Torch Height control

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28-07-2012
Bobp

Torch Height control

I have purchased the THC in the link below but have no idea how to wire it to either the 15 pin plug or 12 pin connector on the TB6560 driver board. If it would wire to the twelve in connector his would keep the plug free for a remote.

http://proma-elektronika.pl/download/doc/thc_en.pdf

3 Axis TB6560 CNC Stepper Motor Driver Board Controller | eBay

Hope somone can help

Thanks

Bob
28-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

I set mine up with the instructions i found on the mach3 forums. I did have to read a lot of posts though.. Im sure someone on here will be of help and has a good amount of information on the subject..
28-07-2012
JAZZCNC

Re: Torch Height control

From the looks of it you just take a wire from the UP/ARC/DWN connections on the THC device to a spare inputs on the TB board.
The COM will go to the com or GND pin on the TB.
Then in the control software setup the THC inputs for UP/ON/DOWN to the same pins from the TB.

The + & - are power the THC device needs so come from a separate supply which by the looks of it can be anything between 5 & 35V I'd use 24V has it will better handle any noise issue's and quite cheap to find.

That link to the TB doesn't show pin outs so can't help with telling you pin numbers unless you can find a link to the manual.?
28-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAZZCNC

From the looks of it you just take a wire from the UP/ARC/DWN connections on the THC device to a spare inputs on the TB board.
The COM will go to the com or GND pin on the TB.
Then in the control software setup the THC inputs for UP/ON/DOWN to the same pins from the TB.

The + & - are power the THC device needs so come from a separate supply which by the looks of it can be anything between 5 & 35V I'd use 24V has it will better handle any noise issue's and quite cheap to find.

That link to the TB doesn't show pin outs so can't help with telling you pin numbers unless you can find a link to the manual.?

As usual you have it Jazz, here is an add from fleebay with some pics of the configuration at the bottom.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proffessio...item27c96d9824
28-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAZZCNC

From the looks of it you just take a wire from the UP/ARC/DWN connections on the THC device to a spare inputs on the TB board.
The COM will go to the com or GND pin on the TB.
Then in the control software setup the THC inputs for UP/ON/DOWN to the same pins from the TB.

The + & - are power the THC device needs so come from a separate supply which by the looks of it can be anything between 5 & 35V I'd use 24V has it will better handle any noise issue's and quite cheap to find.

That link to the TB doesn't show pin outs so can't help with telling you pin numbers unless you can find a link to the manual.?

As usual you have it Jazz, here is an add from fleebay with some pics of the configuration at the bottom.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proffessio...item27c96d9824
29-07-2012
Bobp

Re: Torch Height control

Thank you both for your replies. I just don't know where to add the up down wires to the board as the only free connections are either on the 15 pin remote plug or the 12 pin connection just behind it which seems to be used to connect a dro. All other connection points are used up with motors, e stop and limit switches
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

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Re: Torch Height control

Ahhh i see, have you got a better picture of your TB 6560 as there are several variations:

Attachment 6438

Such as the one above that dosnt appear to have the ones you mention behind the 15pin D

Attachment 6439

This one clearly shows some spare inputs on the right..

I know you have a Ebay picture listed but can you get a better picture of the terminals for me..

Rick
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

If all else fails and you have used all the inputs near the Estop input (there are 4 possible) then you may have to use the pendant input (15pinD) lets see what the pic tells us

Rick
29-07-2012
Bobp

Re: Torch Height control

Hi Rick,

It is the same as the one shown on the ebay link and any photo on the disc or manual is the same
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobp

Hi Rick,

It is the same as the one shown on the ebay link and any photo on the disc or manual is the same

Have you fitted it to a machine and if so have you used any of the inputs where the E-stop input is shown in the add?
29-07-2012
Bobp

Re: Torch Height control

I think this may give more info

http://www.fozztexx.com/CNC/HY-TB3DV-M_3Axis_Driver.pdf
29-07-2012
Bobp

Re: Torch Height control

I have used all those inputs for e stop and limits. May have to forget about the limits and use those pins?
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobp

I have used all those inputs for e stop and limits. May have to forget about the limits and use those pins?

I think there are inputs where the pendant plugs in, ill have a look see..
29-07-2012
Bobp

Re: Torch Height control

Thanks Rick
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobp

I have used all those inputs for e stop and limits. May have to forget about the limits and use those pins?

nope I cant see any spares so either lose two limit inputs or look at the pendant input, after all you are joging the Z up and down with the THC arnt you?

Rick
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardoco

nope I cant see any spares so either lose two limit inputs or look at the pendant input, after all you are joging the Z up and down with the THC arnt you?

Rick

To be fair i struggled with inputs on my own machine so got another Parallel card from ebay and the cheapest Breakout board i could and ran all my limits from that board only..
29-07-2012
Bobp

Re: Torch Height control

I will use the z limits inputs. I have been sickened with waist thus far so the thc is a must.

Thanks for your help Rick
29-07-2012
Ricardoco

Re: Torch Height control

You are very welcome, but hey keep me updated with your Plasma exploits as im building 1 myself next month and i would be very interested in how things turn out with your THC as i suspect i will get the same one you have..
02-09-2017
Nibbler

Re: Torch Height control

I know this thread is pretty old but may I ask if you ever had success ? I want to use a TB6560 with Proma THC too and I am a bit confused with the manual.
04-04-2019
Bryan Johnson

Re: Torch Height control

Hi Nibbler
Did you manage to connect the THC from Proma easily and how was your experience ?
Looking to by one but I am confused between 2 brands.
05-04-2019
Nibbler

Re: Torch Height control

Hi Bryan, I exchanged it to the older version and this one works, though I also changed the chinese plasma against a powertherm.
09-12-2019
carlos

Re: Torch Height control

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardoco

Ahhh i see, have you got a better picture of your TB 6560 as there are several variations:

Attachment 6438

Such as the one above that dosnt appear to have the ones you mention behind the 15pin D

Attachment 6439

This one clearly shows some spare inputs on the right..

I know you have a Ebay picture listed but can you get a better picture of the terminals for me..

Rick

Hi friend, I know it is a long time after this thread that I ask this question, I have the same problem of not knowing where to connect my proma thc 150 compact, I have a 4-axis TB6560 but in reality I am a bit lost with respect to the manual of the sensor, my plasma is a powermax 65, if you could give me a hand I would appreciate it very much