[Control Panel], [Network connection].

Fig. 11. Application window view Set_IP Fig. 13. Network connection option

Fig. 12. Message about successful application of settings





Fig. 14. Network connection components/ TCP/IP configuration

06 Terms of Warranty

The warranty period is 12 months after purchasing and is valid only if all operational conditions and scheduled maintenance are strictly followed.

1. General terms1.1. In case of product acquisition as separate components, Seller guarantees working ability of every component, but does not assume responsibility for the quality of their joint work (mismatch of components). If you have questions please consult our technical support team.1.2. Seller does not guarantee compatibility of the purchased product with the one that Buyer already has or bought from third parties.

1.3. Product’s component parts and configuration can be changed by manufacturer without notice due to the product consistent technical improvement.

2. Conditions for warranty acceptance2.1. The product is accepted only in the same completeness of set as it was purchased.

3. Warranty service procedure3.1. Warranty service is performed by testing the claimed product defect. 3.2. If the defect is proved, warranty repair is carried out.

4. We do not assume any responsibility for glass, electric lamps, starters and expendable materials as well as:4.1. Damaged product caused by inappropriate transport and store conditions, wrong connection, operation in abnormal (off-design) mode, or in conditions which are not manufacturer-supplied (including temperature and humidity out of limits of recommended range), having damages due to third-party circumstances (voltage jumps, natural disasters, etc.), also having mechanical or thermal damages.

4.2. The product with traces of foreign objects or substances impact, including dust, liquids, insects, also objects having extraneous inscription. 4.3. The product with traces of unauthorized tampering and (or) repair process (traces of opening, home-made soldering, elements changing etc).4.4. The product with self-diagnostic function that shows improper exploitation.4.5. Technically complex product in respect of which assembly and integration and start-up works were not performed by Seller specialists or by recommended organizations, except in cases directly regulated under goods documentation. 4.6. In cases when the product exploitation was performed in conditions when power supply did not correspond with manufacturer’s requirements, also when there is no electrical protection device.




06. Terms of Warranty

Produced and accepted in accordance with obligatory requirements of valid technical documentation and is qualified for exploitation.

Lot number:Technical Control Department

4.7. The product which was resold by the initial buyer to the third party.4.8. The product with defects which were caused by low-quality spare parts or fulfilled their service life spare parts,consumable materials, also using spare parts, consumable materials not corresponding with manufacturer’s requirements.

We draw your attention to the fact that there can be some changes in this instruction due to the product consistent technical improvement. You can always download our latest versions at www.purelogic.ru

www.purelogic.ru

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