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2–Installation
Optional operator console I/O signals
The following discrete signals are used between the control module and the optional, customized operator console:
Manual Disable Switch: When this switch is active, its contact input signal indicates that the cutting station connected
to this THC is disabled and will not operate when an active Cut Control command is issued from the CNC.
If the plasma system is capable of turning OFF remotely, then it will be turned OFF whenever this disable
switch is active. When neither the Manual Disable nor Manual Select inputs are active, the CNC can select
the individual stations under program control.
Manual Select Switch: This switch’s contact input signal indicates that the connected station will be manually forced
into the active state and will operate when an active Cut Control command is issued from the CNC. When
the Manual Disable or Manual Select inputs are inactive, the CNC can select the individual stations under
part program control.
Torch UP Switch: This is a switch contact input signal that raises the torch. This input raises the torch manually if the
torch is not cutting. The manual motion starts as a 0.01-inch jog; after a 1/2 second, the motion remains at
the slow speed. After an additional second, the motion accelerates to the intermediate programmed speed.
If the torch is in the process of cutting, this input increases the voltage setpoint at a rate of 0.2 V every
1/4 second.
Torch DOWN Switch: This is a switch contact input signal that can be used to lower the connected torch. This input will
cause the torch to lower manually. The manual motion starts as a 0.01-inch jog; after 1/2 second, the motion
remains at the slow IHS speed. After an additional second, the motion accelerates to the intermediate
programmed speed. If the torch is in the process of cutting, this input decreases the voltage setpoint at a
rate of 0.2V every 1/4second.
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