I have questions for an experienced operator/installer. But first to let you know what we're working with here.
ArcMate 120iB/10L R30iA
(2) Auxilary axis with the arm in the center between the 2 axis (axis's, axii, axises,??? however it's said)
Thermal Dynamics Autocut 300
Lincoln 455M
Question: While running our plasma EOAT, let's say the arm crashes into the work piece, the plasma continues to run, until a hard shutdown happens. Or we navigate to the I/O screen, locate DO tied with plasma, and shut it off. Same result happens whether a light fence is broken or when an E-STOP is engaged. Is it possible to shut this plasma off without having to do the steps listed above, whether it logically controlled through ArcMate or some other method I am not currently aware of?
I called our installer and was informed that the controller has an e-stop output that should be connected to the plasma's e-stop input. If that is the case then why wouldn't the plasma stop operating when any alarm with a high severity, prompt it to stop working?
Thank you in advance