Standalone Motion Controller DDCS V3.1 User's Guide: Shenzhen Digital Dream Numerical Technology Co., LTD

Standalone Motion Controller
DDCS V3.1
User’s Guide
Shenzhen Digital Dream Numerical Technology Co., Ltd.

Add: Floor 2,ZhongCheng Life Science First Park, Longgang District,Shenzhen,China.
Website:www.ddcnc.com Email:[email protected]
1 DDCS V3.1 Controller Introduction
1.1 Introduction of Product
Digital Dream has a 10 years history in the numerical control industry, specializing in the research, devel-
opment and production of various CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems from 2008. Digital Dream aims
to combine high quality and high reliability with affordability. We produce 1 axis to 6 axes CNC system.
The DDCS V3.1 is a 3 or 4 axis motion controller for stepper and servo systems.DDCS V3.1 is updated
from DDCS V1.1 and DDCS V3.1. We are very proud of this product, it combines great power with a tiny
footprint and is easy to use. After a very short time you will be familiar with the functions and this manual will
help you. The highest output pulse per axis is 500KHz. The pulse width is adjustable (refer to driver manual).
The control period of each position is only 4 milliseconds. This provides high control precision for stepper
motors and servo motors.
The DDCS V3.1 numerical control system adopts the ARM+FPGA design framework. ARM controls
the human-computer interface and code analysis and the FPGA provides the underlying algorithms and creates
the control pulse. This guarantees reliable control and easy operation. The internal operating system is Linux
based.
The panel layout structure of the DDCS V3.1 is very rational to save space. All operations are controlled
by only 17 keys and a comprehensive G code set is supported.
The DDCS can be used for many styles and types of CNC machines. Lathes, Routers, Pick&Place and
Mills are just a few examples. It operates as a Stand Alone system without the need of a computer. This guaran-
tees high precision, accuracy and reliability. The interface, even very comprehensive, can be learned in a very
short time.
1.2 Performance parameter of the DDCS V3.1

1) 16 opto isolated digital inputs,3 opto isolated digital outputs;
2) Upgrade algorithm,support soft interpolation,fixed arc interpolation bug of the old version;
3) Analog spindle control 0-10V spindle control (can be modified as PWM output);
4) 3-4 axis motor Control.Differential Pulse and direction output signal,Max.500Khz per axis;
5) ARM9 main control chip,FPGA core algorithm chip;
6) 5 inches TFT screen, resolution ratio: 480x272,17 operation keys;
7) 24VDC power input, minimum Current is 0.5A;
8) USB flash disk support for G code file input,no size limited of the G-code file ;
9) 1GB internal memory;
10) Support standard MPG;
11) Jog function for each axis (continuous, step, defined distance);
12) Support the operation of quickly specify the running position;
13) Support for “Power Cut” recovery. Data is automatically saved；
14) Support the origin and Limit share the same Input ports;
15) The controller only support NPN type limited switch.
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1.3 Appearance, Structure and Size of Product
The DDCS V3.1 is a small box that can fit in a window of a small control box or control cabinet. Four
locking hooks fix this controller from the frame. The dimension you find in picture 1-1 and picture 1-2.
The front panel is 191mm*128mm*5mm；
The main body is 191mm*128mm*37mm；
To mount the unit in an equipment cabinet, cut the hole182.5mm*59mm
191 mm
m
5m 128 mm
110 mm
175
mm
37 mm
Picture 1-1 DDCS V3.1 Front and back view and dimensions
182.5 mm
59 mm
Picture 1-2 DDCS V3.1 Rear view and dimensions
The front panel consists of 17 user keys and the 5’’ (480*272) LCD.
5'' Screen
17 user’s keys
Picture1-3 Front panel
At the back side of the controller,there are USB Disk interface,MPG Port,Main Port and external
Start/Pause/Estop interface.
In order to make convenient for the connection,we also apply the 3 layers wiring terminal for main port.
We also supply a DB-15 Ma plug for MPG connection.
The 8 screws are to fix the wiring ternimal and controller.
The U-disk is for the transfer of the G-code file.
Picture 1-4 Back side of the controller and the accessories
1.4 Explanation of Abbreviations
When operating the DDCS, the users will come across some English abbreviations. Here a list with expla-
nations
FRO: Feed Rate Override
SRO: Spindle Rate Override
SRJ: Jog Speed Setting
F: Feed rate, unit is mm/min
S: Spindle Speed, unit rev/min.
X: The coordinate code of the X axis.
Y: The coordinate code of the Y axis.
Z: The coordinate code of the Z axis.
A: The coordinate code of the A axis
BUSY: The system is busy. You still can adjust FRO and SRO
READY: READY mode, any operation can be done
RESET: Reset mode, controller is in “OFF” mode, no operation can be performed
CONT: Continuous mode, each axis can be manually jogged with the arrow keys
Step :Manual Step Mode，each axis can be jogged in defined steps
MPG: MPG mode. Operate the machine with the MPG (Manual Pulse Generator)
AUTO: Run G code. Auto is showing when file is processing
1.5 Notes and Warnings

Keep away from exposure to moisture or water. This product contains sophisticated electronics
and must not get wet.
Wiring warning: the IO input terminal of this controller supports equipment with source power (such as
Inductive Proximity Switch ). When using this kind of equipment, pay attention to the polarity. Avoid the
+terminal to be connect with GND. This controllers has analog output for spindle control (0-10V). Please avoid
this terminal to ever connect with GND as damage to the controller may occur.
Operation warning. Please observe all security measures when operating the machine. The ESTOP
must be connected and properly labelled. In case of a problem, press the E-stop at once to avoid
damage to humans, animals and the equipment.
High voltage danger. The DDCS is connected to18-32V DC. Obey and follow the electricity safety rules
of your country when connecting this equipment.
2 Wiring
2.1 Power supply explanation
In general, the power supply of industrial control’s equipment products are complex. They have many
different ground levels. The internal power structure of this product is as follows:
See picture 2-1. The Master Power input and MPG module and stepper control module have the same
ground. Limit,ESTOP and other input modules as well as the spindle speed control output /M3/M8/M10 and
other output modules have the same ground, which use optical isolation. The Limits, E-STOP and other input
modules are connected with the same positive. The controller provides 12V as the common + port, without the
requirement of the external power source. As for the spindle port, take the output ground for references and the
0-10V adjustable voltages to adjust the spindle speed (refer to spindle VFD manual). The M3/M8/M10 digital
output ports pull to ground. You can connect an external relay with up to 50mA direct to 12V+ and the M
connector (Solid State relays usually pull between 15 and 20mA)
Picture 2-1 Power supply structure
2.2 Product Wiring Overview

MPG Ports USB Port
Stepper or Servo Ports
Spindle&Output Ports
Power Supply
Input Ports
Start/Pause/Estop Switch
Picture 2-2 Wiring and Ports
As the picture shows, the wiring section of the controller has Input Ports,Spindle&Output Ports,tepper/Ser-
vo control step and direction output,MPG Port, USB Port and Power supply Port.
2.3 START/PAUSE/ESTOP Switch Wiring
As Picture 2-3 shows, the power interface,there is a screw termimal for connection. The marks are the
“START”/”PAUSE”/”ESTOP” and “COM” for external switches. And Picture 2-4 is the circuit drawing for the
connection.
Picture 2-3 START/PAUSE/ESTOP/COM interface
Picture 2-4 Circuit drawing of START/PAUSE/ESTOP/COM
2.4 USB Wiring

This USB port is the standard USB A-type. A 50cm USB extension cord with installation plug is supplied
with the controller. See sketch diagram picture 2-5 for reference.
Picture 2-5 USB interface
2.5 MPG Port
The MPG port is shown in Picture 2-6. It is the DB15 Female terminals next to the USB port.
The users need to weld the MPG cables into the DB15 Male terminal,and plug-in to the MPG port of the
controller MPG port.
Picture 2-6 MPG port and accessory connector for it
The MPG port has 15 pins, see Table 2-1 for reference. See Table 2-2 and table 2-3 for the wiring.
Pin No. Pin Mark Definition Notes

Exclusive Power supply Positive of MPG, which can restore the fuse
1 +5V-W MPG Power Supply 5V Positive connection with a 200MA of the system power supply.
2 WHB+ MPG B phase positive MPG B differential input positive terminal

3 WHA+ MPG A phase positive MPG A phase differential input positive terminal
4 X-IN Select switch of X axis Connect with GND,indicates selecting X axis, open indicates no selecting
5 Z-IN Select switch of Z axis Connect with GND,indicates selecting Z axis, open indicates no selecting
6 X100 Select switch 100 X Connect with GND, indicates selecting100 X, open indicates no pulse
the switch signal common trenimal, which can restore the fuse
8 COM- Switch Signal common terminal
connection with a 200MA of the system power supply.
9 GND MPG Power supply Ground MPG power supply ground
10 WHB- MPG B phase negative MPG B phase differential input negative terminal
11 WHA- MPG A phase negative MPG A phase differential input negative terminal
12 Y-IN Select switch of Y axis Connect with GND, indicates selecting Y axis, open indicates no selecting
13 A-IN Select switch of A axis Connect with GND, indicates selecting A axis, open indicates no selecting
15 ESTOP ESTOP of MPG Connect with GND, indicate ESTOP is in effect.Open indicates Estop is invalid.
Table 2-1 DDCS’s MPG Port
DDCS Wiring Pin MPG Function MPG Pin Mark MPG Output Cable Color
+5V-W Power Supply + Vcc(+5V) Red
WHB+ B Phase + B+ White
WHA+ A Phase + A+ Green
X-IN X Axis X Yellow
Z-IN Z Axis Z Brown
X100 X100 Ratio X100 Orange
X1 X1 Ratio X1 Grey
COM- Enable Switch COM Black/Orange
GND Power Supply - GND Black
WHB- B Phase - B- Purple/Black
WHA- A Phase - A- Purple
Y-IN Y Axis Y Black/Yellow
A-IN A Axis A Black/Brown
X10 X10 Ratio X10 Black/Grey
ESTOP ESTOP ESTOP Blue
Table 2-2 DDCS Wiring with standard MPG
Note: It you want to use the single-terminal MPG (there is no A-B-MPG), please refer to table 2-3 for reference.
As for the unlisted MPG, please take the differential MPG wiring mode.
DDCS Wiring Pin Mark MPG Pin Mark and Color

WHA+ A+ Green
WHA- 0V Black
WHB+ B+ White
WHB- 0V Black
Table 2-3 DDCS Wiring with Single-terminal MPG
2.6 Main Port Wiring
Picture 2-7 shows the main port position:
Picture 2-7 Main Port
We also supply a wiring terminal to fit the 37 female pins,which make the convenient for the wiring.Pls
note the following photo.At the termimal 4 conners,there are screws to make the terminal locked-onto the
controller.
Picture 2-8 Main Port with wiring terminal
There are 3 layers of the Wiring Terminal.Pls note the following photo,which showed the pin No.s and Pin
Mark and definition.It include:
1) Stepper/Servo Output Ports;
2) The Spindle Control Output Ports;
3) The E-stop,Limit,Home and Probe and other Inputs ports;
4) 24V DC Power Supply ports for the Controller;
5) 24V DC Power Supply ports for the I/O Unit.
Picture 2-9 shows the 3-layers and the orders of the pin no.Table 2-4 and 2-5 shows the Pin mark and
definition.
Pin 18
Pin 20
Pin 36
First Layer of the Terminal

Pin 37
Second Layer of the Terminal
Third Layer of the Terminal
Pin 20
Picture 2-9 3-Layers wiring terminal

PIN 18 PIN 17 PIN 16 PIN 15 PIN 14 PIN 13 PIN 12 PIN 11 PIN 6 PIN 23 PIN 3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 20
AD- AP- ZD- ZP- YD- YP- XD- XP- YL++ XL++ M8 COM- COM- COM+
AD+ AP+ ZD+ ZP+ YD+ YP+ XD+ XP+ YL-- XL-- M10 VSO COM- COM+
GND 24V AHOME AL-- AL++ ZHOME ZL-- ZL++ YHOME XHOME PROBE M3 COM- COM+
Table 2-4 Main Port Pin No. and Mark
Pin No. Pin Mark Definition
PIN 18 AD- Direction Signal Negative Output of A Axis (5V)
PIN 17 AP- Pulse Signal Negative Output of A Axis (5V)
PIN 16 ZD- Direction Signal Negative Output of Z Axis (5V)
PIN 15 ZP- Pulse Signal Negative Output of Z Axis (5V)
PIN 14 YD- Direction Signal Negative Output of Y Axis (5V)
PIN 13 YP- Pulse Signal Negative Output of Y Axis (5V)
PIN 12 XD- Direction Signal Negative Output of X Axis (5V)
PIN 11 XP- Pulse Signal Negative Output of X Axis (5V)
PIN 6 YL++ Limited Signal Input at Y++ direction
PIN 23 XL++ Limited Signal Input at X++ direction
PIN 3 M8 Start Cooling Signal Output for Spindle
PIN 1 COM- All between “COM+”s are conducting.All between “COM-”s are conducting.
PIN 1 COM- Between COM+ and COM- there is 24VDC power.COM+ and COM- is the power supply for I/O
PIN 20 COM+ Unit,for example the relay.COM+ is Positive side and COM- is Negative side.

PIN 36 AD+ Direction Signal Positive Output of A Axis (5V)
PIN 35 AP+ Pulse Signal Positive Output of A Axis (5V)
PIN 34 ZD+ Direction Signal Positive Output of Z Axis (5V)
PIN 33 ZP+ Pulse Signal Positive Output of Z Axis (5V)
PIN 32 YD+ Direction Signal Positive Output of Y Axis (5V)
PIN 31 YP+ Pulse Signal Positive Output of Y Axis (5V)
PIN 30 XD+ Direction Signal Positive Output of X Axis (5V)
PIN 29 XP+ Pulse Signal Positive Output of X Axis (5V)
PIN 25 YL-- Limited Signal Input at Y-- direction
PIN 5 XL-- Limited Signal Input at X-- direction
PIN 22 M10 Start Lubrication Signal Output for Spindle
PIN 2 VSO Speed output（0-10V) VSO Signal Output
Between COM+ and COM- there is 24VDC power.COM+ and COM- is the power supply for I/O
PIN 37 GND Power Supply Ground
PIN 19 24V Power Supply for Controller 24VDC Input Positive Side
PIN 10 AHOME Home Signal Input of A Axis
PIN 28 AL-- Limited Signal Input at A-- direction
PIN 9 AL++ Limited Signal Input at A++ direction
PIN 27 ZHOME Home Signal Input of Z Axis
PIN 8 ZL-- Limited Signal Input at Z-- direction
PIN 26 ZL++ Limited Signal Input at Z++ direction
PIN 7 YHOME Home Signal Input of Y Axis
PIN 24 XHOME Home Signal Input of X Axis
PIN 4 PROBE Probe Signal Input
PIN 21 M3 Start Spindle Signal Output
Between COM+ and COM- there is 24VDC power.COM+ and COM- is the power supply for I/O
Table 2-5 Main Port Pin No. and definition
2.6.1 Spindle control output
PIN3(M8),PIN22(M10),PIN2(VSO) and PIN21(M3) is for spindle control output.The spindle control
output terminal offers connections for Start and Stop of the Spindle (M3/M5), Start/Stop of Cooling (M8/M9)
and Start/Stop of Lubrication (M10/M11). These three output terminals are signals open to ground. The highest
electric current can be absorbed is 50mA. The speed controlling output terminal can output 0-10V. It can adjust
the speed of the spindle motor by sending the voltage between 0 and 10V to the VFD according the the Spindle
Speed Setting.
Controlling the speed of a spindle with a VFD (variable frequency drive) only needs the Start/Stop signal
and the 0-10V signal to control the frequency.
The following table 2-6 shows the wiring with Sunfar VFD:
DDCS V3.1 Wiring pin SUNFAR E300

Speed output（0-10V）PIN2(VSO) AI
Start and stop of spindle PIN21(M3) FWD
Output ground CM
Table 2-6 DDCS and VFD wiring
PIN3(M8),PIN22(M10) and PIN21(M3) is also can be used for OUTPUT ports.For example,it can be used
for a Relay output port.For example the picture 2-10 shows the wiring methods:
Picture 2-10 Wiring Methods with Relay
2.6.2 Limit, Home and Probe Inputs,and the Power for the Input
PIN6(YL++),PIN23(XL++),PIN25(YL--),PIN5(XL--),PIN28(AL--),PIN9(AL++),PIN8(ZL--),PIN26(ZL++)
are the Limit ports.
PIN10(AHOME),PIN27(ZHOME),PIN7(YHOME),PIN24(XHOME) are the Home Ports.
PIN4(PROBE) is the Probe Port.
The following wiring pictures and circuit pictures will show the connection of the Limit,Home and Probe
Wiring.
Picture 2-11 LIMIT,HOME and PROBE input signal circuit
X++ Limit COM-
Picture 2-12 The Limit wiring at X++ direction with mechanical limited switch
COM-
X++ Limit
COM+
Picture 2-13 The Limit wiring at X++ direction with 3-line proximity switch
Picture 2-14 The circuit of 3-line Inductive proximity switch
Picture 2-15 The Probe Wiring
2.6.3 Stepper/Servo Control Output
The stepper/servo control output,we cite differential Pulse and Direction output method,Max. 500Khz per
axis.DDCS V3.1 there is 3 or 4 axis for option
PIN 18 (AD-),PIN 36 (AD+),PIN 17 (AP-),PIN 35 (AP+) is A Axis Control Output Pins;
AD- means the Direction signal negative output for A axis,AP+ means the Direction signal positive
output for A axis,AP- means the Pulse signal negative output,AP+ means the Pluse Signal positive output.
The Pulse and Direction signal output voltage is ±5V.
PIN 16 (ZD-),PIN 34 (ZD+),PIN 15 (ZP-),PIN 33 (ZP+) is Z Axis Control Output Pins;
PIN 14 (YD-),PIN 32 (YD+),PIN 13 (YP-),PIN 31 (YP+) is Y Axis Control Output Pins;
PIN 12 (XD-),PIN 30 (XD+),PIN 11 (XP-),PIN 29 (XP+) is X Axis Control Output Pins.
The following picture 2-16 is the example of stepper driver wiring as X axis.
XP-
XD-
XD+
XP+
Picture 2-16 The Stepper driver wiring as X Axis
3 Software Operation and Parameter Settings
3.1 Interface description
The software interface contains 3 pages. Main page, File page and Configuration page.
3.1.1 Main page
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14
1 13
2 12
11
3 10
9
4
8
5 7
6
Picture 3-1 Main page
The picture 3-1 shows the Main page of the DDCS. It is divided into status column, coordinate display
column, basic parameter column, and notification column. In total, it is divided into 18 sections in detail. Here
the detailed description of the 18 sections :
1、X Coordinate
This column shows the current coordinate value of X. The display range is -99999.999~+99999.999, the
minimum JOG value is 0.001.
2、Y Coordinate
This column shows the current coordinate value of Y. The display range is -99999.999~+99999.999, the
3、Z Coordinate
This column shows the current coordinate value of Z. The display range is -99999.999~+99999.999, the
4、A Coordinate（This section has no definition in the 3-axis）
This column shows the current coordinate value of A. The display range is -99999.999~+99999.999, the
5、Current Operation
When the controller runs the G code file, it will show the current operation line number and coordinates.
When the operation state is READY, it will show nothing
6、Page
The page shows the current page. This controller has 3 pages, Main Page, File Page and Configuration
Page. Press Page button to move between the Pages.
7、Operation Window
This message window switches between 3 displays. It shows the prompt message of several keys and the
2nd (second function)
The message displayed while in normal state is: Normal Mode.
The message displayed of the 2nd function status is:
X-: goto, Y-: zero, Z-: home, A-: probe, Pause: goto break
If you now click X-, the machine will move to Zero. If you click A-, the probe function will be activated.
If you click Y-, all coordinates will be set to Zero. If you click Z-, the machine will home. If you click Start, the
Start Line window appears and you can enter the G-code line you want to start from. Click on Pause to enter the
breakpoint CONT Callback Function.
Tip:
You need to click these functions twice to activate them (first click is “select”, second click is “activate”.
Tip:
When you are in an Editing Window, you can insert values by using the following keys:
X-: moves the cursor left
X+: moves the cursor right
Y-: decrease the value
Y+: increases the value
Z-: Enter
Z+: Cancel
8 Coordinate System
With the CR8-500 control panel it is very easy to control your Machine Coordinates and Work Offset Coor-
dinates. Click FRO/SRO/SJR (from now on only called FRO) 6 times until the coordinate system is highlighted.
Here you can display G54 to G59 and MACH (Machine Coordinates) by clicking A+ and A-
Tip
After selecting a function with the FRO key you use the A+ button to Select and the
A- button to Modify the value.
If the function can be edited, the Editing Window will open and you can edit with:
X-: moves the cursor left
X+: moves the cursor right
Y-: decrease the value
Y+: increases the value
Z-: Enter
Z+: Cancel
9、Status of M3/M5,M8/M9 or M10/M11
M3/M5: Start/Stop Spindle
M8/M9 : Start/Stop of Cooling
M10/M11: Start/Stop of Lubrication
10、Speed of spindle
S stands for Spindle Speed. Click FRO till S is highlighted,click A- to modify and edit the value you want.
The display shows two values. The left value is the real time Spindle Speed, the right value shows the
default Spindle Speed. The Default Spindle Speed can be changed, use the A- key to modify.
11、Feed speed
F stands for Feed Speed. Click FRO till F is highlighted, click A- to modify and edit the value you want.
The display shows two values. The left value is the real time Feed Speed, the right value shows the default
Feed Speed. The Default Feed Speed can be changed, use the A- key to modify and edit.
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12、SJR
SJR controls the jogging of the machine. Click FRO till SJR is highlighted.
First Option: MODE
Check window 18 and you can see what Jog Mode you are in. By clicking MODE you can change Jogging
to Continuous, Step or to MPG, Window 18 will display this function.
When in Cont Mode, A+ and A- can adjust the speed in 10% increments
When in Step Mode, A+ and A- can change from 0.01mm to 0.1mm to 1mm and to 10mm
When in MPG mode you can use the MPG to jog the machine
Second Option: Jog a defined distance
13、SRO
SRO controls the Spindle Speed. Click FRO till SRO is highlighted, use A+ and A_to adjust the Spindle
Speed in 10% increments
14、FRO
FRO controls the Feed Speed. Click FRO till FRO is highlighted. Use A+ and A- to adjust the Feed Speed
in 10% increments
15、Working time
This column shows the processing time of the G code operation. Time keeping is halted during Pause
16、Processing file
This column shows the name of the processing files. In the formal situation, it only shows the filename.
Under the situation of CONT adjust, it will also show the content of the file.
17、Operating Status
This column shows the operating state. The status and implications can be displayed as follows:
Busy: Operation is running
Reset: Reset flashing = controller not active. To activate the controller click Reset
READY: Ready state. Controller is ready and all operations can be performed
18、Feed status
This window shows the feed status of Jogging and File Processing.
AUTO: displayed while processing and executing the G code file
CONT: indicates Jog CONTINUOUS. You can Jog manually with the “-”or “+” keys of X Y Z and A. A
short click will move the axis in the defined step, a long click will move the axis till you let go
Step: Jogging in Step Mode
3.1.2 File Management Page
Click the Page button once and the File Management Page will open
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3 4
2
Picture 3-2 File management page
As the picture 3-2 shows, the file management page can be divided into 4 columns
1、Change Directory
2、File list of current Directory
3、Files size column Shows file size in byte
4、Modification time and date
3.1.3 Configuration Page

Click the Page button once and the File Management Page will open:
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Picture 3-3 Configuration page
As the picture 3-3 shows, the configuration page can be divided into 4 columns:
1. Parameter Number
Each parameter has a specific number, the parameter can be modified .
2. Parameter Name
The definition of the Parameter is listed in the Parameter Name column. All Parameters are divided into
groups according to their function.
3. Parameter Value
The Parameter Value column lists the value of each Parameter. This value can be configured
4. Parameter Unit
The Parameter Unit lists the unit of each parameter.
3.2 Definition of Keys
DDCS V3.1
A
Tab +
SELECT
A
A
Shift -
MODIFY
PROBE
Z
Mode +
CANCEL
Z
Y Z
+ -
ENTER
Y HOME
Y
X- - X+
START PAUSE RESET PAGE R TOOLPATH SPINDLE GOTO 0 ZERO X
Picture 3-4 Keys Layout
The picture 3-4 shows the key layout of the DDCS. The Controller DDCS has 17 keys. Please see table
3-1 for reference.
Keys Icon Function No. Definition Notes
After loading the G code file, please press this key
1 Start operation to start the operation. In case of Pause Status,
START press this key to continue the processing operation.
1 Pause operation Press this key to Pause the operation.

PAUSE
If Reset is blinking, press this key to activate the

1 Reset and E-STOP
controller. Press this key to stop processing urgently.
RESET
Switch through File Management Page, Processing

1 Page switch
Main Page and Parameter Configuration Page.
PAGE R
Switch the display between Coordinate Display or

1 Toolpath display switch
Tool Path Tracking display.
TOOLPATH
Press this key to manually switch the spindle on or
1 Spindle manual start/close off. Can not be used if Reset is blinking and while
SPINDLE processing an operation (Busy)
Keys Icon Function No. Definition Notes
In “CONT Mode”, the X axis will Continuously move
1: X axis moves left； negative after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” X
X- will move negative in steps. When in “Line Editing”
3 2: Cursor moves left
3: Goto Zero function or default F/S value modification, this key moves
GOTO 0 the cursor left. When in “2nd Function”, this key has
the goto Zero function.
In “CONT Mode”, the X axis will Continuously move
1: X axis moves right； positive after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” X
X+
3 2: Cursor moves right will move positive in steps. When in “Line Editing” or
X 3: X axis select default F/S value modification, this key moves the
cursor right. When in “home/zero-clearing/ gotoz”,
this key opens the X axis coordinate edit window.
In “CONT Mode”, the Y axis will continuously move
1: Y axis moves forward； positive after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” Y
Y
+
3 2: Parameter value increases will move positive in steps. When in “Line Editing”
3: Y axis select or default F/S value modification, this key increases
Y the value. When in “home/zero-clearing/ gotoz”,this
key this key opens the Y axis coordinate edit window.
In “CONT Mode”, the Y axis will continuously move

3 1: Y axis move backward； negative after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” Y
Y
- 2: Parameter value decreases; will move negative in steps. When in “Line Editing”
3: Start the current coordinate or default F/S value modification, this key decreases
ZERO 0-clearing the value. When you start the 2nd function, this key
has the Ycoordinate function.
In “CONT Mode”, the Z axis will continuously move
Z 1: Z axis Plummer block positive after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” Z
+
3 2: Z axis select will move positive in steps. When in
CANCEL 3: cancel “home/zero-clearing/ gotoz”, this key opens Z axis
Z
coordinate edit window. This key is also CANCEL key.
In “CONT Mode”, the Z axis will continuously move

Z 1: Z axis down
- negative after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” Z
3 2: home
ENTER will move negative in steps. This key serves as the
3: enter/select
HOME ENTER key and also is the HOME key
In “CONT Mode”, the A axis will continuously move
positive after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” A
will move positive in steps.
A 1: A axis rotates in forward direction
- 2: A axis select When in “home/zero-clearing/ gotoz”, this key
4 opens the A axis coordinate edit window.
MODIFY 3: parameter increases
PROBE 4: F/S default select/cancel When in FRO/ SRO/ SJR this key increases the
parameter value. When in F or S, this key switches
between default value or G code value
In “CONT Mode”, the A axis will continuously move
negative after pressing this key. In “STEP Mode” A
will move negative in steps.
A
1: A axis rotates in inversion direction
+ 2: Probefunction When in 2nd function, this key activates the
4 PROBE.
SELECT 3: Parameter decreases
A 4: F/S default modification When in FRO/ SRO/ SJR this key decreases the
parameter value. When in F or S, this key will open
the Editing Window
This switch will highlight the processing parame-
1: FRO/SRO/SJR/F/S/G； ters FRO/ SRO/SJR/F/S/G54-59-MACH/M3-M11
Tab 2
2: file copy While in BUSY it can activate FRO and SRO
In File Management this is the COPY key
This key will shift to the second Mode (goto, zero,

1：Second function start
Shift 2
2：file paste
home, probe, goto breakpoint) . In File Manage-
ment it is the PASTE key
When in READY, this key changes the Jog mode

1：mod switch
Mode 2
2：file delete
from Continuous to Step and MPG control.
In File Management it is the DELETE key
Table 3-1 List of Keys’ function
3.3 Operation of common functions
TIP
Do not press two keys at the same time
A
Shift -
Shift
MODIFY
For example: + PROBE indicates that you should first press and then release this
A
-
key,then press MODIFY
PROBE
3.3.1 File Management
When in the Main Page press to enter the File Page, See Picture 3-5
PAGE R
Picture 3-5 File management page
The displays will show all folders and files in the root directory. The Name of folders and files, the size
of files and the time and date of manipulation. The blue strip indicates the current valid target location.
Y
+
Press Y to move up
Y
-
Press ZERO to move down
Z
+
Press CANCEL to quit the file management page
Z
Z
-
Press ENTER If the blue bar is at “ . .” , the Enter button will change to the last directory. If the blue bar
HOME
highlights a folder, it will open the folder. If the blue bar highlights a G code file, this button will load the G
code and go back to the Main Page for processing. If the blue bar highlights a .set file, it will upgrade the system.
In this case make sure you delete the settings file or the upgrade will overwrite the original settings file too and
you will lose your settings.
1）Copy the file
Picture 3-6 Select 2mmnew.tap file and copy the file
Tab
Hrere the 2mmnew.tap file is selected. Press the key to copy the 2mmnew.tap file into memory
2）Paste the file
Picture 3-7 Switch to the target folder
Choose your target directory or target folder, click

Shift to paste the 2mmnew.tap file to this directory.
See picture 3-8 for reference
Picture 3-8 Paste the 2mmnew.tap file to this directory
3) Delete a file
Highlight the required file and click

Mode to delete the file
Picture 3-9 Move the blue strip to the 2mmnew.tap file, click MODE to delete
Picture 3-10 Delete the 2mmnew.tap file
4) Load the G code file Z

-
Highlight the G code file required and click ENTER . The file will be loaded and the screen will change
HOME
back to the Main Screen for processing. The file name will be displayed.
Picture 3-11 Search for the file2mmnew.tap
Picture 3-12 After loading the file 2mmnew.tap the file name will be displayed
3.3.2 Running a G code file
1) Start running G code

After loading the G code file, make sure the controller is in READY. If RESET is blinking, just press
the key and ensure the operation status column displays READY.
RESET
Now set ZERO as requested. For example, if the G code file defines the work piece center as the XY
ZERO point, move the cutter to that position.
Y
Shift -
Click the button and then click the ZERO
button. The Operation Window will give you
Z
X+ -
ENTER
several options. Click X and an EDIT WINDOW will open. Click HOME to Zero X.
Y Y
- +
Click the Shift button again and then click the button. Now click to select Y
ZERO Y
Z
-
Axis and an EDIT WINDOW will open. Click ENTER

HOME
to Zero Y.
After ZERO is set, press START to run the G code file. During Gcode processing, only the function
Tab
of PAUSE and RESET are valid. The key can set the values of FRO (Prosessing Speed) and
SRO (Spindle Speed).
See Picture 3-13.
Look at Current Operation (just below the Axis Read Out). It shows that the G code has been processed
to line 180th. The controller now is in BUSY Mode. Press TOOLPATH to switch the display to show the tool path.
Picture3-14,15 and 16 show the tool path display.
Picture 3-13 G code processing
Picture 3-14 Tool path display after processing at beginning the file
Picture 3-15 Tool path display after processing most of the file
Picture 3-16 Tool path display, processing completed
2) Breakpoint operation
Shift
Press to enter the second mode. Click to enter the breakpoint operation. The controller
PAUSE
will run from the last record breakpoint.
Note：When you click PAUSE , it will automatically produce a breakpoint. In case of power outage, it
will also automatically record the breakpoint. As the picture 3-17 shows, it begins processing from the 180th line
at this time. Picture 3-17 shows the display under the “goto break” status and the display shows the file name.
Picture 3-17 Breakpoint Operation
3) Start a G code file from a specific line
Click
Shift to enter the 2nd mode. When in 2nd mode, click and the Start Line Edit Box will
START
Z
-
appear. Insert the line number and click ENTER . A syntax check will be performed and the G code will be
HOME
operated from your chosen Start Line position See pictures 3-18 to 3-20.
Picture 3-18 Edit the start line
Picture 3-19 Syntax Checking
Picture 3-20 Program will run from the chosen line
4) Pause in operation
During file processing, press the PAUSE key to pause the operation. The Operation Status Column will
display “READY” and the Z axis will lift the tool to the defined safe height.
5) ESTOP in operation
During file processing, press the RESET key to ESTOP the procedure. The Operation Status Column will
display “RESET” flashing. The spindle will stop.
6) Start/Stop spindle
Only when the Operation Status Column displays “READY” you can manually start or stop the spindle.
Use the spindle button to switch from Start to Stop and back.
SPINDLE
3.3.3 Manually position the machine

You can manually position the machine at any position. You can move Continuous, in defined Steps or with
the MPG. The Mode button moves you through the three options:
1) Manual step of the X axis
Press
Mode till “step” is displayed. In picture 3-21 Step parameter shows the current step rate (0.01mm).
A A
Press the Tab button till SJR is highlighted and you can change the steps by
+
SELECT and
-
MODIFY keys.
A PROBE
X- X+
Press the key to move the X axis negative 0.01mm，and press to move the X axis 0.01mm
GOTO 0 X
positive. Move Y Z and A in the same way.
Picture 3-21 STEP Mode
2) Manual continuous operation of the X axis
Mode
Cli c k till CONT is displayed. The feed status displays “CONT”. See picture
3 - 2 2 . Yo u c a n n o w m o v e t h e a x i s c o n t i n u o u s w i t h t h e a r r o w k e y s . A d j u s t t h e J o g s p e e d
A A
+ -
SELECT MODIFY
by highlighting SJR and modify the jog speed with A and PROBE . All other axes
c a n be moved in the same way.
Picture 3-22 Enter the manual Continuously moving mode
3) Use MPG to operate X axis
Click
Mode till the Feed Status displays “MPG”. Use the MPG to move the machine.
Picture 3-23 Enter the MPG mode
3.3.4 Main Page Parameter adjustments

The values FRO, SRO, SRJ, F, S Coordinate system and the M codes can easily be changed
A A
Tab +
SELECT
-
MODIFY
Click till the display highlights what you want to adjust and then click A
or PROBE
.
1) FRO
The FRO parameters. Under “READY” press Tab till FRO is highlighted (bold).
A A
+ -
SELECT MODIFY
With A and PROBE adjust the value between 0% to 300%
2) SRO
A A
+ -
SELECT MODIFY
The Spindle adjustment controls the spindle’s speed. Highlight SRO and use A and PROBE to
adjust the spindle speed from 0% to 200%
3) SJR
The SJR is to adjust the jog speed. In “CONT” mode you can adjust from 0% to 150%.
A A
- +
MODIFY SELECT
In “Step” mode you can adjust 0.01mm, 0.1mm, 1mm and 10mm. Use PROBE and A to adjust and
choose your value. Click on the Axes arrow keys will move the machine this distance once.
Picture 3-24 SJR value adjusts to 10 under the mode of “step”

4) F Value modification
The F value adjustment the default Feed Speed. Use the Tab key to highlight F.
A A
- +
MODIFY SELECT
If you click PROBE or A an Edit Window will appear Choose your desired Feed speed and
confirm with Enter. See picture 3-23
Picture 3-25 Enter default F modification mode
5) S Value modification
A A
Tab +
SELECT
-
MODIFY
Use the key to highlight S. If you click A or PROBE an Edit Window will appear
Choose your desired Feed speed and confirm with Enter.
Picture 3-26 Enter the status of modifying default S value
6) Select G coordinate system
Tab
Under “READY”, press the key till the Coordinate System is highlighted. It will display G54,
….G59 or MACH (stands for Machine Coordinates).
A A
- +
Use MODIFY and SELECT to choose your desired Coordinate System. Position values will be displayed
PROBE A
for X, Y, Z and A. The Enter key confirms the Coordinate System you chose.
3.3.5 The 2nd Mode
The 2nd key opens several functions.

Shift
In READY mode, the Operation Window displays “Normal Mode”. Press to enter the 2nd mode.
The Operation Window will show: X-:gotoz Y-:zero Z-: home A-:probe start:goto break and the Feed Status
column displays “2nd mode”. See picture 3-27. You can now make your choice which may open new options
accordingly.
Picture 3-27 Enter the “2nd function” Mode
Tip
Lets say you want to choose the center of your material as the X and Y Zero position.Move the machine
with the arrow keys to the desired XY position. Alternatively use the MPG to do this.
Shift
Now press the key and the Operation Window will show: X-:gotoz, Y-:zero, Z-: home, A-:probe,
start:goto break .
Shift
Press the key again and the coordinates of X Y and Z will show 0.000
Picture 3-28 The tool tip over the work piece center
Tip:
Do not forget to probe again after a tool change
3.4 Parameter setting
The DDCS stores the machine settings in a parameter file called setting.set. This file is a basic text file. You
can modify all the parameters in the Parameter Page but also within the setting.set file. Originally the DDCS
V3.1 will be loaded with the default setting and you can change the settings in the Parameter Page (or in the text
file setting.set) to adjust for your machine.
Tip:
Back up your setting.set file… just in case.
3.4.1 Parameter loading method

Copy the parameter file to the USB drive and insert it into the USB interface one the controller. As the
Picture 3-28 shows,press the key in the main page to ensure that the status column can display
RESET
“READY” and then press the key to switch to the file management page. As the Picture 3-30 shows,
PAGE R Z
-
ENTER
select the parameter file Uservar.set and then press the Enter key HOME to load the parameter file. It
probably needs to wait for 1-5s and the “READY” of status column will automatically change into “reset”
with flashing, which indicates the parameter loads successfully.
Picture 3-29 Ensure the status column is the status of “READY”
Picture 3-30 Selct the uservar.set file and enter
3.4.2 Set the Parameters in the Parameter setting Page
In the main page, ensure the operation status is “READY” and press the key PAGE R two times continu-
ously to enter the Parameter Page. As the picture 3-31 shows, in the parameter configuration page, pressing
Y Y
X- X+ -
+
the key GOTO 0 and X is to turn the page forward and backward. Pressing the key Y and ZERO
is to select the current parameter items up and down. When you select the parameters which are required to
Z
-
ENTER
modify, please press the key HOME to enter the current parameter modification mode. At this time, it will
pop up a small dialog box of the modified value, which is the same with the other parameters.Pressing the
Y Y
X- X+ -
+
key GOTO 0 and X is to adjust the current bit. Pressing the key Y and ZERO is to adjust the
Z
-
value of the current bit. After finishing modification, please press the key ENTER to return to the parameter
HOME
select. After finishing modifying the parameter, it needs to press to return to the homepage, thus
PAGE R
loading the parameter and making the parameter takes effect.
Picture 3-31 Enter the parameter configuration page
3.4.3 The detailed definition of parameters

The parameter file can be edited, but it needs to follow the definite standards, the standards are as follows:
a、One line can only be edited one parameter.
b、The parameter format is #/parameter mark/value/Unit. Among them, # must be the first character of
each line.# should closely be followed by the parameter mark and the following mark will be followed by the
actual value.
c、After the parameter has assignment and equation, the part of parameter interpretation can have any
format without constraint.
d、Each parameter is regulated with assignment scope. Please do the assignment in strict accordance with
the assignment scope.
e、Each parameter is set with default value in advance. Please use the setting value of default parameter
under the situation of not understanding the actual function of this parameter.
1) Configuration parameter of motor (16 in total)
Para. Default Parameter Parameter
Mark Parameter definition value Unit Notes
Scope
#33 speed of motor start running 50 mm/min 0~200 Speed ofmotor start running’s first step
#34 Pulse /mm X axis 640 Pulse/mm 100~10000
#35 Pulse /mm Y axis 640 Pulse/mm 100~10000
#36 Pulse /mm Z axis 640 Pulse/mm 100~10000
#38 Pulse /mm A axis 640 Pulse/degree 100~10000
#390 level of X axis DIR signal 0 BOOL 1/0
#391 level of Y axis DIR signal 0 BOOL 1/0
1=high,0=low
#392 level of Z axis DIR signal 1 BOOL 1/0
#393 level of A axis DIR signal 0 BOOL 1/0
#416 time between DIR & pulse 300 ns 0~1000 Differential between direction and pulse
#418 level of X axis pulse signal 0 BOOL 1/0
axis pulse signal of X,Y,Z,A as well as
#419 level of Y axis pulse signal 0 BOOL 1/0 the Pulse signal value when there is no
#420 level of Z axis pulse signal 1 BOOL 1/0 pulse.
#421 level of A axis pulse signal 1 BOOL 1/0
2) Parameter of manual control motion(16 in total)
Parameter definition Notes
Mark value Unit Scope
#41 max speed of X in M_Ctrl mode 16000 mm/min 0~20000
#42 max speed of Y in M_Ctrl mode 16000 mm/min 0~20000 The parameter value of this
#43 max speed of Z in M_Ctrl mode 16000 mm/min 0~20000 group has set a upper limit for
the SJR
#44 max speed of A in M_Ctrl mode 16000 degree/min 0~20000
#45 start Acceleration of X in M_Ctrl mode 600 mm/s2 0~2000
#46 start Acceleration of Y in M_Ctrl mode 600 mm/s 2 0~2000
4 axis of X,Y,Z,A manual start
#47 start Acceleration of Z in M_Ctrl mode 600 mm/s 2 0~2000
acceleration
#48 start Acceleration of A in M_Ctrl mode 600 degree/s2 0~2000
#100 manual control speed of X axis 8000 mm/min 0~20000
#101 manual control speed of Y axis 8000 mm/min 0~20000 Panel keys operation the X,Y,Z,A
#102 manual control speed of Z axis 4000 mm/min 0~20000 axis Continuously move speed
#103 manual control speed of A axis 12000 degree/min 0~20000
#263 stop Acceleration of X in M_Ctrl mode 1200 mm/s 2 0~2000
4 axis of X,Y,Z,Amanually stop
#264 stop Acceleration of Y in M_Ctrl mode 1200 mm/s 2 0~2000 acceleration, the stop accelera-
#265 stop Acceleration of Z in M_Ctrl mode 1200 mm/s2 0~2000 tion can be set appropriately
larger
#266 stop Acceleration of A in M_Ctrl mode 1200 degree/s 2 0~2000
3) Automatic processing parameter(11 in total)

#15 Speed selection for Gcode file 1 BOOL 1/0 0:set by G code; 1:use default speed
#76 Default operation speed 1500 mm/min 0~20000
#77 Max operation speed 8000 mm/min 0~30000
#78 Max speed of Z+ 3000 mm/min 0~20000
#79 Max speed of Z- 3000 mm/min 0~20000
#80 Speed of G0 5000 mm/min 0~20000
#82 Safe height of Z axis 5 mm 0~500 Retract height of Z
#89 Z retract distance 5 mm 0~99 This value cannot be negative value
#99 Operation acceleration 500 mm/min 2 0~2000
#435 Max speed of X axis 8000 mm/min 0~20000
#436 Max speed of Y axis 8000 mm/min 0~20000
4) Parameter of coordinate system(1 in total)
#16 Current coordinate system 1 BOOL 0~6 0~5: G54~G59, 6: Machine
5) Parameter of spindle(8 in total)

Parameter definition Note s
Spindle PWM or voltage signal full range
#98 Max spindle speed 24000 rpm 0~50000 is corresponding to speed value
#220 Spindle speed selection 1 BOOL 1/0 0: G code,1:Default
#221 Default spindle speed 12000 rpm 0~50000
#222 Activate M3/M5 1 BOOL 1/0 1: Yes; 0:No
#224 Delay time of M3/M5 3 s 0~100 Spare enough time for spindle response
#227 active level of spindle 1 BOOL 1/0 Corresponding output electrical level
when the spindle starting
#422 definition of PWM level 0 BOOL 1/0 The output voltage value is 0,the spindle
is 0,voltage is 10V,speed is full.
The acceleration time to full speed
#433 Acceleration time of PWM 1111 Time equivalent 1~65535
is #433*0.0005s
6) IO output parameter(5 in total)

#223
Mark Parameter definition Notes
value Unit Scope
#223 Activate M code (M8/M9,M10/M11) 1 BOOL 1/0 1: Yes; 0:No
#225 Delay time of M8/M9 1 S 1~20 Delay time after
#226 Delay time of M10/M11 1 S 1~20 M8/M9/M10/M11 code
#228 Active level of M8/M9 1 BOOL 1/0 1: Yes; 0:No

#229 Active level of M10/M11 1 BOOL 1/0 1: Yes; 0:No
7）0-point function parameter(20 in total)

#223
Mark Parameter definition Notes
value Unit Scope
#52 Enable X home 1 BOOL 1/0
#53 Enable Y home 1 BOOL 1/0
1: Yes; 0:No
#54 Enable of Z home 1 BOOL 1/0
#55 Enable of A home 1 BOOL 1/0
#56 Home speed of X 8000 mm/s 1~20000
#57 Home speed of Y 8000 mm/s 1~20000
#58 Home speed of Z 8000 mm/s 1~20000
#59 Home speed of A 8000 mm/s 1~20000
#60 Signal Level X Home 0 BOOL 1/0
#61 Signal Level Y Home 0 BOOL 1/0
1: High; 0:Low
#62 Signal Level Z Home 0 BOOL 1/0
#63 Signal Level A Home 0 BOOL 1/0
#64 direction of X home 0 BOOL 1/0
#65 direction of Y home 0 BOOL 1/0 0:reverse direction home(--)
#66 direction of Z home 0 BOOL 1/0 1:forward direction home(++)
#67 direction of A home 0 BOOL 1/0
#83 back off distance of X after home 10 mm 0~1000 After homing, each axis needs
#84 back off distance of Y after home 10 mm 0~1000 to move away from the home
switch for a certain distance.
#85 back off distance of Z after home 10 mm 0~1000
The parameter of this group
#86 back off distance of A after home 10 mm 0~1000 is this back off distance
8) Parameter of Probe function (8 in total)

#68 enable Probe 1 BOOL 1/0 0：disable 1：enable
#69 thickness of tool sensor 20 mm 0~200
#70 level of probe signal 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low active
#71 initial tool's position 0 BOOL 1/0 0: current position; 1:fixed position mode
Tools position X coordinate in the
#72 initial X axis in fixed mode 0 mm 0-9999
Mach(ine) coordinate system
Tools position Y coordinate in the
#73 initial Y axis in fixed mode 0 mm 0-9999 Mach(ine) coordinate system
#74 initial Z axis in fixed mode 0 mm 0-9999 Height of Z axis before the XY move
under the Mach(ine) coordinate system
#75 Back off distance after probing 10 mm 0~200
9) Parameter of hard limit function(16 in total)

#400 enable X-- limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#401 enable Y-- limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#402 Enable Z-- limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#403 enable A-- limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#404 enable X++ limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#405 enable Y++ limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#406 enable Z++ limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#407 enable A++ limit 1 BOOL 1/0 0：Disable 1：Enable
#408 active level X-- limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#409 active level Y-- limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#410 active level Z-- limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#411 active level A-- limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#412 active level X++ limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#413 active level Y++ limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#414 active level Z++ limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#415 active level A++ limit 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
10) Parameter of soft limit function (9 in total)

#374 enable Soft Limit 0 BOOL 1/0 0:Disable, 1:Enable
#375 value X-- Soft Limit -400 BOOL -2000~0 The set value will trigger the limit signal.
#376 value Y-- Soft Limit -400 BOOL -2000~0 The limit values refer to the machine
coordinates, not the work piece coordi-
#377 value Z-- Soft Limit -400 BOOL -2000~0 nate.
#378 value A-- Soft Limit -400 BOOL -2000~0
#379 value X++ Soft Limit 400 BOOL 0~2000
The set value will trigger the limit signal.
#380 value Y++ Soft Limit 400 BOOL 0~2000 The limit values refer to the machine
coordinates, not the work piece coordi-
#381 value Z++ Soft Limit 400 BOOL 0~2000 nate.
#382 value A++ Soft Limit 400 BOOL 0~2000
11) Parameter of MPG function(5 in total)
#428 Enable MPG RESET 1 BOOL 1/0 0: Disable,1: Enable
#429 Level of MPG RESET 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#430 Type of MPG port 1 BOOL 1/0 0:UART,1: Standard
#431 Pulse of MPG 0 BOOL 1/0 0: 100 steps /cycle,1: 24 steps /cycle
#432 IO signal level of MPG 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
12) Parameter extended functions (7 in total)

Mark Parameter definition value Unit Scope Note s
#423 External RESET 1 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#424 Level External RESET 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#425 Enable of External Key 1 BOOL 1/0 0: Disable,1: Enable
#426 Level of External Key 1 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#427 Level of External Key 2 0 BOOL 1/0 1: High; 0:Low
#446 Function of External Key 1 0 BOOL 1/0 0:Start,1:Find Center
#447 Function of External Key 2 0 BOOL 1/0 0:Pause,1: Zero
13) Parameter of Backlash (9 in total)

#437 Enable of X backlash 0 BOOL 1/0
#438 Enable of Y backlash 0 BOOL 1/0
0:Disable,1:Enable
#439 Enable of Z backlash 0 BOOL 1/0
#440 Enable of A backlash 0 BOOL 1/0
#441 Distance of X axis backlash 0 mm 0~200
#442 Distance of Y axis backlash 0 mm 0~200 Set the backlash return as you need for
#443 Distance of Z axis backlash 0 mm 0~200 each axis.
Tip: experiment with the settings and
#444 Distance of A axis backlash 0 mm 0~200 check the results
#445 Speed of backlash 0 mm/min 0~2000
14 ) Other parameters(6 in total)

Mark Parameter definition value Note s
Unit Scope
#1 Language 1 BOOL 1/0 0: English,1: Chinese
Note: For general G-code file, the
#2 Interface response speed 400 400-10000 parameter can be set as 400. If the file
while processing has many small segments, adjust the
parameter to be larger.
#495 circle of interpolation 0.002 s 0.002-0.01 circle of interpolation
#250 enable of draw tool road 1 BOOL 1/0 0:disable 1: enable
#253 mode of draw 0 BOOL 1/0 0:statue mode 1:line mode
#499 user access key 888888 N/A 0-999999
Mode of draw tool road: As for the plane line, such as the PCB engraving or the color plates lettering,
please adopt the line pattern. As for the plane embossment, please adopt the statue pattern.
3.5 Firmware upgrade
Decompress the upgraded file into the USB-disk,and save it to the root directory of the U-disk.
Pls note the upgraded file should be in the Root-directory in the U-disk,as bellow:
Computer U-disk Upgraded file in the root directory
Picture 3-32 Position of Upgraded file
As the picture 3-33 shows, after decompressing the file into the USB’s root directory, the file path is
X://INSTALL/. The upgrade files are in this folder, it total 6 files. There is ch (Chinese) and eng (English).
Motion.out is the main program. The pause.nc and systemLib.nc are the extended code files. Setting is the
setting file.
Picture 3-33 upgrade files
Important
When upgrading, the entire configuration will be replaced. If you need to keep your Settings, delete the
setting.set file in the install folder. Your original Settings will then not be changed.
The install folder must appear as in pic 3-32 or it can not be upgraded. If the folder name is not correct (for
example install instead of install), or the upgraded file is not in the root directory of the U-dks,the upgrade can
not be performed. See as picture 3-34 and 3-35.
Wrong!
Picture 3-34 If the folder name is not correct, installation can not be processed
Wrong!
Picture 3-35 Multilevel directory can not work
Begin to upgrade when USB is inserted into the controller.

Shut Down the controller,after 10 seconds,insert the U-disk into the controller.Then power on the control-
ler.The controller can find the upgraded file itself and process the upgrading.The update will be performed
automatically and the screen will not change for about 30 seconds. Please be patient.
When the upgrading is finished,on the main page,it will shows the upgrading version No.It shows as below:
Picture 3-36 Version No. of the upgraded file
Picture 3-37 Screen displayed during upgrade process (approx 30 seconds)
After the upgrade, the DDCS can be used right away.
3 G code and M Code List
G Code Name Definition Use case
Operate to the assigned position with
G0 Quick positioning G0 X..Y.. Z..
the highest speed set by the system
Operate to the assigned position according
G1 Spindle straightaway cut G1 X..Y.. Z..
to the F value assigned by the system or the file
Radius method:G2X..Y..Z..R..F..
G2 Spindle cut along the circle Arc cutting machining clockwise
Circle center method : G2X..Y ..Z..I..J..K..F
Radius method:G2X..Y..Z..R..F..
G3 Spindle cut inversing the circle Arc cutting machining clockwise
Circle center method : G2X..Y ..Z..I..J..K..F
G17 XY plane select Interpolation plane selects the XY plane G17
G18 ZX plane select Interpolation plane selects the YZ plane G18
G19 YZ plane select Interpolation plane selects the YZ plane G19
G28 Home
G31 Probe
G54 G54 coordinate system Select G54 work piece coordinate system G54
G57 G57 coordinate system Select G57 work piece coordinate system
G81 Drill hole code G81 X..Y..Z..R..F..
G82 Drill hole code G82 X..Y..Z..R..P..F..
G83 Circulation Drill Hole Code G83 X..Y..Z..R..Q..F..
G90 Absolute size Mode
G91 Increment size Mode
G98 should work with G99.G98 invok a
G98 Invok sub-program
sub-program from main program.
G99 should with with G98.G99 set back to the
G99 Back to main program
main program after G98 finish its job.
M Code Name Definition

M3 Spindle rotates forward The set of output control signal for spindle rotates forward is valid
M5 Spindle stop The set of output control signal for spindle rotates forward is invalid
M8 Start of water -cooling Arc cutting machining clocThe set of water-cooling output control signal is valid
M9 Stop of water- cooling The set of water-cooling output control signal is invalid
M10 Start of lubricating oil Interpolation plane seThe set of lubricating oil output control is valid
M11 Close of the lubricating oil The set of lubricating oil output control is invalid

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Standalone Motion Controller DDCS V3.1 User's Guide: Shenzhen Digital Dream Numerical Technology Co., LTD

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Standalone Motion Controller

Shenzhen Digital Dream Numerical Technology Co., Ltd.

1.2 Performance parameter of the DDCS V3.1

Picture 1-2 DDCS V3.1 Rear view and dimensions

Picture1-3 Front panel

Picture 1-4 Back side of the controller and the accessories

1.5 Notes and Warnings

Picture 2-1 Power supply structure

2.2 Product Wiring Overview

Picture 2-2 Wiring and Ports

Picture 2-3 START/PAUSE/ESTOP/COM interface

Picture 2-4 Circuit drawing of START/PAUSE/ESTOP/COM

2.4 USB Wiring

Picture 2-5 USB interface

Picture 2-6 MPG port and accessory connector for it

Pin No. Pin Mark Definition Notes

2 WHB+ MPG B phase positive MPG B differential input positive terminal

Table 2-1 DDCS’s MPG Port

Table 2-2 DDCS Wiring with standard MPG

DDCS Wiring Pin Mark MPG Pin Mark and Color

Table 2-3 DDCS Wiring with Single-terminal MPG

Picture 2-7 Main Port

Picture 2-8 Main Port with wiring terminal

First Layer of the Terminal

Second Layer of the Terminal

Third Layer of the Terminal

Picture 2-9 3-Layers wiring terminal

First Layer of the Terminal

Table 2-4 Main Port Pin No. and Mark

Second Layer of the Terminal

DDCS V3.1 Wiring pin SUNFAR E300

Table 2-6 DDCS and VFD wiring

Picture 2-10 Wiring Methods with Relay

Picture 2-11 LIMIT,HOME and PROBE input signal circuit

X++ Limit COM-

Picture 2-14 The circuit of 3-line Inductive proximity switch

Picture 2-15 The Probe Wiring

Picture 2-16 The Stepper driver wiring as X Axis

Picture 3-1 Main page

Picture 3-2 File management page

3.1.3 Configuration Page

Picture 3-3 Configuration page

3.2 Definition of Keys

START PAUSE RESET PAGE R TOOLPATH SPINDLE GOTO 0 ZERO X

Picture 3-4 Keys Layout

1 Pause operation Press this key to Pause the operation.

If Reset is blinking, press this key to activate the

Switch through File Management Page, Processing

Switch the display between Coordinate Display or

In “CONT Mode”, the Y axis will continuously move

In “CONT Mode”, the Z axis will continuously move

This key will shift to the second Mode (goto, zero,

When in READY, this key changes the Jog mode

Table 3-1 List of Keys’ function

3.3.1 File Management

Picture 3-5 File management page

Picture 3-6 Select 2mmnew.tap file and copy the file

2）Paste the file