Mach3 Setup - Eagle Plasma LLC
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1. Blended Sad 0 00 Input Signals current State su TT Buffer Load dx B8 B e EH S EN Borr nar E i wienn zycle Star Boo Bec eedHold WM wor lm c lm iewinc LUN vous Hee 8 B BM Gen inae ons Bue Single 5 B tore cn Emergency Steger toa Follow II Disolavd Output Signals current State ToolFath on off B mH gg Uic Moet Boe EC Esglefissms Click on the Diagnostics Alt 7 tab Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 2021002 Er File Function Cfq s View Wizards Operator Plugin Control Help Select Native Units ings Alt amp Diagnostics Alt 7 MiI G15 Gi G17 C40 G20 290 294 C51 C49 COS 254 COT Bots and Pins 1 WorkOffset Gaz Offset Tool Offset 0 0000 Motor Tuning 228 General Config 0 0000 0 0009 00000 0 0009 0 0000 0 0009 System Hotkeys 0 000i 0 0 000 d 0 000 0 Homing Limits x25 000 g 0 0000 0 0000 ToolPath Fort 1 Pins current State Slave Axis ON OFF Ctri Ait J EM EN Time F int 53 E ERN OS D UD UD NO ni Backlash Blended 00 0 Input Signals current State Fuse Bur Load ois BH Bee Ixtures 2 Mac MB anar ToolTabl B oo BB oc able 2 Boc BH Kom won g Co2. CL enabled n select Max CL Mode enabl Max NC 10 Wave Drive Program restart necessary 4378 Port Address Entry in 0 3 A F only Entry in 0 9 F only Ping 2 9 as inputs Restart if changed Sherline 1 2 Pulse mode ModBus InputOutput Support ModBus Plugin Supported TCP Modbus support Event Driven Serial Control Servo Serial Link Feedback kermel Speed 25000Hz F 35000Hz 45000Hz 60000hz2 65000hz 7500042 100khz Note Software must be restarted and motors retuned if kernel speed is changed Un select Max CL Mode enabled This allows Port 1 settings to work Set Port 1 Port Enabled and Kernel Speed at 35000Hz Click Apply Page 2 of 10 Mach3 Setup Engine Configuration Ports amp Pins Port Setup and Axis Selection Motor Outputs Input Signals Output Signals Encoder MPG s Spindle Setup Mill Options Signal Enabled Step Pina Dir Pina Dir Low Active Step Low Ac Step Port Dir Port amp Axis uf 1 7 r r 1 1 Y Axis sf a 1 1 Z Axis 4 1 1 A Axis r 0 o Er 0 o b amp C Axis r lo Li Li o o Spindle Li o r x m Select the Motor Outputs tab Set as shown Engine Configuration Poris amp Pins Port Setup and Asis Selection Motor Outputs Input Signals Output Signals Encoder MPG s Spindle Setup Mill Optio
3. 1 d Rate Remember Return lt Alt R gt Close G Code Reverse Run THC Reset Load G Code rem 0 000 _Fixture 1 654 Block Delete JAN THC Speed 2 _ Fixture 2 655 2 G55 gj Set Next Line M1 Optional Stop im Fixture 3 G56 Stop f Run From Here 3 00 Save Work Offsets _ 00 00 TC Min spect G Codes M Codes og oworr on al tatus Reconfiguration Estop Recent File Single BLK Alt N r1 Torch On Off F5 G54 Line WE 5 00 Fixture 4 G57 et rm nr m E Limit Ovrd ai c LLL EL E IL E 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 OEM Trig 1 Pins 10 13 and 15 are inputs Only these 5 pin numbers may be used on this screen In Ports and Pins select the Input Signals tab set as above Click Ok Page 2 of 4 How to Set Up THC Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12021002 File Config Function Cfg s View Wizards Program Run Ait 1 0 0 g 0 d 0 000 25 000 i peer dB acne ae m Four too Request as Star Tool 0 Perser Sin le a mam off Click on the Diagnostics Alt 7 tab Place the THC into Test Mode by pressing the up and down arrows on the THC at the same time release when the display reads Test The Torch On block will come on Mach3 Licensed Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12021002 File Config Function Cfg s View Wizards Program Run Ait 1 Machin
4. 6 Leads High Torque ELead High Speed NC 8 Leads Series wound High Torque B Leads Shunt wound High Speed B Page of 10 Mach3 Setup 12V Three axis 5v Regulator work LED Regulator lt ca e H gt kd a ed Za r cy a stepper motor interface Spindle Interface Manual Interface Relay input Interface 4 input interface unnaruag limit STOP etc DL Tou The definition of 1 PIN 25 of Parallel Interface ram 7 i spindle X Enable Dir X Step Y Enable Y Dir Y Step zZ Enable Expand Expand motor output 1 output The definition of 1 PIN15 of Manual Interface Motor ind Spindle X Dir Y Enable ZDir zZ Step Enable Limit Z Limit Dir Y Step STOP The definition of 4 input interface Corresponding Pid Corresponding Corresponding P12 Corresponding P13 Page 8 of 10 Mach3 Setup Connection Diagram E Ld t hin n d Gin d LS B 1 P10 2 P11 3 P12 4 P13 5 GND Limit setting FOR REFERENCE ONLY Note you can also have other settings for other applications Page 9 of 10 Mach3 Setup Simple solutions if the driver does not work properly e please double check the software settings according to the Fig 5 and Fig 6 e Please conform the parallel cable has been plugged tightly e Please turn off the power supply before
5. THC Min Scalc NEM 1 0000 Scalc 1 0000 Tn 220 APA I Scale mm j Meo 1 0000 e FRO 6 00 Feedrate UntsMn 0 00 Units Rev 0 00 Display Jog Remember Return G54 Fixture 1 G54 Fixture 2 G55 Fixture 3 G56 Fixture 4 G57 Saye Work Offsets THC Min Speed 60 Next select Save Setting under Config Menu Page 6 of 10 Mach3 Setup Important Notes e Power supply DC 12 36V not included Voltage Selection 12 16V DC power supply for Nema 1 stepper motors 16 24V DC power supply for Nema 23 stepper motors 24 36V DC power supply for Nema 34 stepper motors High voltage will burn up the chips or stepper motors Ampertage Selection Output current of the power supply can be calculated by the following expressions Output current Rated current of your stepper motors quantity 2A For example if you want to drive 3 3A Nema 23 stepper motors theoretically 24V 11A DC power supply is recommended but higher power such as 24V 15A also will be good If you are not sure about the selection of power supply please feel free to contact us for help e he power output of 12V shall be applied to the radiator fan of 12V e Driver output compatible with 2 or 4 phase 4 6 or 8 lead stepper motors max e Suitable for unipolar or bipolar stepper motors e Voltage regulated spindle speed controlled by parallel interface as function of supply voltage 1
6. Fixture 2 G55 FRO Fixture 3 G56 Fixture 4 G57 pr Speed 60 Units Min Units Rev Profile EaglePlasma In Mach3 under the Run Alt 1 tab the G31 code on line NO110 tells Mach 3 to move down as much as 100 until the digitize switch closes then the control passes to line N0120 G92 then sets the offset to the number from SheetCam and sets Z axis to zero Page 6 of 6
7. most parallel software MACH3 KCAMA etc Dip settings Current Setting 1 2 Decay Mode Settings 3 4 MicroStep Settings 5 6 100 FAST ON ON 1 ON 75 OFF 25 ON OFF 1 2 ON OFF 50 OFF 50 OFF 1 8 OFF OFF 25 OFF OFF SLOW OFF OFF 1 16 OFF ON Page 10 of 10 How to Set Up THC Lal Lal a Mach3 Mach3 Mill Mach3 Mach3Turn L oader Plasma _ Lnader Icon Open Mach3 using the Mach3 Loader icon or select Mach3 Loader from the Start Menu Create Profile Delete Profile Select the lasma Profile Select the EaglePlasma profile click OK Page 1 of 4 How to Set Up THC l Mach3 CNC Licensed To albert h nelsen File Meg Function Cfg s View Wizards Operator PlugIn Control Help Tool Path Alt4 Settings Alt6 Diagnostics Alt 7 Mill G15 G1 G17 G40 G21 G90 G94 654 G49 699 G64 G97 4A Scale 211 1 0000 Select Native Units Parts and Pins Motor Tuning General Config System Hotkeys Horming Limits Scalc ToolPath Slave Axis Backlash Fixtures a 24 poog ToolTable E d Config Plugins Machine Spindle Pullevs Safe Z Setup Save Settings FRO 6 00 Feedrate iar 0001 Units Rev mU 00 File Loaded Edit G Code Rewind Ctrl VV coem ser ata Edit G Code _ Rewind
8. this product Performing either one of these actions could lead to serious injury or death to yourself and or others Terms of Use By proceeding with installation and use of this product you fully understand and agree Proma Elektronika nor their distributors are not liable for any incident or event resulting in direct loss indirect loss injury to self or others damage to property or loss or damage of any kind End user assumes all risks If you do not agree to these terms in it s entirety proceed no further and return this product for a full refund If you have any questions or are unsure about anything stated in this manual problem immediately contact a Proma Elektronika dealer or service centre for assistance 2 Device Information The unit is a modern analogue microprocessor plasma torch height controller that operates by analyzing voltage changes in the plasma source due to variations in height between the torch tip and the material being cut The microprocessor makes determinations to raise or lower the torch based off of the strength of the voltage signal being read lt is equipped with an easy to read LED display and two user friendly keys making operation simple and does not require any additional measuring instruments The device has patented solutions made with the highest quality components to ensure a safe durable and reliable long term operation oimplified block diagram LED Display Output Block Pilot Arc I
9. this screen Automated Setup of Inputs HotKey 0 x Select the Input Signals tab and make sure the Probe is set as above Click OK Help Mikii G1 S17 24020280281 Gil 248 i64 G Offset 10000 30 0000 0 00 od 20 00 od Tool Offset Port 1 Pins current State i ae ran B wc ers EMERE n Input Signals current State mz Bc B or Bl Bes nee Boao B v ste Bou W on i snar Output Signals current State B 5 s B ow EagleFlasma n i e os B B wu B o m caor IH Pulse Frequency B Move the torch down until the tip is just at the metal and type 0 zero in the Z Pos Current Position area press the Enter key Page 3 of 6 Floating Head Set up Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12031006 o esl File Config Function Cfg s View Wizards Operator Plugin Control Help Program Run Alt 1 MDI ToolPath Alt4 Settings Alt6 Diagnostics Alt 7 Mill G15 G1 G10 G17 G40 G20 G90 G94 G54 G49 G99 G64 G97 1 All Current Position Machine Coord WorkOffset G92 Offset Tool Offset Ref X XPos 3 8713 18 8413 42271280 0 0000 0 0000 Ref Y WM YPos 5209 4809 0 860
10. 1 0 0000 RefZ 8 ZPos 0 1351 4222 8 0 0000 0 0000 __ Pos 2 0000 0 20000 0 0000 Ref B ll BPos 0 0000 0 0000 00000 0 0000 RetC Mi CPos 0 0000 250000 00000 0 0000 Edit Spindle Toggle Port 1 Pins current State Flood Toggle Jog ON OFF Mist Toggle Time in Int _ 40 0 m mm aca Blended Spd 0 00 Input Signals current State simulate Bl Run Buffer Load 0 EJogX E EJogY E EJogZ B Too Request Queue Depth 0 Mn LK m Pepe sett Tool 0 Table Display Cycle Start o wo FeedHold m 8E PR Single NM 0 i B orch on torch up CPU Speed 2593 0000 Emergency Joa Follow Output Signals current State ToolPath on off B Enae B Enable 2 B Enable 3 Enable 4 Enables Enables Reset Ec EX me History Clear EaglePlasma C DET Aden P Move the torch down until the Digitize box turns green Write down the number in the Z Pos Current Position area 4 SheetCam TNG Untitled File Edit View Tools Operation Zoom Mode Options Plugins Help PRS GEESE options Machine W New part Application options Plugin options Tools go Ti Plasma 0 0581 in kerf Operations el ETE Xr __ 2 5263 in 44 4737 in Pos X 3 9
11. 3700787401574 3 93700787401574 A 0 degrees Mirror E YE Open SheetCam TNG In the Options menu select Machine Options Page 4 of 6 Floating Head Set up Machine options Machine type Post processor Working envelope Table display Output file units Output folder Metric Remember last Inch Drawing folder Job file folder Always use this folder C Users Eagle Plasma Desktop tap files Output file extension tap Encoding Default encoding Post processor A Eagle plasma FH Edited plasma floating head post processor This is a modified version of a provided sheet cam post primary work is not my own This will now auto zero 031 the z axis before each cut Modal G codes and coordinates Comments enclosed with and M03 M05 turn the torch on off Incremental IJ The torch is referenced at cut start and every 500mm of movement thereafter Edited Design for use with non discript floating heads and THC Import post Edit post Post documentation Select the Post processor tab under the Post processor drop down menu select A Eagle plasma FH click OK Select Edit post File Edit Tools View Preferences Window X Selo BJ s E if scale metric then post Text 6521 Units Metric n j metric mode else post Text G20 Units Inchez n j inch mode end post Text G53 G90 G40 n Fi n 5500 dist 9999999 refdiztance 1 zcale Digarcs stitch arc segments t
12. E 11 0315 9 92832 882518 _ 2 12203 amp 561888 5 51574 4 41259 3 30944 2 20629 Velocity inches 1 10315 0 0 0 05 01 0 15 02 025 03 035 04 04 Time in Seconds Accel Velocity Acceleration Step Pulse Dir Pulse Steps per In s or mm s per min in s or mm s sec sec Gs 1 5us 0 5 23795 55556 10 002 1 0 0025901 1 1 Cancel OK Select Z Axis button and enter 23795 55 under Steps per 10 under velocity and 5 for Acceleration click Save Axis Settings Page 5 of 10 Mach3 Setup 5 Mach3 CNC Licensed To albert h nelsen File Function Cfg s View Wizards Operator Pre Select NM bs Tool Path Alta Settings Diagnostics 7 Ports and Pins PlugIn Control Help Mill 315 31 G17 G40 G21 G90 G94 G54 G49 G99 664 G97 Motor Tuning General Config System Hotkeys Homing Limits ToolPath Slave Axis Backlash Fixtures ToolTable Config Plugins Spindle Pulleys ame KFS ni File Loaded Edit G Code Recent File Close G Code Load G Code Set Next Line Line Run From Here Rewind Ctri W Single BLK Alt N m Reverse Run m Block Delete M1 Optional Stop Im Dwell Icvmode Emergency Mode Ac G Codes M Codes 8 Reconfiguration Estop Torc OCEA On Off F5 THC m Reset Curr 0 000 THC Speed 2 5 00 3 00 Hapsed 00 00 Jog ON OFF Ctrl Alt J THC
13. ENT INSIDE THE HOUSING AND AT THE CONNECTION TERMINALS The device should be connected only by a qualified and authorized person Improper connection can cause serious injury or death Prior to installation and operating carefully read the entire installation and maintenance manual and be absolutely sure you full understand and are able to make the sole decision to determine if you are capable of a safe and proper installation Remember that inside the device and at the connection terminals voltage hazardous to health and life may be present The following actions although not all inclusive should be strictly adhered to Installation of this product by an unqualified individual should not be done No physical contact with any electrical connections while under power Do not operate this product with wet hands wet gloves or any wet clothing Before turning the unit on secure the safety of others and read and understand all instructions If you have any questions or concerns do not continue Warning Provide adequate protection for all risks associated with plasma cutting For more detailed information of the risk associated with plasma cutting refer to your plasma cutter s owner manual Touching non insulated and non grounded elements can be fatal Provide a safe place for your device After assembly secure protection of contact terminals from operator s touch It is strictly prohibited to perform any repairs or modifications to
14. Mach3 Setup a a Medi e L oader Plasma Use the Mach Loader Icon Open Mach3 using the Mach3 Loader icon or select Mach3 Loader from the Start Menu Current Profiles Create Profile EaglePlasma Delete Profile select the EaglePlasma Profile Cancel Select the EaglePlasma profile click OK Once you have selected the EaglePlasma profile the following parameters have automatically been entered The following documentation is included as a reference Page 1 of 10 Mach3 Setup Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12021002 Jim File Function Cfq s View Wizards Operator Plugin Control Help Select Units ings Alt amp Diagnostics Alt 7 MILHG15 250 C17 Gal G20 GS Goa C54 C48 COD G64 Ports and Pins Mator Tuning General Config System Hotkeys Homing Limits ToolPath Slave Axis Backlash Fixtures ToolTable Torch OM F5 THC M Fixture 1 854 Spindle Pulleys cum Fixture 2 G55 TH Se iptional Viens Ae Fixture 3 656 THC Min 3 nni z Fixture 4 Go Save Settings Config Plugins Jog ONMOFF Ctri Ait J Select the Config menu select Ports and Pins Engine Configuration Ports amp Pins Port Setup and Axis Selection Motor Outputs Input Signals Output Signals Encoder MPG s Spindle Setup Mill Options Port 1 Port Enabled Port 2 Port Enabled Port Address
15. changing dip settings e Please use stable high quality DC power supply for this driver e Problems in Mach3 using please refer to the Mach User Manual e if problem persist please feel free to contact us Product Features Toshiba TB6560AHQ chip High power maximum 3 5A drive current chipset 1 1 16 micro step setting Higher accuracy and smoother operation than standard 1 1 2 step Adjustable 1 5A 3A drive current settings for each axis 25 50 75 100 of full current can be set for different stepper motors Overload over current and over temperature safety Full protection for your computer and peripheral equipment on board current switching Power output can be set according to specific user requirement Full closed type optical isolation to protect the user s computer and equipment Relay spindle interface Outputs Max 36V 7 5Afor spindle motors or coolant pump only one device can be powered by this output 4 channel inputs interface can be used for XYZ limit and emergency stop Professional design Two stage signal processing with super anti jamming bipolar constant current chopper drive with non resonant region Controls motors smoothly through range without creep effect Four control inputs divided into pairs of knives Allows setting of limit and emergency stop Universal architecture Supports
16. e setpoints reduced by half the hysteresis voltage Route and configure for a software input DOWN output is activated when the measured voltage is higher than the voltage setpoints reduced by half the hysteresis voltage Route and configure for a software input Note No output relays are activated in case when only the pilot arc is detected and when the main arc is broken Relay outputs should be connected to the CNC system in accordance with the documentation of the CNC electronic system controlling the machine For this we use inputs of outermost connectors HOME or LIMIT THC relay contacts should be connected to the terminals the same way as limit switches connectors At the same time the common COM terminal relay should be connected to the CNC system to a common terminal for limit switches it is usually a GND terminal To reduce the possibility of the short circuit entering the CNC system the connection should be made with a shielded cable the shielding must be connected to grounding on the CNC system side Do not connect the shielding to the THC controller side Long line shield gore emee m OR your System Plasma Short HV line Do not short circuit here ALGORITHM OF WORKING MEASURER VCH T Ads Hysteresis IVER woltere EN wo ale HW HE E Pareres Start up and operation The device is pre configured at the factory and after the correc
17. e Coord 0 nog 0 000 g 0 000 0 Spindle Toggle Flood Toggle Mist T BLESS Foun 2ycle Star eed Hold Lewy ime Sin le EN distory ReConfkguration Estop The Torch Up and Torch Down blocks will blink in step with the lights on the THC Operator Alt ToolPath Alt4 Settings Alt amp Diagnostics Alt 7 Plugin Contro Help WorkOffset 0 000 F 0000 g 0 00 od __ 0 0000 0 000 d 000 d tog OMOFF _ 81 Time In it Tt Port 1 Fins current State EE EM END UNO UN Input Signals current State gH Bc sor B mi inpar 5 B sort 215 80 G1 O40 GaU Gad G4 O43 599 564 GST Gaz Offset Pulse Frequency 41 i sor B sor Mimi BE uno c E Operator Flugin Control Alt ToolPath Alta Settings Alt amp Diagnostics Alt 7 WorkOffset ONOFF Ctri Ait J A Time in Blended Sad D Euer Load These blacks will be blinking Page 3 of 4 Bn care n EE imn Emable 1 B oo B gm fc m m 2 EsgieFissma Help Mi ome B Ei Ei B core MilI 218 Gi G3 290 GS ES 48 oo 54 GST Gaz Offset 0 0 g 0 Li 0 0 0 d HD 0 g 0 I d 0 0000 0 0000 Tool Offset 0 0000 Port 1 Pins curren
18. he appearance of floating voltage within the selected value causes the activation of inputs for easy system testing without switching the cutter on When the plasma cutter is switching on the display presents the measured voltage value and LED diodes present the current status of outputs Fast blinking of the measured value indicates the detection of pilot arc continuous display indicates the detection of the main cutting arc All parameters can be modified during operation these changes are reflected in real time in the control of output signals 7 Floating Head Set up Lal Mach3 ee Gaa Loader Plasma Loader Icon Open Mach3 using the Mach3 Loader icon or select Mach3 Loader from the Start Menu Create Profile Delete Profile Selectthe 8 ed Vp EagjePlasr Select the EaglePlasma profile click OK Page 1 of 6 Floating Head Set up e Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12021002 File Config Function Cfg s View Wizards Operator Plugin Control Help Program Run 44 1 DI Alt ToolPath Settings Alt Diagnostics Alt 7 MillI 315 51 17 40 220 Gan Ged G54 49 299 254 97 Current Position Machine WorkOffset Gar Offset 326 395 0 0000 0 0000 0 000 g 0 0000 0 0000 25 0000 0 0000 0 0000 Spindle Toggle Fort 1 Pins current State Flood Toggle ONOFF Ctri Ait J mmm Pulse Frequenc Mist Time In int 53
19. ltage The last block is a relay output circuit to which the driver PC inputs are connected which is responsible for Z axis motor control of the CNC plasma cutter 3 The main parameters of the device Parameter name Acceptable Supply voltage V 7 35V DC Maximum input current 120 Maximum direct input voltage 300VDC Maximum input voltage of 1 50 divider 10VDC Ability to eliminate HV HF ionizing voltage 0 3kVAC Ability to eliminate HV HF ionizing frequency gt 100kHz Duty cycle 100 Duty Cycle of HV HF elimination 100 Capacity of relays 50mA 60V DC eo eo Life of used relays declared minimum switching with a 500 000 000 capacity of 5V 10mA cycles SO so CNN CENE Tested in the laboratory Power Connection Optional power supply 35 50V 7 35V DC 35 50V DC Zener Diode 18V I 2W JES c Ww v A gt Q GEL For lower limit switches of the device one can lead full output voltage of plasma source In this connection do not connect anything to the other input terminals of the controller don t connect 300VDC material clamp gas linefelectrode When connecting directly use the shortest possible cables for connecting the plasma source with THC controller it is recommended the THC controller to pe located directly at the plasma source 4 While being a universal THC accepting full raw arc voltage for most any plasma cutter on the marke
20. nfig Plugins vous Bees En Bore Boo Bov Spindle Pulleys sc Memmi 2 BH B eorn Moo I Safe 2 Setu pe i Emergency PREREPER i Frequency Save Settings Output Signals current State BH i MB QP e Hoc Esglefissms Select the Config menu select Ports and Pins Page 2 of 6 Port Setup and Axis Selection Motor Outputs Input Signals Qutput Signals Encoder MPG s Spindle Setup Mill Options Signal Input 3 Input 4 Probe Index Limit Ovrd EStop THE On THC Up THE Down Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12021002 View Wizards Settings Alt Diagnostics Alt 7 Machine Coord File Config Function Cfg s Program Run 1 Het XW YP Ret 7 6 Ze 1 7 Ret B Ref Ci E Edit Enabled r r uf a a uf uf uf ADI Alt ToolPath Altd Current Position Floating Head Set up Engine Configuration Ports amp Pins Spindle Toggle Port 0 0 10 0 0 15 12 11 13 Flood Toggle Mist Toaale zycle Star eedHold iewvintc Single Ni Pin Number Operator Plugin Control WorkOffset 0000 d 0 0000 0 0000 ONOFF 1 Time in ini fence Sac orar aa TUI Tera Active Low Emulated Pins 10 13 and 15 are inputs Only these 5 pin numbers may be used on
21. ns Signal Enabled Pin Number Active Low Digit Trig Enable 1 Enablez Enable Enable4 Enables Enables 1 2 3 3 Output 4 A AA Og Ping 2 3 1 14 15 and 17 are output pins other pin numbers should be used x um Select the Output Signals tab Set as shown Click OK Page 3 of 10 Mach3 Setup Mach3 CNC Licensed To albert nelsen File Config Function Cfq s View Wizards Operator PlugIn Control Help Select Native Unit Bil ToolPsth Alta Settings Diagnostics Mil G15 G80 G17 G40 G20 G90 G94 G54 G49 G99 G64 G97 Ports and Pins 4 Motor Tuning I i 1 Far S rm i cale General Config 41 0000 Tool 0 Table Display System Hotkeys Horning Limits Scale ToolPath 1 0000 Slave Axis Backlash Fixtures ToolTable Config Plugins Spindle Pulleys Safe 2 Setup Save Settings 1 0000 Edit G Code Rewind 4 lt Returni ycle Start 5 Am Recent File Single BLK Alt m Torch On Off F5 al TA EROS G54 Oh Close G Code Reverse Run m THC Reset 100 Load G Code 0 000 Fixture 1 654 n Block Delete m THC Speed 2 Fixture 2 G55 Set Next Linel M4 Optional Stop NN Fixture 3 656 OAM ine FRO j Line 0 nC Mee 5 00 5 00 _ Fi
22. nterference Microprocessor i Main Arc NE HV PLASMA Voltage Voltage Filters Cuircuits Analyzer Suppressor THC Divider V cm HF HV Matching Circuits Controller SMPS Keyboard Pilot Arc Voltage Neutraliser protection system which is responsible for removing spikes in the AC electrical flow which can be caused by a plasma source with contact less arc striking HV HF pilot arc generating a high voltage or from surges coming from plasma cutters equipped with contact arc striking system Main Arc Voltage Divider While in operation the cutter generates dangerous voltage levels unsafe for precision electronics A voltage divider system is incorporated to reduce this voltage to a safe level A quick acting filter system removes any interference that may pass through a voltage divider Filtered and scaled voltage values derived from the plasma cutter s raw arc voltage are then sent to the brain of the device The brain consists of a programmed microprocessor which in addition to the analysis of the cutting voltage parameters and proper output blocks controlling also supports the LED display and function keys A built in switching power supply ensures compatibility in a wide range of power supply voltages without the need for heat sinking The power supply connection is optically isolated from the rest of the system which allows you to use to share power from existing systems providing they output the recommended vo
23. ogether mindresSize 0 05 arcs smaller than this are converted to end El function OnNewLinef post Text H post Humber ilineHumber 000 3 lineHumber lineNumber 10 end 4 5 Line 45 of 176 Col 24 Chars 4981 INS Scroll down to the switchoffset entry and replace 0 19 with the number noted earlier under the z pos current position field in Mach3 The number entered must be in the same format as above Go to the File menu click Save Page 5 of 6 Floating Head Set up File Config Function Cfg s View Wizards Operator Plugin Control Help Program Run Alt 1 MDI Alt2 ToolPath Alt4 Settings Alt6 Diagnostics Alt 7 N0070 Part eagle2 0080 Process Inside Offset inside holes 3 Plasma C 0090 M06 Plasma 0 0591 in kerf NO100 G00 5952 i 5008 70 5000 sti Rewind Single BLK Alt N pu Reverse Run Lens Block Delete m M1 Optional Stop Run From Here Reset Edit G Code Recent File Close G Code Load G Code Set Next Line Ses History Clear 4S Process Outside Offset outside cut T3 Plasma 0 0591 kerf On Off F5 mc Reset 0 000 THC Speed 2 5 00 3 00 THC Min Elapsed Jog ON OFF ON OFF Ctrl Alty Mill gt G15 G1 G17 G40 G20 G90 G94 G54 G49 G99 G64 G97 Aach G54 Fixture 1 G54
24. t an exciting new standard feature of this unit is the addition of a 1 50 divider for an extremely fast simple installation on most major brands There will most likely be a direct connection for this on the outside of the plasma cutter s unit Please refer to your plasma cutter owner s manual An example of how to connect the THC controller s measurement input with the output of the very popular Hypertherm Powermax45 The THC comes Standard equipped with a low voltage output of 1 50 divider This ratio is the most commonly used division in most major brands and there will most likely be a plug for this connection on the outside of the cutter s unit L eii UICITIT Cpu ijs IMAXE Output Voltage Divider 1 50 don t connect GG g MAX 10V DC don t connect The relay outputs Arc Up Down are controlling outputs via relays and should not be utilized for anything other then it s intended use COM terminal is a common input terminal connected to the ARC UP and DOWN relay contacts inside the device according to the diagram located on the cover above picture Suggested route is to GND at driver pc end Do not jumper this connection to the 7 35V negative ARC output also known as Arc Okay is activated when plasma ignition is detected Route and configure for a software input Not required to operate UP output 1 activated when the measured voltage is lower than the voltag
25. t connections are made it immediately works properly with most plasma devices After switching power on the THC controller s display shows animated thc message and then a flashing voltage value is presented for 1 second the device 5 undergoing automatic calibration at this moment gt gt When the device is ready for operation it displays which means that there IS input voltage In this state by depressing both the up down keys simutaneously and holding for a few seconds the voltage setpoints can be modified and thus set the torch s height above the material Press shortly once to display the set value without modification To determine other parameters simultaneously hold both keys until you see the desired parameter on the display when you release the keys its value will be displayed using the up down keys to set the desired value HYS Hysteresis The hysteresis voltage a range in which the voltage is measured in which there are signals controlling UP DOWN 2 30V 1V 15V factory setting 8V 4V d t delay time delay time of output closed despite no supply voltage when the system detects the main cutting arc 0 1 9 9s factory setting 0 5s H U High Voltage value of the off load voltage detection in the plasma cutter used to detect the main cutting arc 50 300V by default 200V tSt Test Simulation of the controller s work the system simulates t
26. t State EM EM EM END EE ERR RRR eee Input Signals current State y Borr r B ime ron B oes wor m n mee Bl B ou BH E vc Frequency 41 ee EX so om 5 in Ma imt How to Set Up THC Return to the Program Run Alt 1 tab Mach3 CNC Licensed To Eagle Plasma LLC Serial 12021002 File Config Function Cfg s View Wizards Operator Plugin Control Help Program Run Ait 1 Tool 0 EditG Code Rewind Recent File BLK Ait N NN Torch On GREEN ROR Close G Code Reverse Run i 3E Fixt Y asa Lead G Code nnn Fixture 1 854 Block Delete 9 r 200 Fisture 21652 kl Set Next Line M1 Optional Stop i RS ixture 3 G56 d 2d Fixture 4 G57 Er Mana un From Here 5 v YO Stl THC Min Speed 60 Run code with the THC Off note the voltage the THC Before the next cut enter the voltage noted by pressing the up or down arrow on the THC This number will remain until changed Now when you cut with the THC turned on Mach3 will move the torch up and down to maintain height Page 4 of 4 Operation Manual Plasma torch height controller Model Compact THC Controller 150 Notes on safety WHEN THE DEVICE IS IN OPERATION VOLTAGE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN LIFE IS PRES
27. xture 4 G57 lt 5 gt Run From Here _ 3 00 Dwell Feedrate e aC 00d Units Min _ 0 00 Units Rev 0 00 j Save Work _ Save Work Offsets _ THC Min Speed Bapsed 00 00 G Codes M Codes zB Driver Successfully initialised Motor Tuning and Setup Axis rn X AXIS MOTOR MOVEMENT PROFILE 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 Time in Seconds Accel Velocity Acceleration Step Pulse Dir Pulse Steps per Ins mm s per min in s or mms sec sec G s i 5us 0 5 533 667995 600 35 0 0906566 mm LN Cancel Select X Axis button and enter 533 66 under Steps per 600 under velocity and 35 for Acceleration click Save Axis Settings Page 4 of 10 Mach3 Setup r E E r h Axis Selection Y AXIS MOTOR MOVEMENT PROFILE 1967 52 iios 1770 76 1574 01 1377 28 1180 51 983 758 196 752 m 2 3 a OL un m AE c E o gt 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 Time in Seconds Accel Hj Velocity Acceleration Step Pulse Dir Pulse Steps per Ins mm s per min in s or mm s sec sec G s 1 5us 0 5 53366795 35 eow56 i 1 Cancel OK Select Y Axis button and enter 533 66 under Steps per 600 under velocity and 35 for Acceleration click Save Axis Settings Axis Selection velocity Z AXIS MOTOR MOVEMENT PROFIL
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