DTHC IV -SETUP/INSTALL MANUAL for CommandCNC T1 PART 1 AR P REV 0.8 DECEMBER 2016 For use with the following CandCNC products: MP3600E-DTHCIV LINUX version BladeRunner EtherCut(all versions) with CommandCNC Plazpak Series (all versions) with CommandCNC option CommandCNC Upgrades all series (DTHC IV) Options Covered in PART2 DCP-01 Digital Current Probe (11/02/2010) DCC Dynamic Cut Control HyT-Connect Hypertherm Connection Kits TAP Total Automation Plasma Using router with CommandCNC Use this manual to install and setup a DTHC IV Expansion Module in the field for any of the above listed CandCNC products OR to setup and test the DTHC IV functions in a CandCNC Product that already has the DTHC IV Module installed. Disclaimer: This is a preliminary manual and may contain typos and references the older CandCNC products or software. CandCNC Page 1 DTHC IV Setup and Installation OC A. Overview - Command CNC . 5 T 1. Features List . 5 2. Control Software Screens . 6 3. Upper Right Screen Details . 7 4. Upper Left Screen Details . 9 5. G-Code Display/MDI . 10 6. Lower Screen Details . 11 7. Full Features Guide . 12 8. How THC Works. 13 B. Initial Setup and Tuning . 14 1. DTHCIV Basic Connectors. 14 2. Connection Block Diagram. 15 3. Full System Block Diagram . 16 4. Setup Outline C. DTHC IV Initial Setup 1. Hub Management Using Hub Utility . 19 2. Updating Hub Firmware . 21 3. Updating Device Firmware. 22 4. DTHC IV Settings. 23 a. Z Tuning for DTHC . 23 b. Using Hub Utility to Set DTHC IV . 24 c. About Max Up and Down (split) Velocities . 25 d. Command CNC DTHC IV Settings (screen). 26 D. Modules Setup. 27 1. DTHC Module a. Parts Overlay . 29 b. Front Panel Indicators Chart. 30 c. THC Settings. 31 1. Locally Stored Cut Proles . 31 2. Adding Tool Sets . 31 3. DTHC IV Response Setting. 33 a. Using Presets. 34 b. Using Custom . 35 4. DTHC Other Settings. 36 CandCNC Page 2 BladeRunner EtherCut Command CNC of LINUX User Manual (cont.) E. THC Sensor PWM Module OC 1. Rev 21 Module Front View. 37 T 2. Setting Scaling Jumper . 38 3. Running Tests. 39 a. Volts Test Button . 39 b. Checking ARC OK . 40 c. Step by Step Tests . 41 4. Making Connections to your Plasma Cutter. 42 a. Select Plasma Connection Kit. 42 b. Notes About HF Start Plasma Cutters . 43 c. Overview of Connecting to Plasma with NO CPC Connection . 43 1. Determine if Plasma Needs RAV-01/02 Card . 43 2. Finding Connection Point . 44 3. DCP-01 Use with Plasma with No ARC OK signal . 45 5. Using RAV-01/02 Raw Arc Voltage Card . 46 a. RAV-01/02 Kit Componenets . 47 b. General Information . 48 c. Cable Connections Block Diagram . 49 d. Making the Internal Connections . 50 1. Finding the Tip Volts (ARC Volts) . 51 2. Firing the Torch . 52 e. Connecting a Hand Torch to RAV-02 . 54 F. Model Specic Connections 1. Hypertherm 1000/1250/1650 Connections . 56 a. Using J15 and J16 for Raw Arc Volts . 56 b. Using J19 for ARC OK and Torch Fire . 56 c. Using CPC Cable (MIC-02). 57 2. Hypertherm Power Max 45 - Using RAV-02 Card Instead of Internal Divider . 58 3. Hypertherm Power Max 65/85 Using RAV-02 Card Instead of Internal Divider . 59 4. Using Rear CPC Connector for All Signals (all models). 60 a. CPC Connector Pinout b. Schematic with Wire Colors c. Settings 5. MIC-01 and MIC-02 Cables for CPC Connections. 65 6. Thermal Synamics (Victor) CPC Connector. 66 a. Cutmaster 151 A Series or with Automation Interface. 66 b. Automation Interface Card (older models) . 67 c. 51/81/151 Schematics . 68 CandCNC Page 3 BladeRunner EtherCut Command CNC of LINUX User Manual (cont.) G. Setting Up and Cutting with the DTHC 14 System . 69 1. Setting Up the Z Axis for Automatic Touchoff . 70 a. Making Sure Z Axis is Calibrated . 70 OC b. Take Command CNC Out of Reset. 70 T 2. Setting Switch Off Set and Ref Distance . 71 3. DTHC Control Panel - Command CNC a. Cut Quality Check List b. DTHC Screen Guide. 73 1. Preset Volts . 74 2. Torch Volts (DRO) 3. DTHC On/Off 4. DTHC Manual/Auto 5. Torch On/Off c. Indicators . 75 1. Up/Down 2. DTHC online 3. ARC OK 4. HyT online 5. Fault 6. Delay Active/Hold 7. Hub Watch Dog 4. Cut Prole Settings (Local) . 80 1. Prole List Box 2. Adding/Editing Cut Proles 5. Startup Tests - IMPORTANT . 82 1. 8 STEPS - INITIAL SETUP TESTS . 83 2 Testing Automed Cut. 86 H. Using SheetCAM with CommandCNC for Automated Cutting . .87 1.Setting Parameters in SheetCAM TNG . 87 a. POST Settings using Custom Post Settings . 88 b. Automated Cutting Using SheeCAM . 89 END of PART1 . 91 PART2 ADDENDUM . 92 1. DCP-01 Digital Current Probe Install & Setup . 93 2. Grounding Practices to reduce noise . 101 3 Troubleshooting DTHC Problems. 102 4 FT-01 FeatherTouch Ohmic Sensor 5 Installing Hyt_Connect RS485 OPTION to Hypertherm 65-125. 115 a. using CommandCNC to set Cut Current and Air Pressure . 120 6. SHEETCAM DCC Settings + TAP . 130 7. SHeetCAM Cut Rules. 134 8. Hypertherm ToolSets . 140 9. POST Processor OPTIONS settings . 143 10 Peck Piercing using plasma . 150 11 Plate Marker for Center Punch . 151 CandCNC Page 4 OVERVIEW NEW! CommandCNC Control Software from CandCNC Designed for small shop or commercial/industrial applications. A Clean, uncluttered easy-to-use interface with layers of menus. Optimized for Plasma cutting. Alternate screens and profile for routing. Inneractive lighted buttons show status at a glance. Fully DCC ready for automatic cutting. Supports all DTHCIV setting options. Supports TAP for Hypertherm RS485 to control Cut Current and Air Pressure. Built on stable LINUX OS. Full REAL TIME operation . Integrated High Speed Ethernet Motion Card for smooth motor control. Most system hardware settings hidden from operator. Easy setup. Supports 10 opto-isolated inputs. 5 full independent axis of control. Instant DTHC ON/OFF (hardware control). Custom POST for SheetCAM for Electronic Cut Chart (plasma Tool table). Requires one Ethernet port and one USB port (for RS485 adapter). Engineered to work with control electronics from CandCNC. CandCNC Page 5 All content and images are covered under copyright by Fourhills Designs/CandCNC 2015. Any use or reproduction without written permission via electronic or hardcopy is strictly prohibited. OVERVIEW CommandCNC Control Software Screen Details Set any parameter UPPER RIGHT SCREEN PANE manually on screen or A run.