Micr Ostep: User Manual

Contents
Microstep 1. Preface
2. Overview
Model SH-HC30 3. Installation
Height Controller for Flame /

4. Quick operation guide
Plasma Cutting Torch
5. Commissioning
User Manual 6. Operating guide
7. Control panel
8. Troubleshooting
9． Initial positioning
10 ． Commands b e tw e e n CNC
a n d height controller
11. Remote height controller
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Contents
1 Preface ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................ 2
1.2 Important Statement.................................. ................................2
1.3 Warning ...................................................................................... 3
1.4 Terms Expla nation......................................................................4
1.5 Company Information ............................................................... 5
2 Overview .............................................................................................. 5
2.1 Technical Features ..................................................................... 5
2.2 Main Technica l Indicators........................ ………………………….7
3 Installation ...................................................................................... 8
3.1 Mechanical Installation............................. …………………………..8
3.2 Electrical Installa tion C onnection ........................................... 14
3.3 Function Introduction of Volatge Divider Board ………………22
3.4 Dimensions Figure of Volatge Divider Board............................ 25
4 Quick Operation Guide for Capacita nce and Arc Voltage Height
Controller .............................................................. ………………….. . .. 26
4.1 Control Operation of Electrical Operation Panel: (External
Switching Mode) ..............................................................................26
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4.2 SH-2002AH/SH-2200H Operati on of CNC System Output

Interface (I / O Control Mode) .......................... ……………………….27
4.3 CNC system communication i nterface is used to complete the

operation (RS232 communication mode) ......... ………………………28
4.4 Operation Flow ........................................................................ 28
4.5 Daily Operation Flow ................................ ………………………...29
5 Operating guide................................................................................. 30
5.1 Parameter Setting ..................................... ……………………….30
5.2 Manua l Operation ..................................... ………………………...30
5.3 Automatic Operati on ............................................................... 31
6 Debugging ........................................................... ……………………31
6.1 Initial Debugg ing of Capacitive Detection……………………32
6.2 Debugging Steps of a Key Heig ht Calibration ……………… 32
7 Controller Panel ................................................................................ 32
7.1 Control Parameters................................... ……………………….33
7.2 Operation Panel ....................................................................... 34
7.3 Display Status Description........................ ………………………..36
8 Troubleshooting ................................................................................38
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9 Description of Initial Location Function....................................................39
9.1 Positioning Mode................................................................................39
9.2 Setting of Positioni ng Heig ht .............................................................39
9.3 Process ................................................................................................39
9.4 Initial Arc Voltage Collection (Set Value A).....................................39
10 Instruction Functi ons Rela ted to M of CNC Sy stem and Height
Controller………………………………………… …………………………..40
10.1 Function M of Direct Control Output Port of CNC System .........41
10.2 Fixed Cycle of Functi on M .............................................................41
11 Remote height controller .........................................................................44
11.1 Function Introduction.....................................................................44
11.2 Operation Guide..............................................................................45
11.3 Wiring Instructions .........................................................................47
11.4 Installation Dimensions ...............................................................48
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1 Preface
Whether in flame cutt ing mode or plasma cutting mode, it is vital to maintain the st ability
of the distance (height) between cutting torch and work piece, for it will directly affect the
cutting speed and the cutting quality.
Fig. 1-1 Model SH-HC30 height controller for fla me/plasma cutting torch
1.1 Purpose
Model SH-HC30 height controller fo r flame/plasma cutting torch is an automatic
height
control module integrated with mechanical lifting and electric control feat ures, which is
specially designed for portable flame and plasma cutting machine as anot her new
product
developed by Beijing Microstep Control Technology Co.,Ltd. in the field of industrial automation
control
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Model SH-HC30 height controller for flame/pla sma cutting torch is simple and easy to use,
convenient to commission and modest in price. In addition, it insists the sell points of
all
Microstep products--good product performance at modest price. It is an ideal accessory
to
match welding or cutting equipment.
1.2 Important statement:
In case of any discrepancy between Model SH-HC30 height controller

for flame/plasma cutt ing torch and the contents of this manual, the
actual product should be referred to. Any amendments of the product or its
accessories are subject to change without prior notic e. For updated contents, please
visit our website at http://www.startsh.com/eng
or simply call Beijing Microstep Control Technology Co., Ltd.
Be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions carefully to avoid

any accidents due to incorrect operations.
Please st rict ly follo w the detailed inst ructions in t he manual before

inst alling and using this machine.
In case that Model SH-HC30 height controller for fla me/plasma

cutting torch and/or this manual is illegally used, the user shall be
liable for all t he aft ermaths and Microstep will take no lega l liability,
for it doesn’t represent Microstep’s position.
The safety warnings are used to prevent any damage to human body
or properties.
In case of any qualit y problem found in using this product, please call
the service center of the manufacturer or aut horized agents or
dist ributors to get service and help.
It’s not allowed to duplicate, distribute or utilize any cont ent of this
manual without a written permi ssion from the right owner. Anyone
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who violates shall undertake all the liabilities fo r t he loss.
1.3 Warnings
Please read and strictly comply with the following instructions before operating the product, thus
to
assure the designed product control accuracy and prevent any damage and accident.
Installation must be carried out by certified technical personnel with relevant
experiences.
Please thoroughly read the instructions before starting installation.
Make sure the local power supply satisfies the required specifications.
Installat ion, plugging or unplugging power cord are prohibited when

the power switch is on.
The product should be positioned far away from any heat source if possible.
The controller shell must be grounded well to avoid electric shock or
affecting the controller.
The work piece must be well grounded too and mai ntain a good connection with
the controller shell for assured accuracy of height control.
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Note: If the controller shell and the work piece are not properly grounded, the height controller will not
work normally.
Please handle the product with care and make sure no impact or
shock; otherwise, damage to the product might be incurred. .
Never try to disassemble the product or modify its internal construction;
otherwise, accident or fault might occur.
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1.4 Terminol ogy Definitions
One- keystroke height calibration: In capacitance height measurement
mode, the specific inductive capacity between the capacitance

detect ion ring and work piece may af fect the accuracy of height
measurement due to t emperature, pressure, humidity, gas composition
and many other ambient factors. In a ddition, the serious non-linear
relationship exists between capacitance value and height value.

Microstep has developed the int elligent progra m of "one-keystroke
height calibrat ion". Only one keystoke will aut omatically set the
product based on various ambient factors. And within the range of
3-30mm, high accuracy, high precision and high linearity is possible in

display and control.
High speed zone: When the difference between the actual height and the set
height is relatively big, the cutting head will advance towards the set value at the
highest speed in order to reach the set value the soonest; this travel zone is called
high speed zone.
Speed regulating zone: If the cutting head reaches the set value at a
high speed, severe oscillation may be caused and the height control is
unstable. In order to achieve a smoot h transition, the speed regulating
zone is set. This zone is located between the high-speed zone and the
dead zone. In this zone, when it is far away f rom t he set value, the
cutting head will move at a higher speed; otherwise, at a lower speed.
The range value of this zone is adjust able. If it is set too big, the
transit ion is smooth, but the t racking time is too long; if it is set too
small, the tracking is conducted in time, but oscillation may be caused
easy.
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Dead zone: Within a certa in height range, the height of the cutting
head will not be adj ustable any more. The range is called dead zone. If
the dead-zone range is set too wide, the control precision will be t oo
low; if it is set too narrow, t he cutt ing head may oscillate up and down
easily. An appropriate value of dead zone will not only guarantee t he
control precision but also generate no oscillation.
1.5 Contact Information of Manufacturer
Beijing Microstep Contro l Technology Co.,Ltd.

Address: Room 604, Zeyang Mansion, 166 Fushi Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing
Postcode：100043
Tel：086-10-88909150（telephone exchange）
Sales：086-10-88909235
Fax：086-10-88909277/1
Website：http://www.startsh.com/eng
Email: hzq_beijing@startsh.com
2. Overview
2.1 Technical Features
Stepper motor inst ead of conventional DC motor

Model SH-HC30 height cont roller fo r flame/pla sma cutting torch uses
the proprietary stepper motor control technology of Microst ep to
replace the conventional DC mot or height control technology, which

makes it faster and smoother in addition to significantly intended
service life.
Directly displaying the height of cutting nozzle in capacitance height

control mode
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The advanced height linear ca libration technolo gy makes absolute

height displa y and control possible when the distance between the
cutting nozzle and work piece is within 3 ~ 30mm in the capacitance
mode under for automatic height control in unit of millimeter and
display accuracy of ± 0.1mm.
Integration of mechanica l lift ing device and height controller

Detector, controller and drive are highly integrated with adjustable
stroke up to 10cm.
All Digital Technology

Circuit uses SMD technology without any adjustable devices; all
digital control technology ensures high product reliability.
Simple and convenient linearization calibration

The feature of "one-keystroke height calibratio n" guarantees that in
any circumstances, the user only needs to press one key to calibrate
the absolute height measurement and achieve linear height
measurement.
Applicability in tough environment

The shell uses tamper-proof, waterproof and moisture-proof
aluminum box sealed design, particularly applicable to the severe

environment of high temperature or high electromagnetic interference
from flame cut ting or plasma cutting operation.
Various interfaces easy to use.
The interface is simple and easy to control. It is suita ble for any flame
cutting and plasma cutting CNC system or using alone.
RS232 communication interfac e

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Asynchronous communication function enables connection with CNC

system and facilitates parameter setting, automat ic/manual control,
taper angle transition control and dat a exchange.
2.2 Main Technical Parameters
Power Requirements: DC 24V ± 2 V 3 A
Applicable motor: 17/23 HS series of stepper mot ors
Manual adjustment range: 0- 100 mm
Aut omat ic height control range: 3 -30 mm
Adjusting speed of automatic height control: 3000 mm/min (30 ° slope)
Cont ro l precision: ±0.5 mm
Dimensions of box body: ( 155 × 87 × 71) mm
Operat ing temperature: -10 ℃ t o 50 ℃
Weight:
Total weight of capacitance height control: 1.990kg
Total weight of arc voltage height control: 1.645kg
Detection system: capacitance height detect or and arc voltage height

detect or
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3. Installation
3.1 Mecha nical Installation
The component names and positions of height controller are shown in Fig. 3-1.
Among them, the connecting components for capacitance detector are only
added in flame cutting operation
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Lift stepper motor
Standard high frequency cable
Detector ring anti-collision device
Operating display panel
Cutting torch holder
Detector ring holder
Flame cutting torch
Detector ring
Fig. 3-1 The positions, names and functions of controller components
6 M6 screw holes in the back of the height controller are used to fix t he
box body to the support. Their position and size are shown in Fig. 3-2.

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Note:
1. Make sure the depth of bolts in
six mounting holes during
installation will not affect the
travel.
2. The length of each mounting
bolt beyond the shell of the height
controller interna llymust be less
than 8mm, i. e., the bolt length
inserting into the interior of the
height controller shell must not
exceed 8mm.
Fig. 3-2 Mounting position of screw holes in the back of the controller
The right view of the height controller and related installation dimensions are
shown in Fig. 3-3.
The back view of the height controller and related installation dimensions are
shown in Fig. 3-4.
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Fig. 3-3 Right view of the controller
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图 3-4 高度控制器背面视图
Fig. 3-4 Back view of height controller
The inst allation diagram of the height controller is shown in Fig. 3-5
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Fig. 3-5 Assembly diagram of height controller
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3.2 Electrical Connection
3.2.1 External Switch Control Mode

The external switch control mode is applicable to both
capacitance height control and arc voltage height control.
K1
Manual/automatic switching
K2
Manual ascending K3
Manual descending
Ground
Electrical wiring diagram of external switch cont ro l
When K1 is off, the height controller is in manual mode;

When K1 is on, the height controller is in aut omatic mode.
When K1 is off, K2 and K3 are enabled.
When K1 is on, K2 and K3 are disabled.
3.2.2 CNC System Input/Output Cont rol Mode (I/O control)

Electrical connection of capacitance- detection height controller
The electrical connection of capacitance-detection height controller is shown in Fig.

3-6.
The high-frequency cables and plugs are special parts. The high-frequency cables
can be provided up to1000mm according to different requirement s.
The cable connection between height controller (15-pin connector) and CNC system
(25-pin connector) should be made by the user. The connection is shown in Fig. 3-7.
For the detailed pin definition of 15- pin and 25-pin, see Table 3- 1 and Table 3-2.
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15-pin plug
BNC high- frequency cable
Back view of CNC system

Height
controller
25-pin connector
Fig.3-6 Electrical wiring diagram of capacitance height controller

2
Note: The diameters of 24 V power cord and ground wire should be larger than 0.75 mm .
Manual/automatic switching
Manual ascending
Manual descending
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Table 3-1 Pin definitions of 25-pin connector of CNC system for the height control system
Description
S/N Attribute
5 Output Manual/automatic selective signal

24V ground for power supply of
Power height
6
Supply controller
Manual lifting signal t o drive cutting
7 Output
torch up
24 V positive for power supply of height
Power
12, 13 controller
Supply
Manual descending signal to drive

19 Output
cutting torch down
Power 24 V positive for power supply of height
24, 25
Supply controller
Not e: The pins whose serial numbers are not listed of the 25-pin plugs of CNC
system will not be used.
Table 3-2 Pin definition of 15-pin connector of height Controller
Description
No. Att ribute
Remarks
Serial port fo r common use
1 232-COM
2 Serial port for Receiving 232-RXD
3 Serial port for transmiting 232-TXD

Input Arc vo ltage ( height of cut ting
4
Signal torch) signal
5 Signal ground Arc vo ltage signal ground
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7、14 24 V positive for po wer supply

Power supply
of height cont roller
8、15 24 V ground for power supply
Power supply
of height cont roller
manual/automatic selective
10 Input
signal
Manual ascending signal for
12 Input
driving the cutting torch up
Manual descending signal for
13 Input
driving the cutting torch down
Not e: The pins whose serial numbers are not listed of the 15-pin plug s of
the
CNC syst em will not be used.
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Electrical connection of arc voltage detection-type heig ht controller

The elect rical connection of arc voltage det ection-type height controller is shown in Fig.
3-8.
The cable connections among height controller (15-pin connector), CNC system (25-pin
connector) and voltage divider board (9-pin connector) should be made by the user.
For the pin definitions of 15 -pin, 25-pin connector and 9-pin connecto r, see Table 3-1,
Table 3-2 and Table 3-3
Height
Plasma Power Supply
Voltage divider
board
The back panel of CNC system
Fig. 3-8 Elect rical wiring diagram of arc voltage height controller
Table 3-3 Pin definitions of 9- pin connect or for volta e divider board
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S/N Attribute Description
Power
2 24V ground for po wer supply of height controller
supply
Power
5 24V ground for power supply of height controller
supply
Arc voltage signal serving as height signal of the
6 Output plasma
tti l
9 Output 24V positive for power supply of height controller
Not e: The pins whose serial numbers a re not list ed will not be used.
Connecting to voltage divider board
Connecting to torch height controller Connecting to CNC system
9-pin connector of voltage divider board
Arc voltage signal after voltage dividing
Automatic start
Arc voltage signal after voltage dividing
Manual ascending
Manual descending
24V Ground
25-pin connector of CNC system

15-pin connector of height controller
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Fig. 3-9 Wiring diagram of arc voltage height controller, voltage divider board and CNC system
Note: The wire diameters of 24V power cord and of ground wire should be larger than 0.5 square
millimeter.
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The electrical connection of height controller when both arc voltage detection
mode and capacitance detection mode are required to use.
Arc voltage
Arc voltage
15-pin plug
High-frequency cable
Heigh
分压板 9 芯接头
Back view of CNC
Capacitance detecting ring 21

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24V Ground
Automatic start
Arc voltage
signal Manual ascending
Manual descending
24V Ground
This figure should be kept on standby – it illust rates the aut omat ic connection method
when both arc volt age mode and capacitance mode are required to use.
3.2.3 Communication interface control mode of CNC system (RS232 control)
The software debugging for the communication interface control mode of
CNC sy stem is in process.
3.3 Functional description of voltage divider board

The voltage divider board is a funct ional module designed to reduce the voltage of
plasma cutting torch after arc starting in a certain proportion and separate and
convert it to the low-voltage signal reflecting the height of the cutting nozzle from work
piece. It is the indispensable accessory in the mo itoring and contro l of height in
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plasma cutting operation. The voltage dividing ratio of the voltage divider board in
standard configuration is 50: 1.
The various interfaces of the voltage divider board are illust rated in Fig. 3-10.
J3 AC power, connecting device J2 arc voltage input, connecting to the
AC220V power supply arc voltage terminal of plasma power
J1 arc voltage output of voltage divider

board,
connecting to height controller and CNC system
Fig. 3-10 Interface description of voltage divider board
The pin definitions of interfaces are shown in Table 3-4, Table 3-5 and Table 3-6.
Table 3-4 Pin definitions of J1 connector
S/N Attribute Description
Power
2 24V ground for power supply of height controller
supply
Power
5 24V earth for power supply of height controller
supply
Arc voltage signal serving as the height signal of
6 Output
plasma cutting nozzle
Power
9 24V positive for po
supply
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Note: The pins without pin numbers will not be used.
No. Attribute Description
Power
1 Ground
supply
Pla sma arc voltage posit ive terminal
2 Input
(connect ing t o t he clip of steel plate)
Plasma arc vo ltage negative termina l (arc
3 Input
voltage output)
Note: Push t he orange button inwards and insert the stripped cable into the wiring hole
and t hen release.
Power
1 AC220V±10%
supply
Power
2 AC220V±10%
supply
The volt age divider board may choose installation position as required,
but note sho uld be taken J1 interface is for low-voltage signal and J2
is for high-voltage signal. In order to prevent low-voltage signal from

any interference of high-voltage and high-frequency signals and
improve the system stability, the wirings of J1 and J2 should be

carried out separately.
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3.4 Dimensional drawing of voltage divide r board
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4. Quick Operation Guide of Height Controller in

Capacitance and Arc Voltage Modes
4.1 Cont rol operation of electrical operat ion panel: (external switch mode)
For t he wiring of height controller in capacitance mode, see Section 3.2 -- "Electrical
Connection"
For the wiring of height controller in arc voltage mode, see Section 3.3-- "Electrical
Connection"
The operation procedure is as follows:
Set the automatic/manual control switch to manual mode
Cutting torch
control
Automatic
割枪控制
Set the 升 Desce d
automatic/manual
control switch to
manual mode Manual
2.Adjust the ascend/descend switch of the cutting torch as needed.
Cutting torch control

割枪控制
Automatic Ascend
Adjusts the
ascen d/descend switch to
lift the cutting torch Manual
Cutting torch
control
Adjusts the Automatic 割枪
Ascend Descen
ascend/descend switch to
lower the cutting torch.
Manual
3. Set the automatic/manual control

switch to Cutting torch control
automatic mode 割枪控制
Automatic
Ascend
Set the au tomatic/manual
control switch to
automatic mode
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Now, the mechanical lift device of the height controller enables automatic height control. If the
height of the cutting torch is unsatisfactory, repeat the above steps 1-3. In automatic mode, the
up/down switch of the cutting torch is disabled.
4.2 Operation control via I/O interface of Model SH-2 002AH/SH-2200H CNC
sy stem (I/O control mode)

For the wiring of height controller in capacitance mode, see Section 3.2-- "Electrical
Connection"
For the wiring of height cont ro ller in arc voltage mode, see Section 3.3--"Elect rica l
Connection".
The operation procedure is as follows:
1. Directly press the ascend or descend keys on CNC panel to adjust the cutting torch to a suitable
height-.
Press S↑ to ascend the cutting

torch
Press S↓ to descend the cutting

torch
The height of the cutting torch is adjustable after

pressing the key “pause” in operation
Press “5” to rise

the arc voltage
Press “6” to lower

the arc voltage
The height of the

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Usually, the I/O of the CNC system is in manual control mode of t he height controller.
When processing starts, the I/O of the CNC system will turn t o aut omatic control mode of
the height controller. In such mode, the mecha nical lifting device of the height controller is
under automatic height control.
4.3 Operation via communication interface of CNC system (RS232
communication mode)
This feature is under development and will be amended aft er the functions are completed.
4.4 Operation Flow
Flow starts
Arc capacitance
voltage detection m ode
For mechanical installation, For mechanical installation,

see 3.1 and connection of see 3.1 and connection of
capacitance sensor is capacitance sensor is
required. required.
For electrical connection in For electrical connection in

capacitance mode, see 3.2
arc voltage mode, see 3.3
Power on and set the Power on and set the

detection mode to arc detection mode to
voltage mode, see 5.1 capacitance mode, see
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Fig. 4-1 Operation flow of initial use or when det ection mode is intended to switch
4.5 Routine Operation Flow
Flow starts
Power on CNC system

and height controller
auto-detection of "manual
/auto" mode
Yes No
Manual?
When the manual The cutting torch adjusts its

ascending signal is at height automatically as per
low level, the cutting the set value of height.
torch moves up.
When the manual Press the key “Up” on the

descending signal is at low operation panel once to have the
level, the cutting torch set value of height increased by 1
moves down
Press the key “Up” on the Press the key “Down” on the
operation panel once to have operation panel once to have
the set value of height incr eased the set value of height
by 1 decreased by 1
Press the key “Down” on the

operation panel once to have
LCD indicates the actual
the set value of height height
decreased by 1
LCD indicates the set

value of height
Fig. 4-2 Routi ne Operation Fl ow

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5 Operating Guide
The height controller provides three modes a fter powered on: manual,
automatic and parameter edit ing modes.
5.1 Parameter Setting

In manual or automatic mode, press the key “Enter” and hold it for some time, the
height controller will enter parameter editing mode. Click the key “Enter” in the
editing mode, t he height controller will return to manual or automatic mode, which
depends on the mode before entering parameter editing mode.
In editing mode, press the Function key to switch the parameters to be edited
circularly . The switching sequence is: H (upper limit value) → L (lower limit value) →
A (set value of height) → E (dead-zone value) → d (speed regulating zone value) → C
(detector mode selection) → b (non-board reduction parameters) → H (upper limit
value). ( See 7.3)
If the up arrow is pressed once, the selected parameter value will increase by 1 (for the
selective range of parameter values, see 7.1) .
If the down arrow is pressed once, the selected parameter value will decrease by 1 (for
the selective range of parameter values, see 7.1) .
5.2 Manual Operation

Manual/automatic signals: at high level, the contro ller is in manual mode.
Manual ascending signal: at high level, invalid; at low level, the cutting torch moves up.
Manual descending signa l: at high level, invalid; at low level, t he cutt ing t orch moves
down.
If the key "↑" on the operation panel is pressed, t he cut ting head will move up.
If the key "↓" on the operation panel is pressed, t he cutt ing torch will move down.
Modify the corresponding set value of height when the height controller is ascending or
descending in manual mode.
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5.3 Automatic Operation

Manual/automatic signal: at low level, the controller is in automatic mode.
In automatic mode, the height of the cutting torch is controlled automatically

according to the set height by the user.
If press t he key "↑" on the operation panel once, the set value of height will increase by
1; if press and hold it down, the set value of height will increa se continuously in step of
1.
If press the key“↓” on the operation panel once, the set value of height will decrea se by
1; If press and hold it down, t he set v alue of height will decrease continuously in step of
1.
6. Commissioning
6.1 Initial commissioning of heig ht controller in capacitance detection mode
The height measurement in capacitance mode is to measure the distance bet ween the
capacitance detection ring and work piece or the height through detecting the capacitance
between them thereby to achieve height control.
When the capacit ance-mode height measurement is adopted, the specific inductive capacity
(SIC) between the capacitance detection ring and the work piece may affect the height
measurement accuracy due to such ambient factors as temperature, pressure, humidity,
gas composition and son on. In addition, there is serious non-linea r relationship between
the capacitance value and the height value. Microstep has developed the int elligent
program of "one-keystro ke height calibration ". Only one key needs to be pressed locally
to calibrate the height controller based on various ambient factors automatically; in the
meantime, the display and control in high accuracy, high precision and high linearity will
be achieved within 3-30mm.
In the following cases, height calibration is required.

1. The height cont roller is used for t he first time;
2. The ambient environment of height controller cha nged;
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3. The actual height of capacitance detection ring is not consistent with its display height
value.
Since "one-keystroke height calibrat ion" is so simple and it only needs to press one key,
user may calibrate the height controller at any time.
6.2 Commissioning procedure of one-key stroke heig ht calibration
Check and make sure the bottom of capacitance det ection ring is parallel to the work
piece.
Power on the height controller of cutting torch.
Set the detector mode to capacitance detector mode (for the met hod, see 7.3).
In manual mode, adjust the cutting nozzle to approach work piece t o an appropriate
position.
Press and hold t he "down arrow" key on the height control panel for about two
seconds, t he "one-keyst roke height calibration” process will start a utomatically as

follo ws:
1. Move up t o somewhere about 30mm high in five steps;

2. And t hen move down to about 10mm away from t he work piece and stop;
3. All the calibration is completed.
By this step, the initial commissioning is finished.

For details about how t o perfo rm height control operation, see 5. 2 and 5.3.
7 Controller Panel
There are LCD display and keypads on the height controller panel.
Through the panel operations, user can modify relevant parameters and
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monit or operation status.
7.1 Control Parameters

Set value ( A: Accuracy Height): the expected value of the distance (height) between the
cutting nozzle and the work piece, which is set by user. For the set range and factory
default value, see Table 7-1.
Dead zone value (E: Error Area): When the actual height is A ± E, the height of cutting
torch will not be adj ustable any more (see 1.4). For t he set range and fact ory default
value, see Table 7-1
Speed regulating zone ( d: Down Speed Area): the t wo speed regulating zones are
between A-E-d and A- E as well as between A + E and A + E + d (see 1.4). For t he set
range and factory default value, see Table 7-1.
High limit point (H: High Limit): W hen the cutting torch position is higher than this
set value, an alarm will pop up and the cutting torch can not move up further. For the
set range and default value, see Table 7-1.
Low limit point (L: Low Limit ): When the cutting torch is lower than this set value, an
alarm will pop up and t he cutt ing t orch can not move down further. For the set range
and factory default value, see Table 7-1.
Selection of detector (C: capacitance): 0 is for arc voltage detection and 1 is for
capacitive detect ion. For t he set range and factory default value, see Table 7-1.
No board drop para meter (b):
In capacitive detect ion mode, when the detect ed height is higher t han value b, the
cutting torch will descending stop descending; when t he height becomes lower than
value b, automatic height control will be enabled again;
In arc voltage detection mode, when cutting torch is moving down manually and
encounters the zero-point signal, the cutt ing t orch will move up to b mm. For the set
range and factory default value, see Table 7-1.
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Table 7-1 Set ting range
H L A E d C b
Set range
100～300 10～40 20～200V 0～20 0～100 0～1 0～50
（V）
Arc voltage
Factory
default 280 10 80 3 5 0 5
value（V）
Set range 2.0～

20.0～30.0 3.0～10.0 6.0～25.0 0.0～4.0 0.0～4.0 0～1
（mm） 30.0
Capacitance Factory
default 25.0 4.0 10.0 0. 3 2. 0 1 25.0
value
7.2 Operation Panel
The operation panel is illust rated in Fig. 7-1.
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LCD
Up Arrow
Enter Key
Function
Key
Down Arrow
图 7-1 Operate Panel
Enter key: To enter or exit the editing mode.
Function key: in manual mode, to perform the function of “one-keystroke
height calibration”; in editing mode, switch the active parameters to be
edited.
Up arrow: in manual/automatic mode, to have the set height value increased
by 1; in the editing mode, to have the active parameter decreased by 1.
Down arrow: in manual/automatic mode, to have the set height value decreased
by 1; in the editing mode, to have the active parameter decreased by 1.
LCD: the display functions are as follows:
1. Manual operation mode: to display detector mode, operation mode
and height set value.
2. Automatic operation m ode: to display detector mode, running state

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and the current height value.
3. Parameter editing mode: to display the parameter names being
edited and the corresponding parameter values.
7.3 Description of Display
Manual operation mode: The first digit indicates the det ection
mode;
the second one indicates the operation state and the last 3 digits
indicate the set value of height.
The first digit: C: capacitance detection mode, U: arc voltage
detection
mode.
The second digit: no operation, flashing between and ; t he former
st ands for manual ascending and the latter stands for manual descending:
The last 3 digits: in capacitance mode, it is a decima l in mm; in arc voltage
mode, it is an integer in V.
Aut omatic operation mode: The first digit indicates the detection mode
(t he same as shown above); the second one indicates the operation
state and the last 3 digits indicate the set value of height (the same as
shown above). The second digit is particularly described as follo ws:
When is fixed, it indicates t he cut ting t orch is moving up

at high speed.
When is flashing, it indicates the cutting torch is moving

up at the a regulated speed.
When is fixed, it indicates the cutting torch is moving down

at high speed.
When is flashing, it indicates the cutting torch is moving

down at a regulated speed.
When is flashing, it indicates the cutting torch arrives t he

expected place.
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When the last 3 digits are and the height value flashes,
it indicat es anupper-limit ala rm.
When the last 3 digit s are and the height value flashes, it
indicates a lower-limit alarm.
When the last 4 digits are , it indicates the upper limit

po sit ion is reached.
When the last 4 digits are , it indicates t he lower limit

po sit ion is reached.
Param eter editing mode: The first digit indicat es the parameter name;
the second one indicates the equal sign ; t he last 3 flashing digits
indicat e the pa rameter value( In capacitance mode, it is a decimal

accurat e to 0.1 mm; in arc voltage mode, it is a integer in V. The first
digit is particularly described as follows:
H: the upper limit value. When the height of cutt ing torch
is
larger than t his value, an upper-limit ala rm will be
triggered.
In this case, the cutting torch can only move down.
L: lower limit value. When the height is lower than this value,
it is a lower- limit alarm will be activated. In this case, the
cutting torch can only move up.
A: the set value of height; in automatic mode, this value

is
used as the given value fo r automatic height adjustment.
E: Dead zone value (see 7.1).
D: Speed regulating zone value (see 7.1).

C: select ion of detector mode (see 7.1).
b: No board descending parameter value (see 7.1)
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8 Troubleshooting
For the common faults, inspection methods and corrective measures see
Table 8-1.
Table 8-1
Inspection items
Fault Corrective measures
Powered on or not? Power it on
the voltage of power supply Check the power

is normal or not supply
motor is overloaded or not Reduce load
No display Check the power supply Power on
Upper limit The upper limit value is Check the upper limit
alarm exceeded switch
Lower limit The lower limit value is Check the lower limit
alarm exceeded switch
the work piece is grounded

Instable signal
properly or not Ground it firmly
Inaccurate Operating environment Run “one-keystoke

height changed height calibration”
Speed reduction zone value is Increase the speed

Vibrate wil dly
too small reduction zone value d
Too slow in Speed reduction zone value is Reduce the speed

tracking too big reduction zone value d
Slight Increase the dead zone

Dead zone value is too small
vibration value E
Too low Reduce the dead zone

Dead zone value is too big
accuracy value E
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9 Description of initial positioning function

9.1 Positioning mode
An impact position swit ch is designed in the height controller. When the cutting torch
moves down and knocks workpiece, the internal switch will be turned on with no need of
special cutt ing torch or "protective cap" which requires no electrical loop is formed
between the "protection cap" and the workpiece. This approach applies to any plasma
cutting torch.
How t o use the positioning funct ion: in plasma mode, the signal of "manual descending"
from externa l control interface is valid. When the cut ting torch moves down and knocks
work piece, the internal switch will be t urned on, which will automatically control t he
cutting torch back up to a certain height to complete positioning.
9.2 Setting of positioning heig ht

Parameter value B is used to control the positioning height in mm. Considering the
possibility of overt ravel and deformation of workpieces or cantilever when impact occurs, ,
value B is generally set within 5-12mm.
9.3 Process
This function does not require additional relevant processes and instructions by the CNC
system. It only needs to extend the descending time of the cut ting torch in the CNC system.
Generally, the descending time of the cutting torch is set 2-6 seconds longer t han the
ascending time.
Before CNC implements perforating process, t he cutting torch will move up and
down.
Because the descending time is longer than ascending time, the cutting nozzle may
knock
the workpiece; at this time, the height controller can detect the impact and will ret
urn up
to a certain height immediately to acquire the initial position. Note should be t aken
that
even if the descending signal for the cutting torch has not been cancelled by CNC
system,
the cutting torch will not descend any more but wait for the descending delay of the cutting
torch to end.
9.4 Collection of initial arc voltage (for setting of value A)
The reason why arc voltage sho ld be particularly collected in the
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initial use is because the arc column voltage may not the same for the
plasma power supply of different manufacturers even the cutting
operation is going on in the same environment. Collect the test results
for parameter A (see cont rol parameters in 7.1) . If the value of
parameter A has never been tested and the set value is smaller than
the actual voltage used in plasma cutting operation, then in aut omatic
cutting mode the plasma cutting torch will move down quickly until it
knocks the workpiece; ot herwise, it will move up all the way until the
arc breaks.
For an unfamilia r new plasma power supply to be used with the height
controller for the first time, arc vo ltage test must be made for t his
plasma power supply. As for standa rd plasma power supply, the
"cutting speed chart " in the instruction manual attached to the
plasma power supply should be referred to.
Simple test met hod:
Manually adjust the distance between the cutting torch and work
piece to an appropriate value according to the power specifications. In
the manual mode of plasma, manually control t he height controller t o
sta rt arcing perfora tion. After perforation is complet ed, move the
cutting torch through the CNC system to perform actual cutting
operation; at this moment, the value indicated on the digital display of
the height controller is the actual arc voltage of the plasma power
supply in the current environment.
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10 M Commands between CNC System and

Height Controller
10.1 M C ommands from CNC System for Direct Control of Output Port
M14/M15 On/off switch fo r ascending of cutting t orch, M14 (on), M15 (off)
M16/M17 On/off switch for descending of cutt ing t orch, M16 (on), M17 (off)
M38/M39 automatic/manual swit ch of height controller M38 (auto) M39 (manual)
10.2 M Commands for Routine Cycles
M07 fixed perforation cycle
The sequence of flame cutting operat ion is as follows:
M07
1. If the gas (acet ylene) valve is not opened yet, then open it and start ignit ion;
2. The cutting torch descends (the descending t ime delay of cutting torch starts,
see
M71);
3. Open the preheating oxygen valve to start the preheating delay. If the preheating
time is not enough, press the key【pause】, the preheating time will extend to 150
seconds aut omat ically. If the preheating is completed before the time delay is up, press
the key 【st art】t o end t he preheating delay; in the mean time, the new preheating time
will be saved automatically in the preheating delay parameter;
4. The cut ting torch ascends(the ascending time delay of cutting torch for perforat ion
starts, see M72);
5. Open the cutting oxygen valve (M12), perforat ion delay time starts. At the end
of
the delay time, the cutting torch will descend (the descending time delay of
cutting
torch for perforation starts, see M73) ;
6. Turn on the height controller (M38) and start the subsequent procedures..
The sequence of plasma cutting operation

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M07
1. The cutting torch descends (the descending time delay of the descend cutting t
orch
start s, see M71);
2. If the selected perforation po sition is valid, t hen the cutting torch will descend until it
hits the lower limit swit ch. Then the cutting torch will ascend until the
perforation
positioning delay ends;
3.Turn on the start ing arc switch;
4. Detect the signal of "arc voltage", if the arc volt age detection is set as 0 in parameter
settings (no detection), the arc voltage will not be detected. If arc sta rting succeeds,
the
perfo ration delay will sta rt (seconds)
5. Turn on the height controller (M38) to start the subsequent procedures.
M08 Fixed shut-off cycle of cut ting opera tion
The shut-off sequence of flame cutt ing operation is as follows:
M08
1. Close the cut ting oxygen valve (M13);
2. Turn off the height controller (M39);
3. The cutting torch ascends (M70);
The shut-off sequence of plasma cutt ing operation is as follows:

M08
1. Turn off the arc voltage switch;
2. Turn off the heig ht controller ( M39);
3. The cut ting torch ascends (M70).
M50 perfo ration action:
1. The cutt ing t orch ascends (M72)(no this action in plasma mode);
2. Open the cutting oxygen valve in flame mode (M12); or initiate starting arc in
plasma
mode and detect the signal of "successful arc voltage ".

3. The cut ting torch descends (M73)(no this action in plasma mode);
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4. Turn on the height controller (M38)
M70 Fixed ascending cycle of cutting torch:
It is used to lift the cutting torch when a cycle st arts and after one cutting cycle is complet ed,
the so that the cutt ing t orch can move to next cutting position quickly.
Operation sequence: turn on the ascending swit ch of the cutting torch (M14); start
the
ascending delay of cutting torch; turn off the ascending switch of cutting torch ( M15).
M71 Fixed descending cycle of cutting torch:
It is used before a perforation operat ion. Its role is contrary to M70, but the value is smaller
because descending is faster than ascending due to the action of gravity descend.
Operation sequence: turn on the descending switch of cutting torch (M16); start the
descending delay of cutting torch; turn off the descending switch of cutting torch (M17).
M72 Ascending cycle of cutting torch for perfo ration:

It is used at the end of preheating to lift the cutting torch a lit tle bit so as t o avoid any
sprayed steel slag from blocking the nuzzle of the cutting torch when the cutting oxygen
valve is opened.
Operation sequence: t urn on the ascending switch of cutting torch (M14); start the
ascending delay of cutting torch for perfo ration; t urn off the ascending switch of cutting
torch(M15).
M73 Descending cycle of cutt ing torch for perforation:
It is used at the end of preheating. After M72 is executed and the cutting oxygen
valve is
opened, the cutting torch is located in cutt ing position. It is the reverse action of M72, but
the value is smaller because descending is faster than ascending due to the action of gravit y.
Operation sequence: turn on the switch of cutting torch (M16); st art the descending
delay
of cutting torch for perforation; turn off the descending switch of cutting torch (M17).
M75 Positioning time delay of cutting torch:
To position the cutting torch in plasma mode, first let the cutting torch descend (M16) until
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it hits the lower limit switch ( see the input port XXW 8), cutting torch will stop
the
descending(M17). Then, the cutt ing torch will ascend (M14) until the positioning delay
of
cutting torch is up (M15);
*11 Remote Height Controller （No）
In order to let user stay away from hazardous cutting site when cont rolling the cutting
operation, and make the use in an easier and, simpler way, a dedicated remote controller is
provided for user, as shown in Fig. X-1.
The remote height controller uses computer-based design and support communicat ion the
master height controller via RS232 port. The adjustment of the height and the sensitivity
adopts simple knob design, which endues it the operation conveniences of analog circuit
and t he accuracy and reliability of digital circuit.
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3 indicator lights.
Power: when the light is on, it is in power-on state.
Manual: when t he light is on, it is in manual operation mode; at the

same time, t he aut omatic indicator light is off.
Automatic: when t he light is on, it is in automatic operation mode, at

the same time, the manual indicator light is off.
3 buttons.
Manual/ automatic: switchi ng between manual and automatic modes.
Ascend: the cutting torch ascends manually.
Descend: the cutting torch descends manual ly.
2 knobs, as shown i n Fig. X-2.
Height: in automatic mode, the height of cutting torch is adjusted.
Sensitivity: in automatic mode, the control sensitivity of the cutting torch is
adjusted.
*11.2 Operation Guide
When it is powered on, the contro ller will enter manual operation
mode and the indicator light " anual" will turn on while the
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indicator light "Aut omat ic” stays off. At this time, if the height of the
cutting torch needs to be adjusted, the buttons of "Ascend" or
"Descend" ma y be pressed as needed. When the butt on “Ascend” is
pressed and held, the cutting torch will keep ascending until the
button is released. In the similar way, when the butt on of "Descend" is
pressed and held, the cutting torch will keep descending until the
button is released.
When automatic height control is needed, press the button of "Manual

/Aut o", the light of "Manual" will turn off when the light of "Auto" is
on, which indicates t he height controller enters automat ic control
mode. In this mode, the height of the cutting torch is adjusted
acco rding t o t he set height value automatically.
Not e: Two external cont rol methods are adopted for the height
controller, namely, local switch cont ro l method and remote contro l
method. For this system, if two external control methods are used
simultaneously, only when both methods are in automatic control
mode, the height controller will ent er automatic cont rol mode;
otherwise, both are in manual cont ro l mode.
If the height does not meet the requirements, turn the knob of
"Height" to set. 0% is the lowest and100% is the highest.
If the adj ustment accuracy is unsatisfactory, user can turn the knob of
"Sensitivity" t o a lower position (towards 0%) to improve the
sensitivity, but it should not be set too low; otherwise, vibration may
occur to the cut ting torch. When vibration occurs, turn the knob of
"sensitivity" to a higher position (towards 100%) until the vibrat ion is
gone.
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11.3 Wiring Instructions
Wiring diagra m is shown in Fig. X-3.
Wiring unit 1 Back terminal of the remote controller
Wiring unit 2
DB15 plug of height controller
Fig. X-3 Wiring diagram of remote height controller
The back terminal functions of the remote height cont roller are shown in Table X-1.
Table X-1 Function definition of the back terminals of t he controller
Power 24V ground for power supply

9
supply of height controller
RS232 communication
10 Input
receiving terminal
RS232 communication
11 Input
t ransmitt ing terminal
Power 24V positive for power
15
supply supply of height controller
Power
16 24V ground for power supply
supply
of height controller
1～8,12,13,14 No functio nal definition
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11.4 Installation Dimensions
96X48mm
4
8 8
m 5
m 4
4
12
68
96mm
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Model SH-HC30 3. Installation

Height Controller for Flame /

User Manual 6. Operating guide

11. Remote height controller

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1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................ 2

1.2 Important Statement.................................. ................................2

1.3 Warning ...................................................................................... 3

1.4 Terms Expla nation......................................................................4

1.5 Company Information ............................................................... 5

2.1 Technical Features ..................................................................... 5

2.2 Main Technica l Indicators........................ ………………………….7

3.1 Mechanical Installation............................. …………………………..8

3.2 Electrical Installa tion C onnection ........................................... 14

3.3 Function Introduction of Volatge Divider Board ………………22

3.4 Dimensions Figure of Volatge Divider Board............................ 25

4.1 Control Operation of Electrical Operation Panel: (External

Switching Mode) ..............................................................................26

4.2 SH-2002AH/SH-2200H Operati on of CNC System Output

4.3 CNC system communication i nterface is used to complete the

4.4 Operation Flow ........................................................................ 28

4.5 Daily Operation Flow ................................ ………………………...29

5.1 Parameter Setting ..................................... ……………………….30

5.2 Manua l Operation ..................................... ………………………...30

5.3 Automatic Operati on ............................................................... 31

6 Debugging ........................................................... ……………………31

6.1 Initial Debugg ing of Capacitive Detection……………………32

6.2 Debugging Steps of a Key Heig ht Calibration ……………… 32

7 Controller Panel ................................................................................ 32

7.1 Control Parameters................................... ……………………….33

7.2 Operation Panel ....................................................................... 34

7.3 Display Status Description........................ ………………………..36

9 Description of Initial Location Function....................................................39

9.1 Positioning Mode................................................................................39

9.2 Setting of Positioni ng Heig ht .............................................................39

9.3 Process ................................................................................................39

9.4 Initial Arc Voltage Collection (Set Value A).....................................39

10 Instruction Functi ons Rela ted to M of CNC Sy stem and Height

10.1 Function M of Direct Control Output Port of CNC System .........41

10.2 Fixed Cycle of Functi on M .............................................................41

11 Remote height controller .........................................................................44

11.1 Function Introduction.....................................................................44

11.2 Operation Guide..............................................................................45

11.3 Wiring Instructions .........................................................................47

11.4 Installation Dimensions ...............................................................48

1.2 Important statement:

In case of any discrepancy between Model SH-HC30 height controller

visit our website at http://www.startsh.com/eng

or simply call Beijing Microstep Control Technology Co., Ltd.

Be sure to read the safety warnings and precautions carefully to avoid

Please st rict ly follo w the detailed inst ructions in t he manual before

In case that Model SH-HC30 height controller for fla me/plasma

for it doesn’t represent Microstep’s position.

who violates shall undertake all the liabilities fo r t he loss.

Installation must be carried out by certified technical personnel with relevant

Please thoroughly read the instructions before starting installation.

Installat ion, plugging or unplugging power cord are prohibited when

The controller shell must be grounded well to avoid electric shock or

affecting the controller.

shock; otherwise, damage to the product might be incurred. .

Never try to disassemble the product or modify its internal construction;