plasma torch touch input

[jcoldon]

when the plasma process has started a cut and cutting . what happens if the torch touch input goes active during a cut ? does the system stop ? if so can it be restarted .

thanks jeff c

 

[masso-support]

I think you are talking about "Torch Breakaway Signal", when this signal is received then the plasma is switched off and machine goes into feedhold, you can then resume the cutting by cycle start after clearing this alarm input.

 

[markwayts]

No it doesn t stop. It ignores it until the next time it takes a reference z move

 

[masso-support]

I think there is some confusion, are we talking about "Torch Breakaway Signal" or "Torch Touch" signal?

 

[jcoldon]

no there is no confusion I asked if the torch touch input if tripped during cutting stopped the machine . no confusion on my part

the reason I ask. I run a mach 4 plasma now and the torch touch if tripped during a cut it stops the machine.

it allows the use of the round spring loaded torch mount to double as a torch breakaway input also .. using 1 mount setup on the z

with the masso a torch breakaway input requires a mag torch mount . put on the slide z that the torch touch switch connects to.

 

[masso-support]

got it, yes with MASSO you will need two different inputs.