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, 10 and 11 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
