Settings for the Short APU Card
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Changes To The Software
There are some changes that you will need to make in the Xenetech.ini file BEFORE you install the new "short" APU card.
In Xenetech, select Misc | Edit .INI Files...
Under the Xenetech INI file in the Xenetech section:
If you engrave using engraver #1:
Set Download1=1 to read: Download1=0
If you engrave using engraver #2:
Set Download2=1 to read: Download2=0
Next, under the Xenetech INI file we must add a line under the Spool Section. (See below)
If using a stepper system, add the following:
EM186Multiplier=160
If using a servo system, add the following:
EM186Multiplier=0
Speed Settings
Your standard software speed settings can be used with the short card as long as you are connected to a stepper system. Use the following basic speed settings if connected to a servo system:
Values used for servos systems 1313 and 1625
Traversing Index = 0--20 average. 10 is standard.
Deceleration Index = 75--125 average. 90 is standard.
Z DN Speed = 40--100 average. 50 is standard.
Z UP Speed = 40--100 average. 50 is standard.
XY Speed = 5--25 average. 10 is standard.
Values used for servos systems 2525
Traversing Index = 10--30 average. 15 is standard.
Deceleration Index = 100--140 average. 120 is standard.
Z DN Speed = 40--100 average. 50 is standard.
Z UP Speed = 40--100 average. 50 is standard.
XY Speed = 10--40 average. 25 is standard.
Short APU Board installation and settings
This version of the APU does not require IRQ settings. All that is required is that the board be jumpered to the right address. The following chart can be used for the address settings:
The addresses are set using the j4 jumper on the APU card. Location 0 and 1 are the two locations that are used to set the address.
The chart above shows the settings for the four addresses. For example:
The setting for address 298 does not require a jumper.
The setting for address 280 requires a jumper over location 0 and 1.
Remember the jumpers are placed vertical on the APU card, going across the top and bottom pins.