You say you are building or retrofitting a heavy duty CNC table with a heavy 250 to 300 lb gantry and it needs to have the torque/acceleration and still get you up to plasma cutting speeds rapidly? You need MORE POWER! DO you already have larger 34 frame steppers ? Do you need new motors ? The G5XL series is the Big Brother to the NEW popular G5 BladeRunner series. Sporting all of the high end features like our Ultra Fast DTHC5 and the new 16 input external accessible Table I/O rev 17 input card it’s better layout offers easier expansion options, easier troubleshooting and better cooling. Study the attention given to the dual, replaceable driver modules with instant overload detection. We took our rock steady Plazpak design (since 2010) and updated with the latest advancements in control technology. It still has the award winning “Smart Power” System (ESPIIB) that monitors all of the critical parameters (load, temperature, driver faults and AC line surges ) to protect your investment. Coupled with our Best in Class Real Time Control Software (CommandCNC) you can see why this series is a clear winner. Get your hands on a G5 and see what 15 years of Design Excellence can bring . You won’t find a more versatile and capable controller for steppers. It’s one thing to claim you have value and quality; its another to prove it! Start with our base with 2 full years of parts and labor warranty Including driver modules, PC with an option to increase it up to 4 full years (extended warranty). If that is not enough, consider that we have live, human phone support, active Support Forum with direct access to Engineering, and an email based direct contact option. Online help is available weekends and most holidays.
Additional information
Weight
50 lbs
Dimensions
22 × 22 × 18 in
SuperZ Option Features
Building your own custom table? Retrofitting an older table? You probably need a full Z axis as part of the build. Consider the SuperZII 2nd generation heavy duty Z axis from CandCNC.
NOTE: All Options are discounted with a controller purchase so it’s cheaper to buy them with the original purchase than later as accessories. It’s advised to start with a base system and motors rather than a unit without motors
If you know what you want just select the Option or Options from the Product list . If you need more detail you can find it here with the links
Additional Axis/Motors. The G5 and G5 XL are capable of driving and controlling up to 6 motors at the same time. Typically most gantry type tables have 4 motors (3 axis) that include the gantry Dual Drive (usually the Y and Y slave ) one on each end of the gantry, an X cross motor to move the carriage back and forth and and a Z motor to move Z up and down. You can add a 5th or 6th motor to do other operations. Most common is to have the 5th axis setup as a rotary axis and to be able to do round pipe cutting and cut square and rectangular tubing. Another motor might be used to move a separate tool on the Z (like an engraver or drill head) . Note: Code to use added motors may need to be purchased separately . Motor specs are here:
Choices:
A single 980 34 frame (large) motor . The G5XL can handle up to 4 large 980 motors . On a normal install the Z motor is the smaller 23 frame (620) so a rotary can be a larger 980
a single 620 23 frame (smaller ) motor. The G5XL can handle up to 2 MORE 23 fame motors in addition to having 4 34 frame large motors It can be used for the 5th or 6th axis
Any combination of the above. Only rule is only 4 large motors per controller .
Be sure you order the correct cable length with any added motors. The motor connectors are soldered on and splicing wires is dangerous and can void your warranty on the drivers . Improper motor wiring can kill a motor driver!
Longer Motor and Super Z II cables:
The default for cable lengths on Motors , FT-02 Ohmic Sensor, Super Z II is 15ft (~5 meters) . That is sufficient for a 4 X4 or 5X 5 gantry type cutting table with dual gantry motors. Here is how e figure the cable lengths : Take the width of the table times 2 then add the length of the table plus 5 ft for loops and slack. So a 4 X 8 needs (4X2) + 8 +5 (21ft) 20 ft is fine. This assumes the control enclosure is mounted at the table and not on a separate cart or long extension arm. If that is the case add that length to the total. The motors are are built with the same length cables For the Z motor and the SuperZ II cable he same length is needed since it can travel to the furthest location . The Controller ESPIIA/B can be up to 25 ft from the PC and the $ port hub so it can be mounted at the table and the control console be an added 25ft away or even in a separate room. All motion is noise resistant Ethernet and industrial low noise RS485
The SUPER ZII High speed , Heavy duty Z axis . If you are building a new table or retrofitting an older table, a good high performance Z axis is essential. Whether it’s a plasma cutter, a rigid precision mount for a router (optional rings ), or even a larger Spindle Motor, you can count on the SuperZII to do the job. With features like the Floating Torch Holder and Breakaway option. If you want more detail about the Super ZII it’s on a separate tab.
Extended Warranty. If you use your table a lot it makes sense to have an extended warranty . It covers the whole power train (including motors and cables) . It covers all parts and factory labor to replace them (provided unit is returned under a valid RMA number) . Subject to the same limitations of the original 2 year warranty you are covered . It also extends your direct phone support contract for the same period. Please see warranty policy on this website.
Other Modules/devices. In Fall 2020 there will be an option added tot he list to add a “Smart” Spindle Speed Control. Its for controlling a commercial type SPINDLE using a VFD (not included) it has the normal isolated ON/OFF and Fwd/Rev controls and an isolated 0-10VDC analog speed output used by most VFD’s In addition, it was a serial port that can talk to the newer VFD modes and do the settings via serial and get VFD feedback. It simply plugs to the same 4 port hub used by the other Smart devices (DTHC5/ESPII readouts/PN200 Hand Controller, etc) . It’s setup using the Hub Utility and it’s available to use from the Router Screen control panel of via Gcode for speeds.
The Software
The important of quality software that is stable and has the features and options you need is evident, but the User Interface (UI) also important. CommandCNC is a full featured UI using a “Panes” concept the lets you display different information in a pane without changing other ones. Instead of stuffing everything on one panel you can click and change the information pane by pane and still see the main control area and buttons. Want to see the Diagnostics pane while you are running ? Pop up the new Power Statistics and monitor the health of your power section including volts, amps and temperature . While testing you want to do a manual touch off type in a direct (MDI) command? Do that in the MANUAL tab . The UI is smart too! If you define outputs they magically appear on the screen as action buttons. Need 5 or 6 axis? If you define them the UI adds the DRO and Control buttons for them. Switch from Plasma to Router config and the screen changes . Even the Toolpath display changes.
Buttons are interactive and change color and brightness based on the state of that function. The high contrast light on dark can be changed to dark on light. Everything is at your fingertips but out of your way .
Do you need to find a section of Code ? Just click on the segment on the tool path screen and the Code display jumps to the line. it also works the other way around to find out where you are in the cut.
PlazPak G5XL – Heavy Duty Controller. Base System For PLASMA or Mixed Use (+ Router)
$3,575.00
Description
You say you are building or retrofitting a heavy duty CNC table with a heavy 250 to 300 lb gantry and it needs to have the torque/acceleration and still get you up to plasma cutting speeds rapidly? You need MORE POWER! DO you already have larger 34 frame steppers ? Do you need new motors ? The G5XL series is the Big Brother to the NEW popular G5 BladeRunner series. Sporting all of the high end features like our Ultra Fast DTHC5 and the new 16 input external accessible Table I/O rev 17 input card it’s better layout offers easier expansion options, easier troubleshooting and better cooling. Study the attention given to the dual, replaceable driver modules with instant overload detection. We took our rock steady Plazpak design (since 2010) and updated with the latest advancements in control technology. It still has the award winning “Smart Power” System (ESPIIB) that monitors all of the critical parameters (load, temperature, driver faults and AC line surges ) to protect your investment. Coupled with our Best in Class Real Time Control Software (CommandCNC) you can see why this series is a clear winner. Get your hands on a G5 and see what 15 years of Design Excellence can bring . You won’t find a more versatile and capable controller for steppers. It’s one thing to claim you have value and quality; its another to prove it! Start with our base with 2 full years of parts and labor warranty Including driver modules, PC with an option to increase it up to 4 full years (extended warranty). If that is not enough, consider that we have live, human phone support, active Support Forum with direct access to Engineering, and an email based direct contact option. Online help is available weekends and most holidays.
Additional information
SuperZ Option Features
Building your own custom table? Retrofitting an older table? You probably need a full Z axis as part of the build. Consider the SuperZII 2nd generation heavy duty Z axis from CandCNC.
See the features
OPTION DETAILS
NOTE: All Options are discounted with a controller purchase so it’s cheaper to buy them with the original purchase than later as accessories. It’s advised to start with a base system and motors rather than a unit without motors
If you know what you want just select the Option or Options from the Product list . If you need more detail you can find it here with the links
Additional Axis/Motors. The G5 and G5 XL are capable of driving and controlling up to 6 motors at the same time. Typically most gantry type tables have 4 motors (3 axis) that include the gantry Dual Drive (usually the Y and Y slave ) one on each end of the gantry, an X cross motor to move the carriage back and forth and and a Z motor to move Z up and down. You can add a 5th or 6th motor to do other operations. Most common is to have the 5th axis setup as a rotary axis and to be able to do round pipe cutting and cut square and rectangular tubing. Another motor might be used to move a separate tool on the Z (like an engraver or drill head) . Note: Code to use added motors may need to be purchased separately . Motor specs are here:
Choices:
Be sure you order the correct cable length with any added motors. The motor connectors are soldered on and splicing wires is dangerous and can void your warranty on the drivers . Improper motor wiring can kill a motor driver!
Longer Motor and Super Z II cables:
The default for cable lengths on Motors , FT-02 Ohmic Sensor, Super Z II is 15ft (~5 meters) . That is sufficient for a 4 X4 or 5X 5 gantry type cutting table with dual gantry motors. Here is how e figure the cable lengths : Take the width of the table times 2 then add the length of the table plus 5 ft for loops and slack. So a 4 X 8 needs (4X2) + 8 +5 (21ft) 20 ft is fine. This assumes the control enclosure is mounted at the table and not on a separate cart or long extension arm. If that is the case add that length to the total. The motors are are built with the same length cables For the Z motor and the SuperZ II cable he same length is needed since it can travel to the furthest location . The Controller ESPIIA/B can be up to 25 ft from the PC and the $ port hub so it can be mounted at the table and the control console be an added 25ft away or even in a separate room. All motion is noise resistant Ethernet and industrial low noise RS485
The SUPER ZII High speed , Heavy duty Z axis . If you are building a new table or retrofitting an older table, a good high performance Z axis is essential. Whether it’s a plasma cutter, a rigid precision mount for a router (optional rings ), or even a larger Spindle Motor, you can count on the SuperZII to do the job. With features like the Floating Torch Holder and Breakaway option. If you want more detail about the Super ZII it’s on a separate tab.
Extended Warranty. If you use your table a lot it makes sense to have an extended warranty . It covers the whole power train (including motors and cables) . It covers all parts and factory labor to replace them (provided unit is returned under a valid RMA number) . Subject to the same limitations of the original 2 year warranty you are covered . It also extends your direct phone support contract for the same period. Please see warranty policy on this website.
Other Modules/devices. In Fall 2020 there will be an option added tot he list to add a “Smart” Spindle Speed Control. Its for controlling a commercial type SPINDLE using a VFD (not included) it has the normal isolated ON/OFF and Fwd/Rev controls and an isolated 0-10VDC analog speed output used by most VFD’s In addition, it was a serial port that can talk to the newer VFD modes and do the settings via serial and get VFD feedback. It simply plugs to the same 4 port hub used by the other Smart devices (DTHC5/ESPII readouts/PN200 Hand Controller, etc) . It’s setup using the Hub Utility and it’s available to use from the Router Screen control panel of via Gcode for speeds.
The Software
The important of quality software that is stable and has the features and options you need is evident, but the User Interface (UI) also important. CommandCNC is a full featured UI using a “Panes” concept the lets you display different information in a pane without changing other ones. Instead of stuffing everything on one panel you can click and change the information pane by pane and still see the main control area and buttons. Want to see the Diagnostics pane while you are running ? Pop up the new Power Statistics and monitor the health of your power section including volts, amps and temperature . While testing you want to do a manual touch off type in a direct (MDI) command? Do that in the MANUAL tab . The UI is smart too! If you define outputs they magically appear on the screen as action buttons. Need 5 or 6 axis? If you define them the UI adds the DRO and Control buttons for them. Switch from Plasma to Router config and the screen changes . Even the Toolpath display changes.
Buttons are interactive and change color and brightness based on the state of that function. The high contrast light on dark can be changed to dark on light. Everything is at your fingertips but out of your way .
Do you need to find a section of Code ? Just click on the segment on the tool path screen and the Code display jumps to the line. it also works the other way around to find out where you are in the cut.