Where to set amps?

[Jim Earl9]

just got a table.
im running sheetcam and mach3 to cut...
the machine is an everlast 82i
where do u set the amps to cut? i dont see option in sheetcam under cutting tool just feed rate pierce delay etc.
of course the name of the tool shows the amps like for example -- HT-85 {45 amp} 16ga Steel but thats just the name of the tool correct?

do i change amps on machine? sheetcam? mach3?

thanks

Jim

[djreiswig]

Does your cutter have a serial port? I'm guessing you have to set amps on the unit itself if it doesn't.
I have a Hypertherm and my controller has the ability to set amps through the serial port on the cutter.

[Jim Earl9]

their is a port on the back of the unit, i believe that just tells it to turn on and off and some power to the THC...?
ok so just turn dial on the front of the unit, thats easy..

thanks

[djreiswig]

Yeah, the round connector on the back is the cpc. It's for start, arc ok & the divided volts. The serial port is a long connector. It allows remote setting of the amps & air pressure and also error code readout. Your program would need that functionality to utilize it.

[Jim Earl9]

ok ya i dont have that, ive just been changing the amps on the machine, and setting feed rate etc in sheet cam, working well.