1. Device information 1.1 Introduction Compact THC3T-02 with up/down 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.
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 1.2 Specifications Using the potentiometer to set height’s torch Voltage divider and noise to obtain the raw signal from the plasma cutting Using signal processing an algorithms to derive the voltage stability of the plasma Apply an algorithm to support smooth motion.
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 1.3 Mainboard 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;...
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 The main parameters of the master board: Table1. Main parameter Parameter name Acceptable Supply voltage +24VDC/2A ±10% Maximum arc-voltage...
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 2. Signals summary of THC3T-02 2.1 Power supply Fig5. Power Supply 2.2 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 at the plasma cutter.
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ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 CN 1 Fig 6. Connect ARC-voltage from divider board USER MANUAL THC3T-02 UP/DOWN Page 8 | 21...
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ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 Fig 7: Connecting the plasma source with DIVIDER While being a universal THC, accepting full raw arc voltage for most any...
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 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.
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 Fig 9. Connect potentiometer 2.4 Output ACR_OK, THC_UP & THC_DOWN (OPTO) If the device operated at auto mode, ARC_OK signal is activated.
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 3. Setup parameters Press the “menu” button to choice mode need to set: Table2. Parameters on LED display Mode...
4. THC3T-02 operations 4.1 Principle operating Fig11. Principle operating of THC3T-02 up/down ARC-OK: output signal is activated when the arc voltage (P) is higher than area for control (A-) and the delay time (d) is finished. Configure for a software input.
Error.1-page.17 Step 3: Arc_Ok, THC_DOWN & THC_UP output. (fig. 10) Step 4: Connect Arc-voltage (fig. 6&7) Turn on THC3T-02 and wait yellow LED blink. Press the“menu” button 4- times to select “P” mode (fig.12). Fig12. ARC-voltage parameter Turn on plasma cutter and read arc-voltage area on LED display (example: Arc- voltage area from 110 to 120) ...
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ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 Fig13. Voltage set-point parameter Step 6: Press “menu” button to select “A” mode (fig.14). This parameter value set about 30.
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ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 Step 7: Press “menu” button to select work-screen (fig.16-page.15) and turn on the plasma cutter to using. Fig15. Area for control parameter All parameters updated online during operation.
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 5. Fault processing Code Name Causes Countermeasures -The THC is broken; -Replace the THC; -The power is not -Connect the power supply;...
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 6. Example for MACH3 configuration: Fig18. Port setup and Axis selection Fig19. Input signals USER MANUAL THC3T-02 UP/DOWN Page...
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ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 Fig20. Mill options Fig21. Motor turning Z axis User need to config steps per, velocity and acceleration suitable to your system.
ROBOT3T- 3C MACHINERY CO., LTD 6/4, 328 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Email: sales@robot3t.com (+84) 97-490-8615 7. Warranty Period and Coverage 7.1 Warranty Period 12 months after being shipped from our factory. 7.2 Warranty coverage...
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For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at: 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. USER MANUAL THC3T-02 UP/DOWN Page...
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