Spirit II User’s Manual
Section 4: Operation with Manual Gas Console
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Making a Cut or Mark
Once the process type, gas types and gas pressures have been set in the MGC, the
correct torch parts (consumables) installed, and the X/Y controller and torch height
control are properly configured, the system is ready to cut or mark.
Release the
OFF Button
(turn to the right) on
the MGC. On the main menu, move the
pointer to
On
. Press the select
button.
The MGC starts to purge the gas hoses. The
purge icon ( ) is displayed during this
process.
Once purging is complete, the ready icon ( )
is displayed. The system is now ready to cut or
mark.
When the system receives a start signal from
the X/Y controller (CNC), the following
sequence is initiated:
•
Two second gas preflow
•
RHF/CleanStrike
™
circuit energized
•
Pilot arc initiation
•
Transferred arc (cutting or marking arc)
established
•
Motion output relay energized
When the start signal is removed, the arc is
extinguished and the motion output relay is
deenergized.