PlasmaCam settings - torch won't fire

[HBGUERRERO]

I was trying to help a guy to get his table running. We got it running but the torch wouldn't fire. Is there a setting or missing step to get the torch to fire? Also notice that there's no Height Control or Configurations tabs in the settings like I seen in some videos. How do you add in those setting tabs?
appreciate any info.

Samson 510
PlasmaCam
HP45XP/ Machine torch

[rdj357]

If it just traced the paths and did not cut then make sure the ‘auto cut control’ is turned on under the machine menu or by pressing the Auto button on the controller to turn the light on.

Those tabs come with software upgrades. Height Control is $998 for basic and another $998 to get to advanced. The configurations tab is one feature of the advanced machine control upgrade which is, as before, $998.

It is always my recommendation for Design Edge users to spend the $4000 in upgrades to get the best working table. Advanced Design, Height Control, and Machine Control.

[adbuch]

If you are using a hand torch on your table, make sure the trigger is held completely closed with a cable tie. I know it says you have a 510 with machine torch, but I assume the guy you are helping has a different table than the one you have. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

It seems like the same thing happened to me in the past when I first got my DHC2. I had purchased one of Keith Fenner's break-away torch mounts and the torch trigger wrap he supplied wasn't putting enough pressure on the trigger to keep it completely closed. I fixed it by adding a cable tie.

David

[hbg]

Yes, don’t think I seen the auto cut control. Will need to go back to try it.

If it just traced the paths and did not cut then make sure the ‘auto cut control’ is turned on under the machine menu or by pressing the Auto button on the controller to turn the light on.

Those tabs come with software upgrades. Height Control is $998 for basic and another $998 to get to advanced. The configurations tab is one feature of the advanced machine control upgrade which is, as before, $998.

It is always my recommendation for Design Edge users to spend the $4000 in upgrades to get the best working table. Advanced Design, Height Control, and Machine Control.

[hbg]

He has a machine torch. Yes I have ez router table which uses sheetcam and Mach 3. Totally different machines, but thought maybe I can get him running.

If you are using a hand torch on your table, make sure the trigger is held completely closed with a cable tie. I know it says you have a 510 with machine torch, but I assume the guy you are helping has a different table than the one you have. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

It seems like the same thing happened to me in the past when I first got my DHC2. I had purchased one of Keith Fenner's break-away torch mounts and the torch trigger wrap he supplied wasn't putting enough pressure on the trigger to keep it completely closed. I fixed it by adding a cable tie.

David

[adbuch]

Yes, don’t think I seen the auto cut control. Will need to go back to try it.

auto cut control.jpg

[rdj357]

Let me know if you have issues getting the machine torch to fire. If it's a new machine and he's just hooked it up, it is important to use the correct setup - the cord that came from Plasmacam is for a hand torch and will not fire the machine torch without some modification or better, using a different method.

[hbg]

Yes we did turn that on. The torch did trace the pattern but doesn’t fire. Maybe not wired correctly.

Yes, don’t think I seen the auto cut control. Will need to go back to try it.

auto cut control.jpg

[hbg]

Yea it’s a new machine, he’s just hooked it up and installed software from cd. Don’t think he changed any of the factory settings. Where do you get the correct settings? He had an electrician wire up the plasma cord from the instructions in the manual. So don’t know if that’s the correct way. Would the machine torch wire instructions be in the manual?

Let me know if you have issues getting the machine torch to fire. If it's a new machine and he's just hooked it up, it is important to use the correct setup - the cord that came from Plasmacam is for a hand torch and will not fire the machine torch without some modification or better, using a different method.

[rdj357]

Yea it’s a new machine, he’s just hooked it up and installed software from cd. Don’t think he changed any of the factory settings. Where do you get the correct settings? He had an electrician wire up the plasma cord from the instructions in the manual. So don’t know if that’s the correct way. Would the machine torch wire instructions be in the manual?

Let me know if you have issues getting the machine torch to fire. If it's a new machine and he's just hooked it up, it is important to use the correct setup - the cord that came from Plasmacam is for a hand torch and will not fire the machine torch without some modification or better, using a different method.

If he's using a machine torch then the PlasmaCAM cable will not fire it. The easiest way is to install a CPC voltage divider kit (Part# 428653) in the 45XP (assuming he didn't get one with that already installed or already do so). Then use an interface cable made for the PlasmaCAM to connect the CPC port of the Hypertherm to the controller of the PlasmaCAM. I have these cables if that's the direction he wants to go (link in my signature).

If he's already done the work to get the machine torch to fire then it may be the auto cut control not turned on.

[rdj357]

A good first step is to get it to fire using the Machine diagnostics trigger checkbox or at least the test button on the controller. If it won't fire there then it is not going to fire on a cut path.

[HBGUERRERO]

Yea it’s a new machine, he’s just hooked it up and installed software from cd. Don’t think he changed any of the factory settings. Where do you get the correct settings? He had an electrician wire up the plasma cord from the instructions in the manual. So don’t know if that’s the correct way. Would the machine torch wire instructions be in the manual?

Let me know if you have issues getting the machine torch to fire. If it's a new machine and he's just hooked it up, it is important to use the correct setup - the cord that came from Plasmacam is for a hand torch and will not fire the machine torch without some modification or better, using a different method.

If he's using a machine torch then the PlasmaCAM cable will not fire it. The easiest way is to install a CPC voltage divider kit (Part# 428653) in the 45XP (assuming he didn't get one with that already installed or already do so). Then use an interface cable made for the PlasmaCAM to connect the CPC port of the Hypertherm to the controller of the PlasmaCAM. I have these cables if that's the direction he wants to go (link in my signature).

If he's already done the work to get the machine torch to fire then it may be the auto cut control not turned on.

If not mistaking I think he has the cable hooked up the standard 45xp round cpc plug. I didtn't see that rectangle plug Part#428653.

[rdj357]

If he has a cable that he purchased from me or P&J then it should fire the machine torch. If he's wired it himself it might be time to make sure it was done correctly.

The #428653 is the kit that adds the round CPC plug but if what you're saying is correct, then he already has that.

[HBGUERRERO]

update: We got it to fire. We swapped out the machine torch with a hand torch and it fired as it should. So its wired for a hand torch.
thanks for the help.

[rdj357]

OK..... Hope he has it likes he wants it. As I explained, the machine torch will work great but has to be installed correctly. The machine torch (on a magnetic breakaway mount) is one of the best upgrades I've ever done to the table.