It simply monitors the voltage being used to generate the plasma arc, compares that to a voltage you set on the. So youll need to do some testing and then take your best guess and set that number on the proma thc device. The thc 150 compact sends up down signals to mach3 or linux cnc and then the program controls the z output. Gianni broggi, an experienced adhesive production plant specialist, whos founding vision was to provide a better alternative to established installation materials manufacturers through superior products and personalized service. This ratio is the most commonly used division in most major brands and there will most likely be. The thc button must be clicked on if you wish to allow thc to operate this is the onoff switch for using thc updown signals coming from your thc controller. Jobfile a job is the text file g code that will be executed by the interpreter. Proma model thc controller 150, which is mounted on the side of the plasma machine in the pictures the nearly new looking plasma cutting machine is an accurite tools model atpc52. Im pretty sure that the proma sd just sends signal level outputs that need to go to the inputs of a stepper driver. How to connect and setup torch height control thc for. Here are the current tmc3in1 plugin files and documentation. Sheetcam post processor file for mach3 please note that the tmc3in1 does not and will not support a spindle 0 v to 10 v analog output. The dthc card itself of course, which measures approx.
Proma compact thc 150, this is a torch height controller electronics for plasma cutters. Improper use or disregard of these warnings may result in the injury or death of people. Im struggling to get the config working for the proma thc thats posted on promas site as well as discussed here by tommylight. It features promas thc with 3 year warranty, and full us support through email, phone, and remote desktop to eliminate any oversea hassles. The one i have is a proma compact thc my brother bought when he bought a eagle cnc plasma table. Finally found the series of thc videos masso cnc controller. Plasma cnc metal youtube art kunst performing arts youtubers youtube movies art education. In the last two years, the product range was also expanded to include the area of garden art. The thc then compares the voltage of the plasma arc with what you set as the desired voltage and then signals the cnc controller to either raise or lower the torch in order to try and maintain that voltage. Plasma torch is a big source of emi, so consider a proper filtering. Cnc plasma system with proma thc new design rc groups.
External zup zdown using a device like proma compact thc 150. Everything should be properly grounded and earthed. Proma elektronika tarnow grodkowski 102c, 49200 grodkow gmina rated 4. Internationally recognized brand receives award for professionals in the field of engineering. Time setting should according to the time sequence,couldnt be set crossly system with quit automatically if theres no operating within 10 seconds and no data is saved. This sensitivity can be even worse on lower priced thc units such as the proma. Dont worry, here you can find list of tutorials that explain how to start using planetcnc tng software as fastest and as effectively as possible. Proffesional proma elektronika plasma thc sd step dir ebay.
Proma cnc crankshaft grinder, cylindrical roll grinder. Download latest version of software and try software yourself. Proma has formulated the most fashionable grout colors, including 7 new colors available in all grout products, and new selection tools to help make your choice a successful one. Hypertherm makes industrial cutting systems, software, consumables and accessories.
This thc controller controls the z axis drive directly, the z axis drive s step and direction signals has to be wired directly to the thc controller. What i am wondering is where i am supposed to connect the proma thc sd. When installing this product, we recommend that if technical knowledge becomes necessary please consult a qualified mechanic. We strive to offer the best products at the most economical price. I am using the cutmaster 42 with the proma 150 thc and the gecko g540. If it is moving up instead then the voltage will continue to climb as the torch moves further from the material causing the thc to try and move down more, but if the direction is reversed it will actually move up more worsening the problem. Neither of which have anything to do with mach3s thc functionality. It is very recommended to follow these tutorials in chronological order. Proma sd, wiring for plasma thc protoneer product forum.
Planet cnc view topic floating z axis head on plasma. Eding cnc bv plasma cutting 2 integrated torch height control icnc600. Proma products are widely available in canada and the northeast united states. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Connect the plasma voltage to the controller and set the control voltage and the controller will produce the stepdir signals for the zaxis motor controller. Thc controller itself generates stepdir signals which drive z axis accordingly to thc controller measurements. Warp9 tech design, home of the ess and uss smoothstepper motion control boards for mach 3 and mach4. Im building my cnc plasma,i have masso g2 controller,and hypertherm powermax 65a, plasma source,and proma thc. Im struggling to get the config working for the proma thc thats posted on proma s site as well as discussed here by tommylight. You are currently viewing as a guest, to get involved and enjoy the very best of what this forum has to offer, simply become a member. By using a windowsbased system, table operators can easily be trained. The function of piercing on the certain height is realized to prevent torch damages splashing during cutting a thick material. I hooked an air line and the second standard torch head that comes with this machine and was able to cut metal with it.
Thc is much, much easier to set up now, and if something goes. You can also obtain copies of the manuals, in all languages available for each manual, from the documents library at. It is intended to cooperate with cnc control systems which support thc signals updown, for example mach3, linux cnc, cnconv. Compact thc controller 150 notes on safety when the device is in operation, voltage hazardous to health and human life is present inside the housing and at the connection terminals the device should be connected only by a qualified and authorized person. I could sure use some in site on a torch height controller. I can only use the torch up and down signals as i only have two inputs left on my breakout board. The proma thc 150 is a popular controller of the plasma torchs height with relay outputs updown and arc ok confirmation of the cutting arc. Im offering cnc stepper motor wiring and mach3 setup help. Replied by homemadenj on topic proma thc 150 setup issues i was able to go in and update the. Este conceput sa lucreze cu mach3, linuxcnc, emc sau orice alt software ce suporta functiile thc torch height control semnal updown. Dzieki integracji z dzielnikiem napiecia polaczenie jest bardzo proste. Proma approves the use of a mild soap and water solution, applied with a sof t cloth.
Software is free to use with controllers that have valid license. All the solidworks files are on grabcad please have a lo. Your copy of mach must be registeredlicensed for thc to work in mach3. Do you know much about the macros and can you use macros to chain several.
Proffesional proma elektronika plasma thc 150 relay. Proma is already since 1996 mark of quality woodworking and metalworking machinery. Crossfire gets an upgrade floating z axis installed tips. Dec 11, 2018 masso support, i have wired up the resistors and now pulling 7. Planet cnc view topic floating z axis head on plasma router. Do not, in any manner, process, take apart, or make changes to this product.
At the end of the installation process you will be asked to plug the uc100 device to the computers usb port, do so. Masso and thermal dynamics plasmaproma thc wiring for relay. The smoothstepper does not have anything to do with thc in this mode other than moving motors, controlling outputs and reading inputs. Compact thc3t02 with stepdir output uses arc voltage to maintain a consistent distance from the plate while the torch is cutting. I connect wiring as per as your diagram, torch is triggered with masso arc is coming, when i do s star, plasma torch goes up during cutting time, please help me. Plasma, waterjet and laser cutting systems from hypertherm. Promas liability under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of its product proven to be. Na kolejnej aukcji mam do zaoferowania najnowszy produkt firmy proma electronics myplasm cnc system. Connect the plasma voltage to the controller and set the control voltage and the controller will produce the tourch updown and on signals to control the machine s zaxis keeping a constant torch height making a high quality cutting, saving you tips and not at last can cut bent, not straight sheet. A custom mach3 plasma screenset with associated setup and control files. Arcpro mach4 plasma screen user guide vital systems. Plasma, mach3, sheetcam and a proma torch height controller.
To find a distributor of proma products, call tollfree. This wiring scheme itself is sufficient for user to correctly connect planetcnc. Plug my wire in thc proma to dv in like the hyperterm in thc manual. While one of the two inputs on j6 is listed as estop, it is recommended that you do not use this input as your estop input use this as a probe or homelimit input. Te wejscia wyjscia generuja sygnaly korekcyjne krok dir proporcjonalnie do nachylenia. Warranty proma warrants that this product is manufactured using quality raw materials and is of merchantable quality and suitable for the purpose for which it was intended.
All mach4 files and information may be found here mach3 plugin for tmc3in1 release 5. The best thc s are those that are built as an additional axis integrated on the same cnc and software that operates the whole cnc machine. Here is the current mach4 plasma configuration pdf as of 2019 04 25. Proma thc 150 setup issues was created by homemadenj most of the time the stepconfig was enough but with the plasma cutter on my latest build ive dipped into a bit more of the manual config stuff. Unitized handpiece holders proma also recommends the use of sof t scrub with bleach to. Wait while the process finishes, it may take a few minutes. Only in the czech republic every year receives hundreds of new users. Compact thc controller 150 notes on safety when the device is in operation, voltage. If it would wire to the twelve in connector his would keep the plug free for a remote. Proma sd thc to linuxcnc implementation not proma 150 was created by plasmaguy hi guys, ive just built an 8x20 plasma tablewhich in hindsight was a breeze compared to getting up to speed with implementation of the computer side of things. Proma thc installed torch height controller premier. An example of how to connect the thc controllers measurement input with the output of the very popular hypertherm powermax45 the thc comes standard equipped with a low voltage output of 1. Hi steve, thank you for the offer for helping everyone.
Jul 05, 2019 so in theory, you show have a perfect pierce height every time it probes, then the thc will kick in once the torch starts and adjustments will be made to keep the torch at the correct cutting height thought the cut regardless of how wavy or warped the material within reason. Proma compact thc sd, this is a torch height controller electronics for plasma cutters. Using proma compact thc controller with planetcnc controllers all cables should be shielded. This version of thc is performed totally in mach4 by lua scripts written and maintained by mach4 newfangled solutions.
Proma cannot be responsible for an installation that does not meet local electrical codes. Cleaning your proma unit clean and disinfect the unit at beginning and end of workday and week. In mach i have the thc antidive at 90% and thc z rate at 7%. I also resized the travel height box so that i can use at least one decimal point since im working in inches instead of mm. If you have any questions or are unsure about anything stated in this manual problem, immediately contact a promaelektronika dealer or service centre for. I am stuck between it being the cheapo proma thc i bought, or a setting issue. Proma thc installed ad wired in torch height controller this is a good option if you plan on cutting warped metal or corrugated metal. It is necessary that the thc intimately communicates with the x and y axis in order to control real time cutting height to eliminate diving, collisions or other height issues that affect plasma cut quality and consumable life. The installation starts and the installer extracting and copying all files and registry entries as nessessary. Usbcnc plasma control with icnc600 or external device proma. Grinding machine we are specialzed in manufacturing grinding machine.
In this tutorial how to connect and setup torch height controller thc for plasma cutters using proma compact thc 150 and proma compact thc sd all cables should be shielded. There are two common versions of proma thc controller. Pro grout max is an advancedtechnology grout formulated with special aggregate to produce 2in1 performance for grouting very narrow and wide joints 116 1. Has anyone here fitted a proma thc to a plasma running mach3 i have one coming and am trying to find examples of working setups. Im also going with the raw voltage output from the plasma to the thc. An automatic torch height control, or thc, is one of the most important elements of a mechanized shape cutter. You can use files from myminicad directly in myplasmcnc. In cnc usb controller software you set thc settings in filesettingsaxesoptions. The proma thc sd is new generation height controller of plasma torch is based on the popular compact thc 150 model, in which relay outputs were replaced by inputs outputs step.
How to connect and setup torch height controller thc for. Jun 21, 2012 im offering cnc stepper motor wiring and mach3 setup help. Masso and thermal dynamics plasmaproma thc wiring for. Proma thc with mach3 welcome to the mycncuk forums. Set your thc speed to control the z response speed to up and down commands. He could never figure out anything about it so he left it all with me and so far i did get everything working to a point. The rate was low because before it seemed to be overshooting, i. Proma cnc crank grinder, cylindrical roll grinder guideway are lubricated by hydrodynamic and static lubricationsystem to get smooth motion and low friction occur between base and table.
If the voltage is going higher than the setpoint, the thc should be moving down. This allows the system to maintain proper torch height regardless of variations in the material, of flatness of the cutting bed. Unitized handpiece holders proma also recommends the use of sof t scrub with bleach to clean the hand piece cavity of the holder. Cnc plasma system with proma thc new design this design ive been working on for my metal fabricating clients. Apart from standard gcode, user can also import dxf files, plthpgl files, gerber files, nc drill excellon files for drilling holes, images these files are all converted to gcode and can be used for cutting.
Unfortunately no volt readings on the proma when running a cycle of cutting out circles with thc turned on in the masso and the z axis is not moving up and down to adjust height. The wire from the mk3 to the motordriver is a solid flat wire. Thanks to the integration of stepper motor control functions, quick reaction to. Broke apart the single file pdf into separate svg and dxf format files, one for each type of material to be lasercut. Thc for mach3 plasma thc torch height controller best. Installer must meet the following additional requirements. How to connect and setup torch height control thc for plasma. Proma sd thc to linuxcnc implementation not proma 150. Masso support, i have wired up the resistors and now pulling 7.
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