Hypertherm ArcGlide Torch Height Control - Page 7

ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ArcGlide discrete interface signal examples ....................................................................................................................................2-49
Inputs ...............................................................................................................................................................................................2-49
Outputs ...........................................................................................................................................................................................2-50
CNC discrete I/O .........................................................................................................................................................................2-51
Plasma discrete I/O .....................................................................................................................................................................2-53
Optional operator console discrete I/O ..................................................................................................................................2-55
ArcGlide software setup .......................................................................................................................................................................2-56
ArcGlide axes ................................................................................................................................................................................2-57
ArcGlide THC ports .....................................................................................................................................................................2-58
ArcGlide setup parameters ........................................................................................................................................................2-59
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................3-1
Operator controls .......................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Control module ................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Lifter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................3-3
HMI .....................................................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Daily operations ..........................................................................................................................................................................................3-5
Startup procedure ...........................................................................................................................................................................3-5
Shutdown procedure ......................................................................................................................................................................3-5
ArcGlide THC operating modes ............................................................................................................................................................3-6
Manual mode...............................................................................................................................................................................................3-6
Automatic modes .......................................................................................................................................................................................3-6
Arc voltage control (AVC) disabled ............................................................................................................................................3-7
Set arc voltage mode .....................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Sampled arc voltage mode ...........................................................................................................................................................3-7
Operating the HMI .....................................................................................................................................................................................3-9
HMI screen hierarchy ...................................................................................................................................................................3-10
Main parameters ...........................................................................................................................................................................3-11
Setup parameters .........................................................................................................................................................................3-12
Diagnostics screen ......................................................................................................................................................................3-14
Installation screen .........................................................................................................................................................................3-20
Manual Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................3-22
Lifter Disabled Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................3-23
ArcGlide operating parameters ...........................................................................................................................................................3-24