B18 Wiring Reference
Terminal definitions, interface connections and installation references.
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RichAuto B18 4-Axis DSP Controller
4-axis B-series handheld controller with the redesigned panel, I/O indicators and multi-cylinder support.
4-AxisMulti-CylinderI/O IndicatorsFoot Switch24V DCBreakpoint Resume
Documented model information verified.Replacing an existing controller? Send your current model label and machine configuration before ordering. We verify interface board, control signal, wiring and hardware revision wherever these affect compatibility.
IS THIS MODEL RIGHT FOR YOUR MACHINE?
B18 May Be a Good Fit If You Need:
Good fit for
- You need 4-axis motion on a B-series handle
- You want multi-cylinder tool switching with a rotary configuration
- You value I/O indicator diagnostics for troubleshooting
- You are upgrading from a 3-axis B-series or A1X controller
Consider another model if you need
- You need expanded I/O beyond the standard board
- You need ability to mark the rotary axis A/B/C freely
- You want a color screen platform
SPECIFICATIONS
B18 Technical Specifications.
| Product model | B18 |
|---|---|
| Series | B1X |
| CPU | DSP |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Display | Monochrome · 128×64 |
| Communication | U disk · USB cable |
| Controlled axes | 4 axes · XYZA 4-axis motion |
| Control signal | Differential |
| Drive system | Stepper / Servo |
| I/O | 8 inputs / 8 outputs |
| Minimum input unit | 0.001 mm |
| Max. pulse frequency | 1 MHz |
| Power supply | 24V DC |
| Interpolation | Line, Arc, Curve |
| Breakpoint resume | Supported |
| Power-failure recovery | Supported |
| Soft / hard limit | Supported |
| Password protection | Supported |
| Rotary axis | Supported |
| ATC support | Not supported |
| Multi-spindle / cylinders | Supported (up to 4 cylinders) |
| Plasma control | Not supported |
| Dispensing control | Not supported |
| Handwheel / MPG | Not supported |
| Network / PC control | Not supported |
KEY FUNCTIONS
What the B18 Brings to Your Machine.
- 4-axis motion control on the B-series platform
- Redesigned key panel with clearer layout and function keys
- Interface board I/O indicator lights for troubleshooting
- Multi-cylinder control with flexible tool switching
- Foot switch and single-cycle auto-repeat machining
- Breakpoint continuation, power-failure protection and part work
COMPARE RELATED CONTROLLERS
Compare B18 with Related Controllers.
Related options help you avoid choosing a neighboring model by accident. Cards marked “different platform” are not direct replacements.
| Model | Main use | Axes | Display | I/O | Key capability | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | 4-axis B-series handheld controller with the redesigned panel, I/O indicators and multi-cylinder support. | 4 axes | 128×64 | 8/8 | 4-axis B-series handheld controller with the redesigned panel, I/O indicators and multi-cylinder support. | This page |
Also see:
A12, A132, A14, B57 and F1410 are special-purpose models. Related cards there show platform comparisons, not interchangeability.
REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE NOTES
Ordering B18 as a Replacement.
B18 is a 4-axis handle; confirm the fourth-axis wiring and whether a rotary mark (A/B/C) is needed before ordering. Multi-cylinder wiring also differs by machine.
- Confirm 4th-axis wiring and rotary marking
- Cylinder wiring varies by machine
DOWNLOADS
B18 Manuals, Wiring & Firmware.
Public manuals and general wiring references are free to download. Revision-sensitive firmware and diagrams are released after the controller details are verified.
FAQ
B18 — Questions to Check Before Ordering.
Is B18 a 4-axis controller?
Yes. B18 provides 4-axis motion with the new-generation B-series handle and multi-cylinder support.
Can B18 handle rotary axis work?
4-axis B-series machines commonly run rotary work; confirm the fourth-axis wiring and mark requirement with CINKR.
What diagnostics does B18 offer?
The interface board has I/O indicator lights, and the system reports axis, inverter, E-stop and hard-limit alarms.
How is B18 different from A18?
Same 4-axis role in different series: B18 uses the redesigned B-series panel with I/O indicators; A18 uses the compact A1X keypad. Choose by platform and wiring preference.
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