SF-HC25G Cutting torch height

controller
The user manualV1.2

北京斯达峰控制技术有限公司
http://www.starfcnc.com
北京市石景山区海特花园 44 号楼 206
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1. Preface

1.1 Purpose
1.2 Important statement
1.3 warning

2. Overview
2.1 Technical features
2.2 main technical indicators

3.Install
3.1 Install
3.2 Electrical installation connect

4. Parameters illustration

5. Use guide
5.1 Manual operation
5.2Automatic operation

6. CNC system and block adjustment for M instructions

6.1 CNC system control direct output port of the M function
6.2 Fixed cycle of M function
6.3 CNC system recommended settings (STARFIRE of SF-2012 AH system)

7. Troubleshooting

8. Appendix

9. Contact us
1 introduction
Both flame cutting and plasma cut way, in the process of cutting torch between
nozzle and the distance (heighten)of cutting board is very important to the
stability, it will directly affect the cutting speed and the quality of the incision.

Main engine

Display setting panel

Separate voltage board

SF-HC25G Plasma cutting torch height controller

1. Purpose
SF-HC25G plasma cutting torch height controller is specially designed for
portable plasma cutting machine cutting torch height automatic control
module.

SF-HC25G plasma cutting torch height controller, simple operation, convenient

debugging, affordable, adopts digital control, reliable performance. It is an
ideal product of form a complete set of welding equipment manufacturers.
Adopt the host and the panel split type structure, especially suitable for
portable cutting machine.

1.2 Important statement

SF-HC25G plasma cutting torch height controller and the content of the
manual may be there are some differences, please in kind prevail. After this
product or its accessories have any changes, without prior notice. Need to
refer to update content.

Please be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions, so as to avoid

improper use lead to dangerous accidents.

Before install anduse this product, must be strictly carried out in accordance
with the details of the product system manual operation, in order to ensure the
correct use of the product.

About SF-HC25G plasma cutting torch height controller and the contents of
this manual, be carried out if any specific illegal use, do not represent the
position of the company, and refused to acknowledge its legal liability, the
consequences shall be borne by the users.

Safety warning is used to prevent the human body and property damage.

In the use of SF-HC25G cutting torch height controller, if there is any quality
problem, consumers can contact our service center or authorized office,
dealers, agents to get the corresponding products and services.

Without the explicit written permission to use any of this information may not
be copied, reproduced or content, the offenders will be fully liable to damage.

1.3 Warning
To safe operation of this product, and achieve the design of the product control
accuracy, to avoid damage to its, carefully read the related warning and strictly
abide by it.
Installation person must be related industry or related experience of technical
personnel.

You must be carefully read this manual before installation.

To confirm the selected power supply is consistent with his requirement

specification.

You are strictly been prohibited under the conditions of electricity installation or
plug or unplug.

Installation position should as far as possible away from heat source.

Controller enclosure must be good grounding, or influence the controller in

work.

The be cutting steel plate must be in good grounding and keep good
connection with controller shell, to ensure the accuracy of the height control.

Please careful carry away, and please do not intense collision, vibration, in
order to avoid damage to the product.

Please don not do something without authorization to open cutting torch height
controller or change its internal structure, to prevent the accident or failure.

！
Note: the controller casing and cut steel without good grounding, height control
will not be able to work properly.

2.Overview

2.1 Technical features

SF-HC25G plasma cutting torch height controller is after many years of
practice and several generations of related products into play.

This product adopts the 32-bit arm as the core, two groups of three digital tube
display, adopts digital control mode. Do not contain linear adjustment device
internal, greatly improving the stability.
Velocity parameters can be modified, according to the lifting mechanism with
power supply and any modification.
Circuit adopts the technology of the patch. There is not internal adjustment
device, full digital control technology to ensure that the product has high
reliability.

Operation simple, two groups of digital tube display setting arc voltage and the
arc pressure respectively, concise and straightforward. Setting parameters
operating in total of three knobs.

Interface simply and control convenient, it suitable for all plasma cutting
numerical control system, can also be used alone.

It adopts the proximity switch initial alignment method.

PWM output, speed adjustable of level 255, control of motor speedprecise,

several current setting, short circuit protection.

Cutting with the function of collision. When cut lips touch the steel plate, the
controller can quickly cut raise a certain distance, effective protection of
nozzle.

All input and output adopt photoelectric isolation, plasma voltage feedback
using linear photoelectric isolated, independent power supply, can very good
compatibility with the partial pressure of various brands of imported plasma
power supply.

It is integration starting arc successful judgment function, and arc successful

feedback function.

2.2 Main technical indicators

Power supply requirements: DC24V + / - 10% 3A

Suitable motor: 24V with DC motor

Drive mode: PWM

Output current: < power input current

Initial alignment method: proximity switch (normally open normally closed

through the jumper cap set)
Highest accuracy: + / - 1V
Box body size: Host:145 x90x42
Panel: 120x55x40

Working environment temperature: - 10 ~ 60 ℃

Weight: 0.6 Kg

Detection system: isolation of arc electric subsection platen (B2 type)

3. Installation

3.1 Installation
The related parts name of height controller, location components are as
follows.

Figure the 3-1-1: host controller

Figure the 3-1-2: display setting panel

 Figure 3-1-4: communication line

Bottom highly controller of the four M4 screw hole used for fixed box body onto
the mounting plate. Its size is shown in figure 3-1-5. You can also use DZ47
type guide rail installation.
Figure 3-1-5

Display setting panel uses two M4 screw to install, installation dimensions

such as figure 3-1-6.

Figure 3-1-6
Partial pressure board uses four M3 screw to install, installation dimensions as
shown in figure 3-1-7. H is not less than 10MMabout installation requirements.

Figure 3-1-7

3.2 Electrical installation and connect

3.2.1 interface definition description

Table 3-2-1connect lifting mechanism

No. Character Illustration Remark

MOT+ Output Lifting motor +

MOT- Output Lifting motor -

24V+ Output For 3 lines close to the switch No use for others

Zero Input Initial location input - proximity switch

Limit+ Input Up limited location

Limit- Input Down limited location

COM Public port Positioning, the public port of the limit switch
The limit switch is recommended to use normally open type.
The initial position switch is recommended to use type NPN normally open.
(See appendix wiring method, 23 pages)
The initial position switches can also use the protective cap + relay mode.

Table3-2-2 Connect NC System

No. Character Illustration Remark

Connect NC system power positive of output Supply by NC

24V+ Input
connection connection
Connect NC system power negative of output
24V- Input
connection
0-OK Output After start arc to feedback signal Output as 0V

Manual decline signal-connect NC decline output Low effective

DOW Input
signal
Manual rising signal- connect NC rising output Low effective
UP Input
signal
Manual and automatic switch(M38, turn corner Low effective
AUTO Input
signal)
Start arc input-connect CNC start arc output Low effective
ARC Input
signal
Note: when using STARFIRE NC system, this table all wiring is direct
numerical control input/output interface, don't need to relay equipment
transformation. It is best to use shielded cable.
Figure 3-2-2
Supporting STARFIRE SF-2012AH cutting machine CNC system wiring
diagram.
Table 3-2-3 4 cores sub - plasma power supply

No. Character Illustration Remark

Points linking piece 24V power

24V+ Power Never to use others
positive supply
After points linking piece action,
VOL INT Input
the voltage input
Output to points linking piece of
ARCOUT Output
signal of the arc
Points linking piece 24V power
24V- Power
supply ground

Note: the arc output need to use an intermediate relay output, is included in the
matching points on the pressure plate.
 Table 3-2-45PIN Connector-connect panels

No. Character Illustration Remark

5V+ Power Panel 5V power supply Never to use others

RXD Input Serial data input

TXD Output Serial data output
GND Power Panel power supply
GND Power Used for shielding

Figure 3-2-4
Here attachment random has been included in the accessories, length of 100
cm.

3.2.2 Points linking piece function introduced

Points linking piece is after the plasma cutting torch arcing voltage according
to certain proportion is reduced, and according to the isolation of converted to
reflect the cutting nozzle and the function modules of the low voltage signal of
cutting plate height, is the height measurement and control of plasma cutting
indispensable accessories. Points linking piece can choose according to need
to install location, it is recommended that the installation within the plasma
power supply and the platen each interface description as shown in figure
3-2-5.
Clockwise pressure ratio increases the score (about 110: 1), the output voltage
become low, 100V input voltage, for example the partial pressure than to
maximum (110:1), the display of 45V block.

Counterclockwise points pressure ratio (minimum about 40:1), namely the high
output voltage and 100V input voltage, for example the partial pressure than to
a minimum (bound), the block is shown as 125V.

Partial pressure ratio adjustment potentiometer factory of 50:1, try not to

adjust.

Type 24V Positive Start arc control Partial pressure 24V

output ground

9 core outlet 9 4 6 2,5

Screw 24+ ST V 24-

terminal

4. Parameters shows

There are three commonly used parameters and two debugging: 1. Set
voltage. 2. Starting arc delay. 3. Locate latency. These parameters can be
directly set corresponding knob on the panel to adjust adjustment.

1. Set voltage, this can at any time by the knob to adjust the "height", on the
left side of the digital tube display voltage value set, the unit: (V), clockwise
to increase the voltage, counterclockwise to reduce voltage. Automatic
 cutting according to the parameters of the controller adjust the distance
between the nozzle and the steel plate, make the arc voltage is always
closer to set the voltage. This parameter can be directly as a set of highly.
Specific set number according to the selected power supply manufacturers
provide technical parameter settings.

2. Start arc latency, punch time should be used according to the actual
perforated time settings, different thickness of steel plate and different
current when the time is also different. Clockwise to lengthen the period of
rev arc, counterclockwise to reduce arcing time.

3. Positioning delay, initial positioning time is the initial positioning, cut down
to touch with steel plate, after ascending to the time required for setting
height. The time required for different lifting mechanism to promote a
certain distance is different too.It should be set according to the actual
situation. Clockwise rotation for higher position height, counterclockwise to
reduce positioning height.

4. The speed parameters, the parameters for debugging, available to open

less than 3mm of a word or a cross screwdriver adjustment, to reduce the
clockwise and counterclockwise to increase. Adjust the parameters affect
the motor rotation speed and the response time of the whole. The knob
position as shown in figure 4-1.

5. Set position limit switch logic, S1 jumper cap inserted between 1 and 2 for
the low effective, suitable for use normally closed proximity switch. Inserted
between 2 and 3 for the high effective suitable for open still proximity switch.
The factory default for the low effective. Jumper on the panel position as
shown in figure 4-2.

6. With or without positioning function setting, S2 jumper cap inserted in

between 1 and 2 for positioning function. Inserted between 2 and 3 for no
positioning function. Jumper on the panel position as shown in figure 4-2.

Figure 4-1

The speed and

sensitivity
5. Tutorials

Noun explanation: control signal effectively, refers to the input signal with the
corresponding public end (24V) through. Disconnect as invalid.

Raise the controller after power-on self-test, self-check project has panels and
the host software version number display, and host communications, electrical
circuit is normal. If the introspection through digital tube display not normal or
up and down limit indicator lamp lights up at the same time and cannot perform
any action. Self-checking by into working state and working state is divided
into two kinds: manual and automatic state.

5.1 Manual operation

Manual rising signals (UP): When is effective, cutting torch rising.

Manual down signal (DOW): When is effective, torch down.

Manually drop signal (DOW): Long time effectively executed when positioning
movements.

Start arc signal (ARC): If is effective, the positioning action first, and then
control and arc plasma power.
5.2 Automatic operation

Reach to automatically adjustable requirement:

1. Start arc (ARC) signal effectively.
2. Automatic (AUTO) signal effectively.
3. Appropriate plasma cutting voltage ((set voltage-50) ~ (set voltage + 60)).

Initial positioning: the block after receives the start arc (ARC) block driving
down hoisting mechanism, Zero point (Zero) signal is valid, said cutting device
has met the steel plate, the tones to rise block driven lifting gear, rise time for
"IHS time", "IHS time" to finish the initial alignment is complete.

Start arc output: after the completion of the initial positioning output and arc
signal to the plasma power, such as waiting for a time after acquisition of arc
voltage.

Start arc successful feedback: the arc voltage within a certain amount of time
keeping within the normal range is rev arc (perforated) has been successful,
the block signal success (0-OK) to the numerical control system.

Automatic tracking: in success (0-OK) signal was given and the numerical
control system that start arc can be cut to walk successfully, at this time as
long as the numerical control to the block signal automatic (AUTO) to the block,
the block will enter into the state of automatic tracking.
6. NC system associated with adjustable block M instructions

6.1 M function of NC system to control the output port directly

M12 / M13 start arc switch, M12 (open), M13 (close)

M14 / M15 cutting torch rises switch, M14 (open), M15 (close)

M16 / M17 cutting torch switch, M16 (open), M17 (close)

M38 / M39 adjustable block automatic/manual mode switch M38 (automatic)

M39 (manual)

6.2 M function fixed cycle

M07 perforation fixed cycle

Plasma cutting operation sequence is as follows:
M07:
1. The cutting torch fell (cutting torch down latency, see M71).
2. Open the arc switch.
3. If the parameter setting is in the arc pressure detection from 0 (no), there is
no any arc pressure, delayed perforation delay (seconds).
4. If the parameter is set in the arc pressure detection choose 1 (testing) arc
pressure measurement, waiting for the starting arc "success".
5. Delay "higher automatic delay".
6. Open the block (M38), began to run after the program.

M08 close cut fixed circulating

Plasma cutting operation sequence is as follows:
M08
1. Shut down the block (M39).
2. Close the arc pressure switch.
3. The cutting torch rises (M70).

6.3 CNC system recommended settings (STARFIRE of SF-2012AH system)

plasma mode
The initial position detection chooses: 0.
The initial position detection logic: 0.
Cutting positioning delay: 0.
Cutting up delay(M70): 1 second.
Cutting down delay (M71): 0 second.
Arc pressure detection: 1.
Perforated delay: 0.
The corner to close the height distance: 10 mm.
To break the arc end in advance distance: 2 mm.
Raise the automatic signal delay: 3 seconds.

7.Troubleshooting
Trouble list

Fault not limit

alarm lights Check the project Corrective action
unstable
Whether connected to
Connect the power
power
Motor does not If supply voltage is
turn Check power
normal

If motor locked-rotor Reduce the load

Power supply is
No display Check power
connected
To reconnect or
Only to display a Check connection panel
replace
certain communication line
communication line
Above limit alarm Running more than Check the high limit
lights mechanical upper limit switch
Lower limit alarm Running more than
Check low limit switch
lights mechanical lower limit
Motor open circuit, the
Up and down limit
positive and power
at the same time
positive short circuit, Check line motor
bright and do
negative and power
other operations
grounding short circuit
If steel is reliable
Signal swings Firmly grounded
grounding
Up and down Sensitivity value is too
Enhance sensitivity
swings small
Sensitivity value is too
Low accuracy Decrease sensitivity
big
8.Appendix

2LineNPN normal shut series connection method. 2 Line NPN normal open parallel methods

3LineNPN normal shut series connection method.

3 Line NPN normal open parallel methods

The lifting body size
Controller supporting institutions

Dimensions: 82 x187x57. 5mm

The shortest length: 338mm
Stroke: 100m

9. Contact us

Beijing STARFIRE control technology co., LTD.

Address: HAITE garden, 204, 44 floors, Shi Jing Shan district, Beijing city.
Zip code: 100041
Sales: 010-88909875
Technical support: 010-88797100

Website: http://www.starfcnc.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Version: 1.1 is suitable for the 1.1 version of the display panel and 4 later
versions of the mainframe box.
September 9, 2013.