Hypertherm Shape Cutting Control User Manual
Automation
Hypertherm Automation
5 Technology Drive, Suite 300
W. Lebanon, NH 03784 USA
Phone: 603-298-7970
Fax: 603-298-7977
YPERTHERM SHAPE CUTTING CONTROL
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MACHINE INTERFACE MANUAL
February 2009
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ISCLAIMER The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Hypertherm Automation. Hypertherm Automation
assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear.
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trademarks of Hypertherm Automation.
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Contents
Safety ....................................................................................................................... 1
MicroEdge .................................................................................................................... 9
Overview ............................................................................................................. 9
Keyboard Layout ............................................................................................... 10
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 10
Monitor Requirements (CRT or LCD) ................................................................ 10
Keyboard Requirements ................................................................................... 10
Optional Mouse Requirements .......................................................................... 10
THC, Joystick & Speedpots ............................................................................... 11
Machine Interface .............................................................................................. 11
Serial Port ......................................................................................................... 12
I/O Configuration ............................................................................................... 12
I/O Connector .................................................................................................... 12
I/O Interface ...................................................................................................... 13
Single Ended I/O Pinout .................................................................................... 15
Drive/Encoder Connector .................................................................................. 16
Axes Assignments ............................................................................................. 16
Drive/Encoder Pinout ........................................................................................ 17
Drive/Encoder Pinout (For 3 and 4 Axes units) ................................................. 17
THC and Joystick Interface ............................................................................... 18
Series 1 PCI Analog Card ................................................................................. 18
THC 1 ................................................................................................................ 18
THC 2 ................................................................................................................ 18
Joystick ............................................................................................................. 19
THC and Joystick Cable Grounding .................................................................. 19
Sensor THC ...................................................................................................... 20
Voltage Divider Card Pinout (Series 3) ............................................................. 20
Control & Cable Pinout for Sensor THC ............................................................ 21
I/O Configuration Type “P” ................................................................................ 21
Calibration ......................................................................................................... 22
Series 1 Analog Card ........................................................................................ 22
Edge Ti ..................................................................................................................... 23
Overview ........................................................................................................... 23
Touch Screen .................................................................................................... 23
THC, Joystick & Speedpots ............................................................................... 23
Machine Interface .............................................................................................. 24
AC Input ............................................................................................................ 24
Serial Port ......................................................................................................... 25
I/O Configuration ............................................................................................... 25
Input Mode ........................................................................................................ 26
I/O Interface ...................................................................................................... 26
I/O Pinout .......................................................................................................... 27
I/O Setup Screen ............................................................................................... 28
Lifter Interface ................................................................................................... 29
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Lifter Pinout (9 Pin Dsub) .................................................................................. 29
Plasma Interface ............................................................................................... 30
External Interlock .............................................................................................. 31
Motor Encoder Connections .............................................................................. 31
Axes Assignments ............................................................................................. 32
Optional Motor Information ................................................................................ 35
Optional Lifter Assembly Information ................................................................ 36
Plasma Interface Assembly Mountings ............................................................. 37
Optional Lifter Assembly ................................................................................... 38
Lifter Assembly Mounting .................................................................................. 38
Torch Breakaway Assembly .............................................................................. 40
Torch Mounting Block Kit .................................................................................. 41
Grounding Requirements .................................................................................. 42
Voyager III ................................................................................................................... 43
Overview ........................................................................................................... 43
Touch Screen .................................................................................................... 43
THC, Joystick & Speedpots ............................................................................... 43
Setups ............................................................................................................... 45
Drive Type ......................................................................................................... 45
Update Rate ...................................................................................................... 45
Baud Rate ......................................................................................................... 45
Light Level ......................................................................................................... 45
Drive I/O ............................................................................................................ 46
RECO I/O at Address 50 ................................................................................... 46
HTA I/O at Address 70 ...................................................................................... 46
Common Status Messages ............................................................................... 46
Machine Interface .............................................................................................. 47
I/O Configuration Type “V” ( Positive Logic Single Ended I/O ) ......................... 47
Single Ended I/O Pinout .................................................................................... 48
I/O Connector .................................................................................................... 48
Mating Connector .............................................................................................. 49
Drive/ Encoder Pinout ....................................................................................... 49
Drive/ Encoder Input Mating Connector ............................................................ 50
Analog Connection Pinout ................................................................................. 50
Analog 1 ............................................................................................................ 50
Mating Connector .............................................................................................. 51
Sensor THC Interface ....................................................................................... 51
Mating Connector .............................................................................................. 51
Voltage Divider Card Pinout ( Series 3 ) ........................................................... 51
Mating Connector .............................................................................................. 51
Mating Connector .............................................................................................. 52
SERCOS to Analog Conversion Card ............................................................... 52
Decimal Read Out ............................................................................................. 52
Address Rotary Hex Switches ( for I/O only ) .................................................... 53
Programming Port ............................................................................................. 53
Dip Switch Settings ........................................................................................... 53
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Fiber Optic Light Level: ..................................................................................... 53
Baud Rate: ........................................................................................................ 53
Error Codes: ...................................................................................................... 54
Mariner ..................................................................................................................... 55
Overview ........................................................................................................... 55
Touch Screen .................................................................................................... 55
THC, Joystick and Speedpots ........................................................................... 55
AC Input Pinout ................................................................................................. 56
E-Stop ............................................................................................................... 56
Diagram Location Din-02 .................................................................................. 56
SERCOS Motion and I/O................................................................................... 57
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Safety
Read This Manual
Read and understand this instructional manual, the cutting machine manuals, and your
employer’s safety practices.
Note: This product is not designed to be field serviceable. Please return to an authorized repair
center for any required service.
Product Listings
MicroEdge and Voyager III
Note: This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with CE and UL Safety
Standards.
Edge TI
Note: This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with CE and UL Safety
Standards.
Please contact Hypertherm Automation for further safety listing information.
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2 Safety
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
The symbols shown in this section are used to
identify potential hazards. When you see a safety
symbol in this manual or on your machine, understand
the potential for personal injury, and follow the related
instructions to avoid the hazard.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully all safety messages in this manual and
safety labels on your machine.
• Keep the safety labels on your machine in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged labels
immediately.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
the controls properly. Do not let anyone operate it
without instruction.
• Keep your machine in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may
affect safety and machine service life.
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
A signal word DANGER or WARNING is used with a
safety symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards.
• DANGER and WARNING safety labels are located
on your machine near specific hazards.
• WARNING safety messages precede related
instruc tions in this manual that may result in injury
or death if not followed correctly.
• CAUTION safety messages precede related
instructions in this manual that may result in
damage to equipment if not followed correctly.
Fire Prevention
• Be sure the area is safe before doing any cutting.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
• Remove all flammables within 35 feet (10 m) of the
cutting area.
• Quench hot metal or allow it to cool before handling
or before letting it touch combustible materials.
• Never cut containers with potentially flammable
materials inside – they must be emptied and
properly cleaned first.
• Ventilate potentially flammable atmospheres before
cutting.
• When cutting with oxygen as the plasma gas, an
exhaust ventilation system is required.
Explosion Prevention
• Do not use the plasma system if explosive dust or
vapors may be present.
• Do not cut pressurized cylinders, pipes, or any
closed container.
• Do not cut containers that have held combustible
materials.
CUTTING CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Argon-Hydrogen and Methane
Hydrogen and methane are flammable gases that
present an explosion hazard. Keep flames away from
cylinders and hoses that contain methane or hydrogen
mixtures. Keep flames and sparks away from the torch
when using methane or argon-hydrogen plasma.
WARNING
Hydrogen Detonation with Aluminum Cutting
• When cutting aluminum underwater, or with the
water touching the underside of the aluminum, free
hydrogen gas may collect under the workpiece and
detonate during plasma cutting operations.
• Install an aeration manifold on the floor of the water
table to eliminate the possibility of hydrogen
detonation. Refer to the Appendix section of this
manual for aeration manifold details.
Safety 3
Touching live electrical parts can cause a fatal shock
or severe burn.
• Operating the plasma system completes an
electrical circuit between the torch and the
workpiece. The workpiece and anything touching
the workpiece are part of the electrical circuit.
• Never touch the torch body, workpiece or the water
in a water table when the plasma system is
operating.
Electric Shock Prevention
All Hypertherm plasma systems use high voltage
in the cutting process (200 to 400 VDC are
common). Take the following precautions when
operating this system:
• Wear insulated gloves and boots, and keep your
body and clothing dry.
• Do not stand, sit or lie on – or touch – any wet
surface when using the plasma system.
• Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry
insulating mats or covers big enough to prevent any
physical contact with the work or ground. If you must
work in or near a damp area, use extreme caution.
• Provide a disconnect switch close to the power
supply with properly sized fuses. This switch allows
the operator to turn off the power supply quickly in
an emergency situation.
• When using a water table, be sure that it is correctly
connected to earth ground.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
• Install and ground this equipment according to the
instruction manual and in accordance with national
and local codes.
• Inspect the input power cord frequently for damage
or cracking of the cover. Replace a damaged power
cord immediately. Bare wiring can kill.
• Inspect and replace any worn or damaged torch
leads.
• Do not pick up the workpiece, including the waste
cutoff, while you cut. Leave the workpiece in place
or on the workbench with the work cable attached
during the cutting process.
• Before checking, cleaning or changing torch parts,
disconnect the main power or unplug the power
supply.
• Never bypass or shortcut the safety interlocks.
• Before removing any power supply or system
enclosure cover, disconnect electrical input power.
Wait 5 minutes after disconnecting the main power
to allow capacitors to discharge.
• Never operate the plasma system unless the power
supply covers are in place. Exposed power supply
connections present a severe electrical hazard.
• When making input connections, attach proper
grounding conductor first.
• Each Hypertherm plasma system is designed to be
used only with specific Hypertherm torches. Do not
substitute other torches which could overheat and
present a safety hazard.
Use proper precautions when handling printed
circuit boards.
STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN DAMAGE CIRCUIT BOARDS
• Store PC boards in anti-static containers.
• Wear a grounded wrist strap when handling
PC boards.
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The plasma arc by itself is the heat source used for
cutting. Accordingly, although the plasma arc has not
been identified as a source of toxic fumes, the
material being cut can be a source of toxic fumes or
gases that deplete oxygen.
Fumes produced vary depending on the metal that is
cut. Metals that may release toxic fumes include, but
are not limited to, stainless steel, carbon steel, zinc
(galvanized), and copper.
In some cases, the metal may be coated with a
substance that could release toxic fumes. Toxic
coatings include, but are not limited to, lead (in some
paints), cadmium (in some paints and fillers), and
beryllium.
Gases produced by plasma cutting vary based on the
material to be cut and the method of cutting, but may
include ozone, oxides of nitrogen, hexavalent
chromium, hydrogen, and other substances if such
are contained in or released by the material being cut.
Caution should be taken to minimize exposure to
fumes produced by any industrial process. Depending
upon the chemical composition and concentration of
the fumes (as well as other factors, such as
ventilation), there may be a risk of physical illness,
such as birth defects or cancer.
It is the responsibility of the equipment and site owner
to test the air quality in the area where the equipment
is used and to ensure that the air quality in the
workplace meets all local and national standards
and regulations.
TOXIC FUMES CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH
The air quality level in any relevant workplace
depends on site-specific variables such as:
• Table design (wet, dry, underwater).
• Material composition, surface finish, and
composition of coatings.
• Volume of material removed.
• Duration of cutting or gouging.
• Size, air volume, ventilation and filtration of the
work area.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Number of welding and cutting systems in
operation.
• Other site processes that may produce fumes.
If the workplace must conform to national or local
regulations, only monitoring or testing done at the site
can determine whether the site is above or below
allowable levels.
To reduce the risk of exposure to fumes:
• Remove all coatings and solvents from the metal
before cutting.
• Use local exhaust ventilation to remove fumes from
the air.
• Do not inhale fumes. Wear an air-supplied
respirator when cutting any metal coated with,
containing, or suspected to contain toxic elements.
• Assure that those using welding or cutting
equipment, as well as air-supplied respiration
devices, are qualified and trained in the proper use
of such equipment.
• Never cut containers with potentially toxic materials
inside. Empty and properly clean the container first.
• Monitor or test the air quality at the site as needed.
• Consult with a local expert to implement a site plan
to ensure safe air quality.
Safety 5
Instant-On Torches
Plasma arc comes on immediately when the torch
switch is activated.
A PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS
The plasma arc will cut quickly through gloves and
skin.
• Keep away from the torch tip.
• Do not hold metal near the cutting path.
• Never point the torch toward yourself or others.
Eye Protection Plasma arc rays produce intense
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that
can burn eyes and skin.
• Use eye protection in accordance with applicable
national or local codes.
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses or goggles with
side shields, and a welding helmet) with appropriate
lens shading to protect your eyes from the arcʼs
ultraviolet and infrared rays.
Lens Shade
Arc Current AWS (USA) ISO 4850
Up to 100 A No. 8 No. 11
100-200 A No. 10 No. 11-12
200-400 A No. 12 No. 13
Over 400 A No. 14 No. 14
ARC RAYS CAN BURN EYES AND SKIN
Skin Protection Wear protective clothing to protect
against burns caused by ultraviolet light, sparks and
hot metal.
• Gauntlet gloves, safety shoes and hat.
• Flame-retardant clothing to cover all exposed areas.
• Cuffless trousers to prevent entry of sparks and
slag.
• Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter
or matches, from your pockets before cutting.
Cutting Area Prepare the cutting area to reduce
reflection and transmission of ultraviolet light:
• Paint walls and other surfaces with dark colors to
reduce reflection.
• Use protective screens or barriers to protect others
from flash and glare.
• Warn others not to watch the arc. Use placards or
signs.
Work Cable Attach the work cable securely to the
workpiece or the work table with good metal-to-metal
contact. Do not connect it to the piece that will fall
away when the cut is complete.
Work Table Connect the work table to an earth
ground, in accordance with appropriate national or
local electrical codes.
GROUNDING SAFETY
Input Power
• Be sure to connect the power cord ground wire to
the ground in the disconnect box.
• If installation of the plasma system involves
connecting the power cord to the power supply, be
sure to connect the power cord ground wire
properly.
• Place the power cord's ground wire on the stud first,
then place any other ground wires on top of the
power cord ground. Fasten the retaining nut tightly.
• Tighten all electrical connections to avoid excessive
heating.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. ANSI Standard Z49.1,
Safety in Welding and Cutting,
American
Welding Society, 550 LeJeune Road
P.O. Box 351020, Miami, FL 33135
2. ANSI Standard Z49.2,
Fire Prevention in the Use of Cutting and
Welding Processes,
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
3. ANSI Standard Z87.1,
Safe Practices for Occupation and
Educational Eye and Face Protection,
American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
4. AWS F4.1,
Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for
Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have Held
Hazardous Substances,
American Welding Society
550 LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
5. AWS F5.2,
Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting,
American Welding Society
550 LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
6. CGA Pamphlet P-1,
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders,
Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
7. CSA Standard W117.2,
Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting,
Canadian Standards Association Standard Sales
178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1R3, Canada
8. NFPA Standard 51B,
Cutting and Welding Processes,
National
Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
9. NFPA Standard 70–1978,
National Electrical Code,
National Fire
Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
10. OSHA,
Safety and Health Standards,
29FR 1910
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
• Never lubricate cylinder valves or regulators with oil
or grease.
• Use only correct gas cylinders, regulators, hoses
and fittings designed for the specific application.
• Maintain all compressed gas equipment and
associated parts in good condition.
• Label and color-code all gas hoses to identify the
type of gas in each hose. Consult applicable
national or local codes.
GAS CYLINDERS CAN
EXPLODE IF DAMAGED
COMPRESSED GAS EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If
damaged, a cylinder can explode.
• Handle and use compressed gas cylinders in
accordance with applicable national or local codes.
• Never use a cylinder that is not upright and secured
in place.
• Keep the protective cap in place over valve except
when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.
• Never allow electrical contact between the plasma
arc and a cylinder.
• Never expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks,
slag or open flame.
• Never use a hammer, wrench or other tool to open
a stuck cylinder valve.
Prolonged exposure to noise from cutting or gouging
can damage hearing.
• Use approved ear protection when using plasma
system.
• Warn others nearby about the noise hazard.
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING
Pacemaker and hearing aid operation can be affected
by magnetic fields from high currents.
Pacemaker and hearing aid wearers should consult a
doctor before going near any plasma arc cutting and
gouging operations.
To reduce magnetic field hazards:
• Keep both the work cable and the torch lead to one
side, away from your body.
• Route the torch leads as close as possible to the
work cable.
• Do not wrap or drape the torch lead or work cable
around your body.
• Keep as far away from the power supply as
possible.
PACEMAKER AND HEARING
AID OPERATION
A PLASMA ARC CAN
DAMAGE FROZEN PIPES
Frozen pipes may be damaged or can burst if you
attempt to thaw them with a plasma torch.
Safety 7
WARNING LABEL
This warning label is affixed to some power supplies. It is
important that the operator and maintenance technician
understand the intent of these warning symbols as described.
The numbered text corresponds to the numbered boxes on
the label.
1. Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire.
1.1 Keep flammables away from cutting.
1.2 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and have
a watchperson ready to use it.
1.3 Do not cut on any closed containers.
2. The plasma arc can cause injury and
burns.
2.1 Turn off power before disassembling torch.
2.2 Do not hold the material near cutting path.
2.3 Wear complete body protection.
3. Electric shock from torch or wiring can kill.
Protect yourself from electric shock.
3.1 Wear insulating gloves. Do not wear wet or
damaged gloves.
3.2 Insulate yourself from work and ground.
3.3 Disconnect input plug or power before
working on machine.
4. Breathing cutting fumes can be hazardous
to your health.
4.1 Keep your head out of the fumes.
4.2 Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to
remove the fumes.
4.3 Use ventilating fan to remove the fumes.
5. Arc rays can burn eyes and injure skin.
5.1 Wear hat and safety glasses. Use ear
protection and button shirt collar. Use
welding helmet with correct shade of filter.
Wear complete body protection.
6. Become trained and read the instructions
before working on the machine or cutting.
7. Do not remove or paint over (cover)
warning labels.
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MicroEdge
Overview
The MicroEDGE™ PC based motion
control from Hypertherm Automation
is specifically for the metal cutting
industry. This control package
provides a unique combination of
flexible table configurations,
expandable features and an
unparalleled ease of use.
MicroEDGE utilizes our proprietary
Graphical User Interface (GUI) and
SoftMotion Technology with motion
control operation of up to four axes
with 24 I/O signals.
This product offers a unique
approach to the motion control
market by allowing custom
configuration the final package by
adding a PC style Monitor, Keyboard
and Mouse.
Additional features such as Joystick,
Speed Pots, Integrated Sensor THC,
networking, CAD/CAM Software,
Nesting Software provide unlimited
combinations of options for
increased productivity.
MicroEDGE™
Rear View
Operation and maintenance of
automated equipment involves
potential hazards. Personnel should
take precautions to avoid injury. This
equipment should only be opened by
trained service personnel.
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Keyboard Layout
Typical Keyboard Layout
Keyboard Functions
Function Keys F1-F8 are equivalent to the soft keys on the display screen.
Function Key F9 is equivalent to the START key.
Function Key F10 and Pause Key are equivalent to the STOP key.
Function Key F11 is equivalent to the MANUAL MODE key.
Function Key F12 is equivalent to the HELP key.
Arrow direction keys are used for manual motion.
The HOME key is equivalent to the PREV field key.
The END key is equivalent to the NEXT field key.
The [ key is equivalent to the purple arrow shift key.
The ] key is equivalent to the blue arrow shift key.
The Esc key is equivalent to the CANCEL key.
To exit the control software press Alt F4.
To switch between applications press Alt Tab.
A color coded key cap sticker set is provided to allow easy reference to the keys
used by the control software.
System Requirements
Monitor Requirements (CRT or LCD)
Standard VGA capable 1240 x780 analog monitors or better with 15 pin High
Density D-sub connector. Touch screen displays are also supported.
Keyboard Requirements
Standard 101/ 104 Key PS/2 or USB Compatible Keyboard
Optional Mouse Requirements
PS/2 or USB Compatible Mouse
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THC, Joystick & Speedpots
Optional features for two Sensor THC, one Joystick and two Speedpots are
offered.
Note: Use of some monitors and other devices may require loading of a device
driver for operation. Many standard device drivers are located in the C:\CABS or
C:\CABS\I386 folders.
Machine Interface
The MicroEDGE shape cutting control is an extremely versatile product offering
up to four configurable axes of motion, configurable I/O locations and a
convenient table interface for ease of installation. The control features may also
be expanded through use of optional analog and network interface cards.
The rear panel of the control has several cable connectors to connect the control
to power, I/O and communication ports. These connectors are clearly labeled as
to their function.
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MicroEdge
AC Input
The AC power cable is inserted into the AC power connector and plugged into a
standard 3-way 110 or 220 volt outlet. The control has a universal AC input
power module that allows the user to plug into either voltage without changing
additional jumpers. In addition, the AC Power connector contains an integral
fuse receptacle and line filter.
A remote communications link can be connected to one of the two serial ports
and an external ground (PE) lug for earth grounding of the unit is also provided.
Serial Port
Please refer to the Ports Information section of the Installation Guide for
additional information on configuration of Serial ports for communication. Note:
Serial ports for the MicroEDGE are not optically isolated. Appropriate grounding
or after market port isolator or protocol converter to add optical isolation is
recommended.
I/O Configuration
The cables that connect the control to the cutting machine are attached to the I/O
(Input/Output), and the DRIVE/ENCODER connectors. For the purposes of this
guide Single Ended I/O is referred to as Type “P” configuration.
The information provided here is the basic information for connection of the
shape cutting control to the cutting table. Each machine interface will vary
slightly based on the cutting table configuration and features. Additionally, I/O
pinout information may vary slightly based on the configuration of the selected
I/O and their locations. Changes to the I/O configuration may be made in the
password protected I/O screen. All controls are shipped with the default
selection of Inputs and interface locations for the selected control Interface (I/O)
configuration. Installation and service should only be performed by a qualified
service technician.
I/O Connector
The I/O connector is a standard sex circular CPC connector from AMP. This
connector was specifically chosen for its rugged industrial design and its metal
insulation characteristics for EMI/RFI noise immunity.
In the single ended I/O scheme, a ground is provided on the I/O pin. The
advantage to single ended I/O is that it takes one pin for each point versus two
for the double-ended I/O scheme, thus increasing the total number of I/O points
available to the user.
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I/O Mating Connector
Connector AMP #208470-1
Backshell AMP #208945-8
Sockets (16-18 ga) AMP #66101-3
Sockets (20-24 ga) AMP #66105-3
MicroEdge
I/O Interface
Connecting single ended I/O to the control. These examples assume a +24V
power supply has been connected across pins 34 and 36 of the control, or that
the optional internal +24V power supply has been installed.
Output tied to external Cut On Input tied to Cut Sense Relay
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MicroEdge
Examples of possible circuits
Output
Input
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