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ESAB Cro Quick Start Manual

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Crossbow Installation
Article Number: 0560956420
Revision Date: April 30, 2015
Revision Number: 00
Language: ENG
Quick Start Guide
Refer to Crossbow Instruction Manual
for detailed installation instructions.

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  • Page 1 Crossbow Installation Quick Start Guide Refer to Crossbow Instruction Manual for detailed installation instructions. Article Number: 0560956420 Revision Date: April 30, 2015 Revision Number: 00 Language: ENG...

  • Page 2: Check Package Contents

    CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Check Package Contents Carefully check the content of the package, and identify which components will be used. Required for all Crossbow installations Rail Track Central Unit Cross Beam Torch Holder Torch Lifter Required for use with Plasma torch Plasma Interface Cable (6-pin to 14-pin) Plasma Touch Cable (2-pin) Plasma Torch Holders...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION Bumper Stops (2) M8 Screws 12 included with 5x10 machine Stabilizer Feet M6 x 40 Screws (2) 8 included with 4x4 machine 3 included with 5x10 machine 2 included with 4x4 machine Torch Lifter M6 Torch Lifter Spacer Mounting Screw Power Cable Lift/Solenoid Cable (4-pin) Required when installing BOTH Oxy-Fuel...
  • Page 4 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Basic Machine Assembly Attach Stabilizer Feet to bottom of Rail Track using M8 screws. STEP 1 Slide Central Unit onto Rail Track. STEP 2...

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION Install Bumper Stops to Rail Track using M6x40 Screws. STEP 3 Remove existing screw from last hole at each end of the rail. Take care not to loose track of the nut in the slot of the extrusion. Do not over-tighten screw, it will bottom out in the extrusion.
  • Page 6 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Basic Machine Assembly (Continued) Mount Torch Holder and Mount Motorized Torch Lifter to end of Cross Beam. STEP 5 Connect Lift/Solenoid Cable and Power Cable STEP 6 Connect Lift/Solenoid Cable between the 4-Pin connector on back of the Crossbow, and the 4-Pin connector ad the end of the Cross-Beam.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Optional Oxy-Fuel Torch Assembly Skip this section if not installing oxy-fuel torch with the Crossbow. Assemble and install Oxy-Fuel Torch STEP 1 Insert oxy-fuel torch into torch holder using Oxy-Fuel Torch Adaptor. Connect center oxygen hose (Cutting Oxygen) to the output of the solenoid valve.
  • Page 8 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Optional Plasma System Assembly Skip this section if not installing plasma with the Crossbow. Install Cable Holders STEP 1 Install Plasma Torch with Torch Lead STEP 2 Connect plasma torch lead to the plasma power source as directed in the plasma power source instruction manual.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Install Plasma Touch Cable STEP 3 Connect Plasma Touch Cable to the 2-Pin connector on back of Crossbow. Connect red wire to torch shield. Connect black wire to table or work ground.
  • Page 10 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Install Plasma Interface Cable STEP 4 Connect Plasma Interface Cable to the 6-Pin connector on back of Crossbow. Connect Plasma Interface Cable to the 14-pin connector on the back of the plasma power source.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Install Plasma Power Source STEP 5 Connect electrical power and compressed air to your plasma power source as directed in the plasma power source instruction manual.
  • Page 12 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE First Power Up Sequence Procedure for first power-up of Crossbow. If the CNC boots properly, the Main Menu should appear as pictured below. Switch Drive Enable to OFF. Make sure the E-Stop button is NOT pressed - turn clockwise to ensure it is released.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Testing Main Functions Procedure for initial functional test of Crossbow. Press [F2] MANUAL. Use the four Jog/ Arrow Keys to test the machine motion in all four directions. Use “S-Up” and “S-Down” keys to test the raise/lower function of the Torch Lifter.
  • Page 14 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Testing Oxy-Fuel Functions Initial function test procedure for machines equipped with oxy-fuel torch. Use number keypad to change PLASMA / OXY- FUEL parameter to “0”. Press [F4] SETUP. Press [F7] SAVE to save changes. Press [F5] CONTROL. Press [ESC] twice to return to Main Menu.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Press [F2] MANUAL. Test the Cutting Oxygen Solenoid Valve using the CUTOXY and OFF buttons: Press [CUTOXY] key to turn on Cutting Oxygen Solenoid Valve. Press [OFF] key to turn off Cutting Oxygen Sole- noid Valve.
  • Page 16 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Testing Plasma Functions Initial function test procedure for machines equipped with plasma. Use number keypad to change PLASMA / OXY- FUEL parameter to “1”. Press [F4] SETUP. Press [F7] SAVE to save changes. Press [F5] CONTROL. Press [ESC] twice to return to Main Menu.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Switch ON the plasma power source, pre-set the Cutting Current to the appropriate setting for the nozzle installed in the torch. Press [PIERCE] key to initiate a Plasma Start cycle. After setting Initial Height, the plasma torch should fire and pierce through the material. Press [F2] MANUAL.
  • Page 18 CROSSBOW QUICK-START GUIDE Convert from Metric to Inch The Crossbow is set to Metric when shipped. Follow this procedure to convert to Inch dimensions. Speed parameters: Use up and down arrow keys to navigate the list. Press [F4] SETUP. Use number key pad to change parameter settings.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION The following parameters must be changed. Recommended settings for INCH operation are show below: START SPEED CORNER ACCEL 0.15 MAX JOG SPEED MAX MACHINING SPEED RETURN HOME SPEED FORWARD/REVERSE SPEED SMALL HOLE RADIUS SMALL HOLE SPEED CORNER RADIUS 0.05 Press [F5] CONTROL to enter Control Parameters.
  • Page 20 Customer // Technical Support (843) 664-4405 (800) ESAB-123 (372-2123) ESAB Welding and Cutting Products PO BOX 100545 Ebenezer Road Florence, SC 29501-0545 http://www.esab.com ESAB Cutting Systems – Canada 6010 Tomken Road Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5T 1X9 Phone: (905) 670-0220 Fax: (905) 670-4879...