ETH-BOX is a six axis high performance motion controller for CNC machines designed for use with popular Mach3 control software in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 operating systems with 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) architectures.
ETH-BOX is based on ETH-MC motion controller and it is designed to enable optimal usage of ETH-MC motion controller features.
Motion controller ETH-BOX is a complete solution that has a large number of detachable connectors for connecting different peripherals according to a specific application requirements.
These peripherals can be:
- microstep drives for step motors MST-107 and MST-109,
- drives for DC servo motors DCS-3010(-HV) and drives for DC servo motors with analog output DCS-100-A,
- drives for step and servo motors from other manufacturers,
- limit switches (inductive or electromechanical),
- incremental encoders,
- potentiometers,
- THC Sensor etc.
Available outputs
- 28 general purpose digital outputs, 5V TTL
- 2 optoisolated digital outputs
- 4 relays outputs
- 2 optoisolated analog outputs, 0-5V or 0-10V
Available inputs
- 12 opto-isolated digital inputs, 24 V
- 8 differential digital inputs, 5V TTL (optional up to 24 V)
- 12 general purpose digital inputs, 5 V Schmitt triggers
- 4 analog inputs, 0-5V
NOTE: Shown specifications are subject to change without prior notice
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Technical Specifications
| Function | Description |
| Connection with PC | Ethernet 10/100 MBit, TCP/IP - data buffer size of about 1 s for stable communication, Auto crossover detection |
| Number of axes | 6 + Spindle axis |
| Number of digital outputs | 32 |
| Number of digital inputs | 32 |
| Maximum STEP signal frequency | 5 MHz (adjustable from plugin for every axis) |
| STEP pulse width | 50 % (or fixed adjustable from plugin for every axis) |
| PWM ouputs | 10 Hz – 200 kHz |
| PWM duty cycle resolution | 16 bits |
| Frequency of signal on Index input | ≤ 50 MHz |
| Pulse width on Index input | ≥ 10 ns |
| MPG/encoders input (x4) frequency | ≤ 12.5 M steps/sec |
| Number of analog inputs | 4 |
| Analog input range | 0 – 5 V, 10 bits |
| Number of analog outputs | 2 opto-isolated analog outputs 0-5 V or 0-10 V |
| Charge pump ioutputs | 2 |
| Charge pump frequency | 12.5 kHz ili 5 kHz |
| Power supply | 18 – 25 VDC / 1 A (current draw depends on connected peripherals) |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 170 mm x 160 mm x 46 mm |
| Weight | ~ 350 g |
NOTE: Shown specifications are subject to change without prior notice
DOWNLOADS
| Dokuments & Software | Description |
 eth-mc-box-man-en.pdf |
User manual for ETH-MC & ETH-BOX motion controllers |
 eth_config.zip |
Software for configuration of network parameters for ETH-MC & ETH-BOX motion controllers |
Mach3 Plugins & Screens
Available plugin versions and modified screens can be downloaded from ETH-MC motion controller page.
NOTE: Mach3 plugin contains integrated latest compatible firmware version
