Hi all,

I would like to announce that we are offering an encoder interface that closes the encoder loop for Mach3 servo systems. Which means no more lost position and no more spoiled work pieces. Will work with stepper systems also by adding an encoder to each stepper/axis.

How it works: The interface connects to a second parallel port and the encoders of each axis are connected to it. The encoder information is "shared" with the drive and the PC. Within Mach, a special macropump file is ran that monitors position and actual machine position (10 times per second). If an "following error" greater than which the user has set is observed, the machine is halted and the operator is alerted to the condition by an onscreen LED or a sonalert connected to the interface.

The encoder interface also provides 4 ouput relays as well as 5 extra inputs over and above the 8 that are used for A and B channels for each axis. Inputs for MPG's, OEM triggers, External buttons, etc.

For more info visit:

www.rogersmachine.net click on "Sound Logic"

Thanks, Ron Rogers