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Home / Plug-n-Run Systems / Plasma Systems / Up to 200LB Gantry - STEPPER / PlazPak G5XL – Heavy Duty Controller. Base System: For PLASMA and Router
  • G5XL

PlazPak G5XL – Heavy Duty Controller. Base System: For PLASMA and Router

$3,500.00

  • Base systems all include :
    • DTHC High Speed Digital Torch Height Control
    • Two each Dual High current 6A Gecko Microstepping Driver Modules (4 drivers). 
    • Up-sized 800W 65V DC “Smart” power supply
    • New Direct Ethernet internal Logic (EBOB) with 16 isolated inputs and up to 6 Aux output drivers.
    • Includes 4 port RS485 Communications Module.  Plug in devices like : DTHC5, PN200, ISS-05 Smart Panel etc
    • Ships with NEW pre-configured Mini PC running LINUX and CommandCNC.  2year warranty
    • Built in support for Router, oxy-fuel, plate marker. Options for rotary Pipe cutting 
    • Included POST for Vetric Vcarve Pro and Aspire.
  • Configure it any way you want with motor combo options (below)
  • Larger Enclosure.   NEMA isolated  Case. 
  • Expandable up to 6 driver/motor configurations
  • NEW!  Direct display of ESPII Power Specs (voltage, current , temp) in the control Program Diagnostic Panel
  • Adjustable current settings on drivers to use with most stepper motors.
  • 2  (extendable to 4 ) year warranty on everything you buy in the package
SKU: 20-02-980-0 Categories: PlazPak Stepper Systems, Plug-n-Run Systems, Up to 200LB Gantry - STEPPER

Base Configuration Optons (required) * 

Set up your G5Xl in any mix of big and small motors. You can run up to 4 of the 980 big (34 frame) motors and up to 2 more smaller (620 oz-in) 23 frame motors . This allows you to design your table for the best match to what you want to do with it….or you can buy it with no motors to use as a retro fit for existing steppers.

Plasma Connection Kits for CandCNC controls

Connection Kit options. Base level Hypertherm CPC connector comes with kit Other types and modles require different kits. Pick the one you need. There prices are for bundles only . If purchased outside the bundle prices are higher

Axis Expansion Option (for 5th and 6th motor systems) * 

Adds factory installed and tested 3rd dual motor driver module. Required if you have more than 4 motors (any combo). Provides 5th axis for rotary cutting and 6th axis for other auxiliary functions. This is a dual motor driver module . it does not include motors. Order additional motors to use below…

Motor Expansion Options.

Start with the 3 + 1 Base system and expand the number of motors (one large and up to 2 small motors ) Add a 4th big motor for a rotary system . Add more smaller motors for other functions You can select more than one option.

Warranty Options * 

NEW! Extend your warranty over the 2 year base warranty with an added one or two 2 years of coverage that protects your invsetment . Coverage includes all Electronics and Motors for repair or replacment. repiar is factory repair and shiiping to the factory is owners responsibilty. See all waraanty terms . Avialable only on new units. Exteneded warranty does not cover Options or add-ons.

SheetCAM TNG License (Required) * 

For users that do not have a current version of SheetCAM TNG . Most automation features do not work without SheetCAM .

Full Automation Upgrade

Adds HYtConnect RS485 SIM kit to G5 bundle at reduced price . Used with OPTIONAL Hypertherm RS485 Serail port (order from HYpertherm ) to remotoly adjust Cut Current (AMPS) and AIr Pressure (PSI). Includes software license key , cable and 5 pin adapter card. Allows options like : Soft Pierce (ramped piercing) and surface center mark (non-penetrating) AUto presets cut current from G-code.

Stepper Motor Cable Length * 

The default stepper motor cable length is 15Ft, which is suitable for a 4’x4′ table.
Extensions come in 5ft. sections and cost $5.25 per extension per motor.

SuperZx Zaxis Add-on

This adds the new SuperZII to the Most Popular Bundle

  • Description
  • Additional information
  • SuperZ Option Features
  • OPTION DETAILS
  • The Software

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!  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 rev17 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.  
SuperZ II Front View

 


See the features

  • G5XL

OPTION DETAILS

NOTE:  All Options are discounted with a controller purchase so its cheaper to buy them with the original purchase than later as accessories.  For Motors its advised to start with a base ssytem with motors rather than 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 and 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 axi
  • 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 connecors are soldered on and splicng wires is dangerous and can void your warranty on the drivers .  Imporper moor wiring can kill a moor 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.  From feaures like the Floating Torch Holder and Breakaway option you can count of the SuperZII to do the job.  Wheater its as a plasma cutter or as a rigid precision mount for a router (optional rings ) or even a larger Spindle Motor .  If you want more detail about the Super ZII its 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 replce them (provided unit is returned under a valid RMA number) .   Subject to the same limitiions of the original 2 year warranty you are covered .  It also extendeds 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 Frw/Rev controls and an isolated  0-10VDC analog speed output used by most VFD’s   In adddtionit 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 Uitlity and its availalbe 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 feaures and options you need is evident but the User Interface (UI) also importent.  CommanCNC 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 int he MANUAL tab .    The UI is smart too!  If you define oputs 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. 

 

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