Foot Control

[kepp]

Hi All
Is it at all possible to run a foot control or external control for plasma cutting I have a power pro 205 using the standard torch .If it is what do I need to achieve this?
Thanks Kepp

[Rambozo]

Hi All
Is it at all possible to run a foot control or external control for plasma cutting I have a power pro 205 using the standard torch .If it is what do I need to achieve this?
Thanks Kepp

For remote start and stop you can just plug in your own switch instead of the torch switch. If you want to be able to be able to change the power, I do not believe that is possible without modifications.
This thread has an example of using a foot switch for plasma cutting.
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...hread.php/3196

[kepp]

Thanks for that Do you mean switching the power on and off to the plasma cutter?

[Rodsmachineshop]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Single-Butto...item27c17635e5 i used this switch on my plasma cutter

[everlastsupport]

Thanks for that Do you mean switching the power on and off to the plasma cutter?

He means switching the torch switch pins on and off, not the power.

[Rodsmachineshop]

Attachment 7689lol i know i cut the end off switch and installed the cnc plug on it . it works good on my tracing table to turn torch off and on its a when pushing down it has connection when not pressed has open circuit , when pushed down torch activates and when released torch turns off . connected wires to pins 1 and 2 on connector

[everlastsupport]

Attachment 7689lol i know i cut the end off switch and installed the cnc plug on it . it works good on my tracing table to turn torch off and on its a when pushing down it has connection when not pressed has open circuit , when pushed down torch activates and when released torch turns off . connected wires to pins 1 and 2 on connector

Good point Rod. We have or had some models without the CNC port though and some without the euro connector. Old unit without euro and very easy to mod for other remote start and stop methods.

[kepp]

Ok I think I got it I disconnect torch control lead and get a new cnc plug and connect some kind of switch to the end using just the on /off terminals and plug that into plasma cutter .... correct?
Thanks

[Rambozo]

Ok I think I got it I disconnect torch control lead and get a new cnc plug and connect some kind of switch to the end using just the on /off terminals and plug that into plasma cutter .... correct?
Thanks

Does your PowerPro 205 have a CNC plug, on the back? If so that would work, otherwise just use the torch plug on the front. I'm sure you can figure out what pins from the stock plasma torch plug.

[everlastsupport]

Ok I think I got it I disconnect torch control lead and get a new cnc plug and connect some kind of switch to the end using just the on /off terminals and plug that into plasma cutter .... correct?
Thanks

Does you unit have a CNC port on the back? If so pins 1 and 2 short them and unit turns on, open them and it turns off.
If no, then you will need to ohm out the euro connector and hook into the pins or open the torch and hook in there.

What unit do you have, does it have the CNC port on the rear?

[kepp]

hi it's a power pro 205 i dont believe it has a cnc port at back What do I have to do ?

[Rambozo]

hi it's a power pro 205 i dont believe it has a cnc port at back What do I have to do ?

1. Check the pins in the plug on the end of the plasma torch cable with an ohm meter or continuity tester, while pressing and releasing the torch switch. That will tell you which pins are used to activate the torch.
2. Get an extra plug to mate with the front panel connector (everlast, digikey.com, mouser.com, etc).
3. Wire your foot switch to the two pins you located in step 1.
4. Connect the torch as normal (dinse, gas, pilot arc), but plug in your new foot switch instead of the torch cable plug.
5. Be careful as with the torch and switch separated it might be easier than normal to hit the switch while the torch is not pointed in a safe direction.

Out of curiosity, why do you need/want a foot operated torch?

[kepp]

Thanks a lot Im making a plasma tracer/ copier .
Once again thanks you. You have been all very helpful
Kepp