Instructions for configuring Mach4 to use the PTS-1

The objective of these instructions is to have Mach4 activate the enable pin that will let the PTS-1 set in probe mode.

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

Make sure to use Mach4 is properly licensed.

STEP 1:Start by making a backup of the existing installation:

Make a backup of the configuration and file installation, we recommend creating a backup of the current installation by right-clicking in the current installation folder and zipping it.

right-click-2-zip

STEP 2:Download, extract, and copy the SS_HC_v06.set into the Mach4 screens directory.

If you are using WarpRunner use this screen: WarpRunner_v01 Screen with Probing Enable Code

STEP 3: Configure\Plugins\ESS V298\Input Signal

STEP 4: Configure\Plugins\ESS V298\Input Signal

STEP 5: Configure\Plugins\ESS V298\Output Signal

STEP 6: While the G31 command is probing, you should see action on the Probing LED.

STEP 7:

For testing the PTS-1 you can use this code which does not require any special macro. Not that you could modify your post to generate the required probing commands.

SAMPLE PROBING GCODE:

N0060 G31 Z-10 F40   (Start probing axion on the Z-axis to a depth of up to 10mm and Set the Probing Speed 40mm/sec)
N0050 F800           (Set the cutting Speed 800mm/sec)
N0070 G91 Z 2        (After probing move the Z-Axis 2mm up. This sets the motion to relative mode)
N0080 G90            (Set motion mode back to absolute)
N0090 M62 P5         (Activate Output 5)
N0100 G04 P2000      (Set a Pause of 2 seconds to allow the pierce time.)
N0110 G01 X5         (Cutting a 5mm square.)
N0120 Y5
N0130 X0
N0140 Y0
N0150 M63 P5         (Deactivate Output 5)
N0160 G01 X0
N0170 M30            (End program.)