Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Manuals

Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Hypertherm ArcGlide THC. We have 2 Hypertherm ArcGlide THC manuals available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual, Field Service Bulletin

Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual

Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual (288 pages)

Torch Height Control

Brand: Hypertherm | Category: Control Systems | Size: 22 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Safety

13
- Recognize Safety Information
  13
- Follow Safety Instructions
  13
- Electrical Hazards
  13
- Electric Shock Can Kill
  14
- Cutting Can Cause Fire or Explosion
  15
  - Fire Prevention
    15
  - Explosion Prevention
    15
- Toxic Fumes Can Cause Injury or Death
  16
- Grounding Safety
  17
- Static Electricity Can Damage Circuit Boards
  17
- A Plasma Arc Can Cause Injury and Burns
  18
- Compressed Gas Equipment Safety
  18
- Gas Cylinders Can Explode if Damaged
  18
- Arc Rays Can Burn Eyes and Skin
  19
- Pacemaker and Hearing Aid Operation
  20
- Noise Can Damage Hearing
  20
- A Plasma Arc Can Damage Frozen Pipes
  20
- Dry Dust Collection Information
  21
- Laser Radiation
  22
- Additional Safety Information
  22
- Warning Labels
  23
- Symbols and Marks
  25
Product Stewardship

27
- Introduction
  27
- National and Local Safety Regulations
  27
- Certification Test Marks
  27
- Environmental Stewardship
  
  29
  - Introduction
    29
  - National and Local Environmental Regulations
    29
  - Proper Disposal of Hypertherm Products
    29
  - The REACH Regulation
    29
  - The Rohs Directive
    29
  - The WEEE Directive
    29
  - Fumes Emission and Air Quality
    30
  - Proper Handling and Safe Use of Chemicals
    30
  - Assessment of Area
    31
  - Cutting Cables
    31
    
    Earthing of the Workpiece
    31
    
    Equipotential Bonding
    31
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC
  
  31
  - Installation and Use
    31
  - Introduction
    31
  - Maintenance of Cutting Equipment
    31
  - Methods of Reducing Emissions
    31
    
    Mains Supply
    31
  - Screening and Shielding
    32
  - Attention
    33
  - General
    33
  - Liability Cap
    33
  - Limitation of Liability
    33
  - National and Local Codes
    33
  - Patent Indemnity
    33
- Warranty
  
  33
  - Insurance
    34
  - Transfer of Rights
    34
Specifications

35
- Introduction
  35
  - Arcglide Control Module
    36
  - Lifter Assembly
    36
Arcglide THC Instruction Manual

36
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  37
- Plasma Interface Board
  37
- Industrial Ethernet Switch
  37
- Specifications
  38
  - Arcglide System
    38
  - Arcglide Control Module (090054)
    39
  - Lifter Assembly (090053)
    40
  - Optional HMI (090055)
    43
  - Discrete Plasma Interface Board (141094)
    44
  - Hypernet Plasma Interface Board (141162)
    45
  - Ethernet Switch
    46
  - Arcglide Communication
    48
    
    Hypernet Communication
    48
    
    Discrete Communication
    50
    
    Mixed Communication
    51
    
    Serial Communication
    51
Installation

53
- Hardware Setup
  53
- Ground the HMI
  89
- Install the Plasma Interface Board in a Plasma System
  90
  - Discrete Plasma Interface Board (141094)
    90
  - Hypernet Plasma Interface Board (141162)
    91
- Connect Hypernet Cables
  92
- Connect Discrete Cables
  95
  - Ground All Cables with Circular Connectors
    95
  - Control Module Cable Connections
    95
- Cables
  97
  - Power Cable
    97
  - Lifter Interface Cable
    98
  - Hypernet and HMI Interface Cable
    100
  - Optional Operator Console I/O Cable
    101
    
    Optional Operator Console I/O Signals
    103
    
    Arcglide Control Module CNC Interlock Kit (228594)
    104
    
    CNC I/O Cable
    105
    
    CNC Discrete I/O
    108
    
    Plasma Interface I/O Cable
    110
    
    Plasma Discrete I/O
    113
    
    Non-Serial Plasma Interface Cable
    115
    
    Serial Plasma Interface Cable
    116
- Arcglide Discrete Interface Signal Examples
  117
  - Inputs
    117
  - Relay Outputs
    118
- Arcglide Setup in Phoenix™ Software
  119
  - Set up Arcglide and Hypernet
    119
  - Arcglide Axis Setup
    120
  - Arcglide Axis Setup Parameters
    121
    
    Gains
    121
    
    Speeds
    122
    
    Mechanical
    123
    
    Miscellaneous
    124
    
    Assign an Arcglide THC to a Station
    125
Operation

127
- Operator Controls
  127
  - Control Module
    127
  - Lifter
    128
  - Hmi
    129
- Daily Operations
  130
  - Startup Procedure
    130
  - Automatic Diagnostic Tests
    130
  - Verify Workpiece Sensing
    130
  - Shutdown Procedure
    130
- Arcglide THC Operating Modes
  131
  - Manual Mode
    131
  - Automatic Modes
    131
    
    Arcglide THC Instruction Manual
    131
    
    Sample Voltage Mode
    132
    
    Set Arc Voltage Mode
    132
    
    Voltage Control off Mode
    132
- Initial Height Sense
  133
  - Performing a First IHS on the Arcglide
    133
- Operating the Control Module
  135
- Operating the HMI
  143
  - HMI Screen Hierarchy
    144
  - Main Screen
    146
  - Setup Screen
    147
  - Diagnostics Screen
    148
  - Installation Data Screen
    153
  - Manual Mode
    155
  - Lifter Disabled Mode
    155
- Arcglide Operating Parameters
  156
  - THC Mode
    157
  - Cut Chart Values
    157
  - Options
    158
  - Automatically-Set Parameters
    158
- Plasma Cutting Tips
  161
  - Cut Quality Issues
    161
  - Basic Steps to Improve Cut Quality
    164
Maintenance

169
- Introduction
  169
- Lifter Routine Maintenance
  169
  - Carriage
    169
  - Sealing Strip
    171
  - Cable Connections
    171
  - System Grounding
    171
- Calibrate Arc Voltage
  172
- Flow of Arcglide Operations
  174
  - Basic Flow for All Arcglide Operating States
    177
- Common Machine-Cutting Faults
  178
- Update Arcglide Firmware
  180
  - Download through Phoenix Software
    180
  - Download from a Laptop
    180
- Operator Tests
  181
- Problems and Solutions
  182
- Troubleshooting Routines
  185
- Error Message Troubleshooting
  191
  - Error Message Displays
    191
  - Arcglide Errors
    191
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Block Diagram for a Hypernet Configuration
  209
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Block Diagram for a Discrete Configuration
  210
- Arcglide Pcbs
  211
Parts List

235
- Lifter Parts
  235
- Lifter Motor and Slide Parts
  237
- Control Module Parts
  238
- HMI Parts
  239
- Plasma Interface Boards
  240
- Wiring Diagrams
  
  241
  - Arcglide THC Instruction Manual
    241
  - Wiring Diagram Symbols
    242
  - Lifter Interface Board (141097)
    245
  - THC Control Interface Board (141088)
    246
  - THC Processor Board (141091)
    247
  - HMI Processor Board (141082)
    248
A Arcglide THC Serial Communication Protocol

249
- Overview
  249
- Arcglide THC Operation
  249
- Serial Protocol
  249
  - Arcglide THC Responses
    250
  - Calculating the Checksum
    250
  - Arcglide Commands and Examples
    251
  - Setup Commands
    252
  - Operating Commands
    255
  - Arcglide THC Extended Commands
    260
  - Arcglide THC to Command THC Error Conversions
    266
B Arcglide THC Serial Communication Installation

269
- Introduction
  269
  - Kit 228846 (Command THC Replacement)
    269
  - Kit 228851 (New Arcglide Installation)
    270
  - Specifications
    270
    
    Limitations
    271
    
    RS-422 Serial Protocol
    271
    
    Replacing a Command THC
    272
    
    Serial Communication Configurations
    272
    
    Arcglide THC Replacement for Command THC
    274
    
    System Description for a Serial Configuration
    274
    
    Arcglide THC in a New Installation
    275
    
    Connect Serial Cables
    276
    
    Connecting Cables for a Command THC Replacement
    276
    
    Connecting Cables in a New Serial System
    278
    
    Cables
    280
    
    Plasma I/O Split Cable (Z) (223253)
    280
    
    Adjusting Arcglide Parameters with the HMI
    283
    
    Plasma Board Adapter Cable (223260)
    284
    
    Plasma I/O Split Cable (Y) (223262)
    285

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Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Field Service Bulletin

Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Field Service Bulletin (40 pages)

Brand: Hypertherm | Category: Controller | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Parts

5
- Introduction
  5
  - Tools
    5
  - Lifter Parts
    6
  - THC Controller Parts
    8
  - HMI Parts
    9
  - Plasma Interface Board
    10
Replacing Arcglide Parts

11

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