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Proma MyPlasm CNC - User Manual

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MyPlasm CNC System
Installer's manual:
Assembly and commissioning*
v1.2.mont.
Łukasz Prokop
*This manual is not a manual for the program,
User manual can be downloaded from proma-elektronika.com
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Summary

Safety

Grounding, shielding

Protective earthing to discharge plasma arc potential. Avoid ground loops.

Emergency stop

Controller's emergency stop input interrupts operation. Auxiliary contacts for power cut-off.

Example diagram

Basic parameters and requirements

Commissioning the controller

Software installation

Instructions for downloading and installing the MyPlasm CNC software and drivers.

Power supply and initial start-up

Connecting the 24V DC power supply and USB cable; checking communication status.

Connecting the motors

Connecting stepper motor drivers using STEP/DIR signals, using twisted pairs.

Configuration of drives

Configuration of axis directions

Setting the correct direction of movement for each axis in the software.

Configuration of gear ratios

Setting gear ratios to translate motor rotation into axis movement.

Micro-stepping division

Setting motor micro-stepping division to match software and driver configuration.

Configuration validity test

Testing axis configuration by moving and comparing screen coordinates with actual displacement.

Speed and dynamic movement settings

Adjusting maximum speed, hand speed, safety speed, and acceleration for optimal performance.

Dynamic test in automatic operation.

Testing machine dynamics in simulation mode without plasma activation.

Reference - Home; Limit switches

Connecting the limit switches

Wiring PNP/NPN sensors and mechanical limit switches to the controller inputs.

SETTING THE HOMING

Configuring homing direction, speed, and testing the XYZ reference procedure.

Soft Limits

Connecting the plasma source

Connecting the interface

Connecting the plasma interface module via RS485 bus; shield connection.

Arc striking control ( Start; Stop )

Activating arc ignition using the SPACE key or torch symbol button.

Measurement of plasma arc voltage.

Measuring plasma arc voltage for torch height control; understanding voltage dividers.

Interface;source configuration

Configuring plasma interface multiplier, voltage divider, and THC settings.

THC arc voltage measurement test.

Performing a manual cut test to read and verify ARC voltage for THC.

Anti-collision system

Material height detection

Floating Head

Mechanical height detection using a torch on an additional guide.

OHMIC - touch; contact system.

Electrical circuit system for height detection based on contact with material.

Combined OHMIC; Floating Head; collision system.

Combining systems for enhanced reliability and fault tolerance.

Limitation of detection frequency

Setting area limits for detection to avoid repeated measurements.

Special functions

Pointing

Function for centering holes for subsequent drilling or marking.

Running time counters, number of pierces

Counters for tracking operation time and number of piercing operations.

Out1; Out2 outputs of additional functions:

Configuring auxiliary outputs for external devices like relays.

Functions of input1, input2

Assigning functions like HOME, ARC OK, or Start/Stop to input terminals.

Laser pointer

Using a laser pointer for material positioning and referencing before cutting.

Engraving; Scribber

Function for engraving or scribing text/graphics on material.

Start-up delay

Setting delay for automatic operation start for external equipment.

Gas cutting function

Enabling gas cutting with preheating options for pond formation.

Milling function

Enabling milling operations with options for depth and grooving.

Faster of THC response

Adjusting THC response speed for deformed materials or corrugated sheeting.

Rotary axis functions*

Information regarding support for rotary axis functionality (BETA version).

Automatic arc restart

System retry mechanism if no main arc is detected.

Backlash testing

Testing for mechanical backlash in axes by small movements.

Profiles options

Creating a new profile

Creating a new profile for specific cutting tasks or configurations.

Configuration and profile data folder

Location of configuration data and profile files; editing logo graphics.

Password protection of profile;configuration

Securing system configuration and profiles with a password.

Recovery and data transfer

Proma MyPlasm CNC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandProma
ModelMyPlasm CNC
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish