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Original Instructions OPERATOR'S MANUAL Version 0820B...
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SAFETY IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the standards and safety precautions associated with this machine. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. Safe operation of the machine depends on its proper use and the precautions you take. Only trained personnel —...
Do not remove any safety decals. If any safety lockout/tagout device to secure the Main Disconnect decals become worn or damaged, contact Tormach Technical switch in the OFF position. Points in the electrical Support for guidance on receiving replacement decals.
ABOUT YOUR MACHINE IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About this machine's specifications. CONTENTS 2.1 Performance Expectations Reference 2.2 Specifications Reference...
SITE REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the site requirements of this machine (including electrical and power requirements). Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 3.1 General Site and Space Requirements 3.2 Electrical and Power Requirements 3.3 Air Requirements 3.4 Plasma Source Requirements...
3.4 PLASMA SOURCE REQUIREMENTS Tormach recommends either the Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP or the Powermax 65 plasma sources for use with the 1300PL. Plasma sources ordered directly from Tormach will include the correct CNC control interface and cables. If you would like to use your own plasma source, the minimum requirements are as follows: Blowback style arc-start.
INSTALLATION IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the installation process required for this machine. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 4.1 Before You Begin 4.2 Move the Pallet 4.3 Unpack the Machine Crate 4.4 Remove Frame from Crate 4.5 Level the Machine Frame and Water Table 4.6 Install Side Panels and Cable Carriers...
Verify the received goods against the packing list. If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Email support@tormach.com to contact Tormach Technical Support for guidance on how to proceed.
If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact confident in its safe operation. Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Email support@tormach.com to contact Tormach Technical 4.4.1 Lifting Frame Support for guidance on how to proceed.
1. Examine the level on the water table to determine if you must make adjustments. The water table on the 1300PL is supported on two adjustable rails, one on each side of the table.
A properly filled water table is critical for safe operation of the 1300PL. The water table traps a majority of the metal particulates released in the cutting process and keeping it filled is important for maintaining good air quality in your shop space.
4.13 CALIBRATE INITIAL HEIGHT SENSING 4.13.1 Set Ohmic Probing Sensitivity The ohmic probing system on the 1300PL relies on a calibrated resistance value between the torch cap and the workpiece. If you do not calibrate your ohmic probe, you may find that it is triggered by water on the work piece or inside the torch cap.
Note: Detailed information on configuring and using the PathPilot controller is provided in the PathPilot The torch lifter head on the 1300PL contains a spring-loaded manual at tormach.com/support.. switch to serve as a backup for ohmic probing or to be used when ohmic probing is inconvenient.
SYSTEM BASICS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the main components of the machine and how it moves. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 5.1 System Reference 5.2 Basic Controls Reference 5.3 Connectors Reference 5.4 Plasma Source Control 5.5 Plasma Settings Reference...
5: SYSTEM BASICS 5.4 PLASMA SOURCE CONTROL The 1300PL uses a 7-pin connector for controlling the plasma source. A 7-pin to 14-pin cable is included with your machine to control Hypertherm plasma sources. The pin-out of the 7-pin connector on the electrical cabinet is as follows:...
5.5 PLASMA SETTINGS REFERENCE LED. Very slowly, jog downwards until the LED comes on. PathPilot for the 1300PL has several machine-specific settings that you might need to adjust after setting up your machine. Note: For a full overview of how to use PathPilot, refer to the PathPilot manual at tormach.com/support.
BASIC OPERATIONS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the basic operations required for most projects, organized as a suggested project workflow. CONTENTS 6.1 Selecting a Method for Initial Height Sensing (IHS) 6.2 Making Your First Cuts 6.3 Use the AutoFS Material Picker...
IHS system. This guarantees a consistent pierce height, which prolongs consumable life. M200 (AutoFS) The 1300PL has two methods of detecting the Z location of the G15 (probe) workpiece before a cut. Choose which method to use based on G16 (pierce) your workpiece, cutting situation, and machine setup.
6.3 USE THE AUTOFS MATERIAL PICKER test cut in. PathPilot on the 1300PL is designed so that you do not need to 2. Place the metal on the cutting table and connect the manually program feeds and speeds in your G-code. Instead, ground clamp to it.
PROGRAMMING IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the languages that are understood and interpreted by PathPilot. CONTENTS 7.1 Plasma Specific G-Codes 7.2 Plasma Specific M-Codes...
7: PROGRAMMING 7.1 PLASMA SPECIFIC G-CODES Note: For information on all other supported G- and M-codes, refer to the PathPilot manual at tormach.com/support. G-Code Name Description Workpiece Probe vertically downwards towards the end of travel until the ohmic cap contacts the work piece.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the required maintenance procedures that you must do so that this machine operates as designed. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 8.1 Maintenance Safety 8.2 Maintenance Schedules 8.3 Adjust Belt Tension 8.4 Adjust Rack and Pinion Preload...
Tools and Items Required 8.1.2 Swarf Maintenance Procedures Allen Key Set Wear work gloves. The drive belts on the 1300PL should be checked for wear and tensioned several times a year to avoid lost motion and 8.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES reduced machine accuracy.
Allen Key Set Crescent Wrench The rack and pinion gear drive on the 1300PL uses a spring preload to allow the pinion gear to self adjust to compensate wear on the rack and reduce backlash. It is preset at the factory and will not need frequent adjustment.
TROUBLESHOOTING IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About common causes of failure in this machine, and our recommendations for diagnosing and correcting them. WARNING! Electrocution Hazard - Electrical Cabinet: Do not make or disconnect connections under power. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 9.1 Ohmic Probing 9.2 Touch Off...
How to test ohmic probing: Open the electrical cabinet and locate the Tormach THCT Board (PN 39096). Have a helper touch the ground clamp to the torch cap and watch LED D8 on the bottom left of the board. If the LED lights up when the ground clamp contacts the torch cap, the THCT board is measuring contact between the cap and ground as intended.
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Probability How-To Steps Need More? Sensitivity is adjustable to account for 1. Open the electrical cabinet and locate the Tormach THCT board (PN different workpiece materials and 39096). situations (wet metal). 2. Adjust the "RV1" potentiometer clockwise to increase the sensitivity, until See "Calibrate Initial Height Sensing"...
2. Open the electrical cabinet and locate the Tormach THCT board (PN 39096). 3. Adjust the "RV1" potentiometer counterclockwise to decrease the sensitivity until the ohmic probe is not triggered by the water but is still triggered if you lift the workpiece to touch the torch cap.
How-To Steps Need More? High Check for loose wires between the power supply and backfeed clamp (PN The servos used in the 1300PL feed a 39102). significant amount of energy back into the power supply when braking. This Power off the main breaker.
DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About this machine’s components. NOTICE! Only use Tormach-approved parts when making replacements. If you don't replace parts with those listed in this section, you may void your warranty. CONTENTS 10.1 Base Machine Exploded View 10.2 Base Machine Parts List...
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the electrical schematics for this machine’s electronics. CONTENTS 11.1 230 Vac Power 11.2 24 Vdc Controls 11.3 Axis Drive Control 11.4 A Axis Driver 11.5 Plasma Source Control 11.6 Machine Control Board 11.7 Torch Limit and Breakaway Switches 11.8 Accessory and Auxiliary Power 11.9 Grounds...
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