Plasma CNC Torch Height Controller.
Dani THC11DP (Dir/Pulse input /output interface with anti - dive function ).
Principal of work :
Plasma machines use a constant current power supply for cutting steel. While the current of the plasma cutters is constante (adjustable by operator ) the voltage changes, when the distance between the torch tip and the metal plate changes . When the distance between the torch and cutting plate gets farther, the arc voltage increases and when the torch comes close to the plate the arc voltage will decrease. The Cutting torch voltage can range from 10 to 400 volts (or more) depends of the Plasma cutter's model. The Torch Height Controller (THC) ,will constantly measure the voltage change and will keep a constant distance between the torch and cutting plate by sending a signal to the Motorized Z axis driver to go up , or down.
Dani THC uses internal Voltage Divider, build by high quality components to bring the torch high voltages to a readable safe values and precision filters to protect the CPU from high-frequency interference coming from the cutting torch
The THC calculate the reading values and converting to a control signal for motorized "Z" axis ,Dani THC uses latest generation microcontroller (Atmega328) with adjustable 9 parameters , using 2 friendly buttons ,3 LEDs corresponding to the output signals(Ark ON, UP,and DOWN),3 digits 7 segment led display(solit and high frequency resistable). Dani THC is built with the highest quality components to ensure a safe, durable, and reliable long term operation.
DaniTHC11DP(Dir/Pulse) is a stand alone device .It can control the "Z"axis driver directly without using Mach3 or computer by sending control signals straight to the driver ,to move up or down ,with adjustable speed.
DaniTHC7SDP is Suitable for use with Breakout boards non supporting THC( like USB or LAN serial communication).
Link for pdf operation manuals : https://files.fm/unifixdb
Videos link: https://www.youtube.com/@danifix67911
Dani THC11DP has 11 menu parameters:
- Set Voltage (adjust the torch / metal plate distance)
- Hysteresis
- Delay Time (piercing)
- Up distance
- High Voltage Limit
- Low Voltage Limit
- Divider (voltage calibration)
- Distance - Spead Reaction
- Pulse Polarity
- Direction THC17/19 t-25
- High Speed Set
- Low Speed Set
- Auto Anti- Dive
- Anti-dive lifting
- Smoothness
- Test
- Low distance limit
- All inputs and outputs are opto isolated.
- Power supply (5 - 24 - 58 ) VDC
- Measuring Voltages 10-360VDC
- Build In Voltage divider (ratio port 1:1 , 1:20 or 1:50 ).
- Suitable for HF and Non HF Plasma cutters.
- Max Input voltages up to 1000VDC.
- Real time Torch height correction.
- Stand alone device (can be used without computer
- Anti - Dive control input
- Din rail mountable
Can be used :
- MACH3 Compatible
- Compatible with all Parallel Port CNC Breakout Boards
- Compatible with all USB or LAN CNC Breakout boards