Hypertherm ArcGlide Torch Height Control, Instruction Manual

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ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual 2-55
INStALLAtIoN
operator
console I/o
Description
Manual Disable
Switch
When this switch is active, its contact input signal indicates that the cutting station connected
to this THC is disabled and will not operate when an active Cut Control command is issued from
the CNC. If the plasma system is capable of remote power down, then it will be powered down
whenever this disable switch is active. When neither the Manual Disable nor Manual Select inputs
are active, the CNC can select the individual stations under program control.
Manual Select
Switch
This switch’s contact input signal indicates that the connected station will be manually forced into
the active state and will operate when an active Cut Control command is issued from the CNC.
When the Manual Disable or Manual Select inputs are inactive, the CNC can select the individual
stations under part program control.
Torch UP Switch
This is a switch contact input signal that raises the torch. This input raises the torch manually
if the torch is not cutting. The manual motion starts as a 0.01-inch jog; after a 1/2 second, the
motion remains at the slow speed. After an additional second, the motion accelerates to the
intermediate programmed speed. If the torch is in the process of cutting, this input increases the
voltage set point at a rate of 0.2 volt every 1/4 second.
Torch DOWN
Switch
This is a switch contact input signal that can be used to lower the connected torch. This input
will cause the torch to lower manually. The manual motion starts as a 0.01-inch jog; after a
1/2 second, the motion remains at the slow IHS speed. After an additional second, the motion
accelerates to the intermediate programmed speed. If the torch is in the process of cutting, this
input decreases the voltage set point at a rate of 0.2 volt every 1/4 second.
optional operator console discrete I/o
The following discrete signals are used between the control module and the optional, customized operator console.
This connector
has a green ring