Mach3 VFD control via Modbus using brain file

[Thermic]

A-Camera, thanks a mil! I had been beating my head against a brick wall for weeks trying to get this going. Using your posts I got it all up and running sweetly
I registered on this board just to thank you!

[A_Camera]

A-Camera, thanks a mil! I had been beating my head against a brick wall for weeks trying to get this going. Using your posts I got it all up and running sweetly
I registered on this board just to thank you!

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad it helped you out and hope you'll enjoy using Modbus just as much as I enjoy it. I no longer use Mach3, using UCCNC now, but I continue using Modbus even with UCCNC.

[visedge]

Hi, I have a Bosch Rexroth EFC 5610 VFD with all the manuals. I couldn't see anywhere, which terminals you used on the actual VFD itself. Could tell me what terminals you used or direct me to the manual where I can find correct information on how to configure the VFD?

I have recently replaced all the motion control gear on my router table and so far so good. I have fully calibrated motion and just configured it with an xbox360 controller.

I really would like to have the ability to monitor and control my spindle settings within Mach3.
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I am using the '2010 screenset' on Mach3 to control my machine and have used 'Screen4' in the past, to modify various screens in mach etc.

I have a USB to RS485 dongle setup and showing up as 'COM4' on my windows 7 machine. My EFC5610 is already setup and controlling a 3ph 5.5kv max. 17,400RPM Perske spindle.

I have been reading through your posts on the subject on various forums and I just wanted to ask your advise now as I'm just about to start? After all you did, what is the best way to go about setting this up from start to finish?

Would it be helpful if you sent me copies of your Mach3 brain file and the Modbus configuration file with a workflow? I was thinking that I'd have many of the same parameters as you, between Mach and the Rexroth VFD.

Any help will be much appreciated!

Regards!
Darren

[A_Camera]

Hi Darren,

My manual says:

14.3.2 Modbus Interface
The Modbus communication is via RS485 interface, see descriptions on RS485+ and RS485- in chapter 8.1 "Wiring Diagram" on page 50 and chapter 8.3.2 "Control Terminals" on page 65.

It explains how to wire in details. Anyway, I posted on CNC Zone as well as on my Youtube video. Did it help?