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Running a modified Hypertherm Powermax 30XP. (Which is not necessarily pertinent)
I discovered it is important to have the correct target voltage in the material profile, even if you are using Smart Sense. I had incorrectly assumed the target voltage was ignored with Smart Sense active. Maybe so ...

You nailed it. Overlooked M65 in job file. Job ran as advertised!

Second, for future reference, the Report I tried to upload is the Zip just as generated from the controller. What size is it typically?

As always, you guys are much appreciated. Thanks

Hey Keith,
Tried to attach report, and got error message: file to large. File is 15400 kb. Forgive me if I'm doing it wrong - I have built at least 5 machines with the Acorn controller - but I have had so few issues I'm still a rookie when it comes to this.

Joey, the torch does not retract at all ...

When the M61 macro gets to line 65 of auto_z_zero_macro.cnc sub program, the job stops and throws a 501 error message. However, at that point the torch has not retracted, and float switch is still triggered. "Torch Touch OFF" test works via VCP button. Baffled??

Solved: Created new input definition SpindleRangeSW assigned to Input 3 in this case. Commanded M41 and M43 based on state of Input 3 with IF THEN statements. Had to remove SpindleRangeLow from one line as it is no longer recognized as valid. The attached screen captures show this. I copied and ...

I want to tell acorn the spindle range, High or Low, using the state of a single input. High = Input Open Low = Input Closed
How can I map that and insure the Wizard can't overwrite it?

Thanks guys. PLC mod works perfectly

I have drilled down in multiple posts to get clarity on configuring Acorn for 0-5V spindle control. It appears there are four possible solutions:
1) Throw away your 0-5V spindle drive and get a drive and motor that works on 0-10V (allow me a little humor here) = unacceptable
2) Install a KBSI-240D ...

Thanks for your quick response guys. I must apologize for being a dufus in this case. I failed to "Write the new configuration" before exiting Wizard. All working as advertised.

CWP-4 doesn't work. I have Acorn CNC12 v4.12+ Pro License. Wizard does not save "YES" selection for CWP-4