LAN Connect Installation Guide

LAN Connect Installation Guide

Overview

This manual is intended to provide the installation procedure for the LAN Connect pendant-mounted device.

Requirements

The LAN Connect device will work with a CNC control with a standard DB25 RS-232 serial connection to the control box for the purposes of input/output of CNC data. Typically, the CNC manufacturer refers this as read and punch tape functions. 
Installation of this product should be done by a qualified installer. Please review the instruction manual thoroughly before beginning installation. In addition, the installer should verify that proper space and clearance has been taken into account prior to drilling holes in the CNC pendant. This includes cable bending radius and cable length.

What's Included

  1. Controller Board
  2. DIN Rail
  3. Display
  4. Display Cable
  5. CAT5 Cable (for RS-232)
  6. 2 x DB25 Adapters (labeled RJ45DB25M-STR)
  7. DC Power Barrel Connector
  8. SD Card
  9. Bag of Screws
  10. Display Housing Template (attached)

Controller Board

The Controller Board has four ports and a SD Card slot.

Display

The Display has one port and a Contrast Adjustment dial.

Mounting the Display

  1. Mount the Display to the CNC control using the included template.
  2. Inside the cabinet, the Display Port and the Contrast Adjustment dial should be visible through the large diameter hole. 
  3. Plug the Display Cable into the Display Port of the Display.
  4. Note the length of the cable. The Controller Board will need to be within cable length distance of the display when mounted.

Mounting the LAN Connect Controller Board

  1. Locate a good position to mount the Controller Board. It will need to be within the distance of the Display Cable, Serial Cable and the Power Plug. Secure the DIN Rail as shown below.
  2. Mount the Controller Board to the DIN Rail.
  3. Plug the other end of the Display Cable into the Display Port on the Controller Board.

Connecting the LAN Connect

The Ethernet Port with a RJ45 connection on the Controller Board should not be confused with the RJ45 connection on the DB25 Adapter. Plugging into the wrong RJ45 connection can result in permanent damage. 
  1. Plug a network cable into the Ethernet Port on the Controller Board.
  2. Insert the SD Card into the SD Card Slot on the Controller Board.
  3. Plug the DB25 Adapters onto both ends of the CAT5 Cable.
  4. Plug one of the DB25 Adapters to the RS-232 Port on the Controller Board.
  5. Plug the other DB25 Adapter into the CNC machine serial port.
  6. In most cases, it is best to simply pull the serial connector in from its mounting assembly and connect inside the pendant as shown below. 

Powering the LAN Connect

  1. The LAN Connect supports 7-28 volts DC. SFA recommends using an AC to DC converter, not included, which can be purchased from SFA. 
  2. If using an AC to DC converter, the AC side must be wired to line and neutral, not line and ground. 
  3. The included Power Plug has two wires. The positive wire is identified with a white stripe running the full length of the wire. The solid black wire should be connected to 0 volts DC or ground.
  4. Once suitable power is found, plug the DC Power Barrel Connector into Power Port on the Controller Board.
  5. A green LED should illuminate on the controller indicating that power has been applied. If properly connected, the keypad will also illuminate after a slight delay. 

Controller Board with all Connections


Adjusting the Display Contrast

  1. The blue Contrast Adjustment dial located on the back of the Display can be used to adjust the contrast of Display. 
  2. This dial should be accessible through the large diameter hole in the CNC control.


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