Used software: Mach4 4.2.0.5207. 
https://www.machsupport.com/ftp/Mach4/DevlopmentVersions/Mach4Hobby_Installer-4.2.0.5207.exe

ESS Plugin Mach4: ESS v298
https://warp9td.com/files/Plugins/ESS/Mach4/ESS_Mach4_v298.zip

Used hardware: C25XP-R4 and ESS

The main objectives of these step-by-step instructions are:

  • Power the Board and e-stop and test that the board activates/deactivates at the hardware level only with e-stop.
  • Install the C25XP license and configure the pinout and functions of MACH4 supported by the C25XP and test that MACH4 is communicating with the C25XP OK.
  • Enable and configure the Safety Charge Pump to make sure the C25XP activates (green LED) when MACH4 becomes active (out of reset).

Step 1: Connect an E-Stop button to short the E-Stop terminals.

  • This should give you a green LED while the board is powered and the e-stop is closed.
  • IF not, check other possible fault conditions and make sure they are not active.

 

 

Step 2: Make sure the controller is connected to an Ethernet port on the PC and powered with LEDs ON.

Step 3:Run the SCU Application v1.3.1 program

  • Establish the connection
  • set a fixed IP on the PC’s LAN cad and whitelist the device on the network:
  • Click in Start PC Configuration

  • Click in Easy Mode.



  • Select SmoothStepper Network 13> click on Configure Everything.

 


  • It should appear as shown in the screenshot and close the window.

 

Step 4: Set a profile name and a screen set to use.

Step 5: Download the cnc4pc.com Software and run it as follows for its operation, If you prefer to configure Mach4 and the Plugin Manually, you skip this step and follow these instructions.

  • Select the profile that I created> click on install

  • Click on Finish. 

  • You can now enable back on the SCHP by moving (JUMPER=ON) so it will be the control software that will enable the system.

STEP 6: Start Mach4 GUI using the profile on which you just run the installer.


Step 7: Connect an E-Stop button to short the E-Stop terminals.

  • Test the E-Stop by opening the circuit a confirming the green LED goes off.
  • You can now enable back on the SCHP by moving (JUMPER=ON) so it will be the control software that will enable the system.

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CHANGELOGS

October 06, 2023: Mach4 4.2.0.5207. and ESS Plugin Mach4: ESS v298


June 20, 2023: Mach4 4.2.0.5036. and ESS Plugin Mach4: ESS v284