[Torchhead]

Why are you wanting a Stand Alone MACH3 (which is the screen they show pirated from our screen sets) when there are much better integrated solutions?
How do they do IHS?(touch off)
How do they do ARC OK ?
How do they do anti-dive
What CAM software/POST do you use to generate the cut files ?
How do they stop motion if the torch fails to fire? The most basic system needs a "HOLD" command back to the XY control.
Do you speak Vietnamese?

If you buy one I am sure others would like to hear about how it goes.

TOM caudle
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[CATCH22]

I'm open to suggestions what would you recommend, I have a Hypertherm Powermax 600 and will be using Mach3 on a 4x5 table.
Thanks Mike

[shad71]

Neuron Plasma + OxyFuel combined controller is coming soon....

[shad71]

Yes Neuron.THC is stand alone industrial Torch Height Controller, connected to Mach3 via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface (only programming and IO interface).

Neuron has internal motion controller and controls the Z axis motor driver directly. The sequence of actions during the cutting is determined by the built-in algorithm that has been used successfully for a long time of system operation. The user may at any time (even during the cut) change all parameters via an controller interface in Mach3. To change the settings of the cutting process is not necessary to change the program. Simply enter a new value as you used to do it in Windows.
The control panel has the size of 450x330 pixels and can be used with your favorite ScreenSet.

The Initial Height Sensing procedure is performed using Float heat and/or Ohmic sensors.
Both sensors can be used simultaneously. To improve the accuracy of Float Head used offset correction, which is set during installation of the system.

Neuron does not use the internal THC logic (Up/Down command) of the Mach3. Mach3 controller has only the two coordinates (X,Y) NO Z . Adjusting the clearance between the cutter and the metal on the PID algorithm. This is Close loop PID control. Main cycle is 500 uS. System work very fast. No overshoot.

Neuron has the anti-dive function.
For technical guys:
Controller uses three methods to prevent the torch dive on the corners, end of cut and other situation.
First - KerfDetect - controller check the rate of change of the arc voltage - every 500 uS. If the rate of change exceeds the preset kerfdetect value (for example 600V/sec) the controller disable the AVC on the short time.
Second - good old control of the arc voltage above a set value in percent of ArcVoltage. This method is quite well known and need not think in the detailed description.
Third - from G-Code - no comments.

Improved Sample Voltage Mode
When Sample Voltage is ON, the controller measures the voltage at the end of the AVC Delay or removing the Hold signal (from CNC) and uses it as a set point for the remainder of the cut.


Work program (*.tap) can be created in the SheetCamTNG through "Mach3 Plasma No Z.sposts" postprocessor. Only 2D contour.

Installation is very simple.​​​​​​​​​​ All Neuron.THC system interconnect Cat5E (RJ45 connector) cables is have the pin-to-pin schemes.

System likes to work on corrugated metal. Maximum pulse frequency (for motor driver) is 100 kHz (50% Duty Cycle)
Controller work with any PlasmaUnit (including HF and HV Pilot arc setup).

For property work of the controller Homing switch and IHS switch (floathead and/or ohmic) are needed.

This is only one of the main features of the controller.
In the testing stage the software for Mach4.

--Andrew