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10 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Features Sensor™ PHC Plasma Height Control is an automated height control system for plasma shape cutting
Section 1: Overview 11 System Specifications* Compatible motors: DC PM 24Vdc, 2 Amps to 6 Amps Max power output: 150W Standard lifter range: Linea
12 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Connections All connections to the Sensor™ PHC are made through four connectors on the bottom of the contro
Section 1: Overview 13 PHC to CNC Signals All signals to the CNC are connected through the 25-pin D subconnector on the control unit. For detailed
14 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Sensor™ PHC Front Panel Indicators Green Power Yellow Upper Limit Green In Position Yellow Lower
Section 1: Overview 15 Control Module Electrical Input power (switch selected dual range)... 115 VAC or 230 VAC, 1 Pha
16 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Plasma Interface Assembly The plasma interface module is shown in Figure 3. Electrical Parallel digital I
Section 1: Overview 17 Standard Lifter Assembly Electrical Motor ...
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Section 2: Installation and Setup 19 Section 2: Installation and Setup The standard PHC system includes the following components: Standard componen
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20 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Power Requirements The PHC can be connected to either 115 Vac or 230 Vac 50/60 Hz. Depending on the input
Section 2: Installation and Setup 21 Control Unit Mounting Before interconnecting the PHC system, mount the units as required, using customer-suppli
22 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Control Unit Mounting from Front Mount the PHC control unit close to the machine operator console for easy
Section 2: Installation and Setup 23 Plasma Interface Assembly Mounting Mount the plasma interface assembly close to the plasma power supply for easy
24 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Lifter Assembly Mounting Mount the lifter assembly on the cutting table to take maximum advantage of the ve
Section 2: Installation and Setup 25 Torch Breakaway Assembly The torch breakaway (229164) should be mounted to the lifter as shown in Figure 10.
26 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Torch Mounting Block Kit Mount the torch mounting block kit to the lifter torch breakaway assembly. See Fi
Section 2: Installation and Setup 27 System Cables Install system cables as shown in Figure 12. All cables should be properly shielded with shield c
28 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Grounding Requirements WARNING! To ensure personal safety and reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI),
Section 2: Installation and Setup 29 PHC Interface Signals Most of the PHC interface signals are through optoisolators. Figure 14 shows the details
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30 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide CNC Interface Signals See Figure 14 on page 29 for an illustration. CNC Interface Signals 25-pin D Sub
Section 2: Installation and Setup 31 IHS Sync This optional CNC output is used to synchronize torches in a multiple torch installation. The CNC is
32 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide RELAYStart OutputStart InputMotion OutputInterlockMotion InputSensor PHC I/OCNC I/OInterlock Output+++11231
Section 2: Installation and Setup 33 Plasma Interface Signals WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE & ENERGY The plasma interface signals from plasma cu
34 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Plasma Interface Signals Name 15-pin D Subconnector Pin #s Plasma Interface Signal Type Plasma start
Section 2: Installation and Setup 35 Figure 17: Plasma Interface Connection to star ground on work table Connect negative electrode voltage
36 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide WARNING! For safety and proper operation this unit must be connected to positive ground. WorkPositive Gro
Section 2: Installation and Setup 37 Plasma Start This signal is a relay contact output from the PHC and an input the plasma power supply. The PHC
38 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Lifter Interface Signals These signals can be directly connected to a Sensor™ PHC standard lifter using th
Section 2: Installation and Setup 39 Lifter Power Connections These connections can be made directly to a Sensor™ PHC standard lifter using the supp
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40 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide DIP Switch Setup Figure 20: Setup DIP Switches Switch Settings Switch settings for control module
Section 2: Installation and Setup 41 SW3 SW4 Voltage Control Response / Gain on on Gain = Low = +/- 4V In Position Range on off Gain
42 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide SW9 SW10 End of Cut Retract Time on on Retract = Low = 0.25 Sec @ Max Speed (0.8” std lif
Section 2: Installation and Setup 43 SW15 Torch Breakaway Switch on (Sw NO) Open on Breakaway – Use normally open switch input * off (Sw
44 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Calibration Pot Setup ARC - Arc Voltage Calibration This trim pot is used to calibrate the actual arc volt
Section 3: Operation 45 Section 3: Operation Automated torch height control (THC) systems used in mechanized plasma cutting are used to provide the
46 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Automatic Operation Automatic voltage control operation is selected by placing the lower center toggle swit
Section 3: Operation 47 Manual Operation Manual lifter operation is selected by placing the lower center toggle switch in the lower manual position.
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Section 4: Troubleshooting 49 Section 4: Troubleshooting Error Codes Figure 21: Error Indications The red ERROR LED indicates abnormal condition
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50 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide • A coolant leak on a liquid cooled torch. Solution: This error is reset on the next CYCLE_START. E.03 L
Section 4: Troubleshooting 51 E.09 Low Input Power Error Reason: The PHC input power is 20% below the nominal voltage. Solution: increase the input
52 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution The Error LED and Error code are displayed. ¾ Note the error code
Section 4: Troubleshooting 53 Problem Solution Arc extinguishes after Transfer with large pierce hole ¾ Check that the pierce delay is not too long.
54 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide 4. Test the connection by attaching a jumper between pins 7 and 8 on the 9-pin D subconnector. If th
Section 4: Troubleshooting 55 Parts and Kits Kit Number Description Configured PHC Kits 228214 Sensor PHC with control module, lifter, and 50-f
56 Sensor™ PHC Operation and Setup Guide Lubricant For the linear bearing carriage and ball screw, the bearing manufacturer suggests grease with the
Appendix A: Interfacing to a Custom Lifter 57 Appendix A: Interfacing to a Custom Lifter The performance of the Sensor™ PHC is tightly coupled to th
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Safety 1 Safety Read this Manual Readandunderstandthismanual,thecuttingmachinemanuals,andyouremployer’ssafetypractices.Note:Thisp
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Section 1: Overview 9 Section 1: Overview Hypertherm’s Sensor™ PHC (228214) is a plasma torch height control/initial height sensing (THC/IHS) system
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