My Centroid Conversion (Fadal VMC4020)

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My Centroid Conversion (Fadal VMC4020)

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Well i figured i would just start a post on this to keep all the pictures of the process. So here is the begining of the conversion process. Newest part update is the pendant i changed , again lol. Yes it is touchscreen too. Making the jog panel layout very similar to fadal factory style. More pics when i get a lil further on the wiring part.
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Re: My Centroid Conversion

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Looks good so far. YES! Keep it all in ONE thread. Helps keep from jumping around.....
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Here is a lil update on first cabinet layout. Wiring isnt done yet. But you get the general idea.
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Looking good. Are you keeping a notepad by the cabinet to take wiring notes along the way?

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What is the keyboard you are using? Link?

Looking good!
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Re: My Centroid Conversion (Fadal VMC4020)

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You will need a good distribution point for the 5VDC and 0VDC (COM) that you will be using for all of the input switches and sensors,
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martyscncgarage wrote: Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:28 pm Looking good. Are you keeping a notepad by the cabinet to take wiring notes along the way?

Marty
Im writing it on the wiring diagram i printed out at 24x36
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Re: My Centroid Conversion (Fadal VMC4020)

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cncsnw wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:23 pm You will need a good distribution point for the 5VDC and 0VDC (COM) that you will be using for all of the input switches and sensors,
Its going to the right of the centroid controller on the wall, havent installed them yet. Originally you can see i had them bellow the 110v, but im moving them far away now.
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slodat wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:57 pm What is the keyboard you are using? Link?

Looking good!
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Re: My Centroid Conversion (Fadal VMC4020)

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Here is the panel mounted for mock up.
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