Acorn Plasma CNC Software License

Name: Acorn Plasma CNC Software License - CENTROID CNC controls, Shop CNC Controllers for Milling Machines, Lathes, Routers, Plasma and Laser
Brand: CENTROID CNC
SKU: 15187
Availability: InStock

SKU: 15187 Category: CNC Software Tags: Acorn Compatible, Acorn Plasma

$159.00 – $399.00

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If you are buying a License for an existing control, please upload the Report.zip from that control before pressing 'Add to Cart'. Alternatively, if you have the Barcode or Serial Number from an existing control, you can enter it in the box below then click 'Add to Cart'. If you are purchasing a new CNC Controller and a License file, you do not have to upload a Report.zip file or enter a Barcode or Serial Number as we will automatically assign the license file to the CNC Controller you are purchasing. Report.zip: Barcode/Serial Number:

Please see the detailed table below describing the differences between Pro and Ultimate software levels

Please be sure that you are purchasing the correct Software Version for your Acorn Install. Plasma Licenses only work with Plasma Installs, and will not work for Mill, Lathe, or Router.

Features	Acorn Plasma Free v5.04+	Acorn Plasma Pro v5.04+	Acorn Plasma Ultimate v5.04+
Auto Conductive/Ohmic Torch Touch Off	Included	Included	Included
Auto Float Head Torch Touch Off	Included	Included	Included
Breakaway/Collision Switch Torch Protection	Included	Included	Included
Real Time Closed Loop Torch Height	Included	Included	Included
Laser Zero Position Set	Included	Included	Included
Material Profile Manager	Included	Included	Included
Feedrate Override	Included	Included	Included
Target Voltage Override	Included	Included	Included
Restart Mode	Included	Included	Included
Torch Check	Included	Included	Included
Dry Run	Included	Included	Included
Plasma Smoothing	Included	Included	Included
Target Voltage Smart Sense	Included	Included	Included
Edit or Create new Material Profiles	Included	Included	Included
Real Time Voltage Display	Included	Included	Included
Auto and Manual Homing	Included	Included	Included
Wireless MPG Pendant support	Not included	Included	Included
G-code program size	Limited to 50Kb G-code file size	Unlimited G-code file size	Unlimited G-code file size
Work Coordinates Systems (WCS)	One (G54)	Six (G54-G59)	Eighteen (G54-G59 plus extended WCS)
Auto Torch Touch Off	Included	Included	Included
Coordinate System Rotation	Manual	Manual	Automatic and Manual
Sub Programs and Macros (M98 & G65) Write your own custom marcos, many uses	Included	Included	Included
Backlash Compensation	Included	Included	Included
Screw compensation (laser or manual!)	Included	Included	Included
Any axis can be Linear or Rotary	Included	Included	Included
G-code backplot graphics	Included	Included	Included
Run Time Program Graphics	Included	Included	Included
User Configurable Touch Screen Virtual Control Panel	Included	Included	Included
Backlash compensation	Included	Included	Included
CNC Configuration Wizard	Included	Included	Included
Operate in Millimeter or Inches	Yes	Yes	Yes
XY Diagonal Jogging	Yes	Yes	Yes
4th axis Jogging	Yes	Yes	Yes
Software Axis Pairing (pair 4th axis any other axis in software)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Squaring of Software Paired axis with auto homing	No	Yes	Yes
Hardware Axis Pairing	Yes	Yes	Yes
4th axis G-code moves: 4&1,4&2,4&3,4&1&2,4&2&3,4&1&3&4, 4&1&2&3	No, "Free" is limited to 3 axis simultaneous moves with single axis 4th axis moves.	Yes, 4 axis simultaneous movement with full interpolation. (move any axis in combination with any others)	Yes, 4 axis simultaneous movement with full interpolation. (move any axis in combination with any others)
CNC Setup Wizard with auto PLC program generation	Included	Included	Included
PLC Detective Software	Included	Included	Included
Use one input for all axis Homing	Included	Included	Included
Contour ShuttleXpress Support	Included	Included	Included
Xkeys, Xbox and other USB keyboard emulator support	Included	Included	Included
Laser Engraving	Yes	Yes	Yes
PWM output for Laser power	Yes	Yes	Yes
PWM output for Spindle speed control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Laser power Velocity modulation	Yes	Yes	Yes
0-5 VDC or 0-10 VDC analog output	Yes	Yes	Yes
Plasma Intercon Conversational programming (Currently in Beta)	Limited to 20 blocks of conversational	Unlimited	Unlimited
Offline Version of Plasma Intercon Conversational programming	No	No	Yes
Intercon "Teach" Mode (Currently in Beta)	Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon	Unlimited	Unlimited

- Can I use a non Hypertherm Powermax Plasma cutter with the Centroid THC?
- Currently the Acorn THC supports Hypertherm Powermax Plasma units and Lincoln Flex Cut unit.. We will add other manufactures plasma units to a compatibility list in the future. For now, Acorn PlasmaTHCis supported with a Hypertherm Powermax XP and SYNC Plasma or Lincoln Flex Cut cutters. (Note: We are currently working on testing a Thermal Dynamics unit).
- Can I use a non THC supported Plasma cutters with the Centroid Acorn Plasma Software?
- Yes. For applications that do not require a THC but want to take advantage of the Plasma CNC software. (Note: In the future Oxy/Flame specific features will be added as well.)
- Does the Centroid THC work with other CNC controllers?
- No. The Centroid THC is designed to work with the Acorn CNC Controller using the Acorn's high speed serial port for real time Torch Voltage Feedback.
- Can I use the Acorn Plasma CNC12 software to cut parts without the THC kit installed?
- Yes.
- Can I use a 3rd party Ohmic Sensor/Isolator?
- Yes
- Can I use a Round Mount?
- Yes, Round Mounts perform two duties, The Float Head Torch Touch off sensor and a Breakaway/Collision Sensor.
- Can I use a Floating Head?
- Yes, Floating Heads and switches are supported.
- Can I use a Magnetic Breakaway Head?
- Yes, We recommend Magnetic Breakaway Torch Mounts (and they can be used in conjunction with a Floating Head (slide)).
- Can I use a Floating Head in combination with Ohmic/conductive Torch Tip?
- Yes
- Can I use a Floating Head that has Breakaway switch built into it?
- Yes
- Does the Centroid THC work with the Oak and Allin1DC CNC Controllers?
- No. Not at this time.
- Do I have to Home the machine to use it?
- No. Setting up and using Auto Homing is recommended but not necessary to use the machine.
- How do I create part programs?
- Centroid Intercon Plasma conversational software (now in beta) and most any CAD/CAM system designed for Plasma use can generate Centroid Plasma G code. We are using SheetCam for our in house jobs. Here is a link to download the Centroid Acorn SheetCam Post processor that we are using.
- Can I use a Laser dot or cross hair to set a start point?
- Yes
- Can I use a scribe to mark the material instead of cutting it?
- This feature will be added after our initial public beta release and will be a free software upgrade
- Can I run the part program without the Torch running?
- Yes. select the "Dry Run" button to run the job with the Torch Off.
- Can I use a 3rd party THC (non Centroid) with Acorn?
- No. We do not support other manufactures THC's.
- Where can i get help and tech support?
- Free online Plasma Tech Support Forum. Centroid owns this forum, maintains, monitors and contributes to it daily. Here is the link.
- Is the software license file a subscription?
- No. A Plasma Pro software license is tied to the Acorn board itself and is a one time purchase.
- Can I install my Acorn CNC12 Plasma Pro License on another PC?
- Yes. A Plasma Pro software license is tied to the Acorn board itself NOT the PC. This allows for easy DIY upgrade or replacement of the PC without having to get a new license file.
- Can I use my old laptop to run the Acorn Plasma CNC controller?
- Laptops are not recommended. The CNC PC must meet or exceed the minimum CNC PC requirements for CNC12, most important is the CPU core speed rating for one core, this is called the 'single core benchmark' see this page for more information on the PC requirements for the Acorn CNC system.