Interface Hub - Remote TDF Selection
Operator's Manual
0558009497 03/2010
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompa-
nying labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instruc-
tions provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipment
should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced imme-
diately. Should such repair or replacement become necessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone
or written request for service advice be made to the Authorized Distributor from whom it was purchased.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer.
The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper
use, faulty maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a ser-
vice facility designated by the manufacturer.
BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATOR.
YOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER.
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the
principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge
you to read our booklet, “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and
Gouging,” Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain
this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read
and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions,
contact your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions be-
fore installing or operating this equipment.
CAUTION
USER RESPONSIBILITY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1 Safety - English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.2 Safety - Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.3 Safety - French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.0 Remote TDF Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.1 Vision 50P CNC Interface Box Hole Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.0 Safety Precautions
1.1 Safety - English
WARNING: These Safety Precautions are
for your protection. They summarize pre-
cautionary information from the references
listed in Additional Safety Information sec-
tion. Before performing any installation or operating
procedures, be sure to read and follow the safety precau-
tions listed below as well as all other manuals, material
safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety
Precautions can result in injury or death.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --
Some welding, cutting, and gouging
processes are noisy and require ear
protection. The arc, like the sun, emits
ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation
and can injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause
burns. Training in the proper use of the processes
and equipment is essential to prevent accidents.
Therefore:
1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any
work area, even if welding helmets, face shields, and
goggles are also required.
2. Use a face shield tted with the correct lter and
cover plates to protect your eyes, face, neck, and
ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operating
or observing operations. Warn bystanders not to
watch the arc and not to expose themselves to the
rays of the electric-arc or hot metal.
3. Wear ameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-
sleeve shirt, cuess trousers, high-topped shoes,
and a welding helmet or cap for hair protection, to
protect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metal.
A ameproof apron may also be desirable as protec-
tion against radiated heat and sparks.
4. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves,
trouser cus, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should
be kept buttoned, and open pockets eliminated from
the front of clothing.
5. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot
sparks with a suitable non-ammable partition or
curtains.
6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag
or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can y far.
Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety
glasses.
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat from
ames and arcs can start res. Hot
slag or sparks can also cause res and
explosions. Therefore:
1. Remove all combustible materials well away from
the work area or cover the materials with a protec-
tive non-ammable covering. Combustible materials
include wood, cloth, sawdust, liquid and gas fuels,
solvents, paints and coatings, paper, etc.
2. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or
crevices in oors or wall openings and cause a hid-
den smoldering re or res on the oor below. Make
certain that such openings are protected from hot
sparks and metal.“
3. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the
workpiece has been completely cleaned so that there
are no substances on the workpiece which might
produce ammable or toxic vapors. Do not do hot
work on closed containers. They may explode.
4. Have re extinguishing equipment handy for instant
use, such as a garden hose, water pail, sand bucket,
or portable re extinguisher. Be sure you are trained
in its use.
5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For ex-
ample, overloaded welding cable can overheat and
create a re hazard.
6. After completing operations, inspect the work area
to make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metal
which could cause a later re. Use re watchers when
necessary.
7. For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard
51B, "Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding
Processes", available from the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact with
live electrical parts and ground can
cause severe injury or death. DO NOT
use AC welding current in damp areas,
if movement is conned, or if there is
danger of falling.
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1. Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-
nected to the ground system of the input power.
2. Connect the workpiece to a good electrical
ground.
3. Connect the work cable to the workpiece. A poor
or missing connection can expose you or others
to a fatal shock.
4. Use well-maintained equipment. Replace worn or
damaged cables.
5. Keep everything dry, including clothing, work
area, cables, torch/electrode holder, and power
source.
6. Make sure that all parts of your body are insulated
from work and from ground.
7. Do not stand directly on metal or the earth while
working in tight quarters or a damp area; stand
on dry boards or an insulating platform and wear
rubber-soled shoes.
8. Put on dry, hole-free gloves before turning on the
power.
9. Turn o the power before removing your gloves.
10. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (listed on
next page) for specic grounding recommenda-
tions. Do not mistake the work lead for a ground
cable.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
— May be dangerous. Electric cur-
rent owing through any conduc-
tor causes localized Electric and
Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding and
cutting current creates EMF around welding cables
and welding machines. Therefore:
1. Welders having pacemakers should consult their
physician before welding. EMF may interfere with
some pacemakers.
2. Exposure to EMF may have other health eects which
are unknown.
3. Welders should use the following procedures to
minimize exposure to EMF:
A. Route the electrode and work cables together.
Secure them with tape when possible.
B. Never coil the torch or work cable around your
body.
C. Do not place your body between the torch and
work cables. Route cables on the same side of
your body.
D. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close
as possible to the area being welded.
E. Keep welding power source and cables as far
away from your body as possible.
FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and
gases, can cause discomfort or harm,
particularly in conned spaces. Do
not breathe fumes and gases. Shield-
ing gases can cause asphyxiation.
Therefore:
1. Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area
by natural or mechanical means. Do not weld, cut, or
gouge on materials such as galvanized steel, stain-
less steel, copper, zinc, lead, beryllium, or cadmium
unless positive mechanical ventilation is provided.
Do not breathe fumes from these materials.
2. Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-
tions. The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinated
hydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene, a highly
toxic gas, and other irritant gases.
3. If you develop momentary eye, nose, or throat ir-
ritation while operating, this is an indication that
ventilation is not adequate. Stop work and take
necessary steps to improve ventilation in the work
area. Do not continue to operate if physical discom-
fort persists.
4. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (see listing below)
for specic ventilation recommendations.
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5. WARNING: This product, when used for welding
or cutting, produces fumes or gases
which contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause birth
defects and, in some cases, cancer.
(California Health & Safety Code
§25249.5 et seq.)
CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylinders,
if mishandled, can rupture and vio-
lently release gas. Sudden rupture
of cylinder, valve, or relief device can
injure or kill. Therefore:
1. Use the proper gas for the process and use the
proper pressure reducing regulator designed to
operate from the compressed gas cylinder. Do not
use adaptors. Maintain hoses and ttings in good
condition. Follow manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gas
cylinder.
2. Always secure cylinders in an upright position by
chain or strap to suitable hand trucks, undercar-
riages, benches, walls, post, or racks. Never secure
cylinders to work tables or xtures where they may
become part of an electrical circuit.
3. When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Have
valve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-
nected. Secure and move cylinders by using suitable
hand trucks. Avoid rough handling of cylinders.
4. Locate cylinders away from heat, sparks, and ames.
Never strike an arc on a cylinder.
5. For additional information, refer to CGA Standard P-1,
"Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases
in Cylinders", which is available from Compressed
Gas Association, 1235 Jeerson Davis Highway,
Arlington, VA 22202.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or
improperly maintained equipment can
cause injury or death. Therefore:
1. Always have qualied personnel perform the instal-
lation, troubleshooting, and maintenance work.
Do not perform any electrical work unless you are
qualied to perform such work.
2. Before performing any maintenance work inside a
power source, disconnect the power source from
the incoming electrical power.
3. Maintain cables, grounding wire, connections, power
cord, and power supply in safe working order. Do
not operate any equipment in faulty condition.
4. Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep
equipment away from heat sources such as furnaces,
wet conditions such as water puddles, oil or grease,
corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather.
5. Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in position
and in good repair.
6. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Do
not modify it in any manner.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- For
more information on safe practices for
electric arc welding and cutting equip-
ment, ask your supplier for a copy of
"Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc
Welding, Cutting and Gouging", Form
52-529.
The following publications, which are available from
the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road,
Miami, FL 33126, are recommended to you:
1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"
2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Welding"
3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting"
4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon
Arc Gouging and Cutting"
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5. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-
sten Arc Welding“
6. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal
Arc Welding"“
7. AWS SP - "Safe Practices" - Reprint, Welding Hand-
book.
8. ANSI/AWS F4.1, "Recommended Safe Practices for
Welding and Cutting of Containers That Have Held
Hazardous Substances."
MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used
throughout this manual: Means Atten-
tion! Be Alert! Your safety is involved.
Means immediate hazards which,
if not avoided, will result in im-
mediate, serious personal injury
or loss of life.
Means potential hazards which
could result in personal injury or
loss of life.
Means hazards which could result
in minor personal injury.
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SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION
2.0 Remote TDF Selection
PIN Denition for J5 on Interface Hub, Remote TDF Selection Only
PIN # Name Description
A Material & Torch Type Analog output to Vision 50P, Selects material & torch type
B File Number Select Analog output to Vision 50P, Select TDF le with a number from 1 to 33
C Nozzle Code Analog output to Vision 50P, Selects nozzle code
D Material Thickness Analog output to Vision 50P, Selects material thickness
E Arc Volt
Analog output from Vision 50P, indicates the required arc voltage. 10V ↔
250V
F Piercing Time
Analog output from Vision 50P, indicates the required piercing time. 10V ↔
10sec
G Speed
Analog output from Vision 50P, indicates the required speed. 10V ↔ 500IPM
or 12700mm/min
H Kerf
Analog output from Vision 50P, indicates the required Kerf. 10V ↔ 1Inch or
25.4mm
I CNC Analog COM Common for analog signals
J TDF Select Signal (24VDC) to Command Vision 50P to select TDF le
K +24VDC Used by customer CNC to output the TDF Select signal
L TDF Loading Status from Vision 50P to customer CNC
M CNC COM COM of CNC for TDF Loading signal
N Chassis Chassis
J5 Connector
14-Pin
AJ
EF
L
N
BK
D
M
I
H C
G
Interface Hub
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SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION
Automatically Select TDF Files through
3 Analog Inputs, 1 Digital Output, and 1 Digital Input
Function Introduction
A customer CNC can automatically select TDF les by providing analog signals to Interface Hub (J5-A, C, D).
These three analog signals have to be scaled according to the following tables for Vision 50P to select the right
TDF les for cutting and marking. To enable this function, PLC.KON #221 must be set to “1”. The customer CNC
needs to send a TDF_Select (J5-J) command to Vision 50P before sending these analog signals.
When TDF_Loading (J5-L) is low, the customer can also choose TDF les manually (not recommended). Once a
manual selection has been made, the customer needs to remotely select a dierent TDF le (B), then select TDF
le (A) again (TDF le (A) is the le needed for nal operation).
By setting PLC.KON#220 to “1”, the marking le can be automatically selected based on the cutting le when
switched to “MARK MODE”. Set PLC.KON #220 to “0”, then the customer can select the marking le manually from
Vision 50P.
Operation Sequence
1. Select Torch and Material Type: The customer needs to supply the correct voltage to the analog input
J5-A according the table below.
Material and Torch Type
Voltage (mV) Code Cut Type Description
300±100 1 MS, PT-36 STD
600±100 2 SS, PT-36 STD
900±100 3 AL, PT-36 STD
1200±100 4 MS, PT-24
1500±100 5 SS, PT-24
1800±100 6 AL, PT-24
2100±100 7 MS, PT-15 XLS
2400±100 8 SS, PT-15 XLS
2700±100 9 AL, PT-15 XLS
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2. Select Nozzle: The customer needs to supply the correct voltage to the analog input J5-C according the
table below.
Voltage
(mV)
Nozzle
Mild Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum
300±100 101 45A-Q 131 130A-Q 161 35A-Q
600±100 102 55A-Q 132 200A-Q 162 50A-Q
900±100 103 100A-Q 133 260A-Q 163 100A-Q
1200±100 104 130A-Q 134 360A-Q 164 200A-Q
1500±100 105 200A-Q 135 165 260A-Q
1800±100 106 280-Q 136 60A-Q-Micro 166 360A-Q
2100±100 107 360-Q 137 90A-Q-Micro 167 450A-Q
2400±100 108 400A-Q 138 400A-P-H
2
O 168 400A-P-H
2
O
2700±100 109 30A-Q-Micro 139 600A-P-H
2
O 169 600A-P-H
2
O
3000±100 110 60A-Q-Micro 140 750A-P-H
2
O 170 750A-P-H
2
O
3300±100 111 50A-P 141 70A-P 171 35A-P
3600±100 112 100A-P 142 130A-P 172 50A-P
3900±100 113 130A-P 143 200A-P 173 100A-P
4200±100 114 200A-P 144 260A-P 174 200A-P
4500±100 115 300A-P 145 360A-P 175 260A-P
4800±100 116 360A-P-GS2 146 450A-P-GS3 176 360A-P
5100±100 117 400A-P 147 600A-P-GS5 177 600A-P-GS5
5400±100 118 360A-P-GS9 148 600A-P-GS3 178 600A-P-SB
5700±100 119 450A-P 149 600A-P-SB 179 450A-P
6000±100 120 300A-S 150 450A-P-GS10 180 125A-P-H
2
O
6300±100 121 45A-P-AIR 151 50A-P-AIR 181 50A-P-AIR
6600±100 122 100A-P-AIR 152 100A-P-AIR 182 100A-P-AIR
6900±100 123 150A-P-AIR 153 150A-P-AIR 183 150A-P-AIR
7200±100 124 200A-P-AIR 154 200A-P-AIR 184 200A-P-AIR
7500±100 125 325A-P-AIR 155 360A-P-H
2
O 185 360A-P-H
2
O
7800±100 126 400A-P-AIR 156 186
8100±100 127 157 187
8400±100 128 100A-Q-Micro 158 188 30A-Q-Micro
8700±100 129 450A-P 159 125A-P-H
2
O 189 60A-Q-Micro
9000±100 130 260A-P 160 450A-P-GS5 190 90A-Q-Micro
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3. Select Material Thickness: The customer needs to supply the correct voltage to the analog input J5-D ac-
cording the table below. ESAB is providing two cut data sets (inch and metric) depending on the set of PLC.
KON #208. ‘1’ means inch, ‘0’ for metric. Keep in mind, this conversion is not linear.
Any thickness greater then 1.0 inch (or 25.4 mm) can be used as custom thickness as long as the corresponding
les exist in Vision 50P. Once the analog input (J5-D) for thickness selection is greater than 9800mV, Vision 50P
will use the customer thickness (THCK1) specied in PLC.KON #222. Always wait 100 msec to make sure analog
outputs are stable.
Voltage
(mV)
Thickness
Inch (x1000) Mm
300±100 40 1
600±100 60 2
900±100 80 3
1200±100 100 4
1500±100 125 5
1800±100 160 6
2100±100 188 8
2400±100 200 10
2700±100 250 12
3000±100 313 14
3300±100 375 16
3600±100 438 18
3900±100 500 20
4200±100 625 22
4500±100 750 25
4800±100 875 32
5100±100 1000 35
5400±100 1125 38
5700±100 1250 40
6000±100 1375 45
6300±100 1500 50
6600±100 1625 55
6900±100 1750 60
7200±100 1875 65
7500±100 2000 70
7800±100 2250 75
8100±100 2500 80
8400±100 2750 100
8700±100 3000 125
9000±100 4000 150
9300±100 5000 Not dened
9600±100 6000 Not dened
9900±100 THCK1
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4. Set TDF_Select (J5-J, Digital Output from Customer CNC) to HIGH only if TDF_Loading (J5-L, Digital Output
from Interface Hub) is low. This ensures the Vision 50P is ready to load/change TDF les. While the Vision 50P
is loading TDF les, TDF_Loading (J5-L) will be set to HIGH. Wait for TDF_Loading to be low again, meaning
TDF les are loaded correctly.
5. If the selected TDF le does not exist, a "system fault" error will be triggered on the Vision 50P and TDF_
Loading will remain low.
6. Enable "MARK MODE" from Customer CNC to switch to Marking, if needed.
7. Wait 100 msec for the Vision 50P to select the appropriate marking le based on the selected cutting le. If
the selected marking le does not exist, a "system fault" error will be triggered.
8. The customer CNC sets “cycle start” to HIGH to start plasma. Remove "MARK MODE" signal if the customer
wants to cut rst.
The above sequence can be illustrated in below.
Once the TDF le is loaded, the customer CNC (or Robot) can read those required process parameters such as arc
voltage, speed, pierce delay, and kerf.
• J5-E: Arc Voltage: 0-10V = 0-250 volts
• J5-F: Pierce Time: 0-10V=0-10 seconds
• J5-G: Speed: 0-10V = 0-500 IPM or 12700 mm/min
• J5-H: Kerf: 0-10V= 0-1 inch or 25.4 mm
Typical CNC (or Robot) Interface Requirements:
1. Digital Output: CNC needs to provide one digital output for TDF_Select.
2. Digital Input: CNC needs to provide one digital input for conrmation (TDF_Loading) that the selected le
has been properly loaded.
3. Analog Output: CNC needs to provide 3 analog outputs for selecting Material Type, Cutting Nozzle Code
and Material Thickness.
4. The CNC needs to control the speed and kerf. If using an Arc Voltage Height Control, the CNC needs to main-
tain the height using arc voltage as feedback (scaled down voltage is provided from RAS box). For setting
these values, the CNC can read analog signals from Interface Hub to set correct values.
Analog Signals
TDF Select
TDF Loading
Marking Mode
Cycle Start
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Automatically Select TDF Files through
1 Analog Input, 1 digital Output, and 1 Digital Input
If a simple means of le selection is desired, the customer CNC can select TDF les by providing one analog
signal (0-10V) to J5-B. This will select the cutting le by number. Again, PLC.KON#221 must set to “2”. Set PLC.
KON#220 to "1" to select marking le automatically. The customer CNC needs to send TDF_Select (J5-J) to Vision
50P before sending this analog signal.
When TDF_Loading (J5-L) is low, the customer can also choose the TDF le manually (not recommended). Once
a manual selection was has been made, the customer needs to remotely select a dierent TDF le (B), then select
TDF le (A) again (TDF le (A) is the le needed for nal operation).
1. Select Cutting File Number: The customer needs to supply the correct voltage to the analog input (J5-
B) according to the table below. The marking le will be selected automatically when switched to “Mark
Mode”. These les can be copied and renamed from the standard SDP/TDF les. The le name needs to be
changed accordingly.
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**WAIT 100 MSEC TO ENSURE THE ANALOG OUTPUT IS STABLE**
Voltage
(mV)
Cutting File Marking File
300±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_401 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_401
600±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_402 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_402
900±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_403 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_403
1200±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_404 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_404
1500±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_405 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_405
1800±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_406 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_406
2100±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_407 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_407
2400±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_408 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_408
2700±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_409 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_409
3000±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_410 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_410
3300±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_411 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_411
3600±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_412 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_412
3900±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_413 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_413
4200±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_414 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_414
4500±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_415 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_415
4800±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_416 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_416
5100±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_417 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_417
5400±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_418 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_418
5700±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_419 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_419
6000±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_420 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_420
6300±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_421 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_421
6600±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_422 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_422
6900±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_423 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_423
7200±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_424 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_424
7500±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_425 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_425
7800±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_426 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_426
8100±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_427 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_427
8400±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_428 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_428
8700±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_429 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_429
9000±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_430 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_430
9300±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_431 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_431
9600±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_432 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_432
9900±100 01_C_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_433 05_M_MT_CurA_THCK_GSL_433
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2. Set TDF_Select (J5-J, Digital Output from Customer CNC) to high only if TDF_Loading (J5-L, Digital Output
from Interface Hub) is low. This ensures the Vision 50P is ready to load/change TDF les. While the Vision 50P
is loading TDF les, TDF_Loading (J5-L) will be set to HIGH. Wait for TDF_Loading to be low again meaning
TDF les are loaded correctly.
3. If the selected TDF le does not exist, a "system fault" error will be triggered on Vision 50P and TDF_Loading
will remain low.
4. Enable "MARK MODE" from customer CNC to switch to Marking, if needed.
5. Wait 100 msec for the Vision 50P to select the appropriate marking le based on the selected cutting le. If
the selected marking le does not exist, a "system fault" error will be triggered.
6. The customer CNC sets “cycle start” to HIGH to start plasma. Remove "MARK MODE" signal if the customer
wants to cut rst.
Once the TDF le is loaded, the customer CNC (or Robot) can read those required process parameters such as arc
voltage, speed, pierce delay, and kerf.
• J5-E: Arc Voltage: 0-10V = 0-250 volts
• J5-F: Pierce Time: 0-10V=0-10 seconds
• J5-G: Speed: 0-10V = 0-500 IPM or 12700 mm/min
• J5-H: Kerf: 0-10V= 0-1 inch or 25.4 mm
Typical Robot or CNC Interface Requirements:
1. Digital Output: CNC needs to provide one digital output for TDF_Select.
2. Digital Input: CNC needs to provide one digital input for conrmation (TDF_Loading) that the selected le
has been properly loaded.
3. Analog Output: CNC needs to provide one analog output to select the le number.
4. The CNC needs to control the speed and kerf. If using Arc Voltage Height Control, the CNC needs to maintain
the height using arc voltage as feedback (scaled down voltage is provided from RAS box). For setting these
values, the CNC can read analog signals from Interface Hub to set correct values.
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Calibration for Analog Outputs/Inputs
Dierent ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converters) and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converters) ports have dierent preci-
sion in reading or outputting analog signals. For example, the customer CNC may command 5.0 volts, however,
meter measures only 4.8 volts. Analog input to Interface Hub is 6.0 volts, the Vision 50P may read it as 6.2 volts. If
we assume both ADC and DAC ports are linear, then we can get more accurate signals through calibration. Such
calibration must be done (once) before sending analog commands to the Vision 50P.
Below is an example for calibration.
Command From
Customer CNC
Read In Vision 50P
Torch Type Thickness Nozzle Code File Number
400 342 332 337 358
500 442 432 437 448
750 693 685 691 700
1000 942 935 942 949
1500 1445 1493 1447 1453
2000 1947 1940 1949 1954
3300 3253 3246 3285 3259
5000 4961 4955 4975 4969
6000 5969 5962 5982 5977
7000 6971 6967 6992 6979
** Numbers are in mVolts
Command From Customer CNC (mV)
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The calibration results need to be lled into PLC.KON # 224 to #226 as shown below.
Similarly, if the customer CNC needs to read the analog outputs from the Vision 50P, a calibration is also needed
between outputs from the Vision 50P and inputs in the customer CNC. The customer CNC will need the calibra-
tion results to get accurate analog outputs from the Vision 50P.
Procedure: Force analog outputs (for example, Arc Volt to 6240 mVolts as on tables on next page), then check
the reading on the customer CNC (for instance, 6230 mVolts). Then repeat for other outputs. With a group of
output/input pairs, a formula can be obtained for the customer CNC to interpret its reading. Keep in mind, each
channel may have a dierent formula.
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Below is an example for calibration.
Command From
Vision 50P
Read In Customer CNC
Arc Volt Speed Piercing Time Kerf
400 401 398 389 420
500 510 499 487 523
750 748 748 738 760
1000 1020 997 984 1030
1500 1508 1496 1478 1525
2000 2020 1995 1988 2030
3300 2519 2493 2467 2540
5000 3022 2990 2969 3025
6000 5025 4987 4970 5023
7000 7034 6980 6980 7030
9000 9032 8940 8960 9050
** Numbers are in mVolts
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2.1 Vision 50P CNC Interface Box Hole Locations
11.50”
(292.1 mm)
0.281”
(7.14 mm)
3.00”
(76.2 mm)
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