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This manual is used to the numerical control cutting controller (F2000 series)
produced by Shanghai Fangling Computer Software Co., Ltd.. Read and
understand this instructional manual, the cutting machine manuals and local
security regulation before using it carefully.
Note: Due to the continuous improvement of this product, the technical
parameters and hardware parameters mentioned in this manual are subject to
change without notice. If you have any questions or comments on this product
and the contents of this manual is not detailed, please contact us promptly,and
we will be happy to answer your questions ,suggestions and criticisms. Thanks
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Note: This product is not designed to be field serviceable. Please return back
to the after-sales (service) center for any required service.

Work Condition
 Working Temperature, 0℃~50℃. Relative Humidity, 5~95%.
 Operation Voltage: DC +24V.
 The controller should be installed in a cab which can provide protection
from powder.

 The controller would be better used in the situation without high voltage
radiation.

Maintenance
 KEEP HANDS CLEAR of dangerous moving machinery. All control action, including
 manual action, can be executed using the front panel keys or remote interface.
 Loose fitting clothing or ties may become entangled in the machinery. These items should
not be worn while operating the machine.
 This controller should only be operated by trained service person.
 Do not open the controller unless obtaining the authorization.
 Do not let any acid, alkaline, corrosive and other items to corrode the controller.

High Voltages
 Electric shock can kill. Be sure this equipment is safely installed in accordance with enclosed
procedures and specifications.
 Avoid contact with electrical wires and cabling while power is on.
 Only trained person can operate this controller.

Chapter 1 F2000 Series CNC

Controller Introduction
1.1 Brief Introduction
F2000 series CNC controller is a new product, absorbing the advantages
of many CNC controller, combined with our own F2100B, F2300, F2500 and
F2600, F3100, F5100 series CNC controller, which is more user-friendly, more
convenient and more cost-effective. The controller can control the motion of
two axes, which is apt to the application of flame, plasma or laser cutting. This
series is suitable for all two axis CNC machines which support position control
mode.
This controller is very light and handy and it is very easy to operate. The
controller provides menu or illustration for all the operations for the
convenience of users. All key switches are human oriented designed, and they
are very convenient and comfortable.
The controller high performance ARM chip and ultra large scale
programmable device FPGA, runs multi task real-time operating system and
adopts the method of combining software interpolation with hardware
interpolation, making high-speed operation more stable and reliable. Reflect
speed is very fast. Based on Fangling's research of CNC system for many
years, the machines control is more stable and the protection mechanism is
quite good.
The numerical control controller of F2000 series consists of F2100B/T,
F2300A/B、F2300T A、F2300T B、F2500A/B、F2500T A、F2500T B and
F2600/T controller.

1.1.1 F2100B/T controller

1.2 Characteristics
1) Chinese/English/French/Portuguese/Russian/Denmark/Korean
language are supported, the language can be switched easily. In addition to
Chinese and English, it need customer to provide language translation
documents. In addition to Arabic, other languages are all available.
2) 49 categories different graphics (including grid pattern), chip part and
hole part are alternative.
3) Support the EIA code (G code) and various CAM software , such as
FastCAM、 FreeNest 、 SmartNest 、 IBE. Support G code with suffix such
as TXT,CNC,NC,MPG,B3.
4) Compact keyboard design and easy to input files.
5) Shape have some operations such as Proportion, Rotate, and Mirror.
6) Shape can be arrayed in matrix, interaction, stacked modes.
7) Steel plate can be adjusted according to any steel side.
8) Coordinate system can be customized to support the two dimensional
coordinates of all eight kinds.
9) All input and output port type and the number can be customized
(normally open or normally closed).
10) Self-diagnostic function, to diagnose the key status and all the IO
status, facilitate inspection and debug.
11) Provide a front USB interface for copying files.
12) System can be upgraded by USB interface easily, and we provide
lifetime upgrade service.
13) All functions and techniques can upgrade online and don’t worry about
the after sale service.
14) Import and export files by single or all files.
15) Display time, week and clock.
16) Parameters backup and parameter restore.
17) Support the Flame, Plasma, Marker and Demonstration four kinds of
mode.
18) Including various types of processing parameters to meet the needs of
different processes.
19) Flame and Plasma are separated in the control IO ports.
20) Support THC(Torch Height Control), two-level preheat, three-level
pierce in flame mode.
21) Plasma arc feedback, positioning feedback, automatically shut down
the arc at the corner.
22) Built-in plasma arc auto/manual turn high function: display actual arc
pressure and set arc pressure, set THC parameter, check for collision/position
successful signal, control arcing signal, check for location.
23) Plasma arc controlling supports two close arc THC ways of speed and
distance to make the machine more stable and safer.
 24) Support edge cutting. It can save the preheat time for the thick steel
plate.
25) Movement speed can be real-time acceleration, deceleration.
26) According to plate thickness, the cutting speed is automatically
restricted by a speed limit in the corner, effectively preventing over burn.
27) Select row and column manually.
28) Dynamic/static illustration of the process, graphics zoom in / out,
dynamically tracking cut-off point under zooming state.
29) DSP as core can control the machine move in high speed accurately,
stability and in low noise.
29) Starting speed and acceleration can be set by your convenience.
30) Automatically memorize the working situation and the last cutting point
when power off.
31) "Cutting offset" function can avoid waste the steel plate when the
nesting of the plate is calculated wrong.
32) Set up different administration authority and the corresponding
password to safeguard the interests of equipment manufacturers.
33) Support P2P mode ,BCD (8421) mode remote controller and serial
RS232 remote control.
34) The original size of the workpiece and size with kerf can
simultaneously display, intuitive and convenient
35) Support system backup and system restore function, system restore
can be restored not only to operating system but also to factory condition.
36) Support ESSI code commonly used instructions
37) Controller models with suffix “T” have integrated THC module
38) Support laser point function
39) Support plasma dynamic perforation function
40) Information statistics such as processing piece, operation time,
perforation number and so on.

1.3 Technical Indicator

1) Control Axis: 2 axis linkage(3 axis customizable)
2) Control accuracy: +/-0.001mm
3) Coordinate range: +/- 99999.99mm
4) Max pulses: 200 kHz. Max speed: 15,000 mm/m
5) Max lines of code: 80,000lines
6) Max size of single code file: 4M
7) Time resolution: 10ms
8) Working Voltage: DC +24V direct-current power input, power > 80W。
9) Working Temperature: -10℃~+60℃. Relative Humidity, 0~95%.
10) Max power of drive arc THC motor: 45W (suitable for models with “T”).
if need more power, can select maximum value: 200W
1.4 Controller Interface
a) DB15 pins SMA Male interface of 2 axes of motor drive.
b) DB25 pins SMA Female interface of 16 channels optoelectronic
isolation output ports max back flow current 300mA.
c) DB25 pins SMA Male interface of 16 channels optoelectronic isolation
input ports，max output current 300mA.
d) USB interface on the front panel, for the convenience of transmitting
cutting code.
e) Extend IO input/output ports, PWM input ports, analog input ports.
f) Optional standard DB9 core male serial port RS232 interface.
The following three interfaces are only suitable for controller models
with “T”:
g) Selection of partial pressure proportion of arc input: 1:50 or 1:100
h) 5 pins connector for THC motor output and limit input ports.
i) 7 pins connector for arc voltage and IHS port, arcing start output port.

1.5 Hardware Configuration

F2100 B/T Hardware Configuration
1. Monitor:7 inch, 800*480, high definition 16 million colors and high
brightness LCD
2. Memory: 64M SDRAM
3. Program space available for user: 256M electronic hard disk
4. CPU frequency: 400MHz
5. USB: USB 1.1 front interface, at least 16GB U disk supportable
6. Keyboard: PCB keyboard
7. Chassis: full-steel structure completely shielded which defends
electromagnetic radiation, interference and static electricity

Chapter 2 Starting up
2.1 Operation Panel
【F1】-【F8】 Function key in different interface
【S↑/PgUp】 page-up key of edit interface or Torch up in other interface
【S↓/PgDn】 page-down key of edit interface or Torch down in other
interface
【F+/HOME】 Accelerate or skip to the head of code line
【F-/END】 Decelerate or skip to the tail of code line
【1】-【9】 During the cutting process, change the cutting speed to ratio of
the speed limit you have set, for example press【1】, change the cutting speed
to 10% of the speed limit you have set, press【2】, change the cutting speed to
20% of the speed limit you have set
Only [1] , [4] , [7] can only adjust the speed with the T controller.
The following shortcuts only support the F2000 series of CNC controller with
‘T’:
【2/3】:Adjust piercing time quickly.
【5/6】:Adjust the HIS time quickly
【0】: Disable or Enable THC.
【8/9】：Set the arc voltage quickly.
【.】: IHS test.

2.2 Power on Processing and Main Interface

When just power on, the controller will first go into BIOS starting up interface：
In the starting process, there is 3 seconds to countdown, before the countdown
is over, if pressing 【F2】, it will enter the BIOS (please take the reference of
the chapter 12 to run bios). If pressing any other key, it will jump over the
countdown and directly enter the welcome interface.
If pressing no key, it will countdown to 0 and then enter the welcome interface
shown as Fig 2.6. In the welcome interface, press any key to enter the main
interface automatically shown as Fig2.7.
Note: the controller model “F2100T” shown in “FLSK F2100T” at the left
and up corner of above figure shows different contexts, the following is
the same, it will not be interpreted repeatedly. For example, it will show
“FLSK F2300T” in the controller of F2300T

In the main interface, press 【F1】-【F8】for the following functions：

【F1】ShapeLib: Pressing F1 to enter the Shape Library including 48 common shape,

and most of them have plate size and hole size.
【F2】Files: You can load local files, U disk files or edit, import, export and delete
codes.
【F3】PartOption: Make actions of mirroring, rotation, plate adjusting, plate arraying,
selecting row and hole or code edition etc.
【F4】Setups: Setting all parameters.
【F5】Diagnose: Including input ports diagnosis, output ports diagnosis, keyboard
diagnosis, controller self check, date setting and ports definition.
【F6】ZoomIn: Zoom in the shape in full screen.
【F7】ManualMove: Manually move the machine.
【F8】Zero: Clear the coordinate of X and Y before starting cut or after cutting over.
【X】CutSpeed: Setting the cutting speed.
【Y】ManualSpeed: Setting the manual moving speed.
【F】Manual: Setting the mode of manual movement including keepMov(keep
movement), StepMov(step movement), ContiMov(continue movement).
【G】StepDis: Setting the distance of the StepMov .
【N/Z】Before the cut running starts, set kerf compensation value.
【M】Selecting the cutting mode including Flame Cut(flame cutting), Plasma Cu(plasma
cutting), Demo run.
【START】Begin to cut.
【SPACE】

2.3 Function Index

 Chapter 3 Cutting Function
In the main interface, press the 【SPACE】to enter the cutting interface, shown as follows:
①Shows the current workpiece's cutting path.
②Shows the G-file being processed, shows the current and next line.
③Shows the current cutting speed. during cutting or paused, you can press the
keyboard's number keys 【1】 - 【9】 to achieve quick speed regulation. For example,
press the number【3】, the speed is automatically adjusted to 30%; press the number 【8】
the speed is automatically adjusted to 80%.
Only Key 【1】、【4】、【7】 can achieve rapid speed control with T controller.
X shows the absolute coordinate of the torch in X direction.
Y shows the absolute coordinate of the torch in Y direction.
In the cutting interface:
 Press 【X】: Modify the cutting speed.
 Press 【Y】: Modify the manual move speed.
 Press 【F】: Change the current manual move mode.
 Press 【G】: Modify the distance of step move in manual move
 【START】(or【F9】): Start cutting.
 【STOP】(or 【F10】): Pause, the controller can suspend all ongoing actions.
 【F1】:Move back along the cutting path(I / O closed)
 【F2】: Move forward along the path (I / O closed).
 【F3】: Return to the starting point, i.e. the starting point of the current work piece.
 【F4】: It is same to key End. Decrease the cutting speed, each decrease of 3%
click rate. Decrease the rate of manual moving machine in manual mode.
 【F5】: It is same to key Home. Increase the cutting speed, each 3% increase in
click rate. Increase
 【F6】: Reduce the preheat time, skip the remaining preheat time, and the controller
automatically records preheat time and the time is used until the workpiece is over.
 【F7】: Increase the preheat time once 15 seconds.
 【F8】: When the controller move is suspended, for selecting piercing point; when in moving,
the trace display is zoom in over the full screen.
 Four direction keys (Up, down, left and right): manually move.

3.1 Cutting Index

3.2 Speed Regulation
3.2.1 Normal Speed Regulation
In the operation panel, press 【F5】, 【PRE】 or【HOME】, increasing 3% of current rate
with per click. Hold the 【F5】, 【PRE】or【HOME】, then the rate will continuously increase
to the maximal cutting rate.
In the operation panel, press 【F4】, 【NEXT】or【END】, decreasing 3% of current rate
with per click. Hold the【F4】 ,
【NEXT】 or【END】, then the rate will be continuously reduced
to 0.5% of maximal cutting rate.

3.2.2 Quick Speed Regulation

In automatic operation, or when the system is suspended, in the cutting interface the
system can carry out quick speed regulation.
In the cutting interface, on the operation panel, press the number keys 【1】
- 【9】, the speed will quickly adjust to the corresponding percentage figures 10 times, for
example press 【3】, adjust to 30% of the speed limit you have set, press 【8】, adjust
to 80% of the speed limit you have set.

3.3 Forward
In the automatic function interface, press key【F2】，the machine start to move
without cutting. The process does not excute any ignition, piercing and any other I/O
working. The machine just moves along with the shape trace. Press 【F2】again, stop
running.
The function can be used to check the trace or code before you start the cutting
process, or can also be used when the process needs shift piercing. Press the red “STOP”
key to stop the forward process as you want.
Forward speed and cutting speed are provided separately. Forward speed is defined
by the "Demo/Back speed” in the common parameters.

3.4 Backward
During the running process, if you want to go backward along with the shape trace (maybe
the iron board was not cut through), you can follow the following direction:
 First, press “STOP” key to set the machine at pause status.
 In the automatic function interface, press key【F1】(Back) to make the machine go
backward along with the shape trace. When the torch reaches the position you need,
press “STOP” key to stop it.
You may press key 【F2】 to go forward if the machine just went back too much.
Notice: Go backward or forward function can be used repeatedly to make the machine
reach an ideal position.
 In the backward process, press 【F1】 again, the system stops running.
 When the torch reaches the position you need, press “START” key again, if the
current cutting code is G01, G02 or G03, system will automatically piercing before
performing these procedures, and then continue the current program, if the current
row is not G01, G02 or G03, the system will directly continue the current line program.
Same as the forward speed, backward speed and cutting speed are also
provided separately. Backward speed is also defined by the "empty / backward
speed” in the common parameters.
3.5 Edge Cutting / Offset Cutting / Return
When the torch is not on the trace of the current work piece, it will prompt as follows:

There are two reasons led to this situation:

1) When the common parameter "Edge Cutting Enable" is checked and if G-file of the next
processing line is M07, the system will be automatically suspended. At this time, the torch
can be manually moved to any edge of the plate, press the "start" button, the system will
prompt as above
2) When the processing is paused, due to some reasons, it needs to move the torch out of
the actual path of the work piece, the above prompt will appear.
 If press【G】, the system cutting returns back to the paused point, continue to cut.
This feature is particularly useful for thick steel plate, it can reduce the preheat time
and increase cutting efficiency.
 If press 【X】, the controller offset current point to paused point, it will continue
cutting. That is, the controller offsets the cutting point. When the cutting machine
paused or a power outage or any other reason, if the torch is not on the right trace of
shape, the function can be used to offset the torch to the shape trace.
 If press【Y】, The controller moves to the paused point quickly, and then pause.
During the cutting process, if discovering cutting torch malfunction or other issues,
system needs to move the cutting tip out of cutting region to overhaul. When return to
breakpoint after the maintenance, this key can be pressed. Then return to the paused
point, press the【start】 button, the system automatically continues to cutting.

3.6 Back to Reference Function

Pause in the processing, if press the 【F3】, then the system will prompt:

Press the Enter key, the system will automatically return to the starting point of the work
piece, and then the system automatically switches to processing the main interface, and
waits for further user action.
During the return process, the user can press the "Stop" button to stop the operation, and
can continue to return operation after pressing of 【F3】. Number of back to reference and
stop has no limit.

3.7 Preheat Time Regulation

 In the preheat process, press the START (F9) key to skip the process of preheat or
piercing delay.
 In the preheat process, press the STOP (F10) key to prolong preheat until
START(F9) key is pressed again.
 In the preheat process, press the 【F6】 key then the preheat time will be reduced
to the current preheat time spent, and skip the process of preheat. The total preheat
time is remembered until M02 or M30.
For example: the preset preheat time is 60 seconds. In preheat process, the preheat time
will count down, under normal circumstances, till 0, the system begins the next step of
cutting, but if the system has the remaining 10 seconds of countdown time, press 【F6】,
then the system immediately stops preheat to begin the next step of cutting, and records
the preheat time of 50 seconds, the system automatically thinks that users need preheat
time of 50 seconds, the next preheat after the null cutting when the preheat time becomes
50 seconds.
 In the preheat process, each press the F7 key, preheat time increases by 15
seconds and the preheat time maintains the increased value till incision ending of this
time.
For example: The original system sets the preheat time of 60 seconds after the null cutting,
during the system countdown, each press【F7】, on the interface the countdown increases
by 15 seconds, and the next time you need to preheat, the initial preheat time be 75
seconds.

3.8 Jump to pierce

Before you start cutting or cutting is paused, the function key prompt F8 is "Jump to Pierce
", now press F8, the system will prompt:

Pressing ESC, the controller will return back to the cutting interface. Pressing ENTER, the
controller will prompt again:

Pierce point can be input manually here. You can also press ESC to exit without manual
input pierce point, and then press the left and right arrow keys to select the pierce point.

3.9 Dynamic Amplification

After the start of cutting, the F8 in the cutting interface will become "ZoomIn ", then press
the F8 key, full-screen amplify the processing graphic , and dynamically tracking.

Press the F8 key continuously, the system will progressively amplify graphic.
Press ESC to exit the amplified display, back to the cutting interface.

3.10 Cutting Exit

When the cutting process does not get finished, and the cutting machine also being in the
pause condition, if press 【Esc】, the controller will query whether quit the cutting process.
If pressing 【Enter】, the process will be canceled, and if pressing 【Esc】the process will
be saved, and the controller will start cutting from the paused poing.

3.11 Frame
 Fig. 3.10 Walk along frame
Before the beginning of the process, Pressing will enter into the interface of auto processing,
【F3】is the function of walking along frame as figure 3.10 shows at CCW direction, the
beginning point is the lower left corner. In the end of the walking, the controller will prompt:

At this time, press【Enter】, the controlelr will automatically go back to start point of parts.
If press 【ESC】, the controller will stop at current point.
In the process of walking along frame, pressing STOP suspends operation, and press
START, the controller resumes running. Press 【F3】again, the controller returns to the
starting point.

3.12 THC Instruction (only "T" models of F2000 series

CNC controller)
3.12.1 Wiring Instruction
F2100T controller links with location proximity switch, arc start of plasma power and arc
voltage dividor by 7 pins socket, links with lifting motor by 5 pins socket.
Note: please refer to the section of 11.4.5 to get detail of wiring interpretation with THC
module.

3.12.2 Arc Setting and Actual Arc Displaying

In the main interface or auto interface, display the arc voltage setting and actual arc
voltage.
3.12.3 IHS(Initial Height Sensor)
Several settings needed to be done before using IHS.
Proximity switch should be connected CN4 (Fig 3.11). (CN4_SIGNAL）
When torch has not touched with steel panel, in the system diagnosis (Chapter 8 Fig 8.1) ,
Position detect should be NO. When torch has touched with the steel panel, Position
detect signal display NC.
In the figure.7.4, Position Check Time must be more than the time of which torch drops
down from the highest point to the steel panel.
In the figure.7.4,Position Up Time is the time of which torch ascends from steel panel
touch point to arc ignition height.
When controller is at stop or pause status, press【.】 to test IHS.
 Torch descend (the longest time of which is Position Check Time)
 Torch stop then ascend to ignition height (Position Up TIme) when torch tip reach the
plate and proximity switch is active.
 A warning window will prompt if Torch cannot reach plate and proximity switch is not
active after torch descend the whole Position Check Time.

1.12.4 Set Arc Voltage

The arc voltage is set in the plasma parameter setting interface, please refer to Section
7.3 for the parameter setting.

3.12.5 Increase/Decrease Arc Voltage

In the auto interface with Plasma cutting mode, press 【F6】 to reduce arc voltage, press
【F7】 to increase arc voltage.
In the auto interface and main interface in Plasma cutting mode, press【8】 to reduce arc
voltage, press【9】to increase are voltage.
The step of decreasing or increasing is the manual adjusting stride of setting arc, it can be
set in the plasma parameter setting.

3.12.6 Disable/Enable THC

In the plasma cutting mode, press 【0】 to alternate Disable and Enable THC.
press【PgUp】to ascend the torch (full speed) and press 【PgDn】to descend the torch (full
speed).
When THC is working, press【PgUp / PgDn】also to ascend or descend the
torch, but it will enter into the THC working status after 【PgUp / PgDn】 is
released.

3.12.7 Torch Collision / IHS Signal Check

 In the non plasma cutting mode, If the Torch touch plate, Plasma Collision (Pin06
of CN1) or Position Detect(Pin05 of CN1) signal is active torch automatically
ascending time is Position Up Time. Refer to Positon Up Time in the figure 7.4.
 In the plasma cutting mode, If the Torch touch plate, Plasma Collision (Pin06 of
CN1) or Position Detect(Pin05 of CN1) signal is active, it will automatically stop
and the torch will automatically ascend, the time of which is the Torch Up Time.
Refer to Torch Up Time in the figure 7.4.

3.13 Statistical Information

The function of statistical information is used to record the number of piercing, the number
of the finished workpiece, the total cutting distance, the cutting time and the running time
of the plasma and flame cutting. Plasma and flame are calculated separately

3.13.1 Related Parameters

Pierce Count: Record the number of pierce during cutting process.
Workpiece Count: Record the number of finished workpiece.
Cut Length: Record total cutting length. Unit: metric - meter, Inch - feet.
Cut Time: Record the whole cutting time.
Run Time: Record thewhole running time, empty state time and M07 state
time.

3.13.2 Statistical Information Display

In flame cutting interface, the lower right corner will display Pierce Count, cut length(Unit:
metric - meter, Inch - feet), the cut time and the run time of flame cutting. As shown in
figure 3.15.
In plasma cutting interface, the lower right corner will displaypierce count, workepiece
count, cutting length(Unit: metric - meter, Inch - feet), the cut time and the run time of
plasma cutting. As shown in figure 3.16.

In the non plasma and flame cutting mode, it does not show any statistical parameters. As
shown in figure 3.17.
 Chapter 4 Part Option
Before starting cutting, you can use “F3 Part Option” in the main interface.

4.1 Mirror Function

 Press X to mirror the image of the part along the horizontal axis(X axis)
 Press Y to mirror the image of the part along the vertical axis(Y axis)

4.2 Start Point Selection

After press 【F1】, System will prompt to select start point:

At this time, press 【F1】-【F5】, the starting point of cutting part automatically jump to
relevant location. For example, press 【F4】, the start point will automatically jump to lower
right corner. As the following figures 4.2 and 4.3 show:
4.3 Angle Adjustment
Press F2, the system will prompt:
 Press F1 to align the part according to steel plate
 Press F2 to input align angle directly
 Press ESC to exit angle adjusting

4.3.1 Steel Plate Adjustment

After entering steel plate adjustment menu, the system will prompt:

Here, you can manually move the cutting torch to any edge of the steel plate or a corner of
the plate. Pressing 【X】 to set the current point as the starting point of correction. And
then manually move the torch far enough away from the starting point along to the second
point at the same edge of the steel plate, Pressing 【Y】 to finish the angle adjust. The
controller will automatically calculate the current align angle of plate, and then
automatically rotate part image.
Illustration: if use the laser gun to make adjustment, the laser point can be aligned to
the edge of the plate correction, the specific use of the method can refer to section 5.5
laser offset function.
After adjusting, the controller will ask whether to return to the start point, if press
【ENTER】, the controller will run back to the start point of the operation, if press 【ESC】,
the controller will do nothing but go back to the auto interface.

4.3.2 Steel Plate Adjust Angle Memory Function

About steel plate adjust angle memory，please refer to the section of 8.7.6.6.

4.3.3 Enter Angle

When the angle of the current work piece is known, you can input the angle:
 After manually input the angle, press 【ENTER】 to make sure, the part image will be
rotate with the corresponding angle. Positive angle means rotate in counterclockwise,
while negative means clockwise. Press 【ESC】 to exit angle adjusting.
Illustration: when enter angle 0, the part image will restore to the angel of 0°, at this
time, the controller will clear the angle of steel plate adjustment and manual input angle.
Generally, the angle entered is not as the angle of steel plate adjusting. If the angle
entered here needs to be as the angle of steel plate adjusting, please refer to section
8.7.6.8.

4.4 Array
In the part options menu, press 【F3】, the system will prompt as Fig 4.7. There are three
build-in array types: arrange in straight, arrange in stagger, arrange in nest.
Press【F1】 to arrange in matrix.
Press [F3] to enter arrangement in stack.

Note:
The Arrange in Nest is mainly applied to graphics that are suitable for insertion, such as triangles,
trapezoids and so on. First, the current graphic is rotated 180 degrees in the center. The original
graphics and the rotated graphics are inserted into a new pattern. Then the combination of the new
graphics start Staggered arrange. The description of parameters:
Y Nest Distance: When two graphs are inserted in centrosymmetric way, the distance
between the two graphics center in the Y direction. This parameter can be negative.
X Nest Distance: When two graphs are inserted in centrosymmetric way, the distance
between the two graphics center in the X direction. This parameter can be negative.
Number of Rows: Two graphics in centrosymmetric way combined into a graphic, and
the number of rows that the combination of graphics arrange.
Number of Columns: Two graphics in centrosymmetric way combined into a graphic,
and the number of columns that the combination of graphics arrange.
Y Pattern Offset: Two graphics in centrosymmetric way combined into a graphic, and
the Y pattern offset that the combination of graphics arrange.
X Pattern Offset: Two graphics in centrosymmetric way combined into a graphic, and
the X pattern offset that the combination of graphics arrange.

4.5 Proportion
In the part options menu, press [F4] (scale), the controller prompt as figure 4.14:

After entering the scale, press 【Enter】, then the shape will automatically be scalced if
the parameter is legal.
Note: Proportion is also applied to lead in and lead out.

4.6 Select Line/Pierce

In part options menu, press【F5】to enter selecting line/pierce, the controller will prompt:
4.6.1 Select Line
Press【F1】to select the number of G code line to start cutting, the controller prompts:
Here, you can directly enter the row number or press 【ENTER】 to press 【←】or【→】
to select row.
After selecting row, press【F8】 to confirm.

4.6.2 Select Pierce

The operation is similar to 4.6.1.

4.6.3 Operation after Select Line/Pierce

After selecting row or pierce, press 【F8】 to exit to the main interface. Press SPACE to
enter the auto interface, there are two kind of operation:
1．Move from current position to the selected position and then cutting
Press 【F1】in the auto interface, the controller will directly run to the position of the
selected line or pierce without cutting, then pause and wait for the next operation.

Press 【START】 in the cutting interface, the controller will prompt:

Press 【Y】, the controller will also directly move to the selected line or pierce, then pause
and wait for the next operation.
2．Cutting from the current position
After the prompt of Fig 4.19, press 【X】, then the controller will start cutting from current
position.

4.7 Restore
If you want to cancel all of operations with part option including mirror, angel adjust, scale
or/and array, press 【F7】 in the part options menu, the controller automatically revert to
original state of the part.

Chapter 5 Manual Function

In the automatic interface, press 【F7】(Manual) to enter manual function interface, shown
as Fig 5.1:

Manual move speed can be increased by pressing 【HOME】 or be decreased by

pressing【END】 Also, press numeric key, the manual move speed changes to ratio which
is 10 times of the corresponding figure of the speed limit you have set, for example press
【3】, change the cutting speed to 30% of the speed limit you have set, press【8】, change
the cutting speed to 80% of the speed limit you have set.

5.1 Keep Moving Function

When you enter into the manual interface, the default option is continuous moving function.
Press key 【F1】 to go for the keep moving function. At this moment, the controller will
move toward the specified direction if any directory key is pressed, and when the directory
key is released, the system will stop.

5.2 Continuous Moving Function

When in the manual interface, press 【F2】to enter the continuous-moving function
interface. At this moment, the controller will move toward the specified direction if any
directory key is pressed and then released, and when any directory key or stop key is
pressed the controller will stop moving.

5.3 Step Moving Function

In the manual interface, press 【F3】to enter the interface of step moving,. The controller
prompts to input the step distance:

After inputting the step distance. Press any direction key and then release, the system will
move the step distance toward the direction, in the process of moving, when any direction
key or stop key is pressed, the controller will stop moving.

5.4 Breakpoint Recovery

To guarantee that the breakpoint could work correctly, you need to meet with the following
conditions:
1) When the controller is paused. the controller will automatically remember the paused
point as the breakpoint.
2) In the process of cutting, when power is off, the controller will remember the current
position as the breakpoint and remember it.
When you need to recover from the breakpoint from the breakpoint. After the controller
powers on, don’t move the torch, press 【F7】 in the main interface to enter the manual
interface, then press【F7】 to recover from the breakpoint. After recovering, if the torch
hadn’t been moved and is on the position
when the power is off, press 【START】, the controller will go on from the breakpoint.
After the breakpoint is recovered, if the position is not on the exact position, you need
move the torch to the exact point manually, check the exact point by Forward or Backward
and Offset cutting operation.
Also you can move the torch to the start point of the part, then select Line or Pierce (refer
to chapter 4.6 Select Line/Pierce), Press 【START】 and select only return function. the
controller will show in Fig 5.3:

 Press 【G】, the controller will start cutting from current point to the start point of the
select Line or Pierce.
 Press 【X】, the controller will offset current point to the start point of the select Line
or Pierce.
 Press 【Y】, only move from the current point to the start point of the select Line or
Pierce.

5.5 Laser Offset Function

Laser offset function refers to the user's installation of a laser cross location next to cutting
torch.
Distance between the cross and the cutting torch is fixed. After setting this offset
distance(refers to section 7.4 powder parameters), user can use in 【F7】Manual Move
interface:
 【F4】Laser offset: can make the cross cursor move to the original position of the
torch
 【F5】Laser bias: can make the torch move to the position of the cross cursor
Using this function, the user can conveniently use positioning characteristics of the cross
laser cursor. After the completion of the positioning, make the torch move back to the
position point of the cross cursor. This function can be mainly used in steel plate
correction, steel plate start point search, etc.
If user has customized the laser offset function, the previous acceleration and
deceleration buttons in manual move interface will be replaced by buttons [F4] laser offset
and [F5] laser bias, shown as fig 5.4:

Chapter 6 File Operation

The controller supports cutting file which has txt、cnc、nc、B3、MPG postfixes. The
maximum file size is 4M and the largest lines is 150000. You can edit, compile, delete,
export or import.
Note:
1. The total files in the controller is less than 5000. And only less than 1000 files in a
folder.
2. The total length of the file path in the USB disk can not exceed 133 bytes. A Chinese
Character is counted by two bytes, and the letters and characters are counted by one
byte.
3. The hard disk folder name is 13 bytes.
4. The file name is less than 64 bytes.
In the main interface, press key【F2】(edit) to enter file management interface, shown as
follows:

6.1 Disk Files

In the file management interface, press F1 to enter the Disk File management, as shown
in Fig 6.1 .
All supported files are listed.
 Press F4, if the file is G file, you could edit them. Please refer to chapter 6.4 on
how to edit files.
 Press F5, you could choose to delete the current file or the current folder, as well
as all the files.
 Press F6, if the file to USB.
 Press F7, preview the part image if the file is G file.
 Press F8, load the G file to the controller.

6.2 U Disk Files

In the file management interface, press key【F2】to go for U Disk interface.
In the U Disk interface, choose the corresponding G file stored in USB, press 【F6】, the
controller will save the file into the disk.

Note: The file in U disk can be loaded into the controller directly without be copied into
the disk.
At this time , the file will be saved automatically by name ufile.txt. shown as Fig 6.2:
When input file name, if you do not want to change the file name, you can be directly
press 【Enter】to preserved; or modify the file name and then press 【Enter】
to save. If the same named file has already exited, the system prompts:
6.3 Search File
In the file manage interface, press key【F3】to search a file. You can input all or part of the
file name, then press 【Enter】, and the controller will list all the files which name include
the input word.
6.4 Edit File
In the disk file interface, move the cursor to the file that you want to edit, then press
【F4】 to enter the edit interface.
When enter the characters, some keys are multiplexing button. Press these keys
directly, enter the characters under the button. If first press 【Shift】 key, release the
【Shift】 key and then press the multiplexing button, then enter characters upper the
button. Or press both 【Shift】and reuse keys, then enter characters upper the button.
When editing the file, press 【F2】 can insert a new line after the current line, and
press 【F3】 to delete the current line. Press 【F+/Home】 key, the cursor automatically
moves to the first character of the current line, press【F-/End】, the cursor automatically
moves to last character of the current line.
Each edit line supports 128 characters maximum.
When you open a file on U disk or new a G file, you must save it before using it.
Otherwise, you cannot make use of the breakpoint recovery function.
Press 【F8】to save the file.

6.5 Delete File

In the file management interface, press【F5】to delete the file, it will pop up the dialog box
as shown in Fig 6.5, select the cursor to delete the file or the current selected folder all the
files, or empty all the files.
【F1】Delete file: The G file where the current cursor is located is deleted.
【F2】Delete folder: all G files in the current folder will be deleted.
【F3】Empty all files: all G files in the machine will be deleted

6.6 New File

In the editing file interface (refer to 6.4 edit code ), you can press key【F4】to create an new
file.

6.7 Compile Code

After create a new G file or edit G file, if you want to check if file is legal or not , in the edit
interface, press 【F1】,you can compile the file to check it.

6.8 Folder Managerment

6.8.1 Select Work Folder
The controller supports 10 folders, as the figure 6.1 shows.
 Work folder: current work folder path.
 0-/flash 1-DIR1 2-DIR2 3-DIR3 4-DIR4 5-DIR5 6-DIR6 7-DIR7 8-DIR8 9-DIR9 .These
10 symbols interpret 10 folder path. The number before ‘-‘ is the short key, press the
corresponding number, switch current work folder into corresponding folder. For
example, press【1】, it will show as the figure 6.6.
6.8.2 Create New Folder
As 6.4 edit file. First go to the edit file interface and edit a G file. As the figure 6.7 shows.
Then press【F4】-- edit file, the function keys under the edit file show as figure 6.8.

At this time, press【F5】, input the folder’s name in the prompting diaglog window and then
press 【Enter】.
Illustration: the controller supports only 10 folders. If there already are 10 folder , then
the new added folder will replace the second folder, successively the third folder, the forth
file and so on. The first folder /flash is reserve folder, this folder can neither be replaced
nor be modified.

Chapter 7 Parameter Setting

In the main interface, you can get the parameter interface by pressing key【F4】(Setups).
Showed as Fig 7.1.
You can set five kinds of parameter in the parameter interface:
1) Common parameters: cutting speed, manual move speed, G00 move speed, the size
of kerf compensation, corner speed, cutting type.
2) Flame parameters: all the parameters used in oxygen gas cutting, edge cut enable.
3) Plasma parameters: all the parameters used in plasma cutting
4) Marker parameters: ignition, perforation cycle parameters, marker gun offset
5) System parameters: you can set system pulses, maximum speed limit, motor
parameters and soft limit parameters.

7.1 Common Parameters

 Cutting Speed: the current cutting speed.
 Manual Move Speed: manual move speed.
 G00 Move Speed: the move speed at G00. That is the rapid move in cutting.
 Demo/ back speed: the speed of forward or backward along the part path.
 Dust speed: the speed when executing powder.
 Kerf: Specifies the amount of kerf that is applied to the current part
program.
 Corner speed: Corner speed is speed limited at corner. When the is
between 10-35 degree, the speed is limited automatically by controller. If the
 corner is less than 10 degree, the speed is not limited , if it is more than 35, the speed
is limited to start speed

 Demo run speed: the speed under demonstration.

 Cutting Type: There are three cutting types: flame(Oxygen gas), Plasma and
demonstration type.

7.2 Flame Parameters

 Ignition Time: the time delay after opening ignition output.
 Low Preheat Time: The preheating time before piercing the steel plate. During the
low pressure preheating process, you can prolong the preheating time by pressing
“stop” key or 【F7】 key. If Key【stop】 is pressed, the preheating time will delay until
【Start】 is pressed . If【F7】 is pressed, the preheating time will automatically be
increased 15 seconds, and this time will be preserved by controller.
 High Preheat Time: Like Low Preheat Time. But open different IO, high
preheat time is before low preheat time.
 Pierce 1 Time: Piercing time with low pressure oxygen open.
 Pierce 2 Time: Piercing time with middle pressure oxygen open
 Pierce 3 Time: Piercing time with high pressure oxygen open.
 Blow Time: The open time of output blow after oxygen output is closed.
 Torch Up Time: Specifies the amount of time used for torch lift after
completing each cut. This is normally used to provide torch head clearance
and return the torch to its predefined rest position.
 Torch Down Time: Specifies the amount of time used to lower the torch at
the beginning of each new cut. This is usually longer than the Pierce Torch
Down Time as it involves lowering the torch from its predefined rest
position.
 Pierce Up Time: Specifies the amount of time used for torch lift during
piercing. This parameter is used to provide distance between the torch tip
and metal surface for cutting.
 Pierce Down Time: Specifies the amount of time used for torch lowering
during piercing.
 THC Enable: Torch Height Control is enable or disable. The output of THC enable
is active or inactive in flame cutting .
 Hold Preheat：If it is checked, Low Heat IO port is on the open status even after
completing each cut. It will be closed when all cuts are finished, that is the file is
finished. Also, it can be kept open status even all cuts are finished if Hold Preheat
after cutting end is YES, refer 8.7.6 option.
 Edge Cutting Enable：When it is checked, the controller will automatically stop
whenever each pierce point has occurred. When it stops, user can move the torch to
the edge of steel panel, then

When press 【G】, after the controller will pierce at the current position and cutting to
the part path. The current position should be at edge of metal.
This function will be especially useful when cut the thick metal plate. Thick steel plate
is hard to be punched holes and the punched hole will be also larger. If directly punch hole
in the cutting path, it will maybe affect the final production quality. Using edge cutting can
may accelerate the efficiency of punch holes, save cutting time and improve production
quality.
Of course, don’t use edge cutting, punch hole with lead-in is also a more effective
method.
 Crawling speed: creep speed when opening the crawling function. See8.7.6.9 for
crawling function.
 Crawling time: Specifies the amount of time after piercing the part that the
torch travels at crawling speed. After the Crawling Time is completed, the
control accelerates to full cut speed. This parameter is helpful in allowing
the operator to bring the cutting surface up to temperature and completely
pierce the metal before cutting at full speed.
 Note: Depending on the performance of the plasma system, a crawling
time may be required to allow for ramp up of the cut voltage after a pierce.
 Pierce count: record the number of pierce during flame cutting.
 Workpiece count: record the number of workpieces completed by flame cutting.
 Cut length: record the total flame cutting distance. Unit: metric-meters, Inch-feet
 Cut time: record the time of flame cutting process.
 Run time: record the flame cutting time + G00 move time + the time of piercing time.

7.3 Plasma Parameters

 DelayBeforeArc：Specifies the delay time before starting piercing. That is a wait time
before controller starts to cut. All outputs are off.
 Pierce time: Specifies the time delay from when the torch completes lowering until
motion is initiated at Creep Speed. Used to allow the plasma torch to completely
pierce the material before moving.
 Torch Up Time: Specifies the length of time to raise the torch at the beginning and
end of each cut to provide clearance over the cut pieces. If you are using an
automatic height control system, set Torch Up Time to zero.
 Arcing Check Time: The time between the control system start arc on and Arc
On Feedback is on. The controller will go on to move and cut if arc on feedback is on
with this time. Or it will prompt a warning message and stop running if arc on
feedback is off after this time.
 Position check Time: The max time of controller start to lower the lifter and
Position Detection is on.
 Position up Time: In Position Check Time, if the Position Detection is on, then the
torch is raised for this time. It is the ignition height of plasma arc.
 Speed to Lock THC: The percentage speed of full cut speed. If the speed is less
than this, the output of LockTHC is on.
 Distance to Lock THC: Within the distance of each cut segment, the output of
LockTHC is on.
 Time of Disable THC after Piercing: The delay time to enable torch height control
after arc on feedback is on.
 Lose arc delay: The filter time of lose arc detection.
 Time to Lock THC before M08: Plasma is off before the end of part cut.
 Pierce up time: When the crawling function is opened, the dynamic pierce
parameters are described in detail. 8.7.6.9 Reptile function description.
 Pierce Down time: When the crawling function is opened, the dynamic pierce
parameters are described in detail. 8.7.6.9 Reptile function description.
 Watch arc enable: whether real-time detection of arc on signal in cutting process or
not. If setting "yes", in the cutting process, the system detects the real-time arc on
feedback signal. If arc on is lost, the controller will stop the cutting and prompt alarm
message. If setting "No", then in the cutting process does not detect arc on feedback
signal
Use CyIinder THC: When this parameter is selected, it keeps Torch Down output in cutting.
(The following is typical for the "T" models in F2000 series CNC
controller)
 Set Arc Voltage：reference arc voltage, the range of value is 50.00-300.00。Unit:
V
 Arc Protection Value: When actual arc value ≥ (Set Arc Voltage + Arc
Protection Value), the controller will prompt an alarm of breaking arc and stop cutting,
the range of the value is 5.00-100.00. Unit: V. Default 30V。
 Notice: if arc value is less than 30 V, the controller will also prompt the alarm of
breaking arc. This 30 V is fixed value and not permitted to be modified.
 THC Sensitivity: This is sensitive reflected by THC motor. The more fast of the
lifter motor, the more larger of THC Sensitivity. It is advised to set 30-50, the range of
which is 1.00-100.00.
 Arc Set Step Value: In cutting interface, Increase or decrease the Set Arc
Voltage value every time by pressing F7 or F6, the range of value is 0.10-10.00.
Unit: V。
 Fast IHS Time：The lifter motor runs time in full speed when IHS(initial height
sensing). Then the lifter motor runs the half speed until the torch contact the steel
plate. Notice: Fast IHS Time cannot be more than Position Check Time.
 Flame gun lift speed: Flame torch can reach the maximum percentage of lift
speed.
 Plasma gun lift speed：Plasma gun torch can reach the maximum
percentage of lift speed.
 Pierce Count: record the number of perforations during the plasma cutting
process.
 WorkPieceCount: record the number of workpieces completed by plasma cutting.
 Cut Length (m): record the total plasma cutting distance. Unit: metric-meters,
Inch-feet. Cut time: record the time of plasma cutting process.
Run time:record the plasma cutting time + empty time + the time of M07 state.

7.4 Marker Parameters

 Marker Ignition Time：Ignition time of marker. Note: the output is same to

flame ignition output.
 Marker Preheat Time：The preheat time of marker from ignition complete
to open mix power Open.
 Mix powder Open/Close Time：Delay time of scatter powder mouth
relative to spurt powder mouth open/close, input ≥0 arbitrary value, unit: s.
 Marker Up Time：The time of marker torch going up. Unit: s.
 Marker Down Time：The time of marker torch going down. Unit: s.
 Marker Horizontal Offset：Horizontal offset of powder torch gun relative to
flame cutting torch gun. Unit: mm.
 Marker Vertical Offset：Vertical offset of powder gun relative to cutting
torch. Unit: mm.
 Laser Troch X offset to Flame Torch: the horizontal distance of the laser
gun relative to the flame torch gun.
 Laser Troch Y offset to Flame Torch: the Vertical distance of the laser
gun relative to the flame torch.
 Plasma Torch X offset to Flame Torch: the horizontal distance of the
plasma torch gun relative to the flame torch gun.
 Plasma Torch Y offset to Flame Torch: the Vertical distance of the
plasma torch relative to the flame torch.

7.5 System Parameters

The system parameters, as shown in Fig 7.7, are related with the precision of driver shaft
of the cutting machine, coordinate axis, increase/decrease of rate and little arc processing
limited parameter.

 Horizontal Axis Pulse: The number of pulse that controller needs to

generate when the machine move1mm towards X axis, maintaining 3
digits at most after decimal point.
 Vertical Axis Pulse: The number of pulse that system needs to generate
when the machine move 1mm towards Y axis , maintaining 3 digits at most
after decimal point.
 Max Cutting Speed: the maximum cutting speed.
 Max G00 speed: the allowable maximum rapid move speed.
 Max Manual Speed: the maximum speed of manual move.
 Small Arc Limit: Maximum speed at cutting a small arc. Refer to note 1.
 Small Arc Radius Limit: If the radius is less than or equal to the value of
the circular arc, the running speed should be limited. Refer to note 1.
 Flame adjusts time: the accelerate time from start speed to the full speed in
flame cutting.
 Plasma adjust time: the accelerate time from start speed to the full speed in
plasma cutting.
 Emergency STOPTime: the deaccelerate time from current speed to stop in
emergency.
 Start Speed: the system’s speed when it began to start.
 Max Coordinate: The maximum positive coordinate which the machine can reach
horizontally.
 Min Coordinate: The minimum negative coordinate which the machine can reach
horizontally.
Note 1: Table 7.1 Small Arc Definition

The relationship between cut speed and arc radius:

Note: the modified small arc limit or radius of small arc limit will become
effective only after reloading cutting files.

7.6 Parameter Import

 In the parameter configuration interface, press F6 to import the parameters from the
U disk or the hard disk. As shown in Fig 7.8.The import from the U disk, first of all , insert
the U disk into the system USB interface, and the corresponding parameter file in the U
disk, which can only be from the same system with the system model derived from the
parameters of the file. Then select the parameter file that need to import from the U disk,
click Enter.
The import from the hard disk, first of all, determine that the local hard disk has a
saved parameter file. Click Enter to select the parameter file saved in the local hard disk,
then click enter.

7.7 Parameter Export

After the parameter configuration is over, press F7 in the parameter configuration
interface to export the parameters, you could choose to export to the U disk or hard disk.
The export to the U disk. First of all, Insert the U disk into the USB port of the unit,
named the name of the parameter file. Click Enter to complete the parameters saved to
the U disk.
Export to the hard disk, and the parameters stored in the hard disk. When needed,
restore at any time.
 This function combines the input parameter function to enable rapid
adjustment of the cutting parameters required for different thickness plates.
Use the export parameters function to let the cutting parameters of thickness
of the plate required to store in the hard disk or the U disk. When cutting the
corresponding thickness of the plate, use the import parameters function from
the U disk or hard disk to import the corresponding parameters can be.

7.8 Save Parameters

After parameter modification, press 【F8】 to save.
Note：when any parameter has been modified，you must take preservation operation
to keep modification valid, or the system will take the original parameters.

Chapter 8 Diagnosis Function

In the main interface, you can press 【F5】to enter the system diagnosis interface, as
shown in Fig 8.1.
You can be diagnosing the I/O and keyboard in this interface. System self-check can
be made by this.

8.1 Diagnosis Interface Index

8.2 Input Diagnosis
The system will read current IO information when press 【F1】 to refresh the interface,
and display all IO’s status. The green NC means the input is effective, and the red NO
means the input is ineffective.

8.3 Output Diagnosis

In diagnosis interface ,press 【F2】to enter output diagnosis interface，shown as Fig
8.3
Press【↑】,【↓】,【←】,【→】, you can move the cursor to the corresponding output port,
press【F3】 to open the corresponding output port, press【F4】to close the corresponding
output. ● represents the output is active, ●represents the output is inactive.

8.4 Keyboard Diagnosis

In diagnosis interface ,press 【F5】to enter okeyboard diagnosis interface，shown as Fig
8.4.
 In this interface, press any key of the keyboard, there will be a corresponding
keyboard encoding shown here. if there is no encoding shown, then this key is out of fault.

8.5 System Self-check

In the system diagnosis interface, press【F6】to enter the system self-check interface.
If the self-check is OK, the system will show:

8.6 Date and Time

Press F7 in the system diagnosis interface to set the date and time

Move the cursor to the corresponding date, time or week, press 【↑】 or【↓】to adjust the
time.

8.7 System Definition

In the system diagnosis interface, press F8 to enter the system custom definition interface,
in the interface, you could set the input IO, output IO or system coordinate, set back to
zero, and also reset or backup the parameters and one key switch between English or
Chinese.

8.7.1 Parameter Backup and Restore

Parameter Backup: The process of parameter backup is, in the main interface press 【F5】
(System Diagnosis), 【F8】( System Definition), 【F2】(Parameter Backup). The system
will need code, after inputting the code “1396”, press【Enter】, the system will import the
default parameters. In the following process, if the parameters are modified or some of
them arebroken, reset the parameters.
Notice: after installing and debugging the complete equipment, equipment manufacturer
please backup the parameters.
Parameter Reset: The process of reset the parameters is, press 【F5】(System Diagnosis)
in the main interface, 【F8】(System Definition), 【F1】(Parameter Reset).
Notice: After resetting successfully, please restart the system.

8.7.2 Input Definition

The controller could change the IO definition, including changing the order of IO number,
the type of IO( normally open or closed) according to the user’s need. In the system
custom definition interface, press 【F3】 to enter the definition interface, press【F1】 to
enter the input definition interface. As shown in fig 8.8.

In the interface press 【↑】、【↓】、【←】、【→】, move the cursor to the position that
needs changing, press 【Enter】 to open the tab of the drop - down box at the location of
the cursor, move the cursor by 【↑】、【↓】, press 【Enter】 to change the number of the
Input, press 【Enter】to set the selected parameters.
Serial number: 01~10，14~22.
Type: NO (normally open), NC (normally closed)
Function: Move forward, move back, move left and move right, ignition input, oxygen
cutting input, start input, stop input, gun rising input, gun down input, acceleration input,
deceleration input, z axis upper limit position, z axis lower limit position, open drilling rig,
drive no alarm situation, forward and backward.
8.7.3 Output Definition
The controller could change the IO definition, including changing the order of IO number,
the type of IO( normally open or closed) according to the user’s need. In the system
custom definition interface, press 【F2】 to enter the definition interface,, as shown in fig
8.9.

In the interface press 【↑】、【↓】、【←】、【→】, move the cursor to the position that
needs changing, press Press the【Enter】key to open the tab of the drop-down box where
the cursor is located. Press 【↑】、【↓】to move the cursor and press 【Enter】again to
set the selected parameter. The output type is open drain transistor output type.
Type NO means that the output signal is normally open. Type NC means that the output
signal is normally closed.

8.7.4 Coordinate Definition

The system could provide IO definition for the user. As shown in Fig 8.10
In the interface, press Enter repeatedly to change among 8 type of coordinates. Press
【F8】 to save.

8.7.5 Motor

Fig 8.11 Motor directionPress up or down key, move the cursor ▌to the axes of which
needs to change motor rotation direction, then press 【Enter】, the motor direction can
switch between positive and reversal.
XY exchange: if this function is “YES”, output pulse of X axis and Y axis exchange
each other, in other words, horizontal axis and vertical axis exchange each other.

8.7.6 Option
8.7.6.1 Remote Controller

Press left or right arrow in this interface, remote controller’s type can be set arbitrarily one
of the three types which are NO, P2P, 8421.
 NO type: no input of remote controller.
 P2P type: reference the section 11.1.2 Remote input.
 8421 type: reference the section 11.1.2 Remote input.
8.7.6.2 Default Coordinate
As the figure 8.12 shows, the default coordinate can be set default relative coordinate or
default absolute coordinate.
8.7.6.3 Default IJ Coordinate
As the figure 8.12 shows, in the G code of G02 or G03, I or J parameter after the code is
relative coordinate or absolute coordinate. Under the general circumstance, the arc’s IJ
coordinate is relative coordinate, only minority several G code of arc’s IJ coordinate is
absolute coordinate.
8.7.6.4 Switch between Metric and Inch
As the figure 8.12 shows, default unit can be switched to either the metric or the inches,
after switching, the data’s units about length are all switched.
8.7.6.5 Short Line Fitting
As the figure 8.12 shows, when short line segments in the G code are too many and
continuous shake or shock occurs in the process of machine tool runs, set this
parameter ” Yes ”, in the general condition this parameter is set “No”.
8.7.6.6 Steel Plate Angle Memory
In the default condition, the angle after steel plate is adjusted has no memory. After this
parameter is set “Yes”, steel plate angle memory will be automatically stored, until the
steel plate is adjust again or the angle is cleared.
8.7.6.7 F Instruction Forbidden
When this parameter is “Yes”, F instruction after G code which is used for limited rate is
ignored.
8.7.6.8 Manual Angle Input to Adjust Steel Plate
When this parameter is “Yes”, the manual input angle in the section of 4.3.3 is also steel
plate adjusting angle. This angle will be shown in the main interface, if open the function of
steel plate angle memory, this angle is also add to the steel plate adjust angle and
accordingly saved.
8.7.6.9 Use the crawl function
When this parameter is yes, dynamic pierceand crawl are enable. The timing
diagram of the dynamic pierce is shown in Fig 8.13.
Time parameter description: (For details, see 7.3 Plasma Parameter
Settings.)
 Position check time: After the cutting is started, the torch descends, and
when the system detects the positioning success signal, the positioning
detection time ends in advance. If the system has not received the
positioning success signal after the positioning detection time has ended,
the system will alarm. When this parameter is 0, the system will skip the
detection of the positioning success signal and the torch will not fall and go
directly to the positioning up phase.
 Position up time: After detecting the positioning success signal, the
torch is lifted and the ascending time is the positioning rise time. When the
parameter is 0, the torch does not lift, the system goes directly into the arc
delay phase.
 Arc delay: After the positioning up time is over, the system will delay the
arc for a period of time, which is defined as the arc delay. When the
parameter is 0, the system goes directly to the arc, instead of delaying.
 Arc check time: After the Arc delay time is over, the system starts to
open the Arcing port and detect the successful starting feedback signal.
When detecting the successful signal, the arc detection time ends in
advance. If the system has not received the successful starting feedback
signal after the arc detection time has ended, the system will prompt the
error and terminate the cutting of the current workpiece, and exit the
program according to the breakpoint memory. When the parameter is 0, the
system will directly detect the starting feedback signal. If the signal is not detected, it
will report an error. After detecting the signal, the system will enter the next stage.
 Pierce up time: After arc success, the torch at the same time to enhance.
This upgrade time is the pierce up time. When the parameter is 0, the torch
does not lift and the system goes directly to the next stage.
 Piercing time: After the system detects the successful feedback signal from the arc,
the system starts to static perforation, which is called piercing time. When this
parameter is 0, the system will skip the time and enter the crawl phase.
 Crawl time: At the end of the static perforation, if there is more
perforation at the perforation point, higher slag build-up, the arc will be
unstable when cutting in this area.
 So it is necessary to move forward for a period of time under the condition
of no height adjust, the time is the crawl time. When this parameter is 0,
the system will skip the time and enter the perforation fall phase.
 Pierce Down time: When the crawl time ends and the torch descends to
the normal cutting height, start cutting. And this fall time is the perforation
fall time. When the parameter is 0, the torch does not drop, and directly
start normal cutting.
8.7.6.10 No Plasma and Steal contact check
Whether the collision signal is detected during the plasma cutting process. If
the election is no, when the collision between the plasma gun and the steel
plate is detected during cutting process, cutting will be stopped and the alarm
prompt will be given. If it is selected yes, the collision information is not
processedduring cutting.
8.7.6.11 Hold Preheat after cutting end.
In oxygen gas cutting, when cutting is completed, choose whether to turn off
the preheated oxygen automatically..

8.7.7 Option 2
8.7.7.1 The function of backing to zero.

As shown in Fig8.15, backing to zero process is: Before starting to return to zero, the tip is
in the right side of the tip position 1, then press the F8 button on the main interface, the
machine starts to return to zero, The tip moves to the left in the direction of the first zero
return arrow shown in Figure 8.15 at the first zero return. The location of the first time to
find the zero switch is just to find the approximate range of zero switch, so the speed can
be relativelyfast. When the return switch is detected, the system will immediately pause,
then the gun will stop at the left side of the zero switch, as shown in the figure Tip position
2. The machine will then move to the right in the direction of the second return arrow as
shown in Figure 8.15 at the second return to zero, and the position of the second time to
find the zero switch is found, and the range of the zero switch has been determined. Now
speed needs to be smaller in order to improve the accuracy of zero. When the tip moves
to the zero switch position in the figure, it runs to the zero point of the current axis
according to the zero offset parameter, and finally runs to the machine tool position, that is
the tip position 3.
The parameter setting interface is shown in Fig 8.14. The parameters are defined as
follows
 Axis select: select the need to set the zero axis X, Y, the following parameters are
set on the axis.
 Backto zero sequence: 1 ~ 2, the current axis of the return order.
 Back to zero enable: If selected, the current axis will be back to zero, otherwise the
current axis will not return to zero.
 Backto zero directionpositive: If selected, the current axis will return to the positive
direction, otherwise it will return to the opposite direction.
 First time seek zero speed: the first time the current axis to find the speed of zero
switch, this time just to find the approximate range of zero switch, so the speed can
be relatively large.
 Second time seek zero speed: the current axis of the second time to find the speed
of zero switch, then return to zero the scope of the switch has been determined,
nowspeed needs to be smaller in order to improve the accuracy of zero.
 Zero Offset: The location of the actual machine zero relative to the zero
return switch. If the position of the return switch is not the zero position of
the machine, this parameter is required to set as the zero position of the
machine.
 Machine parked position: After the completion of back to zero, the coordinate
position which current axis required to dock.
 All the enabled axis back to zerotogether: If this is selected, all enabled axis will
back to zero, otherwise they will back to zero in order
Description: F2000 series CNC system with "T"models are unique.
Flame gun output selection: flame gun output selection, you can choose to use CN5 or
DB25 (CN2) interface to make heightcontrol of the flame gun.
Demonstration mode Output selection: In the demonstration mode, you can choose
whether making lifter control to CN5 or DB25 (CN2) interface
Note: This option only suffix with T models only, CN5 interface only suffix with T only.

8.7.8 Language Switch

In the main interface, press 【F5 Diagnose】,then press 【F8 System definition】,then
press 【F6 Language】, it will select needed language interface.

8.7.9 Add the Language File

From the company get the language pack file and copy it into the USB.
Insert the USB into the system USB port. In the main interface, move the
cursor to add language file, press 【Enter】. There will be an introduction
appearing to show the result.
This system can support most of the national language files, can also be
customized language file. Please contact the company demand.

8.7.10 Clear Files

 In the main interface, press 【F5 Diagnose】,then press 【F8 System definition】,then
press 【↓】 to make cursor above 【Clear File】 button and press 【ENTER】, the system
will clear all G code files of system.

8.7.11 System Update

In the main interface, press 【F5 Diagnose】,then press 【F8 System definition】,then
press 【F8 System update】, please ensure that you have inseted the U disk into system's
USB interface, otherwise it will pop up a prompt box "please insert U disk". If U disk is
okay, after press 【F8 System update】, it will pop up a dialog box as Fig 8.16. Press
【Enter】and confirm, it will prompt to update as the figure 8.17 shows.
 Function Update: after press 【F1】, it will update function. The function update file is
F2000.exe or corresponding model upgrade file F2100BV4.exe, F2300V4.exe,
F2500V4.exe.
Welcome Update: after press 【F2】, it will update the welcome interface. The
interface upgrade file is named WELCOME.bmp, which should be put directly into the U
disk but not in any folders. This welcome interface is the first shown interface after power
on. If you want to find the method of make new welcome interface, please contact with our
after-sale service department.
System recovery: after press【F4】, it will recover the system. At this time, the system
is exhaustively recovered back to the status before leaving factory, in other words, the
parameters, IO ports configuration, coordinate direction definition and so on are all
recovered back to the status before leaving factory. In the general condition, please don’t
use this function to recover system.

Chapter 9 Graph Management

In the main interface, press【F1】(Shape Lib) to enter graph interface，shown as follows:

You can press 【↑】、【↓】、【←】、【→】to choose different graph.

9.1 Choose Graph

In home interface of graph, move the cursor to the required graph, press 【F8】
to confirm, shown as Fig 9.2:
You can press【 ↑】、【↓】、【←】、【→】to modify sizes, after modification , press 【F8】
to confirmed.
Press any key to return to graphics processing interface as shown in Fig3.1.

9.2 Chip/Hole Size

In Fig 9.2 in chip size interface, you can press【F2】to choose hole size, shown as Fig 9.3:
 Modify hole sizes is the same as chip sizes.
After modification , press 【F8】to confirmed, then enter into the interface of cutting as
shown in Fig 3.1.
Note: The graphic after No.29 don’t have hole size.

Chapter 10 Code Explanation

10.1 Code Symbol and Interpretation

In the cutting machine programming, the following programming symbols are generally
available, with corresponding parameter following it.

In the following context, all the symbol “/” is the relationship of OR. For example, X/U
represents that the result is either X or U, both of which cannot simultaneously appear. N
represents parameter value, for example, An expresses that n is the following parameter. []
means optional context, which can be selected or not.

10.2 Coordinate System

This system uses right-hand Descartes coordinate system acquiescently, as
the figure 10.1 shows.
 Of course, the system also can be defined coordinate system by user,
referencing “8.7.4 Coordinate definition”.

10.3 G Code Explanation

The G code which this system supports for is shown as the table 10.2.

1. G92 Reference point setting

Format:
G92 【Xn】 【Yn】
Parameters meaning:
【Xn】【Yn】 express absolute coordinate of reference point to be set and is
also absolute coordinate of which machine tool goes back to. If no parameter
after G92, the default reference point coordinate is (0, 0). Generally, while
machine tool is taking (0,0) as reference point, this code can be ignored.
Note:
After inputting this code, coordinate of reference point to be set by G92 can be
saved automatically. Before new cutting code hasn’t been inputted, the
coordinate of this reference point is always available, whether system is power
off or not. After input a new cutting code, if new code has G92 instruction, the
coordinate of this reference point is the context after G92, if no G92, the
reference point is default (0, 0). In one code file, G92 only appears once.
Example:
a. G92 X0 Y0
b. Take (0,0) as reference coordinate, when press “go back” function key, the
machine tool goes back to coordinate point (0, 0).
b. G92 X20 Y0
Take (20,0) as reference coordinate, when press “go back” function key, the
machine tool goes back to coordinate point (20,0).
2. G90/G91
Format:
G90/G91
G90: absolute coordinate. X/Y in the code means absolute coordinate value; U
and V mean relative coordinate value.
G91: relative coordinate. X/Y in the code means relative coordinate value; U
and V also mean relative coordinate value.
Example：
a. G90 usage

b. G91 usage

3. G20/G21
Format:
G20/G21
G20: inches unit. All of X，Y，I，J，R，U，V after G20 are inches unit.
G21: metric unit. All of X，Y，I，J，R，U，V after G21 are metric unit.
Note:
If no G20/G21 in the code, take the metric as data’s unit.
The conversion formula of inches and metric: 1 inches ≈ 25.4mm。
4. G00 Traverse rapidly
This instruction expresses that rapidly traverse to specific location, which the
system will rapidly move to at the rate of “G00 move speed* time ratio” from
start point.
Format:
G00 X/Un Y/Vn 【Fn】
Parameters meaning：
 Fn – rapidly moving to specific location at the limited rate;
 Un – displacement of endpoint’s X coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 Vn – displacement of endpoint’s Y coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);

(In the relative coordinate system):

 Xn – displacement of endpoint’s X coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 Yn – displacement of endpoint’s Y coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);

(In the absolute coordinate system):

 Xn – displacement of endpoint’s X coordinate relative to working start point,
unit(mm);
 Yn – displacement of endpoint’s Y coordinate relative to working start point,
unit(mm);

5. G01 Linear Interpolation(at cut speed)

This instruction expresses that linearly incise to specific location, which the
system will cut to at the rate of “incise speed* time ratio” from start point of
current segment.
Format:
G01 X/Un Y/Vn 【Fn】
Parameters meaning：
The same to the meaning of G00 code, the difference of them is only that G00
expresses linearly walking(meaning: output ports are all closed), but G01
expresses linearly incising.
6. G02 Clockwise Circular Interpolation
This instruction expresses that incise clockwise arc (clockwise interpolation) to
specific location, which the system will cut to at the rate of “incise speed* time ratio”
from start point of current segment.
Format:
G02 X/Un Y/Vn In Jn 【Fn】 or G02 X/Un Y/Vn R[-]n 【Fn】
Parameters meaning：
 Fn – incise at limited rate;
 Un – displacement of endpoint’s X coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 Vn – displacement of endpoint’s Y coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 In – displacement of circle centre’s X coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 Jn – displacement of circle centre’s Y coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 R[-]n – the radius of arc, when the angle of arc <=180°, R is positive. Otherwise,
it’s negative, unit(mm);
(In the relative coordinate system):
 Xn – displacement of endpoint’s X coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
 Yn – displacement of endpoint’s Y coordinate relative to start point of current
segment, unit(mm);
(In the absolute coordinate system):
 Xn – displacement of endpoint’s X coordinate relative to working start point,
unit(mm);
 Yn – displacement of endpoint’s Y coordinate relative to working start point,
unit(mm);
7. G03 Counterclockwise Circular Interpolation
The same as G02. The difference is that G02 is clockwise circular(clockwise
arc), but G03 is counterclockwise circular(counterclockwise arc).
8. G40/G41/G42 Kerf Compensation
These functions are used for kerf compensation. Because flame incision
and plasma incision both finally have the existence of kerf when incise route
expressed by code is only actual size of work piece, the actual incision work
piece without regard to the effect of kerf isn’t needed size. After set the kerf
compensation, the system will automatically work out the effect of kerf and
incise work piece with actual size.
G41/G42 must match with G40 to be used. If G41/G42 is ignored, the
default kerf compensation is zero; if G40 is ignored, kerf compensation is
available.
Format:
G41 //Enable Left Kerf Compensation
…… // incision code
G40 //Disable Left Kerf Compensation
G42 // Enable Right Kerf Compensation
…… // incision code
G40 // Disable Right Kerf Compensation
Note:
The value of Kerf Compensation should be half of actual kerf width.
9. G99 proportion、rotate、mirror (image)
Format:
G99 Xn Yn In Jn
Parameters meaning：
 X – proportion factor, can be set from 0.001 to 1000.
 Y – rotate angle, can be set from -360° to 360°.
 I – image of X axis, make image along X axis, 1 expresses that there is image, 0
expresses that there is no image.
 J –image of Y axis, make image along Y axis, 1 expresses that there is image, 0
expresses that there is no image.
Note:
A code can have G99, also cannot. If there is G99, the parameter X, Y, I, J
after code should not be ignored.
Mirror image and rotation will take the origin (0, 0) of Descartes coordinate as
reference point.
10. G04 Time delay
Format:
G04 Pn
Parameters meaning：
P- delay time, the following parameters are using 0.01 second as the unit, such
as P100 means delay of 1 second.
11. Program notice items
 The program must contain the instruction of G92 (reference point setting) and
M02(end of program).
 G41/G42 must match with G40 to be used. If G41/G42 is ignored, the default kerf
compensation is zero; if G40 is ignored, kerf compensation is available.
 If G20 / G21 is ignored, the system will execute G21 (metric unit).
 If G90 / G91 is ignored, the system will execute G91 (relative coordinate).
 M07 and M08 can’t be neglected.
 When there is one parameter in the code of G00、G01、G02、G03 is ignored, if this
parameter is absolute coordinate, the system will set it G code coordinate value of
last row; If it’s relative coordinate, the system will set it 0.
 G00、G01、G02、G03 can be simplified: G0、G1、G2、G3.
 If there is contiguous G00 (or G01、G02、G03) around, the following G00 (or G01、
G02、G03) can be ignored.

10.4 M Code Explanation

 M07 Cutting device on

Please refer to Appendix 2 I/O Timing Sequence Figure of F2000 Series Numerical
Control System.
 M08 Cutting device off
Please refer to Appendix 2 I/O Timing Sequence Figure of F2000 Series
Numerical Control System.
 M00 End of instruction
In the processing of incision, the system will stop the machine tool with the M00 instruction,
waiting for the next operation.
 M02/M30 End of program
 Chapter 11 Port Explanation
As shown in Fig 11.1, the back interface of the system. The red box section is
unique to the T series. CN1 is the input port, which is the standard DB25 male,
CN2 is the output pin, which is the standard DB25 female, CN3 is the motor
interface, which is the standard DB15 male.CN4 and CN5 are unique to
T-series. Refer to Section 11.4 for details on wiring with T series. The bottom
3-pin green terminal interface is the 24V power interface.

11.1 Input Port

 Input signal is a mechanical contact switch, normally open type and closed type
are all supported, it is effective when it is connected to 24VG，and it is ineffective
when it is float or connected to 24V. Com-port of switch outside is connected 24VG.
The other port is connected to corresponding IO port.
 16 channel input ports totally
 Input signal definition

11.1.1 Input Wiring Instructions

11.1.2 Remote Controller Input
The system supports three external remote control input, one for line input (P2P) type,
one for 8421 (BCD) encoded input type, Another for serial RS232 interface input type.
Line Input(P2P) Type
The pin 7, 8,9,10 of input port represents left, right, forward, backward, when inputting
valid signal , the machine can move toward the corresponding direction, when the input
signal is invalid, the machine stop moving.
When the input signal of pin 16 is valid, the system will ignite the torch , the ignition time is
the setting value in system parameters, please take the reference of part of "ignition time "
in "7.2 oxygen gas parameters " .
When the input signal of pin 17 is valid, the system will turn on or off the cutting oxygen.
When the cutting oxygen is on, the system cut off the oxygen, when the cutting oxygen is
off, open the cutting oxygen system.
When the input signal of pin 18 is valid, the system will raise the cutting torch, when the
signal invalid, the torch stops.
When the input signal of pin 19 is valid, the torch goes down, when the signal invalid, the
cutting torch stops.
Note: The external switches of line input are designed by the user.
8421(BCD) code input
Input pin 9, 10, 7, 8 is the A, B, C, D bits of the 8421 code. Functions are shown in Table
11.2

Serial RS232 remote control

See Chapter 15, Shanghai Fangling F1520-T remote controller instructions for details.

11.2 Output Port

 Output voltage is 24VDC，low level is effective；The common end of the external relay
coil is connected with the 24V +, and the other end of the relay coil is connected with
the corresponding IO port.
 Maximum output current max I mA = 300 ；
 16 output ports in total
 Output signal definition
Note: the power supply of external relay, please take 24V power supply output
from the DB25(CN2) 12/24 feet ,and take 24V power ground from 13/25 feet.

11.2.1 Output Wiring Instructions

11.2.1.1 Oxygen Gas Typical Connection
11.2.1.2 Three Level Perforation Circuit
11.2.1.4 Typical Circuit of Using Plasma Cutting

Instruction：
Height-adjusting device wiring with corner low-speed
When the height-adjusting device takes corner low-speed input control signal, the
system's "corner low speed" output signal is used to control the height-adjusting device's
corner low-speed input. The system takes an open-collector transistor output, with the
default active low signal. Reference section 8.7.3, set the output port type of close THC
(corner signal) “NO”. CNC system needs to output low electrical lever signal with this THC
during decreasing rate and this signal should be broken off at normal cutting time.
Height-adjusting device wiring with automatic / manual
When the height-adjusting device takes automatic / manual control function instead of
corner low-speed input, the system needs to use the "corner low-speed" output to control
the height-adjusting device's automatic / manual signal. The system takes an
open-collector transistor output, with the default active low signal. Meanwhile, it needs to
change the type of corner low speed from normally-open to normally-closed in the output
port configuration interface (Section 8.7.3), i.e. from "NO" to "NC". CNC system needs to
break off this signal with this THC during decreasing rate and this signal should output low
electrical lever at normal cutting time.
Using height-adjusting device locating
When using the locating function of the height-adjusting device, the locating function of
numerical control should be closed. The approach is to change the input type of
successful locating from normally-open to normally-closed in the input port configuration
interface (Section 8.7.2), i.e. from "NO" to "NC". There are two types of locating:
The first: locating controlled by the plasma arc starting. CNC emits the plasma arc starting,
the height-adjusting device starts arc after locating, and sends signal of arc starting
successful feedback to CNC after starting arc successfully. After CNC system has
received signal of arc starting successful feedback, it will begin to incise immediately.
Such devices available in the market include Ontime, HYD, Heavth and other brands.
Such devices can connect the "plasma arc starting" output of CNC system to the " starting
arc with locating" input of the height-adjusting devices, and at the same time in the plasma
parameters (refer to section 7.3 plasma parameters) set the arc detecting time to the
value that allows for completing the testing and starting arc.
The second: finish position from the decline of the cutting torch . Before issuing the
command of starting arc, first issue the command of declining the height adjust device,
then issue the command of starting arc. These kind of height adjust devices could be
START, HYD in markets. When using these kind of height adjusting device, transfer to the
interface of plasma parameters (refer to section 7.3 plasma parameters), set the location
detecting time as the time of location of touch.
Using CNC system locating
When using the location function of digital control system, firstly enter into the input
configuration interface, set the input type of successful location from normally closed to
normally open type, i.e. from "NC" to "No". At the same time, return the signal of
successful location to the input port of the successful location of the digital controller. In
the plasma parameter interface (refer to section 7.3 plasma parameters), set the location
detecting time and locating up time to needed values.

11.3 Motor Port

11.3.1 Typical Wiring Diagram of the Motor Interfaces
11.3.1.1 Connection Methods for Differential Stepper Driver
11.3.1.2 Com-anode Connection Methods for Stepper Driver
11.3.1.3 Connection Methods of Servo Driver of Panasonic Company
11.4 Arc THC Module Interface (THC) (suffixed with “T” )
Compared to F2000 series CNC system, F2000T CNC system adds the ports of arc THC
as the red frame area in following figure based on the original system.
11.4.1 Torch Height DC MOTOR Port ( CN5 )
Motor port CN5 (DC MOTOR) output pin MOTOR_1, MOTOR_2, input pin UP_LIMIT,
DOWN_LIMIT, common ground COM. connect MOTOR_1, MOTOR_2 to height
adjustment motor, connect UP_LIMIT, DOWN_LIMIT to upper limit switch and lower limit
switch.

11.4.2 Arc Input（ARCIn）

Arc input pins are ARC+ and ARC- in port CN4. ARC+ link with positive pole of arc output
of arc divider board. ARC- link with negative pole of arc output of arc divider board.
Note: By default, the controller use arc divider 100: 1. That is, the original arc voltage is
divided 100 by divider board.
If use 50：1 divider board, open the system box, find the switches
showing as the figure 11.13. When this switch is on, divider board is 50：
1, otherwise 100: 1. Default position is OFF, 100:1。

11.4.3 IHS Sensing Port

The positioning port (PS) and the arc pressing port are in the same seven pin interface
(CN4), the pins are +24V (OUT), SIGNAL, COM. The +24V (OUT) is connected with the
positive electrode of the switch, and the SIGNAL is connected with the signal of the
proximity switch, and the COM is connected with the negative electrode of the switch.
Note：Approach switch is NPN type with DC24V.
11.4.4 Arc Start (ARC_START)
The starting arc port (ARC_START) and the arc input port are in the same seven pin
interface (CN4), the output pin is ARC_START1, ARC_START2, and connect to the arc
port of the plasma power supply.

Note: It is strongly recommended that the customer use a relay for isolation to
avoid interference from the system with the plasma power supply

11.4.5 Wiring Diagram of F2000T CNC System with Arc THC

Module
11.4.6 Wiring Diagram of double approach switch
Two NPN-style approach switches are used for location, which can either be
linked with the parallel mode or be linked with series mode. To make the
location more accurate and stable, we recommend using series mode to link
the two switches. The specific wiring mode is shown as the figure 11.16. With
this link-mode, any one action of approach switch can emit the collision signal.

11.4.7 Separate Control of Flame Cutting Torch and Plasma

Cutting Torch
This function can achieve the separate control of flame cutting torch and
plasma cutting torch. Plasma cutting torch can only be connected to CN5
motor interface, while flame cutting torch can select to be controlled by CN5
interface or DB25(CN2) interface by setting parameter “output port of the flame
gun” (Please refer to section 8.7.7).
The connection method of the plasma gun is referenced to 11.4.1 Motor CN5
(MOTOR DC).
The connection method of the flame gun, if controlled by CN5 interface, is also
referenced to 11.4.1 Motor CN5 (MOTOR DC). If controlled by DB25 interface,
then please refer to section 11.2 output wiring instructions.

11.5 Power Input（Power In）

Power input: 24V-、24V+、PE.

Chapter 12 Use of BIOS

About system upgrade and system recovery function, the users can also refer to section
8.7.10, the function here is similar to that section. When the system powers on, it will
display as shown in Fig 12.1.

Before the screen number counts down to 0, if you press F2, the system will enter the
BIOS interface. If you press other keys, the system will stop counting down and enters the
main interface..

12.1 System Upgrade

After entering BIOS, press【F1】to upgrade the system, it should satisfy the following
conditions:
 U disk has been inserted into USB interface of CNC
 There should be the upgrade file F2000.exe in the root folder of the U disk..
Under the circumstance of above two conditions satisfied, Press 【F1】to upgrade system,
when completing the upgrading, press【F6】to reboot.

12.2 System Backup

After entering BIOS, press 【F4】 to backup system. It only backup OP (operation system),
but not backup parameter, IO ports configuration, coordinate configuration and so on.

12.3 System Recovery

After entering BIOS, press 【F5】 to return to the original system that has been backup.
System recovery here does not affect the user's parameters, IO port configuration,
coordinate configuration, etc., Recommend to use system recovery function here.

Appendix 3 Interpretation of Wiring Connection between

F2000 Series and Common THC

A3.1 Connection with F1620/F1630 THC

Appendix 5 Common Problems

A5.1 Motor Chip Detection
1. X axis motor not move, you can test system CN3 socket according
to the following four cases:
● The measurement of running state, the correct voltage for pins 1 and 9
should be DC 3V-3.5V
● The measurement of stop state, the correct voltage for pins 1 and 9 should
be DC 3V-3.5V
● The measurement of running state, the correct voltage for pins 2 and 10
should be DC 0V
● The measurement of stop state, the correct voltage for pins 2 and 10 should
be DC 3V-3.5V
If one of the above four cases is not correct, motor chip is bad. Then it should
be sent back to factory for maintenance.
2. Y axis motor not move can test system CN3 socket according to
the following four cases:
● The measurement of running state, the correct voltage for pins 3 and 11
should be DC 3V-3.5V
● The measurement of stop state, the correct voltage for pins 3 and 11 should
be DC 3V-3.5V
● The measurement of running state, the correct voltage for pins 4 and 12
should be DC 0V
● The measurement of stop state, the correct voltage for pins 4 and 12 should
be DC 3V-3.5V
If one of the four cases is not correct, motor chip is bad. Then it should be
sent back to factory for maintenance.

A5.2 Input Port Detection

If individual input port has no response, please enter into input diagnose
interface to check.
Press F5(system diagnose) to enter input diagnose interface
You can connect the input corresponding to CN1 pin number (such as the front
limit of 02 foot) with 0V (CN1-13 number foot) to make short test:
● If input the corresponding input port into the diagnose, with change of status
indicator, then it is normal.
● If input the corresponding input port into the diagnose, with no change of
status indicator, then it is abnormal.
Please redefinition of input port.(refer to operation manual V2.1, section 8.7.2)

A5.4 Hard Limit Alarm Problem

Tip: hard limit alarm
If machine doesn’t collide the limit, it’s usually caused by the opposite
connection of input port NO&NC. You can enter into system input definition to
modify:
PressF5(System diagnose)
F8(system definition)
F3(definition) password：1396, modify the condition of input port NO and NC
Eg. If back limit has limit alarm, you can set “back limit” to the opposite side,
that is, red to green or green to red.

A5.6 THC Problem

Usually, common arc voltage THC has two types: with the initial positioning
function and without initial positioning function.
1. System plasma parameter settings for THC with initial positioning function
are as follows:
● The detection time is set to 0
● The location rise time is set to 0
●The diagnosis successful feedback status indicator for input interface
positioning must be green as the interface:
2. System plasma parameter settings for THC without initial positioning
function are as follows:
● The detection time is set to 15S
● The location rise time is set to 0.8S
● The diagnosis successful feedback status indicator for input interface
positioning must be green as the interface: