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4-axis Motion Controller. CSMIO/IP-M board (step/dir), Ethernet

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The lowest price ( 20 November 2023 ): 263.00 

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CSMIO/P-M is recommended to users/companies who:

  • retrofit original CNC machines that require a lower number of digital signals for basic signals support such as switches, E-Stop, Servo Alarm, Servo On, Servo Reset, or signals necessary to control a spindle (VFD).
  • build new milling machines or any size routers that reach satisfactory speed and accuracy. For example, the CSMIO/IP-M controller allows achieving a frequency of 0.002mm and max. speed of axis up to 15m/min. For most users, these are parameters that exceed their expectations from a CNC motion controller, which is so inexpensive. 
  • build plasma and laser cutters. In this field, the CSMIO/IP-M control is unquestionably successful. It’s because of its good price and capabilities fully sufficient to handle this kind of machine.
  • CNC control system based on the CSMIO/IP-M controller can be extended using the additional module: CSMIO-MPG
  • CSMIO/IP-M  can be successfully used with milling machines, lathes that don’t require threading function, routers, plasma, or laser cutters. 
    CSMIO/IP-M is for those who need as accurate and reliable controller as 6-axis CSMIO/IP-S spending much less money. However, when designing a control system, a user must be aware of what kind of features are supported by the CSMIO/IP-M and what the requirements are. 

CSMIO/IP-M is a 4-axis motion controller. In combination with a PC and control software (simCNC, Mach3, Mach4) it’s an ideal system for CNC machines control. CSMIO/IP-M was designed for professionals, CNC automation manufacturers, retrofit specialists, and hobbyists, who want to equip their machine tool with efficient, stable and flexible CNC control system. CSMIO/IP-M is for those who need as accurate and reliable controller as his bigger brother CSMIO/IP-S spending much less money (more about CSMIO/IP-M supported features you can read below).

How does it work? In short – control software (simCNC, Mach3, Mach4) installed on a PC is the brain and CSMIO/IP-M controller is the heart of the entire control system. Control software (simCNC, Mach3, Mach4) changes gcodes into motion trajectory and sends it through the network connection to the CSMIO/IP-M. Basing on the trajectory the controller generates an accurate step/dir signal for all axes. This division of tasks makes the PC is less loaded than if using a classic parallel LPT port.

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The Main Advantages
What are the main advantages of CSMIO/IP-M controller?
Main & Special Features
Features in comparison to other CSMIO/IP controllers
Application
Who is recommended to use CSMIO/IP-M controller?
In The Box
What's included in the CSMIO/IP-M box?
Dimension
CSMIO/IP-M dimension
Updates
Firmware, software and updates
Drivers supported
Download
Files to download

The main advantages of the CSMIO/IP-M controller

Operation Stability is provided by connection with PC via Ethernet – its physical layer is galvanically isolated, used protocols provide reliable and fast transmission even in a tough industrial environment). Practically any other interface do not provide continuity and reliability of transmission on such a high level as ETHERNET. That is why it is currently the worldwide standard for high-speed digital communication.
Easy installation – one of the biggest advantages of CSMIO/IP-M is the simplicity of installation. It does not require any external electronics for correct operation. Inputs/outputs signals are optically isolated, filtered, protected against short circuits, overheating etc. All signals are adapted to industry 24V standards. The device is enclosed in a compact housing, mounted on a DIN-rail, what makes mechanical and electronic installation in a control cabinet take less time and is even easier.

CSMIO/IP-M controller works with simCNC and Mach3/Mach4 software because of its low price, popularity, and enormous capability to adapt to specific requirements. As for the control signal, the choice is the popular step/direction (step/dir) standard. This way you can control both – stepper motor drives and the most modern servo drives. Thanks to the frequency of stop signal that reaches up to 125KHz you can apply adequate stepper division in stepper motors the same reducing resonance and significantly improving the performance of a propulsion system. It also provides the full advantage of encoders with an average number of pulses per rotation (10.000 p/rev) and a large number of pulses per rotation using only a small electronic ratio.

  • Step/dir signal – after the first run of a CNC machine equipped with this 4-axis motion controller you will notice how smooth and precise is the work of your motors. It’s thanks to high-quality step/dir signal and data buffer which stores a small part of trajectory sent by control software (simCNC, Mach3, Mach4).
  • Data buffer – the mentioned trajectory buffer provides uninterrupted operation of a CNC machine, even in case of temporary problems with network connection or software control.
  • Slave axis support – one slave axis support (without gantry geometry correction).
  • Safety system – very important advantage of CSMIO/IP-M controller is its own safety system. It constantly watches over the safety of a user and a machine. It consists of many independent algorithms and watchdogs which react very fast in case of forbidden or alarm situations. RESET support for axis drives. Support of FAULT signals from servo drives (immediate stop of a machine in case of any axis accident).
  • Solid aluminum housing, which dissipates heat and protects electronic circuits very well. Readable led controls on a front panel make it easier to install and simplify diagnostics in case of any problems with switches or another external device that cooperate with CSMIO/IP-M.
  • Macros – you can control all digital and analog signals using Visual Basic (Mach3), Lua (Mach4), Python (simCNC) macros.
  • Industry standard – CSMIO/IP-M controller is adapted to worldwide standards applied by servo and stepper drives manufacturers, including:
    • step/dir outputs supported by differential line transmitters DS26C31 (RS422 standard compliant)
    • opto-isolated 24VDC digital outputs supported by specialized systems with protection against short-circuit and overload.
    • opto-isolated 24VDC digital inputs
    • 0-10V analog inputs used to connect potentiometers of spindle rotation speed correction and axis feed rate.
    • 0-10V analog outputs used i.e. for VFD control.

Expansion modules

You can expand CSMIO/IP-M controller features using CSMIO-MPG expansion module for manual axes operation and handwheel encoder. It provides very smooth control of machine motion, automatic switching between speed and position modes.

Attention:
CSMIO-ENC and CSMIO-IO are not supported by CSMIO/IP-M controller.

The housing of the CSMIO/IP-M controller and all the expansion modules is adapted to DIN 35mm rail mounting.

Main & Special Features

For details look at the table below, last column – CSMIO/IP-M 

PARAMETER

CSMIO/IP-S

CSMIO/IP-A

CSMIO/IP-M

  Number of axes  6

6  

4
  Digital inputs number

32  

24  

12  

  Digital outputs number

16  

16  

4  

  Relay outputs number

–  

–  

2  

  Analog inputs number

4  

4  

2  

  Analog outputs number

2  

(+/- 10V)
(0-10V)

2  

  Supply voltage

24VDC +/-10%

24VDC +/-10%

24VDC +/-10%

  Power consumption

5W

5W

5W

  Maximum voltage on
in/out lines

30VDC

30VDC

30VDC

  Maximum load of output line

250mA

250mA

250mA

  Voltage range of analog inputs

0-10VDC

0-10VDC

0-10VDC

  Maximum load of analog output

5mA

5mA

5mA

  Axis drives control type

Step/Direction    (STEP/DIR)  

Analog
+/- 10V  

Step/Direction   (STEP/DIR)  

  Maximum frequency of
STEP signal

 4MHz/8MHz

125kHz  

  STEP signal duty cycle

50%

50%

  PC connection type

 Ethernet 10/100Mb

Ethernet 10/100Mb

Ethernet 10/100Mb

  Ambient temperature range

0oC to +60oC

0oC to +60oC

0oC to +60oC

  Relative humidity
(without condensation)

10% – 95%

10% – 95%

10% – 95%

  CSMIO-MPG module support icon-yes icon-yes icon-yes
  CSMIO-IO module support icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  CSMIO-ENC module support icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  Backlash compensation icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  Homing on INDEX icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  Slave axes icon-yes icon-yes icon-yes*basic  (no gantry geometry correction)
  THC analog mode icon-yes icon-yes icon-yes
  Spindle axis icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  #G32# threading icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  RIGID TAPPING icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  Spindle speed readout icon-yes icon-yes icon-no
  Feedback icon-no icon-yes icon-no

 

CSMIO/IP-M is for those who need as accurate and reliable controller as his bigger brother CSMIO/IP-S spending much less money. However, at the stage of designing a control system, they must be aware of what kind of functions are supported by the CSMIO/IP-M and what are their needs.

CSMIO/P-M is recommended to users/companies who:

  • retrofit original CNC machines that require a lower number of digital signals for basic signals support such as switches, E-Stop, Servo Alarm, Servo On, Servo Reset, or signals necessary to control a spindle (VFD).
  • build new milling machines or any size routers that reach satisfactory speed and accuracy. For example, the CSMIO/IP-M controller allows achieving a frequency of 0.002mm and max. speed of axis up to 15m/min. For most users, these are parameters that exceed their expectations from a CNC motion controller which is so inexpensive. 
  • build plasma and laser cutters. In this field, the CSMIO/IP-M control is unquestionably successful. It’s because of its good price and capabilities fully sufficient to handle this kind of machine.

CNC control system based on the CSMIO/IP-M controller can be extended using the additional module: CSMIO-MPG

CSMIO/IP-M  can be successfully used with milling machines, lathes that don’t require threading function, routers, plasma, or laser cutters.  

In The Box

In the CSMIO/IP-M set you will get:

  • CNC CSMIO/IP-M Controller
  • Ethernet connection wire
  • 1x 3 pin power plug
  • 1xDB25 -> Terminal Block adapter
  • 1xDB25 + 1xDB9 -> Terminal Block adapter
  • 2xDB25 ribbon wire
  • 1xDB9 ribbon wire

CSMIO/IP-M dimension

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Updates

CNC Control Software (simCNC, Mach4, Mach4)

CSMIO/IP controllers require CNC control software, so you must buy a license for one of the supported software. You can choose between dedicated simCNC software by CS-Lab (recommended) and Mach3/Mach4 software by ArtSoft. You can purchase the simCNC, Mach3/Mach4 software licenses in CS-Lab online store.

CSMIO/IP Firmware (plugin)

CSMIO/IP controllers always have the newest firmware. Updates are done using the intuitive Firmware Update Utility. All the CSMIO/IP controllers have a bootloader on board, so there is no risk of damaging the device after the firmware update fails.

In the DOWNLOAD section, you will find the CSMIO/IP Firmware v3.xxx with plugin for Mach4 and Firmware (plugin) version 2.910 (and previous) is for Mach3.

SimCNC software doesn’t require any additional plugins to be used with CSMIO/IP.

 

 

Drivers supported

CSMIO/IP-M supports step/dir servo and stepper drivers.

CSMIO/IP-M supports simDrive servo drives available in CS-Lab’s store.

Download

CSMIO/IP-M® 4-axis CNC Ethernet Motion Controller (step/dir)

CSMIO/IP-M  Manuals

CSMIO/IP-M  Firmware

*CSMIO controllers were designed to work with simCNC, Mach3/Mach4 software. We do not guarantee proper work with third-party plugins/add-ons/etc.
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