MachPro Configuration

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MachPro is used for multiple machine types. Some of this documentation will be useful for all machine types, and some is only for certain machine types. Much of the software is already configured with values that that work well for most people. There are some portions of the software that will be most useful if you have additional details.

Modify the tool table

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Tool Setters and Offsets

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Tool Changer Setup

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Global Monitoring System (GMS)

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WaterJet Setup

Configure the number of jets you need and your default delays. Pull down Configure -> Control - Settings.

We set the Jet Abrasive Purge Line Delay at 1250 ms which allows the abrasive to stop flowing just before the water turns off. The Jet Off Delay is set to 250 ms which gives us a slight pause after the water turns off and before it starts moving to the next cut. You may adjust these values to appropriate values for you machine. 

IO Setup

Virtually every waterjet will need some of following signals. Map each of the ones you need to the correct output. That is done in the Control screen. Configure -> Control - Output Signals. This example is using the simulator. In operation, the device will be the M31, and the Output Names will be EtherCat device names. (1DO.01.0n). Here we have mapped 3 output signals to specific electrical outputs. From this point forward in the configuration, we will use the signals.

Note that MachPro has a set of pre-defined outputs for your convenience. During configuration of the system, these pre-defined signals  need to be mapped to the electrical outputs.

This jet abrasive output is now mapped to a software signal (Output #8). As a software signal, it is now fully accessible to the MachPro software. 

Name	Function	Configuration
Jet Abrasive Output(s)	Turns on and off abrasive for the corresponding jet.	Map it to the correct output signal in Mach.
Jet High Pressure Output(s)	Turns on and off high pressure for the corresponding jet. Also called things like UHP On/On valve.	Map it to the correct output signal in Mach.
Jet Pressure Output(s)	Turns on and off the actual jet. Often called Water On or Jet On.	Map it to the correct output signal in Mach.
Jet Pump Output	This turns on the actual intensifier pump. If using a PLC this should trigger the PLC to start the intensifier. Often called Intensifier.	Map it to the correct output signal in Mach.

For example, Jet Pressure Output #1 here is set to Jet On/Off Solenoid. 

A HYDRAULIC OIL OVERTEMP WARNING GMS would be setup as follows:

Some waterjets have a servo controlled Abrasive. For that use these settings:

Cut Recovery

You can configure the axes to move. 

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