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Torchmate Ready–Pak ®
Setup and Operations Guide
September 17, 2013
Copyright 2012–2013 by Torchmate, Inc.

Table of Contents
Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Welcome to Torchmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Safety 1
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Receiving and Setup 9
Receiving your shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup the cutting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 1: Lower the gantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 2: Check / adjust vertical bearings . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Link the gantry to the drive screws . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Add (optional) underside roller bearings. . . . . . . 17
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connections and Operation 19
Control box identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cutting table cable locations . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Computer tray adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connection overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connect the AVHC lifter motor cable . . . . . . . .28
Connect the magnetic breakaway sensor cable . 30
Connect the Input cable connector. . . . . . . . .32
Connect the motor cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connect the AVHC start-relay cable . . . . . . . 36
Connect the CNC interface cable . . . . . . . . .38
Connect the raw arc voltage cable . . . . . . . . 40
Mount torch and run torch lead (as needed) . . . 42
Connect the work cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connect the USB computer cable . . . . . . . . 46
Load software from USB flash drive (if needed) . .48
Optional: Connect the laser crosshair cable . . . 50
Optional: Connect the plate marker cable . . . . 52
Test / adjust magnetic strength of breakaway . . .54
Check / adjust breakaway sensor activation . . . 55
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Published by:
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems
Torchmate Distribution Center
1170 Trademark Drive, #101
Reno, NV 89521
www.torchmate.com
Copyright © 2013 by Torchmate Inc.
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Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.
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or any other cause.
Publication Date: September 17, 2013
Document 20132313
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Statement of Warranty
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.
However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful
operation on your part.
30 DAY GUARANTEE
WARRANTY
If Buyer is not satisfied with the performance of the Goods within 30 days from the
date the Goods were shipped from the Seller, Buyer may return the Goods in the
original carton(s) for a full refund less Shipping, Handling, Damages and Freight
Charges. All sales become final after this 30 day period. Buyer should determine the
satisfactory performance of the Goods by using the software, and inspecting and
bench running the motors and/or accessory items. Any items to be returned for full
refund must be in new, unused (except for bench testing), and saleable condition at
the sole determination of the Seller. Items that, in the Seller’s judgment, have been
used or modified in any way, or kits that have been partially or fully completed will
be subject to a restocking fee to be determined by the Seller. A return merchandise
authorization number (RMA) must be obtained by the customer prior to any return.
Shipments of returned items not marked with a valid RMA will be refused.
Electronics and motors are warranted by their manufacturer to the original purchaser
for 1 year from the date of Torchmate, Inc.’s sale invoice. Mechanical components
are standard industrial parts and are not warranted except by their respective
manufacturers. If any of the warranted items are found by Seller to be defective,
such Goods will, at Seller’s option, be replaced or repaired at Seller’s cost. No
defective goods are to be returned without written authorization of seller. The sole
purpose of the stipulated exclusive remedy shall be to provide the Buyer with free
repair and replacement of defective Goods in the manner provided herein. This
exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long
as the Seller is willing and able to repair or replace defective Goods in the prescribed
manner. The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied,
including those of merchantability or fitness for any purpose not expressly set
forth herein. No affirmation of Seller, by words or action, other than as set forth
in this Section shall constitute a warranty. Seller’s warranty does not apply to any
Goods which have been subjected to misuse, mishandling, misapplication, neglect
(including but not limited to improper maintenance), accident, improper installation,
modification (including by not limited to use of unauthorized parts or attachments),
or adjustment or repair performed by anyone other than Seller or one of Seller’s
authorized agents. When returning products to Seller packaging must be adequate
or all warranty is null and void. Buyer will pay for the cost of Shipping to and from
the Seller for all warranty repairs.
Any claim by Buyer with reference to the Goods sold hereunder shall be deemed
waived by the Buyer unless submitted in writing to seller within the earlier of (i)
thirty (30) days following the date Buyer discovered or by reasonable inspection
should have discovered, any claimed breach of foregoing warranty, or (ii) 12 months
following the date of shipment. Any cause of action for breach of the foregoing
warranty shall be brought within one year from the date the alleged breach was
discovered or should have been discovered, whichever occurs first.
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Seller’s liability (whether under the theories of breach of contract or warranty,
negligence, or strict liability) for its Goods shall be limited to repairing or replacing
Goods found by Seller to be defective, or at Seller’s option, to refunding the
purchase price of such Goods or parts thereof.
In no event shall seller be liable for consequential damages arising out of or in
connection with this agreement, including without limitation, breach of any obligation
imposed on seller hereunder. Consequential damages shall include without
limitation, loss of use, income or profit, or loss sustained as the result of injury
(including death) to any person, or loss of or damage to property (including without
limitation property handled or processed by the use of the goods). Buyer shall
indemnify seller against all liability, cost or expense which may be sustained by seller
on account of any such loss, damage, or injury.
Upon buyer’s receipt of shipment, Buyer shall immediately inspect the Goods.
Unless Buyer provides Seller with written notice of any claim for shortage,
overcharge, or damage of Goods within ten (10) days from invoice date, such
Goods shall be deemed finally inspected, checked and accepted by Buyer and
no allowances shall be made thereafter. In absence of shipping and packaging
instructions, Seller shall use its own discretion in the choice of carrier and method
of packing. Seller shall not be responsible for insuring shipments unless specifically
requested by Buyer and any insurance or special packaging so requested shall be at
Buyer’s expense and valuation.
Title to any Goods sold and risk of loss of such Goods passes to Buyer upon
delivery by Seller to carrier and any claims for losses or damages shall be made by
Buyer directly with carrier.
A. In addition to the rights and remedies conferred upon Seller by law, Seller shall
not be required to proceed with the performance of any order or contract if the
Buyer is in default in the performance of any order or contract with Seller, and in
case of doubt as to Buyer’s financial responsibility, shipments under this order
may be suspended.
B. No delay or omission by Seller in exercising any right or remedy provided
for herein shall constitute a waiver of such right or remedy and shall not be
constituted as a bar to or a waiver of any such right or remedy on any future
occasion.
C. The sale of Goods shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. Seller
agrees to comply with all applicable laws of the United States.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more phrases, sentences, or
sections shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this
Agreement.
LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY
DISCLAIMER OF
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
ACCEPTANCE AND
TRANSPORTATION
TITLE AND
RISK OF LOSS
GENERAL
CONDITIONS
SEVERABILITY
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Welcome to Torchmate
Welcome Letter
To the newest member of our Torchmate Family:
Thank You! Thank you for putting your faith and trust in Torchmate.
When you purchased your Torchmate CNC Cutting System, you purchased
more than just a machine. You purchased a team. The Torchmate
team was built with the goal in mind of helping you get the most
value out of your automation investment.
For some, this Torchmate CNC Cutting System purchase is their first
endeavor into the world of automation. Others may consider themselves
seasoned automation experts. No matter which category you fall into it
is important that you realize that investing in a Torchmate is unlike any
other machinery purchase you have made. We consider your success
our success as well as your challenges our challenges.
The Torchmate product line is designed to be simple, reliable and accurate.
While there is no “Easy” button on your new system, I can promise
that you will get out of it what you put in. Operating any machinery is a
skill and does have a learning curve.
Call us for help
The first and perhaps most important item I want to give you today is the
Torchmate Technical Support Hotline: (866) 571-1066, ext 3. This number
is toll free for those within the United States. For those outside the
United States, use the following number (775) 673-2200, ext 3. There is
a dedicated professional support staff available every day from 6:30am
to 4:00pm (7:30am to 4:00pm on weekends) Pacific Time to assist you
in any way that they can. We pride ourselves on offering free unlimited
telephone support for your machine and all we expect in return is communication,
understanding, and patience. We are here for you as long as
you need us.
Please don’t be a stranger. If you have questions or problems, call us.
No matter how trivial your issue may seem it is not trivial if it cuts into
your productivity. Call, Call, Call! We are here for you! Thank you again
for putting your trust in us. We will do our best to not let you down.
Sincerely,
Bill Kunz, Jr., General Manager
Torchmate Inc.
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Safety
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Safety First
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems equipment is designed and built with everyone’s safety
in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation—and by
thoughtful operation on your part.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE, OR REPAIR
THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING
THE SAFETY WARN-
INGS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL.
Think before you act—
and be careful.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. ALLOW NOBODY YOUNGER THAN 14 NEAR THIS
EQUIPMENT.
IF YOU WEAR A PACEMAKER, CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE
OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety
information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of “Safety in
Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society,
P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, RELOCA-
TION, AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS.
Electric shock
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
1.1 The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the
power source is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or
wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
1.2 Disconnect the power source before performing any service or repairs.
When the power source is operating, voltages in excess of 250 volts are
produced. This creates the potential for serious electrical shock - possibly
even fatal.
1.3 Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Wear dry
gloves and clothing. Take extra care when the work place is moist or damp.
1.4 Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the
metal being cut or gouged. The connection should be as close as possible
to the area being cut or gouged.
1.5 Ground the work or metal to be cut or gouged to a good electrical (earth)
ground.
1.6 Maintain the plasma torch, cable and work clamp in good, safe operating
condition. Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts. Replace damaged
insulation.
1.7 Never dip the torch in water for cooling or plasma cut or gouge in or under
water.
1.8 When working above floor level, protect yourself from a fall should you get
a shock.
1.9 Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning the
operator, others or even piercing safety clothing.
1.10 Also see Items 4.3 and 6.
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2. ARC RAYS can burn.
2.1 Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The plasma
arc process produces very bright ultraviolet and infrared rays. These will
damage your eyes and burn your skin if you are not properly protected.
2.2 Use safety glasses and a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to
protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when performing or
observing plasma arc cutting or gouging. Glasses, head-shield, and filter
lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.
Arc rays
Arc Current
Minimum
Shade No.
Suggested
Shade No.
Less than 20A 4 4
20A-40A 5 5
40A-60A 6 6
60A-300A 8 9
300A-400A 9 12
400A-800A 10 14
2.3 Use suitable clothing including gloves made from durable flame-resistant
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.
2.4 Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non-flammable screening and/
or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or
to hot spatter or metal.
3. FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.
3.1 Plasma cutting or gouging may produce fumes and gases hazardous to
health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. When cutting or gouging,
keep your head out of the fumes. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at
the arc to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone.
3.2 Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all
fumes and gases.
3.3 When plasma cutting or gouging on lead or cadmium plated steel and other
metals or coatings which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as
low as possible and within applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits
using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In confined spaces or in some
circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be required.
3.4 Additional precautions are also required when cutting (zinc) galvanized steel
or materials containing or coated with any of the following:
Fumes, gases,
and dust
Antimony Beryllium Cobalt Manganese Selenium
Arsenic Cadmium Copper Mercury Silver
Barium Chromium Lead Nickel Vanadium
3.5 The operation of plasma cutting or gouging fume control equipment is
affected by various factors including proper use and positioning of the
equipment, maintenance of the equipment, and the specific procedure
and application involved. Worker exposure levels should be checked
upon installation and periodically thereafter to be certain levels are within
applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits. For information on how to test
for fumes and gases in your work place, refer to publications section of this
manual.
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Safety First (continued)
3.6 Do not use plasma cutting or gouging equipment in locations near
chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing, cleaning or
spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent
vapors to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
Remove all sources of these vapors.
3.7 Gases used for plasma cutting and gouging can displace air and cause
injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in confined areas,
to insure breathing air is safe.
3.8 Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment
and follow your employer’s safety practices.
3.9 This product, when used for cutting, produces fumes or gases which
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects
3.10 Some dust created by routing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid prolonged contact with this dust.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Fire or explosion
3.11 Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
4. Cutting flame and sparks can cause FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
4.1 Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, oxygen fueled cutting
flame, or the plasma arc.
4.2 Have a fire extinguisher readily available. Provide a fire watch when working
in an area where fire hazards may exist.
4.3 When not cutting or gouging, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is
touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can cause overheating and
create a fire hazard.
4.4 Be sure there are no combustible or flammable materials in the workplace.
Any material that cannot be removed must be protected.
4.4.1 Sparks and hot materials from cutting or gouging can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
4.4.2 Avoid cutting or gouging near hydraulic lines.
4.4.3 Do not cut or gouge tanks, drums or containers until the proper
steps have been taken to insure that such procedures will not cause
flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside. They can cause
an explosion even though they have been “cleaned.” For information
purchase “Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for
Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have Held
Hazardous Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding
Society (see address above).
4.4.4 Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or gouging.
They may explode.
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4.5 Do not add fuel to engine driven equipment near an area where plasma
cutting or gouging is being done.
4.6 Connect the work cable to the work as close to the cutting or gouging area
as practical. Work cables connected to the building framework or other
locations away from the cutting or gouging area increase the possibility of
the current passing through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate
circuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until
they fail.
4.7 Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under aluminum work pieces
when they are cut underwater or while using a water table. DO NOT cut
aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table unless the hydrogen gas
can be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited
will cause an explosion. For further safety information related to cutting
aluminum on water tables, and in particular dual-chamber tables, please
consult the Owner’s Manual and appropriate Safety Notices.
4.8 Read and follow NFPA 51B “ Standard for Prevention During Welding,
Cutting and Other Hot Work”, available from NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park,PO
box 9101, Quincy, Ma 022690-9101.
5. CYLINDER may EXPLODE if damaged.
5.1 Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct gas for the
process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc., should be suitable for the application
and maintained in good condition.
5.2 Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to an
undercarriage or fixed support.
5.3 Cylinders should be located: • Away from areas where they may be struck
or subjected to physical damage. • A safe distance from plasma cutting or
gouging, arc welding operations and any other source of heat, sparks, or
flame.
5.4 Never allow any part of the electrode, torch or any other electrically “hot”
parts to touch a cylinder.
5.5 Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening
the cylinder valve.
5.6 Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except
when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.
5.7 Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated
equipment, and CGA publication P-l, “Precautions for Safe Handling of
Compressed Gases in Cylinders,”available from the Compressed Gas
Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
6. FOR ELECTRICALLY powered equipment.
6.1 Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before
working on the equipment.
6.2 Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all
local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.3 Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code
and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
7. PLASMA ARC can injure.
7.1 Keep your body away from nozzle and plasma arc.
7.2 Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning the
operator, others or even piercing safety clothing.
Cylinder explosion
Electrical power
Plasma arc
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Safety First (continued)
Electric and
magnetic fields
Automatic
operation
Noise
Heavy parts
8. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous
8.1 Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized Electric
and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Cutting or gouging current creates EMF fields
around torch cables and cutting machines.
8.2 EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, so operators having a
pacemaker should consult their physician before cutting or gouging.
8.3 Exposure to EMF fields during cutting or gouging may have other health
effects which are now not known.
8.4 All operators should use the following procedures in order to minimize
exposure to EMF fields from the cutting or gouging circuit:
8.4.1 Route the torch and work cables together - Secure them with tape
when possible.
8.4.2 Never coil the torch cable around your body.
8.4.3 Do not place your body between the torch and work cables. If the
torch cable is on your right side, the work cable should also be on
your right side.
8.4.4 Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the
area being cut or gouged.
8.4.5 Do not work next to cutting power source.
9. AUTOMATIC OPERATION
9.1 Any CNC machine may begin to operate automatically without warning.
Only a trained individual familiar with the software, machine, and computer
system should operate this equipment.
9.2 Keep the immediate area around the CNC machine clear of materials that
may cause interference. Keep area clear of bystanders.
9.3 All untrained persons should not work on or near a CNC machine. Do not
leave the CNC machine unattended while power is on to any electronics.
10. NOISE
10.1 Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. CNC operation, plasma arc
cutting, plate marking, routing, and drilling can cause noise levels that
exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent
permanent loss of hearing.
10.1.1 To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear protective ear plugs
and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the workplace.
10.1.2 Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels (sound) do
not exceed safe levels.
10.2 For information on how to test for noise refer to the publications section of
this manual.
11. HEAVY PARTS
11.1 Parts of CNC machines are heavy. Also, material you are cutting may
be heavy. Use caution when lifting or moving them. To avoid injury, get
someone to help you, or use a mechanical lifter. When using a mechanical
lifter, follow all the manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
11.2 Review the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) technical
manual Sect. 7, Ch 1.5. See the publications section that follows.
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12. FLYING DEBRIS
12.1 Metal cutting and marking operations create waste that can fragment and
fly. Make sure you have proper eye protection and that everyone close to
the CNC operations has proper eye protection, too.
12.2 Review the ANSI Z87.1 requirements. See the publications section for
additional information.
13. PINCH AND CRUSH POINTS
13.1 Pinch and crush points are those normally moving parts of machinery, like
CNC machines, that can pinch, capture, crush, or sever parts of your body.
Be aware of hazardous pinch and crush points.
13.2 Don’t repair or adjust the machine with the controls on.
13.3 When the end of a CNC machine’s travel creates a “hard stop,” it creates a
crush point. Keep fingers and hands away from this.
13.4 Do not stack or store any additional items in contact with the machine.
These could create additional pinch or crush points, or could create a falling
hazard.
13.5 Smaller limbs, hands, and fingers can fit into places that create additional
pinch or crush points. Do not allow anyone younger than 14 years old to
operate this equipment or reach into it when its power is connected.
14. SHARP ROTARY TOOLS
14.1 Routing and drilling use high-speed rotating bits and cutters with sharp
edges. Keep clear of bits when in use.
14.2 Turn the router, spindle, or drill off when changing bits. Be careful of the
sharp edges.
15. HOT MATERIAL
15.1 Plasma cutting uses an electric arc that can reach temperatures of 45,000°F
(25,000°C). Oxygen-fuel cutting flames can be up to 6,330°F (3,500°C). Any
parts and scrap will be very hot after cutting. Use extreme care.
15.2 Use tongs and wear protective gloves when handling recently cut material.
Also, consider other devices for safe hot material handling.
15.3 It is safest to let material cool completely before handling.
16. MECHANICAL DRIVES
16.1 High-speed mechanical drives made of gears, belts, and or drive screws are
used by CNC machines. Keep clear of them during operation.
16.2 Do not attempt to service, adjust, or otherwise touch these components
while the machine is on.
16.3 Secure loose clothing and cables to prevent entanglement.
17. AIR LINES UNDER PRESSURE
17.1 Some tools use compressed air or gases. Often flexible tubing (lines) bring
the high-pressure air or gas to the machine. Inspect these lines periodically.
Repair or replace damaged lines.
17.2 Hot sparks, flying debris, other objects, or vehicles can melt, burn, or
puncture these lines. Check them for punctures, burns, or other damage or
defects that could cause failure.
17.3 Route the air lines to keep them away from traffic and from underfoot.
Flying debris
Pinch & crush
points
Rotary tools
Hot material
Mechanical drives
Pressurized air lines
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Safety First (continued)
PUBLICATIONS
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions for more information:
• OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR 1910, obtainable
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
• ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable
from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
• NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING AND GAS WELDING
AND CUTTING, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
• ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OCCUPATION AND
EDUCATIONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
• ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND
WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from American National Standards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
• AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE
HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550
N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
• NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING,
CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
• NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, obtainable from the
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
• NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269
• CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN
CYLINDERS, obtainable from the Compressed Gas Association, 1235
Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202
• CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING,
obtainable from the Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178
Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
• NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRAPHY obtainable from the
National Welding Supply Association, 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
19103
• ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION,
obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018
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Receiving and Setup
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Receiving your shipment
Your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System will arrive in a shipping crate. Please
take the time to check your shipment as soon as it arrives. Inspect carefully for freight
damage. Check for missing parts. Contact Torchmate Technical Support for any issues
or concerns.
Receiving shipping
crates and cartons
Your Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System is carefully packaged and should
arrive in good condition. However, even with the best of precautions,
damage during shipping can happen. You can ensure your new product
will be ready to use as soon as possible, if you inspect it immediately
when it arrives.
Inspect for shipping
damage
If possible, while the shipping company driver is still there, before you
sign for the shipment, check the cartons for signs that they have been
dropped, crushed, or pierced. If you find any damage, inform the driver
or freight company, and contact Torchmate Technical Support.
Do NOT sign for damaged crates or cartons without contacting Torchmate
Technical Support.
By signing for and accept delivery of a damaged crate or carton, you are
assuming responsibility for the damage, so check the shipment carefully
and note any and all damage.
As soon as possible after delivery, carefully inspect your shipment. Look
for dented, bent, or broken parts. Immediately contact Torchmate Technical
Support if any damage is found.
Crates and weights
The crate containing the cutting table components weighs over 1500
lbs. Use proper precautions when un-crating, moving, and adjusting the
cutting system.
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Check that all the parts you have ordered have arrived and that your
shipment is complete as soon as possible. Although we carefully check
your shipment, there is a small possibility that some component or quantity
does not correspond to the parts list. If this is the case, please let us
know as soon as possible so that we may correct the issue as soon as
possible.
Contact Torchmate Technical Support should you find any damage or
missing parts. The sooner you call, the sooner any problems can be
resolved.
Check for missing
parts
Technical support
If you are not sure about something, call us.
If you have a question about something, call us.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Toll Free: 1-866-571-1066 x3
International: 775-673-2200 x3
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
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Setup the cutting table
Your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System table is practically ready to begin
cutting as soon as you un-crate it, but there are a few simple steps to take, such as
removing the packing material that protects the rails during shipment. Some of the following
steps are optional depending on how your Ready–Pak ® will be used.
Basic assembly
steps
• The cutting table is assembled in a series of easy steps, each of
which will be more fully explained on the pages that follow:
• Step 1: Lower the gantry
• Step 2: Check / adjust vertical bearings
• Step 3: Link the gantry to the drive screws
• Step 4: Add (optional) underside roller bearings
• Depending on the tools purchased, there may be additional toolmounting
and configuration steps.
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Shipping weight
is 1500+ lbs
680+ kg
• The completed CNC cutting table is sturdy
and heavy-duty, so that it can precisely and
accurately move the torch, support your
material, and support the weight of the water
in the water table reservoir.
• After being removed from the crate, the
combined weight is over a half-ton (over 450
kg), before adding water.
• Whether full or empty of water, don’t drag
the cutting table when moving it to a new
location.
• Avoid damage to the CNC cutting table—
water table and avoid getting it out of
square by not dragging it.
• Don’t try to move the cutting table without
help. When you must re-position the CNC
cutting table—water table or move it to a
new location, drain all the water and use the
proper equipment to carefully lift it.
Weight of completed
CNC cutting table
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Step 1: Lower the gantry
Like the rest of the Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System table, the gantry is
pre-assembled with a drive-screw, motor, and steel rail. The gantry is shipped with special
packaging to reduce the chances of shipping damage. In this step, you will set the
gantry on the side rails.
Required parts /
components
Qty Part Description Part #
1 Ready–Pak ® cutting As uncrated
table
Instructions
• Remove the zip-ties securing the gantry to the table.
• Remove the wooden packing spacer blocks.
• Lower the gantry down to rest on the steel rails. Make sure the
vertical bearings take the weight of the gantry and that it is free to
move from end-to-end on the rails.
• If the side bearings interfere with lowering the gantry, loosen the
inner or outer side bearings so that they can be moved to create
clearance. Re-tighten when the gantry has been lowered.
Illustration
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Step 2: Check / adjust vertical bearings
The smooth motion of the gantry on the Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System
depends on the four vertical bearings that carry the gantry’s weight. These have already
been adjusted at the factory, but it pays to check the gantry’s clearance above the side
rails and, if necessary, adjust its height by moving the vertical bearings.
Qty Part Description Part #
1 Ready–Pak ® cutting From Step 1
table
Required parts /
components
• Measure the front and back clearances between each gantry end and
the rails (four total measurements).
Instructions
• Since they are pre-adjusted, no adjustment should normally be
required.
• A clearance of not more than approximately 1 ⁄8-inch is desired.
• Hint: The thickness of a new penny and a new dime (0.114 in.) or
two new pennies (0.122 in.) is a good beginning clearance.
• Should adjustment be needed, loosen and adjust each vertical
bearing, as necessary, to achieve an equal clearance at each
location.
• Tighten the vertical bearings fully.
Loosen this bolt to adjust
the bearing height
Illustration
Measure the gantry-torail
clearance here
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Step 3: Link the gantry to the drive screws
Your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System achieves accuracy and precision in
cutting complex shapes because it uses anti-backlash nuts, which minimize backlash
(play) on its drive screws. The anti-backlash nuts are secured to the gantry with L-shaped
aluminum brackets. Here you attach the gantry to the side rail drive screws by bolting to
the aluminum L-brackets.
Required parts /
components
Qty Part Description Part #
1 Ready–Pak ® cutting From Step 2
table
4 1/2”
3
⁄8”
3
⁄8”–16 X 1/2”
Button Head Screws
11-0000-010
Instructions
• Check that you can bolt the gantry to the aluminum bracket without
applying the kind of strong vertical force that would bow the lead
screw or cause it to bind at the ends of it’s travel. A small vertical
force near the center of the lead screw is normal and OK, but check
both ends carefully.
• If the holes do not align vertically, adjust the gantry clearance by
re-positioning the vertical bearings.
• The bearings should support the entire weight of the gantry,
leaving the drive screw free to rotate without any binding.
• Attach the gantry to the aluminum anti-backlash drive screw brackets
on both sides of the table using button head screws.
• Fully tighten the screws to secure the gantry to the table.
• Note: After you link the gantry to the drive screws, only move the
gantry using software jogging or programmed motor control. Don’t
try to move the gantry by hand!
Illustration
Use two button-head screws
to attach the gantry to the
spring-loaded anti-backlash
nut and bracket
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Step 4: Add (optional) underside roller bearings
The gantry for the Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System table is held to the
rails by gravity. If you add a router tool, it is possible to generate upward-directed force
during cutting, which could lift the gantry from the rails. To prevent this, you can install
underside roller bearings (included).
Qty Part Description Part #
1 Ready–Pak ® cutting From Step 3
table
Required parts /
components
4 Roller bearings 11-0001-001
4
3
⁄8”
1” 3
⁄8”-16 X 1”
Button Head Screws
11-0000-003
4 3
⁄8”-16
Hex Nylock Jam Nuts
11-0000-014
16 3
⁄8” Flat washers 11-0000-001
• Assemble four roller bearings on the underside of the gantry, two
on each side of the gantry. Each assembly includes: a button head
screw, four washers, a roller bearing, and a hex nut.
Instructions
• Pass the screw through one washer, then through the gantry hole.
On the inside of the gantry place two washers on the screw, followed
by the bearing, another washer, and the hex nut.
• Position the roller bearing so that it makes light contact with the
underside of the rails, and tighten it fully.
• Note: If you do not need to install the underside roller bearings, retain
them for spare parts.
Illustration
Underside roller-bearing
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Technical Support
Call, fax, or email
When building the table if a question or concern arises or a part is
missing, please contact Torchmate technical support.
Technical support will also help you with operating the CNC system, and
troubleshooting problems.
Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to
4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Toll Free: 1-866-571-1066 x3
International: 775-673-2200 x3
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
Call us for
consumables,
or visit our
web store
www.TorchmateStore.com
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Connections and Operation
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Control box identification
In your Ready–Pak ® shipment, you will find two control boxes. One box controls table
movement and the other maintains the height of the torch a constant distance above the
material being cut. Each of these boxes provide connectors for signal and control cables
that are essential for correct operation. The connections have color-coded cable ends.
Two control boxes
• The two control boxes that come with your Torchmate CNC Cutting
Systems require only a few connections to be made before you can
begin to operate your machine.
• The two boxes are called the “Compact CNC Control box,” and the
“Arc Voltage Height Control (AVHC).”
Compact CNC
Control Box
Arc Voltage Height
Control Box
• The red and black Compact CNC Control Box will sit in the shelf
below the table.
• Color-coded connections to the Compact CNC Control box include:
• Power connection (Plug the transformer into a 120V outlet)
• USB connection (for your laptop or desktop computer)
• Motor (axis) connections (3 connectors)
• A plasma start-relay connection
• An input connector
• An output connector
• (an unused motor signals connector)
• The AVHC control box is black with a small LCD display on the front.
It will sit next to your laptop on the adjustable computer stand.
• Color-coded connections to the AVHC control box include:
• Power (Plug power cord into a 120V outlet)
• Voltage +/- (reads raw arc voltage from torch power supply
• Torch (tells the torch to fire)
• Pierce (tells the CNC Control box that the pierce is complete)
• Fault (tells the CNC Control box that either there is no raw arc
voltage or no communication with the motor—or both)
• OK to move (tells the CNC Control box that the cutting movement
may begin)
• Start (signal from the CNC Control box that the torch is in place
and the cutting sequence may begin for the next cut)
• Motor Connection (moves the torch up and down)
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Compact CNC
Control Box
Arc Voltage Height
Control Box
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Cutting table cable locations
Your Ready–Pak ® shipment is as pre-wired as possible. The drive motors and torch are
pre-connected, as is the Stop button. The color-coded connectors for the Compact
CNC Control box and for the AVHC Control box are pre-made. You only need to plug
them into the two control boxes. Use these descriptions to help locate the cables and
their destinations.
Locate the shelf,
tray, and coiled
cables
• Your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® includes control boxes and the cabling
that connects them. In many shipments it will include a Plasma
Cutter torch and power supply.
• After you un-crate your Ready–Pak ® shipment, you should be able to
locate and identify:
• The CNC cutting table
• The Plasma Power Supply (typically included)
• The Compact CNC Control Box
• The AVHC Box
• You will (typically) be adding your own laptop (or desktop) computer
to the system, but it may be included in the Ready–Pak ® purchase.
• Below your CNC cutting table, you will find a shelf for your Compact
CNC Control Box. This convenient location makes it easy to observe
it’s status, and easy to make the wiring connections.
• Also, below your table you will find a pre-wired cable sheath leading
to the CNC Control Box shelf. The cables are already made-up to
their connectors and are ready to plug in to the CNC Control Box.
• Cables are pre-wired to their appropriate connector
• Cables are marked with color-coded tape
• At the corner of your table, you will find an adjustable tray that will
support your laptop computer and your AVHC Control box.
• A cable sheath is pre-routed to the tray and end in pre-wired
connectors.
• Note: the support tray is pre-adjusted, but the adjustments
may become altered during shipment. Before placing your
laptop upon the tray, please check the tension adjustments as
described in the following section.
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Shelf for Compact
CNC Control box
Tray for Laptop and
AVHC Control box
Pre-wired cable
sheath underneath
table
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Computer tray adjustment
Your Ready–Pak ® shipment has a pre-installed computer tray on a swiveling articulated
arm, that allows you to easily position your computer and AVHC Control box for best
visibility and easy use. Some adjustment may be required so that the tray will properly
support the weight of your equipment. These adjustments are made prior to shipment,
but should be re-checked during setup.
What you need • All adjustments to the computer tray are done with Hex Keys. You will
need a 3 ⁄32” Hex Key and a 7 ⁄32” Hex Key.
Adjustment steps
Step 1
• Five easy steps are required for adjustment. Refer to the illustrations
while performing these steps.
• Tighten the friction screw below the tilter head. Use the 7 ⁄32” Hex Key.
Note: If this screw is loose, your equipment could fall and be
damaged.
Step 2
Step 3
• Adjust the gas-spring counterbalance with the arm in the horizontal
position. Rotate the 7 ⁄32” Hex Key counter-clockwise to increase the
arm’s strength. Set for the highest weight capacity by rotating the
screw until it stops, then backing-off two full turns.
• When the adjustment is correct, the arm should “float” with your
computer and AVHC Control box on the tray.
• Adjust the pivot resistance by tightening the friction screws at the two
pivot points. Use the 3 ⁄32” Hex Key.
Note: Do not over-tighten these screws.
Step 4
• Fine adjust vertical motion resistance by tightening the two (hidden)
friction screws beneath the lifting arm. Use the 3 ⁄32” Hex Key.
Note: Complete Step 2 before making this adjustment.
Step 5
• Route equipment cables as desired. A cover is provided.
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Step 1 illustration
Step 2 illustration
Step 3 illustration
Step 4 illustration
Step 5 illustration
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Connection overview
Nearly all of the connections for your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® are already made, but
some connections are left unconnected during shipment to help protect them. It will
just take a few minutes for you to place the components in their positions and make the
color-coded connections, so you will be cutting as soon as possible.
Connecting the five
main components
Types of connectors
• Your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® includes five components that you will
quickly connect so that operation may begin.
• The components are:
• The CNC cutting table
• The Plasma Power Supply
• The Compact CNC Control Box
• The AVHC Box
• Your laptop (or desktop) computer
• Several types of connectors are used on the cables. Being able to
recognize them will help you to make the connections quickly and
correctly:
• “Molex” type connectors are found on the Compact CNC Control
box’s motor cable, input, and output connectors, and the cables
that connect to them. These just need to be plugged together.
• “XLR” type connectors are used on the motor end of the motor
cable. These are pre-connected and concealed within the frame
or the cable sheathing.
• Mini phone jack connectors are similar to those used on
headphones or speakers.
• “Phoenix” type connectors are used on the AVHC Box and also
on the relay connection on the Compact CNC Control box. The
wires that go to these connectors are stripped, inserted into the
connector, and held by tightening a screw. Be careful to avoid
pulling the wires out of their terminals on the connector.
• A “D-type” connector is used on the cable that connects the
AVHC box with the motor that lifts the torch (lifter station motor).
The connector is secured by two retaining screws.
• An “Amphenol-type” connector connects the CNC interface
cable to the Plasma Torch power supply.
• A USB cable will connect the computer to the Compact CNC
Control box.
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Overall wiring
schematic diagram
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
USB Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
CNC Interface Cable
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
Work Cable
and Clamp
Molex
Mini phone
jack
14 pin MStype
(Amphenol)
USB
Connector type
examples
Phoenix
Molex / XLR
motor cable
D-type
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Connect the AVHC lifter motor cable
To protect the AVHC lifter motor cable during shipping, it is disconnected from the motor.
The cable runs through the cable carrier sheath from the gantry to the AVHC box.
This cable uses a D-type connector at each end.
Connect the AVHC
lifter motor cable
• The AVHC lifter motor raises and lowers the torch for various
functions:
• Raises the torch for rapid movement between cuts
• Lowers the torch to the cutting material to sense its position
• Raises the torch to the pierce height
• Lowers the torch to the cutting height
• Raises and lowers the torch to maintain the proper cutting height
for best cut quality and consumable life
• Locate the sheath that protects the cables in the cable carrier near
the torch.
• Find the cable with the D-type connector and insert it into the lifter
motor’s connector. It will be marked with purple electrical tape.
• Tighten the two screws on the cable into the motor’s connector.
• At the computer tray, connect and tighten the D-type connector to
the AVHC Controller box. It will also be marked with purple electrical
tape.
AVHC lifter motor
cable routing
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Connect the D-type
cable to the D-type
connector on the
motor
Connect the D-type
cable to the D-type
connector on the
AVHC Controller box
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
Color legend
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Connect the magnetic breakaway sensor cable
The Torchmate Ready–Pak ® includes a magnetic breakaway torch holder. This safety
feature protects the torch and the workpieces from serious damage should the torch
suffer an accidental collision. If the torch breaks away, the breakaway sensor informs the
Compact CNC Controller box so that the plasma arc and table motions can immediately
be stopped.
Connect the
magnetic breakaway
sensor cable
• The AVHC lifter station securely holds the torch in a magnetic
mounting.
• The force of a collision between the torch and any part of the
table or the work, will overcome the magnetic force holding the
torch. This reduces the chance of serious damage to the torch
body.
• When the torch breaks away, a signal of this event goes to the
Compact CNC Control box on the sensor cable.
• The sensor cable at the breakaway connects to an extension cable
that is routed through the sheath that protects the cables.
• Locate the sensor wire on the breakaway and the extension cable in
the sheath. It will be marked with orange electrical tape.
• Push the mini-phone jack (or Molex-type connectors on some
models) together until they “click.”
• The other end of the cable will be connected (along with other cables)
to a Molex-type connector that plugs into the Input connector on the
Compact CNC Control box.
Magnetic breakaway
sensor cable routing
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Connect the
magnetic breakaway
sensor cable
The magnetic breakaway
sensor cable
is pre-wired to the
input connector
The connector is
pre-wired and on the
shelf
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
Color legend
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Connect the Input cable connector
The Torchmate Ready–Pak ® provides a pre-wired input cable and input connector. It is
pre-routed to the shelf that holds the Compact CNC Controller Box. When you put the
Compact CNC Controller Box on the shelf, you will insert the input cable connector.
Input connections to
the Compact CNC
Controller Box
• The standard input connector is pre-wired with four wire pairs:
• Stop (pre-wired to the Stop button mounted on the cutting table
frame)
• Torch breakaway (from the magnetic breakaway mounted on the
torch lifter station)
• Fault input (pre-wired to the AVHC controller box)
• Pierce input (pre-wired to the AVHC controller box)
• Check to see that the input cable connector is securely seated in the
connector on the Compact CNC Controller box on the shelf.
• Note: The Stop button produces a signal that the Compact CNC
Controller box uses to stop the motors on all axes and to stop the
torch or other tools. The Stop button does NOT disconnect power
from the table.
Motor Cables
The cables are
pre-wired in the
cable sheath
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Stop button cable
location in the input
connector
The connector is
pre-wired and on the
shelf
The Stop button is
completely
pre-wired
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
Color legend
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Connect the motor cables
The three motors that move the gantry and move the torch upon the gantry receive their
power and control signals from the Compact CNC Controller box. During shipment, the
motor cables are attached to the motors, but disconnected from the Compact CNC
Controller box. You will quickly reconnect the color-coded cables.
Connect the
three motor cables
• The gantry and torch holder are moved over the workpiece being cut
by three motors.
• The motors are controlled and powered by the Compact CNC
Control box. The cables at the motors are pre-wired and pre-routed.
• The cables connected to the two motors at the ends of each of the
black side rails will be enclosed in the sheath and routed under the
table to the shelf for the Compact CNC Controller box. Their ends
will be marked with yellow and white electrical tape.
• The cable from the motor at the cable carrier side of the gantry is
also enclosed in the sheath and routed to the shelf for the Compact
CNC Controller box. The end of this cable will be marked with green
electrical tape.
• Locate the three color-coded Molex-type connectors at the shelf and
connect them to the Compact CNC Control box as indicated in the
illustration. The Molex-type connectors will “snap” into place.
Motor cables are
pre-routed in the
cable sheath
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Pre-made motorcable
connections
are marked and
inside the cable
sheath
The color-coded
motor connectors
are pre-wired and on
the shelf
Assign motor cable
connections in the
indicated order
(green, yellow, white)
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
Color legend
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Connect the AVHC start-relay cable
On your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® system, a signal is sent on the start-relay cable from
the Compact CNC Controller box to the AVHC Controller box. The signal serves as
notice that the torch has been moved to the starting position for a cut and the AVHC
Controller can begin its sequence: sensing the material, raising to pierce height, piercing
the material, lowering to cut height, and completing the cut sequence. When the cut is
complete, this signal ends and the plasma arc is extinguished.
Connect the
AVHC start-relay
cable
• The AVHC start-relay cable runs from the Compact CNC Control box
to the AVHC Controller box.
• Both ends of the cable have Phoenix-type connectors. The large
green Phoenix-type connector is for the AVHC Controller box, and
the small black Phoenix-type connector is for the Compact CNC
Control box. The Phoenix-type connectors will press into place.
• The AVHC start-relay cable end will be marked with gray electrical
tape.
• The cable is pre-routed through the cable sheath.
AVHC start cable is
pre-routed through
the cable sheath
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Note: the AVHC Control Box (top)
will be sitting on the computer tray
and the Compact CNC Controller
Box will be sitting on the shelf..
They will not actually be together as
shown in this photo.
AVHC start-relay
cable connections.
The start-relay
connector for the
CNC Controller Box
is pre-wired and on
the shelf
The start-relay
connector for the
AVHC Controller is
also pre-wired and
on the tray
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Connect the CNC interface cable
The CNC interface cable connects your Plasma Cutter’s power supply to the AVHC
Controller box. If your Ready–Pak ® purchase includes a Plasma Cutter, the CNC interface
cable (and possibly a raw arc voltage cable) will be pre-routed. If you are adding
your own Plasma Cutter, you must route the cable up to the computer tray.
Signals from the
CNC interface cable
Connect the CNC
interface cable
• The Torch start (ignition) cable tells the Plasma Cutter to create a
plasma arc.
• The OK-to-move cable tells the AVHC Controller that a pilot arc has
transferred to the material being cut and the pierce delay sequence
can begin.
• Some Plasma Cutters put the raw arc voltage cable within the CNC
interface cable. The voltage provided by this cable is used by the
AVHC Controller as a measurement of torch height during cutting.
• CNC interface cables are of two types, depending on the model of
Plasma Cutter:
1. Cables that include wires for raw arc voltage, such as the Lincoln
Electric Tomahawk ® 1000 model of Plasma Cutter
2. Cables that do not include wires for raw arc voltage.
(The models with this configuration use a separate wire for the
raw arc voltage--see the next section).
• If your Ready–Pak ® purchase includes a Plasma Cutter, the CNC
interface cable will be pre-routed to the AVHC connector on the
computer tray. You must only make the connection at the Plasma
Cutter.
• After you position the Plasma Cutter power supply (typically at
least 6 feet from the Ready–Pak ® cutting table), you need only
connect the round multi-pin connector to the Plasma Cutter
power supply.
• The CNC interface cable will already be connected to the green
Phoenix-type connectors for the AVHC controller and routed to
the tray.
• If you are providing your own Plasma Cutter, run the CNC Interface
(and possibly raw arc voltage) cables to the tray, and connect them
to the AVHC Controller on the tray.
• Remove any existing connectors (typically spade lugs), and strip
3/8” of insulation from the wire. To connect to the Phoenix-type
connector, loosen the terminal screw, insert the wire, and retighten
the screw.
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Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Motor Cables
Stop Button
Cable
Cable routing for
CNC interface cables
that include the
raw arc voltage cable
(Lincoln Electric
Tomahawk ® 1000)
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Motor Cables
Stop Button
Cable
Cable routing for
CNC interface cables
without the raw
arc voltage cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
Raw Arc Voltage Cable
USB Cable
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Connect the raw arc voltage cable
The Lincoln Electric Tomahawk ® 1000 Plasma Cutter includes raw arc voltage wires in the
CNC interface cable. If your Torchmate Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System uses a different
Plasma Cutter, you will use a separate raw arc voltage cable. If the Plasma Cutter is being
shipped with your Ready–Pak ® , the raw arc voltage cable will be pre-connected to the
AVHC Control Box connector. You only need plug the connector into the AVHC Control Box.
If the Plasma Torch power supply you will use was NOT part of your Ready–Pak ® order,
please call Torchmate Technical Support for specific instructions on how to connect the
raw arc voltage cable for your equipment.
Connect the raw arc
voltage cable
• If your Ready–Pak ® includes a Lincoln Electric Tomahawk ® 1000
Plasma Torch power supply, the CNC Interface cable contain the raw
arc voltage wires. Please refer to the previous section to connect the
CNC Interface cable.
• If you ordered a different kind of Plasma Cutter with your Torchmate
Ready–Pak ® , it will have a separate cable for raw arc voltage. That
cable will have been pre-wired to its small green Phoenix-type
connector and pre-routed to the tray prior to shipment. Press the
cable’s connector into the left-most portion of the AVHC Control
box’s Phoenix-type connector.
• If you already have a different Plasma Cutter you will use with your
Torchmate Ready–Pak ® , you will need to wire your own cable for raw
arc voltage. Please contact the Torchmate Technical Support group
for specific instructions.
Cable routing for
a separate raw arc
voltage cable
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
Raw Arc Voltage Cable
USB Cable
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The Phoenix-type
connector for the
raw arc voltage
cable is at the leftmost
position of the
AVHC connector.
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International: 775-673-2200 x3
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
Contact Torchmate
Technical Support
if you did not order
your Plasma Cutter
with your Torchmate
Ready–Pak ® .
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Mount torch and run torch lead (as needed)
If your Ready–Pak ® included a Plasma Cutter, your torch will be pre-mounted and
your torch lead will be fastened to the cable carrier. You need only make the connections
at the Plasma Torch power supply according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the Plasma Torch power supply you will use was NOT part of your Ready–Pak ® order,
you will mount it in the AVHC lifter station and fasten the leads to the side of the cable
carrier using, for example, zip-tie or cable-wraps. Please call Torchmate Technical Support
for specific assistance with the torch mount or torch lead routing.
Mount the torch • If your Ready–Pak ® includes a plasma cutter, your torch will be premounted.
• If you already have a different Plasma Cutter, you will need to mount
the torch in the AVHC lifter station.
• Loosen the clamp screws, insert the torch, adjust the torch
position, and then tighten the clamp screws.
• Set the torch position so that with the AHVC lifter station in its
lowest position, the torch tip is no lower than the water table
slats. This protects against inadvertent collisions with the slats.
Route the torch lead
• Route the torch lead by fastening the torch lead to the outside edge
of the cable carrier using, for example, zip-tie or cable wraps. The
separation from the motor cables helps reduce EMI noise.
Cable routing
for the torch lead
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Mount the torch in
the AVHC lifter
station.
Loosen the clamp screws,
insert the torch body, adjust
for lowest cutting position, and
then tighten the clamp screws
Fasten the torch
lead to the side of
the cable carrier
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Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
Contact Torchmate
Technical Support if
your Plasma Cutter
purchase is separate
from your Torchmate
Ready–Pak ® .
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Connect the work cable
The work cable and clamp makes a return path circuit connection between the material
being cut and your Plasma Cutter’s power supply. A good work connection is essential
to both operator safety and high quality cutting. To get a good connection, clean the
workpiece to bare metal before clamping the work cable to it. Route the work cable well
away from any signal cables.
Connect the
work cable
• The work clamp and cable, should always be attached to the material
that you are cutting.
• This ensures that the electric current used to cut the material
flows from the torch tip to the work clamp in a path with minimal
resistance.
• Attaching the work clamp to the table, instead of the work piece,
can cause the electric current to flow inefficiently, wasting power
as heat. It can sometimes flow through other components,
including the motors, and cause internal damage.
• Be sure that the area of the work piece where you attach the work
clamp will provide a low-resistance connection. Clean the surface of
the work piece to bright metal before making the connection.
Route the
work cable
• Route the work cable to as far away from the electronics, motors,
computer and their cables as possible. The goal here is to minimize
any RF cross-talk (EMI) between the cables that could interfere with
cut quality.
• Do not coil any excess lengths of work cable, as coiled cables
produce an inductive resistance to high-frequency noise. This kind
of resistance can prevent the noise from dissipating harmlessly, and
creates the possibly of feeding it back into the electronics.
Grounding
questions or
concerns?
• If you have any questions or concerns regarding the proper
grounding of your Ready–Pak ® CNC cutting system, please call or
email Torchmate Technical Support:
Toll Free: 1-866-571-1066 x3
International: 775-673-2200 x3
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
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Motor Cables
Uncoil work cable
and attach to clean
area on work piece
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
Compact CNC
Compact CNC
AVHC
Control Box
Control Box
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Connect the USB computer cable
The laptop (or desktop) computer that runs the Torchmate Driver software controls the
cutting process. It connects to the USB port on the Compact CNC Control box with a
standard USB printer cable (A/B-type).
Connect the
USB cable
• Use the standard USB printer cable to connect the Compact CNC
Control box to your laptop (or desktop) computer. Use any available
USB port on your computer.
• The cable is pre-routed through the cable sheath from the computer
tray to the shelf for the Compact CNC Control box.
An A/B-type USB
cable has different
connectors at each
end
Cable routing for the
USB computer cable
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Closeup of the USB
port on the Compact
CNC Control box
This photo shows two USB ports
stacked vertically.
There may be a different number of
ports and they may be arranged
side-by-side
Closeup of the USB
ports typically found
on laptop (and desktop)
computers
The USB cable is
pre-routed and on
the shelf
The USB cable is
also pre-routed to
the computer tray
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Load software from USB flash drive (if needed)
If you purchased a laptop computer as a part of your Ready–Pak ® CNC Cutting System,
all the software you need for operating your Ready–Pak ® will be pre-loaded.
If you are using a laptop (or desktop) computer that you already have, you need to load
the Torchmate Driver software from the USB Flash Drive included with your system.
Insert the
USB flash drive
• Open the drive in Windows Explorer (which may open automatically)
• Locate the TorchmateSetup.exe file and double-click on it.
Run the installer
• The installer wizard will prompt your for your name and your
company name, and also for the program files location (in case you
need to override the default). After you accept your selections, the
installer copies files and completes the installation. You will have a
new Icon that you can use to launch the Driver software:
Select the
Ready–Pak ® Driver
Configuration file
• When you launch the Driver software, you will select to either
connect to the Compact CNC Controller or remain unconnected. You
can connect and disconnect at any time during the operation of the
Driver.
• From the menu, select Configuration > New Setup ...
• Select the pre-configured Ready–Pak ® file:
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Click here to
begin installing
the Torchmate
Driver software
TorchmateSetup.exe
on the USB flash
drive’s root folder
provides a link to install
the Driver software,
as well as to
other support links.
+Y
The default X-axis
and Y-axis orientation
of the table
+X
-X
-Y
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Optional: Connect the laser crosshair cable
A popular option for the Torchmate Ready–Pak ® System is the laser crosshair, which
helps you locate the zero position of your initial cuts. The cable from the output connector
on the Compact CNC Control box provides power to the laser lamps and controls
their on / off status.
Connect the
laser crosshair
interface and
extension cables
• The laser crosshair option is shipped mounted to the torch.
• During shipping, the laser crosshair unit is disconnected from the
extension cable that runs through the cable sheath in the cable
carrier.
• The extension cable and output interface cable will already be
connected and tucked into the sheath inside the cable carrier.
• Connect the interface cable’ s Molex-type connector to the output
connector on the Compact CNC Control box.
• Connect the extension cable to the laser unit’s Molex-type connector
near the torch.
• The laser crosshair cables will be marked with brown electrical
tape.
• Route the cables as indicated in the illustrations.
Laser crosshair
option cable routing
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Magnetic Breakaway Sensor Cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
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Pin-outs for the laser
crosshair interface
cable.
Laser unit for torch
mounting
Cable components
for the laser crosshair
option
Make this interface
cable connection at
the Compact CNC
Controller box
This connection will
already be made
inside the sheath
Make this
connection
Extension cable is
already in the cable
sheath
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Optional: Connect the plate marker cable
A popular option for the Torchmate Ready–Pak ® Cutting System is the pneumatic plate
marker. The cable from the output connector on the Compact CNC Control box controls
a switch on the Universal Interface Relay box. This allows 120 VAC to open a solenoid
valve to the compressed air source. The air lowers the plate marker to the work and
causes it to vibrate so that its hardened tip marks the material.
Connect the
plate marker air line,
interface cable, and
extension cable
• The plate marker option will be mounted near the torch.
• During shipping, the plate marker unit remains connected to the
extension cable that runs through the cable sheath in the cable
carrier. It also remains connected to the air line that drives the
pneumatic lifter and the carbide tip.
• During assembly, find the 120 VAC cable from the plate marker
where it exits the cable carrier and sheath and plug it into the relay
box. It will be marked with green electrical tape.
• Run the cable from the output connector of the Compact CNC
Control box to the relay box Molex-type connector. This cable will
also be marked with green electrical tape.
• Find the flexible plastic air line tubing, where it exits the cable carrier
and sheath, and connect it to the air supply recommended for the
plate marker.
• Route the cables and air supply line as indicated in the illustrations.
Laser crosshair
option cable routing
Motor Cables
Start Relay
Cable
Pierce and
Fault Cables
Stop Button
Cable
AVHC Lifter
Motor Cable
Plate-marker
relay cable
Magnetic Breakaway Sensor Cable
Plate-marker
110v power cable
Plasma Torch Cable
(keep separated from control cables)
CNC Interface Cable
(red and black pairs are labeled)
Work Cable
and clamp
USB Cable
Compressed air line
(

Pin-outs for the
plate marker interface
cable.
Pin-outs for the
plate marker / laser
crosshair dual interface
cable.
Use either 120 VAC output, A or B
The lamps indicates the “on” condition
Connections at the
relay box
The “switch closure” output is NOT used
for the plate marker
Connect the relay box to a standard 120
VAC outlet.
Run the cable from the Compact CNC
Control output to this Molex-type connector
Compact CNC
Control Box
Compact CNC
Control Box
AVHC
Control Box
Gantry motor Fault input Torch output
Side rail motor Pierce input Pierce output
Side rail motor
Laser crosshair or plate Fault output
marker output
Plasma start relay
Laser crosshair or plate OK to move output
marker output
Stop Button input +5 V output Start (Plasma relay)
Breakaway input Ground Motor Connection (AVHC)
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Test / adjust magnetic strength of breakaway
The magnetic force required to hold the torch breakaway carriage securely to the lifter
station— yet allow it to easily detach during a collision—will be different for torches with
different weights and cable configurations. An adjustment may be required to achieve a
suitable magnetic strength level.
Test the strength
Adjust the strength
Where to adjust
strength of magnet
• After you mount your torch in the breakaway carrier, you can test the
magnetic strength by simply breaking the torch away from the lifter
station by gripping the torch on the bottom and pulling.
• You want a magnetic strength that:
• Will allow easy breakaway in a collision
• Securely hold the torch during normal operations without wobble
or bounce
• If the strength is too low or too high, make the adjustment.
1. Loosen the three adjusting screws (on reverse side) by 1/4 turn each.
2. Loosen the center screw in the hold ring by one to two full turns.
3. Adjust the three outer screws evenly, using quarter-turn increments.
• Turn clockwise to increase the magnetic force (remember you
have already made 1/4 counter-clockwise turn)
• Turn counter-clockwise to reduce the magnetic force (remember
you have already made 1/4 counter-clockwise turn)
4. Tighten the center screw and check that the hold ring is evenly
spaced by the three adjusting screws.
5. Attach the breakaway and check breakaway force. Repeat if
necessary.
First, loosen each of
these three screws 1/4
turn
Third, adjust “in” to increase
or “out” to decrease force
Second, loosen center
screw
Fourth, tighten when done
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Check / adjust breakaway sensor activation
An adjustable set-screw keeps the breakaway pushbutton pressed (and normally-closed)
when the magnetic torch holder is in its operating position. If the set-screw is extended
too far, it could interfere with the complete attachment of the magnet. If the set-screw
is retracted too far into the plate, the pushbutton may not close, causing the torch to
fail to operate. This can be checked and adjusted with the help of the Torchmate Driver
software.
• Launch the Torchmate Driver software.
• After connecting to the CNC Control box, use the menu for the
following selection:
Controller > Input Line Status ...
• With the magnetic torch holder in place, the button should be
closed and the Status for Line 3 should be “green,” and with the
torch holder disconnected, it should be “red.”
Open the Torchmate
Driver software
• Adjust the position of the set-screw to achieve proper operation, then
add a drop of blue thread-locking liquid to secure the set-screw.
Select Input Line Status
Adjust and lock the
set-screw
Input LIne Status
Inspect and adjust this
set-screw, then secure
it with a drop of blue
thread-locking fluid
Where to adjust and
lock the set-screw
Mini-pushbutton
Verify the push-button
operation by manually
breaking-away and
restoring the torch
holder
Verify that status
change is detected
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Technical Support
Call, fax, or email
When making the connections and setting up the table if a question or
concern arises or a part seems to be missing, please contact Torchmate
technical support.
Technical support will also help you with operating the CNC system, and
troubleshooting problems.
Technical support is available every day from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific
Time Zone.
Toll Free: 1-866-571-1066 x3
International: 775-673-2200 x3
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
Call us for
Consumables,
or visit our
web store
www.TorchmateStore.com
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