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The controller box encloses the control electronics, and provides a safe environment.
 
The controller box encloses the control electronics, and provides a safe environment.
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There are many ways to determine which controller your machine employs.
  
[[File:13_0.jpg|thumb]]
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'''Note that this list is not exhaustive. Older and less common controllers are not listed here. If you do not see your controller here, obtain any part numbers or markings before contacting support.'''
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'''*If possible, take a picture of the controller and send it to support@technorouters.com '''
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== Types Of Controllers ==
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=== LC Plus Controller ===
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This is the current LC Plus control box. Note the Blue badge.
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This controller is frequently referred to as:
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* High power controller
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* LC plus, LC X or LC+ controller
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* RG controller or New RG controller
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[[File:LC+_Box.jpg]]
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This is the current LC Plus control board inside the box
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[[File:LC+_Board.jpg]]
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This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC
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[[File:LC+_PCI_Card.jpg]]
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=== LC Control Box ===
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This is the current LC (AKA LP) control box. Note the Black badge.
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This controller is frequently referred to as:
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* Low power controller
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* LC, or LP controller
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[[File:LC_Box.jpg]]
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This is the current LC control board inside the box
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[[File:LP_Board.jpg]]
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This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC
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[[File:LC_PCI_Card.jpg]]
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== Types Of Boxes ==
 
  
 
=== Servo Box 1 ===
 
=== Servo Box 1 ===
  
[[File:15_01box1.jpg]]
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This is the current MP Control Box
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This controller is frequently referred to as:
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* Medium power controller
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* Low Power RG controller
  
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[[File:MP_Box.jpg]]
  
=== Servo Box 2 ===
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This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC.
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NOTE: It is the same card as some other controllers.
  
[[File:15_01box2.jpg]]
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[[File:LC+_PCI_Card.jpg]]
  
  
=== LC Controller - Low Power ===
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Note the '''BLACK''' badge by LEDs.
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[[File:15_03lcbox.jpg]]
 
  
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=== Servo Box 2 ===
  
=== LC Controller - High Power ===
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This is the original RG & LC Plus Control box. It was sold 2007 and earlier.
Note the '''BLUE''' badge by LEDs
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This controller is frequently referred to as:
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* High power controller
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* Old LC plus, LC X or LC+ controller
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* Old RG controller
  
[[File:15_06hp.jpg]]
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[[File:Box2.jpg]]
  
=== LC Plus Controller ===
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This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC.
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NOTE: It is the same card as some other controllers.
  
[[File:15_04lcplus.jpg]]
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[[File:LC+_PCI_Card.jpg]]
  
=== Premium Controller ===
 
  
[[File:15_05prem.jpg]]
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=== Premium Controller ===
  
=== Inside a Low Power Controller Box ===
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This is the Premium Class console.
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This controller is frequently referred to as:
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* High power controller
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* Premium Class controller
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* PC controller
  
[[File:15_07.jpg]]
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[[File:PC_Controller.jpg]]
  
== Troubleshooting ==
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This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC.
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NOTE: It is the same card as some other controllers.
  
=== Power ===
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[[File:LC+_PCI_Card.jpg]]
There are several things to check to see if the controller box is properly powered.
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If you have an LC controller, and you are getting this message, your E-stop is either engaged, or damaged.  Check the E-stop switch. Engage it and rotate it (cycle, or exercise the E-stop). If that did not solve your problem, While looking at the "ready" light, tell the machine to enable. If the ready light blinks once, rapidly, the E-stop is definetly engaged. If the switch appears to be okay, check the motor cables. Loose motor cables will cause the machine to E-stop.
 
  
If you have an RG controller (box 1 or box 2), and you are getting this message, your box is not properly powered.
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* Is the red switch on the front lit? If not, the box is either not receiving power, or the switch is in the off position.
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You may also narrow down your controller type by the type of motor it is using. Note that this will not necessarily result in a perfect match.  
* Check that the plug is in both ends, securely.
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* Check that other things plugged into the same outlet are working (to verify the outlet is good, and the breaker is working)
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* Is the box being powered with the proper voltage? a 220 box will not operate at 110 volts, and a 110 box will be destroyed by 220 volts.
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* Lastly, check the fuse. After unplugging the box completely, remove the fuse (located just above the plug recepticle in the box) with a small flathead screwdriver. Check the fuse for burn marks or a broken wire. If the red switch is lit, but none of the green lights are lit, move on to check the cable between the controller box and the computer.  
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=== Cable ===
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* HP Motors go with LC Plus control boxes and Servo box 2 control boxes.
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* LP Motors go with LC control boxes and Servo box 1 control boxes. The amperage is different between * LP size motors, please note it (listed on the motor sticker) before contacting tech support.
  
Check the cable between the computer and the control box for obvious problems. Is it crushed? Is it disconnected from one side?
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For reference, note the ratio of the size of the encoder housing (aluminum tube with the cables in the back) to the motor body.  
  
If not, disconnect the side connected to the computer. Very closely examine the pins. Is one or more of them bent? If so, the cable will need to be replaced. If the pins on this side look okay, check that the PCI card is properly seated in the computer. If your problem persists, contact Techno Technical Support.
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* If the body is larger, it is a high power, LC+, RG style motor.  
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* If the housing is bigger, it is a low or medium(rare) power motor.  
  
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[[File:Motors.jpg]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 2 September 2011

The controller box encloses the control electronics, and provides a safe environment. There are many ways to determine which controller your machine employs.

Note that this list is not exhaustive. Older and less common controllers are not listed here. If you do not see your controller here, obtain any part numbers or markings before contacting support.

*If possible, take a picture of the controller and send it to support@technorouters.com


Types Of Controllers

LC Plus Controller

This is the current LC Plus control box. Note the Blue badge. This controller is frequently referred to as:

  • High power controller
  • LC plus, LC X or LC+ controller
  • RG controller or New RG controller

LC+ Box.jpg

This is the current LC Plus control board inside the box

LC+ Board.jpg

This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC

LC+ PCI Card.jpg




LC Control Box

This is the current LC (AKA LP) control box. Note the Black badge. This controller is frequently referred to as:

  • Low power controller
  • LC, or LP controller

LC Box.jpg

This is the current LC control board inside the box

LP Board.jpg

This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC

LC PCI Card.jpg




Servo Box 1

This is the current MP Control Box This controller is frequently referred to as:

  • Medium power controller
  • Low Power RG controller

MP Box.jpg

This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC. NOTE: It is the same card as some other controllers.

LC+ PCI Card.jpg




Servo Box 2

This is the original RG & LC Plus Control box. It was sold 2007 and earlier. This controller is frequently referred to as:

  • High power controller
  • Old LC plus, LC X or LC+ controller
  • Old RG controller

Box2.jpg

This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC. NOTE: It is the same card as some other controllers.

LC+ PCI Card.jpg




Premium Controller

This is the Premium Class console. This controller is frequently referred to as:

  • High power controller
  • Premium Class controller
  • PC controller

PC Controller.jpg

This is the PCI Card that will be inside the PC. NOTE: It is the same card as some other controllers.

LC+ PCI Card.jpg



You may also narrow down your controller type by the type of motor it is using. Note that this will not necessarily result in a perfect match.

  • HP Motors go with LC Plus control boxes and Servo box 2 control boxes.
  • LP Motors go with LC control boxes and Servo box 1 control boxes. The amperage is different between * LP size motors, please note it (listed on the motor sticker) before contacting tech support.

For reference, note the ratio of the size of the encoder housing (aluminum tube with the cables in the back) to the motor body.

  • If the body is larger, it is a high power, LC+, RG style motor.
  • If the housing is bigger, it is a low or medium(rare) power motor.

Motors.jpg