ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual 3-5
OPERATION
Daily operations
Startup procedure
The ArcGlide THC receives its power directly from the plasma system. Therefore, to supply power to the ArcGlide, you
must connect the power cord and power ON the plasma system.
To power ON an entire cutting system, power on the units in the following order:
1. CNC
2. Plasma system and ArcGlide THC
Automatic diagnostic tests
When the ArcGlide THC is powered ON, the control module automatically performs 3 tests to verify that the system is
ready to operate. These tests:
1. Check that the necessary Hypernet connections are operational. The minimum Hypernet requirement is the link
between the HMI or CNC and the control module. In a Hypernet configuration, if the Hypernet link between the
ArcGlide and the plasma system is not active, the plasma system will not power ON.
2. Return the lifter to the Home position.
3. Calibrate the baseline stall force and return the torch to the home position.
If the system does not perform as expected in these tests, an error message displays on the HMI and the CNC. For
more information on error messages, see the Maintenance section in this manual.
Shutdown procedure
As discussed in Startup procedure, the ArcGlide THC does not have its own power ON and OFF switches. When
power is turned off at the plasma system, the ArcGlide will also power OFF.
In addition, if you disable the ArcGlide with the ENABLE/DISABLE switch on the lifter unit, the plasma system will also
turn off.
Note: Do not disconnect the power cord on the ArcGlide control module to power OFF the ArcGlide THC.
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