F162X Series Digital Arc Voltage Height Controller Operation Manual

Digital Arc Voltage Height Controller

Operation Manual (V2.3)

（F162X Series（Including F1620, F1621， F1627D, F1627S,

F1628D, F1628S,F1629D））

Shanghai Jiaoyi CNC Equipment Co., Ltd.

2021-02
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Version Date Page Content

No.

V1.0 72012/10/10 All Initial version

V1.1 2014/09/23 All

V1.2 2015/01/05 All

V1.3 2016/04/13 All

V1.4 2017/02/17 All Add system version no. interface

V1.5 2017/03/01 All Add description of F1628 height controller

V1.6 2018/10/16 All Add instructions for F1628S height controller

Revise the original F1628 model to F1628D.
Add description of F1627D, F1627S height con-
troller
V1.7 2019/05/22 22 Add instructions for dynamic punching

V1.8 2019/08/20 All Add description of F1621 height controller

V1.9 2019/9/02 All Add “magnetic ring + Shielded wire” in wiring dia-
gram
Revise F1627/8 chassis view
Revise F1627/8 general wiring diagram
V2.0 2019/11/16 All Modify the front view of the F1628 panel.
Add the CAN Bus connection between F1627
and F2000.

V2.1 2019/12/16 All Add the instruction for “Height mode”.

V2.2 2020/3/19 All Add the instruction for F1629D.

V2.2 2020/4/13 Add the instruction for Multiple THC I/O

synchronize signal

V2.3 2021/2/03 Add the wiring diagram for Multiple THC Syn-
chronize signal.
Modify the wiring diagram to F2000 Series(Re-
move PE)
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Precautions
Manual
This manual is applicable to F162X series digital arc voltage height controller pro-
duced by Shanghai Jiaoyi CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. Please read the instruction manual
and local safety regulations carefully before using.
Note:
1) Due to the continuous improvement of this product, technical parameters and
hardware parameters involved in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. If
you have other questions or opinions about this product and the contents of this manual
are not fully detailed, please make timely inquiries, and we will be happy to answer your
questions, suggestions and criticisms. Thank you again for your choice and trust.
2) The design of this product is not suitable for on-site maintenance. If you have
any maintenance requirements, please contact or return to the after-sales service
(Shanghai) center of Shanghai Jiaoyi CNC Equipment Co., Ltd.:
Address: Room 713 (200240), Kangbokechuang (formerly Mehom) Building, No. 955
Jianchuan
Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
Tel: 021-3421295 Fax: 021-34290970
E-mail：[email protected]

Environmental requirements
The height controller is suitable to work at ambient temperature of 0 ℃ to 50 ℃, rela-
tive humidity of 5-95% without condensation.
Operating voltage: RatedVoltage: 24VDC (24V DC).Maximumrange: DC
21.6V—26.4V.
The height controller shall be installed in the console housing with dust protection.
It is best to use the height controller far away from high voltage, high frequency and
high radiation.
Maintenance
This equipment should and can only be operated by trained personnel.
Not authorized technicians of the company, it is strictly prohibited to dismantle the
machine independently.
When using, do not splash acidic, alkaline, corrosive and other items onto the height
controller and the voltage divider.
When not in use, please turn off the power supply of the height controller in time.
Safety precautions
This equipment will be connected with high voltage. Careless contact with the high
voltage part will cause personal injury and death. Do not touch wires and cables when the
power is on.
Installation must be carried out according to the procedures and requirements speci-
fied in the packing case.
The terminals marked as grounded by the height controller must be well grounded.

Precautions
Safety inspection for the first power-on of the height controller: Before the height con-
troller is powered on for the first time, connect all the wiring of each port, and then un-
plug the motor cable, i.e. temporarily disconnect the lifting motor cable. Then power
on and start. (Note: Always unplug the motor cable before powering on, otherwise, af-
ter powering on, the lifting motor may up (fall) all the time due to receiving collision
signals, which may damage the lifting motor in serious cases)
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Check whether the collision detection function is normal: after the power is applied to
the height controller, adjust the collision detection signal to work normally, and process
according to the following process:
1) When the proximity switch is used to detect collision, the parameter P13 should
be set to 1, indicating that the proximity switch is allowed to detect collision signals.
2) Ensure that the plasma cutting torch does not collide with the steel plate, that is,
the proximity switch and the protective cap are in a collision-free state. At this time, the
collision detection LED indicates that it should be turned off (F1620, F1628D, F1628S),
and the collision detection signal of the diagnostic interface is invalid (F1627D, F1627S).
3) Human triggering causes collision (when the protective cap is positioned, the
cutting torch protective cap contacts the cutting steel plate. When the proximity switch is
positioned, disengage the proximity switch from the gripper sensing position). At this time,
the collision detection LED (or collision detection signal in diagnosis) should be lit.
4) If the logic of the signal indicator lamp in the above 2) and 3) is inverted, the L09
parameter needs to be inverted (originally set to 0, it is changed to 1, originally set to 1, it
is changed to 0).
Safe access to the lifting motor: After the collision detection function of the height
controller is adjusted and can be used normally, please remove all collision conditions. At
this time, the collision indicator of the height controller should be turned off. Then cut off
the power of the height controller and connect the lifting motor cable.
Check whether the movement direction of the up body is correct: operate the motor
to ascend or descend, and observe the actual direction of the cutting torch. If the direction
of the motor is opposite to the operation direction, it is also possible to interchange the
two cables of the lifting motor. Or please reverse the setting of P12 (i.e. change from 0 to
1 and from 1 to 0).
Check arcing and positioning function: use the [Arcing Test] to check whether arcing
is possible. Use the [Positioning Test] to check whether the initial positioning can be com-
pleted.
Correct connection of arc voltage cable: plasma arc voltage lead-in wire and collision
detection cable must be connected to the corresponding terminals accurately, and wrong
connection will lead to danger.
Requirements for positioning and wiring of protective cap: plasma anode cable must
be connected to workpiece before collision detection of protective cap and initial position-
ing operation of protective cap can be carried out.
Shielded cable connection: in order to protect the normal operation of the equipment,
please use shielded cables for all cables of the equipment (including cables from height
controller to CNC, motor cables, etc.). The shielding layer of the shielded cable is con-
nected to one side of the height controller and adopts single-point grounding.
Partial voltage ratio of voltage divider: the default partial voltage ratio of voltage di-
vider of this series of height controllers is 100: 1. The effective measuring voltage of the
height controller is 0~660V DC(100:1).
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Content
Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Manual ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Environmental requirements .......................................................................................................... 3
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................... 3
Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Equipment features ................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 Equipment introduction ...................................................... 8

1.2 Equipment functions ........................................................ 2

1.3 Technical parameters ........................................................ 4

1.4 Chassis installation dimensions .............................................. 4

1.4.1 F1620/F1621 model ................................................................................................................. 4
1.4.2 F1627D and F1627S model ................................................................................................... 5
1.4.3 F1628D and F1628S model ................................................................................................... 6
1.4.4 F1629D model............................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2 System Operation .......................................................................................................... 8

2.1 F162X Series Operation Panel Keys ........................................... 8

2.1.1 F1620&F1628, F1629 series operation panel keys ......................................................... 8
2.1.2 F1621 series operation panel keys .................................................................................... 10

2.2 F162X series operation panel interface ....................................... 11

2.2.1 Panel operation ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.2 Work status indicator ............................................................................................................. 12

2.3 F162X series menu operation ................................................ 12

2.3.1 Menu mode conversion ........................................................................................................ 13
2.3.2 Submenu browsing and modification .............................................................................. 13
2.3.3 P Parameter list ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.3.4 H status list ................................................................................................................................ 23
2.3.5 L Parameter list ........................................................................................................................ 24

2.4 Work process .............................................................. 25

2.4.1 Cutting process with initial positioning ........................................................................... 25
2.4.2 Cutting process of direct arcing without initial positioning ...................................... 25
2.4.3 Workflow.................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.4 Dynamic Punching instructions .......................................................................................... 26
2.4.5 Height mode instruction....................................................................................................... 27
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2.4.6 Two THC I/O synchronize signal ........................................................................................ 27

Chapter 3 Interface Connection ................................................................................................... 29

3.1 F162X Wiring Diagram ...................................................... 29

3.1.1 F1620 model controller view ............................................................................................... 29
3.1.2 F1621 model controller view ............................................................................................... 30
3.1.3 F1620/F1621 Wiring Diagram............................................................................................. 31
3.1.4 F1620 CNC interface .............................................................................................................. 31
3.1.5 Lifting motor, limit switch and power supply ................................................................ 33
3.1.6 Proximity switch and plasma arcing interface ............................................................... 34
3.1.7 Arc voltage and protective cap interface ........................................................................ 36

3.2 F1627D(S), F1628D(S), F1629D wiring diagram ................................ 38

3.2.1F1627D(S), F1628D(S) controller view ............................................................................... 38
3.2.2 F1627D(S), F1628D(S)/F1629D General Wiring Diagram........................................... 40
3.2.3 CNC Interface CN1 ................................................................................................................. 40
3.2.4 Power supply, DC motor and motor limit interface CN2........................................... 40
3.2.5 Stepper motor interface CN6.............................................................................................. 40
3.2.6 Proximity switch and plasma arcing interface CN3 ..................................................... 41
3.2.7 Voltage divider Interface CN4 ............................................................................................ 41
3.2.8 Interface of collision detection circuit for protective cap of sub-platen .............. 42
3.2.9 1628D and F1628S type height controller panel interface ....................................... 44

3.3 USB port upgrade ......................................................... 45

3.4 Wiring Examples ........................................................... 46

3.4.1F1620 and Shanghai Fangling F2000 series CNC wiring ............................................. 46
3.4.2 F1620 and Shanghai Fangling F7000 series CNC wiring ........................................... 47
3.4.3 F1627D/S and Shanghai Fangling F7000 series wiring .............................................. 48
3.4.4 F1627D/S, F1628D/S, F1629D and Shanghai Fangling F2000 series wiring ........ 48
Chapter 4 FAQ................................................................................................................................ 48
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1.1 Equipment features

Table 2 Features of F162X Series Height Controller Equipment
F1620/F1621 F1627D F1627S F1628D/F1629D F1628S

Chassis Shielded metal Independent Metal chassis

chassis, host, shielded Vertical 90 degree operation panel
60-degree metal
F1629D front panel is bevel
inclined plane cabinet
installation

Panel LED displays No panel LED displays IO status;

display IO status; Two lines of digital tube
Two lines of display arc voltage and
digital tube parameters;
display arc Rotate to quickly set com-
voltage and mon parameters.
parameters;

Rotate to
quickly set
common
parameters

CNC IO docking IO docking, RS485 or CAN bus docking

interface
Motor 24V DC 24V DC Stepping 24V DC Stepping/Servo mo-
interface Motor, 45W Motor, Servo Motor, 120W tor
120W motor
Menu, Operation panel CNC remote inter- CNC remote interface and
Parameter face operation panel dual display
display

Bus Non RS485 or CAN

communication support

Double torch Non Support (need to use Fangling numerical control

synchronization support corresponding CNC)
on

Voltage divider Built-in voltage Nonsupport

divider

Other USB on-line upgrade, IO customization, dynamic perforation, status

characteristics observation, etc., quick setting of arc voltage, positioning arc ignition
height, perforation time, dynamic perforation height, etc.
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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Equipment introduction

F162X series digital plasma arc voltage height controller is a series of products de-
veloped by our company, which are easy to operate, stable in performance, complete in
function and high in cost performance, based on the on-site usage of plasma power sup-
ply and absorbing the advantages of many arc voltage height controllers at home and
abroad. This series of equipment uses the basic constant current characteristic of plasma
power supply to detect the change of plasma torch height by detecting the change of
plasma arc voltage, so as to control the height between the torch and the work piece in
real time. It is suitable for height control of plasma power cutting torch with constant cur-
rent characteristic or constant current characteristic within a certain voltage range. It is es-
pecially suitable for cutting torch height control of various cutting machines.
This series of equipment is light and portable, easy to operate and to use. All keys
and knobs are designed with humanity, comfortable and convenient.

Table 1Introduction of F162X Series Height Controller

Model Oper- Motor Front 45° view Back 45° view
ation
panel
F1620 Have 24V DC
Motor,
45W
F1621 Have 24V DC
Motor,
45W
1627D None, 24V DC
CNC Motor,
dis- 120W
play
only
F1627S None, Pulse +
CNC Direction
dis-
(Step or
play
Position
only
Servo)
F1628D Have, 24V DC
CNC Motor,
dis- 120W
play
at the
same
time
F1628S Have, Pulse +
CNC Direction
dis-
(Step or
play
at the Position
same Servo)
time
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F1629D Have, 24V DC

CNC Motor,
dis- 120W
play
at the
same
time
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1.2 Equipment functions

1) Automatic initial positioning
Initial positioning is divided into proximity switch positioning detection mode and
protective cap collision detection mode
 Proximity switch positioning detection
NPN normally open proximity switch (or PNP normally open proximity switch) is
used in this equipment, and normally the proximity switch is in contact state. In the po-
sitioning test process or the initial positioning process during arcing, when the cutting
torch touches the work piece (or when the cutting torch tilts due to touching the work
piece), the proximity switch will disengage, the detection circuit detects the signal, and
the cutting torch will be up to the initial positioning height (the height value can be set
by the "positioning height" knob of the panel). When the proximity switch is disen-
gaged, the cutting torch will up until it touches the up limit of the motor.
 Collision detection of protective cap
When the protective cap collision detection is adopted, the protective cap of the
cutting torch contacts the work piece in any state, and the detection circuit will act to
up the cutting torch to the initial positioning height (the height value can be set by the
"positioning height" knob of the panel). Under normal circumstances, after the cutting
torch ups, the protective cap leaves the work piece and the collision signal is reset
immediately. If the collision signal of the protective cap is maintained, the cutting
torch will up until it touches the up limit of the motor.
 Two speed positioning
After the initial positioning process starts, the cutting torch will descend for 6
seconds at the fastest speed (the time can be changed by parameters), and then
switch to low speed (low speed is 1/4 speed of high speed) until the cutting torch
collides with the workpiece. Through two-speed positioning, the working efficiency
can be improved, the speed can be reduced at a proper height, the collision impact
force can be reduced, and the service life of the protective cap can be prolonged.
2) Automatic arc voltage height control
If the actual arc voltage does not exceed the set value of 30V (this parameter can be
modified through the menu), the height controller will be in the Automatic height adjust-
ment state.
3) Automatically up cutting torch after
collision
In case of collision under non-cutting and non-positioning conditions, the cutting torch
will be automatically up, and the time is the time for emergency collision and gun up. In
the process of initial positioning test or collision during cutting, the cutting torch will be au-
tomatically up for the initial positioning height time.
4) Automatically up the cutting torch after cutting is completed
After the cutting is completed, the cutting torch is automatically up, and the up height
can be set through parameters.
5) Manual operation
Automatic/manual height adjustment selection, manual up, manual downing, arcing
test, initial positioning test, menu operation and other functions can be realized through
the operation panel.
6) Automatic operation
After the numerical control system sends out the arcing signal, the height controller
automatically completes the actions of initial positioning, arcing and arcing success feed-
back. After the numerical control system receives the arcing success feedback signal, the
numerical control system controls the machine tool to start moving and cutting.
7) Arc voltage set point and actual value display monitoring function
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The height controller uses two rows of high-brightness digital tubes to display the arc
voltage value, the up row of green digital tubes to display the arc voltage set value, and
the down row of red digital tubes to display the actual arc voltage value. It is convenient
for users to monitor the arc voltage value in the cutting process in real time.
8) Menu operation
In the non-cutting state, you can enter the menu mode to change the parameters by
pressing the panel key. Parameters such as speed and operation mode can be flexibly
set.
9) Knob operation
The panel has three operation knobs, which can set parameters such as arc voltage,
initial positioning height and perforation delay.
10) Effective level setting
The input switching value can be set to be low-level or high-level, which is flexible to
adapt to the complex application environment on site. The default is active low. Changes
can be made through the menu.
11) Anti-collision function
In the cutting process, if the cutting torch touches the workpiece due to too low arc
voltage setting or nozzle loss, the height controller will immediately send a up signal to
avoid damage caused by the cutting torch hitting the workpiece all the time. In case of col-
lision in the cutting process, it is also possible to set the numerical control to stop cutting
after several collisions. By default, once collision occurs, the numerical control system will
be notified to stop cutting immediately. If the user does not connect the collision output
signal to the numerical control system, the numerical control system will continue cutting
when a collision occurs during cutting because the collision signal is not received. How-
ever, whether the numerical control system will stop cutting or not, in case of collision, the
height controller will automatically up the cutting torch to the initial positioning height.
In the non-cutting process, as long as the cutting torch touches the steel plate, the
cutting torch will automatically raise the height of a collision emergency up gun (normally,
the height is higher than the positioning height, and this parameter can be modified).
12) Intelligent adjustment for arc voltage
When using the arc voltage intelligent adjustment function, in the cutting process, if
the steel plate is touched twice in a row, the arc voltage setting value will Automatically in-
crease by a preset value (the parameter can be modified and the default value is 5V). For
example, the current arc voltage setting value is 110V. After the steel plate is touched
twice in a row, the arc voltage setting value will automatically increase by 5V to 115V, thus
increasing the torch height and preventing the workpiece from colliding again in the con-
tinuous cutting process.
13) Dynamic perforation
In the cutting process, under the condition of perforation delay, the cutting torch can
be up to a height at the moment of Arcing, and the cutting torch can be downed to the
original height before the perforation delay is finished. This function is an approximate dy-
namic perforation function. When piercing, the cutting torch is up a little, which can effec-
tively prevent slag splashing onto the cutting gun during piercing. If the dynamic perfora-
tion up time is set to 0, the cutting torch will not be up during arcing.
The dynamic perforation height can be adjusted in real time through the shortcut keys
of the operation panel.
14) Collision signal feedback
The height controller can immediately feed back the collision signal to the numerical
control system so as to prevent the cutting machine from still moving after collision. It is
also possible to set the height controller to feed back the collision signal to the numerical
control system after several collisions, so as to maintain the continuity of cutting (used
when cutting thin plates).
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1.3 Technical parameters

Table 3 F162X Series Height Controller Technical Parameters
F1620/F1621 F1627D F1628D/F1629D F1627S F1628S

Working DC24V±10%, 200W

voltage

Lifting mo- DC24 DC DC24 DC Motor, 120W Steppingor position

tor Motor, 45W servo motor

Type of PWM stepless speed regulation, H-bridge Pulse + direction

drive MOS drive

Working 0-50℃
tempera-
ture
Location Protective cap positioning or proximity switch positioning
mode

Arc voltage 0V~600V, sampling accuracy 0.2V, control accuracy 0.5V.

Partial volt- 100：1, 50:1(F1621 only support 100:1)
age ratio

Vertical Decided by motor and mechanical design

speed
Sensitivity Through adjustable parameters
Protection Overload protection, over temperature protection, short circuit protection,
under voltage protection, anti-reverse connection protection of power sup-
ply, etc.

1.4 Chassis installation dimensions

1.4.1 F1620/F1621 model

Chassis size: 271mm wide, 190mm deep (excluding rear terminal), 70mm high.
Chassis mounting screw positioning
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Figure 1.0.1 1F1620/F1621 installation dimensions of main engine.

1.4.2 F1627D and F1627S model

Installation dimension drawing of main machine

Figure 1.0.2 F1627 Series Host Installation Dimensions

Installation dimension drawing of voltage divider
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Figure 1.3 Installation dimension diagram of voltage divider

1.4.3 F1628D and F1628S model

Installation dimension drawing of operation panel and
host

Figure 1. 4 F1628 Series Panel Installation Dimensions

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Figure 1. 5 F1628 Series Host Installation Dimensions

 Installation dimension drawing of voltage divider

Figure 1.6 Installation dimension diagram of voltage divider

1.4.4 F1629D model

Figure 1.7 Installation dimension diagram of voltage divider

 Installation dimension drawing of voltage divider
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Figure 1.8 Installation dimension diagram of voltage divider

Chapter 2 System Operation

2.1 F162X Series Operation Panel Keys

2.1.1 F1620&F1628, F1629 series operation panel keys

(Note: the operation panel key instructions are only applicable to type F1620,
F1628D and F1628S arc voltage height controllers, and the operation interfaces of
F1627S and F1627D refer to the CNC numerical control system instructions)
Digtal
Working Arc-
Tube
Status Voltage Arcing IHS
Display
Indicator Setting test Height Menu Up

Allow
Piercing
Auto Down
Delay
THC

Figure 2. 1 F1620 Panel and Key Description

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Arc-
Working
LCD Voltage Arcing IHS
Status Menu Up
Display Setting Test Testing
Indicator

Allow Piercing
Down
Auto THC Delay

Figure 2. 2 F1628 Panel and Key Description

【▲】： Cutting torch up

【▼】：Cutting torch down

【Menu】: Enter the menu function key. In different states, it represents different
functions.
【 Confirm 】 ： After entering the menu, press this key for the first time to enter the
modification parameter. After the modification parameter is completed, press this key
again to confirm the modification parameter.
【＋】 ：F1620 When switching parameters, press this key to increment the Parame-
ter No.; When modifying a parameter, press this key to increment the parameter value.
In the F1628 series, under the non-menu interface, pressing this key directly can in-
crease the dynamic perforation value.
【－】 ：When modifying a parameter, press this key to decrement the parameter
value.
In the F1628 series, under the non-menu interface, pressing this key directly can
down the dynamic perforation value.
【Auto/Manual】：【Auto/Manual】is used to switch the allowed state of Automatic
height adjustment. Each time the【Auto/Manual】is pressed, the "Auto/Manual" indicator
above the key changes state. If the "Auto/Manual" indicator light is on, it indicates that Au-
tomatic height adjustment is allowed. At this time, automatic height adjustment can be
performed during cutting. If the "Auto/Manual" indicator light is turned off by pressing the
【Auto/Manual】, the height adjustment device pauses automatic height adjustment. The
"Auto/Manual" light is lit by default when starting up, and it is in the state of allowing auto-
matic adjustment.
【Arcing Test】 ：In case of non-cutting and non-menu operation, press and hold this
key, plasma will start arc (arcing relay is closed), and release this key to stop Arcing (arc-
ing relay is open). When the arcing test key is released, the cutting torch will be up up-
ward, and the up height is the height of the gun up after cutting.
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【Positioning Test】 ：Under the condition of non-cutting and non-menu operation,

press this key once to start the initial positioning operation until the positioning is com-
pleted. If this key is pressed again during positioning, or the torch up key [▲] is pressed,
positioning will be stopped immediately. The indicator lamp above the【Positioning Test】
is always lit during the positioning test. After the positioning test is completed, the lamp
goes out.

2.1.2 F1621 series operation panel keys

Figure 2. 3 F1621 Panel and Key Description

(Note: the operation panel key instructions are only applicable to type F1621, and the ro-
tation function refer to 2.1.1)

Key Function Rotation Func- Other Rotation Function

tion
① Arc Voltage Setting Auto/Manual
② Punch Delay Arcing Test
③ Dynamic Punching Time Dynamic Test
④ Positioning Height Positioning Test Under the menu interface, Ro-
tate the positioning height key to
select parameters. Then press
the key of "OK", adjust it to
change the parameters.

【▲】 ： Cutting torch up, Under the SYS interface, the gun is lowered to the ‘+’ but-
ton.
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【▼】 ：Cutting torch down, Under the SYS interface, the gun is lowered into a ‘-’ but-
ton.
【Menu】: Enter the menu function key. In different states, it represents different
functions.
【Confirm】 ：The confirm button. After entering the menu, press this key for the first
time to enter the modification parameter. After the modification parameter is completed,
press this key again to confirm the modification parameter.

2.2 F162X series operation panel interface

(Note: the operation panel interface description is only applicable to type
F1620,F1621, F1628D and F1628S arc voltage height controllers, and the operation inter-
faces of F1627S and F1627D refer to the CNC numerical control system description)

Figure 2. 4 F1628 Series Panel and Key Description

2.2.1 Panel operation

Table 4 Digital Tube Display and Rotation Operation

Default When When When rotating for 5 Press Zone ± 6
display rotating for rotating hours hours
3 hours for 4
hours
Display Setting Set arc Show Dly Show IHS Show PIR
area 1 arc volt- voltage
age value
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Display Real-time Real-time Punching Positioning height (arc Dynamic perfora-

area 2 arc volt- arc voltage time striking height) tion height
age Unit s (f1620, f1628d) Unit s (F1620,
Unit mm(F1628S) f1682d); Unit
mm(F1628S).

2.2.2 Work status indicator

The panel has 8 operating status indicators:
Motor up: This light will be on when the cutting torch ups.
Automatic height adjustment: this light is on, indicating that the height adjust-
ment device is in an Automatic height adjustment state. Four conditions shall be met
for the Automatic turn-up indicator to illuminate:
1) The panel Auto/Manual indicator light is on.
2) Enable the Automatic signal (CNC_AUTOMATIC) connected with the nu-
merical control system.
3) The height controller detects arc voltage.
4) The actual arc voltage does not exceed the set arc voltage value + over-arc
voltage protection value (generally 30V).
Perforation completion: this light is on, indicating that the system has detected
the effective arc voltage value and the perforation is completed (referring to the time
delay of perforation of the height controller, excluding the perforation delay of the nu-
merical control system).
Arcing indicator: This indicator light illuminates to indicate that an Arcing com-
mand has been issued. When cutting with the "Arcing with initial positioning" signal,
after the initial positioning is completed, the Arcing command is issued and the indi-
cator light is lit.
During the arcing test, the indicator light is always on.
Motor down indicator: This indicator lights up when the cutting torch is down.
Collision indicator: this indicator will illuminate when the protective cap touches
the work piece or the proximity switch disengages to trigger a collision signal.
Auto/Manual: The light above the [Auto/Manual] key indicates whether Automatic
adjustment is allowed. This light is on, the height controller allows automatic height
adjustment, this light is off, and the height controller prohibits Automatic height ad-
justment. This light will come on by default after starting the machine. Press the
[Auto/Manual] once to change the state of the lamp once.
Positioning test: the light above the key [Positioning Test]. During the initial posi-
tioning test, the light is on, indicating that it is in the positioning test, while in other
states, the indicator is off.

2.3 F162X series menu operation

(Note: F162X series menu operation is only applicable to F1620, F1628D and
F1628S arc voltage height controllers, and the operation interfaces of F1627S and
F1627D refer to CNC numerical control system description)
This series of height controllers are equipped with concise menus, which can set
many parameters and flexibly adapt to various working conditions. The menu operation
uses four keys, namely 【Menu】, 【Confirm】, 【+】 and 【-】. The parameters are
displayed by double-row digital tubes, the Parameter No. is displayed by up-row digital
tubes, and the parameter value is displayed by down-row digital tubes.
When used on site, the Parameter No. and its meaning can be referred to the con-
cise parameter table printed on the top of the chassis.
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Press the【+】 【-】directly under the arc voltage setting interface, the up row of
green digital tubes will display "PIR" and the down row of red digital tubes will display the
perforation height value. The perforation height is set by delay in seconds. The perforation
height is the height from the steel plate in millimeters (mm).
Press the 【Menu】 to enter the menu operation mode in the non-cutting state and
without arcing test and initial positioning test. After entering the menu mode, the keys
【Positioning Test】【Arcing Test】etc. do not work, only the【▲】,【▼】and THC_UP
and THC_DN signals from numerical control can work. In menu mode, test operation and
cutting cannot be performed.

2.3.1 Menu mode conversion

First Second Third Fourth Fifth

1.Woking Mode 2. P Parameter mode 3. H Parameter mode 4. L Parameter mode 5. SYS Parameter mode
Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu
Green LED：125 Green LED：P00 Green LED：Hxx Green LED：Lxx Green LED：Lxx
Red LED: 000 Red LED: 001 Red LED: 000 Red LED: 000 Red LED: 000

Figure 2.5 Menu Mode Conversion Process

The height controller has four submenus, namely “Pxx”“Hxx”“Lxx”“SYS”, plus a non-
menu mode, with five states. In the non-cutting mode, press the 【Menu】 to cycle
through the five states.
Note: In the non-menu mode, if the test operation is in progress or the automatic ad-
justment is in progress, you cannot enter the menu mode or modify the parameters. Simi-
larly, if you have entered the menu mode, you cannot perform the test operation or the Au-
tomatic adjustment. The two are interlocked. Please note that users must remember to
exit the menu mode in time after modifying the parameters.

2.3.2 Submenu browsing and modification

When switching to the corresponding menu interface according to the menu mode
shown in Figure 2.4, it will be in the viewing mode by default, displaying the first parame-
ter of the submenu. for example, the first parameter of the first submenu in the p parame-
ter mode is "restore factory parameters", the top green LED will display "P00", and the
bottom red LED will display "1" (i.e., the value of P00).
In the view mode of the submenu, press the 【+】 to switch to the next parameter of
the submenu at the same level. For example, it is currently "P00". Press the 【+】 to
switch to “P01”. The top green LED displays “P01”, the bottom red LED displays the value
of P01. Press the 【+】 again to switch to "P02", and so on. Similarly, you can press the
【-】 to return to the previous parameter in turn.
In the view mode of the submenu, press the 【Confirm】 to enter the modification
mode of the current parameter. At this time, the red LED starts flashing, indicating that the
parameter is waiting for modification. At this time, press the 【+】
【-】 to increase or
down the value. The red LED is displayed as the modified value. After the parameter is
changed, press the【Confirm】 to confirm the save and press the【Menu】to cancel the
save.
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Press the【Confirm】to confirm the save, and the red LED will stop blinking and dis-
play the modified value. If the parameter is changed, but the save is cancelled by press-
ing the 【Menu】 key, the red LED stops flashing and the parameter value before modifi-
cation is displayed.
The submenu “Pxx” has two tables. Table 5 is applicable to F1620, F1621, F1627D
and F1628D "P00" to "P21" with a total of 22 parameter values. Table 6 is only applicable
to F1627S, F1628S "P00" to "P27" with a total of 26 parameter values, all of which con-
tain various quantitative parameters. All parameters under this submenu can be modified.
The submenu "Hxx" contains a total of 9 parameter values "H01" to "H09" to check
whether the input port signal is high or low. The parameters under this submenu can only
be viewed and cannot be modified. Note: During cutting, press the【Menu】 k to view the
level status of the input port.
The submenu "Lxx" contains a total of 9 parameter values “L01”~“L09”, which are
used to set whether the input port signal is active at low level or high level. All parameters
under this submenu can be modified.
The submenu "SYS" is used to display the current program Version No.

2.3.3 P Parameter list

Table 5P Parameter List (for F1620, F1621, F1627D, F1628D and F1629D)

Parameter Setting Adjust Initial Green Red Note Detailed description

No. range step parameter LED LED
size

P00 0-1 1 1 P00 1 Restore Factory If P00 is changed to 0 and

Parameters/Modify Parameter saved, various parameters
of the equipment will be
Interval
restored to factory param-
eters. When P00 is viewed
after exiting, P00 will still
be displayed as 1.
P01 0-50 1 50 P01 50 Manual up speed. 0 is the
smallest and 50 is the largest.
CNC_THC_UP also uses this
speed.

P02 0-50 1 50 P02 50 Manual descent speed. 0 is

50 the smallest and 50 is the
largest. CNC_THC_DN also
uses this speed.
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P03 0-50 1 50 P03 50 Automatic up speed. 0 is the

smallest and 50 is the largest.

P04 0-50 1 50 P04 50 Automatic descent speed. 0 is

the smallest and 50 is the
largest.
P05 10-10 1 30 P05 30 Over-arc voltage protection In the plasma cutting pro-
0 value. Unit: volts (v). Prevent cess, if the cutting gun
the arc voltage from suddenly passes through the cutting
increasing too much to cause seam (e.g. lead-in wire) or
the cutting torch to drop rap- cuts out the steel plate, the
idly. arc voltage will up instan-
taneously. If there is no arc
voltage protection, the cut-
ting gun will drop rapidly.
In the most serious case,
the cutting gun will quickly
hit the workpiece and
damage the cutting torch.
After setting this parame-
ter, the cutting torch can
be effectively protected.

P06 1-10 1 1 P06 1 Accuracy of arc voltage adjust- When the difference be-
ment. Unit: volts (v). tween arc voltage and ac-
tual arc voltage is set within
this value range, the torch
height will not be adjusted.
For example P06=3, if the
arc voltage and actual arc
voltage down value are less
than 3V, the torch height will
not be adjusted.

P07 1-50 1 6 P07 6 Sensitivity coefficient. The The larger the value is, the
greater the coefficient, the faster the cutting torch is
higher the sensitivity. Too high adjusted. However, if the
sensitivity will easily cause the parameter is too large, the
cutting torch to vibrate at the cutting torch will easily vi-
equilibrium position. brate at the equilibrium po-
sition. If the parameter is
too small, the cutting torch
may not be able to track the
change of the plate.
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P08 0.1-9. 0.01 2 P08 2.0 Time of emergency gun up in In the non-cutting process,
9 collision. Unit: seconds (s). when the cutting torch
Emergency gun up time when touches the steel plate, the
cutting torch encounters steel gun shall be up up at the
plate during non-cutting pro- fastest speed for emer-
cess. gency time.
P09 3-20 1 5 P09 5 Intelligent adjustment value of When there are two consec-
arc voltage. Unit: volts (v). If utive collisions in the cutting
the steel plate is continuously process, the height control-
touched in the cutting process, ler automatically increases
the arc voltage setting value the set arc voltage by P09.
will Automatically increase the This function can make up
parameter value. This function for the inaccurate arc volt-
is only enabled when P10=1 age caused by the aging of
and P11>=2. cutting nozzle or motor, and
can ensure the continuous
operation of cutting.

P10 0 or1 0 P10 0 Enable intelligent adjustment of

arc voltage. Set to 1 to allow
intelligent adjustment of arc
voltage.

P11 0-5 1 0 P11 0 Number of collisions allowed For example, if this parame-
during cutting. Set to 0 to indi- ter is set to 1, the height
cate that once collision is de- controller will not send a
tected during cutting, a colli- collision signal to CNC dur-
sion stop signal will be sent ing the first collision in the
cutting process,

to CNC immediately. and CNC will continue cut-

ting, but the height control-
ler will Automatically raise
the cutting torch to an initial
positioning height. If the col-
lision occurs for the second
time, the height controller
will send a collision signal to
the CNC, and CNC will im-
mediately stop cutting after
receiving this signal. The
output port of the height
controller for sending colli-
sion signals to CNC is TO
CNC COLLISION.
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P12 0or1 - 1 P12 1 The motor is switched between For example, P12 is cur-
forward and reverse rotation. rently set to 1, if the motor is
Changing this parameter can downed by pressing the up
change the rotation direction of key, P12 is changed to 0,
the motor. and the motor is raised by
pressing the up key; or vice
versa, Dallas to the audito-
rium

P13 0or1 - 1 P13 1 Proximity switch collision de- Set to 1, proximity switch
tection enabled. Set to 1 to al- collision detection is used;
low proximity switch collision set to 0, proximity switch
detection. Set to 0 is not al- collision detection is not
lowed. used. When it is set to 1, it
is necessary to connect the
proximity switch and ensure
that the proximity switch is
not disengaged, otherwise
the lifting motor will always
up due to continuous receiv-
ing of collision signals.

P14 1-50 1 50 P14 50 Brake acceleration. Set to 50, This parameter sets the
the braking speed is the fast- speed of deceleration when
est. parking. The larger the set
value, the faster the decel-
eration and the shorter the
parking time. The default
maximum value is 50.
P15 1-100 1 100 P15 100 Reverse acceleration. The Speed adjustment step size
larger the value, the smaller when the motor reverses.
the inversion transition time. When the motor speed
changes or changes from
positive to negative, the
larger the parameter, the
shorter the

transition time during speed

adjustment. The user can
adjust it according to the
specific situation when us-
ing it, and the default is the
maximum value of 100.
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P16 0.1-2 0.01 0.2 P16 0.2 Introduction time during arc cal- After the Arcing command is
endaring. Unit: seconds (s). issued, the arc voltage
value is sampled after the
delay of the time. This time
is used to avoid the interfer-
ence of high-frequency arc
voltage at the moment of
arcing.

P17 0-10 0.1 1 P17 1.0 Startup up time. Unit: seconds The time when the cutting
(s). torch will automatically up
after the height controller is
powered on. This parameter
can ensure that the cutting
torch is far away from the
steel plate after power-on,
thus avoiding collision
caused by moving the cut-
ting torch upon power-on.

P18 0.1-10 0.1 2 P18 2.0 Time for gun up after cutting is Used to up the cutting torch
completed. Unit: seconds (s). to a height after cutting is
completed. During the arcing
test, release the 【Arcing
Test】 and the torch will also
up for this time.

P19 0-9.9 0.01 0 P19 0 Dynamic perforation height. When the perforation delay
Unit: seconds (s). is not 0, this parameter can
be used to issue an arcing
command to raise the cut-
ting torch while starting the
arc.
Before the perforation is
completed, the cutting torch
will be downed to its original
height. When piercing, the
cutting torch is up a little,
which can effectively pre-
vent slag splashing onto the
cutting gun during piercing.
If this parameter is set to 0,
the cutting torch will not be
up

during arcing.
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P20 0-20 0.1 6 P20 6.0 High speed drop time for dual In two-speed positioning, the
speed positioning. Unit: sec- motor first descends at the
highest speed for this time,
onds
then descends at the low
(s). In the process of double- speed until collision, with the
speed positioning, the time of low speed being 1/4 of the
high-speed descent. high speed. If set to 0, the
motor will directly drop at 1/4
of the high speed.

P21 0-1 1 1 P21 1 Protective cap collision de- If it is set to 1, the protective
tection enabled. Set to 1 to al- cap collision detection is
low the use of protective cap used, and if it is set to 0, the
collision detection, set to 0 is protective cap is not used to
not allowed. detect collision. If you do not
use a protective cap to de-
tect collisions, set this pa-
rameter to 0.

Table 6 P Parameter List (for F1627S, F1628S)

Param Setting Adjust Initial Green Red Note Detailed description
eter range step param LED LED
No. size
eter

P00 0-1 1 1 P00 1 Restore Factory parame- If P00 is changed to 0 and saved,
ters/Modify Parameter Interval various parameters of the equip-
ment will be restored to factory pa-
rameters. When P00 is viewed af-
ter exiting, P00 will still be dis-
played as 1.
P01 1-500 1 50 P01 50 Unit: mm/s. Manual up speed

P02 1-500 1 50 P02 50 Unit: mm/s. Manual

descent speed

P03 1-500 1 50 P03 50 Unit: mm/s. Automatic up

speed
P04 1-500 1 50 P04 50 Unit: mm/s. Automatic de-
scent speed
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P05 10-10 1 30 P05 30 Over-arc voltage protection In the plasma cutting process, if
0 value. Unit: volts (v). Prevent the cutting gun passes through the
the arc voltage from suddenly cutting seam (e.g. lead-in wire) or
increasing too much to cause cuts out the steel plate, the arc
the cutting torch to drop rap- voltage will up instantaneously. If
idly. there is no arc voltage protection,
the cutting gun will drop rapidly. In
the most serious case, the cutting
gun will quickly hit the workpiece
and damage the cutting torch. Af-
ter setting this parameter, the cut-
ting torch can be effectively pro-
tected.

P06 1-10 1 1 P06 1 Accuracy of arc voltage ad- When the difference between arc
justment. Unit: volts (v). voltage and actual arc voltage is
set within this value range, the
torch height will not be adjusted.
For example P06=3, if the arc volt-
age and actual arc voltage down
value are less than 3V, the torch
height will not be adjusted.

P07 1-50 1 10 P07 10 Sensitivity coefficient. The The larger the value is, the faster
greater the coefficient, the the cutting torch is adjusted. How-
higher the sensitivity. Too high ever, if the parameter is too large,
sensitivity will easily cause the cutting torch will easily vibrate
the cutting torch to vibrate at at the equilibrium position. If the
the equilibrium position. parameter is too small, the cutting
torch may not be able to track the
change of the plate.

P08 1-999 1 200 P08 200 Time of emergency gun up in In the non-cutting process, when
collision. Unit: seconds (s). the cutting torch touches the steel
Emergency gun up time when plate, the gun shall be up up at the
cutting torch encounters steel fastest speed for emergency time.
plate during non-cutting pro-
cess.
P09 3-20 1 5 P09 5 Intelligent adjustment value of When there are two consecutive
arc voltage. Unit: volts (v). If collisions in the cutting process,
the steel plate is continuously the height controller automatically
touched in the cutting pro- increases the set arc voltage by
cess, the arc voltage setting P09. This function can make up for
value will Automatically in- the inaccurate arc voltage caused
crease the parameter value. by the aging of cutting nozzle or
This function is only enabled motor, and can ensure the continu-
when P10=1 and P11>=2. ous operation of cutting.
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P10 0or1 0 P10 0 Enable intelligent adjustment

of arc voltage. Set to 1 to al-
low intelligent adjustment of
arc voltage.

P11 0-5 1 0 P11 0 Number of collisions allowed For example, if this parameter is
during cutting. Set to 0 to indi- set to 1, the height controller will
cate that once collision is de- not send a collision signal to CNC
tected during cutting, a colli- during the first collision in the cut-
sion stop signal will be sent to ting process, and CNC will con-
CNC immediately. tinue cutting, but the height con-
troller will

Automatically raise the cutting

torch to an initial positioning
height. If the collision occurs for
the second time, the height con-
troller will send a collision signal to
the CNC, and CNC will immedi-
ately stop cutting after receiving
this signal. The output port of the
height controller for sending colli-
sion signals to CNC is TO CNC
COLLISION.

P12 0or1 1 P12 1 The motor is switched be- For example, P12 is currently set
tween forward and reverse ro- to 1, if the motor is downed by
tation. Changing this parame- pressing the up key, P12 is
ter can change the rotation di- changed to 0, and the motor is
rection of the motor. raised by pressing the up key; or
vice versa, Dallas to the audito-
rium
P13 0or1 1 P13 1 Proximity switch collision de- Set to 1, proximity switch collision
tection enabled. Set to 1 to al- detection is used; set to 0, proxim-
low proximity switch collision ity switch collision detection is not
detection. Set to 0 is not al- used. When it is set to 1, it is nec-
lowed. essary to connect the proximity
switch and ensure that the proxim-
ity switch is not disengaged, other-
wise the lifting motor will always up
due to continuous receiving of col-
lision signals.

P14 1-999 1 500 P14 500 Acceleration. Unit: mm/s2. Acceleration

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P16 0.1-2 0.01 0.2 P16 0.2 Introduction time during arc After the arcing command is is-
calendering. Unit: seconds sued, the arc voltage value is sam-
(s). pled after the delay of the time.
This time is used to avoid the inter-
ference of high-frequency arc volt-
age at the moment of arcing.

P17 0or1 0 P17 0 Boot up enable. Unit: seconds After the height controller is pow-
(s). ered on for the first time, the cut-
ting torch will Automatically up until
it meets the up limit.
Note: This parameter is set to 0
during the first installation and de-
bugging, and will not be activated
until the up and down limits and
motor direction are correct.

P18 0-999 1 100 P18 100 Up the gun height after cutting Used to up the cutting torch to a
is completed. Unit: mm. height after cutting is completed.
During the arcing test, release the

【Arcing Test】 and the torch will

also up for this time.

P19 1-20 0.1 3 P19 3.0 Dynamic perforation height. After successful arc ignition, the
Unit: seconds (s). height of the cutting gun from the
steel plate during perforation.

P20 10-20 1 20 P20 20 High speed drop time for dual If set to 0, the motor will directly
0 speed positioning. Unit: mm. drop at 1/4 of the high speed. In
In two-speed positioning, the case of startup and power-on, col-
motor first descends the lision alarm, manual up and fall,
height at the highest speed, idle time exceeding 30s, and ab-
then descends at the low normality of the height controller, a
speed until collision, and the slow positioning will be Automati-
low speed is 1/4 of the high cally performed to reposition the
speed. height of the workpiece.

P21 0-1 1 1 P21 1 Collision detection of protec- Set to 1 to use protective cap colli-
tive cap is allowed. sion detection, set to 0 not to use
protective cap collision detection.

P26 0-20 1 2 P26 2 Cutting height. Unit: mm. After the perforation time is over,
the cutting gun needs to be
downed to a certain cutting height.
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P27 1-999 1 200 P27 200 The integer part of the pulse When the cutting gun moves 1mm,
equivalent. Unit: p/mm. the number of pulses that the sys-
tem needs to emit. When the
height controller is used for the
first time, the parameter shall be
adjusted first.
P28 0- 0.01 0 P28 0 The fractional part of the When the cutting gun moves 1mm,
0.99 pulse equivalent. Unit: p/mm. the number of pulses that the sys-
tem needs to emit. When the
height controller is used for the
first time, the parameter shall be
adjusted first.
P29 1-500 1 50 P29 50 Automatic speed adjustment. The maximum speed that the
Unit: mm/s. height controller can reach when
working in the Automatic height
adjustment state. If the speed is
too small, it will lead to insensitive
tracking of the height controller.

P30 0-3 1 0 P30 0 Delay in completing gun up. After the cutting is finished, the
Unit: s. height controller will delay the
time, and then up the gun. The
height of the up is the height of the
gun.

2.3.4 H status list

The red LED shows the high and low level state of the input port, with 0 representing
the input low level and 1 representing the input high level.

Table 7 H Status List

Parameter Parameter Green Red Remarks
No. range LED LED

H01 0or1 H01 0 CNC _ Auto/Manual signal level status.

H02 0or1 H02 0 CNC up (CNC_THC_UP) signal level state.
H03 0or1 H03 0 CNC down (CNC_THC_DN) signal level state.
H04 0or1 H04 0 The state of the signal level of the starting arc
(CNC_IHSAON) of the CNC belt with initial IHS

H05 0or1 H05 0 CNC arcing without initial IHS

(CNC_EXAON) signal level state.
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H06 0or1 H06 0 Motor up limit (UP_LIMIT) signal level state.

H07 0or1 H07 0 Motor down limit (DN_LIMIT) signal level status.
H08 0or1 H08 0 Protective cap collision detection signal level
status.
H09 0or1 H09 0 Proximity switch collision detection signal level
state.

2.3.5 L Parameter list

The red LED shows whether the input port signal is active low or active high. 0
means the input port is active at low level and 1 means the input port is active at high
level. When the low level is active, if the current actual level of the input signal is 0, it indi-
cates that the signal has occurred. For example, when "L05" is set to 0, it is found that
"H04" is 0, which indicates that the signal is valid now, i.e. the arcing signal with initial po-
sitioning sent by the numerical control system is valid. If "H04" is 1, it indicates that the
current numerical control system has not sent the arcing signal with initial positioning.
The system default input is active low.Users can adjust according to actual usage.

Table 8 L Parameter List

Parameter Parame Default Green Red Remarks
No. ter parameter LED LED
range
L01 0or1 0 L01 0 CNC Automatic (CNC_ Auto/Manual) ac-
tive level.

L02 0or1 0 L02 0 CNC up (CNC_THC_UP) active level.

L03 0or1 0 L03 0 CNC down (CNC_THC_UP) active level.
L04 0or1 0 L04 0 Effective level of （CNC_IHSAON） sig-
nal with initial positioning.

L05 0or1 0 L05 0 CNC Arcing (CNC_EXAON) Signal Ef-

fective
Level Without Initial Positioning.
L06 0or1 1 L06 1 Active level of motor up limit (UP_LIMIT)
signal.

L07 0or1 1 L07 1 Effective level of motor down limit

(DN_LIMIT) signal.
L08 0or1 0 L08 0 Effective level of protective cap collision
detection signal.

L 09 0or1 0 L09 0 The proximity switch detects the effec-

tive level of the signal.
Note: The default motor limit L06 and L07 are set to 1, that is, the motor limit switch
should be connected in the form of a normally closed contact. Users can adjust according
to the actual situation. If the lifting motor does not have a limit switch, it can be discon-
nected, but L06 and L07 need to be set to 0.
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2.4 Work process

2.4.1 Cutting process with initial positioning

When the IHS_ARCON signal with initial positioning is valid, the height controller first
performs initial positioning operation: the cutting torch is downed until collision occurs,
then the cutting torch is up to the initial positioning height, the height controller issues an
arcing command to control the arcing relay to close, the plasma power source starts arc-
ing, and after arcing is successful, the height controller sends an Arcing success signal to
the numerical control system after the perforation delay time. The numerical control sys-
tem starts cutting. If the height controller is in the automatic permission state and the nu-
merical control system has sent an Automatic height adjustment signal, the height control-
ler is in the Automatic height adjustment state. During cutting, if the 【Auto/Manual】of
the height controller panel is pressed to make the height controller withdraw from the au-
tomatic permission state, the automatic height adjustment will be suspended, and the cut-
ting torch will remain at the same height. If the 【Auto/Manual】 is pressed again to make
the height controller return to the automatic permission state, the height controller will
continue to automatically adjust the height. After cutting is completed, the numerical con-
trol system turns off the IHS_ARCON signal, and the height controller automatically con-
trols the cutting torch to raise to the set height.

2.4.2 Cutting process of direct arcing without initial

positioning
When the arcing signal connected to the numerical control system is a direct arcing
operation (DIR_ARCON) signal without initial positioning, the height controller does not
perform initial positioning operation, but directly issues an arcing command to control the
arcing relay to close, the plasma power source starts arcing, and after arcing is success-
ful, the height controller sends an arcing success signal to the numerical control system
after a perforation delay time. The numerical control system starts cutting. If the height
controller is in the automatic permission state and the numerical control system has sent
an Automatic height adjustment signal, the height controller is in the automatic height ad-
justment state. During cutting, if the 【Auto/Manual】 of the height controller panel is
pressed to make the height controller withdraw from the Automatic permission state, the
automatic height adjustment will be suspended, and the cutting torch will remain at the
same height. If the 【Auto/Manual】 is pressed again to make the height controller return
to the Automatic permission state, the height controller will continue to automatically ad-
just the height. After the cutting is completed, the numerical control system turns off the
DIR_ARCON signal, and the height controller automatically controls the cutting torch to
raise to the set height.
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2.4.3 Workflow

Torch Height

f
A: Initial height
b b: Low speed IHS starting height
c: IHS HEIGHT
d d: Dynamic piercing height
e
e: Cutting Height
c f : Up height after cutting.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Time

0-1: High-speed IHS and descending stage. 5-6: Piercing delay

1-2: Low speed descending phase. 6-7: Tracking cutting height
2: Torch touch the workpiece, IHS done 7-8: Cutting stage
2-3: IHS torch up stage 8: Cutting done
3-4: Arcing stage 8-9: Torch up delay
4-5：Arcing success, Dynamic piercing torch up. 9-10: Torch lifting up

Figure 2.6 Workflow

When the input IHS_ARCON signal is valid, the complete flow of 0 ~ 10 is exe-
cuted.
When the input DIR_ARCON signal is valid, the flow of 3-10 is executed.

2.4.4 Dynamic Punching instructions

DC Motor
Note that T0 is the time set by the arc voltage delay introduction time (P16) parameter.
T1 is the time set by the panel rotate punch delay，T2 is the time set for the dynamic
punch height (P19) parameter.
1.if T2<=(T0+T1)/2，The rise time of the punch is T2，The punch time can hold is T =
(T0+T1)-(T2*2)，The fall time of the punch is also T2，The total dynamic punching time
is T0+T1.
2.if T2>(T0+T1)/2, The rise time of the punch is (T0+T1)/2，The time taken for the punch
hold time is 0, The time for the punch to fall is equal to the rise .Under the condition of
this parameter setting, it is found that the dynamic punching process is short or almost
none, please increase the value of T0, T1.
The above applies to F1620、F1627D and F168D/F1629D.

Stepper Motor
Note that H0 is the height set by the panel rotate positioning height，H1 is the height set
for the dynamic punch height (P19) parameter，T is the time set by the panel rotate
punch delay，H2 is the height set for the cutting height (P26) parameter.
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1.If H0 < H1, H2 < H1, the height at which the punch rises is H1, the punch time can hold
is T, and the height at which the punch lowered is H2, the dynamic punching is normal.
2.If H0 < H1, H2 > = H1, the punching only up, and no down.
3.If H0>=H1, H2>=H1 and >=H0, the punching no up, and no down, there is no Dynamic
perforation action.
4. If H0>=H1 and H2<H0, the punching no up and only down.
The above applies to F1627S, F168S.

2.4.5 Height mode instruction

When in the height mode, the height will be controlled that based on the height be-
tween the torch and the plate after piercing. It applies for the torch which its electrode
consume fast (when having the same voltage, the torch getting closer to the plate).
Choosing the height mode can avoid this situation. This function only applies to
F1628D/F1629D,
F1627D (only with F2000 series).

2.4.6 Multiple THC I/O synchronize signal

Only the model F1629D has this function. When activate this function, two THC will
synchronize the I/O signal, caused both of them work together.
Activate method is change parameter P22 from 0 to 1.
Wiring method is shown as figure 2.8

Figure 2.7 Wiring diagram for Multiple THC IO Signal Synchronization

Note:
1. This function cannot work with CAN. Please do not connect with CAN if the user
enable the IO signal Synchronization.
2. When the switch is ON, the matching relay should be disconnected, and the THC
will be enabled.
3. If the user need to disable the certain THC, please make sure the match relay is
connected(the switch is off).
4. The switches are not necessary.
5. There is no limitation for the numbers of the THCs, please make sure your wiring
is correct as the above diagram.
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Chapter 3 Interface Connection

3.1 F162X Wiring Diagram

3.1.1 F1620 model controller view

Working Arc-
Voltage IHS
Status Digital Arcing
setting Height
Indicator Tube Test Menu Up

Allow
Piercing
Auto Down
Delay
THC

Figure 3. 1 F1620 Chassis View

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3.1.2 F1621 model controller view/

Status Tube Menu Up
Indicator Auto/Manual Arcing test

Dynamic piercing IHS HEIGHT/ Down

/Dynamic pierce IHS test
test

Figure 3. 2 F1621 Chassis View

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3.1.3 F1620/F1621 Wiring Diagram

PE
SHIELD Ohnmic IHS collision detection

WORK Plasma Power Source +

ELECTRODE Plasma Power Source -

Voltage- Magnetic Ring + Shield cable

divider

Electorde-
Work
Plasma
START1
Power
PLASMA START2

+24V
ARCSTART_2

24VGND
ARCSTART_1
COM Brown Power source-
SIGNAL Black Signal
+24V Blue Power source +
F1621 Type THC

Magnetic Ring + Shield cable

Torch

24V-
24V+ 24V DC Power
TORTH

MOTOR2
Proximity
MOTOR1
Switch
TO

Lifting Motor
COM
DOWN_LIMIT
UP_LIMIT

Retaining Cap
To the Ground

PE
Workpiece
COLLSION
COM
TRANSFER_2
TO CNC

TRANSFER_1
DIR_ARCON CNC
HIS_ARCON
DOWN
UP
AUTO
SWITCH
POWER

USB

Figure 3. 3 F1621 General Wiring Diagram

3.1.4 F1620 CNC interface

This series of height controllers are connected to the numerical control system through a
10-core socket. The pin definition is as follows:
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CNC
TO CNC
AUTO Auto Signal
1.1
UP Up Signal
1.2
DOWN Down Signal
1.3
IHS_ARCON Initial IHS Signal
1.4
DIR_ARCON Direct Arcing Signal
1.5
TRANSFER_1 Piercing done 1
1.6
TRANSFER_2 Piercing done 2
1.7

1.8 COM COM

COLLISION Collision signal

1.9
PE To the Ground
1.10

Figure 3. 4 F1620 wiring of numerical control system

Note:
1) The signals connected with the numerical control are isolated by optical coupler,
and the default low level is valid (can be modified to high level is valid).
2) Perforation completion signals (TRANSFER_1, TRANSFER_2) are a pair of nor-
mally open contacts of the relay. When the effective arc voltage is detected after the per-
foration is completed, the contact is closed; When the arc does not start, the contacts re-
main open. Table 9 Definition of CNC Interface
Pin No. Signal Content

1.1 Automatic Signal Automatic up enable: default low is valid. Con-

(Auto/Manual) (Automatic) nect the closing and raising of the numerical
control system, or corner signals, or corner
signals of low speed, etc.

1.2 Up Cutting torch up control signal: the default low

level is valid. CNC controls the height control-
ler through this interface, thus controlling the
torch to up.

1.3 Down Cutting torch downing control signal: the de-

fault low level is valid. CNC controls the height
controller through this interface, thus control-
ling the cutting torch to descend.

1.4 Starting arc signal with initial Arcing signal with initial positioning: the default
positioning (IHSARCON) low level is valid. When CNC cutting, output
low level to the interface, and the height con-
troller starts positioning and arcing.

1.5 Direct arcing signal Direct arcing signal (no initial positioning pro-
cess required): the default low level is valid.

1.6 Perforation completion signal Output perforation completion signal: after

(TRANSFER1) Arcing, effective arc voltage is detected after
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1.7 Perforation completion signal perforation delay time, closing the pair of con-
(TRANSFER2) tacts of TRANSFER1 and TRANSFER2. This
point is the normally open contact of the relay.
This port is the arcing success feedback sig-
nal.
1.8 Control signal COMmon Pin 1.1, pin 1.2, pin 1.3, pin 1.4, pin 1.5, pin
terminal (com) 1.9 all use this interface as a common termi-
nal for control signals and are connected to
the signal ground of the numerical control sys-
tem.
1.9 COLLISION feedback signal Output collision signal: open drain output, pull
load shall be connected externally. When the
height controller detects a collision, this pin
will output a low signal. After receiving the col-
lision signal, the numerical control system im-
mediately stops cutting.

3.1.5 Lifting motor, limit switch and power supply

This series of height controllers use DC 24V power supply, with the maximum power
supply range of 24V±10%. The power of DC 24V depends on the motor power, and the
DC power supply power should be > motor power * 2.
The power interface uses the same set of plugs as the motor and the motor limit inter-
face.
Socket wiring is defined as follows:

TO TORCH
UP_LIMIT Up Limit
2.1
DOWN_LMIIT Down Limit
2.2

2.3 COM COM

MOTOR1
2.4 24V DC Motor
MOTOR2
2.5
24V+
2.6
DC 24V Input
2.7 24V-

Figure 3.5 Power supply, motor and limit port

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Normally, the motor limit switch adopts normally closed contact. The default limit
switch of the height controller is normally closed, so parameters L06 and L07 should be
set to 1. If normally open contacts are used, parameters L06 and L07 shall be set to 0.
Table 10 TO TORCH Interface 7-Core Socket Pin Description
Pin No. Signal Content
2.1 UP_LIMIT Up limit input of DC motor. For normally
closed contacts, pin 2.1 and pin 2.3 are
shorted when the limit switch is not activated.
When the motor encounters the limit switch,
the limit switch is activated and pin 2.1 is dis-
connected from pin 2.3.
2.2 DOWN_LIMIT Down limit input of DC motor. For normally
closed contacts, pin 2.2 and pin 2.3 are
shorted when the limit switch is not activated.
When the motor encounters the limit switch,
the limit switch is activated and pin 3 is dis-
connected from pin 5.
2.3 COM Pin 2.3, Limit Common COM
2.4,2.5 MOTOR1，MOTOR2 The DC motor drive output is connected to the
positive and negative poles of 24V DC motor,
and
the maximum power of the motor is 100W. If
you want to change the rotation direction of
the DC motor, you can do it by exchanging the
wiring of MOTOR1 and MOTOR2, or by invert-
ing the parameter P12.

2.6 Power supply interface DC 24V Positive Input

(24V+ )
2.7 Power Interface (24V-) DC 24V Negative Input

3.1.6 Proximity switch and plasma arcing interface

This series of height controllers are connected to the arcing switch and proximity
switch through a 5-core socket. The pin is defined as follows:

Brown：Power +V Proximity Switch

+24V 3.1
Black：Signal
SIGNAL 3.2
Blue：Power -V
COM 3.3
ARCSTART_1
3.4
Connected to plasma power arcing interface
ARCSTART_2
3.5

Figure 3.6 Arcing relay and proximity switch interface

Table 11 5 Pin Descriptions for Core Sockets
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Pin No. Signal Content

3.1 +24V Close to the positive pole of switching power

supply (output, no external power supply)

3.2 SIGNAL Proximity switch signal input

3.3 COM Close to negative pole of switching power

supply
3.4 Arcing interface Normally open contact of relay. When an arc-
(ARCSTART_1, ing command is issued, the contact is closed
3.5 to start the arc of the plasma power supply.
ARCSTART_2)

The arcing interface adopts the normally open contact of the relay: during arcing and
cutting, the relay contact is on; Other states are off. The contact capacity of the relay is
10A/250VAC. If the working voltage and current of the arcing control circuit of the plasma
power source selected by the user exceed this rated value, please use the intermediate
relay to expand the capacity, otherwise the system will not work stably and reliably. It is
suggested to add arcing relay for protection function.
A 200mA self-recovery fuse is installed in the proximity switch detection circuit inside
the height controller to prevent damage to the power supply when the proximity switch
fails.
The height controller can be recognized regardless of whether it is connected with
NPN type or PNP type normally open proximity switch. When leaving the factory, NPN
proximity switches are used by default. The difference between NPN type and PNP type
lies in the difference of L09 parameters. If the received collision signal is contrary to the
actual situation, it is only necessary to reverse L09 parameter.
If more than two NPN proximity switches are used, connect them in series. The fol-
lowing figure shows the connection of two proximity switches in series. In this way, any
proximity switch will trigger a collision signal when connected.

Figure 3.7 Series connection of two proximity switches

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Figure 3.8 Series connection of three proximity switches

Note:
1) NPN normally open proximity switch series connection is recommended. In this way,
when any proximity switch is disengaged, the height controller will receive a collision sig-
nal.
2) L09 should be set to 0 when using a single NPN normally open proximity switch or
multiple NPN normally open proximity switches.
3) When the proximity switch is disengaged, the red indicator light of the proximity
switch itself will go out, and at the same time the collision indicator light (red) of the height
controller panel will come on.
4) Under normal circumstances, if the cutting torch does not collide or tilt, the red indi-
cator light of the proximity switch itself will always be on.

3.1.7 Arc voltage and protective cap interface

F1620 digital arc voltage height controller uses built-in voltage divider to detect
plasma arc voltage and collision signal of protective cap. The following diagram shows the
overall wiring diagram:
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Figure 3.9 Connection of voltage divider Interface

When the height controller detects the plasma arc voltage, the voltage dividing circuit
is adopted to detect, and the arc voltage output by the plasma is input to the height con-
troller host after being divided by 100: 1. As shown above:
The ELECTRODE terminal (screen printed word ELECTRODE on PCB board) is
connected to the negative electrode (cathode) of plasma arc voltage;
The WORK terminal (screen printed word WORK on PCB) is connected to the posi-
tive electrode (anode) of plasma arc voltage;
SHIELD terminal (screen printed word SHIELD on PCB) is connected to the collision
detection lead of protective cap.

The anode of the plasma power supply is grounded, the cathode is connected to the
nozzle of the cutting torch, and the voltage on the nozzle is negative. During cutting, the
absolute value of arc voltage is generally greater than 100V V. Due to high voltage and
large interference during Arcing, isolated voltage division is necessary for control. The
voltage divider of the height controller adopts a 100: 1 voltage divider circuit, and the arc
voltage that can be measured is in the range of 0v to 660v.
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Note: High voltage shielded cable is required for plasma power supply arc voltage
sampling cable, and the anode and cathode must not be connected in reverse. If the posi-
tive and negative electrodes of arc voltage are connected in reverse, the Automatic ad-
justment is invalid. The arc line of plasma power supply shall be led out from the connec-
tion post at the rectification output end of plasma power supply, and shall not be led out
from the cutting torch and workpiece to prevent high frequency interference.

3.2 F1627D(S), F1628D(S), F1629D wiring diagram

3.2.1F1627D(S), F1628D(S) controller view

Voltage-divider
F1627D Host Device Front View Front view

CN1 CN2

USB TO TO To Main
CNC Lifting Motor Device
Voltage-divider
F1627D Host Device Back View Back view

Power
Running

Proximity To Voltage- 485/CAN To Plasma

Switch/arcing divider/Retaining Port To Ohnmic IHS collision
power +/-
point cap detected cable

Figure 3. 10 F1627D chassis and voltage divider view

Voltage-divider
F1627S Host Device Front View
Front view

CN1 CN2

USB To To Main
TO
CNC Device
Lifting Motor
Voltage-divider
F1627D Host Device Back View
Back view

Power
Running

Proximity To Voltage- To Plasma

To Servo 485/CAN To Ohnmic IHS
Switch/arc divider/Ret power +/-
motor Port collision
ing point aining cap
detection cable

Figure 3. 11 F1627S chassis and voltage divider view

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Figure 3. 12 F1628D chassis and voltage divider view

Working F1628D Panel front view
Status ARC-VOL Arcing IHS F1628S Main device back view
Indicator LCD Setting test test
Menu Up

Power
Running

Allow Proximity To Voltage- To RS485/CAN

Piercing Switch/arc divider/Ret Port
auto delay Down Servo
THC ing point aining cap motor
F1628D Main device front view Voltage-divider
back view

CN1 CN2

USB To lifting To Plasma

To CNC power +/- To Ohnmic IHS collision
motor
detected cable

Figure 3. 13 F1628S chassis and voltage divider view

Working F1628D Panel front view

Status ARC-VOL Arcing IHS F1628S Main device back view
Indicator LCD Setting test test
Menu Up

Power
Running

Allow Proximity To Voltage- To RS485/CAN

Piercing Switch/arc divider/Ret Port
auto delay Down Servo
THC ing point aining cap motor
F1628D Main device front view Voltage-divider
back view

CN1 CN2

USB To lifting To Plasma

To CNC power +/- To Ohnmic IHS collision
motor
detected cable
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3.2.2 F1627D(S), F1628D(S)/F1629D General Wiring

Diagram
Wiring: RS485 F1628D&
or CAN F1627D,
F1628S

1628 Panel
F1627S
Wiring
F1629D
Wiring

CN5
To the ground

CNC Controller
PE
COLLSION
CNC Controller

COM
TRANS FER_2
TRANS FER_1
DIR_ ARCON
HIS_ARCON
DOWN
UP
AUTO

CN4

Electorde-

Work
F1627S&F16 Magnet ring
28S Wiring 5
+ Shield
9
cable
Servo Mtor

4
8
driver

START2
START1
Pul_Out- 7
Pul_Out+ 2
Dir_Out- 6
Dir_Out+ 1
CN3

F1627D&F16 UP_LIMIT +24V

28D Wiring DOWN_LIMIT
COM
MOTOR1
Lifti ng Motor MOTOR2
24V+
24V DC Power 24V- Torch

+24V GND

Figure 3. 14 F1627D(S) and F1628D(S)/F1629Dgeneral wiring diagram

3.2.3 CNC Interface CN1

It is the same as the F1620 numerical control interface in Section 3.1.3.

3.2.4 Power supply, DC motor and motor limit inter-

face CN2
The wiring of the F1627D and F1628D height controllers is the same as that in section
3.1.4.

3.2.5 Stepper motor interface CN6

F1627S and F1628S wiring:
This series of height controllers are connected to the stepper motor driver through a
9-core plug, and further connected to the stepper motor. The pins are defined as follows:
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Power
Input
DIR+ 1 DIR+
DIR- 6 DIR-

CP+ 2 PUL+

CP- 7 PUL-
3 Switch

8 ENA+
ENA-
4

+5V 9 Stepper
Stepper driver Motor

GND 5

Figure 3.15 Stepper Motor Interface

Table 12 Step Motor Interface Description

Pin No. Signal Content
1 Dir_Out+ Positive direction

2 Pul_Out+ Positive pulse

3, 4, 8 None (empty pin)

9 +5V Positive pole of DC 5V

power supply

5 +5VGnd Negative pole of DC 5V

power supply

6 Dir_Out- Negative direction

7 Pul_Out- Pulse negative

3.2.6 Proximity switch and plasma arcing interface

CN3
The proximity switch and plasma arcing interface in Section F1620 of Section 3.1.5 are
the same.

3.2.7 Voltage divider Interface CN4

The 1627D, F1627S, F1628D and F1628S arc voltage height controllers need to be
connected with plasma arc voltage through external voltage dividers F16301 and F16305,
and can be positioned with protective cap by F16301.
The 7-core socket is connected to the chassis of the voltage divider, and the to div
board and the voltage divider X1-2 are connected through a 7-core shielded cable. The
pins are defined as follows:
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TO DIVBOARD X1-1
X1-2
PE
1.1 1
F162X Type THC
Null

F16301/F16305
1.2 2
IHS_SIGNAL IHS Signal Detect Input
1.3 3
+24V DC 24V+
1.4 4
+24V GND DC 24V-
1.5 5
ARC- ARC-(After voltage dividing)
1.6 6
ARC+ ARC-(After voltage dividing)
1.7 7

Figure 3.16 connecting the height controller and the voltage divider port
Note:
1) The voltage divider does not need to be connected to another power supply. It pro-
vides 24V DC power supply through the height controller host.
2) Shielded cables must be used for the connection between the upr host and the volt-
age divider. The shielding layer of the shielded cable can be grounded on the height con-
troller side or the voltage divider side. It is recommended that the shielding layer be
grounded on the voltage divider side.
3) Refer to Section 3.1.6 Arc Voltage and Protective Cap Interface for the wiring of the F
16301 and F16305 sub-platens and plasma power arc voltage.

3.2.8 Interface of collision detection circuit for pro-

tective cap of sub-platen
This series of height controllers can adopt two positioning methods for initial positioning:
I. Positioning mode of proximity switch: connect with proximity switch through F162X
height adjustment controller CN3, refer to section 3.1.5.
II. Collision detection and positioning method of protective cap: CN4 of F162X height
adjustment controller is connected with F116301 voltage plate, and F116301 is connected
with protective cap part of plasma cutting torch.
Figure 3.15 shows the wiring method of F16301 and plasma cutting torch protective cap:
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Common Earthing

High-Voltage wire Ohmic IHS collision

detection wire

Earthing

Magnetic Ring SHIELD Plasma

Arc-Voltage

Clamp
PE

IHS Metal

Retaining Cap

Workpiece
The holder for work piece should connect to
+ of the Plasma power source

Figure 3.17 Schematic Diagram of Collision Detection Wiring for Protective cap of Voltage
divider
The working principle of the collision detection and positioning mode of the protective cap:
after the height controller receives the arcing signal from the numerical control system,
the cutting torch descends first. When the protective cap contacts the workpiece, the
height controller immediately controls the cutting torch to ascend, and the positioning is
completed when it ups to the set height.
In actual use, the following matters should be paid attention to:
1) During wiring, the high-voltage wire passes through the threading hole from the
terminal silk-printed as SHILED on the sub-pressing plate, and then is connected to the
protective cap. At the same time, a magnetic ring can be wound around the high-voltage
wire at a position close to the sub-pressing plate, and the high-voltage wire can be wound
on the magnetic ring several times more, which can effectively prevent the high-frequency
interference of plasma arc voltage.
2) The cutting rack and workpiece must be short-circuited with the anode of the
plasma power supply, and the circuit must be guaranteed to have low impedance. Usu-
ally, the wiring can ensure this, and no special treatment is required, because the short
circuit is already ensured when the anode of the plasma power supply is connected to the
workpiece.
3) the grounding column PE must be well grounded, and the cross-sectional area
of the grounding conductor is ＞4mm2.
4) The contact resistance when the protective cap contacts the workpiece must be
<1kΩ, otherwise the protective cap collision detection circuit will be unable to operate due
to too large impedance. This is especially important for rusty steel plates. If the steel
plates are seriously rusted, the surface of the steel plates should be cleaned before cut-
ting to remove impurities in the rusted layer. The protective cap collision detection circuit
only needs one collision detection signal line, and the loop uses the lead wire for arc volt-
age sampling. Therefore, a high voltage cable is saved.
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Note: the protective cap collision detection circuit and the proximity switch detection
circuit can work at the same time, and the collision signal detected by either of the two
methods can complete positioning. Generally speaking, the positioning signal of the pro-
tective cap will be triggered first to complete the positioning. However, if the workpiece is
rusted and oxidized or insulated with a protective layer, the positioning of the protective
cap is invalid. If the positioning of the protective cap cannot be completed, the proximity
switch will be used as backup protection to complete the positioning.
The positioning of the protective cap will work as long as the wiring is correct and the
parameter P21 is set to 1. At the same time, the proximity switch can also be used ac-
cording to the parameter selection. When the parameter P13 is set to 1, the proximity
switch collision detection is used.At this time, the proximity switch needs to be connected.

3.2.9 1628D and F1628S type height controller panel

interface
The panel of 1628 type height controller is connected to the main machine through a
5-core wire, and the power supply of the panel is also through this 5-core wire, so the
length of the wire cannot be too long. If the distance is long, it is recommended to use a
wire with down impedance. The connection method has to be either RS485 or CAN.
Wiring Diagram of 1628 Type Height Controller Host and Panel 3.16:

Connection method：RS485

F1628D/S Panel to F1628D/S Main F1628D/S Main Device

device

PE Shield PE Shield

RS485-A RS485-A

RS485-B RS485-B

+5V +5V

+5V GND +5V GND

Connection method：CAN
F1628D/S Panel to F1628D/S Main
F1628D/S
device
Main Device

PE Shield PE Shield

CAN-H CAN-H

CAN-L CAN-L

+5V +5V

+5V GND +5V GND

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Figure 3.18 Wiring Diagram of Main Engine and Panel

3.3 USB port upgrade

This series of height controllers have firmware program upgrade function. Users can
use the U-disk, plug it into the USB port, and upgrade the firmware program of the height
controller.
3.3.1F1620 and F1627D, F1628D, F1629D upgrade methods:
1) Copy the firmware program to the root directory of the USB flash drive. F1620
uses "F1620.bin", F1627D, F1628D and F1629D use "F1628.bin".
2) Turn off the power of the height controller, and then insert the U disk.
3) Power up the height controller. After the power-up of the height controller is
turned on, the green digital tube displays "F20". The red digital tube has a 3-second
countdown. Before the countdown ends, press the【Menu】to enter the upgrade mode.
At this time, the green digital tube displays "UPD" and blinks, indicating waiting for con-
firmation of upgrade. If you do not press the 【 Menu 】 before the countdown ends,
you will enter the normal working state after the countdown ends. if you do not press the
【Menu】but press the【+】before the countdown ends, the height controller will skip
the countdown directly and enter the normal working state.
4) Press the 【Menu】 key to enter the upgrade mode, and the green digital tube
will display " UPD" and flash to indicate waiting for upgrade. At this time, press the
【Confirm】 to start the upgrade. At this time, the green digital tube displays "UPD" but
no longer flashes, while the red digital tube displays the upgrade progress in digital
form. Display 8 indicates that the program has been updated by 8%, and display 16 indi-
cates that the program has been updated by 16%.
5) Press the 【Menu】 key to enter the upgrade mode. If you press the 【+】 in-
stead of the 【Confirm】, the height controller will directly skip waiting for the upgrade
and enter the normal working state. If you do not press any key while waiting for the up-
grade, after 20 seconds, the height controller will end waiting for the upgrade and enter
the normal working state.
6) When the red digital tube is displayed as 100, the upgrade progress reaches
100%, and the upgrade has been successful. After the upgrade is successful, the green
nixie tube displays "SUC" and blinks for 3 times, then automatically restarts the height
controller.
7) After the upgrade is successful, there is no need to do any operation. The height
controller will restart automatically and then enter the normal working state after 3 sec-
onds countdown.
8) After the height controller is restarted and enters normal operation, the U disk
can be pulled out. After upgrading the firmware program of the height controller, the
originally set parameters will not change and will still be used normally.

3.3.2F1627S and F1628S upgrade methods

1) Copy the firmware program to the root directory of the U disk, and the upgrade
file name is "F162XD.bin".
2) Turn off the power of the height controller, and then insert the U disk.
3) Enter the height controller diagnosis interface in the CNC interface and follow
the prompts.
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3.4 Wiring Examples

3.4.1F1620 and Shanghai Fangling F2000 series

CNC wiring
F2000 CNC
F162X Series THC
TO CNC Output
1
AUTO
1.1 14
UP
1.2 2
DOWN
1.3 15
IHS_ARCON
1.4 3
DIR_ARCON
1.5 16
TRANSFER1
1.6 4
TRANSFER2
1.7 17
COM
1.8 5
COLLISION
1.9 18
PE
1.10 6
25
13

To the Ground
Input
1
14
2
16
4
18
6
25
13

Figure 3.19 Schematic diagram of connection with Fangling CNC F2000 series
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3.4.2 F1620/F1621 and Shanghai Fangling F7000 se-

ries CNC wiring
F1620/F1621 Series THC
TO CNC F7000 Series CNC
AUTO
1.1 Output 1
UP
1.2 2
DOWN
1.3 7
IHS_ARCON 8
1.4
DIR_ARCON 12
1.5
13
1.6 TRANSFER1
TRANSFER2 15
1.7 16
1.8 COM +24V
COLLISION GND
1.9
PE Input
1.10
1
2
To the Ground
6

15
16
GND

Figure 3.20 Schematic diagram of connection with Fangling CNC F7000 series CNC
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3.4.3 F1627D/S and Shanghai Fangling F7000 series

wiring

Note: All can only be the same type of F1627D or F1627S

Figure 3. 21 F1627D/S and Shanghai Fangling F7000 series wiring diagram

3.4.4 F1627D/S, F1628D/S, F1629D and Shanghai

Fangling F2000 series wiring

F2000

CAN_H CAN_L
CAN_L
CAN_H

CAN_H CAN_L CAN_H CAN_L CAN_H CAN_L CAN_H CAN_L

F1627D
F1627D/S F1627D/S F1627D/S F1627D/S

Note: All THC must be same model, 1627D(Applies to

F1628D/S, F1629D)
Figure 3. 22 F1627D/S, F1628D/S and F1629D and Shanghai Fangling F2000 series wir-
ing diagram

Chapter 4 FAQ
In the process of use, the possible failure phenomena and solutions are as follows:
No. Fault phenomena Reason Solution
1 Display is not Power supply is down 1. Check the connection of Power
working supply
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2 Motor is not Limit signal may lock it 1. Check the up/down limit signal
working down 2. Over-current protection may
Lock the motor chips down.
3 Motor is working Motor chips have over- 1. Check the mechanical structure
but get blocked Current protection Is locked down or not.
again
4 After THC is on, The collision signal 1. Check the connection of proximity switch,
the motor keep cause that check the parameter P13, L08 or L09 is set
rising correctly or not. If the setting all correct, please
make sure the red light on the proximity switch is
on before it goes off.
2. Check the condition of proximity switch.
3. Check the connection between retaining cap.
When the torch is not touching plate, the collision
signal should not be there.

5 Arc-Voltage 1. Check the grounding.

Control is not 2. Check the plasma power, the cooling liquid is
stable leaking or not.
6 The arcing It usually happened 1. Extend the IHS time of CNC
activate before the when under the control
IHS is done of the direct arcing
signal
7 The arcing cannot The plasma power 1. Disconnect the wiring between THC and arcing
start after its IHS ssource doesn’t work, relay, then short-circuit the arcing wiring on the a power
or the arcing relay See your power source can arcing normal or not.
doesn’t close. 2. If your plasma power source is in good condition,
check the arcing relay on your THC.
8 The torch can’t light 1. Check the plasma power source working condition.
up 2. Check the IHS Height is too high or too low.
3. Check the cutting consumable.
4. When using the retaining cap, the slug may spurt
to the torch cause the short circuit.
9 When the CNC start The arc voltage is too 1. Increase the setting arc voltage.
cutting, the torch high 2. Increase the auto THC time on CNC.
falls to the plate 3. Check the corner signal on CNC or auto signal.
The auto THC signal should not be sent on the
beginning of the cutting
10 The arcing is off as 1. The delay time is too long. (Before the CNC
soon as the piercing moves, the arc will be off easily if your torch stay at
moves to the next the position of pierce too long).
hole
11 Auto IHS, the torch The collision signal 1. Check the collision signal works normally or not
won’t lift up after it wasn’t sent or IHS (Check the working status of proximity switch or
hit the plate height retaining cap).
2. Check the IHS height time setting is too small.
12 The torch easily hit The setting voltage is 1. Increase the setting arc voltage.
the plate during the too small.
cutting.
13 The torch shaking Sensitivity is too high 1. Lower the parameter P07 Sensitivity.
during the height
control.
14 On the steep bevel, Sensitivity is too low. 1. Increase the parameter P07 Sensitivity.
the cutting voltage The speed of lifting 2. Switch to a faster speed lifting motor.
is hard to be track. motor is too slow
15 The CNC doesn’t After arc break alarm, 1.The CNC could get the arcing signal feedback from
pause when the arc the voltage did not the plasma itself.
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break during the go down cause the

cutting process. THC still getting the
voltage.
16 The screens shows The data storage has 1. Please return to supplier for repair.
“LIC” after power up an error
17 During the upgrade, The reading speed of 1. Restart your device and re-upgrade.
The device no the USB doesn’t match 2. Change to the another USB drive.
respond after press
Enter