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3 Axis 3.5 A Stepper Control System
(CP-4A01-1-3035HA1)

A wide variety of Stepper motors are available

Description
The FlashCut CNC Stepper Control Systems, featuring Flashcut CNC Control Software and USB Signal generator, drives any machine tool with power and precision at an affordable price. Bi-Polar Chopper Drives provide the power to your motors accurately and efficiently. FlashCut offers a wide range of stepper motors to suit your needs including NEMA frame sizes 23, 34 and 42. Drivers are available in full-half step or micro-stepping versions. The FlashCut CNC Stepper Control Systems also work with most existing Stepper motors. Whether you have a miniature table top mill or lathe, a Bridgeport-type mill or a full sized router, our stepper drive systems have the right power to suit your needs.

The FlashCut Stepper Driver Box comes completely wired with a power supply in an anodized aluminum chassis. Our motors come cabled and shielded, ready to plug directly into the FlashCut Stepper Control Box. All stepper systems come complete with the acclaimed FlashCut CNC Windows Software and USB Signal Generator giving you the ultimate in ease of use, power and flexibility.  We support everything we sell via phone, email and user forum.

Typical Applications

  • Mills
  • Lathes
  • Routers
  • Laser and Plasma Cutters
  • Industrial Automation
  • Lab Automation

Important Features

  • Compatible with all types of Stepper Motors
  • Current adjustable in all models
  • Full/Half Step Models
    • Available in 2 A and 3.5 A models.
    • Utilizes Bi-Polar chopper technology for top efficiency.
    • Chopper rate of 2MHz
  • Microstepping Model
    • Microstep level selectable from 400, 1000, 2000 and 128,000 steps per motor revolution
    • Automatic current reduction when motors are at rest
    • Utilizes bi-polar chopper technology for top efficiency
    • Amperage settable from 0.4-3.5 amps
  • High Power Model
    • 10 amp micrstepping model
    • Utilizes Unipolar Bi-Level Drives for high power.

Components Included

  • FlashCut CNC Software
  • FlashCut CNC USB Signal Generator
  • Stepper Drive Box(2, 3 or 4 axis) including
    • Stepper Drive Modules
    • 40 VDC or 80 VDC Power supply
    • Motor power and signal plugs
  • User's Guide and Hardware Guide
  • All required cables
  • Free technical support
  • All motors include 6 or 10 foot cable ready to plug into Stepper drive box

Specifications

Stepper Drive Box

Step Mode

Drive Type

Max Current

Drive Voltage

W

L

H

2 Amp (2-4 Axis)

Full/Half

Chopper

2 A

36 VDC

11"

7"

4.25"

3.5 Amp (2-4 Axis) Full/Half Chopper 3.5 A 36 VDC 11" 7" 4.25"

3.5 Amp µstep
(2-4 Axis)

µstep

Chopper

3.5 A

36 VDC

11"

7"

4.25"

10 Amp µstep            (2-4 Axis)

µstep

Chopper

10 A

60 VDC

6.25"

14"

6.25"

Input Voltage

110 VAC or 220VAC

Input Signal for Motor Control

Step and Direction

Signal Generator

PC Interface

USB or Serial Port (RS-232)

Input Voltage

9VDC using 110 VAC or 220VAC Adapter (included)

Physical Size

W=8", L=6.25", H=2.5"

I/O lines

8 input, 8 output

Determining Your Drive Box Part Number

FlashCut CNC offers a wide variety of Stepper Motor Drivers. Use the following diagram to determine the part number for the driver that you need. Although there are many possible combinations, we have given a few examples below.

Part Numbers Description
n = Number of axis  
CP-501A-n020H 2.0 Amp Half/Full Stepping Driver, 110/220 VAC
CP-501A-n035H 3.5 Amp Half/Full Stepping Driver, 110/220 VAC
CP-501A-n035m 3.5 Amp Micro Stepping Driver, 110/220 VAC
CP-501A-n100m 10 Amp Micro Stepping Driver, 110/220 VAC

USB or Serial Port versions available for all models.  Please add $200 to the price of the stepper models for USB. 

Options, Upgrades and Accessories
Please see Machine Accessories for detailed descriptions.

Part Number Description
For all Controls
OS-02 Limit/Home Switch Cable Assembly + 5 Switches
OR-01 2 Channel Relay Box 10 Amps per Channel
OR-05 1 Channel Relay Box 20 Amps
OR-02 1 Channel Relay Box With Contact Relay

Computer Requirements

  • Version 2

    • IBM compatible, Pentium 800MHz or Equivalent
    • NT/2000/XP
    • 128-256 MB RAM depending on part complexity
    • 1 Available USB or Serial Port
  • Version 1

    • IBM compatible, Pentium or equivalent
    • Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
    • 32-128 MB RAM depending on part complexity
    • 1 Available USB or Serial Port


 

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