PP 256 CNC port pinout and docs

[Andy]

Where can I find docs for the CNC port on the back of the PP 256?

Thanks,

Andy

[parkour]

Power Pro 256? It has a CNC port?
Does this look right?
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=55646

[performance]

Even though it has the port, I think you'll regret fooling with it on that machine.

[Andy]

Mark,

Can you elaborate why I would regret it?

Thanks, Andy

[parkour]

The docs that came with the powerplasma60c had that image I linked to.. thats it.. nothing in the pdf manual.

[someguy]

I would love to know what you mean by that ? Why is the port there if it shouldn't be used ? How does the 60Amp output of the 256 make it different than the dedicated 60A plasma unit ?

I'm, obviously delighted to see the port there.

Thanks !

[Mike J]

I will ask a still question : What is this port used for? My guess is torch control for CNC type welding?

[performance]

It controls the plasma side only...though I personally don't recommend the unit be used but for the lightest CNC work only.

[Andy]

Parkour,

The connector pin layout looks the same. It would be nice to have the official docs though. I checked the PowerPlasma 60 manual, but it didn't document it either. Building at CNC router/plasma table is on my medium to long term want-to-do list. From looking at one of the plasma cutters linked on the torchmate site ( hypertherm 65 ), along with the link you provied, my guess is I'd provide a relay to start pins 1&2, and wait for the "ok-to-move" to close.