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ROBOT3T THC3T-02 Operation Manual

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Notes on safety:
Improper use or disregard of these warnings may result in the injury or death of
people.
 Do not, in any manner, process, take apart, or make changes to this product.
 When installing this product, we recommend that if technical knowledge
becomes necessary please consult a qualified mechanic.
 Do not operate this product with wet hands, wet gloves, or any wet clothing.
 Provide adequate protection for all risks associated with plasma cutting.
 Before turning the unit on, secure the safety of others, and read and
understand all instructions. If you have any questions or concerns, do not
continue.
 After assembly, secure protection of contact terminals from operator's touch.
Here are the addresses where you can get help if you encounter problems:
 E-mail: sales@robot3t.com
 Website : www.robot3t.com
Thank you for purchasing ROBOT3T product.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir
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  • Page 1 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Notes on safety: Improper use or disregard of these warnings may result in the injury or death of people.  Do not, in any manner, process, take apart, or make changes to this product.
  • Page 2 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Device information 1.1 Introduction Compact THC3T-02 with Step/Dir output uses arc voltage to maintain a consistent distance from the plate while the torch is cutting. This allows the system to maintain proper torch height regardless of variations in the material, of flatness of the cutting bed.
  • Page 3 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Fig2. Connection diagram...
  • Page 4 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir 1.3 Main board LEDs Status: Power red LED; Run yellow LED (THC ready); Height green LED (Torch height OK); LED1 display “Up”, “Down”, “Height” status of Z-axis; LED2 is arc-voltage value from plasma cutter.
  • Page 5 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir 1.4 Divider board Fig4. DIVIDER board SW MODE DIVIDER SW 1 SW 2 Discription 100:1 Voltage divide ratio 1:100 50:1 Voltage divide ratio 1:50 EXT- Voltage input of 1:50 50:1 divider EXT(extension) 2 Setup parameters Press “menu”...
  • Page 6 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Device will change to auto mode when Area for control the arc voltage from: A001 to A050 [Voltage Set - Area for control] to [Voltage Set + Area for control] Sensitive This parameter determines the value S100 to S800 respond of Z axis motion.
  • Page 7 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir 3 Signals summary of THC3T-02 3.1 Power supply Fig5. Power Supply 3.2 Arc-voltage When connecting directly, use the shortest possible cables for connecting the plasma cutter with THC controller - it is recommended the THC controller to be mounted directly...
  • Page 8 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Fig 6. Connect Arc-voltage from DIVIDER board...
  • Page 9 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Fig 7: Connecting the plasma source with DIVIDER While being a universal THC, accepting full raw arc voltage for most any plasma cutter on the market, an exciting new standard feature of this unit is the addition of a 1:50 divider for an extremely fast, simple installation on most major brands.
  • Page 10 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir standard equipped with a low voltage output of 1:50 divider. This ratio is the most commonly used division in most major brands and there will most likely be a plug for this connection on the outside of the cutter's unit.
  • Page 11: Breakout Board

    Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir 3.4 Input Step/Dir (opto) shield BREAKOUT BOARD Fig10. Step/dir from breakout board 3.5 Output ACR_OK (OPTO) If the device operated at auto mode, ARC_OK signal is activated. INPUT BREAKOUT BOARD Fig11. Arc_Ok output...
  • Page 12 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir 3.6 Output Step/Dir to Driver-Z shield DRIVER Z-AXIS Fig12. Output Step/Dir to driver Z 4. Fast connect  Step 1: Turn off plasma cutter.  Step 2: Connect power supply. Fig13. Power Supply After switching power on, red LED is turn on, the THC controller's display shows "thc"...
  • Page 13 Driver-Z Turn on THC3T-01 and wait yellow LED blink  Jog up/down on MACH3 software to control Z-axis  OK  Turn off THC3T-02 and go to Step5; In case of Z-axis can’t goes up/down  Error.2-page.16  Step 5: Arc_Ok output.
  • Page 14 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir  Step 6: Connect Arc-voltage (page.8&9) Turn on THC3T-02 and wait yellow LED blink. Press “menu” button 4-times to select “ ” mode (fig.17-page.14). Fig17. ARC-voltage parameter Turn on plasma cutter and read arc-voltage area on LED display (example: Arc-voltage area from 110 to 120) ...
  • Page 15 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir Device will change to auto mode and turn on relay ARC_OK when: 120 < Arc_volatge < 180. Fig19. Area for control parameter Arc_voltage = Set-height Height green LED turn on Arc_voltage > Set-height Z-axis goes down Arc_voltage <...
  • Page 16 Operation manual – THC3T-02 with Step/Dir 5. Fault processing Code Name Causes Countermeasures -Replace the THC; -The THC is broken; -Connect the power -The power is not supply; connected; Error.1 Power fault -Check that the power -The line of power line are wired correctly;...