Demon Controllers

 

Your new Spindle Kit is fully programmed for automatic control but also has a “Manual Override” switch which lets you run your spindle in manual mode via the VFD’s keypad controls.

 

If you’d like to run your spindle in manual mode, flip the “Manual Override” switch up or “1” to enable VFD Keypad controls.  Then use the Run/Stop and Potentiometer dial on the front of your VFD to run your motor.

 

If you’d like to automatically control your spindle via g-code and your CNC machines’ controller, perform the following:

 

Wiring up your Demon controller as follows:

Red into (+) and Black into (–) of the PWM header

Yellow, White, Orange, and Green -> tape-off

Shield drain wire into AUX_GND

 

From within your Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

software you’ll need to configure it so it knows you have a

spindle capable of running at 24,000 RPMs.  There is an

endless number of CAM software out there so please refer

to the software’s developer for instructions on how to do this.

 

 

For configuring UCcnc software you’ll want to adjust your

Configuration -> Spindle settings to match these:

 

If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]