Turning spindle on with 24v contactor
11 Sep 2021 21:30 #220260
by kedgardov
Turning spindle on with 24v contactor was created by kedgardov
Hello! I'm currently using a mesa 7i76e on my will be CNC milling machine. As of now, I'm trying to wire the router so that I can turn it on and off from linuxcnc. The router I'm using is very basic, (on/off) I don't think I get to choose the RPMs or anything else and as of now I'm not really looking to either. I wired it to 120V using a 24V contactor. I want to know if the mesa board spindle pins can out 24v to turn it on and what signal is the one I should link it to on hal. I think it should be spindle-enable or spindle-output but I might be wrong.
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11 Sep 2021 21:49 #220262
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Turning spindle on with 24v contactor
The Mesa spindle (ENA and DIR) outputs are only rated for 50 mA
so will not drive a large contactor. I would use a field output (good to 350 mA)
and make sure that there is a flyback diode across the contactor coil
Flyback diode cathode (band) to 7I76E output end of coil
so will not drive a large contactor. I would use a field output (good to 350 mA)
and make sure that there is a flyback diode across the contactor coil
Flyback diode cathode (band) to 7I76E output end of coil
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