BOB Connections

  • Easily configure the Inputs/LED Outputs with Centroid’s Wizard Settings
  • The USB-BOB has inputs and outputs (LED Indicators)
    • 12 customizable user defined inputs
    • 3 rotary encoder switch inputs (functions selectable in Centroid Acorn Wizard Settings)
  • MPG Inputs
    • Manual Pulse Generator Inputs
      • 3 MPG Inputs
      • Can be configured for any Axis
      • Uses Quadrature signal encoding A/B for movement of Axis
      • Simultaneous axis movements can be achieved using the MPG inputs
  • Rotary Encoders
    • Three Rotary Encoders with switches
      • Feed, Rapid, Spindle
        • Switch settings are customizable in the Wizard
          • Inputs 13,14,15
  • The inputs require momentary switches
  • LED’s indicate status of input switch operation –
  • 12 LED indicator outputs ( associated with each user input)
    • The LED outputs pull the signal low to illuminate panel LED’s
      • LED behavior can be customized with PLC logic
Photo courtesy of Centroid CNC USB-BOB User Manual