OPERATION
4-4
CommandTHC for X-Y Table
Instruction Manual
5
Pendant display screens
Pendant display screens are shown in Figure 4-3.
TO GET TO
SCREEN
THIS SCREEN
FUNCTION
AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
Press
Can view and adjust basic operating parameters.
Can perform initial height sensing (IHS).
Automatic voltage control (AVC) is active. Torch height is automatically
adjusted during a cut to maintain the displayed
Set Arc Volts.
MANUAL
OPERATION
Press
Torch height can be changed (stationary or during a cut)
by pressing the yellow increment (arrow up) or decrement
(arrow down) keys.
No IHS, AVC, or Rapid Pull-back.
SETUP A
Press
Can view and adjust detailed operating parameters.
Press
to return to main operation screen.
DIAGNOSTIC B
Press
Can perform limited on-site testing of the THC controls, cabling and
lifter. Proper testing requires that the lifter have an unobstructed path
through full length of stroke.
Also displays Firmware revision and type of lifter installed.
Press
to return to main operation screen.
REMOTE
MODE
Press
and
or from CNC
Turns system control over to the CNC.
No parameters can be changed from the pendant.
Press same keys to return to main operation screen.
MAINTENANCE
MODE
Press
Informs operator that the system is in the maintenance mode. The lifter
brake is locked and the system will not respond to the Cycle Start
signal.
Press
to return to main operation screen.
