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Version 1.0.4 

         Copyright   2019 by Robot3T 

ROBOT3T 

THC3T-02 UP/DOWN OPERATION MANUAL

 

Summary of Contents for THC3T-02

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 4 Copyright 2019 by Robot3T ROBOT3T THC3T 02 UP DOWN OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... Power supply 7 2 2 Arc voltage 7 2 3 Potentiometer 10 2 4 Output ACR_OK THC_UP THC_DOWN OPTO 11 3 Setup parameters 12 4 THC3T 02 operations 13 4 1 Principle operating 13 4 2 Fast connect 14 5 Fault processing 17 6 Example for MACH3 configuration 18 7 Warranty Period and Coverage 20 7 1 Warranty Period 20 7 2 Warranty coverage 20 7 3 Notes on safety 20 ...

Page 3: ...Introduction Compact THC3T 02 with up down output uses arc voltage to maintain a consistent distance from the plate while the torch is cutting This allows the system to maintain proper torch height regardless of variations in the material of flatness of the cutting bed Simplified block diagram The THC3T 02 package includes 1 main board 1 divider board 1 potentiometer cables Fig1 Block diagram ...

Page 4: ...divider and noise to obtain the raw signal from the plasma cutting Using signal processing an algorithms to derive the voltage stability of the plasma Apply an algorithm to support smooth motion Auto calib the arc voltage with any plasma cutter Auto detect ARC OK Easy to connection just three outputs UP DOWN ARC OK Integrated voltage divider 1 50 This version is specify to integrated with Mach3 an...

Page 5: ...USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 5 21 1 3Mainboard LEDs Status Power red LED Run yellow LED THC ready Height green LED Torch height OK LED1 display Up Down Height status of Z axis LED2 is arc voltage value from plasma cutter LED2 LED 1 Buttons Menu To change mode Up Down To change the display or data in each mode Fig3 Main board ...

Page 6: ...meter name Acceptable Supply voltage 24VDC 2A 10 Maximum arc voltage 660VDC Maximum input voltage of 1 50 divider 6 6VDC Maximum current of output relays 150mA 100VDC Weight 300g External Dimensions L W H 95x110x45 mm 1 4Divider board SW MODE DIVIDER SW 1 SW 2 Description 100 1 ON ON Voltage divide ratio 1 100 50 1 OFF ON Voltage divide ratio 1 50 ON OFF EXT 50 1 OFF OFF Voltage input of 1 50 divi...

Page 7: ... 490 8615 USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 7 21 2 Signals summary of THC3T 02 2 1 Power supply 2 2 Arc voltage When connecting directly use the shortest possible cables for connecting the plasma cutter with THC controller it is recommended the THC controller to be mounted directly at the plasma cutter Fig5 Power Supply ...

Page 8: ...3C MACHINERY CO LTD 6 4 328 Cao Lo Street Ward 4 District 8 Hochiminh City Vietnam Email sales robot3t com 84 97 490 8615 USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 8 21 Fig 6 Connect ARC voltage from divider board CN 1 ...

Page 9: ...xciting 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 Hyperther...

Page 10: ... 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 2 3 Potentiometer To set height from torch to material by the potentiometer U mode on LEDs display Fig8 Plasma cutter with voltage divider 1 50 output ...

Page 11: ...himinh City Vietnam Email sales robot3t com 84 97 490 8615 USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 11 21 2 4 Output ACR_OK THC_UP THC_DOWN OPTO If the device operated at auto mode ARC_OK signal is activated Fig10 Arc_Ok THC_UP THC_DOWN outputs signal Fig 9 Connect potentiometer ...

Page 12: ...c voltage from Voltage Set Area for control to Voltage Set Area for control factory setting A 75 3 S Sensitive S100 to S800 This parameter determines the value respond of Z axis motion factory setting S 50 4 P Arc voltage P000 to P300 Display the arc voltage value from plasma cutter 5 d Delay time d001 to d099 The delay time to send ARC_OK from 0 1 to 9 9s THC will sent ARC_OK signal after this de...

Page 13: ... ARC OK output signal is activated when the arc voltage P is higher than area for control A and the delay time d is finished Configure for a software input UP output signal is activated when the arc voltage P is lower than the steady state error v and higher than area for control A Configure for a software input DOWN output signal is activated when the arc voltage P is higher than the steady state...

Page 14: ...wer LED run LED or LED 4 digit 7 segment display not turn on Error 1 page 17 Step 3 Arc_Ok THC_DOWN THC_UP output fig 10 Step 4 Connect Arc voltage fig 6 7 Turn on THC3T 02 and wait yellow LED blink Press the menu button 4 times to select P mode fig 12 Turn on plasma cutter and read arc voltage area on LED display example Arc voltage area from 110 to 120 Turn off the plasma cutter and go to step 5...

Page 15: ...ll change to auto mode when Set height Area for control Arc_voltage Set height Area for control Example U mode Set height 150 A mode Area for control 30 Device will change to auto mode and turn on relay ARC_OK when 120 Arc_volatge 180 Arc_voltage P Set height U Height green LED turn on Arc_voltage P Set height U THC_DOWN signal is activated Arc_voltage P Set height U THC_UP signal is activated Fig...

Page 16: ...inh City Vietnam Email sales robot3t com 84 97 490 8615 USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 16 21 Step 7 Press menu button to select work screen fig 16 page 15 and turn on the plasma cutter to using All parameters updated online during operation Fig15 Area for control parameter ...

Page 17: ...ctly Replace the power cable 2 Error 2 Arc voltage fault The power of the plasma cutter is not connected The line of arc voltage from divider board to THC is broken or not connected The THC is broken Connect the power supply Check that the arc voltage line is wired correctly or replace Replace the THC 3 Error 3 Outputs fault The signal is not activated Don t have arc voltage Arc voltage set point ...

Page 18: ... 4 328 Cao Lo Street Ward 4 District 8 Hochiminh City Vietnam Email sales robot3t com 84 97 490 8615 USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 18 21 6 Example for MACH3 configuration Fig18 Port setup and Axis selection Fig19 Input signals ...

Page 19: ...et Ward 4 District 8 Hochiminh City Vietnam Email sales robot3t com 84 97 490 8615 USER MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 19 21 User need to config steps per velocity and acceleration suitable to your system Fig20 Mill options Fig21 Motor turning Z axis ...

Page 20: ...made or approved by us Problems caused by modifications made to the board that was not authorized by ROBOT3T Problems caused by disasters accidents or fires We warranty only the product as delivered and we do not accept responsibility for any loss caused by a fault in our product We will repair the board when the user sends it to our plant 7 3 Notes on safety Improper use or disregard of these war...

Page 21: ...R MANUAL THC3T 02 UP DOWN Page 21 21 After assembly secure protection of contact terminals from the operator s touch For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at E mail sales robot3t com Website www robot3t com Thank you for purchasing ROBOT3T product Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference ...

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