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LYNX
CNC Controls
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 Rugged, reliable, easy to use and
install
The LYNX CNC control was designed to fill all your two-axis
contour cutting needs. The unique concept of the
LYNX was to combine a high performance CNC control
with the world renowned Linatrol tracing and servo-drive
systems. The resulting single integrated system...
the LYNX ... is a rugged, dependable cutting control
that is extremely easy to use. Also, installation
is greatly simplified as no external interface or
controls to the cutting machine are required ...
just connect the torch lifters and gas solenoids
directly to the LYNX. This eliminates interface
complications often encountered with competitors
systems. Furthermore, the LYNX provides the flexibility
to adapt to most cutting machines in operation today.
Although primarily used with plasma and oxy-fuel
cutting processes, the LYNX can be readily applied
to several other cutting applications, including
high pressure water jet, hot wire, router and others.
With over 40 years in the cutting control business,
you know Linatrol can come through with a rugged,
dependable CNC cutting system that can fulfill all
your cutting needs. |
Hardware Specifications
Dual microprocessor system. Up to 512 KB
battery back-up part program memory. Nonvolatile storage of all set-up
data. Integrated operation (CNC, Tracer and Cutting Controls). 240 x
64 pixel, 8 line x 40 character LCD graphics display. Optically isolated
RS-232C port, baud rates to 19.2K. Optically isolated interface for
oxy-fuel and plasma cutting. Optically isolated input for Tracing Unit
and Encoders.
Cutting Control Operation
Provides direct interface to, and control
of, gas solenoids and torch lifters without the need for a separate
control system. Automatic ignition control. Programmable preheat/pierce
times with countdown timer for preheat time with manual override (remembers
modified times for next pierce cycle). Programmable purge, ignition
and pierce timing for plasma operation.
Manual Data Input (MDI)
Create and edit part programs using either
EIA (RS-274D) or ESSI (ISO 6582) part programming languages. Scrolling
part program display. Edit downloaded part program at the control. Display
comment text of downloaded programs for operator information.
LYNX Drive Systems
The LYNX is offered with a wide variety
of drive system options to allow selection of the drive system best
suited for the target machine. The drive system comprises either 2 drive
units, one in each axis or 3 units with one in the transverse axis and
two fully synchronized in the longitudinal axis. The drive amplifiers
can be either linear or PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) types.
CAD Download
Download part programs via built-in serial
port using RS-232. Accepts EIA (RS-274D) or ESSI (ISO 6582) part programs.
Auto-reload feature allows downloading unlimited length programs. Dialog
mode allows machine operator to review and select programs for download.
Optional Disk Drive
This optional 3.5 inch 1.44 mb disk drive
will give you the capacity to load/save NC programmes via diskette.
Tracing Functions*
Digitally programmable tracing speed. Automatic
part closure detection and tracer stop with programmable underlap/overlap.
Edge of line or silhouette tracing. Digitally programmable kerf. Command
Mark detection for corner slowdown. Trace Teach Digitizing Mode. Intelligent
line detection algorithm optimizes memory requirements. All communication
and part transformation options available for trace taught parts. Automatic
conversion of traced part to EIA RS-274D or ESSI format. Ability to
learn parts with multiple pierce points.* Tracing feature is optional.
Installation and Setup Features
Selectable axis control orientation for
compatibility with all cutting machines. Complete oxy-fuel interface
with programmable preheat and ignition time. Complete plasma interface
with programmable purge and ignition time and arc-transferred feedback.
Motorized torch lifter control.Programmable servo gains, machine parameters,
speeds and communication parameters for flexible application. Complete
built-in diagnostics for check-out and test. Performance and Operational
Specifications. Programmable digitally controlled speeds up to 25m/min.
Manual override to increase/decrease speed. English and Metric operation.
ESSI or EIA RS-274D upload/download capability. 33 shape library with
graphic display and parameter dimension prompts. Shape repeat function
has a choice of three grid patterns. Part mirror, rotate and scale capability.
Full loss cut recovery capability, including on-path back-up. Interface
for complete control of oxy-fuel and plasma cutting logic. Plate alignment
capability. Plate marking capability. Memory for up to 64 pieces. Controlled
acceleration and deceleration rates. Single integrated system for both
CNC and Tracer operation.
The LYNX has full featured I/O for direct
connection to torch lifters and gas solenoids. Mating connectors are
supplied to simplify installation.
Performance & Operational Specifications
- Programmable digitally controlled
speeds up to 25m/minute.
- Manual override to increase
or decrease speed.
- English and metric operation.
- ESSI or EIA RS-274D upload/download
capability.
- 32 shape library with graphic
display and parameter dimension prompts.
- Shape repeat function has
choice of three grid patterns.
- Part mirror, rotate and scale
capability.
- Full loss cut recovery capability,
including on-path backup.
- Interface for complete control
of oxy-fuel and plasma cutting logic.
- Plate alignment capability.
- Memory for up to 64 pieces.
- Controlled acceleration and
deceleration rates.
- Single integrated system for
both CNC and Tracer operation.
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