Hi,
Most likely yes. Do you have or did you search for specifications? Are they differential encoders? See FAQ Single ended vs Differential.The MAHO has it's original glass linear scales on each axis, the readhead is Philips PE2580/20, I assume I would need to connect the outputs from each of the 3 scales into my Kanalog board
To have a stable system with linear scale feedback it is usually necessary to also have feedback from the motor shafts. Are there encoders or tachometers on the motors connected back to the motor Drives?
Yes that sounds correct.I think I have located the possible Kanalog board analog outputs for my differential control voltage +-10 volts for each of my 3 servo drives, they are on the JP11 connector named DACS outputs. Is this correct?
Yes, but the 8 DACs are numbered 0-7 so you would normally wire DAC0 to the first drive.So I take one of the dacs and one of the grounds and connect them to each of my 3 servo drives? Like DAC 1 and GND 1 to my first drive and then DAC2 and GND 2 top my second drive etc?
Kanalog has 8 24V Opto isolated inputs on JP15. Separately is better if you have enough inputs so KFLOP can tell which axis is in the limit and also which end of the limit. See configuring Limit Switch Options.I would also probably need to connect my axis limit switches to the Kanalog and probably connect them simply in series so that if either one is hit the Knalog board stops the drives? Or should I connect them separately?