Interface boards for the PC printer port
Interface boards for quick and easy connection of multiple single axis stepper drivers to a PC printer port. Can be combined with our HS optocoupler board. The following table gives you a brief overview about the different features.
Features:
| Feature | Interface-II | Universal interface | Univ. interface II |
| Connects up to 4 independend axes | • | • | • |
| Amplification of all I/O signals | • | • | • |
| Suitable for drivers with optocoupler inputs | • | • | • |
| 2 relays for switch functions (e.g. main spindle, cooling), each up to 8A | • | • | • |
| analog output (0-10V/0-5V) to control main spindle speed with PWM input | • | • | • |
| Charge-Pump safty signal, enabling relays and power drivers only when the software is started | • | • | • |
| onboard switching regulators for 5V and 12V for logic and relay supply | •/• | •/• | •/• |
| Compatible to PCNC, WinPCNC, Mach3 and all other popular Soft-CNC with pulse and direction outputs | • | • | • |
| Supply range 15-45V= | • | • | • |
| mounting option: DIN-Rail | • | - | • |
| I/O signals on 10 pin ribbon connector / all signals available on scewed cage clamps | •/- | •/• | •/• |
| Output stage | push-pull | open collector | open drain |
| Outputs and inputs with variable I/O voltage (5V/12V/24V) | - | • | • |
| Inputs compatible with mechanical switches / proximity switches | •/- | •/ |
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| Available as kit / tested unit |
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