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THC install
« on: December 03, 2024, 07:41:01 AM »
I just bought a 5x10 Lockformer that recently had mach4 installed but no THC. It had an old air system to lift and lower the torch that I cant use because the balls it rides on will scratch the aluminum I cut. The fellow I bought it from said all of the stuff was there for THC which included a z motor and head but Im at a bit of a loss to wiring it and the limit switch. I has 2 Y motors and it is all run off a C11G board. Can anyone help? I can send all of the pictures. or whatever I just need to get this up and running. I tried to get the information as to who did the upgrade but the original owner wont respond. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thank You in advance.
Re: THC install
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2024, 07:50:05 AM »
We can help you with this.  Please open a ticket: https://www.cnc4pc.com/contact
Re: THC install
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2024, 08:20:56 AM »
I did open a ticket and it was no help. Was told to follow the directions in the manual. I have read them inside and out, sent photos etc. I have it wired so it goes up and down using mach4 but the limit switch doesnt activate. Im not sure if the issue is Mach4 or the C11G or the UC100. I dont know what needs to be activated or if this is even a realistic thing that I am trying to do. I mean I have run other tables that do this so I am at a loss here.
Re: THC install
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2024, 08:53:59 AM »
Do you have a ticket number?
Re: THC install
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2024, 10:52:48 AM »
FHN-44103, It was literally you 2 days ago.
Re: THC install
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2024, 11:26:26 AM »
I located your ticket.  Yes, 2 days ago I sent you a link to the documentation on wiring the switches that you have and sent a sample wiring of a plasma to a board similar to yours and offered to clarify anything that may not be clear. 
Please understand that I have no specific machine electronics or wiring.  I can tell you how the stuff works.
The C11G is not a good choice for a plasma, and I strongly suggest you consider upgrading to a C94 or C25XP, which should make your life easier:
https://cnc4pc.com/c94-multifunction-board-b.html
https://cnc4pc.com/c25xp-smooth-stepper-integrated-board.html

Arturo Duncan
https://cnc4pc.com
Re: THC install
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2024, 12:04:15 PM »
I get that but the wiring for another board I cant imagine will work with this one. This is all I have to work with so I have to make it work. I can go over each individual pin and tell you what it is wired to and go over the configuration so see if it is configured correctly. I have no Idea what tells it to go up and down or when it knows its touching the sheet other than talking to other operators and past experience. My old unit when it started a program got to the start point, went down till the limit switch set off then it lifted an 1/8th or so and started cutting then in between cuts would lift an inch or so to traverse from cut to cut.