Messer Cutting Systems SENSOMAT - ALFA User Manual

SHORT OPERATING MANUAL
August 2004 - Software Version 1.00
1
SENSOMAT
®
- ALFA
The SENSOMAT
®
ALFA Box is the electronic part of the ALFA torch with integrated
height sensing. This box is mounted at the top of the torch carriage and contains the
sensor electronics and the motor control for the height adjustment with the control
electronics.
 WARNING! The SENSOMAT
®
ALFA does not operate on a capacitive basis and
reacts only to ferromagnetic material. Touching the torch with the hand causes no reaction
from the height sensing. When the torch is moving there is a danger of injury by
clamping. Never touch a moving torch with your hand!
STATUS AND
ERROR
DISPLAY
RAISE
BUTTON
↑
LOWER
BUTTON
→
SET
BUTTON
←
0 – 1
1– 0
0 – 0

Messer Cutting Systems SENSOMAT - ALFA Specifications

General

Brand	Messer Cutting Systems
Model	SENSOMAT - ALFA
Category	Cutter
Language	English

Summary

SENSOMAT® - ALFA System

General Safety Warning

Product operates on ferromagnetic material only. Avoid touching moving torch to prevent clamping injury.

Adjustment Procedure

Adjust working height using UP/DOWN buttons and set height with SET button on SENSOMAT® ALFA Box or control panel.

Sensing Height Correction

Fine-tune sensing height during automatic operation using yellow UP/DOWN buttons.

Remote Adjustment

Modify sensing height during automatic operation by holding SET button and moving carriage.

Amplification Adjustment

Adjust sensor signal amplification factor using SET, UP, and DOWN buttons in different operational modes.

Display Indicators

Interpreting display figures (0/1) and bar for automatic mode status and height sensing direction.

Collision Detection

System recognizes collision with workpiece and initiates upward movement of height sensing.