Vital Systems ArcPro Mach4 Manuel utilisateur

ArcPro Mach4 Plasma Screen
User Guide
Document Revision 1.10
(Updated June 13, 2017)
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Phoenix, AZ USA
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Contents
License Agreement........................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................4
Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................................................................5
THC150 and HiCON Integra....................................................................................................................... 5
Plasma Electrical Noise Filter for Digitize Sensor...................................................................................... 7
Mach4 Profile................................................................................................................................................8
Mach4 I/O Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 9
ArcPro Mach4 Plasma Screen .....................................................................................................................10
THC Settings ............................................................................................................................................11
Probe Limit ..........................................................................................................................................11
Probe Speed ........................................................................................................................................11
THC Max ..............................................................................................................................................11
THC Min...............................................................................................................................................11
Ignition Height.....................................................................................................................................11
Pierce Height.......................................................................................................................................11
Pierce Delay.........................................................................................................................................11
THC Delay ............................................................................................................................................12
Anti-Dive.............................................................................................................................................. 12
THC Control .............................................................................................................................................12
THC Mode............................................................................................................................................ 12
Probe Once..........................................................................................................................................12
Set/Clear Ref .......................................................................................................................................13
Torch ON .............................................................................................................................................13
Speed...................................................................................................................................................13
Plasma Cut Sequence..................................................................................................................................14
How to Launch GCode File for Plasma Cut:.........................................................................................15
How to Launch Start and Stop THC Motion via MDI...........................................................................15
Enable THC Motion through Scripts....................................................................................................15
Testing With Emulated THC Signals ............................................................................................................16
Testing with Jogging....................................................................................................................................17
Testing with Proma THC150 Test Mode......................................................................................................18

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Loading and Starting a Job with a GCode File.............................................................................................19
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................21
The system disarms on the “TorchON” (or M3) command .................................................................... 21
The system hangs up during the “TorchON” (or M3) sequence............................................................. 22
The Torch does not move toward the designated probe limit position .................................................22
The Torch completes the Torch ON setup sequence, but does not move up or down afterwards .......22
The Torch only moves in one direction, or the wrong direction while cutting.......................................23
The Z axis moves too fast while cutting ..................................................................................................23
Additional References.................................................................................................................................24

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License Agreement
Before using the “ArcPro Plasma Control” package and accompanying software tools, please take a
moment to go thru this License agreement. Any use of this hardware and software indicate your
acceptance to this agreement.
It is the nature of all machine tools that they are dangerous devices. In order to be permitted to use the
“ArcPro Plasma Control” package on any machine you must agree to the following license:
I agree that no-one other than the owner of this machine, will, under any circumstances be responsible,
for the operation, safety, and use of this machine. I agree there is no situation under which I would
consider Vital Systems, or any of its distributors to be responsible for any losses, damages, or other
misfortunes suffered through the use of the “ArcPro Plasma Control” package and any accompanying
software. I understand that the “ArcPro Plasma Control” package is very complex, and though the
engineers make every effort to achieve a bug free environment, that I will hold no-one other than myself
responsible for mistakes, errors, material loss, personal damages, secondary damages, faults or errors of
any kind, caused by any circumstance, any bugs, or any undesired response by the board and its software
while running my machine or device.
I fully accept all responsibility for the operation of this machine while under the control of the “ArcPro
Plasma Control” package, and for its operation by others who may use the machine. It is my responsibility
to warn any others who may operate any device under the control of the “ArcPro Plasma Control” package
of the limitations so imposed.
I fully accept the above statements, and I will comply at all times with standard operating procedures and
safety requirements pertinent to my area or country, and will endeavor to ensure the safety of all
operators, as well as anyone near or in the area of my machine.
WARNING: Machines in motion can be extremely
dangerous! It is the responsibility of the user to design
effective error handling and safety protection as part of
the system. VITAL System Inc. shall not be liable or
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
By using any product purchased from VITAL System
Inc., you agree to the license agreement.

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Introduction
IMPORTANT
This document makes the assumption that the reader has thoroughly reviewed
the necessary documentation:
HiCON Integra User Guide
Mach4 HiCON Integration Manual
Compact THC 150 Manual
Has completed the proper hardware setup, and possesses basic knowledge and
understanding of Mach4 CNC Software.
This document DOES NOT serve as a primer or tutorial for the use of Mach4. As
such, readers without basic understanding of Mach4, and other software
components not associated with Vital System Inc. are advised to consult the
appropriate user manual and/or software vendor.
NOTE:Several notes such as this can be found throughout this document which list key points and
comments worth remembering.

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Wiring Diagrams
THC150 and HiCON Integra
NOTE: To reduce the possibility of the electrical interference entering into the Motion Controller, the
connection should be made with a shielded cable - the shielding must be connected to ground
terminals on the Motion Controller. Do not connect the shielding to the THC unit side.

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NOTE: It is highly recommended to use a separate 12V or 24V (1Amp) Power Supply for the Compact
THC 150 to avoid high-voltage surges from feeding into the Motion Controller.

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Plasma Electrical Noise Filter for Digitize Sensor
24v THC
Power Supply
Earth
Ground
3KΩ
1W
0.47uF
1kV
+
-
Digitize
Switch
-
+
24V Relay
N.O.
3KΩ
1W
GND
Earth
GND
Integra
Input 3
(Digitize)
Integra
J16 24V
0.47uF
1kV
-
+
HiCON Integra
Connecting PNP Digitize Sensor (Ohmic Probe)
3.9KΩ
1W
GND
Earth
GND
Integra
Input 3
(Digitize)
0.47uF
1kV
-
+
HiCON Integra
Earth
NOTE: It is highly recommended to follow the circuit diagram below when using a Digitize sensor on
the torch head. Because a Plasma Torch uses high-voltage for cutting, voltage spikes and electrical
noise must be properly filtered in order to safely connect the sensor to a digitize input on the HiCON
Integra.

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Mach4 Profile
Download the latest ArcPro Plasma profile from the product website:
http://www.vitalsystem.com/arcpro
Open Mach4 loader and click on Import Profile. Browse for the downloaded profile (.m4prof) file and click
Open. If you wish to rename the imported profile, change the name and click OK. Otherwise, press OK to
finish.

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Mach4 I/O Configuration
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