CNC SH-2100AH-QG - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The SH-2100AH-QG (V5.0-1.0) CNC Cutting Machine is a versatile system designed for various metalworking, advertisement fabrication, and stone machining applications. It is compatible with torch/plasma, high-pressure water jet, and laser cutting machines.

Function Description:

The system offers a comprehensive set of functions for automated and manual cutting operations. Its core capabilities include:

Automatic Mode (AUTO): This mode facilitates automated machining with features like:
- Speed Control: Adjustable speed multiplying factors (5%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 100%) for precise control during cutting. The actual speed is displayed, and quick adjustments are possible via a pull-down menu.
- Program Management: Displays the machining program name, serial number of pierced holes (automatically cleared in automatic mode), and active kerf compensation width.
- Operating Mode Indication: Shows the active operating mode, including rotation selection, breakpoint recovery, mirroring, and section selection.
- Status Information: Provides real-time information on machining/pause status, limit alarms, and time delay.
- Input/Output Monitoring: Displays the status of 13 input ports (signal input/no signal input) and 8 output ports (signal output/no signal output) for heavy-current switches.
- Machining Parameters: Indicates various parameter values relevant to the current machining mode.
- Coordinate Unit Selection: Allows display of coordinates in Metric (millimeter) or English (inch) systems.
- Heavy-Current Control: Six dedicated keys on the front panel for direct control of external sources, including Ignition (IGN), Preheating Oxygen (PREHEA), Acetylene Gas (GAS), Cutting Oxygen (CUT), and Piercing (PIERCE).
- Piercing Process: Specific operation procedures for flame machining (raising cutting torch, opening cutting oxygen, lowering cutting torch) and plasma machining (executing M07 command).
- Blow-up and Restore: The pattern display can be magnified (BLOWUP) and restored (RESTIT) to its original size.
- X/Y Test: Allows running the program at top speed without executing M commands, useful for checking the workpiece size.
- AU-SPD (Automatic Speed): Switches between manual speed and automatic speed multiplying factors.
- SECTION (Section Selection): Assigns a machining operation from any section or piercing point.
- RESBREK (Breakpoint Restoration): Restores machining from a breakpoint, with options for original path return, cut return, and piercing at the current location.
- VIEW: Displays the pattern of machining program with a cross cursor at the origin.
- KERF: Reminds for input of kerf compensating width.
- ASSI: Enters the next lower level of menu.
- ROTATE (Steel Plate Correcting Feature): Corrects for misaligned steel plates by calculating and applying a rotation angle, either by direct input or by measuring two points on a baseline.
- MIRR (Mirror): Allows selection of X Mirror, Y Mirror, or No Mirror for machining along symmetry directions.
- SCALE: Adjusts the work size or magnifies/minifies the pattern.
- WENTAI: Runs WENTAI-based machining programs.
- Original Path Return: Returns the cutting torch to the adjustment beginning point at G00 speed.
- Breakpoint Restoration Process: Recovers from power outages or blockages, allowing the system to resume machining from a breakpoint.
- Move Hole for Thick Plate: Used for boring operations.
Manual Mode (MAN): Provides manual control over the cutting torch movement with directional keys and continuous movement. Features include:
- MOVE: Moves the cutting torch by a specified increment.
- P-START, P-END and Calibration Function: Used for setting beginning and end points for rotation angle calculation, especially for mispositioned steel plates.
- CLS-CO: Clears input X/Y coordinates.
EDIT Mode: Allows users to establish, load, save, delete, and transmit machining programs.
- NEW: Establishes a new program.
- LOAD: Loads a program into the user program area.
- SAVE: Saves the current program.
- DELE: Deletes a program.
- TRAN: Transmits programs to/from a USB disk.
- SEARCH STRING: Reserved for future use.
Command System: Supports G-codes (basic preparatory commands) and M-codes (auxiliary commands) for programming cutting operations.
- G-Codes: G92 (reference point setting), G90/G91 (absolute/relative coordinates), G20/G21 (English/Metric commands), G00 (quick move), G01 (linear cutting), G02/G03 (circular cutting), G04 (pause/delay), G26/G27/G28 (return reference point), G22/G80 (repetitive commands), G40/G41/G42 (cutter radius compensation).
- M-Codes: M00 (program suspension), M02/M30 (program end), M10/M11 (acetylene gas valve), M12/M13 (cutting oxygen valve), M14/M15 (cutting torch lift/lower), M16/M17 (preheating oxygen valve), M20/M21 (ignition), M22/M23 (reserved), M24/M25 (reserved), M07 (fixed loop of piercing), M08 (fixed loop of cutting stop).
SETUP (Parameter Setting): Configures various system parameters.
- Speed Parameters: Starting speeds, adjustment time, maximum speed, uniform acceleration time, maximum limit speed, machining speed limit, conversion angle of corner speed.
- System Parameters: Gear ratio, mechanical origin, reverse backlash, line bias, positive/negative limit switch, pulse equivalency.
- Flame Cutting Parameters: Ignition delay, preheating delay, torch lifting/lowering delay, piercing delay, gas on M order.
- Plasma Parameters: Torch positioning delay, M commands for arc ignition/breaking, arc voltage test option, positioning test option, piercing delay, height control disabling distance.
- Control Parameters: Flame/plasma mode selection, machining speed limit, MOVE HOLE option, metric/English selection, X-axis/Y-axis width, synchronized XZ/Y, CTRL-OUTSID.
- Height Controller Parameters: Arc voltage raising option, fine tuning of control speed, sensitivity of height controller, arc voltage height control, speed regulation range, positioning height, upper/lower limit value.
- Save: Saves modified parameters.
LIBMINIT (Library of Patterns): Provides a library of 24-type patterns, extensible and customizable.
- LIBMINIT Setting: Allows input of intended dimensions for patterns.
- Selection of Pattern Elements: Selects from predefined pattern elements.
- Arrangement and Layout of Pattern Element: Arranges and lays out selected patterns, including row number, column number, row pitch, column pitch, and row offset.
- User Defined Module: Allows users to create and save custom patterns.
Diagnose: Checks the status of input/output ports.
- Check Input/output Ports: Displays the hardware resources available.
- Output Check: Moves cursor to any position of the 8 optical isolation output ports and changes the level state of output.
- Input Check: Shows the state of active optical isolation input ports.
Connections of Input/output Ports: Details the wiring for input/output ports, including DB25, motor (15 pin), and RS232 serial port (15 pin) for connecting to the height controller.

Important Technical Specifications:

Processor: Industrial ARM7 CPU
Display: 7" Color LCD
Input/Output: 13 channels of optical isolation input, 8 channels of optical isolation output
Interlocked Axles: 2 axles, extensible to 4 interlocked axles
Maximum Speed: <24m/min
Pulse Equivalency: Variable, electronic gear numerator and optional denominator in the range from 1 to 65535
Memory Space: 32M-64M oversized memory capacity for user programs, no restriction to machining program size.
Machine Case Size: 298×202×95.2(mm)
Operation Temperature: 0 to +40°C
Storage Temperature: -40 to +60°C

Usage Features:

User-Friendly Interface: Hierarchy-based functional windows and a 7" color LCD display make operation intuitive.
Multilingual Support: Operation menu available in both Chinese and English.
Dynamic Graphic Display: Provides visual feedback during operation with 8-times zoom and free point automatic tracking.
USB Disk Program: Supports program loading and software upgrades via USB disk.
High Reliability: Designed for good resistance to plasma disturbance, lightning, and surge.
Automatic Corner Speed Control: Optimizes cutting speed at corners.
Automatic Height Control: Maintains consistent torch height during cutting.
Kerf Compensation: Accounts for the width of the cut.
Reasonability Check and Report: Provides checks and reports for user's option.
Breakpoint Restoration: Automatic power-back recovery and breakpoint memory ensure continuity of operations after interruptions.
Random Section and Piercing Point Selection: Offers flexibility in starting points.
Extended Piercing for Thick Plate: Enhanced piercing capabilities for thicker materials.
Bridging Feature for Thin Plate: Supports bridging for thin plate cutting.
Optional Piercing Position Feature: Allows precise control over piercing locations.
Transitional Cutting Operation: Ready for transitional cutting at any moment.
Short Line Machining Feature: Based on smooth travel, suitable for metal blanking and advertisement/ironwork fabrication.
Pattern Library: Includes 24 common machining parts, extensible and customizable.
Software Compatibility: Compatible with blanking software like IBE (Germany) and FASTCAM.
External Manual Control Box: Supports an extended external manual control box for additional control.

Maintenance Features:

Regular Information Verification: The manual states that information in the file will be verified regularly, and necessary amendments will be made in revised versions.
Software Upgrading: The system software can be upgraded via a USB disk, with a clear procedure outlined in the manual.
Troubleshooting Guide: A dedicated section provides fault symptoms, checks, analysis, and recommended solutions for common issues like motor failure, slow system response, travel limit alarms, no input/output, and blank screen.
Proper Care: Emphasizes the importance of proper care for the LCD screen due to its fragility.
Routine Maintenance: Recommends routine maintenance and checks per shift, secondary maintenance per month, and primary maintenance half a year for the system and cutting machine.
Dust Protection: Advises providing dust protection and regular dust cleaning in dusty environments.
Trained Operator: Recommends assigning a specially trained operator for the CNC.
Isolation Transformer: Requires an AC220V isolation transformer for personal safety and operating reliability.
Secure Wiring and Grounding: Emphasizes correct wiring and secure grounding.
No Hot Plugging: Warns against hot plugging/unplugging cables on the rear panel to prevent damage.
No Shorting of Output Ports: Advises against shorting output ports with power cables to prevent burning the CNC.
Dedicated Power Supply: The internal AC/DC power supply should not be shared with other electric appliances.
No Unauthorized Disassembly: Prohibits disassembling, assembling, or modifying the system without prior authorization and qualification.

CNC SH-2100AH-QG Specifications

General

Brand	CNC
Model	SH-2100AH-QG
Category	Cutter
Language	English