Powering up the Torchmate 5100
To power up your Torchmate 5100 CNC machine, the following items need to be powered up; Machine and Plasma Unit.
The machine will power the controller, computer, and touchscreen. The switch is located on the backside of the machine.
Once switched on, the computer and all the electronics will power up. The power switch for the plasma power supply
is located on the front of the unit. The complete user guide is available as an embedded file in the VMD. Use the button
with the question mark to access this file.
1. Power up the machine by using the ON/Off switch. (Located at the back left of the machine)
2. The VMD Application will auto start with the computer, wait for control panel to load (run.wap)
3. Verify the EMERGENCY STOP(s) are disengaged by turning the RED EMERGENCY STOP button clockwise. One on the
non-cable carrier side of the gantry and one above the monitor.
4. Press the GREEN BUTTON above the Operators Console. (This will power the motors)
5. Press DATUM. (Machine will seek back left corner)
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