Stages convert the rotation of the step motor into linear motion by means of lead screws, belts, or cable.
Some designs use stages to move a tool across the work.
Other designs manipulate the work under a stationary tool. A collection of set-up menus and dialog boxes lets you customize the HPGL Controller to your particular design. If your Z axis is solenoid controlled, you specify which Indexer LPT command is used to activate the solenoid, and optional inputs to monitor to assure the action is complete. You can even build multiple Z stages into your design. A diagnostic menu assists you by showing a live presentation of the status of the limit and control switches.