Dust Collection On - how to use

[slodat]

If I want to manually turn on or off, I use MDI and the appropriate M61/M81. I added them to my post processor also. Works well. I don’t have an six button setup yet because I haven’t needed it.

I’m switching 24v with the built in relay. I’m sure the relay specs are in Centroid’s documentation.

[martyscncgarage]

Relays are good for 10a.
If your dust collector draws over 8a I would use a power relay driven by an Acorn output

[cncnewguy]

Thanks for both replies.

Marty, or anyone who might know,

So I can connect one side of a 120V to the acorn relay 1 and or 2? As long as I am under 10 Amps?

Why does my duct collection turn on when I go to "Park". I have the collector connected to OC7. It works with M35/M36 through the MDI and when I add it to my post processing script. I was able to turn it on via one of my AUX buttons, but I had to add a "P" with say 30 seconds to get it to stay on. How can I keep it on until I turn it off via the AUX buttons?

Once I can resolve this issue, I will apply the same format to my water cooling pump. Any sudgestions on how to add that to my post processor? I would like it to run for about 2 min after the spidle turns off.

Thank you

[slodat]

The built in dust collector function is goofy, which is why I went the way I did.

I would use a separate contactor to turn your dust collector on/off and switch its coil with the Acorn relay 1 or 2.

[martyscncgarage]

Thanks for both replies.

Marty, or anyone who might know,

So I can connect one side of a 120V to the acorn relay 1 and or 2? As long as I am under 10 Amps?

Why does my duct collection turn on when I go to "Park". I have the collector connected to OC7. It works with M35/M36 through the MDI and when I add it to my post processing script. I was able to turn it on via one of my AUX buttons, but I had to add a "P" with say 30 seconds to get it to stay on. How can I keep it on until I turn it off via the AUX buttons?

Once I can resolve this issue, I will apply the same format to my water cooling pump. Any sudgestions on how to add that to my post processor? I would like it to run for about 2 min after the spidle turns off.

Thank you

Yes, you can connect 120VAC to the contacts on relay 1 or 2 provided your dust collector draws less than 10amps.

Please go into the diagnostic screen when you carry out the PARK function and see if it turns on Output 7. (Second row of LED's down from the top, first 8 are the OUTPUTS.

Post your latest report here.
I did a router using the M function associated with dustcollector on, added a G4PX to delay it turning off to clear the hose. Had no need for an AUX button.

Marty

[cncnewguy]

Marty,

Yes output 7 goes green during the Park.

I have attached he report.

When you say G4PX is X= seconds of delay? That is what I did as well.

I want to have the duct collector not cycle during Park.

Also, since I can code the dust collector on and off, what M-Code would be used to turn on and off the water pump? Flood? My goal is to have as few items to turn on manually.

Thanks

[cncnewguy]

If M61 and M81 control relay #1, what M codes control relay #2?

I am knee-deep in chapter 13 with little results.

[slodat]

If M61 and M81 control relay #1, what M codes control relay #2?

I am knee-deep in chapter 13 with little results.

M62/M82

[cncnewguy]

I know will believe me when I tell you I have tried that many times. But you also have to believe that I was one off on the connections. I failed to skip the 3rd location on relay 1. Rookie mistake.

With the exception of the AUX button programming, I think I am good. I have dust collection and water pump on command.

Where would I have found that the relay specs?

Thank you.

Once again - Problem solved.

Until tomorrow!!!!

[martyscncgarage]

http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... oller.html