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Documentation, Setup Instructions and Schematics for Techno CNC Machines

This section is organized by machine / controller type. Though several machines may look similar visually, they are run by very different controllers. Make sure you identify your controller type using the available pictures of machine and controller box.

Please keep in mind that this section is expanding and is not yet complete. As we move forward, we'll remove the BETA logo from this site. If you find any information that is irrelevant or incorrect, please do not hesitate to let us know by emailing us at support@technorouters.com with the specific page that is incorrect.

LC Series
LC Series.

The LC Controller Series is usually identified by a painted grayish white control box with a black display badge that reads Ready, PC, +5, +24, +48.

LC+ / LCX Series Series
LC+ / LCX.

The LC + / LCX Controller Series is usually identified by a painted grayish white control box with a black display badge that reads Ready, Brake, Axis 0, Axis 1, Axis 2. This kind of controller uses a long (~9") PCI Card.

RG Series
RG Series.

The RG (Servo Box 1, Servo Box 2) Controller Series is usually identified by a aluminum controller box which usually has four doors on its front. Usually at least three of the front doors will have a hole through which a green LED light shines through. This kind of controller uses a long (~9") PCI Card.

HD / HD Mini Series
LC Series.

The HD Micro Stepper Controller is identified by a freestanding tower which houses the Controller, Variable Frequency Drive, Amplifiers, Fuses and Breakers. The HD Controller does not require a PC for operation. It is operated using a handheld control pendant with a built-in USB port. The HD Mini Controller is fully self-enclosed but it still uses the same handheld control pendant.


HDS Series
LC Series.

The HDS Controller is identified by a large freestanding tower which houses the PC, OSAI Controller, Variable Frequency Drive, Amplifiers, Fuses, Breakers, Etc.

HDS Series
Inverters / Variable Frequency Drives

Inverters (Variable Frequency Drives) are responsible for powering the spindle and sometimes a vacuum pump. Over the years, Techno has used Motortronics, Telemechanique and Schneider Electric brands.






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This site aims to collect all the documentation in one easy-to-access location for everyone who uses or works on a Techno machine. We're currently in Beta, which means not everything is available online, and some information may be misleading. That's a work in progress.

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