ESAB M3® Plasma Interface Hub - Remote TDF Selection User manual

Brand: ESAB

Model: M3® Plasma Interface Hub - Remote TDF Selection

Category: Welding System

Type: User manual

Interface Hub - Remote TDF Selection

Operator's Manual

0558009497 03/2012

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

Section / Title Page

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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, cuess 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 cus, 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 conned, or if there is

danger of falling.

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 specic 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 eects 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 conned 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 specic ventilation recommendations.

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 Jeerson Davis Highway,

Arlington, VA 22202.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or

improperly maintained equipment can

cause injury or death. Therefore:

1. Always have qualied personnel perform the instal-

lation, troubleshooting, and maintenance work.

Do not perform any electrical work unless you are

qualied 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"

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 Denition 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

Interface Hub

H C

J5 Connector Cable Lengths

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 dierent 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

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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

O 168 400A-P-H

2700±100 109 30A-Q-Micro 139 600A-P-H

O 169 600A-P-H

3000±100 110 60A-Q-Micro 140 750A-P-H

O 170 750A-P-H

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

6300±100 121 45A-P-AIR 151 55A-P-AIR 181 55A-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

O 185 360A-P-H

7800±100 126 400A-P-AIR 156 250A-P-H

O 186 250A-P-H

8100±100 127 260A-P-XR 157 200A-P-H

O 187 200A-P-H

8400±100 128 90A-Q-Micro 158 188 30A-Q-Micro

8700±100 129 450A-P 159 125A-P-H

O 189 60A-Q-Micro

9000±100 130 260A-P 160 450A-P-GS5 190 90A-Q-Micro

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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) specied in PLC.KON #222. Always wait 100 msec to make sure analog

outputs are stable.

Voltage

(mV)

Thickness

Inch (x1000)

300±100 40

600±100 60

900±100 80

1200±100 100

1500±100 125

1800±100 160

2100±100 188

2400±100 200

2700±100 250

3000±100 313

3300±100 375

3600±100 438

3900±100 500

4200±100 625

4500±100 750

4800±100 875

5100±100 1000

5400±100 1125

5700±100 1250

6000±100 1375

6300±100 1500

6600±100 1625

6900±100 1750

7200±100 1875

7500±100 2000

7800±100 2250

8100±100 2500

8400±100 2750

8700±100 3000

9000±100 4000

9300±100 5000

9600±100 6000

9900±100 THCK1

Voltage

(mV)

Thickness

300±100 1

600±100 2

900±100 3

1200±100 4

1500±100 5

1800±100 6

2100±100 8

2400±100 10

2700±100 12

3000±100 14

3300±100 16

3600±100 18

3900±100 20

4200±100 22

4500±100 25

4800±100 32

5100±100 35

5400±100 38

5700±100 40

6000±100 45

6300±100 50

6600±100 55

6900±100 60

7200±100 65

7500±100 70

7800±100 75

8100±100 80

8400±100 100

8700±100 125

9000±100 150

9300±100 Not dened

9600±100 Not dened

9900±100 THCK1

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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 as shown 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 conrmation (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

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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 after 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 dierent 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.

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

**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

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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 conrmation (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.

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

Calibration for Analog Outputs/Inputs

Dierent ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converters) and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converters) ports have dierent 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.

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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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SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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 dierent formula.

SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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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SECTION 2 REMOTE TDF SELECTION

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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