ESAB CROSSBOW - M-Codes

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4.27.8 M-Codes
M00 – Program Stop
This code may be used to stop program execution at a specific point in the program, such as at the
start of cutting operations. To continue program execution, the operator must press the【START】key.
M02 – Program End
This code indicates the end of the program, and must appear on the last line of the program.
M07 – Cutting Cycle Start
This code starts an automatic cutting cycle:
1) When oxy-fuel cutting:
a. Holds machine motion
b. Initiates preheat timer
c. When preheat time is finished, turns on cutting oxygen and initiates pierce timer
d. When pierce timer is finished, releases machine motion.
2) When plasma cutting:
a. Holds machine motion
b. Performs and Initial Height Sensing operation
c. When the Initial Height is set, energizes the Plasma Start output
d. When Arc-On is received, releases machine motion.
M08 – Cutting Cycle Stop
This code turns off the cutting process tool.
1) When oxy-fuel cutting:
a. Holds machine motion
b. Closes the cutting oxygen valve
c. Initiates the bleed down timer
d. When timer is finished, releases machine motion
2) When plasma cutting:
a. Holds machine motion
b. Turns off the Plasma Start output
c. Raises the torch
d. When Arc-On is received, releases machine motion.