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Elite
Portable NC Cutting Machine

HC4500

HCE-1020/1225/1530

Operator Manual

Value Product Creator

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Note: Meanings of the three numbers in version number are as follows:

0 2 9

Library main version No. Library secondary version No. Reserved

Remark:
1. This user manual is strictly emended and checked by the manufacturers. However, it is
not guaranteed that the user manual has no any mistake or error.
2. The manufacturers commits itself to improving the product functions and the service
quality consistently. Therefore, the company reserves the right of changing any products
as described, any software program, and the content of the user manual, without prior
notice.

Item No. Version No. Revision Date Remark
HC4500(Customized) VerBV0.2.9 H 2011/09/29 Edition 1

HCE-1020/1225/1530 Portable NC Cutting Machine
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It is suggested that all operators should carefully read and understand these items
before operating the equipment. Repeatedly mentioned content in the manual should be
grasped importantly and paid more attention to.

Examine packing carton if there is any damage during transportation after receiving
the equipment. After packing carton, examine equipment component if there is any
damage during transportation; examine if the articles in the cartons correspond with
which are listed in the packing list (if ordering more than 1 sets, please according to the
tags on packing carton, grouping and matching to use).

Know Related Knowledge

The operators must be familiar with the cutting elements and related practice regulations of
oxy-gas and plasma. The performance and parameter also need griping before operating. The
machine can not be disassembled by unprofessional person. Refer to the manual and consult
the technicians if there comes to problems.

Installation and Use

The user is responsible for installing and using the equipment according to the manufacturers
instructions. If electromagnetic disturbances are detected then it shall be the responsibility of
the user to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer. In some
cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing the casing, see Earthing of Work
piece.
In other cases of using plasma cutting machine, it could involve constructing an
electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete with associated
input filters. In all cases electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to the point where
they are no longer troublesome.

Using Environment

System allowable working environment temperature is 0-60, relative humidity is 0-85%.
Dont make dust and iron powders enter system interior, especially dont make liquid enter
host.
In such environment as high temperature, high wet many dusts and causticity gas to work,
need taking special protection.

Assessment of Area

Before using the equipment to cut, the user shall make an assessment of potential
electromagnetic problems in the surrounding area. The following shall be taken into account:

1. Using oxygen and gas cutting:
a. Time of day that cutting or other activities are to be carried out.

2. Before using plasma cutting equipment, potential electromagnetic problems in the
surrounding area:
a. Other supply cables, control cables, signaling and telephone cables; above, below and
adjacent to the cutting equipment.
b. Radio and television transmitters and receivers.
c. Computer and other control equipment.
d. Safety critical equipment, for example guarding of industrial equipment.
e. Health of the people around, for example the use of pacemakers and hearing aids.
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f. Equipment used for calibration or measurement.
g. Immunity of other equipment in the environment. User shall ensure that other equipment
being used in the environment is compatible .This may require additional protection
measures.

Consider time of day that cutting or other activities, flammable materials and the size of the
surrounding area. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises.

Maintenance of Cutting Equipment

The cutting equipment must be routinely maintained according to the manufacturers
recommendations. When the cutting equipment is in operation, the cutting equipment should
not be modified. In particular, the gear and rack meshing clearance should be adjusted and
maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations.

Plasma Cutting Question

Method of Reducing Emission
Mains Supply The equipment must be connected to the mains supply according to the
manufactures recommendations. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take additional
precautions such as filtering of the mains supply. Consideration should be given to shielding
the supply cable of permanently installed cutting equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent.
The shielding should be connected to the cutting mains supply so that good electrical contact
is maintained between the conduit and equipment enclosure and the cutting power source
enclosure.

Equipotential Bonding

Bonding of all metallic components in the cutting installation and adjacent to it should be
considered. However, metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk
that the operator could receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the
electrode at the same time. The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic
components.

Earthing of Work Piece

Where the work piece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety, nor connected to earth
because of its size and position, a connection bonding the work piece to earth may reduce
emissions in some, but not all instances. Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the
work piece increasing the risk of injury to users, or damage to other electrical equipment.
Where necessary, the connection of the work piece to earth should be made by a direct
connection to the work piece, but in some countries where direct connection is not permitted,
the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitances selected according to national
regulations.

Note: The cutting circuit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons. Changing the earthing
arrangements should only be authorized by a person who is competent to assess.

Screening and Shielding

Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may
alleviate problems of interference. Screening of the entire plasma cutting installation may be
considered for special applications.

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Guarantee
Genuine the manufacturers parts are the factory-recommended replacement parts for your the
manufacturers system. Any damage caused by the use of other than genuine the
manufacturers parts may not be covered by the the manufacturers warranty.

Warning
You have the responsibility to safely use the product. For safe use in your working
environment, the manufacturers cannot give any guarantee or warranty.

Notice
Read this safety notice before operating.
I. Notice
1 Notice on safety:
Original copy of safety notice should be dispensed to every operator.
Do not open the controller cover without permission; otherwise, it would be out
of the range of guarantee.
Cut off the power supply in case the machine is not used for a long time.
Pay attention not to drop any dust or iron powder into the controller.
Do not pour any liquid into the controller.
Handle with care, and do not cause any damage.
Abide by the accident prevention provision and regulations.
Abide by the accident prevention provision and regulations on Oxygen cutting.
Wear the mask when performing the plasma arc cutting, for the plasma arc will
generate UV-b radiation.
2 Notice on correct application:
Our control system is capable of anti-interfering, but it is still required that your
plasma power supply have shielding function and the plasma controller have
good grounding. Otherwise, it will bring serious result.
Please set all parameters of the controller strictly according to the user manual;
otherwise, it may lead to failure of control system or even cause serious
consequences.
The controller uses the 24V DC power supply. To avoid short circuit, please pay
attention to the voltage, negative or positive electrode of power supply when
installing.
Do not insert or pull out any output plug of controller while the power supply is
connected; otherwise, it will damage the inside of controller.
If the output relay is non-solid-state relay, a freewheeling diode should be
connected in parallel on relay coil. Check the applied power supply to see
whether it is up to requirements, avoid burning out the controller.
Controller lifetime has a great relationship with ambient temperature. Install a
cooling fan if the temperature in processing area is too high. The allowable
ambient temperature of the controller is between 0C and 60C.
Do some protection measures if the machine is used in high temperature, damp,
or dusty environment, or environment with corrosive gas.
In place with strong vibration, add a rubber anti-vibration pad to weaken the
vibration.

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II. Statement:
We offer one year factory warranty or lifetime maintenance for any malfunction arising under
the normal use. In case of man-made damage or if the warranty expired, ADTECH will
charge a certain cost price of parts. However, the warranty is not applied to the following
conditions:
The label of serial number is torn down.
Any damage caused by personal factors
Any damage caused by natural disasters
Disassembly, modification, or repair without permission

III. Maintenance
1. Notice for maintenance and inspection:
Cut off the power supply of major loop before maintaining or repairing the
controller.
To prevent the accident, the operator should confirm the power supply is cut off.
2. Inspection item and period:
Under the general operating conditions (Daily average 30C, load rate 80%, operating
ratio 12 hours per day), carry out the following items to do the route and periodical
inspections.

General
The manufacturers warrants that products shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for following warranty period, under proper and normal use, (i) host within one
year; (ii) track and beam within six months; (iii) torch within three months. The
manufacturers, at its sole option, shall repair, replace, or adjust, free of charge, any Products
covered by this warranty which shall be retuned with the manufacturerss prior authorization
(which shall not be unreasonably withheld), properly packed, to the manufacturerss place of
business, all costs, insurance and freight prepaid, and which examination proves not to be free
from defects in materials and workman-ship. The manufacturers shall not be liable for any
repairs, replacements, or adjustments of Products covered by this warranty, except those
made pursuant to this paragraph or with the manufacturerss written consent. This warranty
shall not apply to any product which has been mishandled, incorrectly installed, modified or
assembled by you or any other person. The manufacturers shall be liable for breach of this
warranty only if it receives written notice of such breach within the applicable warranty
period specified herein above.
Distributor and OEM can provide different or complementary guaranty, but they provide
those for you not to be authorized, which cannot mean the manufacturers Company gives you
any guaranty.

Guarantee not Included:
(i) any accident violating using requirement; (ii) damage caused by natural scourge; (iii)
unload, remodel and repair if not allowed.

Warranty Period:
From distributor and OEM delivery date for users, but store in them not beyond three months,
if beyond the period, only extend three months warranty period.
Route inspection Daily
Check whether the ambient temperature, dust and
foreign matters exceed the criteria
Check whether there is abnormal vibration or sound
Periodical
inspection
Half year
Check whether the firm parts are loosened
Check whether the terminal board is damaged
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Patent Indemnity

Except only in cases of products not manufactured by the manufacturers or manufactured by
a person other than the manufacturers not in strict conformity with the manufacturerss
specifications, and in cases of designs, processes, formulae or combinations not developed or
purported to be developed by the manufacturers, the manufacturers agrees to indemnify,
protect and hold harmless Distributors and their customers against any and all liability or
claims in any manner imposed upon or accruing against Distributors and their customers
because of the use in or about the construction or operation of Equipment or any design,
system, formula, combination, article or material which infringes or alleges to infringe on any
patent or other right. Distributors shall notify the manufacturers promptly upon learning of
any action or threatened action in connection with any such alleged infringement, and each
party may appoint its own counsel for any such action or threatened action.

The equipment structure has gained country practical new type patent: 200720011857.9.

Indemnity Limit

In any case, the manufacturers wont compensate any personal or team accident, consequence,
indirect or punitive loss (including not limited loss profit), whatever compensation is
according to violate contract, civil infringement, strict responsibility, violate guarantee, main
use failure or other cases, even have been told appearing the loss.

Indemnity Utmost Limit

In any case, compensation of the manufacturers lawsuit caused by using related product
(whatever compensation is according to violate contract, civil infringement, strict
responsibility, violate guarantee, main use failure or other cases), cannot go beyond
cumulative total of causing compensated product.

Insurance

In any case, you must have and keep the insurance, when appearing any lawsuit, to protect
the manufacturers from loss.

National and Local Codes

National and local codes governing plumbing and electrical installation shall take precedence
over any instructions contained in this manual. IN NO EVENT shall the manufacturers be
liable for incidental or consequential injury to persons or property damage by reason of any
code violation or poor work practices.

Equity Transfer

Only when selling all or most assets or capital stock, but inheritors agree with the term, you
can transfer equity.

Copyright

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Important Introductions 1
Guarantee3

Chapter One Safety
Recognize Safety Information9
Follow Safety Instructions9
Cutting Can Cause Fire or Explosion9
Incorrect Operation can Cause Accident10
Electric Shock can Kill10
Electric Shock Precaution10
Cutting can Cause Poisonous Smog11
Plasma Arc can Cause Injury and Burns11
Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin11
Grounding Safety11
Compressed Gas Equipment Safety12
Gas Cylinders can Explode if Damaged12
Gas Cutting Safety12
Noise Protection13
Pacemaker and Hearing Aid Operation13
Warning Label13

Chapter Two Technical Regulations
2.1 Introduction14
2.1.1 Product Introduction14
2.1.2 Product Characteristic14
2.4.3 Product Highlight14
2.1.4 Main Technical Specifications, Parameters14
2.1.5 Outside Measurement15
2.1.6 Sign16

Chapter Three Setup
3.1 Receipt and Carrying Equipment17
3.2 Claims17
3.3 Packing List17
3.4 Equipment Appearance18
3.5 Equipment Assembly18
3.5.1 The Connection between Host and Track18
3.5.2 Transverse Track Installation19
3.5.3 Assemble Torch19
3.5.4 Gas Tightness Check19
3.5.5 The Connection between Power and Control Line20
3.5.6 Earthing20
3.5.7 Atmogenic Assembly20
3.5.8 Torch Adjustment20
3.5.9 Equip Plasma User with Plasma Cable Bracket Assembly (Option)20
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Chapter IV Quick Start
Summary.................................................................................................................. 24
4.1 Help information ...................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Restore factory default ............................................................................................. 25
4.3 Figure library ............................................................................................................ 25
4.4 Copying processing files .......................................................................................... 26
4.5 Calling in processing file ........................................................................................ 27
4.6 Adjustment of cutting speed[Adju]........................................................................... 28
4.7 Adjustment of Manual Speed ................................................................................... 29
4.8 Control of Turning Quality ...................................................................................... 29
4.9 Adjustment of preheating time in flame cutting [Adju]................................. .. ....... 31
4.10 Power Failure Treatment ........................................................................................ 32
4.11 Break point setup..................................................................................................... 32
4.12 Change of cutting gun nozzle ................................................................................. 33
4.13 isplacement perforating........................................................................................... 33
4.14 Movement of work piece ....................................................................................... 34
4.15 Line and point selection ......................................................................................... 34
4.16 Array ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.17 Mirror ..................................................................................................................... 37
4.18 Rotation .................................................................................................................. 38
4.19 Calibration .............................................................................................................. 39
4.20 Tool Setting ............................................................................................................ 41

Chapter V Operations and Details
5.1 Auto ....................................................................................................................... 42
5.1.1 Details of program running ....................................................................... 43
5.1.2 Details of submenu in auto interface ......................................................... 40
5.1.3 Basic operations ........................................................................................ 52
5.2 Figure library ............................................................................................................ 52
5.2.1 Operations ................................................................................................. 52
5.3 Edition ...................................................................................................................... 54
5.3.1 Submenu .................................................................................................... 55
5.3.2 Editing processing file .............................................................................. 61
5.3.3 Basic operations ........................................................................................ 64
5.4 Parameter ................................................................................................................. 64
5.4.1 System ...................................................................................................... 64
5.4.2 Speed ......................................................................................................... 67
5.4.3 Adjustment (Adju)..................................................................................... 68
5.4.4 Control (Ctrl).............................................................................................. 69
5.4.5 Accuracy (Prec).......................................................................................... 71
5.4.6 Save ........................................................................................................... 72
5.5 Diagnosis (Diag)....................................................................................................... 72
5.5.1 Sub-menu .................................................................................................. 73
5.6 Upgrade (Upgd)........................................................................................................ 75
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5.6.1 Description of sub-menu ........................................................................... 76

5.6.2 Restoration (Rev)....................................................................................... 76
5.6.3 Upgraded by USB disk (Udsk) .................................................................... 79
5.6.4 Upgrade the Interface connect PC (Omission) ......................................... 82
5.6.5 Recording program ................................................................................... 82
5.6.6 BIOS Upgrade in BIOS interface via PC (Omission)................................... 83
5.7 Help system .............................................................................................................. 84
5.8 Multi-language operations ....................................................................................... 84

Chapter VI Instruction System
6.1 Explanation of programming symbol ................................................................... 86
6.2 Coordinate explanation .......................................................................................... 86
6.2.1 Relative coordinate ................................................................................... 86
6.2.2 Absolute coordinate .................................................................................. 86
6.3 G instruction ............................................................................................................. 87
6.3.1 G92 reference point setup ......................................................................... 87
6.3.2 G21/G20 Metric /Imperial setting ............................................................. 87
6.3.3 G00 G00 idle motion ................................................................................. 87
6.3.4 G01 linear cutting ...................................................................................... 87
6.3.5 G02/G03 circular arc cutting ..................................................................... 88
6.3.6 G04 Pause/Delay instruction ..................................................................... 88
6.3.7 G26, G27, G28 Back to reference point ....................................................... 88
6.3.8 G22/G80 cycle processing ........................................................................ 88
6.3.9 G81 workpiece counting ........................................................................... 89
6.3.10 G91/G90 relative/absolute coordinate programming ...... .......................... 89
6.3.11 G41/G42/G40 ............................................................................................. 89
6.4 Common M instructions ........................................................................................... 89

Chapter VII Hardware
7.1 Overall dimension(Omission)................................................................................... 91
7.2 System input/output interface .................................................................................. 91
7.2.1 Back cover .................................................................................................... 91
7.2.2 System Specifications ............................................................................... 91
7.3 Connection mode of motor ...................................................................................... 96
7.3.1 Connection of Differential Driver ............................................................. 96
7.3.2 Connection of common-anode driver ....................................................... 97
7.3.3 Connection of Panasonic servo motor ................................................... 97

Chapter VIII Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Parts
8.1 Routine Maintenance98
8.2 Troubleshooting99
8.3 Clearance Adjustment101
8.3.1 Clearance Adjustment between Host and Track101
8.3.2 Clearance Adjustment between Beam and Host101
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Annex I Illustration of edition and processing
1Standard circle.........................................................................................................102
2Square ..................................................................................................................... 102
3Triangle ................................................................................................................. 103
4 Quincunx ...............................................................................................................103
5 Four figures ........................................................................................................... 104

Annex II G Instruction Quick Reference
.............................................................................................................105

Annex III M Instruction Quick Reference
..............................................................................................................106

Annex IV Gas Cutting Technics Reference
1Propane+Oxygen.....................................................................................................107
2Acetylene+Oxygen ................................................................................................. 107

Annex V Plasma Cutting Linkage Control
..............................................................................................................108

Annex VI 12 key remote control direction instructions
..............................................................................................................113

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Chapter I Safety

Recognize Safety Information

The symbols shown in this section are used to identify potential hazards. When
you see a safety symbol in this manual or on your machine, understand the potential for
personal injury, and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard.

Follow Safety Instructions

Read carefully all safety messages in this manual and safety labels on your
machine.
Keep the safety labels on your machine in good condition. Replace missing or damaged
labels immediately.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use the system properly. Do not let anyone
operate it without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the
machine may affect safety and machine service life.

Danger, Warning, Caution

A signal word DANGER or WARNING is used with a safety symbol. DANGER identifies
the most serous hazards.
DANGER and WARNING safety labels are located on your machine near specific hazards.
WARNING safety messages precede related instructions in this manual that may result in
injury or death if not followed correctly.
CAUTION safety messages precede related instructions in this manual that may result in
damage to equipment if not followed correctly.

Cutting Can Cause Fire or Explosion

Fire Prevention, Explosion Prevention
Be sure the area is safe before doing any cutting. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Remove all flammables within 35 feet (10m) of the cutting area.
Quench hot metal or allow it to cool before handling or before letting it touch combustible
materials.
Never cut containers with potentially flammable materials inside-they must be emptied and
properly cleaned first.
Ventilate potentially flammable atmospheres before cutting.
When cutting with oxygen as the plasma gas, an exhaust ventilation system is required.
Do not use the equipment if explosive dust or vapors may be present.

Warning
Explosion Hazard
Argon-Hydrogen and Methane
Hydrogen and methane are flammable gases that present an explosion hazard. Keep flames
away from cylinders and hoses that contain methane or hydrogen mixtures. Keep flames and
sparks away from the torch when using methane or argon-hydrogen plasma.

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Warning

Hydrogen Detonation with Aluminum Cutting
When cutting aluminum underwater, or with the water touching the underside of the
aluminum, free hydrogen gas may collect under the work piece and detonate during plasma
cutting operations.
Install an aeration manifold on the floor of the water table to eliminate the possibility of
hydrogen detonation.

Incorrect Operation can Cause Accident

Incorrect operation can cause equipment damage. If seriously mistake operation
happens, it can make inflammable gas outside cause explosive possibility. Moreover, suffer
electric shock and burn danger.
When using, ensure the connection line and appendix well.
When flame cutting, follow welding and cutting accident precaution measure.
Dont let cloth and body twist into moving equipment, cause body injury.
When moving equipment, host can move on track, so does beam, avoid host slipping outside
track, beam outside host.
Any parts including with track and beam, cannot be hit.
Equipment surrounding avoids strong shake.
Dont allow to change safe device, but after insurance pipe damages, no connection with
wire or other conductor, no change original device parameter, cause lose protection effect.

Electric Shock can Kill

Touching live electrical parts can cause a fatal shock or severe burn.
Operating and maintaining the equipment exits potential danger, according to installing
program and specification manual, safely install and operate the equipment. Open the
equipment by trained maintaining person.
Operating the plasma system completes an electrical circuit between the torch and the work
piece. The work piece and anything touching the work piece are part of the electrical circuit.
Never touch the torch body, work piece or the water in a water table when the plasma
system is operating.

Electric Shock Prevention

Usually plasma systems use high voltage in the cutting process (200 to 400VDC
are common).Take the following precautions when operating this system:
Wear insulated gloves and boots, and keep your body and clothing dry.
Do not stand, sit or lie on or touch any wet surface when using the plasma system.
Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or covers big enough to
prevent any physical contact with the work or ground. If you must work in or near a damp
area, use extreme caution.
Dont round or avoid safe switch. Provide a disconnect switch close to the power supply
with properly sized fuses. This switch allows the operator to turn off the power supply
quickly in an emergency situation.
When using a water table, ensure that it is correctly connected to earth ground.

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Install and ground plasma equipment according to the instruction manual and in accordance
with national and local codes.
Inspect the input power cord frequently for damage. Replace a damaged power cord
immediately.
Inspect and replace any worn or damaged torch leads.
Do not pick up the work piece, including the waste cutoff, while you cut.
Before checking, cleaning or changing torch parts, disconnect the main power or unplug the
power supply.
Before removing any power supply or system enclosure cover, disconnect electrical input
power. Wait 5 minutes after disconnection the main power to allow capacitors to discharge.
Never operate the plasma system unless the power supply covers are in place. Exposed power
supply connections present a severe electrical hazard.
When making input connections, attach proper grounding conductor first.

Cutting can Cause Poisonous Smog

Cutting can produce toxic fumes and gases that deplete oxygen and cause injury
or death.
Keep the cutting area well ventilated or use an approved air-supplied respirator.
Do not cut in locations near degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The vapors from
certain chlorinated solvents decompose to form phosgene gas when exposed to ultraviolet
radiation.
Do not cut metal coated or containing toxic materials, such as zinc(galvanized),lead,
cadmium or beryllium, unless the area is well ventilated and the operator wears an
air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can produce
toxic fumes when cut.
This product, when used for cutting equipment, produces fumes or gases which contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and ,in some cases, cancer.

Plasma Arc can Cause Injures and Burns

Plasma arc comes on immediately when the torch switch is activated.
The plasma arc will cut quickly through gloves and skin.
Keep away from the torch tip.
Do not hold metal near the cutting path.
Never point the torch toward yourself or others.

Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin

Eye Protection: Plasma arc rays produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and
infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
Use eye protection in accordance with applicable national or local codes.
Wear eye protection (safety glasses or goggles with side shields, or a welding helmet)with
appropriate lens shading to protect your eyes from the arcs ultraviolet and infrared rays.

Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing to protect against burns caused by ultraviolet
light, sparks and hot metal.
Gauntlet gloves, safety shoes and hat.
Flame-retardant clothing to cover all exposed areas.
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Cuffless trousers to prevent entry of sparks and slag.
Remove any combustibles, such as butane lighter or matches, from your pockets before
cutting.

Cutting Area: Prepare the cutting area to reduce reflection and transmission of
ultraviolet or light:
Paint walls and other surfaces with dark colors to reduce reflection.
Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare.
Warn others not to watch the arc. Use placards or signs.

Grounding Safety

Work Cable: Attach the work cable securely to the work piece or the work table
with good metal-to-metal contact. Do not connect it to the piece that will fall away when the
cut is complete.

Worktable: Connect the worktable to an earth ground, in accordance with appropriate
national or local electrical codes.

Input Power

Be sure to connect the power cord ground wire to the ground in the disconnect box.
If installation of the plasma system involves connecting the power cord to the power supply,
be sure to connect the power cord ground wire properly.
Place the power cords ground wire on the stud first, then place any other ground. Fasten the
retaining nut tightly.
Tighten all electrical connections to avoid excessive heating.

Compressed Gas Equipment Safety

Compressed gas bottle when blowing up, transporting and reserving, exists some
danger, can cause explosion and fire.
Never lubricate cylinder valves or regulators with oil or grease.
Use only correct gas cylinders. Regulators, hoses and fittings designed for the specific
application.
Maintain all compressed gas equipment and associated pares in good condition.
Before gas cylinder, open its valve, after blow thin power or dirty, close it. Then use after
connecting decompression.
Open valve, operator should stand gas jet side and slowly start it, avoid gas towards body.
Prohibit on stressed gas bottle, remove leak using screw down valve and washer nut ways.
Never touch gloves oil and fat, cotton yarn and tools with gas bottle, valve, decompression
and pipeline.
When operating, gas bottle is from away open flame or heat source beyond 5m.
Dont place gas bottle on passage (elevator room, stairs), prevent from hitting. If having any
difficulties, take proper protection measure.
Never using oxygen to replace compression air to blow clear work cloths, gas pipeline, or
use pressure test and air-powered tool air source.
Label and color-code all gas hoses to identify the type of gas in each hose. Consult
applicable national or local codes.

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Gas Cylinders can Explore if Damaged

Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can
explodeHandle and use compressed gas cylinders in accordance with applicable national or
local codes.
Never use a cylinder that is not upright and secured in place.
Keep the protective cap in place over valve except when the cylinder is in use or connected
for use.
Never allow electrical contact between the plasma arc and a cylinder.
Never expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks, slag or open flame.
Never use a hammer, wrench or other tool to open a stuck cylinder valve.

Gas Cutting Safety

Read and understand cutting machine operation and uses safety requirements. If
users have any requirements, please consult distributors and manufacturers.
Oxygen and gas hose cannot use each other, never replace with other hose.
Torch no staining oil.
When gas cutting ignition, using firing gun.

When gas cutting, appearing cracking and backfire, immediately close preheated oxygen
and cutting oxygen valve, then close gas valve, finally clear dirt in gas channel with needle.
Finish working, decompression unload pressure order: close high pressure gas bottle valve,
let off all remaining gas in decompression, release pressure adjuster to make watch hand to
Zero.
When gas source pressure is low, need exchanging gas, first close all valve switches, then
exchange gas, when operating, do it according to dangerous gas safe operation rules.

Noise Protection

Prolonged exposure to noise from cutting or gouging can damage hearing.
Use approved ear protection when using plasma system.
Warn others nearby about the noise hazard.

Pacemaker and Hearing Aid Operation

Pacemaker and hearing aid operation can be affected by magnetic fields from
high currents.
Pacemaker and hearing aid wearers should consult a doctor before going near any plasma arc
cutting and gouging operations.
To reduce magnetic field hazards by following ways:
Keep both the work cable and the torch lead to one side, away from your body.
Route the torch leads as close as possible to the work cable.
Do not wrap or drape the torch lead or work cable around your body.
Keep as far away from the power supply as possible.
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Warning Label

This warning label is affixed to some equipment. It is important that the operator and
maintenance technician understand the intent of these warning symbols as described. The
numbered test corresponds to the numbered boxes on the label.
1. Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire.
Keep flammables away from cutting.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and have a
watchperson ready to use it.
3. Electric shock from torch or wiring can kill.
Protect 3.1 Wear insulating gloves. Do not wear wet
or damaged gloves.
4. Breathing cutting fumes can be hazardous to your
health.
4.1 Keep your head out o the fumes.
4.2Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to remove
the fumes.
4.3 Use ventilating fan to remove the fumes.
5. Arc rays can burn eyes and injure skin.
5.1 Wear hat and safety glasses. Use ear protection
and button shirt collar. Use welding helmet with
correct shade of filter. Wear complete body
protection.
6. Become trained and read the instructions before
working on the machine or cutting.
7. Do not remove or paint over (cover) warning
labels
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Chapter II Technical Specifications

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 Product Introduction:

The product is of the characteristics of saving space, high producing efficiency and
facility to take, and can cut automatically, with high cutting precision and material utility. It is
well-designed, with light weight and small measurement, easy to be moved, fitting indoor and
outdoor working environment. It can help all sized enterprises to improve producing
efficiency and reduce producing cost. It can be widely used in cutting and using material
working procedure of carbon steel (flame cutting), stainless steel, aluminum (plasma cutting)
and other metal material, and especially in single and batch production of various parts.

2.1.2 Product Characteristic:

This Portable NC Flame/Plasma Cutting Machine can program to cut any parts of plane
graphs making of straight lines and arcs, as large gantry cutting machine.
HCE series is a newest generation of high-performance flame/plasma cutting
machine developed by the manufacturers. The control circuit adopts the ARM9
high-speed microprocessor, large-scale custom-tailor IC chip, and multi-layer PCB, and
the display adopts 7 color display screen. Surface mount devices are used throughout
the entire process. The controller is developed basing on powerful R&D capacity of the
manufacturers for many years, and the software integrates advantages of factories from home
and abroad. The hardware of this controller is highly stable in operation, and the
software is perfect in performance, making it a trusted and highly cost-efficient
flame/plasma controller.

2.1.3 System Features
1) Adopt 32-bit high performance CPU and super-large programmable FPGA,
real-time multi-task control technology and hardware interpolation technology,
realizing a fast and stable operation.
2) ARM9 processor technologies, achieving quick running speed of program and
refreshing speed
3) Reasonable process structure, combining with all Optocoupler isolation control and
powerful plasma anti-interference capacity
4) 256M storage space for processing files, satisfying the running and processing of all
kinds of complex programs, and capable of handling the running of large program
easily
5) Capable of controlling 3 stepper/servo motors at the same time, as well as
synchronizing of double axes or developing the function of third axis in accordance
with the actual requirements
6) 7 color display screen, human-friendly operating interface, easy to operate, and the
interface supports display in many languages
7) Support plasma and flame cutting, and the system software contains the perfect
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cutting processes for both kinds of cutting

8) Figure library is provided, capable of selecting hole-cutting or slicing of figure in
figure library as required
9) Figure processing function allows it possible to rotate, calibrate, or do X/Y mirror
for the processing figure
10) Provided with array, rectangle edge-sharing cutting functions
11) Delay, preheating, and perforating control
12) Plasma arcing detection, initial positioning, and corner signal speed control,
supporting THC
13) Cutting gun nozzle changing, replacement perforating, and part moving
14) Breakpoint restoration, and power-off protection during the processing
15) The functions including idling, testing gragh scope, retroversion etc..
16) Gap compensation and backlash compensation
17) Figure display, real-time track movement display
18) The stepper motor adopts high-subdivision driver, with high accuracy and stable
running.
19) Cutting gun can be adjusted up and down as required.
20) Diagnosis function is provided for helping users to solve the machine errors quickly.
21) Capable of copying processing files in NCS to USB disk.
22) File name can be displayed in Chinese so that users know clearly the content of
files.
23) Users can download the latest upgrade via the USB disk for updating the
application.
24) End users can restore the factory default and system files using the one-key backup
and restoration function, which better protects the system parameters and system
files.
25) Procedure input has two modes: processing file after USB disk transfers CAD and
nests, and on-site compiling G code manually.
26) USB and RS232 serial port communication control; capable of reading files via
USB disk, it is convenient for the on-site operations
27) Help system makes the operations easier for the primary users.
28) Speed range : 0-15M/Min , Distance of travel : (+)99999.999(-)99999.999 mm.

2.1.4 Application environment
Power supply: AC 220V10% /50/60Hz/220W
Operating temperature: 0C 60C
Storage temperature: -20C 80C
Operating humidity: 20%95%
Storage humidity: 0%95%

2.1.5 Main Technical Specifications and Parameters

Models HCE-1020 HCE-1225 HCE-1530 HCE-1630
Input power source 220V10% 50/60Hz 220W
LCD 7 Inch Color LCD
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Effective cutting range
XY(mm)
10002000 12502500 15003000 16003000
Beam cross-section size 5060mm
Beam length/weigh
(mm)/(kg)
1530/11.2 1780/12.4 2030/13.9 2130/14.7
Track length/ weight
(mm)/(kg)
2500/33.6 3000/40.5 3500/46.9 3500/46.9
Cutting speed (mm/min) 50-2000
Cutting thickness (Flame)
(mm)
5-150mm
Cutting thickness
(Plasma)(mm)
According to customers plasma power supply
Gas pressure (Mpa) 0.010.3
Oxygen pressure (Mpa) 0.30.7
Types of gas Propane or Acetylene
Host 462366280
Measurement
(mm)
Track 250027360 300027360 350027360 350027360
Host
532436340
31.1kg
Packing
measurement
(mm)
Weight
Track
2630460370
87.8kg
3130410370
101.3kg
3630410370
111.8kg
3630410370
111.8kg
Host weight (kg) 21
* Standard configuration is propane cutting nozzle if no special requirement.

2.1.6 Sign

Following signs can appear on panel, tag and switch.
Start Stop(Pause)
Off On
Strong Electricity Protect Earthing
Offline On-Off(Emergency)

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Chapter III Setup

3.1 Receipt and Carrying Equipment

Warning
Equipment weight can reach 60kgwhen installing and carrying, two people finish it.

1. Verify that all parts and items on your order have been received. Alert your distributor if
any parts or items are damaged or missing.
2. If there is evidence of damage, refer to the Claims section below. All communications
regarding this equipment must include the model number and equipment number.
3. Before setting up and operating the system, read the Safety section of this manual.

3.2 Claims

Claims for damage during shipment: If your unit was damaged or lost during shipment, you
must file a claim with the carrier.
Claims for defective parts: If any of the parts are defective, please contact your distributor.

3.3 Packing List

Examine parts, contrast with icon description.
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3.4 Equipment Appearance

Models
Beam effective
travel rang
Y(mm)
Track effective
travel rang
L-500(mm)
HCE-1020 1000 2000
HCE-1225 1250 2500
HCE-1530 1500 3000
HCE-1630 1600 3000

3.5 Equipment Assembly

This portable NC cutting machine is decompounded transporting and needs
assembling by the consumer.
Please assemble the machine strictly according to the following procedures and be
careful to avoid damage to the component, which can help to guarantee the cutting quality
and performance.

When assembling many sets, matching to use. Because the clearance of gear and
rack has been adjusted better before leaving factory.

Warning
Assembling incorrectly or inappropriately can harm your
body.

3.5.1 The Connection between Host and Track

Before assembling, the chassis and the track are packed separately in the carton. There is a
fixing hole in the chassis and an installation bolt is also embedded into the aperture in the
supporting chassis. Connect the chassis and the track with the enclosed nut. Then align the
X

Y

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pulley on the slide of the chassis and the orbit on two sides of the track. Push as the aspect of
arrowhead horizontally until the body inserts into the orbit.

3.5.2 Transverse Track Installation

Pull on the control line of the beam through the nick on the side of the machine in advance.
Then push the beam as the aspect shown in illustration. Pay attention to the cooperation
between track and pulley.

3.5.3 Assemble Torch

Fix up the cutting torch and
keep it upright to the
horizontal level. The holder
should also be fixed up with
the beam with connection
bolt. Connect the interface of
preheating oxygen, cutting
oxygen with solenoid valve
and gas tube to the equipment.
Wind up each plug's nut, and
the screw of gas-run plug is
levorotatory with the marks
on the nut. Pay attention to
the direction while
connecting as well as the
color of gas tube. The red one
is gas, and the black stands
for oxygen. The tie-in is
marked.
Host installation direction
Host installation direction
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3.5.4 Gas Tightness Check

Examine the gas tightness of the gas circuit by the soap solution method under the working
pressure. The equipment can put into use after affirm that there is not any leakage.

3.5.5 The Connection between Power and Control Line

Warning
Electrocution can harm body safety.

Before maintaining, cut off power.

The equipment configures standard 3m power cable, directly plugs into Multi-plug Socket;
Beam control line connects power panel plug on equipment back, and revolve tight.

3.5.6 Earthing

Using the equipment must comply with national or local electrical requirement, correctly
grounded through the power cord. Also see in Earthing in the Safety section of this manual.

3.5.7 Atmogenic Assembly

Warning
Gas pressure can not exceed rating pressure equipment requires.
If pressure is too high, air pipe can burst.

About atmogenic assembly of oxygen, propane, or acetylene, carry out it according to
concerned local and country regulations.
Supply tie-in and hoop of oxygen and gas respectively, connect and revolve tight
respectively.
When supplying, tie-in and hoop of oxygen and gas are in packing.
Oxygen pressure can not exceed rating pressure equipment technical parameters;
otherwise, valve can not open. When needing use pressure of big flow and exceed rating
value, please contact the manufacturer.

3.5.8 Torch Adjustment

When assembling torch, vertical with work piece, to gain
vertical cut. With square, make torch aim the position of 0and
90.

Torch
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3.5.9 Equip Plasma User with Plasma Cable Bracket Assembly (Option)

Assemble every component and fix up the plasma cable with tighten wire. Insert the plasma
cutting gun into the holder.
Attention: Refer to plasma cutting machine manual, grounding plasma power
groundwire with equipment casing.

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Chapter IV Quick Start

Summary

HC4500 flame/plasma controller can be used in machine tool to control flame or
plasma cutting gun for cutting. This system is displayed with window prompt by grade. In
the menu of an interface, you can press [F1] to [F6] to select the relevant functions, or press
[ ] or [ ] to return to the previous menu.
This chapter introduces the general operating procedures for using the system, allowing
users to be able to use quickly. However, to master every skill or details, you have to read
through the user manual.
Once connecting to the power supply and entering into the main interface, a
greeting word will be shown as follows:

Main interface

Press [F1] to [F6] to enter the interfaces of different functions:
Press [F1] to enter the auto process, manual, figure display and processing interfaces
Press [F2] to enter the figure library.
Press [F3] to enter the interface for calling processing files, manual editing of
processing files, and copying files.
Press [F4] to enter the parameter setting and adjusting interface.
Press [F5] to enter the system diagnosis, version enquiry, and user-defined outlet editing
interfaces.
Press [F6] to enter the system parameter restoration, application upgrade, and help
interfaces.

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4.1 Help information
In most interfaces of main menu, you can press [INS] to get the relevant text help
information. For example, in main interface, press [F1] (Auto) to enter the auto interface,
where pressing [INS] allows you to get the help information on this interface.
Main menu Press [F6] to enter the upgrade interface Press [F6] (Help) to
search for the relevant help information.

4.2 Restore factory default
In case there is a condition of abnormal speed or accuracy due to the improper
adjustment of system parameters, you can, in main menu of system, press [F6] (Upgd)
Press [F1] (LEV)Press [F1] (LEV)Press [ENTER] to restore the parameters to
factory default.
In HC4500, you can also press [F6] (Upgrade) in main menu [F3] (Restore)
Press [F1] (Restore)Press [ENTER] to restore the system configuration files, help
files, and figure library files.
Note: If the factory has not saved the factory default, it is not allowed to restore the
parameters, and the corresponding dialogue box will be shown.

Picture 4.2 Parameter revert

It can refer to the chape 3 system details operation and specification (6.2) Revert
function

4.3 Figure library
For the convenience of processing and for reducing workload of operators and
increasing the usability of system, the system is provided with 33 common figures of
processing part and 1 testing figure. In the main menu interface, press [F2] (Grap) to enter
the figure library interface as follows, and select the corresponding figure to process.

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Operation: Press [X+], [X-], [Y+], or [Y-] to move the cursor up, down, left or right.
Press [S], [S] to page up or down, and press [ENTER] to enter the figure.

Picture 4.3 Figure library interface
4.4 Copying processing files
Insert the USB disk with copied processing files into the USB port of control system. In
main menu, press [F3] (Edit) [F3] (Udsk). If it is connected successfully, the interface
will show the file names of files stored in USB disk, as the following picture shows:
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Picture 4.4 Copying processing files

At this time, press [Y+] or [Y-] to select the processing files to be copied, and press [F2]
(SCpy) or [ENTER] to copy. After that, a prompt will pop up when you can press any key to
return to the main menu interface.

4.55. Calling in processing file
In main interface, press [F3] [F2] to enter the interface for calling in files as follows:

Picture 4.5 File calling interface
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After entering the above interface, press [Y+] or [Y-] to select the processing file, and
then press [F2] or [ENTER] to confirm and enter the processing code editing interface. You
can press to exit and go back to the main interface, when you can press [F1] to enter
the auto interface to carry out the processing with selected files.

4.6 Adjustment of cutting speed[Adju]
In main interface, you can press [F4] (Para) [F2] (Speed) to enter speed setting
interface.

4.6.1 Speed setting interface

4.6.2 Auto processing interface
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First, set the processing speed in the interface as above picture. The speed is the
max speed that the actual processing can achieve.
Press [X+], [X-], [Y+], or [Y-] to move the cursor to make the selection, and then press
the number key on left of panel to input the value.
After setting the speed, press to return to main menu. Press [F1] again to
enter the auto processing interface:
Processing speed is determined by the CutSpeed in speed setting interface and the
Speed rate in auto processing interface.
Actual Processing Speed =CutSpeed Speed Rate
Note: Speed rate can be adjusted by pressing [F] and [F] on the panel, or just the [F]
key.

4.7 Adjustment of Manual Speed
In main interface, press [F4] (Para) [F2] (Speed) to enter the speed setting interface.
See section HSpeed for the interface picture. Set the manual speed with the same
method as setting cutting speed, and exit to the main interface.
In main interface, press [F1] (Auto) [F2] (Manual) to enter the manual interface:

4.7 Manual interface

Actual Manual Speed = HSpeed Speed Rate
Note: Speed rate can be adjusted by pressing [F] and [F] on the panel, or just the
[F] key.

4.8 Control of Turning Quality
During the flame cutting and plasma cutting, there is a process of acceleration and
deceleration when turning. Whether the acceleration or the deceleration is properly set or not,
it directly influences the cutting quality of the turning. Especially when it is flame cutting,
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the fast speed of turning may easily cause flameout or halfway cutting; and if the
turning speed is too slow, it may easily burn the turning to be circular arc shape.
The system acceleration and deceleration are set as follows: Press [F4] (Para) in main
menu interface, and press [F2] (Speed), then, set the speed in StrSpeed and AddSpeed
(See picture below). Detailed definitions are as follows:

4.8 Speed settings

1. [StrSpeed]--Start-up speed: Track-Move, a speed of starting up. For example, if the
StrSpeed is set to be 300, the system speed is 0.3m at the just beginning. The value of
start-up speed is determined by the processing speed. The following list shows the reference
value of start-up speed; actual data are subject to the on-scene cutting effect.

CutSpeed (mm/minute) StrSpeed (mm/minute) CutSpeed (mm/minute) StrSpeed (mm/minute)
100-200 100 1000-1300 700
200-500 200 1600-2000 100
500-700 300 2000-3000 1500
700-800 500 3000-4000 2000
800-1000 600
Table 4.8.1

2. [AddSpeed]-- Acceleration: It is an average increment of increasing the processing speed
from start-up speed to the highest speed. For example, if the start-up speed is 300,
acceleration is 100, and highest speed is 1000, then, the speed is increased to 300, 400,
5001000 at 100 intervals; if the acceleration is 50, then, the speed is increased by 50 each
time.
The acceleration is determined by the Precision (In main menu, press [F4] (Para) [F5]
(Prec).

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Precision: refer to the distance the corresponding machine moves when the control
system gives an impulse.
The following list shows the reference value of impulse equivalent and the acceleration;
the actual data are subject to the on-scene cutting effect.
Precision Addeleration
(mm/minute)
Precision Addeleration
(mm/minute)
0.001000-0.002000 10 0.007000-0.008000 70
0.002000-0.003000 20 0.008000-0.009000 80
0.003000-0.004000 30 0.009000-0.010000 90
0.004000-0.005000 40 0.010000-0.011000 100
0.005000-0.006000 50 0.011000-0.012000 110
0.006000-0.007000 60 0.012000-0.013000 120
Table 4.8.2

4.9 Adjustment of preheating time in flame cutting [Adju]
In main menu, press [F4] (Para) [F4] (Ctrl) to set the Preheat Delay in the second row as
the required time.

4.9.1 Control interface

In auto cutting interface, it will carry out preheating before perforating. Total preheating
time and the current preheating time will be shown on the right bottom of the interface; on
the left bottom there will show Record & GO, Press [G]; Stop, press [START]; Go-on,
Press [STOP]. As prompted, if you press [START], the system will stop preheating
immediately and go to the next action without saving the preheating time. If you press
[STOP], the preheating time will be extended without limit. Press [G] to stop preheating, and
the system will save the Current preheating time automatically as the Preheating time for
the future.
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In main menu, press [F1] (Auto):

4.9.2 Preheating in auto interface

4.10 Power Failure Treatment

In order to avoid the waste of raw materials caused by the sudden power failure, the
system equips with a power-off protection function. If the device is powered off during the
processing, the system will automatically save the last processing track as a break point.
When the power supply is resumed and you want to resume the coordinate before power-off,
you just have to press [F1] (Auto) in main menu [F6] (Break point) or [F1] (Auto) [F4]
(Break point).

Note: Do not move the cutting nozzle when the power is off, and make sure to set
the current coordinate when the power is resumed; otherwise, all the memory
coordinate will be wrong.

4.11 Break point setup

If you exit the automatic processing interface (press [F1] (Auto) to enter) and want to
return next time, you need to resume to the current stop coordinate. This can be made by
pressing Pause during the automatic processing and pressing [F6] (Spot), then, the system
will automatically save the current processing point (where the cutting nozzle is located) as a
break point. This point is saved forever; no matter it is power off or on. The coordinate will
be the saved break point coordinate when you enter the Auto interface next time, as long as
the current program has not changed.
If you restart the device after the power-off, you just have to press [F6] (Spot ) in the
Auto interface to restore the break point, and press the [Start] key to resume processing.

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4.12 Change of cutting gun nozzle

If cutting gun nozzle is damaged during the processing, please follow the following
steps to change it:

In main menu, Press [F1] (Auto) Press [Stop] key Press the
corresponding [X+], [X-], [Y+], and [Y-] keys to move the cutting gun to a proper place for
changing the nozzle Press [START] select the relevant item in the popped up
dialogue box as Picture 2.12 Press [ENTER], the coordinate will be moved to the
current break point automatically and proceed the processing of selected item.

4.12 Change of cutting gun nozzle

FBack and Cutting : Go back to the interrupt with no cut then cut continue the program.
FBack and Stop : Go back to the interrupt with no cut then stop program..
CBack and Cutting : Go back to the interrupt with cutting then then cut continue program.
Process ringht here : cut continue program right here.
4.13 Displacement perforating

Picture 1 Picture 2

B

A
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As picture 1, the outer is square steel plate and the inside rectangle is the workpiece to
be cut. Assuming that it is to cut the work piece from point A and the steel plate is of thick
materials; then, it will cost a lot of time to perforate. However, if it is to cut from the edge of
steel plate (point B), the time of preheating perforating may be saved. Detailed operations are
as follows:
In automatic processing Press [STOP] Press the corresponding X, and Y
keys to move the cutting gun to the edge of the steel plate Press [Start] again
Select the relevant item in the popped up dialogue box Press [ENTER], the coordinate
will be moved to the current break point automatically and proceed the processing of selected
item.

4.14 Movement of work piece

Picture 1 Picture 2

To save the steels during the processing, you can move the tracks of work piece to a
certain place for processing when cutting some kinds of figures. As shown in above pictures,
the out frame is the steel plate, and the inside frame is the figure to be cut. For example, it
may waste many materials if you cut the work piece 2 directly after having cut the work
piece 1, because they are a certain distance away. Therefore, you can move the track of
work piece to a proper place as Picture 2 before cutting, which can save many materials.
Detailed operations are as follows:
Press [STOP] key after you have cut the work piece 1 Press [X+], [X-], [Y+],
and [Y-] to move the cutting gun to the proper position.

4.15 Line and point selection
This function allows you to select any line of G code of the figure for processing.
In main menu, press [F1] (Auto) [F4] (Grap) [F4] (Pro) [F2] (ChoG) to
enter the interface of positioning mode as follows:
Direct change coordinate: the cutting gun does not move, but the coordinate is
changed to the coordinate of this line directly.
Auto move Gun: the cutting gun moves from the current position to the
coordinate of selected program line.
You can press [Y+] or [Y-] to change the mode of positioning when selecting
line, and press [ENTER] to select the line number (as Picture 2.15 shown below).
Input the line number by pressing the number key and then press [ENTER]. In
case of doing fine adjustment, you can press [X+] or [X-] to select the next line
number.

Work piece 1
Work piece 2

Work piece 1
Work piece 2
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Picture 4.15 Positioning mode of line selection

4.16 Array

When you need to cut a single figure on big steel plate for several times, you can use
the array function to realize the simple array of this repeated figure.
In main menu interface, press [F1] (Auto) [F4] (Grap) [F4] (Pro):

Picture 4.16.1 before arraying (Processing interface)

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The acquiescent deviant is the space usage size as aboce picture, which it means the
single graph height and width. Suitable adjust the width and height can make the arraying
more reasonable.
Press the No. key input the parameter value, press Y+Y-select item of
paramters, input correct parameter, press Confirm enter into the direction seletion of
arraying.
In above interface, press [F5] (Arr) to enter the array parameter setting interface.

Picture 4.16.2 Array parameter settings

Picture 4.16.3 After array graph
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Press X+X-Y+Y- select cursor movement to arraying direction,
after selected, press Confirm, finished all of the step of arraying, graph will finished array
immideately.

Matters need attention when you operate arraying

1) After the array, it will not save the original process file, like stop
coordinate etc.
2) After Array, press Retnenter into dealing interface, It can check
if the size suitable the plate or not. Afresh Array press F6
(restore)

4.17 Mirror

If you need to exchange the start point and the final point of the figure horizontally
at 180 during the cutting, you can do it by mirror function.
Press [F1] (Auto) [F4] (Figure) [F4] (Process) [F1] (Rotate) and press [F1]
(Y mirror) / [F2] (X mirror) / [F3] (XY mirror). As shown in the following picture:

Picture 4.17.1 Before X mirroring

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Picture 4.17.2 After X mirroring
4.18 Rotation
Sometimes, the position and angle of the steel plate are required to meet the XY
axis of the cutting machine during the cutting. However, in the actual processing, it is
hard to avoid the XY axes on steel plate deviating from the XY axes of cutting machine
for an angle.
In virtue of rotation function, it is allowed to achieve the auto calibration of steel plate
so that you do not have to move the steel plate or cutting machine. The operations are as: in
main menu, press [F1] (Auto) [F4] (Figure) [F4] (Process) [F1] (Rotate) [F4]
(Rotate), and then input the rotation parameter to finish the figure rotation.

Picture 4.18 Rotation
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4.19 Calibration

If rotation angle is uncertain when calibrating the steel plate, we can get a correct
rotation angle by calibration function.
First, a reference axis is required, around which the figure is rotated at a certain
angle when calibrating. To select the reference axis, press [F1] (Auto) in main interface
[F4] (Figure) [F4] (Process) [F1] (Rotate) [F5] (Calibrate), and a dialogue box
will show up for selecting the reference axis (HC4200 can only take X as the reference
axis).

Picture 4.19 Selection of calibration reference

Reference axis X: the offset angle of steel plate is the angle formed by X axis of
steel plate and the X axis of reference coordinate.
Reference axis Y: the offset angle of steel plate is the angle formed by Y axis of
steel plate and the Y axis of reference coordinate.

Press X+X-Y+Y-to select the move cutting gun, at the same time, the
system will calculate the angel automationly.

1 In Picture 1, the large frame (Real line) is the steel plate, the small frame (Dashed
line) is the figure to be cut, and point A is the start point of the cutting gun. If it is
cut according to Picture 1, the figure outside may not be cut; and if it is cut when
the start point is moved to the middle of the steel plate as Picture 2, obviously it
will waste the steel plate.
2 At this point, without moving the steel plate, you just have to figure out the slope
angle of the plate, and incline the figure to be processed at the corresponding
angle before cutting effectively.
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The following calibration takes X axis as the reference axis.
The principle of calibration taking X axis as reference axis is as follows:

Picture 1 Picture 2

Way of calibrating the steel plate:

1 As above picture, point A is the start point of cutting gun. You can figure out the
slope angle of the steel plate by moving the cutting gun to any point of its base
line. Press [X+] [Y-], or [Y-] [X+]; then, press [ENTER] to confirm.
2 Then, the figure displayed on the controller will be rotated at a certain degree.
The position of figure to be processed and the steel plate is shown as follows:

A
Original position
Position after the move
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3 If the steel plate is inclined as follows, then, the calibration method is as below:

Press [X+] [Y+], or [Y+] [X+], then, press [ENTER] to confirm. The
position of figure to be processed and the steel plate is shown as follows:

4.20 Tool Setting
Main Interface after power on, pressF1Auto---F4Graph, Enter into Graph
track follow interface, Press key G.
Graph Original start point will turn to position of lower left quarter, Press Key
G, The graph start point will positioned 5 directions like original point, lower left
quarter, Lower Right Corner, top right corner, top left corner.

Picture 4.20 Positioning process Set start to lower right corner

The program will restore automationly when used this fuction.
When you press key ofStartfor processing, cutting gun will start move from
select start to program original point, then make the processing

Original position
Position after the move
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Chapter V Operations and Details

5.1 Auto
In main interface, press [F1] (Auto) to enter the auto processing interface as
follows:

Picture 5.1 Flame mode

Picture 5.1 Plasma mode
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Picture 5.1 Flame mode interface details:
1) Speed in %: can be adjusted by pressing [F] and [F]
2) Current moving speed
3) Name of processing file
4) Status of all electrovalves
5) Current The real-time coordinate value of X ,Y, Z
6) Current Gun gas of cutting diameter conpensation
7) Preheating time of preheat oxygen when perforating in flame cutting
8) Current working status of the system
9) Cutting machine model remind
10) System cuttent working status remind
11) System current remind of function mode status
12) Track display of current process graph
For plasma and flame mode interface, the difference is that the plasma mode does
not have preheating time and some electrovalves are different.

5.1.1 Details of program running
In interface as shown in Picture 3.1 and 3.1 , you can press [Start] to run the current
program. Once you have pressed the [Start] key, in any cutting mode, the cutting gun will
start perforating on steel plate (M07 is default as perforating instruction), and then cutting.
After the cutting, close the cutting oxygen. For M07 instruction, see section 4 of Chapter IV
in this user manual.
If pause key is pressed during the cutting, the interface will be shown as Picture 3.1.1
and [F2] is changed from [Manual] to [Forward]. If you press [F2] [Forward], the machine
will travel forward along the track, and when you press [] or [], [Forward] will be changed
to [Manual], and the interface operations are of the same.

Picture 3.1.1 Pause in auto mode
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Processing in pause (displacement perforating and gun changing)

Picture 3.1.1.2 Pause processing

During the cutting, if [Pause] is pressed, according to whether the cutting gun has been
moved manually, there are the following treatments:

1) If there is no manual movement after the pause, the controller will start
perforating once you press the [Start] button, and then proceed running the
program.
2) After the pause, if the cutting gun is moved deviating from the running track
of processing file, when you press the [Start] button, the interface as Picture
above will show up.
[1]. the controller travels back to where the processing program pauses, enables
the cutting cycle, and then runs the processing program.
[2]. the controller travels back to where the processing program pauses, and
then stops.
[3]. the controller enables the cutting at current position, and then returns to
where the processing program pauses and runs the processing program. The
three options can be selected by pressing [Y+] or [Y-] to move up and
down. After that, press [ENTER] to run the relevant function.
[4]. Proceed running the program code at offset position, and does not return to
where the track is located when paused.
Press [ESC] to cancel, and wait at the current position for the users to decide
whether to continue processing.
3) Perforating instruction will be performed automatically according to the
program status. You can press pause to stop the M07 instruction.

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5.1.2 Details of submenu in auto interface
5.1.2.1 Travel
(Auto) [F1] (Travel): the system only runs X, and Y tracks, and the switches
of preheating oxygen, acetylene, cutting oxygen, arcing, and cornering are not opened. It is
for calculating whether the track and the size of running steel plate are correct.
(Auto) Y, testing plate function. System will run automation an idling
process picture of min rectangle figure.

Picture 5.1.2.2-1 Manual interface in flame mode

Picture 5.1.2.2-2 Manual interface in plasma mode
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Travel and TEST speed is the maximum manual speed, and is not controlled by
the speed percentage.

5.1.2.2 Manual

In main menu [F1] (Auto) [F2] (Manual) to enter the manual interface:

5.1.2.2.1 Inching

In manual interface as Picture 3.1.2.2, press [F1] (Point), and the above interface
will show up when the Inching is highlighted, with an input prompt Input L value
at the bottom of the screen. Press the number keys to input the length of inching, unit
in mm. Then, you can press [X+], [X-], [Y+] or [Y-] to allow the motor to run the input
length relatively for each time. Its the same for the plasma function (Picture is
omitted)

Picture 5.1.2.2.1 Inching setting interface

If Inching is not highlighted, it is default that once [X+], [X-], [Y+], or [Y-] is
released, all axes are doing continuous motion until these keys are pressed again or the
[Stop] key is pressed when the system will decrease and stop moving.
If you press [G] key, the system will be switched between manual and inching. If
in inching state, keep holding [X+], [X-], [Y+], or [Y-] and the related axis will perform
the continuous motion until they are released when the system will decrease and stop
moving.

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5.1.2.2.2 Breakpoint

Picture 5.1.2.2.2 Breakpoint interface

It is the same as [F6] (spot) in auto interface, please refer to Breakpoint in 5.1.2.7 in
this chapter.

5.1.2.2.3 Clear

In manual interface, you can press [F5] to clear the parameter in counting. If you press
[X] or [Y] [F5] (Clear) [ENTER], it is to clear the entire line of X and Y coordinates.
To clear the last digit of value, you can just press [DEL] on the panel.

5.1.2.2.4 Back to origin

In manual interface, when you press [F6], the coordinate value of X and Y is returned to
0 coordinate.

5.1.2.2.5 X, Y coordinate setting

In manual interface, pressing [X] and [Y] keys on panel enables to modify or clear the
value of X and Y.
Once [X] or [Y] key is pressed, the interface on the left bottom will show the current
coordinate, for example Input X value: X=+00123.456, and at this time you can press
[DEL] to clear the coordinate value or press [F5] (Clear) to clear the entire line of value.
After the setting, press [ENTER].

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5.1.2.3 Backward

It is used in auto interface to return along original track due to the incomplete cutting
when processing, and the procedures are:

In auto processing Press [Stop] to stop Press [F3] (Backward) to enter backward
function if the required position is arrived, press [Stop] If it excesses the required
position, press [F1] (Travel) to move forward Once the system is stable, you can then
press [Start]. The system will run M07 perforating instruction again directly and process in
accordance with the program.

One backward action can only return to the previous perforating point.

5.1.2.4 Forward

During the processing, travel or backward motion in auto mode, if you press [Stop] to
stop, the original Manual displayed in menu will be changed to Forward. At this time, if
you press [F2], the system will move forward at actual processing speed without running M
switching instruction, which is equal to traveling at processing speed.

5.1.2.5 Figure processing (Pro)

In figure interface as Picture 5.1.2.5 above, you can press [F4] (Pro) to enter the
figure processing interface as follows:

Picture 5.1.2.5.1 Interface of figure processing

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5.1.2.5.1 Figure process

In figure interfacepressF4processkeyto enter the figure processing interface,
as Picture 5.1.2.5.1

5.1.2.5.1.1 Rotation (Turn)

In above processing interface, press [F1] (Turn) to enter the rotation interface.

Picture 5.1.2.5.1.1 Interface of figure processing

5.1.2.5.1.2 X, Y mirror

See Mirror in section 17 of chapter IV.

5.1.2.5.1.3 Rotation (Whir)

See Calibration in section 18 of Chapter IV.

5.1.2.5.1.4 Calibration

See Calibration in section 19 of Chapter IV.

5.1.2.5.1.5 Restoration

In rotation interface, you can press [F6] to restore the current figure to figure before
mirroring, rotating or calibrating.

5.1.2.5.1.6 Select line

See Select line in section 15 of Chapter IV.
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5.1.2.5.1.7 Select point (Sdot)

In processing interface as Picture 3.1.2.5.1, press [F3] (Sdot) to enter the interface of
selecting point:

Picture 5.1.2.5.1.7 Select point

You can press [Y+] or [Y-] to change the positioning method for selecting
perforating point. Direct change coordinate refers to that the cutting gun does not move
but the coordinate is changed to the coordinate of perforating point directly.
Auto move gun refers to that the cutting gun is moved from current position to
perforating point.
After that, select any M07 perforating point during the figure processing to
process, and input the perforating point and press [ENTER]. To make fine adjustment,
you can press [X+] or [X-] to select the next perforating point.

5.1.2.5.1.8 Array

See Array in section 16 of Chapter IV.

5.1.2.5.1.9 Restoration (Rev)

In processing interface as Picture 3.1.2.5.1, press [F6] (Rev) to restore the figure
after the array, point/line selection to the shape when loading.
Note: In rotation interface, it can only restore the figure to the state before rotating
Only in processing interface can the figure after the array operation be
restored.

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5.1.2.6 Back to origin

In auto interface, press [F5] and the cutting gun will return to origin at the current
manual speed. When in auto running, its required to press [Stop] to allow system to be
stable before pressing [F5].

5.1.2.7 Breakpoint (Spot)

Functions of breakpoint:

1) Find the coordinate before power down when the power supply is resumed.
2) Set a breakpoint memory on the current track for changing the cutting nozzle.
3) Set a breakpoint memory on the current track for displacement perforating.

In case of manual pause in auto processing, when you press [F6] (breakpoint), the
system will save the current working track (current position of cutting gun) as a breakpoint
automatically. This breakpoint is saved permanently. When you restart the machine or
re-enter the auto mode, as long as the current program is not changed, you can press [F6]
(Breakpoint) to restore based on the breakpoint. Once the breakpoint is found, press [Start]
and the system will continue the processing from the breakpoint. It is the same for the
plasma function.

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5.1.3 Basic operations

1) I/O
Flame: Before processing, you can also select the strong electricity key
manually to control the ignition, acetylene, preheating oxygen, cutting oxygen, and
cutting gun rising/falling/stop. Note: when you press the ignition key, if the
acetylene is not opened, it will open the acetylene valve before switching on the
ignition switch, and then switch off the ignition switch after an ignition delay (see
Parameter-Control-Ignition Delay). Press [Perforating] and it will perform
preheating perforating (see M07 Fixed Cycle of Preheating Perforating in section 4
of Chapter III). Pressing [Main switch] is to close all IO outputs.
Plasma: You can use the arcing switch (Cutting Oxygen switch of flame
cutting) to control the arcing before processing and the system gives an arcing
signal to the height-adjusting system. If there is no height-adjusting system, the
system will open the arcing switch; press [Perforate] to starting arcing and
perforating (See M07 arcing & perforating cycle in point 4, section 3); press [Shut
down] to shut all the output.
2) [F] and [F] allows you to increase or decrease the moving speed rate. In
standby mode, you can press and hold this key to increase or decrease the
speed continuously. If in the process, each press would increase or decrease
the speed by 1.
3[Pgup/S] and [Pgdn/S] are composite keys. Press [Pgup/S] (or [Pgdn/S]) key,
the cutting gun will move upward (or downward) until it is released. It is to page
up or down when editing.
4) [F] key allows you to switch the speed ratio swiftly. Press [F] key if the ratio is
between 50%--100%, the speed ratio will be switched to 5%; and if the ratio is
between 1%--50% when you press [F], the speed ratio will be switched to 80%.
5Figure interface operation: You can press the number key to enlarge the figure. 0 :
resume the figure to original state; 1- Zoom in1, 2- zoom in2 and so on. For
example, if you press [2], the figure is enlarged2, and press [0] to resume to the
original size; if you press [2] for twice successively, the figure is enlarged at
2*2=4 times, and so on.
6[INS] key is to enable the Help of the current interface.

5.2 Figure library

5.2.1 Operations

Press [F2] in the system main interface to enter the figure library as Picture 2.1. There
are 33 figures available in the library. You can press [Y+], [Y-], [X+], and [X-] to select the
figure, or press [pgup] / [pgdn] to turn the page to select. When you have selected a figure,
you can press [ENTER] to enter the figure library setup.

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Picture 5.2.1

Take Convex polygon with hole for example. Highlight the w.h.p.p.po. white on
black. (See Picture 5.2.1-1)

Picture 5.2.1-1

User can get the difference process graph based on the parameter setting.

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Parts Type: Hole-cutting and slicing. Related workpiece in the inner of graph when
slicing; Related workpiece in the outside of the graph when hole-cutting.
Lead in/out Line: Lead-in line (arc) is a reserved lead line (Arc) for avoided to
over-burnning of point in the cross the hole. Leads out line (arc) are specal function for
plasma cutting, because lead-out line or lead-in line will happening brake of arc under the
plasma cutting. Lead in/out line (arc) hole-cutting is the inner of graph, but the slicing is in
the outside of graph.
Idle line: Idle distance from start point of process to start of cross-hole point.
Parameter setting of graphics library is limited, diameter of round hole can not bigger
than diameter of outside arc and the height from round hole center to botton side of hemline,
the length if hemline can not less than two times of top diameter. Because It can not show the
correct composite figures if the the parameter exceed the related scope. After set parameter,
Press F5 for preview, If Parameter exceed the related scope, system will makte the
reminding, then restore parameter as before set. If parameter setting coorect, PressF6
leading-in, enter intor auto interface, then Porcess file in the system had been changed to file
of graphics library.
When you set the parameter, Press DELit can delete the last no of currenct
parameter, press key of number for input value. Press CANparameter will clear, Press
Y+,Y-select parameter setting.

5.3 Edition
In main interface, press [F3] to enter the window of editing function menu as Picture 3.1,
in which shows the code of file being processed. The code can be viewed only, and cannot
be edited. If there is more than one page, you can press [pgup] or [pgdn] to page up or
down.

Picture 5.3.1 Window of editing function menu3.1 Explanation of sub-menu
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5.3.1 Submenu

5.3.1.1 New

Picture 5.3.1.1 Interface of creating new file

In editing interface as Picture 3.1, press [F1] to enter the interface of creating new
file as Picture 3.1.1, where you can edit the file name by pressing the number keys directly.
After that, press [F5] to save the
settings. You can also press [shift]
key to change the input methods
between letter input and Pinyin
input, as the following picture
shows:
perations of Pinyin input are
as follows:
1. 1Press [ENTER] to select the
current character
2. Press [ESC] to delete all the
input characters
3. Press [shift] to change the
input method
4. Press [DEL] to delete the
last character
5. Press [Y+], or [Y-] to select
the previous or next
character
6. Press [X+] or [X-] to page
up or down the listed characters

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Letters on panel are defined as:
Press [ENTER] key after the input. If the input name exists, there will be a prompt
as Picture 5.3.1.1.2 below as you press [ENTER]. Otherwise, it will enter the file
editing interface, as Picture 5.3.1.1.3.

Picture 5.3.1.1.2 Interface for prompting the exist of input file name

In this prompt interface, you can press [ENTER] to cover the original file and
enter the interface as Picture 5.3.1.1.2; otherwise, press [ESC] to exit to interface as
Picture 5.3.1.1.

Picture 5.3.1.1.3 Interface of editing new file
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Once a new processing file is created, you can edit the required code of processing
file in editing area. For detailed editing of code, see 5.3.2 Editing processing file.

5.3.1.2 Load

1) In window of editing function menu as Picture 3.1, press [F2] to enter the file
loading interface as follows:

Picture 5.3.1.2 Load files

File loading interfaceAfter entering into the above interface, press [F] or [F] to
select the processing file, and press [F2] or [ENTER] to select, and then enter the processing
code editing interface. For file edition, see 3.2 Editing processing file.

2) [INS] key: Enable the help system of the current interface.

5.3.1.2.1 Copy

In file loading interface as Picture 5.3.1.2, you can press [F5] Copy to copy the
current selected single processing file in controller to the USB disk, or press [F6] Copy All
to copy all processing files of controller to the USB disk.
Note: When copying all files, if you need to quit for some reasons, you can just press
and hold the CANCEL key to exit the interface as Picture 5.3.1.2.

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Picture 5.3.1.2.1 File copy function

5.3.1.2.2 Delete

In processing file loading interface, you can choose to delete files in system catalog.
When deleting the processing file, the system will ask whether to delete, you can press
[ENTER] to delete or [ESC] not to delete

Picture 5.3.1.2.2 Delete interface

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5.3.1.3 USB disk
In interface as Picture 5.3.1, press [F3] to enable the USB disk connecting function. If
the USB disk is not connected well or if the format of USB disk is not compatible with the
system, the following interface will show up:

Picture 5.3.1.3 USB disk is not connected

If the USB disk is connected, the interface will show the name of file stored in the USB
disk, as the following picture shows:

Picture 5.3.1.3.1 USB disk is connected successfully
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At this time, press [Y+] or [Y-] to select the processing files that need to be copied, and
then press [F2] (Copy) or [ENTER]. After the copy, the system will pop up a prompt Data are
completely copied, press any key to return, you can then press any key to exit.

5.3.1.4 Define

5.3.1.4 Definition interface

As Picture 5.3.1 shows, in editing interface, press [F4] (Define) to enter the definition
interface.
3) In this interface, press [F1] to define the M07 instruction. The system default M07
perforating instruction is as follows:
Flame:
Ignition Fixed Cycle, M52
Cutting gun falling (Fixed Cycle), M71
Preheating on (Fixed Cycle), M74
Perforating cutting gun rising (Fixed Cycle), M72
Cutting oxygen on, M12
Perforating cutting gun falling (Fixed Cycle), M73
Plasma:
A. With height-adjusting system:
Enable M22
Arcing M12
Waiting for arc voltage detection signal (IN0)
After arcing, the height-adjusting control starts performing initial location
(With initial location function); perforating and perforating delay automatically,
and gives a signal of successful arc voltage detection to the controller.

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B. Without height-adjusting system:
Arcing, arcing delay M12
Perforating, perforating delay
Start the following actions
Users can define the functions of M07 as required.
4) [F2] is used to define the M08 instruction. The system default M08 instruction for
closing cutting oxygen is as follows:
Flame:
Cutting oxygen off, M13 Cutting gun rising (Fixed Cycle), M70
Plasma:
Close striking arc M13 Close the height-adjusting control M23
Users can define M08 to M80 (close all output) according to their actual
demand. All valves will be closed when performing M08 to save gas.
5) [F3]: Clear the data of current line.
6) [F4]: Add a new line below the current line.
7) [F5]: Delete the current line.
8) [F6]: Save the content.
9) [INS]: Open the help system of the current interface
Note: After you have defined M07 and M08 instructions, you should set [F1]
(Configuration) in [F4] (Parameter) as user-defined; otherwise, the instructions
would not be effective.

5.3.2 Editing processing file
As shown in Picture 5.3.1 at the beginning of this section, in the interface of editing, if
you create a new file or load a file, and enter the edition interface, you can then edit the
processing file as follows:

Picture 5.3.2 Processing file editing interface
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5.3.2.1 Figure
In processing file editing interface as above, Press [F1] and the interface will show the
preview figure you are editing for your reference.

5.3.2.2 Test
In processing file editing interface as Picture 5.3.2, after enter the code of processing file

Picture 5.3.2.1.2 Error code detection interface

Picture 5.3.2.1.2.1 Code re-testing interface
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or loading the code of nest software, you can press [F2] to detect whether the code of
processing file has error. If there is an error, the error line will be highlighted in the interface
and the error type will be shown on the bottom as follows:
In case of the interface as above picture, press [ENTER] and the cursor will stop at the
error code line, and you can then modify the error character line. After the modification, you
can press [F2] to test the processing file, while the system will pop up the following dialogue
box:
In the above interface, press [ENTER] to re-test from the first line, and when you press
[ESC], the system will test beginning from the cursor.

5.3.2.3 Save

5.3.2.1.3 Saving file

When the processing code is entered or the code is tested, you should press [F3] to save
it before exiting the interface; otherwise, the system cannot memorize the current processing
file. Press [F3] and the system will ask whether to save as other file (as Picture 3.2.1.3). If
you press CANCEL], the system will cover the original file. If you press [ENTER], the
system will ask you to input the file name. Once you have entered the name, press [F5] to
save the file.
If there is no need to save the current file, you can press [ ] or [ ] to return to the main
interface.

5.3.2.4 New/Delete line
New line: During the editing, you can press [F4] or [ENTER] to add a line of code
under the cursor.
Delete line: During the editing, you can press [F5] to delete the code line where the
cursor is located.
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5.3.3 Basic operations

1Keys on panel are divided into two categories, composite key and single function key.
Generally, you are entering the value of lower shift when you press the composite
key. If you press [Shift] first and then a composite key, it becomes the upper shift key.
This function is only available in program editing state.
2When the cursor is moving up/down, the cursor is located at the end of program
automatically. It moves a line each time you press it.
3Page Up/Down: You can press [Pagup / S] or [Pagdn / S] to page up or down.
4The line number in processing program is generated automatically.
5You can press [DEL] key on panel to delete a character of instruction where current
cursor is located.
6You can press [INS] on panel to insert a space in the middle of a line.

5.4 Parameter
In main interface, press [F4] to enter the parameter setting function, and the options are
as follows:

Picture 5.4 System parameter setting interface

5.4.1 System

In system parameter setting interface as above, press [F1] to enter the system parameter
setting interface:

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Picture 5.4.1 Configuration interface

M07/M08 instruction: Users can choose the M07 or M08 preheating perforating
instruction as system default or user-defined mode. For definition, see Definition in section
3.
Language: Choose the language. The system supports operating interface of many
languages.
Machine: Two cutting processes are provided, flame cutting or plasma cutting.
Theunit(Metric/Imperial): It is only available before entering into the auto mode or
testing the program.
Operation mode: You can press [Y+] or [Y-] to move the cursor up or down, [X+] or
[X-] to change the mode, or [F6] to save the parameters.

5.4.1.1 Height-adjusting (Pset)

In configuration parameter setting interface as above, you can press [F2] to enter the
interface of height-adjusting parameter settings:
Perallow: An extra arc voltage adjustor is added to control when the arc voltage
adjusting starts to work and when it stops.
INITLOCA(Initial positioning): The cutting gun runs a fixed rising height when
encountering the steel plate.
Arc test: A signal is fed back by plasma power supply, with which the system will
run the track in case of successful arcing; otherwise, it will stop running the track.
Operation mode: You can press [Y+] or [Y-] to move the cursor up or down, [X+] or
[X-] to change the mode, or [F6] to save the parameters.
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THC operating instructions refer to Annex V of this cintant.

Picture 5.4.1.1 Height adjusting

5.4.1.2 Flame Step Torch Height

Press F4flame in the config parameter setting interface, enter flame step torch
height parater setting interface: press figure input parameter value, Press Y+Y-
select parameter.

Picture 5.4.1.2 Flame step Torch Height
Open
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Parameters Details:

1) Z axis Torch height allow: When Status Open, Flame cutting of system can accept
Z axis make the gun make adjustment of height
2) Z axis pulse equivalent: Z Axis setting of precision, See 4.5.1 (Pulse equivalent
Setting)
3) Z Axis initial speed: See 4.2.1 (speed setting)
4) Z axis acceleration: See 4.2.1 (speed setting)
5) Z axis end speed: See 4.2.1 (speed setting)
6) Gun up-down speed: Distance of first time down to preheat height (Disstance of gun
from cutting safe height up to initial height)
7)Cross hole up-down distance: the distance from cutting height up to safe height
(Distance of Gun from safe height down to cutting height), to avoide the schmelze enter into
gun nozzle when high temperature

After related parameter input finished, press F6for save.

5.4.2 Speed

In system parameter setting interface as Picture 4, press [F2] and the interface will
become as the following picture, when you can set all the speed parameters including speed,
hand speed and acceleration or deceleration.

Picture 5.4.2 Speed parameter settings

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5.4.2.1 Speed settings
Parameter Explanation Unit
Start-up speed Start-up speed of X/Y axis mm/minute
Acceleration the speed increased each time for X/Y axis from the
start-up speed to the maximum speed
mm/minute
Hand speed X/Y axis speed, G00 and the speed of returning
back to origin in hand motion
mm/minute
Processing
speed
X/Y axis speed, and the speed of G01,G02,G03
during the processing
mm/minute
Table 5.4.2.1
Note:
In practical cutting, you need to perform acceleration/deceleration operations at
the corner. Too fast an acceleration/deceleration at the corner would lead to halfway
cutting or flame-out, and too slow the speed may not form a right angle at the corner
or lead to circular arc. In this way, the start-up speed and acceleration in Speed
setup should be set for several times according to the current pulse equivalent to the
optimum state.
Reference value:
Processing speed Pulse equivalent Start-up speed Acceleration
500mm/Minute 0.008000 300 80-100 (Adjusted with emphases)
500 mm/Minute 0.001000 300 5-15 (Adjusted with emphases)
Table 5.4.2.2

5.4.3 Adjustment (Adju)
In system parameter setting interface as Picture 5.4, press [F3] and the interface will
become as the following picture, when you can set the limit coordinate, origin coordinate, and
backlash.

Picture 5.4.3 Adjusting parameter settings
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5.4.3.1 Adjustment settings
Limit + Positive limit of system; when the current position is
larger than this value, the system will stop
automatically
mm
Limit - Negative limit of system; when the current position is
smaller than this value, the system will stop
automatically
mm
Mac(hine)origin Origin position of machine mm
Reccleara(X) Gap compensation when X axis is reversing mm
Reccleara (Y) Gap compensation when Y axis is reversing mm
Table 5.4.3.1

5.4.4 Control (Ctrl)
In system parameter setting interface as Picture 5.4, press [F4] and the interface will
become as the following picture, when you can set the X/Y motor moving speed, preheating
and cutting gun rising/falling time during the auto processing.

Picture 5.4.4.1 Flame

CutHoleOutside Whether to enable the edge perforating prompt when
perforating

Preheat delay Preheating time of perforating on the steel plate, which can
be adjusted
0.01 sec
CutGun rising
delay
It is usually used before G00 shifting position to lift the
cutting gun to a proper height with a purpose of avoiding the
collision of cutting gun and steel plat when re-transferring.
0.01 sec
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Cutgun falling
delay
Its the opposite action of cutting gun rising delay. Lower
the cutting gun to a proper height, and after G00 transfer, it
is required to lower the cutting gun before processing. Due
to the gravity action, the falling time of cutting gun is
shorter than the rising time.
0.01 sec
Ignition delay Time to maintain the contact of high-voltage ignition coil
during the ignition
0.01 sec
Holecutgun
rises
During the fixed cycle of preheating perforating, after the
preheating, the cutting gun will rise quickly, and the
perforating cutting gun rising delay, at this time open the
cutting oxygen and the cutting gun starts to fall, and the
perforating cutting gun falling delays. Before opening the
cutting oxygen, the cutting gun rises; it is mainly to prevent
the spray of molten steel blocking the mouth of cutting gun.
0.01 sec
Holecutgun
falls
During the fixed cycle of preheating perforating, the cutting
gun falls, after the delay of perforating cutting gun falls, the
cycle ends. Due to the gravity action, the falling time of
cutting gun is shorter than the rising time.
0.01 sec
Startarcdelay You should delay a period before processing when the
arching switch is started. (Plasma processing)
0.01 sec
BroeaHole
delay
It is a time of continuous arcing in case of failed arcing after
the arcing switch has been started.
0.01 sec
InitLocaUp
time
Set the initial location rising time during the plasma
processing
0.01 sec
Slot compensat Radius of the flame/plasma cutting mm
Hole rise delay It is the cutting gun rising time when the plasma is carrying
out the perforating delay operation
0.01 sec

Picture 5.4.4.2 Plasma
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Height
adjusting rate
(Plasma) when processing speed rate is decreased to this
value, height-adjusting signal is closed, and when it is
increased to this value, the height- adjusting signal is
opened.
%
Corner arc rad (Plasma) the critical value of circular arc radius when setting
the processing circular arc;
When the radius of processing circular arc is smaller than
this value, the speed will be slowed down
mm
Corner Drop
speed
(Plasma) when setting processing circular arc, and when the
radius is smaller than that of corner circular arc, the speed
will be decreased to this rate.
Speed =F Processing speed rate Corner fall speed
%

5.4.5 Accuracy (Prec)
Picture 5.4, in system parameter setting interface, press [F5] and the interface will
become as the following picture, you can then set how far in mm can each pulse runs for the
X/Y axis. This value will determine the accuracy of track.

Picture 5.5.4.5 Accuracy parameter interface

1) In main interface, press [F4] and then [F5] to enter the accuracy setting
interface, and set the X and Y pulse equivalent as
0.010000 (at this time, the control system gives a pulse and the motor
moves 0.01MM). After the setting, press [F6] to save and exit to the main
interface.
2) Press [F1] and then [F2] to enter the manual interface, and then press [F1] again
when Inching increment: L=+00000.000 will show up
Input the required length of inching, suppose setting the inching unit as
1000MM
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3) Press any key of [X+] [X-] or [Y+] [Y-] to start inching. Suppose the actual
moving distance is 578MM
Calculation formula: (578 0.01) 1000 = 5.78 1000 = 0.005780

1) Back to the main interface, press [F4] and [F5] to enter the accuracy setting
interface, and input 0.005780 as the pulse equivalent of X and Y axes.
Note: Usually, there will be a minor error between the pulse equivalent of X and Y
of the same device; therefore, they should be set respectively during the
test.
5.4.6 Save
You should press [F6] once every time when the value of a submenu in Parameter is
modified; otherwise, the modified value would not be saved.

5.5. Diagnosis (Diag)

Press [F5] in main interface, and the system will enter the diagnosis interface as Picture
5.5 below:

Picture 5.5 Diagnosis interface

Actual inching
distance
Actual moving
distance
Pulse equivalent
of current system
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5.5.1 Sub-menu
1) Diagnosis interface
In diagnosis interface as Picture 5, press [F1] to enter the diagnosis testing
interface as Picture 5.5.1.1:
Operating instructions:
[F1]: Test the positive rotation of X axis
[F2]: Test the contrarotation of X axis
[F3]: Test the positive rotation of Y axis
[F4]: Test the contrarotation of Y axis
[F5]: Stop the current X/Y rotation
You can press [X+], [X-], [Y+], or [Y-] to move the output cursor, and then press
OK to output the relevant switching signal.
If there is an input signal, a * will show below the relevant pin sign of input
diagnosis.
This function can be used to judge whether the input/output port is correct, damaged or
normal.

Picture 5.5.1.1 diagnosis testing interface

2Define backup I/O interface
In diagnosis interface as Picture 5, you can press [F2] to show user-defined outlet
interface, and press [X+] [X-] [Y+] or [Y-] to set the relevant settings. (As Picture 5.1.2)
Default is the default outlet settings of system, and Backup is the settings when the
system is accessing the backup outlet. For the definition of outlet, see 2.3 Electrical
Connection in Chapter V.
Note: Backup is used only when the system considers there is error for the
outlet Optocoupler. Generally, Default is used.

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Flame

Plasma

Picture 5.5.1.2 User-defined outlet settings
3) In diagnosis interface as Picture 5.5, PressF5show the currently the upgrade
content.
4) In diagnosis interface as Picture 5.5, you can press [F6] to show the interface of
version description, which will show the current version number. Picture 5.5.1.3
shows the system version number of HC4500.

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Picture 5.5.1.3 Description of HC4 500 version

5.6 Upgrade (Upgd)
Upgrade function is provided for users to upgrade the software to the latest functions.
In main interface, press [F6] to enter the system upgrade options interface as picture 5.6:

Picture 5.6.1 System upgrade options interface

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5.6.1 Description of sub-menu

[F1]: Restore system default
[F2]: Connect the USB disk
[F3]: Reserved, not in use for the moment
[F4]: Restart the control system
[F5]: Connect the computer
[F6]: Main help system
[INS]: Enable the help system of current interface

5.6.2 Restoration (Rev)

In upgrade interface as Picture 5.6.1, you can press [F1] to enter the system
parameter restoration/storage interface.

Picture 5.6.2.1 System parameter restoration/storage interface

In this interface, the system asks users to restore or to set factory default. To restore,
press [F1]. After that, the system will give a prompt showing the system is restored, as
picture 5.6.2.3. If you press [F1], the system will enter the interface prompting the factory
default, as Picture 5.6.2.4; otherwise, press [ESC] to return to the previous interface.

Note: If the system parameters have never been saved, the parameters will be
messed after the restoration. In this situation, it is not allowed to be restored. The
operating interface is as Picture 6.2.2.

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Picture 5.6.2.2 Parameters cannot be restored

Picture 5.6.2.3 Parameters are restored

To save parameters in system parameter restoration/storage interface, its required to
input the correct password. To not to save the parameters, you can press [ ] or [ ] to exit.

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Picture 5.6.2.4 Interface of setting factory default verification

After entering the correct password in interface as above, the following interface will
show up:

Picture 5.6.2.5 Interface of setting factory default prompt

In this interface, press [ENTER] and the system will set the parameters set in
Parameter options to factory default. After each restoration, the parameters will be
restored to the previous stored factory default. Once the settings are saved, the system will
show a prompt interface as Picture 6.2.6. If you do not want to set the current settings as
factory default, you can press [ESC] to cancel and press [ ] or [ ] to exit.
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Picture 5.6.2.6 Prompt interface after the factory default is set

5.6.3 Upgraded by USB disk (Udsk)

1) Connection of USB disk fails

Picture 5.6.3.1 Connection of USB disk fails

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Download the latest program to USB disk, insert the USB disk into USB port, and
press [F6] in main interface to enter the upgrade interface, and then press [F2]. If the
connection fails, the system will show the interface as Picture 5.6.3.1, on which you can
press any key to return to the main interface.
2) USB disk is connected

Picture 5.6.3.2 USB disk is connected

If USB disk is successfully connected, press [Y+] or [Y-] to move the cursor to
ADTROM.BIN in the catalog and press [ENTER], the interface will become as
follows:

Picture 5.6.3.3 System is upgrading
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If the selected file is not the type for upgrading, the system will give a prompt, as
Picture 5.6.3.4:

Picture 5.6.3.4 Upgrade fails

If the selected file is correct, after the download of program, the interface will be
displayed as:

Picture 5.6.3.5 System upgrade completes
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At this time, press [F3] to restart and then press [ESC] when having entered the
interface for about 1s, or shut the power supply and press and hold [ESC] to connect to
the power supply for few seconds to enter interface as Picture 6.3.5. Then, upgrade the
program in BIOS in accordance with the recording methods in section 5.6.3.5 in this
chapter.

5.6.4 Upgrade the Interface connect PC (Omission)

5.6.5 Recording program

5.6.6.1 Password entry interface for entering the BIOS interface

5.6.6.2 Setting interface for entering BIOS interface
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When you have copied the latest application software to controller, you need to
save the software to the controller BIOS so that the controller can operate the software.
To do this, you should cut the controller power supply first, press and hold [ESC] key
when the controller is restarted. The interface will ask you to input the password as
follows:

Input correct password to enter the following interface. Refer to supplier for the
password.

Use [] or [] to move the cursor to B. BIOS, and press [ENTER]. Then, move
the cursor to 2. Upgrade PRG with the same method and press [ENTER] again, the system
will give a prompt Do you really want to upgrade the program, Y/N? press [ENTER] to
confirm. After that, the system will prompt the files are found and are refreshing. As the
upgrade completes, the system will prompt Upgrade complete, please restart the machine.
Shut the power supply and restart the controller.
After the upgrade, you should check whether the starting mode is Normal boot, as the
following picture shows:

5.6.6.3 Starting mode

Use [Y+] or [Y-] to move the cursor to E. Starting mode and press [ENTER], if
the highlight area is not Normal start, you should move it to Normal start and then
press [ENTER].

5.6.6 BIOS Upgrade in BIOS interface via PC (Omission)

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5.7 Help system
To help your operations, a help system is provided:
1You can press [INS] key in any interface to enable the help system of the interface,
which provides the basic operations and notes.
2You can press [F6] in upgrade interface to enter the main help system as Picture 7.1, in
which you can search for some basic help contents. You can input the content and press
[F5] to start searching. The system will highlight the first searched content. You can
also do not input the searching content, in this way, the system will read the help
file from the beginning.
Note: The content of help system includes G code, M code, common
instructions, etc. that are easily to be forgotten.
3You can press [pgup] or [pgdn] to page up/down, [ ] or [ ] to exit the help system
and return to the current interface.

Picture 5.7.1 Help system

5.8 Multi-language operations
ADTLIB figure library: (It is default that the folder ADTLIB includes Chinese and
English figure libraries)
Name the four Chinese figures in accordance with the S/N as PIC000.bmp, PIC001.bmp,
PIC002.bmp, and PIC003.bmp.
Name the four English figures in sequence as EPIC000.BMP, EPIC001.BMP,
EPIC002.BMP, and EPIC003.BMP;
In case of figures in other languages, please name as OPIC000.BMP, OPIC001.BMP,
OPIC002.BMP, and OPIC003.BMP;
Multi-language operations of HC4500 system:
Put the configuration file into ADT catalog of controller in accordance with
CONFIG1.INI, CONFIG2.INI, CONFIG3.INI files and details on these files provided by our

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company or clients translator. In this catalog, the language files named as CONFIG1.INI,
CONFIG2.INI, and CONFIG3.INI are the current valid files, in which CONFIG1.INI is the
English configuration file, CONFIG2.INI and CONFIG3.INI are configuration files of other
languages required by customers.
When selecting the language in system parameter setting interface, if there is no relevant
language file in ADT folder or if the file is blank, the controller will consider the language as
Chinese.
Translation specification of the language configuration file:
1. Make a copy of this file and open it with the Notepad.
2. In case of similar Chinese with two Bytes a word, please name it as config2.ini,
In case of similar English with one Byte a letter, please name it as config3.INI
3. Translate the content behind = in new file to Chinese, while other contents do not
change.
4. For any question, please compare the English configuration file of config1 with the
Chinese one in folder ADT.
Note:
1. Character '; acting as the ending mark of configuration value, can be followed by
remark.
2. It is not allowed to have sign '=' in remark and the value of configuration
parameter.
3. It is not allowed to change the sequence of parameter in every interface, and do
not use '[]';
4. To add new parameter, please add at the end of the interface;
5. When translating, due to the small controller screen, the number of character
should be strictly controlled for the parameters;
6. The content in '[]' should not be translated;
7. If it is blank behind the equal sign, it is to reserve a space for the previous line,
which means that it can write the exceeding part of translation of the previous line.
For example: (Chinese)
1.[]
[1] =;(60 Byte)
[2]=;
[3] = ;
Translation:
1. [Starting interface]
[1]= Shenyang XX NC Tech.;
[2]= Co., Ltd;
[3] = ;
5. If there is any doubt, Please refer to translation docomet or contact suppler.

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Chapter VI Instruction System

6.1 Explanation of programming symbol
Every motion of the CNC processing is done following the due process, every
processing program is composed by several instruction segments, each instruction segment is
composed by several function words, and each function word should be started with a letter
following by the parameter value.
Definition of function word:
G Preparatory function
M M-function
L Cycle index or delay time
X Coordinate of X axis: It is relative coordinate in G91 (default), and absolute coordinate in G90.
Y Coordinate of Y axis: It is relative coordinate in G91 (default), and absolute coordinate in G90.
I during the circular arc processing, the center coordinate value minus the original value of X axis
J during the circular arc processing, the center coordinate value minus the original value of Y axis
R Specify the radius of circular arc

6.2 Coordinate explanation

6.2.1 Relative coordinate

In coordinate system, if the coordinate of
current point is calculated from the
previous coordinate, it is called relative
coordinate. As the picture shows:

As the above picture, if calculated by relative coordinate, the coordinate of the points in
picture are as follows:
1. Point A is the origin, the coordinate is (X0, Y0);
2. Point B is (X50, Y50) relative to point A;
3. Point C is (X50, Y50) relative to point B;
4. Point D is Y-50 relative to point C;
5. Point D returns to point B, and the coordinate is X-50;

6.2.2 Absolute coordinate
In coordinate system, if the coordinate of current point is calculated from the origin, it is
called absolute coordinate. As picture 6.2.1, if calculated by absolute coordinate, the
coordinate of the points in picture are as follows
1. Point A is the origin, the coordinate is (X0, Y0);
2. Point B is (X50, Y50) relative to point A;
3. Point C is (X100, Y100) relative to point A;
4. Point D is (X100, Y50) relative to point A;
5. Point D returns to point B, and is (X50, Y50);

Picture 6.2.1
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6.3 G instruction

6.3.1 G92 reference point setup
Set the coordinate of processing origin (reference point) of program. It should be put at
the beginning of program.
Format: G92 X0 Y0
If G92 is not followed with X/Y coordinate, the current coordinate (X, Y) is taken as
the reference point. Usually, when locating using the machine origin, G92 would not
have X and Y content.

6.3.2 G21/G20 Metric /Imperial setting
Set the unit of length for the processing. The default is metric system.
G20: Imperial (Unit: inch)
G21: Metric (Unit: mm)
Format: G21
This instruction is for setting the length unit during the processing as (mm). It is
usually written in the second line of program (unless otherwise change temporarily),
which is the next line of G92, without any content following. It works until the next G20
or G21 instruction is detected.

6.3.3 G00 G00 idle motion
This instruction enables you to travel to the appointed position quickly. During the
travel, the system moves from the starting point to end point in rectilinear motion at the
manual limiting speed. It would not be influenced by the speed rate.
Format: G00 Xn Yn
For example: G92 X0 Y0
G00 X75 Y75
M02
Current position of cutting gun
Expected position of cutting gun

6.3.4 G01 linear cutting
This instruction enables you to feed the cutting gun to the appointed position in linear
way. As the cutting motion instruction, single-axis or dual-axis linear interpolation is
available.
Format: G01 Xn Yn
For example:
G92 X0 Y0
G00 X100 Y50
G01 X30 Y90
M02

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6.3.5. G02/G03 circular arc cutting
This instruction is used to cut a circle or circular arc. The circle is divided into G02
(clockwise) and G03 (anti-clockwise).
Format: G02 [03] In
For example (G02):
G92 X0 Y0
G00 X55 Y55
G02 I35
M02
For example (G03):
G92 X0 Y0
G00 X55 Y55
G03 I35
M02
Explanation:
I and J are the increment of center at X and Y-axis direction relative to the origin. When
you are writing processing files, if you want to write a circle with a diameter of 100MM, to
make it simple you can enter :I50 directly. If the circle diameter is 150MM, you can just enter:
I75.

6.3.6 G04 Pause/Delay instruction
This instruction is used to set the time delay. When the program performs this
instruction, it will delay the stated time. The time unit is in second.
Format: G04 Ln
For example: G04 L3.6 (3.6s delay)
If G04 does not have Ln behind, the system will delay without time limit once G04 is
performed until you press [Start] key.

6.3.7 G26, G27, G28 Back to reference point
This instruction allows the cutting torch to return to reference point automatically. It
runs at travel speed, the maximum manual speed, which is not controlled by the percentage.
Format:
G26: X axis back to reference point
G27: Y axis back to reference point
G28: X and Y axes back to reference point at the same time
For example: G28 (X and Y axes back to reference point at the same time, equal to
run G00)

6.3.8 G22/G80 cycle processing
This instruction can be used to perform cycle processing. G22 is the beginning of loop,
and cycle time L is appointed. G80 is the end mark of loop. G22 and the nearest G80 below
form a loop.
Format: G22 Ln_ (L specifies the cycle times)
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Loop
G80 (End mark of loop)
For example: 0000 G92 X100 Y100
0001: G22 L10000 Cycle starts
0002: G00 X50 Y50
0003: G01 X80 Y80
0004: G80 Cycle ends
0005: M02

63.9 G81 workpiece counting
This instruction is used by the system to count the total workpiece automatically.
Format: G81
For example: 0000 G92 X0 Y0
0001: G22 L3Cycle starts
0002: G01 X50 Y50
0003: G81Counting
0004: G80Cycle ends
0005: M02

6.3.10 G91/G90 relative/absolute coordinate programming
In G91 (default), it is relative coordinate while in G90 it is absolute coordinate.
Format: G91
G01 X100

6.3.11 G41/G42/G40
Set the cutting gap compensation. It is usually set before perforating and cutting of steel
plate, and cancelled in M08 instruction.
Programming format:
G41 Left compensation
G42 Right compensation
G40 Cancel compensation

6.4 Common M instructions
1) Common M instructions:
Users only need to know the functions of M07, M08, and M02 instructions. M07 refers
to fixed cycle of preheating and perforating. When the track is processed and come to
perform M08, the system will close all related valves. In the end, perform M02 to finish the
processing. Detailed functions of codes are as follows:
M07 Fixed cycle of preheating and perforating, operating sequence is as follows:
Flame:
1. Open acetylene valve; M10
2. Ignition on; M20
3. Drop the cutting gun; M16
4. Open the preheating valve and start preheating; M24
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5. Lift the perforating cutting gun; M14
6. Open cutting oxygen valve; M12
7. Drop the perforating cutting gun; M16
8. Perforation complete, and go to the next motion.
Plasma:
A). with height-adjusting system:
Enable M22
Arcing M12
Waiting for arc voltage detection signal (IN0)
After arcing, the height-adjusting control starts performing initial location (With
height adjustor for initial positioning, at this time the initial positioning in parameter
is disabled), perforating and perforating delay automatically, and gives a signal of
successful arc voltage detection to the controller. The control system begins the next
motion when it detects the arc voltage signal.
B). without height-adjusting system and initial positioning:
1. Arcing, arcing delay M12
2. Perforating, perforating delay
3. Cutting gun falls
4. Start cutting
M08 Close the cutting fixed cycle. The operating sequence is as follows:
Flame
1. Close the cutting oxygen valve;
2. Lift the cutting gun.
Plasma:
1. Close striking arc M13
2. Close the height-adjusting control M23 (If height-adjusting and initial
positioning are not enabled, the cutting gun will rise)
M02 program end instruction
2) Other M instructions:
M10/M11 switch of acetylene valve, M10 (Open), M11 (Closed)
M12/M13 switch of cutting oxygen valve, M12 (Open), M13 (Closed)
M14/M15 switch for controlling the rise of cutting gun, M14 (Open), M15
(Closed)
M20/M21 ignition switch, M20 (Open), M21 (Closed)
M24/M25 switch of preheating oxygen valve, M24 (Open), M25 (Closed)
M52 ignition fixed cycle (controlled by time in Control interface)
M70 fixed cycle of cutting gun rising (controlled by time in Control interface)
M71 fixed cycle of cutting gun falling (controlled by time in Control interface)
M72 fixed cycle of perforating cutting gun rising (controlled by time in Control
interface)
M73 fixed cycle of perforating cutting gun falling (controlled by time in Control
interface)
M74 fixed cycle of preheating (controlled by time in Control interface)
M80 main switch, all output ports are closed if M80 is performed.
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Chapter VII Hardware

7.1 Overall dimension(Omission)
7.2 System input/output interface
7.2.1 Back cover

7.2.2 System Specifications
Digital input:
Channel: 32, all photovoltaic isolation
Input voltage: 12-24V DC
High level>4.5V
Low level<1.0V
Isolation voltage: 2500V DC
Counting input:
Channel: Main axis ABZ-phase coding input, all photovoltaic isolation
Maximum counting frequency: 2MHz
Input voltage: 5-24V DC
High level >1.5V
Low level <1.0V
Isolation voltage: 2500V DC
Pulse output:
Channel: 3 pulses, 3 directions, all photovoltaic isolation
Maximum pulse frequency: 2MHz
Output type: 5V differential output
Output mode: Pulse + Direction, or Pulse + Pulse
Digital output:
Output channel: 16 channels, all photovoltaic isolation
Output type: NPN open-collector output 12-24VDC, maximum current can
reach 100mA
RS-232 baud rate (bps):
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
XS6 digital output
XS3 motor
XS5 digital input
USB
communication
XS9
serial
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7.2.3 Electrical connection

7.2.2.1 Motor control interface15-core socket (Male)

XS3

Line
S/N
Name Function
1 XDR+ X direction signal +
9 XDR- X direction signal -
2 XPU+ X pulse signal +
10 XPU- X pulse signal -
3 YDR+ Y direction signal +
11 YDR- Y direction signal -
4 YPU+ Y pulse signal +
12 YPU- Y pulse signal -
5 ZDR+ Z direction signal +
13 ZDR- Z direction signal -
6 ZPU+ Z pulse signal +
14 ZPU- Z pulse signal -
7 PU_COM
Internal 5V positive, not allowed to
connect the external power supply
(for driver with single-end input)
15 5V-
Internal 5V negative, not allowed to
8 5V-
Internal 5V negative, not allowed to
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Connection mode of pulse output signal

Differential mode:
For stepper motor driver with individual pulse and direction input, and most of servo
motor driver, it is recommended to use this mode to get the better anti-interference
performance.

Single-end mode:
It is applicable to the earlier stepper motor driver whose pulse and direction anodes are
connected together.

Note: It is not applicable to the some stepper motor drivers whose pulse and
direction cathodes are connected together.
PU_COM and 5V- are especially set for adapting the stepper or servo driver control
signal, not the differential signal, at this time the driver uses the common-anode or
common-cathode connection. If the control signal of driver is of differential connection, the
PU_COM and 5V- are not required to be connected. Especially note that PU_COM is
exclusively used in non-differential connection of motor pulse. It should not be used
for other purposes, or it may damage the internal circuit of controller.
Note: Any two pins of PU+, PU-, DR+ and DR- cannot be connected together;
otherwise, it may damage the pulse interface.

Stepper motor driver
Servo motor driver
Stepper motor driver
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7.2.2.2 Input control interface25-core socket (Male)

Connection mode of
input signal

Optical coupler input

DICOM is connected to the
positive end of internal power
supply, and the input signal is
connected to the relevant
terminal.

Line
S/N
Name Function
1 IN0
Arc voltage signal detection (AVT) ( plasma
cutting need testing Arc then connect)
2 IN1
Original positioning signal detection (ORI) (Z
Axi s negat i ve l i mi t under Fl ame st ep
t orch hei ght cont rol )
3 IN2
Manual/Auto switching (For backup, invalid
for the moment) (HAD) (Z Axi s negat i ve
l i mi t under Fl ame st ep t orch hei ght
cont rol )
4 IN3 External pause key (PAU)
5 IN4
External handheld box X+ positive control
(X+)
6 IN5
External handheld box Y+ positive control
(Y+)
7 IN6
Acceleration control key of external control
box (SP+)
8 IN7 Gun rising control key of external control box (UP)
9 IN8 X positive limit (>X+)
10 IN9 X negative limit (X-<)
11 +24V
Internal 24V+ of controller (do not connect
any circuit)
12 +24V
any circuit)
13 GND Internal 24V grounding of controller
14 IN10 Y positive limit (>Y+)
15 IN11 Y negative limit (Y-<)
16 IN12 External emergency stop (STP)
17 IN13 External start key (STA)
18 IN14 External handheld box X- positive control (X-)
19 IN15 External handheld box Y- positive control (Y-)
20 IN16
Deceleration control key of external handheld
box (SP-)
21 IN17
Gun down control key of external handheld
box (DOW)
22 IN18 Forward
23 IM19 Backward
24 +24V
any circuit)
25 GND 0V
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7.2.2.3 Output control interface25-core socket (Female)

Connection mode of output
signal:
The output is the open-collector
output, if the external load is
inductive load such as relay; a
freewheeling diode should be
connected, as the following
picture shows:

EXTCOM is connected to the
negative end of internal power
supply, and the output signal is
connected to the relevant
terminal.

It is suggested that the
supply voltage be < 24V; it is
better not to exceed 30V.
Positive and negative poles
should not be connected
reversely and the load should
not be in short circuit; otherwise, it may cause unexpected damage.

Line
S/N
Name Function
1 OUT0
Flame cutting Acetylene valve control,
M10 (Open), M11 (Closed)
2 OUT1
Cutting gun rising control, M14 (Open),
M15 (Closed)
3 OUT2
Flame cutting Ignition control, M20
(Open), M21 (Closed)
4 OUT3
Plasma Turning speed rate control, M22
5 OUT4
Backup acetylene control, M40 (Open),
M41 (Closed)
6 OUT5
Backup cutting gun rising, M28 (Open),
M29 (Closed)
7 OUT6
Backup ignition control, M34 (Open),
M35 (Closed)
8 OUT7
Backup turning speed rate control, M38
12 +24V
any circuit)
13 GND Internal 24V grounding of controller
14 OUT8
Cutting Oxygen / Plasma (arcing) control ,
15 OUT9
Cutting gun falling control, M16 (Open),
M17 (Closed)
16 OUT10 M18(Open)M19(Closed)
17 OUT11
Flame cutting Preheating oxygen valve
control, M24 (Open), M25 (Closed)
18 OUT12
Backup preheating oxygen control, M26
19 OUT13
Backup Oxygen/arcing cutting control,
20 OUT14
Backup cutting gun falling control, M36
21 OUT15
{Fl ame} Torch Hei ght cont rol ,
M42(open), M43(cl ose)
9/10/11
/22/23
NC Null
24 +24V
any circuit)
25 GND 0V
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7.2.2.4 Serial port communication interface 9-core socket (Male) (Omission)

7.2.2.5 Wiring of SX8 power supply

7.2.2.6 SX11 standard USB device interface

7.3 Connection mode of motor

7.3.1 Connection of Differential Driver

Remark:
1Please adjust the subdivision of driver and the current code switch properly when
using. The subdivision of driver is recommended to be 64 subdivisions, and the
current to be 1.2 times of motor current.
2The power supply for self-lock removing function is external 5V DC power. If it is
12V DC power, please connect in series a 1K resistor, whose power should be over
1/4W, to the pin of MF. Connect in series a 2K, over 1/4W resistor if it is 24V DC
power.

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7.3.2 Connection of common-anode driver

7.3.3 Connection of Panasonic servo motor

X-axis driver
Stepper motor
DC power
Power
of
motor
self-loc
Servo motor
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Chapter VIII Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Parts

The environment for the portable NC cutter is relatively execrable and full of metal dust. The
machine should be cleaned and maintained entirely.

8.1 Routine Maintenance

Warning
Electric shock can kill

Disconnect electrical power before performing any maintenance.
All work requiring removal of the power supply cover must be
performed by a qualified technician.

Each Use
1.Check gas pressure if within stated rangepipelinevalveair pipe tie-in if
loose or leak gashope if damage, gas safe device if effectivewhen
necessary, tightening or replacing.
2. Check torch if loose, nozzle if damage.
3. Clear track and rack surface, dont permit kernel and splash keeping on
rackkeep smooth.
Every
Week
1. Orbit and trolley smooth.
2. Check main gas-in if have rubbish, each valve and pressure meter if
working normally.

Replace damaged labels.

Replace damaged power line or
plug.
Every 3
Months
Check all driving parts
whether loose or not
check gear and rack,
when necessary, adjust it.
Check track and each
screw whether loose or
not check control line
connection whether loose
or not.
Check all press
button and choose
switch performance,
replace damaged
parts.
Clean the inside of the power
supply with air pressure or
vacuum.
The oxygen, gas hose in the
beam must be replaced, it must
be sealed strictly and avoid gas
leakage.

Every 6
Months

The oxygen, gas hose in the beam must be replaced, it must be sealed strictly
and avoid gas leakage.

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8.2 Troubleshooting

1. Why the U-disk cannot be read?
Answer: If the controller cannot read the U-disk, you can change the File system of U-disk
on the computer, and then format it. Detailed operations are as follows: Insert the U-disk to
the computer Open My Computer Find the removable U-disk Right click the
mouse Click Format (A) change the format of File system from FAT32 to FAT
Click Start to start formatting. Copy the processed files to the U-disk to test again.
Change for a new U-disk if it still cannot be read.

2. Why there is an error in the cutting?
Answer: 1. Check whether the impulse equivalent in the precision setup has been changed; or
calibrate the impulse equivalent again.
2. Check the level of machine and check whether the cutting nozzle is vertical to the
steel plate.
3. Why the cutting quality of the turning is poor?
Answer: Please check whether the start-up speed and the acceleration are set to be the
reasonable values.

4. Why the cutting square is changed to rectangle?
Answer: please check whether the impulse equivalent is correct, and whether the actual
precision of X or Y movement is correct. If these two values are correct, check whether the
roller and the slide rail of the machine are of no failures.

5. Why the cutting circle is changed to ellipse?
Answer: please check whether the impulse equivalent is correct, and whether the actual
precision of X or Y movement is correct. If these two values are correct, check whether the
roller and the slide rail of the machine are of no failures.

6. Why there is wave shake in the opposite angles when cutting the circle?
Answer: Please adjust the backlash of the Adjustment in Parameter.

7. Why the motor does not work or is similar to death when it is in Auto state?
Answer: Please check the Auto speed limit to see whether it is a proper speed, and check
whether percentage of manual processing is too low.
If the auto speed is set as 0, the system will have this problem.

8. Why the motor does not work or is similar to death when it is in Manual state?
Answer: Please check the Manual speed limit to see whether it is a proper speed, and
check whether percentage of manual processing is too low.
If the manual speed is set as 0, the system will have this problem.
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9. The processing code has the Return instructions. However, why the device does not
return to the home position after having finished the track?
Answer: Please check the Manual speed limit to see whether it is a proper speed, and
check whether percentage of manual processing is too low.

10. Why the right angle of the cutting square is not vertical?
Answer: Debug the start-up speed and the acceleration of Speed in Parameter again.

11. Why the anti-interference performance of plasma is poor?
Answer: Check whether all ground wires are connected well, or whether the external power
filter is isolating the high frequency.

12. Why, one of the solenoid valves cannot work?
Answer: You can judge whether it is caused by the system damage or relay/solenoid valves
damage in the following ways.
1) Change for a new solenoid valve of the same type to judge whether it is broken, or
press [Ignition] in the Auto interface, and press [Preheat Oxygen], [Acetylene] and
[Cutting Oxygen] to output a signal manually, then, use a multimeter to test the input
end of the solenoid valve to see whether there is voltage signal.
2) If there is no voltage signal in the input end of the solenoid valve, then, open the case
and use the same method as above to test the input end of the relay to see whether
there is voltage signal, and to judge whether it is damaged or not.
3) If the relay has no voltage signal, that may be the damage of output end of NCS.
Change for the backup output according to the following steps.
4) Open the case and the output port as the following picture:
5) Find out the corresponding backup output pin according to the following list:
Serial number Default Pin Backup Pin
Ignition 3 7
Preheat oxygen 17 18
Acetylene 1 5
Cutting Oxygen/Arcing 14 19
Cutting gun rising 2 6
Cutting gun falling 15 20
Turning speed ratio(Turn up) 4 8

6) Weld the default pins of the plug shown in the following picture to the backup pins
according to the above corresponding connection.
7) Connect to the power supply after the installation; in the start-up interface, press [F5]
(Diagnose) [F2] (Define), use [Y] and [Y] to select upwards and
downwards, and use [X], [X] to select the state, then, press Save to
change the corresponding port to the backup state.

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5.3 Clearance Adjustment

After running and using the equipment for a long period, some parts can loose, which can
effect cutting precision, need adjusting clearance.

5.3.1 Clearance Adjustment between Host and Track
If there is looseness between host and track, eccentric axis can be used for fastening in
this procedure. After fastening it by turning the eccentric axis, turn this axis less than one
circle anticlockwise to make the eccentricity mark as shown in illustration. When set up the
eccentricity position, turn the corresponding nut forcibly.

5.3.2 Clearance Adjustment between Beam and Host
If there is looseness between host and track, eccentric axis can be used for fastening in this
procedure. After fastening it by turning the eccentric axis, turn this axis less than one circle
anticlockwise to make the eccentricity mark as shown in illustration. When set up the

5.3.2 Clearance Adjustment between Beam and Host
If there is looseness between beam and track, eccentric axis can be used for fastening in this
procedure. After fastening it by turning the eccentricity axis, turn this axis less than one circle
anticlockwise to make the eccentric mark as shown in illustration. When set up the

Eccentricity Mark Eccentricity Mark
Eccentricity Mark
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Annex I Illustration of edition and processing

Press [F3] key in main interface to enter the edition option interface, where you can
press [F1] key to create a new processing file. Then, you can enter a file name and press
[ENTER] key to enter the file edition interface. In this chapter, we take cutting the following
figure as an example. (Dashed line and arrow refer to the direction of motion, solid line
refers to the track of cutting, and is the starting point of cutting.)
Remark: Because absolute coordinate is not used often, we do not introduce it in this
chapter. In this chapter, we use the relative coordinate.

1Standard circle

The program is as follows:
Relative coordinates programming and
explanation of graph codes:
0000: G92 X0 Y0set the
reference point;
0001: G22 L3L: set the
processing loops; 3 means loop for 3 times;
0002: G41Left
compensation
0003: M07It is the preheating perforating function. Prompt: Please set
all the time parameters in [Control] option in [Parameter]
according to the actual demand.
0004: G01 X75 Y75perforating and wire bonding;
0005: G02 I30 J30Clockwise circle processing;
0006: M08Cutting oxygen valve closed
0007: G00 X-75 Y-75travel to the origin at the highest manual speed;
0007: G81Counting instruction, it counts once for each loop
automatically;
0009: G40Compensation ends
0010: G28Back to reference point
0011: G80cycle ends;
0012: M02processing ends

2Square

Relative coordinates programming and
explanation of graph codes:

0000: G92 X0 Y0
0001: G41Left
compensation
0002: M07Perforating;

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0003: G01 X50 Y50Perforation and wire bonding;
0004: Y50the first side, if the above instruction is G01, this G01 as
well as X0 of this instruction cannot omitted for the
convenience of editing codes manually.
0005: X50the second side;
0006: Y-50the third side;
0007: X-50the four side;
0008: M08close the cutting oxygen
0009: G40Finish the compensation
0010: G28travel to the origin at the highest manual speed;
0011: M02processing ends

3Triangle

Relative coordinate programming

0000G92 X0 Y0
0001G21
0002G41
0003M07
0004G01 X50 Y50
0005X50 Y50
0006Y-50
0007X-50
0008G40
0009M08
0010G28
0011M02

4Quincunx

0000G92 X0 Y0
0001G21
0002G41
0003M07
0004G00 X75 Y75
0005G02 Y100 I0 J50
0006X100 I50 J0
0007Y-100 I0 J-50
0008X-100 I-50 J0
0009G40
0010M08
0011G28
0012M02
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5. Four figures


0000G92X0Y0
0001G21
0002G22 L1
0003G41
0004M07
0005G0 X50
0006G1 Y200
0007X200
0008Y-200
0009X-200
0010M08
0011G00 Y400
0012M07
0013G1 Y50
0014G2 X50 Y50 I50 J0
0015G1 X100
0016G2 X50 Y-50 I0 J-50
0017G1 Y-100
0018G2 X-50 Y-50 I-50 J0
0019G1 X-100
0020G2 X-50 Y50 I0 J50
0021G1 Y50
0022M08
0023G00 X400 Y50
0024M07
0025G2 X100 Y0 I50 J0
0026Y-100 I0 J-50
0027X-100 I-50 J0
0028Y100 I0 J50
0029G00 X-50 Y-350
0030G2 X0 Y0 I100 J0
0031M08
0032G28
0033G81
0034G80
0035M02

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Annex II G Instruction Quick Reference

S/N Name of Instruction Explanation
1 G00 Quick positioning motion (Dry run)
2 G01 Linear processing
3 G02 Clockwise circle processing
4 G03 Anti-clockwise circle processing
5 G04 Pause/Delay
6 G26 X axis returns to reference point
7 G27 Y axis returns to reference point
8 G28 X and Y axes return to reference point at the same time
9 G22 Cycle starts (should be used combining G80)
10 G80 Cycle ends (should be used combining G22)
11 G81 Counting function
12 G40 Cancel cutting gap compensation
13 G41 Left compensation
14 G42 Right compensation
15 G92 Set the reference point of processing

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Annex III M Instruction Quick Reference

S/N
Name of
Instruction
Explanation
1 M02 Program ends
2 M07 Start the fixed cycle of preheating and perforating
3 M08 Close the fixed cycle of cutting oxygen (plasma arcing)
4 M10/M11 Switch of acetylene valve, M10 (Open), M11 (Closed)
5 M12/M13
Switch of cutting oxygen valve (switch of plasma arcing), M12 (Open),
M13 (Closed)
6 M14/M15
switch for controlling the rise of cutting gun, M14 (Open), M15
(Closed)
7 M20/M21 ignition switch, M20 (Open), M21 (Closed)
8 M24/M25 switch of preheating oxygen valve, M24 (Open), M25 (Closed)
9 M52 ignition fixed cycle (controlled by time in Control interface)
10 M70
fixed cycle of cutting gun rising (controlled by time in Control
interface)
11 M71
fixed cycle of cutting gun falling (controlled by time in Control
interface)
12 M72
fixed cycle of perforating cutting gun rising (controlled by time in
Control interface)
13 M73
fixed cycle of perforating cutting gun falling (controlled by time in
Control interface)
14 M74 fixed cycle of preheating (controlled by time in Control interface)
15 M16
switch for controlling the falling of cutting gun, M16 (Open), M17
(Closed)
16 M80 main switch, all output ports are closed if M80 is performed

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Annex IV Gas Cutting Technics Reference

1Propane+Oxygen(GK3 Isotonic Nozzle)
Cutting
Oxygen
Hole
Diameter
Cutting
Thickness
Cutting
Speed
Gas Pressure
MPa
Gas Consumption Remarks
N
o
z
z
l
e

N
O
.

mm mm mm Oxygen Propane
Oxygen
m/h
Propane
l/h

00 0.7 5~10 600~450 0.2~0.3 >0.03 0.9~1.3 340
0 0.8 10~20 480~380 0.2~0.3 >0.03 1.3~1.8 340
1 1.0 20~30 400~320 0.25~0.35 >0.03 2.5~3.0 470
2 1.2 30~50 350~280 0.25~0.35 >0.03 3~4 470
3 1.4 50~70 300~240 0.3~0.4 >0.04 4.5~6 620
4 1.6 70~90 260~200 0.4~0.6 >0.04 5.5~7 620
5 1.8 90~120 210~170 0.4~0.6 >0.04 8.5~10.5 620
6 2.0 120~160 180~140 0.5~0.8 >0.05 12~15 780
7 2.4 160~200 150~110 0.6~0.9 >0.05 21~24.5 1000

2Acetylene+Oxygen
Cutting
Oxygen
Hole
Diameter
Cutting
Thickness
Cutting
Speed
Gas Pressure
MPa
Gas Consumption Remarks
N
o
z
z
l
e

N
O
.

mm mm mm Oxygen Propane
Oxygen
m/h
Acetylene
l/h

00 0.8 5~10 600~450 0.2~0.3 >0.03 0.9~1.3 340
0 1.0 10~20 480~380 0.2~0.3 >0.03 1.3~1.8 340
1 1.2 20~30 400~320 0.25~0.35 >0.03 2.5~3 470
2 1.4 30~50 350~280 0.25~0.35 >0.03 3~4 470
3 1.6 50~70 300~240 0.3~0.4 >0.04 4.5~6 620
4 1.8 70~90 260~200 0.3~0.4 >0.04 5.5~7 620
5 2.0 90~120 210~170 0.4~0.6 >0.04 8.5~10.5 620
6 2.4 120~160 180~140 0.5~0.8 >0.05 12~15 780
7 2.8 160~200 150~110 0.6~0.9 >0.05 21~24.5 1000
8 3.2 200~270 120~90 0.6~1.0 >0.05 26.5~32 1000

Note: cutting condition in the chart:
1. Oxygen purity is no less than 99.5%.
2. Cutting steel carbon content 0.45%.
3. Cutting way is vertical.
4. Oxygen pressure is cutting oxygen pressure in front of cutting torch.
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Annex V Plasma Cutting Linkage Control

1 Summarize
Elite Portable NC flame/plasma cutting machine could connect with any kinds of plasma
cutters in theory, three using method as follows:
1) Cut automatically by connecting the plasma cutter switch end to attached switch wire of
cutting machine without tracking and initial position, this way need to adjust to appropriate
distance between cutting nozzle and plate by hand before cutting. When cutting, still adjust
the distance anytime according to the flatness and thickness of plate, so it is relative not easy
to control, it adapt to the extreme flat or thicker plate for slow cutting.
2) Connect plasma arc voltage tracking system (THC system), carry out cutting by arc
voltage tracking without initial position, this way need to adjust to appropriate distance
between cutting nozzle and plate by hand before cutting. When cutting, THC system will
collect electric voltage continuously, the more distance, the larger electric voltage, otherwise,
the same reason. System could control distance just right according to pre-set the arc voltage
value, it has large helpful for out of flatness plate.
3) Connect plasma arc voltage tracking system, carry out cutting by arc voltage tracking and
initial position, before every cutting, cutting gun go down automatically until touch the steel
plate then rebound to preset height immediately(this action means initial position), cutting
process is same with 2). After one section cutting, cutting gun auto go up to preset safe height,
then move to next cutting section until finish cutting. This way has high automation and no
manual intervene. If plate rust or bad electric-conduction, it is not easy to achieve initial
position, then cut as 2).

2 Plasma Arc Voltage Auto-Tracking System

2.1 System Compose and External Connecting Diagram

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2.2 The Paraphrase for Every Parameter of Function Board

Show window totally have seven showing state, except state is initial preparing
state, others are self-set items, every items setting range is 000-255, details as follows:
---------------- Initial preparing state, or standby state;
---------------- Plasma arc voltage setting, unit is V, range general 80-180V;
---------------- Arc striking height (initial position) setting, the larger value, the
larger distance between cutting nozzle and work-piece;
---------------- Sensitivity coarse adjustment, generally no need to change, the
larger value, the lower sensitivity;
---------------- Sensitivity fine adjustment, the larger value, the lower
sensitivity;
---------------- Compensation up setting, as opposed to compensation down, up
speed is slower due to gravity function, make them accord by offering compensation, the
larger value, the more compensation and the faster speed.

Selectbutton, at self-set item,
press repeatedly this button to
change over cursor to intended value
position, here value is bouncing all
the time.
/ and /button,
press Selectbutton move the
cursor to the value that want to
modify, change the value by pressing
this button; At
initial
preparing state, press
/,
cutting gun goes up, press again stop,
press /, cutting gun goes down, press again still stop, convenient for observing the up
and down speed, then set correct compensation up value.
Set/Savebutton, change over

function in sequence by
pressing this button, meantime saved the last value.
Setting/Saving key Repeated press this button to switch the
order ,keep circulatingAt the same time also kept the set value
Back/Testbutton, At
initial preparing state, press the button to carry out
initial position action;
At any self-setting item and collecting state, press this button could
back to state.
Collectbutton, used for collecting arc voltage, method find in 4.5.3.3

Any plasma cutting which fix THC system, before adjust every parameter,
make sure arc control switch is on.

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Warning
Plasma arc and hot metal may damage eyes and scald skin, please get
protective.

3 Setting

3.1 Parameter Setting Process of Control Panel

1Set compensation up value

, it define by testing the actual up and down speed.
2Set arc striking height (initial position) value

.
3Set arc voltage

value, at unknown plasma cutter situation, collect arc voltage by hand trial
cutting.
4Observe tracking effect, set sensitivity value

and if necessary.

4.5.3.2 Compensation Up

Connect THC system with portable NC cutting machine correctly in advance , fix cutting gun
to its clamper, keep cutting gun perpendicular to plate, turn on all power, make initial position
switch on.
a. At state, press /button, cutting gun go up , observe up speed, press
/button again, stop going up. press /button, cutting gun go down, press
/again, stop gong down, then compare up and down speed.
b. If up and down is near to the same, no need to change

value.
c. If up speed is lower, press Set/Savebutton to change over to item, pre-set one
value, then press Return/Testbutton back to

state, then do as a step,
repeatedly like this until up and down speed are same.

4.8.3.3 Starting Arc Height (Initial Position)

Non-contact plasma cutters starting arc and the best cutting height is decided by the
performan-
ce of plasma cutter. Set the arc striking height by setting

item, and tracking by this height.
a. At state, press Return/Testbutton, cutting gun go down, then stop after
rebounding to one height when touch the plate, press Set/Savebutton change over to
item, after preset one value, press Return/Testbutton back to

state,
repeatedly like this to observe height until satisfy. The larger value, the larger distance.

4.8.3.4 Plasma Arc Voltage Collecting
Before cutting you should set suitable arc voltage if cut work-piece which connect THC
system, it could help cutting gun to keep constant distance with plates arc ups and downs to
achieve stable cutting for out of flatness plate. If cant define arc voltage, then define by
collecting. Refer to 4-11page manual moving speed method to adjust MS speed same with
normal cutting work-piece speed.
a. Select a flat area on edge of pre-cut plate, length about 50-100mm, fix initial position to
arc striking height. At preparing state, press Collectbutton, this time digital
tube show

xxx, and bouncing at some frequency, this is the state that prepare to collect.

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b. Press button on system panel , after piecing the hole, press any button to make
machine moving straightly, this time check the value on digital tube, press again
Collectbutton when the value is relative stable, this time value shows

xxx(xxx
means arc voltage when plasma cutter cut stably), close cutting at immediately, about 3
second, system rebound to

state, collect voltage successfully.
c. Before collecting action could press Return/Testbutton at any time to stop current
action, and press Set/Savebutton could check

value, if collecting voltage is normal,
press Return/Testback to

state, then finish cutting. If cutting effect isnt
perfect, reset arc voltage again to adjust the best tracking state, in general, if cutting gun goes
down all the time even touch steel plate means voltage is low, otherwise, voltage is high.

3.5 Setting Sensitivity Parameter

The THC system collect the arc voltage by PMW pulse-width modulation theory , regard the
set voltage as the base standard to keep and achieve rise or fall action with plate in cutting
process, and respectively means sensitivity coarse adjustment and sensitivity fine
adjustment.
a. Sensitivity coarse adjustment

, the larger value, the lower sensitivity. Generally set as

.
b. Sensitivity coarse adjustmen , the larger value, the lower sensitivity. Generally set as

.
c. Please set

value firstly meantime keep

value no change in order to stability and
simplify of system. If

value is lower than 200 and the sensitivity no obvious change, then
to adjust

value.

4 Attentions

1If arc voltage tracking with initial position, need to make the initial position switch
on, the indicator light is up this time. if the plate that will be cut have oxidize sign and
dont conduct electricity then initial position function lose effectiveness and also dont
rebound when torch touch the steel plate, this time close the snap switch at once then start
again, adjust the arc striking height by hand or sweep away the oxide layer of steel plate then
continue to operate.
2When plasma cutting , the arc voltage have close relation with thickness of plate,
machine speed, the performance of plasma cutter. When setting value, consult professional
person and refer to plasma cutter manual.

5 Solve Problem

5.1 Definition of Connecting
Electric Cable

Connecting cable totally have 4
couples wire, connect by 9 core
aviation plug and socket, 7 and
8 connect together, 9 hang in the
air. Reliable connecting is core
of arc voltage control.

Plasma
Switch
IHS
Switch
Arc
Voltage
0-5V
IHS
Voltage
-17V
Cover +

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5.2 Accidents Signal Checking Method

Take down 8 core plug of beam (Prevent electric motor downward movement), then take
down 9 core wire on collecting case, then test by multi-meter.
1Check plasma switch action if normal
Let system enter graph interface, make multi-meter two probe touch 1,2 wire separately then
press down cutting button to check 1,2 wire if close; Press down cutting button again, check
1,2 wire if disconnect.
2Check initial position if normal
Make multi-meter two probe touch 5,6 wire separately, press Return/Testbutton, check
5,6 wire if close, close is normal state. make multi-meter one probe touch 7 or 8 wire and
another touch machine case, check if have voltage. Normal voltage value is 18V or so.
3Check if have collecting voltage
Connect one side of 9 core plug to collecting case, take down another side from host, make
multi-meter two probe touch 3,4 wire separately, at cutting state, should have voltage output.
If check any problem as above method, solve it respectively, otherwise submit professioal
person.

Install a plasma arc by high pressure system of plasma cutting, please confirm
the accuracy of attachment.

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Annex VI 12 key remote control direction instructions

Swith on, use under auto status.

warning

Remote control operation has the risk of fail.

Attenion

1. When working, pull the antenna completely, otherwise, reduce the receive effect.
2. When using the remote control, environmental effect, cant receive completely, for
example: slow in reacting, fail in receiving, that is normal, if failed, try to press the key
more times.
3. Operation the control key, cant press frequently, more than 0.5 seconds interval.
4. Control distance20metres.

Back
Forward
Speed up
Left
Slow down
Start
Torch up
Torch down
Front
Right
Rear
Stop

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