1 Operator Instruction Manual For GLOBAL Control
1 Operator Instruction Manual For GLOBAL Control
1 Operator Instruction Manual For GLOBAL Control
Operator Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Front Panel Layout ........................................................................1-1
Emergency Stop ..........................................................................................................1-1
Power On ....................................................................................................1-1
Cycle Start...................................................................................................................1-2
Cycle Stop ...................................................................................................................1-2
Section 2: Operator Interface..........................................................................2-1
Navigation Toolbar.......................................................................................................2-2
Alarm...........................................................................................................................2-3
Operation Mode Menu .................................................................................................2-4
Automatic ..............................................................................................................2-4
Manual ..................................................................................................................2-5
Home Axis.............................................................................................................2-6
Ripcut....................................................................................................................2-6
Dry Run.................................................................................................................2-6
Simulation .............................................................................................................2-6
Process Menu..............................................................................................................2-7
Position, Coordinate System, Part Rotation and Current Part Program.........................2-7
Speed..........................................................................................................................2-7
Back Button .................................................................................................................2-7
Virtual Keyboard ..........................................................................................................2-8
ISO Icons.....................................................................................................................2-8
Process Dependant Buttons (Gas On, Gas High, Ignition, etc.) ....................................2-9
Process Independent Buttons (Back, Forward, Reset, etc.) ..........................................2-9
Lifter and Height Sensing Configuration ..................................................................... 2-11
Lifter Button(s)..................................................................................................... 2-11
Lifter Selection Button.......................................................................................... 2-11
Auto Height Button .............................................................................................. 2-11
Section 3: Part Programs ................................................................................3-1
Load ............................................................................................................................3-1
More ............................................................................................................................3-1
Search.........................................................................................................................3-2
Delete..........................................................................................................................3-2
Copy............................................................................................................................3-3
Move ...........................................................................................................................3-3
New.............................................................................................................................3-3
Editor...........................................................................................................................3-4
Save ............................................................................................................................3-5
Save As .......................................................................................................................3-5
Close ...........................................................................................................................3-5
Load ............................................................................................................................3-5
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1) Emergency Stop
2) Power On
Press this button to apply power to the machine control circuits. The button
illuminates to confirm the circuits are energized. The white light goes out when
power is turned off by pressing the EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton.
PL-1 Plasma Lifter Only: Press the Power On button in combination with the Cycle
Stop button to perform a homing cycle on the PL-1 lifter. This routine may be helpful
to raise the torch when a torch collision fault is caused by the torch hitting the plate.
Use to jog the machine in the Longitudinal (X) and Transverse (Y) directions or diag-
onally when in Manual Mode.
3) Cycle Start
Press to initiate machine motion. For example, when a part program is initiated or to
begin a machine homing routine.
4) Cycle Stop
Press to stop machine motion or an active process.
The switches or buttons located at 7-10 can perform many different functions. Each Global
Control panel is custom built to match the installed process tools. The exact function will be
identified on the label above the switch. Some typical functions are described below.
2.2 Alarm
Once an alarm is triggered by the Global Control, the alarm button will display a short
description of the problem. Color will be used to indicate the severity of the alarm, red is
a critical error while yellow is only a warning. Press the Alarm button to display a window
that may contain more detailed information as well as suggested solutions. Each alarm
will also be date and time stamped to aid in the diagnostic process. Once the condition(s)
that generated the alarm have been corrected, the operator can clear the alarm by
pressing the Close button. The backward (<<) and forward (>>) buttons allow the
operator to scroll through a list of multiple alarm messages.
2.3.1 Automatic
As the part program is executed in Automatic mode, the selected process will
become active.
2.3.2 Manual
Manual mode is used to position (i.e. jog) the machine.
When Manual Mode is active, the joystick or eight directional arrow buttons can be
used to move the machine. The Latch button will latch motion in the chosen
direction until another direction is chosen, the Latch button is pressed again or the
Cycle Stop button is pressed. Use the joystick in combination with the feedrate
override device to jog the machine.
2.3.3.1 X
Press to select the X-axis. The button will turn from white to green.
2.3.3.2 Y
Press to select the Y-axis.
2.3.3.3 Select All
Press to select all axis buttons shown on this screen.
2.3.3.4 Select None
Press to de-select any previously selected axis.
2.3.3.5 Disable Deskew
When this button is green, no automatic motion to correct for the gantry
not being square to the transverse axis (Y-axis) will be performed.
Whatever relationship the gantry axis is to the transverse axis at the
time the control is powered up, will remain after the homing function is
performed.
2.3.3.6 Custom
The Custom button can be used to home a single or multiple axis then
automatically move these axis to a programmed location. Please
contact the Messer Service Department to edit this file.
2.3.4 Ripcut
Select this mode and a process from the Process Menu then use the joystick
and/or jog directional buttons along with the feedrate override device to manually
cut or mark the plate.
2.3.5 Dry Run
When in Dry Run mode, the machine will move as the part program is executed but
the active process will not turn on.
2.3.6 Simulation
An operator may use Simulation mode to check a part program for syntax errors.
After a program has been loaded, press Cycle Start. The program will be executed
without any machine movement.
HD4070, Oxyfuel and ArcWriter processes are shown in the example above but are only
a small sample of the many processes available on a Messer machine. A process can
be manually selected by pressing one of the buttons. Alternatively, a process can be
automatically selected with a T-code in the part program.
2.6 Speed
The value in big, bold type is the cut speed from the latest database record applied or as
set by the part program (e.g. F-code). The actual speed is displayed below this in
smaller type. Also displayed is a corresponding bar graph and speed override
percentage.
2.10.1 Gas On
With the Oxyfuel process selected from the Process Menu and at least one Lifter
on, press the Gas on Button to turn low preheat gasses on.
2.10.2 Gas High
Press this button to turn the high preheat gasses on. This function can be used to
cut through a slag puddle or in other situations to increase the temperature of the
cutting flame.
2.10.3 Ignition
With the Gas On button green, press Ignition to remotely ignite an oxyfuel torch.
2.10.4 Ignition Confirm
This button turns on (green) when the Global Control recognizes an oxyfuel torch
as being ignited. For safety reasons, this button needs to be turned on within a
few seconds of the preheat gasses flowing and an ignition signal. The button can
be turned on manually or automatically depending on the machine configuration.
2.10.5 Start from Edge
Press this button skip the high preheat function before the start of the cut.
2.11. Process Independent Buttons
(The following buttons are visible during a Cycle Stop Condition)
2.11.1 Back
While in a cycle stop condition, press this button to move the machine backward
on path. All part program codes to turn the process on will be ignored. Use the
Feedrate Override device to control the machine speed.
2.11.2 Forward
While in a cycle stop condition, press this button to move the machine forward on
path. All part program codes to turn the process on will be ignored. Use the
Feedrate Override device to control the machine speed.
2.11.3 Jump to Start Point
If the part program contains line numbers (e.g. N1, N30, N500), this feature can
be used to quickly jump to these points. Once a number has been entered, the
machine will move directly to this point.
2.11.4 Single Block
Press to execute the part program one line at a time.
2.11.5 Return to Start
Press this button to return the machine to the part program initial start point.
2.11.6 Reset
Press to reset the part program and to refresh the part program graphic display.
(The following buttons are only visible during a Cycle Stop condition while in Oxyfuel Mode)
2.11.7 Extend
Press this button to extend the high preheat time. Press Release or Release
with Update to stop the timer and begin cutting.
2.11.8 Release
Press this button to stop the high preheat timer. The cutting oxygen and low
preheat gasses will turn on.
2.11.9 Release with Update
In addition to functionality provided by the Release button, this button will also
adjust the high preheat time to the value of the timer when this button was
pressed. This new value will be used for all subsequent pierces but will not be
saved to the current database record.
(The following buttons are visible during a Cycle Stop condition)
Yellow indicates the lifter has been turned on but automatic height
sensing for this lifter is disabled. The lifter will perform an initial
height sense (IHS) routine with the corresponding process tool.
A yellow button with the “+” sign indicates the process assigned to
this lifter is also selected.
Green indicates the lifter has been turned on and automatic height
sensing for this lifter is enabled. The lifter will perform an initial
height sense (IHS) routine with the corresponding process tool.
A green button with the “+” sign indicates the process assigned to
this lifter is also selected.
The icon on this button is the international “sum of” icon. It is used here to
activate automatic height only for those lifters where the individual Lifter Button is
also on (green).
This button will have no effect on a lifter with a yellow Lifter Button.
The combination of the Auto Height Button and the Lifter Button(s) give the
operator a lot of flexibility to control automatic height sensing for an individual or
all lifters while cutting or marking.
When this button is green, the tool on each lifter with a yellow or
green Lifter Button(s) will not perform an IHS routine when the
Cycle Start button is pressed.
Press this button to establish a new cut height by using the current
position of a lifter. It is available only with oxyfuel lifters equipped
with height sensing that support this feature.
Press this button to adjust the Park, Mirror and Likewise buttons.
Press the button again and these buttons will turn gray.
Press a folder icon or the “+” sign next to a folder icon to open a folder a see a list of files or
additional sub-folders. Use the up, down, left and right arrow buttons to navigate through the file
tree. Once a valid file is highlighted, it will be graphically displayed on the left side of the screen.
Only files with valid extensions are displayed in the list. After a file has been copied into
a folder, it may be necessary to refresh the screen in order for the file to be displayed.
Press the “-“ sign next to a folder icon to collapse the folder. Press the “+” sign to re-
open the folder.
3.1 Load
After a file has been selected, press this button to load the program. The Database icon
in the Operation menu will automatically become highlighted and the Database screen
will become visible.
3.2 More…
Press this button to view additional functions that can be performed with the selected part
program. Press the button again to hide the additional functions.
3.3 Search
Press this button to search for a file. The following screen will appear…
3.4 Delete
Press this button to delete the selected file. A box will appear asking to confirm the
request.
3.5 Copy
Select a file from the list then press the Copy button.
3.6 Move
Follow the same steps as the Copy function except the result is the file is moved to
another location rather than being copied.
3.7 New
Press this button to create a new text file.
3.8. Editor
Press this button to enter the program editor.
3.8.1 Edit
Press Edit to modify the CNC code.
Use the keyboard on this screen to make changes to the file. Press Edit again to
switch between viewing the keyboard and viewing a graphical display of the file.
3.9 Save
This button will become active after any modifications have been made to the file. Press
Save to accept any changes made to the file.
3.11 Close
Press this button to close the program Editor and return to the main Part Programs
menu.
3.12 Load
Press this button to load the program. The Database icon in the Operation menu will
automatically become highlighted and the Database screen will become visible.
Section 4: Database
Many parameters are required to properly operate a process tool. The Global Control simplifies
this process by including a machine specific, pre-configured database of these parameters. The
operator makes only a few quick selections to quickly configure the tool(s).
There are actually three separate databases used on the Messer Global Control. The operator is
able to modify values in the Working database. The buttons shown below are from the Global
Control and show how they are used to manipulate records between the databases.
A record is a group of parameters stored in a database and labeled in such a way that they can
be easily retrieved.
For example, included in the Messer Default database is a record for a high quality cut on 10 mm
mild steel with an HD4070 plasma system. This record contains all the optimum parameters to
properly configure the cutting process. Additionally, an operator may choose to modify this
record and overwrite the default record or store them as a different record all together. At the
time of installation the default values would be the same in all three databases. As the operator
makes a change to these values he/she is actually modifying values in a record in the Working
database. If the changes are then stored, they are being stored into the User Default database.
Records can only be pulled from the Messer Default database using the Import or Copy
functions.
Import Copy
Working Database
The diagram shown illustrates how records are stored within the Global Control and how they are
later retrieved. However, this record of process parameters must still be “sent” to the cutting or
marking tool. After the operator selects the database record from the list, he/she must press
Apply to send the database values to the “Current value” field in the software PLC. The PLC will
then use these values to properly setup the process tool.
Typical scenario: An operator completes a nest of 12 mm material and now switches to a job of
10 mm. He selects 10 mm; Best quality from the database menu and starts cutting. Not long into
the job he notices the cut quality is not as good as it usually is. The problem is he did not press
Apply therefore the cutting tool is still configured with the process parameters for 12 mm.
Always confirm the values in the “Current value” field match the desired database
record before executing the part program.
The first time the Database icon in the Operation menu is pressed, a screen similar to the one
below may be displayed. The operator must first select a process database.
The database search tree will now appear on the left and a table of database records will
appear on the right. The operator can select a specific database record by navigating through
the search tree until the final requirement is highlighted. This can be accomplished by
pressing on the icons in the tree view or by using the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons.
As an alternative, the operator can navigate through the table of database records, highlight
the desired record and then press the Select button. Note: The database search tree may
be different than the one shown above as it is unique for each process and machine.
At the far right of the database manager view, consumable pictures and corresponding part
numbers are displayed. Since all parameters cannot be shown in one view due to space
constraints, there are Up and Down arrow buttons at the bottom of this view to allow you to
scroll through the various pages of parameters.
The database manager view displays the parameter values for the selected database record
on top of the “Current value” being used by the process. If the two values are different a
Copy current value button will be visible to the right of the parameters. Press this button to
copy the “Current value” into the corresponding database parameter field.
4.1 Apply
Press this button to accept the material database record and send it to the selected
process. Notice in the example screen shown above, the values for cut speed, kerf
and arc voltage do not match their corresponding “Current value”. The Apply button
must be pressed to properly setup the process tool. After this button is pressed, the
Run Screen icon in the Operation menu will automatically become highlighted and
the Run Screen will become visible.
4.2 Store
Press this button to store changes made to the displayed record in the Working
database to the User Default database. The original record in the User Default
database will be overwritten. The operator must use the Import function to restore
the factory default record the Messer Default database to the User Default database.
4.3 Restore
Press this button to restore values from the User Default database to the Working
database.
4.4. Utilities
Press this button to access tools or utilities used to Import, Copy or Delete records
from the three separate databases.
For detailed parameter definitions and timing diagrams for the various processes, please see
Appendix A.
4.4.1 Import
Press the Import button and a search tree will appear on the left and Import
and Cancel buttons will be on the right. Select a record from the list on the
left and press Import. The selected record (material file) will be copied from
the Messer Default database to both the User Default and Working databases.
4.4.2 Copy
The Copy function allows an operator to create a new database record with an
existing record serving as the template. This method simplifies the creation of
new records by copying similar parameters from a current record.
Press the Copy button and a Working database search tree will appear on the
left. Navigate through the search tree to the Quality level by pressing on the
icons in the tree view or by using the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons.
A list of Materials will now appear on the right.
The operator can either select one of the materials listed or enter a new
material name. To select one of the materials, press one of the material
names listed or use the Up and Down arrow buttons. To enter a new name,
touch the white dialog box next to “new value:” and enter a new material name.
Press the Next button and follow the same procedure to select or modify the
various items in the search path (e.g. Units, Thickness, Quality, Amps, etc.).
The Copy button will again be displayed when the last item in the search path
has been entered. If any of the items from the database search tree were
modified, a new record will be created in the User Default and Working
databases when the Copy button is pressed. If none of the items were
modified or were modified to match an existing database record, the operator
will be given the option of overwriting an existing record in the User Default
and Working databases when the Copy button is pushed.
Press the Back button during this procedure will open the previously
displayed screen.
Press the Cancel button at any time to abort the procedure and go back to the
Utilities (Transfer Data) screen.
4.4.3 Delete
Press the Delete button and a Working database search tree will appear on
the left. Navigate through the search tree to the Quality level by pressing on
the icons in the tree view or by using the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow
buttons. A list of Materials will now appear on the right. Select a record and
the Delete button will turn from gray to blue indicating the record can be
deleted. Press the Delete button again to remove the record from the User
Default and Working databases.
4.4.4 Exit
Press this button to return to the Database screen.
When a part program has been loaded, a graphical picture of a part or nest will be displayed.
Entities that will are to be cut will be shown in black and those entities that are not to be cut (i.e.
rapid positioning moves) will be shown in blue.
5.1.2 Select
This button is currently not used.
5.1.2 Pan
Press this button then touch the lower half of the graphical view to shift the part
program display up. Touch the upper half of the graphical view to shift the part
program display down. Touch the right half of the graphical view to shift the part
program display left. Touch the left half of the graphical view to shift the part
program display right.
5.1.4 Zoom In
Press this button then touch a location in the graphical view. The area around this
location will become magnified.
5.3.1 Options
Press this button to access the options for plate alignment.
5.3.2 Reset
Press this button to start the plate alignment process over.
5.3.3 Done
Press this button after the plate alignment points have been
identified.
5.3.9 Options
Press this button to select new options for plate alignment.
5.3.10 Reset
Press to clear all selected points.
5.3.11 Done
After this button is pressed, the control will calculate the angle of the plate based
on the information provided. The angle will be stored in the Reference Point
previously selected and displayed in yellow at the top of the screen. Go to
Operations Menu | Process Variables | Reference Points to modify or reset this
angle to zero.
Sometimes called table home positions, there are 20 locations that can be used by the
operator to quickly align the machine to points (i.e. fixture locations) within the working
area.
To Define Points:
Touch the white dialog box next to a Reference Point to set the X dimension. Enter
a dimension from the absolute home position of the X axis to a point in the working
area. Repeat this step to define the Y dimension point. An angle may also be
assigned to each Reference Point.
An alternate method to set a Reference Point is to jog the machine to a location
within the working area, press one of the Reference Point buttons then press Use
Current Position. The current X and Y dimensions of the machine will
automatically be stored in the Reference Point.
Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the pages of Reference Points.
To Select a Point:
6.2. Plasma
6.3. Plasma #1
(The exact name of each plasma system will be displayed)
6.6. Oxyfuel
6.7. Oxyfuel
6.8 Markers
6.9. Plasma Marking (ArcWriter)
6.11.1 Home Y
After this button is pressed, all slave carriages will unclamp from the beam and
band. The master carriage will then push all slave carriages to the Y-home
position. This sequence must complete prior to setting an accurate distance
between torches.
6.11.2 Change Minimum Distance
Press this button then enter the physical distance between sequential torches.
This distance will be automatically subtracted from the <Distance> parameter.
The result is the operator only needs to enter the desired distance between
torches to properly set the spacing. Press this button again to hide the physical
distance(s).
6.11.3 <Distance>
Touch the white dialog box then enter a distance to set between torches.
6.11.4 Space All
After this button is pressed, all torches will move until they are equally spaced
per the <Distance> parameter.
6.11.5 Space From and Space To
This screen also provides the unique ability to set an unequal distance between
torches. Press these buttons to select two torches to set a distance between.
6.11.6 Space Next
Press this button to space the two torches set by the Space From and Space To
buttons a distance set by the <Distance> parameter.
6.11.7 <Torch Distance>
This read-only field shows the current distance between each torch as set by
the buttons and parameters on this screen. The number is only valid if the
torches are not manually adjusted after torch spacing.
6.12. Accessories
6.13. Lifters
7.10 Apply
Press this button to accept the information on this screen and to enter the macro
selection screen.
7.11 Macros
Press the Macros folder or the “+” sign to see a list of available macros.
7.12 Open
Navigate through the list using the arrow keys. After you have identified the desired
macro, press Open.
7.14 Quantity
Touch the white dialog box and enter the quantity needed.
7.15 Nest
Press this button to create a nest of the parts.
7.16 Load
Press this button to load the nest of parts. You will then be automatically directed to the
Database menu.
7.21 Undo
Press this button to un-nest previously nested parts in the order they were placed on the
plate.
7.22 Redo
The opposite of Undo, this button allows you to re-nest parts as they were previously
nested.
Section 9: Consumables
This feature is not yet implemented.
After pressing the Yes button, the following dialog box will open. Press the Close
button.
After pressing the Yes button, the following dialog box will open. Press the Close
button.
Press a folder icon or the “+” sign next to a folder icon to open a folder a see a list of files or
additional sub-folders. Use the up, down, left and right arrow buttons to navigate through the file
tree.
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Amps
The current the plasma power supply will use to cut the plate. The allowable current settings
are a function of the particular plasma power supply. Normally, the higher the current setting
the thicker the material that can be cut. If multiple amperage settings are available for a
certain material and thickness, the higher amperage setting will normally allow the material to
be cut faster, however, the cut quality is normally better with the lower amperage setting.
Arc Offset 15 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the arc voltage offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 0
and 15 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or equal
to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Arc voltage set point at 15 degrees would be
modified to be 0.9 times the database Arc voltage value. An interpolation algorithm is used
to determine the arc voltage set points between 0 and 15 degrees.
Arc Offset 30 Degrees:
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the arc voltage offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 15
and 30 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or equal
to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Arc voltage set point at 30 degrees would be
modified to be 0.9 times the database Arc voltage value. An interpolation algorithm is used
to determine the arc voltage set points between 15 and 30 degrees.
Arc Offset 45 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the arc voltage offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 30
and 45 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or equal
to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Arc voltage set point at 45 degrees would be
modified to be 0.9 times the database Arc voltage value. An interpolation algorithm is used
to determine the arc voltage set points between 30 and 45 degrees.
Arc Offset 52 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the arc voltage offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 45
and 52 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or equal
to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Arc voltage set point at 52 degrees would be
modified to be 0.9 times the database Arc voltage value. An interpolation algorithm is used
to determine the arc voltage set points between 45 and 52 degrees.
Arc Offset -15 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the arc voltage offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 0
and -15 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or
equal to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Arc voltage set point at -15 degrees
would be modified to be 0.9 times the database Arc voltage value. An interpolation
algorithm is used to determine the arc voltage set points between 0 and -15 degrees.
Override 52 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the Cut speed offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 45
and 52 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or equal
to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Cut speed set point at 52 degrees would be
modified to be 0.9 times the database Cut speed value. An interpolation algorithm is used to
determine the cut speed set points between 45 and 52 degrees.
Override -15 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the Cut speed offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between 0
and -15 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or
equal to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Cut speed set point at -15 degrees would
be modified to be 0.9 times the database Cut speed value. An interpolation algorithm is
used to determine the cut speed set points between 0 and -15 degrees.
Override -30 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the Cut speed offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between -15
and -30 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or
equal to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Cut speed set point at -30 degrees would
be modified to be 0.9 times the database Cut speed value. An interpolation algorithm is
used to determine the cut speed set points between -15 and -30 degrees.
Override -45 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the Cut speed offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between -30
and -45 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or
equal to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Cut speed set point at -45 degrees would
be modified to be 0.9 times the database Cut speed value. An interpolation algorithm is
used to determine the cut speed set points between -30 and -45 degrees.
Override -52 Degrees
Only used in conjunction with a rotator cutting a continuously changing bevel angle. This is
the Cut speed offset percentage that will be used when the torch bevel angle is between -45
and -52 degrees. The value should always be a number greater than 0 and less than or
equal to 1. Entering a value of 0.9 would mean the Cut speed set point at -52 degrees would
be modified to be 0.9 times the database Cut speed value. An interpolation algorithm is
used to determine the cut speed set points between -45 and -52 degrees.
Pierce height
The height of the torch tip relative to the surface of the plate during piercing operation.
Usually set to a value equal to twice the Cut height.
Pierce time
The time from when the torch reaches the pierce height to when machine motion is allowed.
This time is adjusted to allow the plasma arc to pierce through to the bottom of the plate.
Pilot arc current
Only used with Komatsu plasma systems. The current required to establish a plasma arc
between the electrode and nozzle. This value is usually adjusted so that the arc is reliably
transferred to the plate during the ignition cycle. Setting this value as small as possible and
still obtain reliable torch ignition will extend consumable life.
Plasma gas
The primary cutting gas.
Appendix C:
Amps
The current the torch will use to mark the plate. The allowable current settings are a function
of the particular plasma power supply. Normally, the higher the current setting the deeper the
scoring will be.
Arc voltage
Arc voltage set point. When sample voltage mode is Off, the torch tip to plate distance will be
controlled by this voltage set point. The higher the voltage the higher the torch tip will be off
of the plate. When sample voltage mode is On this value is not used.
Assist gas
Only valid for Komatsu plasma systems. Gas that is ported to the shield of the torch.
Auto height delay
After the cut height is reached, the delay before automatic voltage control will control the
torch height during the mark. When sample voltage mode is off, this value is normally set to
a value that allows the torch gases to stabilize. When using sample voltage mode, this value
must be set to a value greater than or equal to the value for Sample voltage delay so a
voltage set point is established before trying to automatically control the voltage.
Cut height:
The height of the torch tip relative to the surface of the plate during marking.
Cut speed
The speed at which the torch will travel while marking.
Ignition height
The height of the torch tip relative to the surface of the plate during torch ignition. Usually set
this value equal to the Cut height.
Material
The material that is going to be marked (e.g. Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, etc.).
Pilot arc current
Only used with Komatsu plasma systems. The current required to establish a plasma arc
between the electrode and nozzle. This value is usually adjusted so that the arc is reliably
transferred to the plate during the ignition cycle. Setting this value as small as possible and
still obtain reliable torch ignition will extend consumable life.
Plasma gas
The primary cutting gas.
Quality
The desired marking quality (e.g. Best, Good, Fast). The advantage of the Fast quality level
is that the cut speed is faster than Good quality and much faster than the Best quality.
Sample voltage delay
After the Cut Height is reached, the delay before the arc voltage will be sampled to
determine the arc voltage set point. This value is normally set to a value that will allow the
torch gases to stabilize so stable voltages are acquired during voltage sampling. When using
sample voltage mode, the Auto Height Delay must be set to a value greater than or equal to
the Sample Voltage Delay.
Appendix D:
Speed
Set the speed of the marking process. An F-code in the part program will override this
parameter.
Motion Delay
The length of time the machine will not move after the tool turns on.
Tool Offset
Press this button to show the X and Y coordinates from this torch to the master tool or
pointer (e.g. laser or camera). To set this torch as the master tool, enter 0 for both the X
and Y dimensions. Press this button again to hide the coordinates.
Partial Raise
When this button is turn on (green), the oxyfuel lifter will retract after each torch off
command to the distance set in the Partial Raise Height parameter. When the button is
turn off (white), the oxyfuel lifter will retract to the full up position. The default for this
button is off (white).
Partial Raise Height
The distance the torch will retract to from the top of the plate. Must have Partial Raise
button turned on for the control to use this parameter.
Safe Raise Height
The distance the torch will retract to before allowing machine motion to the next pierce
point. This parameter is used to decrease cycle time since the lifter only has to retract to
this height rather than to Partial Raise Height before moving. This parameter should be
set to the same or lower number than Partial Raise Height.
IHS Height
The distance between the plate and the torch after IHS (initial height sense) is complete.
The torch will raise the difference between the Ignition Height and the IHS Height before
starting the plasma arc.
Arc Voltage Delta Low
Not used at this time.
Arc Voltage Delta High
If the actual arc voltage is greater than the set value by this amount, the torch will stop
actively height sensing.
Tool Offset
Press this button to show the X and Y coordinates from this torch to the master tool or
pointer (e.g. laser or camera). To set this torch as the master tool, enter 0 for both the X
and Y dimensions. Press this button again to hide the coordinates.
Drill
Spindle Speed
This parameter is dependant on the type of electric drill installed on the machine. It is
used to set the rotation speed (rpm) of the shaft.
Off Delay
The length of time the machine will not move after the tool turns off.
Feed Rate
This parameter is dependant on the type of electric drill installed on the machine. It is
used to set the downward speed of the drill bit. The value of this parameter will be shown
in bold type (e.g. 1000) at the top of the Operator Interface screen when Ripcut mode
and the Drill process are both selected.
Tool Offset
Press this button to show the X and Y coordinates from this torch to the master tool or
pointer (e.g. laser or camera). To set this torch as the master tool, enter 0 for both the X
and Y dimensions. Press this button again to hide the coordinates.
(These buttons are only available when in Ripcut mode and Drill is selected from the Process Menu)
Manual Start
Press this button to start a manual drill cycle.
Retract
Press this button to interrupt the manual drill cycle or to reverse the drill direction and
return to the full up position.