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 4.2.0.4612. 

https://warp9td.com/files/Software/Mach4/Mach4Hobby_Installer-4.2.0.4612.exe

ESS Plugin Mach4: ESS v278.1 

https://warp9td.com/files/Plugins/ESS/Mach4/ESS_Mach4_v278.1.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 wxPlasma_Probe.set into the Mach4 screens directory.

 

 

STEP 3: Configure\Plugins\ESS V278.1\Pins Config

 

STEP 4: Configure\Plugins\ESS V278.1\Input Signal

https://www.cnc4pc.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/blog/PTS/1_PTS.jpg

 

STEP 5: Configure\Plugins\ESS V278.1\Output Signal

https://www.cnc4pc.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/blog/PTS/1_PTS.jpg

 

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 with 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.)

 

 

 

 

This instruction has been updated for these instructions.

https://www.cnc4pc.com/blog/post/mach4-ethernet-smooth-stepper-with-plasma-touch-sensor-configuration-v2