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I am getting an E-1 Error on a Plasmasensout THC sensor
This is error is due to noise entering the logic of the system. The way of fixing it making sure things are properly grounded and making sure the negatives of the logic in the breakout board are not common with the main grounds or the negative or the mai...
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Is a probe also required? Can this be uses with a hand torch mounted on the Z axis?
Yes, an initial touch sensor would be required to establish the initial torch height. Yes, you can use it with a handheld torch as long as you can mount it on the machine.
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Will this work with Mach4?
Yes, it will work with Mach4.
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I have a ETHER-MACH-CS motion control with a C25 - Smooth Stepper Terminal Board and am running Mach 4 Hobby, will this work with these components?
Yes, the Plasmasenseout will work OK with the ESS and C25. Note that the C25 only takes +5vdc TTL signals and the PSO puts out +24vdc logic signals, you may want consider upgrading to the C25XP: https://www.cnc4pc.com/c25xp-smooth-stepper-integrated-boa...
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can this board support torch height control ? i seen that ESS and MACH4 supports it, i would like to use that function.
Note this is a basic breakout board and you can assign the pins freely, so you can. But I would suggest using a breakout board that supports +24vdc logic, Like the C25XP or C79. +24vdc logic works better in noisy environments.
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Is it required to use the built in Step/Direction for any of the axis, instead of connecting them to one of the other ports in the ESS, and still get the full THC function?
Yes, you need a breakout board to connect step and direction signals. It is ideal to use the C25S.
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Is this Compatible with Mach 4 and ESS
Yes, this can be wired to a plasma using Mach3/4 and the ESS.
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I don't see the ESS/Mach 4 configuration documents. Do you have them. If you do I will purchase the PlasmaSenseOut. Thanks
You can use this wiring diagram for a controller using the Smooth Stepper and with the C82 and Mach3/4: https://www.cnc4pc.com/pub/media/productattachments/files/WS_66-C82r3_3.pdf This runs with the Mach3/4 plasma screens and you just need to configure ...
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Could i use only plasmasens with pokeys57CNC for THC in Mach3?if yes tell me please configurations?if i activate THC(green button) motion will stop.
YES!!! The Plasmasens can be used with Mach3. I do understand that there are some bugs and Mach4 is the recommended system. You can find the instructions in the manual. If something is not clear, you can open a support ticket: https://www.cnc4pc.com/c...
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can i use this with tmc3in1?
Yes, it is a good option for sensing the initial height.
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I have an ESAB PCM-875 with the PT-27 torch. Will it work with this machine?
Yes, it should work.
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Should I use the C76 with the UC300ETH or C82 with the Ethernet Smooth Stepper for my Plasma?
You can use the C76 or C82, it is a matter of preference. They both work with Mach4. I will try to summarize the basic considerations: The UC300ETH may provide additional flexibility as it can also support UCCNC in addition to Mach3/4. It also depends...
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Auto set point . Is this mode were it senc voltage at start of a cut uses that voltage
No. When enabling auto set point the unit measures the voltage while piercing (at the pierce height), then uses that voltage as the target voltage. In other words, the cut height will be the same as the pierce height.
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