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Flame / Plasma Cutting Machine CNC System
User’s Manual
Adtech (Shenzhen) CNC Technology Co., Ltd.
Add: F/5, Bldg/27-29, Tianxia IC Industrial Park, Yiyuan Rd, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Postal code: 518052
Tel: 0755-26722719 (20 lines) Fax: 0755-26722718
E-mail: Adtech@21cn.com http://www.adtechcn.com
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Basic Manual Info
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Precautions
Transportation and storage
HThe packaging boxes shouldn’t be stacked more than six layers
HDo not climb onto, stand on or put heavy objects on the packaging box
HDo not drag or convey the product with a cable connected to the product
HDo not impact or scratch the panel and display
HKeep the packaging box away from moisture, insulation and rain
Unpacking and checking
HUnpack and check whether the product is the one you ordered
HCheck whether the product is damaged during transporting
HCheck whether the parts are complete and intact according to the packing list
HIf the model doesn’t match, any accessories are missing or damaged, please contact us
immediately
Wire connection
HThe personnel for wire connection and checking should be qualified
HThe product must be grounded reliably (resistance < 4) and do not use neutral wire to
replace the earth wire
HThe wires must be connected properly and firmly to avoid failures and accidents
HThe surge absorption diode must be connected to the product properly, or else it will damage
the product
HPlease cut off the power supply before inserting/removing the plug or opening the enclosure
Checking and repairing
HPlease cut off the power supply before repairing or replacing the components
HCheck the failure if short circuit or overload occurs, and restart after eliminating all failures
HDo not connect/cut off the power supply frequently; wait for at least one minute before
restarting
Others
HDo not open the enclosure without permission
HPlease cut off the power supply if it won’t be used for a long time
HPrevent dust and iron powder from entering the controller
HIf non-solid state relay is used for output, please connect freewheeling diode to relay coil in
parallel. Check whether the connected power supply is qualified to avoid burning out the
controller
HThe lifetime of the controller depends on the environment temperature. If the temperature of
processing field is too high, please install cooling fan. The allowable temperature range of the
controller is 0-60
HAvoid using in the environment with high temperature, moisture, dust or corrosive gas
HInstall rubber cushion if the vibration is severe
Maintenance
Under normal condition (environment: daily average 30, load rate 80%, running rate 12 hours
every day), please perform daily and periodic checking according to the items below.
Daily
checking Daily
Confirm environment temperature, humidity and dust
Whether there is abnormal vibration or sound
Whether the vent hole is blocked by yarn
Periodic
checkin
g
1 year Whether the fixed parts are loose
Whether the terminal block is damaged
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Contents
Chapter I: Introduction..................................................................................................... - 7 -
1. Function .....................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
2. Features......................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
3. Application environment ...........................................................................................................................- 8 -
Chapter II: Quick Guide................................................................................................... - 9 -
1. Get help info ............................................................................................................................................- 10 -
2. Restore default parameters ......................................................................................................................- 10 -
3. Graphics library .......................................................................................................................................- 11 -
4. Copying processing file ...........................................................................................................................- 11 -
5. Importing processing file.........................................................................................................................- 12 -
6. Adjusting cutting speed............................................................................................................................- 13 -
7. Adjusting manual speed...........................................................................................................................- 15 -
8. Controlling corner cutting quality............................................................................................................- 16 -
9. Adjusting preheating time while flame cutting........................................................................................- 18 -
10. Power failure treatment..........................................................................................................................- 20 -
11. Break point setting .................................................................................................................................- 20 -
12. Replacing torch nozzle ..........................................................................................................................- 20 -
13. Shift and punch......................................................................................................................................- 21 -
14. Moving workpiece.................................................................................................................................- 22 -
15. Selecting line/point ................................................................................................................................- 22 -
16. Array ......................................................................................................................................................- 23 -
17. Mirror.....................................................................................................................................................- 26 -
18. Rotate.....................................................................................................................................................- 28 -
19. Correct ...................................................................................................................................................- 29 -
20. Selecting cutter point .............................................................................................................................- 32 -
Chapter III: Detailed System Operation and Instructions.......................................... - 34 -
1. Auto .........................................................................................................................................................- 34 -
1.1 Program running description .........................................................................................................- 36 -
1.2 Submenu description of Auto interface..........................................................................................- 38 -
1.3 Basic operation ..............................................................................................................................- 48 -
2. Graphics library .......................................................................................................................................- 49 -
2.1 Simple operation instruction..........................................................................................................- 49 -
3. Edit ..........................................................................................................................................................- 51 -
3.1 Submenu description .....................................................................................................................- 52 -
3.2 Editing processing files..................................................................................................................- 60 -
3.3 Basic operation ..............................................................................................................................- 62 -
4. Parameters ...............................................................................................................................................- 63 -
4.1 System configuration .....................................................................................................................- 63 -
4.2 Speed .............................................................................................................................................- 67 -
4.3 Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................- 68 -
4.4 Control ...........................................................................................................................................- 70 -
4.5 Precision ........................................................................................................................................- 73 -
4.6 Storage ...........................................................................................................................................- 75 -
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5. Diagnosis .................................................................................................................................................- 75 -
5.1 Submenu description .....................................................................................................................- 75 -
6. Upgrade ...................................................................................................................................................- 79 -
6.1 Submenu description .....................................................................................................................- 79 -
6.2 Reset ..............................................................................................................................................- 80 -
6.3 Upgrading through USB disk ........................................................................................................- 83 -
6.4 Connecting to PC and upgrading ...................................................................................................- 87 -
6.5 Burning program............................................................................................................................- 88 -
6.6 BIOS interface connecting to PC and upgrading ...........................................................................- 90 -
7. Help system .............................................................................................................................................- 93 -
8. Using different languages ........................................................................................................................- 94 -
Chapter IV: Instruction Programming System............................................................. - 96 -
1. Description of programming symbols .....................................................................................................- 96 -
2. Description of coordinates.......................................................................................................................- 96 -
2.1 Relative coordinates.......................................................................................................................- 96 -
2.2 Absolute coordinates .....................................................................................................................- 97 -
3. G instruction description..........................................................................................................................- 97 -
3.1. G92 reference point setting...........................................................................................................- 98 -
3.2. G21/G20 metric/imperial system setting ......................................................................................- 98 -
3.3. G00 space shift .............................................................................................................................- 98 -
3.4. G01 straight line cutting ...............................................................................................................- 98 -
3.5. G02/G03 arc cutting .....................................................................................................................- 99 -
3.6. G04 pause/delay instruction..........................................................................................................- 99 -
3.7. G26, G27, G28 returning to reference point...............................................................................- 100 -
3.8. G22/G80 circular processing ......................................................................................................- 100 -
3.9. G81 workpiece counting.............................................................................................................- 100 -
3.10.G91/G90 relative/absolute coordinate programming.................................................................- 101 -
3.11. G41/G42/G40............................................................................................................................- 101 -
4. Common M instructions ........................................................................................................................- 101 -
Chapter V: Hardware .................................................................................................... - 104 -
1. Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................- 104 -
2. System I/O connection...........................................................................................................................- 105 -
2.1 Rear cover view ...........................................................................................................................- 105 -
2.2 Electrical specifications ...............................................................................................................- 105 -
2.3 Electrical connection ...................................................................................................................- 107 -
3. Motor connection...................................................................................................................................- 114 -
3.1 Differential drive connection .......................................................................................................- 114 -
3.2 Common anode drive connection ................................................................................................- 117 -
3.3 Panasonic servo drive connection................................................................................................- 119 -
4. Installation and testing points ................................................................................................................- 119 -
4.1 Requirement of CNC system on pulse equivalent .......................................................................- 119 -
4.2 Current adjustment for the drive..................................................................................................- 120 -
4.3 Testing method of pulse equivalent .............................................................................................- 120 -
4.4 Measures for anti-interference.....................................................................................................- 120 -
Chapter VI: Troubleshooting........................................................................................ - 122 -
1. Can’t read USB disk ..............................................................................................................................- 122 -
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2. The cutting isn’t accurate.......................................................................................................................- 122 -
3. The cutting quality of corners is low .....................................................................................................- 122 -
4. The cut square becomes rectangle .........................................................................................................- 122 -
5. The cut circle becomes ellipse ...............................................................................................................- 122 -
6. The diagonal has wave jitter while cutting circle ..................................................................................- 122 -
7. The motor doesn’t work or is similar to crash in auto mode .................................................................- 123 -
8. The motor doesn’t work or is similar to crash in manual mode.............................................................- 123 -
9. The processing code has returning reference instruction, but doesn’t return after running ...................- 123 -
10. The right angle of the cut square isn’t vertical.....................................................................................- 123 -
11. Plasma is poor in anti-interference ......................................................................................................- 123 -
12. Certain electromagnetic valve doesn’t work........................................................................................- 123 -
Appendix 2: Example of Editing Processing Graphics............................................... - 126 -
1. Standard circle .......................................................................................................................................- 126 -
2. Square ....................................................................................................................................................- 127 -
3. Triangle..................................................................................................................................................- 128 -
4. Quincunx ...............................................................................................................................................- 129 -
5. Four graphics .........................................................................................................................................- 130 -
Appendix 3: G Instruction Fact Sheet.......................................................................... - 132 -
Appendix 4: M Instruction Fact Sheet......................................................................... - 133 -
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Chapter I: Introduction
1. Function
HC4500 is the latest high performance flame/plasma CNC system developed by Adtech (Shenzhen)
CNC Technology Co., Ltd. Its control circuit uses ARM9 high speed microprocessor, super-large scale
customized IC chip and multilayer PCB. The monitor is 7” color display, and uses SMT process. The
hardware of this controller bases on the powerful R&D strength of Adtech for many years, and the
software integrates features of many domestic and foreign manufacturers. This controller features high
hardware stability, perfect and mature software performance. It is a trustful flame/plasma CNC system
with high performance price ratio.
2. Features
1) Use ARM9 high speed microprocessor and super-large scale programmable device FPGA, and use
real-time multitask control technology and hardware interpolation technology, featuring fast and stable
motion, and faster program running and page refreshing
2) 7” true color display, friendly operation interface, simple operation, and various available interface
languages
3) Reasonable structure, full optical coupling isolation control, and strong plasma anti-interference
4) 256MB super-large storage space for processing files meets the running and processing requirement of
complicated programs, and processes the running of large programs easily
5) Control three step/servo motor simultaneously, allow two axes synchronization or developing third axis
function according to actual requirement
6) Support both plasma and flame cutting, and the system software contains the perfect cutting process of
them
7) Graphics library allows selecting hole and slice cutting
8) Graphics processing allows rotation, correction and X/Y mirror of graphics being processed
9) The graphics array makes the batch processing more convenient
10) Process control such as delay, preheating and perforation
11) Plasma arc testing, initial position, corner speed control, supporting height adjuster
12) Replace torch nozzle, displacement perforation, move parts, and adjust torch height freely
13) Breakpoint recovery, power failure protection while processing
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14) Space running, board measuring, knife aligning, and backtracking
15) Slot compensation, backlash compensation for machine tools
16) Graphics display, real-time cutting track display
17) Integrate diagnosis function to help users eliminate machine failures quickly
18) Allow copying the processing files from CNC system to USB disk
19) The file names support Chinese, making users identify the saved files visually
20) The users can download latest update application to USD disk
21) Two modes are available for program input: transfer processing files with USB disk after CAD nesting
and write G code manually on site
22) USB, RS232 serial communication control; read files in the USB disk directly, ensuring convenient
operation on site
23) The help function makes primary users’ operation simpler
3. Application environment
Weather condition
Temperature Operating -5~50
Storage -30~70
Relative humidity Operating 20%~90% ()
Storage 10%~95% ()
Atmospheric pressure 86Kpa~106Kpa
Power supply DC 24V 50/60Hz
Power consumption <10W
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Chapter II: Quick Guide
ADT-HC4500 flame/plasma CNC cutting system controls the flame or plasma torch for cutting on the machine
tool. The system displays in progressive windows. In certain interface, you can press [F1] to [F6] to select a
function, and press [ ] or [ ] to return to previous menu.
This chapter involves the general operation procedure of using this system, and helps you to learn using this
system quickly. However, you need to read through this manual to understand every skill and detail.
After connecting the power supply, the system enters the main menu, which shows the greetings of the
company as in the figure below:
Create CNC exquisite, accomplish customers’ values
Return / Auto / Library / Edit / Parameter / Diagnosis / Upgrade /
Return
Fig. 2: Main Menu Interface
Press [F1] to [F6] to enter respective interface.
Press [F1] to enter automatic processing, manual, graphics display and processing interface.
Press [F2] to enter graphics library interface.
Press [F3] to enter processing file import, manual edit and copy interface.
Press [F4] to enter system parameter setting and adjustment interface.
Press [F5] to enter system diagnosis, version query and customized output port interface.
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Press [F6] to enter system parameter reset, software update and help interface.
1. Get help info
In most menus, you can press [INS] to get the help information; for example, press [F1] (Auto) in the main
menu to enter the Auto interface, and then press [INS] to get the help info about the Auto interface.
Main menu Press [F6] Upgrade interface Press [F6] (Help) to search for help info.
2. Restore default parameters
If the system parameters are adjusted improperly and cause speed and accuracy abnormal, the user can press [F6]
(Upgrade) [F1] (Reset) [F1] (Reset) [OK] to restore the default parameters.
Reset
(F1) (F1) Reset current parameters to default
(F2) (F2) Set current parameters to default
Return / Reset / Save / Return
Fig. 2.2 Reset Parameters
Note: If the parameters weren’t saved when the product was delivered, the system can’t reset and will pop
up the prompt dialog box.
Please refer to Chapter III: Detailed System Operation and Instructions (6.2) Reset.
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3. Graphics library
To facilitate the processing, reduce the workload and increase system usability, the system embodies 35 common
processing part graphics and one test graphics. In the main menu interface, press [F2] (Graphics library) to enter
the graphics library interface, and select the corresponding graphics parts in the library to process.
Operation mode: press [X+], [X-], [Y+], [Y-] to move the cursor, press [OK] to enter the graphics, modify the
parameters and then import the graphics to process.
Return OK / Return
Fig. 2.3 Graphics Library Interface
4. Copying processing file
Insert the USB disk copied with processing files to the USB interface in the front panel of the control system; in
the main menu, press [F3] (Edit) [F3] (USB disk); if the USB disk is connected properly, the interface
shows the file names saved in the USB disk, as in the figure below:
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Current directory:
Return / New / Copy / Delete / Return
Fig. 2.4 Copy Processing Files
Then, press [Y+][Y-] to select the processing file to copy, and press [F2] (Copy) or [OK] to copy; after copying,
press any key to return to the main menu when the prompt pops up.
5. Importing processing file
In the main interface, press [F3] [F2] to enter file importing interface, as in the figure below:
Current directory:
Name / Size(byte) / Type
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Return / Import / Delete / Copy / Copy all / Return
Fig. 2.5 File Importing Interface
In above interface, press [Y+][Y-] to select a processing file and then press [F2] or [OK] to confirm; the system
enters processing code edit interface. Press to return to the main menu from the edit interface. Then, press
[F1] to enter the Auto interface and process with the selected file.
6. Adjusting cutting speed
In the main menu, press [F4] (Parameter) [F2] (Speed) to enter speed setting interface, in which you can
set the start speed, acceleration, manual speed and automatic processing speed.
Parameter Description Unit
Start speed Start speed of X/Y axis mm/min
Acceleration The speed added every time from start speed to top speed of X/Y axis mm/min
Manual speed X/Y axis speed, G00 and reference returning speed during manual running mm/min
Processing
speed
G01,G02,G03 speed of X/Y axis when the program is running mm/min
Speed Setting Interface
Start speed
Acceleration
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Manual speed
Processing speed
Return / System / Speed / Adjust / Control / Precision / Store /
Return
2.6.1 Speed Setting Interface
Press [X+], [X-], [Y+], [Y-] to move the cursor to select, and press the number keys in the left to enter the
value.
After setting the speed, press [F6] (Store) to save the modified parameters.
Press to return to the main menu, and then press [F1] to enter the automatic processing interface:
Auto / Speed: / Program name:
GLOBAL
Torch up / Cutting Control
Torch down / Height control
Current coordinates
Slot compensation
Prompt:
Working state: Stopped / Plasma
Return / Demonstrate / Manual / Back / Process / Return reference / Break
point / Return
2.6.2 Automatic Processing Interface
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The processing speed depends on the “Processing speed limit” in Speed Setting interface and “Speed percentage”
in Auto interface.
Actual processing speed = Processing speed × Speed percentage in Auto interface
Note: The speed percentage is adjusted with [F]/[F] on the panel or the [F] key.
7. Adjusting manual speed
In the main menu, press [F4] (Parameter) [F2] (Speed) to enter Speed Setting interface, which is shown in
“Adjusting Cutting Speed” in above section. Set the manual speed as setting the cutting speed, and press to
return to the main menu.
In the main menu, press [F1] (Auto) [F2] (Manual) to enter the Manual interface:
Manual / Speed: / Program name:
G/ G:switchManual/Jog Torch up / Cutting Control
X X X: Set coordinates of X axis Torch down / Height control
Y Y Y: Set coordinates of Y axis Current coordinates:
Shift Z Shift: Set coordinates of Z axis Preheating delay
Prompt:
Working state: Stopped / Plasma
Return / Jog/ Break point / Clear / Return reference / Return
2.7 Manual Interface
Actual processing speed = Processing speed × Speed percentage in Manual interface
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Note: The speed percentage is adjusted with [F]/[F] on the panel or the [F] key.
8. Controlling corner cutting quality
During flame cutting and plasma cutting, the speed should be controlled when cutting the corners. The
acceleration/deceleration setting directly affects the quality of corner cutting, especially during the flame cutting,
if the speed is too high, the flame may be off or can’t cut through the steel plate; if the speed is too low, the
corner may be burnt to arc.
The acceleration/deceleration of the system is set in main menu [F4] (Parameter) [F2] (Speed) “Start
speed” and “Acceleration” (as in the figure below). The specific definition follows:
Speed Setting Interface
Start speed
Acceleration
Manual speed
Processing speed
Return / System / Speed / Adjust / Control Precision / Store /
Return
2.8 Speed Setting
1. Start speed: The speed when the system starts running is the start speed, e.g. if the “Start speed” is
set to 300, the system starts running at 0.3m speed. The setting of start speed should be adjusted
according to the processing speed. The followings are the start speeds for reference, and the actual
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data are adjusted according to field cutting effect:
Processing speed (mm/min) Start speed (mm/min)
100-200 100
200-500 200
500-700 300
700-800 500
800-1000 600
1000-1300 700
1600-2000 1000
2000-3000 1500
3000-4000 2000
Table2.8.1
2. Acceleration: the average increment that the processing speed is added from start speed to top speed;
for example: if the start speed is 300, the acceleration is 100 and the top processing speed is 1000, then the
processing speeds are 300, 400, 500…1000, added to top speed by 100.
The acceleration value is affected by Pulse Equivalent (in the main menu interface, press [F4] (Parameter)
[F5] (Precision)).
Pulse equivalent: the distance that the machine tool moves every time the control system sends a pulse
The followings are the pulse equivalent and acceleration for reference, and the actual data are adjusted
according to field cutting effect:
Pulse equivalent Acceleration (mm/min)
0.001000-0.002000 10
0.002000-0.003000 20
0.003000-0.004000 30
0.004000-0.005000 40
0.005000-0.006000 50
0.006000-0.007000 60
0.007000-0.008000 70
0.008000-0.009000 80
0.009000-0.010000 90
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0.010000-0.011000 100
0.011000-0.012000 110
0.012000-0.013000 120
Table2.8.2
9. Adjusting preheating time while flame cutting
In the main menu interface, press [F4] (Parameter) [F4] (Control), and set the “Preheating delay” in the
second line to desired time.
Flame Control Parameters
Edge perforation prompt: OFF
Preheating delay:
Torch up delay:
Torch down delay:
Ignition delay:
Perforation torch up:
Perforation torch down:
Perforation delay:
Slot compensation:
Return / System / Speed / Adjust / Control / Precision / Store /
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Return
2.9.1 Control Interface
While cutting in Auto interface, the system performs preheating before perforation. At this moment, the lower
right of the interface shows the total preheating time and preheated time. In the bottom center, the system prompts:
“To memorize and stop preheating, press [G]; to stop preheating, press [Start]; to extend preheating, press
[Stop]”. According to the prompt, if you press [Start], the system stops preheating immediately and
performs next motion; if you press [Stop], the system will extend the preheating time infinitely; if you
press [G], preheating stops and the system automatically saves current preheating time as the preheating
time later.
In the main menu interface, press [F1] (Auto):
Auto / Speed: / Program name
Prompt:
GTo memorize and stop preheating, press [G]
To stop preheating, press [Start]
To extend preheating, press [Stop]
Ethyne control / Torch up
Preheating control / Torch down
Cutting Control / Height control
Current coordinates
Slot compensation
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