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DESCRIPTION OF MAIN CUT SCREEN DURING CUTTING (FIG 43)
A - Status of THC sensors and programs. Useful to troubleshoot if, for example, the arc is breaking due to height. If the "THC En" indicator is red, it is likely
breaking because the torch height is locked due to one of the plasma cutting settings.
• Torch Up - Green indicates the torch height motor is adjusting upward.
• Torch Down - Green indicates the torch height motor is adjusting downward.
• Pierce - Lights up green when the plasma cutter is being triggered on by the computer.
• THC En - Lights up green when the automatic torch height control program is running. Red when disabled, which may mean torch height control is fully
disabled or locked by a setting.
• ARCFeed - Lights up green to indicate arc voltage is being received.
• IHSDete - Unused in current configuration.
B - Quick access settings that can be changed when cutting is paused or not running.
• [X] ManuaSpd - Press X to alter the speed when moving the torch manually (mm/min).
• [G] Mode - Press G to quick change between Plasma and Demo modes.
• [F] CutSpeed - Pressing F will let you set the unmodified speed the torch moves when cutting parts (mm/min).
• [N] Set Kerf - Use N to input the kerf width (mm) for compensation to improve part accuracy. Kerf width is the width of the material removed by the
plasma arc as it cuts. See CNC PLASMA CUTTING GLOSSARY OF TERMS and DETERMINING MACHINE SETTINGS for additional description and guide-
lines on kerf.
• [T] PierTime - Press T to quick access the pierce time setting. Pierce time is the time the torch is stationary at the beginning of the cut to allow the arc to
fully pierce the material.
• [0] KeepMove - Pressing 0 toggles keep moving mode off/on. For normal movement you must hold the arrow key down to move the torch in a direction.
Turning on KeepMove will let you click the direction to move, and it will keep moving the torch in that direction until a limit is hit or you press the key again
to stop it.
• SteAngle - If using Rotate steel plate it will show the angle currently set here. Typically not used.
C - Torch Height Controller specific quick access settings.
• [1/2] Set Arc - This is the arc voltage the Torch Height Controller is targeting when cutting and torch height is not locked. Change by pressing 4 and 5.
• ActuaArc - Live display of the actual arc voltage as measured by the CNC table. Will display 0 or 255 if there is no arc voltage or an input error.
• [4/5] IHS Time - This is the Initial Height Setting (IHS) in seconds. When a cut is starting it will zero the torch height by touching the material, then it will
run the motor up for this amount of time to set the start height. Change with keys 1 and 2.
• [6] IHS Test - Pressing 6 will run the Initial Height Setting program without cutting so you can verify the starting height is correct visually.
• ThcState - Displays what the THC is currently doing.
D - This window shows the G-Code live stream on the left side. The top right will show any timer that is running and its' countdown. The bottom right will show
what the Cut Controller is currently doing.
E - The part view will be shaded in real time as the cut progresses. Completed sections will be shaded green. Torch travel lines are red dotted. The red crosshairs
are the zero point and the current torch location.
MAINTENANCE
• The gear rack and pinion of the CNC table should be kept clear of debris and dust build up. Regular lubrication of the racks, pinions, and guide rails pro-
mote smooth travel and prevent corrosion.
• Consumables should be replaced as needed. For best performance replace the Nozzle & Electrode in pairs, but usually the Nozzle life can be stretched
longer than that of the Electrode.
• To drain the Waterbed: Each half has a silicone plug in the drain bolt. This plug is simply pulled out from the top for draining.
• If sheets are frequently being loaded to the table or other equipment is being operated nearby, inspect the wiring harnesses regularly. Damaged wiring
could cause degraded or erratic performance and present a fire hazard. Discontinue use immediately and contact Eastwood for replacement harnesses
if damaged wiring is noticed.
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