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Flame/Plasma Cutting Machine


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(V4.0)

Operators Manual

Address: Zeyang building 604 Room, Fushi road No.166, Shijingshan District Beijing
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* Please read carefully this manual before use the system.


Attention:
1. After open the packing case, please check the goods and whether accord with the list.
2. This manual only for Little Flame/Plasma cutting machine produced by Beijing Start Microstep.
3. Operating environment temperature is 0-40,Relative humidity should be controlled in 0-85%.
Under high-temperature, high-humidity, caustic gas, must adopt special defend measure.
4. In order to ensure control system working normally and improve system reliability and ensure the
operators safety, Cutting machine tools and control system all should be well earthed.
5. Control system should be insulated from outside to avoid dirt and powder entering and result in
control system working abnormally, system parts damaged, etc.
6. The system operator should be strictly trained and specified special operator.
7. The inside power source of CNC system dont allowed to connect other electric apparatus.
8. Toward some area that power supply is nonstandard (such as zero line and earth wire sharing or
no zero line), in order to ensure control system working normally and improve system reliability
and sure operators safety, you must use isolation transformer that three-phase/two-phase
AC380V transfer to two- phase AC220v between electric network and control system.
9. If have problem, please contact our company. If dont familiar with system, are not allowed to
take down system.

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Contents
SECTION 1 Overview-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.1Function---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.2Features----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.3Hardware Specifications- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------6
SECTION 2 Main Menu---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
SECTION 3 Auto Function------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.1Auto menu instruction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.2Function----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
3.3START Auto cutting------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
3.4Control and Compensate during Auto cutting-------------------------------------------------10
3.5Cutting back along origin trace-----------------------------------------------------------------10
3.6Break resume and power down come back----------------------------------------------------11
3.7Select Segment function--------------------------------------------------------------------------11
3.8Extend pierce--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
SECTION 4 Edit-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
SECTION 5 Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
5.1Programming symbol-----------------------------------------------------------------------------14
5.2Coordinate system--------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
5.3G Basic prepare instruction----------------------------------------------------------------------15
5.4M Function-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
SECTION 6 Parameter Setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
6.1Speed parameters---------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
6.2System parameters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
6.3Flame parameters---------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
6.4Plasma parameters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
6.5Control parameters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
SECTION 7 Diagnoses----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
SECTION 8 Library Shapes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
8.1Part option------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
8.2Set and nest part-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
SECTION 9 Outer Connect----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
9.1Input signal-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
9.2Outside output-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
9.3Definition----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -28
9.4Outside Driver Interface------- ------------------------------------------------------------------28
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9.5Back panel definition-----------------------------------------------------------------------------29

APPENDIX 1

Update Software instruction---------------------------------------------------- 30

APPENDIX 2

Install Dimension-------------------------------------------------------------------31

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Section 1 Overview
1.1 Function
SH-2002AH/ST Flame/Plasma cutting machine system, control machine tool cutting use Flame or plasma. The operating
display by system adopt window hint step by step. Under main menu, after press one function key, system will display the sub-menu..
According to the hint and press F1 to F6 to select. Press ESC to quit and return to back menu.

1.2 Features
High-reliability, Prevention of strong plasma disturb and lightning strike etc;
The storage of user program can reach to 16-32M, the cutting program can have 10000 lines;
Chinese and English can switch easily, can execute, display and save Chinese files name;
Rich software function, Applied cutting technique, special is the deal with of little line, it can be used widely in Ad, Iron
technique etc;
Can extend to 4 axes interconnected function;
Dynamic shape attach 5.7 LCD display, it is perfect;
Adopt U disk to Read/Write program and Upgrade Software.

1.3 Hardware Specifications


1Industrial grade ARM7 chip;
2System offer 4 relay:
1Gas and pre-Oxy or Automatic Height Control System;
2Cut Oxy or Plasma Arc On;
3Torch up;
4Torch down;
3System offer: Input 7 ports, output 4 ports;
4Interconnected: Two axes, can extent to Four axes;
5Pulse Equivalent: Electronic gear, numerator and denominator can reach to 1-65535.
6Max speed: When the Pulse Equivalent is 1, speed is 6m/minute;
7Users program space:16-32M
8Size:300*200*85mm

9. Work Temperature: 0 40.

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Section 2

Main menu

Fig 2.1 Main menu


F1AUTO: Automatic mode;
F2EDIT:

New files, Save files, Delete files etc;

F3PARA:

Setup Parameters

F4DIAG:

Diagnose I/O Ports

F5LIB:

Shape Library

F6SETB:

Comeback function after power cut.

INS
it is used for increasing LCD brightness.
DEL
it is used for decreasing LCD brightness.
G
G
3
Initialize, show as follow:

FILE FORMAT
PARAMETER

Fig 2.2

Initialize dialog box

FILE FORMAT Format users program area;


PARAMETER Come back parameters setup;

Chinese/English select.

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Section 3 Auto Function


Under main menu, pressF1and enter auto working interface, show as follow:
File name

Current speed

Hole No.
Strong
current

Work mode

output

coordinates

Work

Operation

parameters

buttons hint
Function menu

Fig.

Auto function menu

Auto menu instruction


SET POSI: Set coordinates, Input X/Y axiss coordinate;
CONTINUE: Manual operation. If select, when press the Direction keys(Arrow keys), the cutting
device moves until press corresponding key again; if dont select, the cutting device moves as long as
the key is held down. When the key is released, it comes to a smooth stop.
If you need two axes moving at the same time, can anothers arrow key. This moment, press random
direction key can make one axis stop, but the current axis continue moving until press this direction
again. Of course, press PAUSE key will stop moving.
Zoom: Zoom in shape, press once, the size of shape will double, you can press three continuously
and the shape will be magnify eight times;
RESTORE: Come back to normal size;
FAST SPED:

Adjust speed fast, the speed ratio will be transformed between 5% and 80%;

Y AUTO-SPD: Adjust speed automatically, press this key is select Auto ratio or Manual ratio;
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F- ADD/SUB speed: Adjust the value of speed ratio;
F+
F- ADD/SUB speed: Adjust the value of speed ratio;
IGNTINGStrong current control key, refer to M20
PRCTRLStrong current control key, open Preheat Oxy electromagnetic valve, refer to 24
GASStrong current control key, open Acetylene(GAS) electromagnetic valve, refer to 10
CUTOXYStrong current control key, open CUTOXY electromagnetic valve, refer to 12
PREHEAStrong current control key, complete a pierce course, operation as below:
Flame cutting First torch up (M72), open CUTOXY(M12), Torch down(M73);
Plasma cutting Execute M07.
[SKILL] This is a very important function, and it will be used in PAUSE, BACK, EXTEND
HOLE again and again, press PREHE (pierce)key, make this work finished perfectly.
CLOSEStrong current control key, Close all strong current outputs;
Strong current control key, press: Torch up Release: Raise stop;
Strong current control key, press: Torch down Release: fall stop;
Direction key.

Function
F1STEP: Rip cut, select this function(highlight), system will hint:
Distance: 0.0

(Default: the value last input)

Under this mode, press Direction key (ARROW key) once, The torch will move a set value.
F2SELE: Specify system start cutting from random segment(or pierce). Usually be used from the
programs some segment start to cut, or only cut part. for more detail, Refer 3.7;
F3TEST: (Dry run) When system working, moving normally, but dont execute outside strong current
operations;
F4VIEW: It can check the program whether right or not. Select this function, display the shape that
expected cutting, there are + cursor in center, press 1or2key to zoom or comeback the shape
size. Press Direction key can move the display position;
F5BRK: (Come back Break), Select this function, press STARTkey, it will execute Come back Break
function, for more detail, refer to 3.6;
F6ASSI: Enter next menu, show as follow:

Fig 3.2 Assistant menu


F1KERF: Set the kerf value, press this key, it will hint input kerf compensate width. if not, input 0;
F2RTRN: Press the key, the machine tool will return to Reference Point rapidly(Specified by G92);
F3SCALE: Zoom scale, system will hint input value, and display the scale mark, when cutting, it will
zoom in or zoom out according to this scale value, this function is useful when cut arts character;
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F4ROTAT: ROTATE, Because the steel board that expected cutting can not be placed perfectly
once, it needs rotate by a certain angle to cut. PressF4key and enter next menu:

Fig 3.3 Rotate


PressF1hint input angle value, after confirmed, system will rotate the set angle then cutting. Attention:
counter-clockwise is positive. It is also can Measure a lines start point and end point to let system identify
automatically ,then computer the revolve angle, means as below:
First confirm BASE LINE, Usually use a edge of the steel board as BASE LINE; After move torch to
BASE LINE, PressF2to set START POINT. Let the torch move to END POINT along BASE LINE( The
further of the distance between START POINT and END POINT, the more precision it will be), The torch aim
to BASE LINE, pressF3to set END POINT. The angle will be computed by system, after completed revolve
function, the angle will be displayed.
F5MIRR: PressF5,you can select X MIRR, Y MIRR, press again no mirror. If select X MIRR,
Allow the X dimensions to be negated. The result will be a mirror image of the current part in memory.
If select Y MIRR, Allow the Y dimensions to be negated. The result will be a mirror image of the
current part in memory; No mirror is in default.
F6MDI:(Manual Data Input) No this function at present.

START Auto cutting

Before Auto cutting, Make sure the program is correct, select appropriate speed, After all prepared, there are
two means to start cutting.
1Press START (Green button) key;
2Press the Start button that outside connect.(Refer 8.3).

Control and compensate during Auto cutting

Auto cutting start, Only these keys can be enable:


1. PAUSERed button, press this key, system will close CUTOXY(When plasma, close ARC SWITCH),
close Automatic Height Control System(M39), and hold the current display. If press START key, system
will continue cutting. During PAUSE state, if find the cutting dimension have error and want to change the
cutting position, can directly press to adjust the torchs position (This moment the
ratio is 5%) and the system consider the move is compensate. After adjust, press START system will ignore
the moving distance for compensate and continue cutting according to the before position. If press ESC
system will come back main menu.
2 F
FAdjust speed.
3Pgup/SPgdn/S Control Torch up/down.
4STOPit is outside connect key(Refer 6.1), connect input port. When it enable, stop all moving.

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Cutting back along origin trace

During cutting, if there have cutting uncompleted and need back cut along origin trace, deal with as follow:
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1Press PAUSE key, system will display mark and hint F5 BACE F6 FORWARD.
Press5system will back along origin trace, press,forward along origin trace base on back. If get
to the position, press PAUSE key and repeat the above state, select BACE or FORWARD again;
During back operation, if encounter G00( arrive a Pierce), system will pause, operator can select whether
back continue or forward;
After back to the specified position, can press corresponding strong-current key( like Preheat , CUTOXY
etc). Usually adopt means : after preheat well, pressPREHEAkey, If flame, Torch up ,Open
CUTOXY, Torch down and system continue cutting; if plasma, Open start arc switch, after start arc
finish, system continue cutting.
4The above state operation can be executed repeatedly until get satisfied effect.
5When pause, pressESC
system will quit cutting state.

6The number of program that can back is 300 at most. If it is break point resume or select
segment cutting, the start line that back is the current break or the segment line.
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Break resume and power down come back

1Break resumePause by operator, system will save current position of torch tip as a break point, and the
break point will be saved permanently. Under AUTO mode, if the current program have no change, press
F5to select Break resume function, press STARTagain, system will start resume break point, when
find it, system will hint three select:
1) Return to origin traceReturn to break point position by G00s speed;
2) Cutting returnWhen break resume , the torch should leave a little distance from break point, in
order to the break point more smooth;
3) Current position pierceStart cutting at current position, continue operation that after pause.
This moment ,press corresponding strong current button(INGITING, CUTOXY etc)
Suggest: After preheat, then pressPREHEA, system will continue cutting from break point position.
After find break point, pressESC,system will quit cutting state.
2Attention: Whether Break point resume or Power cut resume, it is prohibit to change the cutting
program ,rotate angle or scale etc, or else system will not find the break point.

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Select Segment function


Specify system start cutting from random segment (or pierce). PressF2,System will enter next menu:

Fig 3.4 Select Segment


F1L-SEL Select cutting start point according to program Row No.
F2P-SEL Select cutting start point according to PIERCE.
System will hint input the selected number, and set this cutting mark
Usually have two instances:
1) Cutting some part of the program over again;
2) Cutting the after program that from some segment over again.
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For former, usually find a disuse material, aim at pierce point cutting directly(CURRENT POSI-); For later,
position from reference (FROM REFERENCE). System will hint:
CURRENT POSIFROM REFERENCE

Fig 3.5 Hint dialogue


If select CURRENT POSI- , when system cutting ,first draw full shape, and in the pierce position,
draw a large + cursor, the operator press1can zoom in shape, and view whether is the pierce position. If
dont satisfied, pressESCto quit and select again. If it is the wanted pierce point, can by strong-current
switch , IGNITING, PRCTRL, Press PREHEAkey to start;
If select FROM REFERENCE, Before start, The torch should be aim at Reference point. After start,
system control torch move to hole, and waiting for piece. The other same to above state.

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Extend Pierce

During Auto cutting, when cutting deep steel board, need use EXTEND PIERCE. Means: Before pierce,
move the torch to brink of steel board, start preheat, after preheat finished, pressPREHEA, the torch cutting by
selected speed along straight to Hole point, then continue cutting.
Adopt EXTEND PIERCE, first should set parameter EXTEND PIERCE is 1(enable), when need pierce,
system will hint as below:
HOLE
MOVE HOLE
NO HOLE
Fig 3.6 Extend Pierce dialogue
1 HOLE--- Current position pierce, Original position pierce, usually be used on inside hole;
2 MOVE HOLE --- Extend pierce, Operator pressto adjust the torchs position to
extend brim of steel board(this moment the speed ratio is 5% automatically) start preheat, after preheat finished,
pressPREHEA, the torch cutting by selected speed along straight to Hole point, then continue cutting.
3 NO HOLE --- System will move from current position.

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SECTION 4

Edit

Under main menu, pressF2key to enter edit interface:

Fig 4.1

Edit

1F1New program, clear editing area.


2F2Load program, select program to load to users program area. System will list all files name, move
cursor to select. Press ENTER and add this program to edit area. If press ESC, quit.
3F3Save program, When program edit finish, press this key ,system hint:
0000.TXT
System display the current programs name, can be amended. If press ENTER, the program will be saved to
program area by amended name, if press ESC, quit. NOTE: The total characters including file name
and extension cant over 12.
4F4Delete file.
5F5Delete a line.
6F6Transfer file, this system sustain U disk, pressF6, enter next menu:

Fig 4.2

U Disk operation

PressF1U disks file transfer to system memory;


PressF2System program areas file transfer to U disk.

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SECTION 5

Instructions

5.1 Programming symbol


Every action of CNC machine running according to regulate program, every machine program be composed
of some instruction segment, and every instruction segment be composed of some Function word, each

function word must start by letter, parameter follow.


Definition of function word:
N
The No of instruction segment
G
Prepare function
M
Assistant function
S
Main axis function
L
Cycle times or delay time
X
X axis absolute coordinate value
Y
Y axis absolute coordinate value
U
The increment that X axis relative to current position
V
The increment that Y axis relative to current position
I
When cutting arc, the value that the coordinate of the circle centre subtract X axis start value
J
When cutting arc, the value that the coordinate of the circle centre subtract X axis start value
R
Specified arc radius
F
Specified moving speed, used for G01,G02 and G03
Note 1: There are some appointments:
X[U]n -- It can be X or U, n express a value, but only appear once.
Y[V]n -- It can be Y or V, n express a value, but only appear once also.
PPn
-- It can be assembled random axis, at least include one axis ,also can include two axis.
Note 2: The instruction execute order is sequence (except transfer and call sub program instruction); In same
program the M,S and T will be executed before G instruction.

5.2

Coordinate system
Adopt standard coordinate system,

that is Descartes coordinate system, Show as follow:

+Y

+X

5.3

G Basic prepare instruction

1) G92
Reference point setup
When setup program cutting, the cutting start point (reference point) must be put programs begin and setup by
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absolute coordinate.
Format:

G92

Xn Yn

If it has no content after G92, the current coordinate of X and Y is reference point. Usually when use
machine tool to orientation, After G92, dont allow follow X and Z .
2G90/G91
Absolute coordinate system G90(in default)/ Relative coordinate system G91;
When use G90, The value of X and Y is absolute coordinate, U, V is relative value; When use G91, X,Y and
U ,V all are relative value.
Format G90
Format G91
Example 1 G92 X0 Y0
G91
G00 X100 Y100
G01 X500 Y100
Example 2 G92 X0 Y0
G90
G00 X100 Y100
G01 X600 Y200

// Relative coordinate
// Positioned point100100by fast speed, Same to G00 U100 V100
// Cutting to600200by line, Same to G01 U500 V100
// Absolute coordinate( in default)
// Positioned point100100by fast speed
// Cutting to (600200by line

3 G20/G21 Inch / Centimeter


G20 Inch
G21 Centimeter (In default).
Format G20
Foramt G21
4) G00 Dot Move
Use this instruction can quickly move to specified position, When two axes all have displacement, system will
move from start point to end point by The most limit speed multiply ratio. When G00 move, it will be effect by
speed ratio.
Format:

G00

X[U]n Y[W]n

or

G00

PPn
+Y

Example:
G92 X0 Y0
G00 X120 Y280
(or G00 U120 V280)
M02

+280

Current Torch position

Torch target position

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5) G01 Straight line cut


Use this instruction, can straight move to the specified position. As cutting move instruction, it can
interpolation move single or two axes. The speed can appointed by F command.
Format:
Or

G01 X[U]n Z[W]n [Fn]


G01 PPn [Fn]

Example:G92 X0 Y0

+Y

G00 X200 Y95

+235

G01 X80 Y235


(or

G01 U-120 V145)


M02

+95
+X

Current Torch position


+80

+200

Torch target position

6) G02/G03 Arc cut


This instruction be used for arc interpolation, it have sequence arc G02(anticlockwise) and contrary arc
G03(clockwise). The set of direction please refer picture below:
Format G02[03]

X[U]n Y[V]n In Jn [Fn]

G02[03]PPn In Kn [Fn]

+Y
G02
O

70
50

G03
+40

+100

+160

Current Torch position

Torch target position

+X

orG02[03] X[U]n Y[V]n Rn [Fn]


or: G02[03] PPn Rn [Fn]

Example (G02):
G92 X0 Y0
G00 X40 Y50
G02 X160 V0 I60 J20
G28
M02
ExampleG03:
G92 X0 Y0
G00 X40 Y50
G03 X160 V0 I60 J20
or G03 X160 V0 R63.25
G28
M02

Explain:
l

I and J is increment that X and Y axis direction centre of circle relative to start point(centre of circle
subtract start point).

l R is radius ( R is positive value, when arc180,you can use R to express radius).


If specified I and J, don't use R; If specified R, don't use I and J.
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7) G04 Pause/Delay instruction


This instruction be used for set time delay, when the program execute this ,it will delay time that L set. Unit:
second
Format G04 Ln
Example:
G04 L2.4 delay 2.4s
During execute G04,pressSTARTwill stop delay and go on executing the program after G04.
8) G26,G27,G28 Return Reference point
This instruction can make the cutter return to reference point automatically.
Format: G26
G27
G28
Example:G28

X axis return to reference point


Y axis return to reference point
X and Y axis return to reference point at the same time
(X and Y return to reference point at the same time, same to G00)

9) G22/G80 Loop sentence


G22 is the start of cycle, and specify the cycle times L. G80 is end sign of cycle. This instruction can use nest,
but cant over 5.G22 and G80 that nearest follow compose a cycle body.
Format:

G22 Ln_
Cycle body
G80

Example: N000

G92

X100 Y100

N001

G00

X60 Y80

N002

G22

L5

N003

G00

V50 U-25

N004

G22

L5

N005

G01

U5

N006

5.4

(L specified cycle times)


end symbol or NEXT

First layer start

Second layer start

G80

Second layer end

N007

G80

First layer end

N008

G28

N009

M02

V-10

M Function
M00
M02

Program pause. After execute, program pause, press START,continue.


Program end. After execute, program will in waiting state.

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M30
M10/M11
M12/M13
M14/M15
M16/M17
M24/M25
M20/M21
M07
M08

M07

Same to M02
GAS (acetylene) valve open. M10(open), M11(close)
CUTOXY valve open. M12(open), M13( close)
Torch Up switch, M14(open), M15(close)
Torch Down switch, M16(open), M17(close)
Standby. M24(open), M25(close)
IGNITING switch, M20(open), M21(close)
Pierce loop.
Close cutting loop.

Pierce loop

Flame cutting operation sequence:


1If GAS(Acetylene) valve dont open, open GAS igniting;
2. Torch down,(TORCHDN TIME, refer to M71);
3. Open PRCTL valve to preheat delay, if the preheat time isnt enough, pressPAUSE,The preheat time
will be extended, if preheat finished, pressSTART, the delay time will be saved to HOTUP TIME
parameter automatically;
4. Torch up (PIERCEUP TIME refer M72);
5. Open CUTOXY valve (M12), After delay PIERCE TIME , Torch down(PIERCEDN TIME M73);
6. Open Automatic Height Control System (M38), start to run next program.

Plasma cutting operation sequence:


1 Torch down( TORCHDN TIME, refer to M71);
2 If TORCH LOCATE TIME (parameter setup) is available, torch down until encounter down-limit
switch, fall stop; Torch up, after delay TORCH LOCATE TIME , torch stop;
3Open start arc switch;
4Check ARC VOLTAGE OK signal, if the parameter ARC VOLTAGE CHECK is 0, it dont check ARC
VOLTAGE, delay 0.5S;
5Open Automatic Height Control System (M38), start to run next program.

M08

Close cutting loop

Flame cutting operation sequence:


1Close CUTOXYM13;
2Close Automatic Height Control System (M39);
3Torch up(M70);

Plasma cutting operation sequence:


1Close START ARC switch;
2Close Automatic Height Control System (M39);
3Torch up(M70);
M50 Pierce action:
1 Torch up(M72), When plasma, no this action;
2 Open CUTOXY(M12), open plasma Start Arc, check Arc Voltage success signal;
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3 Torch down(M73), When plasma, no this action;


4 Open Automatic Height Control System(M38).
M52
IGNITING Loop: Operate sequence: Open GAS valve(M10), Open high-voltage
IGNITING(M20), Delay IGNITION, close high-voltage igniting (M21

.
M70

Torch Up Loop: Used programs start and a segment program running finish, raise torch, in
order to the torch move fast to next cutting position.
Sequence: Open Torch up switch(M14), Delay TORCHUP TIME( Refer 6.3), Close switch(M15).
M71 Torch Down Loop: Used before pierce, function contrary to M70, but value less, because gravity
action, torch down more quick than torch up.
Sequence: Open Torch down switch (M16), Delay TORCHDN TIME (refer 6.3), Close
switch(M17).
M72 Pierce Up Loop: Used after preheat finished, raise the torch to avoid the sparkling steel clinker
jam the torch tip when open CUTOXY.
Sequence: Open Torch up switch (M14), Delay PIERCEUP TIME(refer 6.3),close switch(M15).
M73 Pierce Down Loop: Used after preheat finished, after execute M72, Open CUTOXY, Place the
torch to cut position, function contrary to M72, but value less, because
gravity action, down more quick than up.
Sequence: Open Torch down switch(M16), delay PIERCEDN TIME(refer 6.3),close switch(M17).
M75 TORCH LOCATE TIME: When plasma torch locate, first torch down(M16) until encounter
Limit-(refer input port 8 XXW), Torch down stop(M17). Then torch up switch
open(M14), delay TORCH LOCATE TIME(refer 6.4), Torch up stop(M15);
M80 Total switch: Execute M80, all output ports be closed.

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SECTION 6 Parameter Setup


Under main menu, press F3to enter Parameter Setup function. Menu show as follow:

Fig 6.1 Parameter setup menu

Including:
SPED---- Speed parameters, including STARTUP(start speed),TIMING( Adjust time) and HIGH SPD(Max
limit speed);
SYST----System
parameters,
including
NUMERATOR,
DENOMINA-(electronic
gear
numerator/denominator), MA-ORIGIN(machine tool origin), REFERENCE(reference point),
CLEARANCE, OFFSET, SOFTLIMI+, SOFTLIMI-;
FLAME--- Flame parameters, including IGNITION(ignition time), HOTUP TIME(preheat time), TORCHUP
TIME(torch up time),TORCHDN TIME( torch down time), PIERCEUP(pierce torch up time),
PIERCEDN TIME(pierce torch down time);
PLAS --- Plasma parameters, including torch locate time, Arc on M order, Arc off M order, Arc-feedback,
Locate check, Locate Logic, Pierce time;
CTRL ----Control parameters, including flame/plasma mode select, cutting limit speed, Extend pierce, Shape
Max point etc.
SAVE ----Save function, save the amended parameters.

Attention: Want to make the amended parameters enable, pressF6to save.


Under PARA menu, input 1928 command, system will hint:
NOTIC: SETUP FACTORY PARAMS
This moment, The amended parameters will be saved to Factory parameters, that is When you press GG3 and
select PARAMETER, it will initialize parameters by amended value.

6.1

Speed parameters

Under PARA menu, press F1, shown as below:

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Fig 6.2

Speed parameters

Including:
1STARTUPStart speed, the speed that X and Y axis start and stop(unit mm/minute);
2TIMING Adjust time, the time that system from start speed to Max speed needs.
3HIGH SPD The max limit speed, it is the max speed when manual cutting and execute G00 order.

6.2 System parameters


Under PARA menu, press F3, shown as below:

Fig 6.3 System parameters


1. NUMERATOR/DENOMINA- ---- The ratio that electronic gear numerator and denominator is Pulse
Equivalent*1000. Example: Systems Pulse Equivalent is 0.008mm, the electronic gear numerator/denominator
=8/1.
Electronic gear ration formula: N/M= Lead Screw Pitch*1000/(360*Detail Segment/Stepping angle*
Gear Ratio)
2. MA-ORIGIN ----- Machine tool origin, it is a special point that set by approach switch. When the machine
tool dont set Mechanical Home Position, you can set the Machine tool origin is zero.
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3. REFERENCE----- Reference point, Defined as cutting start point, it is specified by G92 order.
4. CLEARANCE ----- Reverse Clearance compensation, as the machine have reverse clearance, when system
move ,want to change direction, this clearance should be compensated. The value should be measured to get. unit:
mm;
5. OFFSET ----Marker Offset. The offset between the marker and torch axis;
6. SOFT LIMI+/SOFT LIMI- --- Soft Positive Limit and Soft Negative Limit, When the programs coordinates
over the set value, system will alarm. If dont use, the parameters set over actual used value.

6.3

Flame parameters

Under PARA menu, press F3, shown as below:

Fig 6.4 Flame parameters


Including:
1 IGNITION-----Ignition time. Flame cutting, when execute M20, it is the time that open High Voltage Ignite
switch delay; Plasma cutting, it is the time that open Arc Voltage delay;
2HOTUP TIME----The time pierce preheat(unit: s), when pierce preheat, start preheat time delay, if the
preheat time isnt enough, pressPAUSE,The preheat time will be extended to 150s, if preheat finished, press
START, the delay time will be saved to HOTUP TIME parameter automatically;
3. TORCHUP TIME----- Torch up delay time, it is the delay time that execute M70 ,refer 5.4 (unit: s);
4. TORCHDN TIME----- Torch down delay time, it is the delay time that execute M71, refer 5.4 (unit: s);
5. PIERCEUP TIME----- Pierce torch up delay time, it is the delay time that execute M72, refer 5.4(unit: s);
6. PIERCEDN TIME----- Pierce torch down delay time, it is the delay time that execute M73, refer 5.4 (unit: s);
7. PIERCE TIME -----Pierce delay time, when flame cutting pierce, execute M07, open CUTOXY, after delay,
torch down.

6.4 Plasma parameters


Under PARA menu, press F4, shown as below:

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Fig 6.5 Plasma parameters


1.TORCH LOCATE TIME-----When plasma torch location, first torch down until encounter down-limit switch,
torch fall stop. Then open torch up, after a TORCH LOCATE TIME, stop torch up. (unit: s)
2. ARC ON M ORDER -----Set the ARC ON output port, default is M12;
3. ARC OFF M ORDER----- Set the ARC OFF output port, default is M13;
Note: When the subtract value that ARC OFF M Order and ARC ON M Order is 1, indicate that they use save
output port (even is open, add one is close). This moment system use electric level to control ARC ON
switch; if the M orders all even and unequal, indicate that they use different output ports to control open and
close. This moment system use pulse to control ARC ON switch, The width of pulse is 0.5s;
4. ARC-FEEDBACK -----Plasma cutting, this value decides whether check Arc Voltage or not. When the value
is 1(enable), when ARC ON, it will check the Arc Voltage feedback and when cutting, it will watch the Arc
Voltage Feedback. When the feedback be cut, system will deal with as PAUSE, and have hints. It is usually be
used for deep board. When the value is 0 (disable), after open ARC ON switch, delay Ignition time, start to
cutting, during cutting dont check Arc Voltage Feedback.
5LOCATE CHECK -----When execute M07, select whether execute TORCH LOCATE operation.
6. LOCATE LOGIC------ It is test logic that Torch Locate Time select down-limit. 0: Low enable(Normal open);
1: High enable(Normal close)
7. PIERCE TIME------- After ARC ON succeed, after pass PIERCE TIME, system cutting normally.

6.5 Control parameters


Under PARA menu, press F5, shown as below:

Fig 6.6 Control parameters


1. PLASMA/FLAME1/0-------Flame cutting,1:Plasma cutting;
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2. LIMIT SPEED------The max speed during cutting;


3. EXTEND PIERCE-----Extend pierce select, 0: disable, 1: enable;
4.NO-PRE SHAPE----Dont deal with shape previously.0: disable, 1: enable;
5.SHAPE MAX/MIN POINT---The max /min value of shape;
6. SYNCHRO-----Select driver synchronization.0: X and Z; 1: Y and Z.

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SECTION 7 Diagnoses
Under main menu, press F4to enter Diagnoses function. Menu show as follow:

Fig 7.1 Diagnoses


The system diagnose function can check the signal of input/output whether normal or not.
1 OUTPUT: There are 16 output ports, move cursor and change the value( from 0 to 1 or 1 to 0) to
change the level state. 1: high level ; 0: low level. About the output ports definition please refer 9.3.
2 INPUT: There are 16 input ports. 1: enable, 0: disable. About the input ports definition, please refer 9.3.

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SECTION 8 Library Shapes


81 Part option
Under main menu, press F5 and enter Library Shapes.
At present offer 27 shapes(can extend), use the arrow key to navigate to the desired shape you wish to cut
and press ENTER, if the selection is incorrect, press ESC and re-select. PressPgUpandPgDnkey can turn
page up and down.
82 Set and nest part
After select a shape, the control display shows this shape and hint input some parameter on the right above.

Fig 8.1 Shape set


F1PART: Cut according to piece(want the inside of material)
F2PART: (HOLE) Cut according to hole(want the outside of material)
F3ROT: System hint input rotate angle, pressF6, will display the rotated shape, anti-clockwise is positive.
F4NEST System hint input:
RowsThe number of rows to cut.
ColumnsThe number of columns to cut.
H-BETWEEThe distance of rows
W-BETWEEThe distance of parts horizontal
OFFSETThe offset that between interlacing parts.
Refer the sketch map blow:

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The number of columns

OFFSET

Rows
H-BETWEE

W-BETWEE
Fig 8.2 Nest Sketch Map

F6APPLY: The parameters setup well, press this key produce cutting program.

NOTE: In parts shape, there are a + cursor, this point is the position of initial torch
located.

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SECTION 9 Outer Connect


91 Input signal
Usually adopt mechanical switch connect Limit/Start/Pause etc. In order to avoid disturbing, and use the
mechanical switchs Normal Close contact. Connect show as below:
+24V

+5V

3K
System input

Normal Close Input Signal

24VG

5VG

Inside CNC

Note: System request the logic of STOP, START, PAUSE and LIMIT is same, that is all connected Normal Open
or Normal Close (usually). After turn on the system, it will check the START state automatically as
control basis. So if dont connect outside START switch, the corresponding place should connect to 24V
Ground or connect nothing.

92 Outside output
Explain:
Control signal = 0 Switch/Relay ON ( Low enable, signal send out)
Control signal = 1 Switch/Relay OFF (Signal cancel)
Loader

+24V

Inside CNC

COM(+24V)

Relay

300

24VG

+5V

System output
25 Pins

Control signal
24VG

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9.3

Definition

Signal
>W+

25 Pins
1

W-<

14

DUP
DDN
DLZ
STO
PAU
XXW

2
15
3
16
4
17
5
18
6
19
7
20
8
21

M10/M11
Or M38/M39
M20/M21

M22/M23
M24/M25

22
10
23
11
24
12
25
13

24V
24V
24VG
24VG

9.4

Explain
X/Y+ limit, Two axes connect in series, High level: enable; if dont use,
connect to 24V ground.
X/Y- limit, Two axes connect in series, High level: enable; if dont use,
connect to 24V ground
Auto Height Control motor control up switch, connect Normal Close.
Auto Height Control motor control down switch ,connect Normal Close
Arc Voltage check, low level: enable
External STOP key, High level: enable if dont use, connect to 24V ground.
External PAUSE key, High level: enable if dont use, connect to 24V ground.

Plasma torch locate, down-limit


OH1(GAS/Auto Height Control system/Corner signal relay output)
OH2(OXY/Start Arc signal relay output)
COM(OH1/OH2 Com-Ports of isolated output)

MotorOH4down Normal Open


MotorOH3up Normal Open
Motor (OH4down Normal Close
Motor (OH3up Normal Close
Flame: Auto Adjust Height control M38(open)M39(close)
Plasma: Standby. M10(open), M11(close).
M20(Open)M21(Close) Under flame, IGNITING switch; Under plasma
When IGNITION is 0, always open (as flame/plasma exchange switch)
Standby
Standby
CornerOH1Normal Close
CUTOXYOH2Normal Close
+24V/1A Power Source
+24V/1A Power Source
24V Ground
24V Ground

Outside Driver Interface


X Dir+

X DirX Pulse+
X Pulse10
Y Dir+
Y Dir11
Y Pulse+
12
Y PulseZ Dir+
Z Dir13
Z Pulse+
14
Z Pulse9

2
3
4
5
6

+5V

7
15
8

5VG
5VG

Driver signal interface definition


Signal
15 Pins
XDIR+
1
XDIR9
XCP+
2
XCP10
YDIR+
3
YDIR11
YCP+
4
YCP12
ZDIR+
5
ZDIR13
ZCP+
6
ZCP14
Power +5V
7
5V G
815

Motor output signal

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9.5

Back panel definition

Auto Height

24V Output/Valve
output

Up/Down

USB

CUTOXY(STA

Control (M38)

RT ARC)

Relay OH1

Relay OH2

Motor

motor

output, limit

Up/down motor

motor positive

positive rotate

rotate

relay OH3

OH4

Fig 9..1

output

Input

Up/down

interface

Output
Signal

relay

Back panel

Source/Valve
+24V

24G

Com

+24V

24G

24V

Auto Height
Control M38
01

CUTOXY(ARC
ON)
02

System

User
Interface

inside

18

F
Fig 9.2-1

Active connection

Fig 9.2-2 passive connection

D+

Up/Down motor limit


D+

D-

Com

Up-limit

Dn-Limit

Com

<+

>-

M
D-

Fig 9.3 Limit connection

Fig 9.4 Torch Up/Down motor connection

Note: 1. Parts instruction as labeled above on ARM back panel.


2.System output have two connections: one is Active connection (use the relay)
As shown by fig 9.2-1, the other is Passive connection. As shown by fig 9.2-2
3.Torch up/down connection as shown by fig 8.3 ,8.4. If Torch up/down have no limit,
the Com, Up-limit and Down-limit should connect together shown as fig 8.3.

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APPENDIX 1
Update software instruction
Function:
Upgrade software by U disk.
Step:
1. Copy the upgrade file to U disk. Attention: The file name only is STARTCNC.EXE.
2. Press the Button START(Green) and STOP(Red) at one time when power on the system,
until the upgrading interface appear.
3. Insert the U Disk, press F1, system will complete upgrade automatically. During upgrading,
system will hint some information.
4. Finish
If operation succeed, it will display succeed information and the beep will have one sound; If
failed, it will display failed information and the beep will sound all the while to alarm.
5. Turn off power source, pull out U disk. When you power up again, it is the new software.

Attention:
1. The files( STARTCNC.EXE) size dont over 248K.
2. The reason of upgrade failed more is caused by U disk, if system have not hint the U
disks operation course, please instead U disk and try again.

APPENDIX 2
Install Dimension

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