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Pause for Arc to stabilize?
« on: June 30, 2015, 06:41:44 PM »
Hello, I have built a plasma CNC controller to be used with a Hypertherm THC. the arc and Z axis is completely controlled by the Hypertherm unit.

What I need is an input that will not allow the cut to proceed until the hypertherm THC gives the go ahead. I have the torch on signal working but for some reason no matter what I do the cut resumes before the arc is ready.

Can anyone help me with this issue? I have tried using OEM Trig #1 but the system seems to ignore it even tho I can see if is working on the Diagnostics tab

thanks!

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Re: Pause for Arc to stabilize?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2015, 10:48:41 PM »
You need to use the  ArcOK() signal in Mach3. Unless it goes active Mach3 will NOT move.

(;-) TP
Re: Pause for Arc to stabilize?
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2015, 10:38:25 AM »
Thanks I will give that a try in a minute  :)
Re: Pause for Arc to stabilize?
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2015, 11:29:39 AM »
perfect that worked, the name THC ON was misleading haha thanks!