Centroid Acorn Plasma Users Manual Beta CNC12 v4.65 rev6
Installation instructions for updating Acorn CNC12 Plasma to a newer version of software.
1.) Make screen shots of each Wizard menu so you have a visual record of the current Wizard settings. (Store
copies of the report and screen shots in a safe place (even on another computer as an extra precaution would be a
good idea as well)). Windows “Snipping Tool” is very handy for this. To find this program type in “snip” in the
Windows search bar.
2.) Download and unzip the CNC12 zip file,
EXTRACT the zip file, open extracted folder and with the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat, Double click on
setup.exe and follow the instructions to install CNC12.
You may run into this Windows notification: Click “More Info” then click “Run Anyway” to continue.
3.) With the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat double click on the CNC12 Plasma Icon to start CNC12. CNC12
will update the firmware on the Acorn BBG. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4.) Install the Acorn License file from the Acorn Utility menu, “Options” button.
5.) Open the Wizard and re-enter the information and settings from the screen shots made in step 1
and press “Write settings to CNC control” and follow the instructions on the screen.
Now follow the Plasma setup steps in beginning of this manual. Start with Step 4
4.) Verify Torch Touch Off and Breakaway functionality
5.) Verify basic torch function with the Torch Test Fire button on the VCP.
6.) Load a Profile using the Centroid Profile manager to select a Profile to match the material to test cut with.
7.) Run the Arc Voltage Calibration macro. See critical details to get this right in the corresponding section of this
manual.
8.) Load and cut the Centroid test plate plasma G code program to verify operation.
Note: The “Restore Report” feature may only be used on the same version of CNC12 software. Do not
used the “Restore Report” feature when updating from one version of CNC12 to another.
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