Hypertherm THC ArcGlide - Manual (Page 153)

ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual 806450 153
3 – Operation
Installation Data screen
The Installation Data screen provides information on ArcGlide hardware and firmware settings that are used by the
control module.
 The default for Display Units is inch. To view metric measurements, select mm.
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Slide Length: This value is the length of the lifter’s usable travel. Default = 9.50 inch.
Max Servo Current: This is the maximum continuous motor current for which the lifter motor is rated.
Default = 3.0 A.
Encoder Counts per inch: This value scales the position feedback. Default = 20320 per inch.
Maximum Speed (per minute): This parameter sets the maximum linear speed that the THC can achieve.
Default = 600 inch.
Fast Speed (per minute): This speed is used for all automatic rapid moves such as the End-of-Cut-Retract or the Initial
Approach to the workpiece. Default = 600 inch.
Slow Speed (per minute): This speed is the Homing Speed and is the fastest speed used for manual moves. It is also
the maximum speed limit used during arc voltage control. Default = 150 inch.
IHS Speed (per minute): This parameter sets the lowest speed for the final approach to the workpiece during an IHS
operation. It is also used as the low speed for manual moves. Default = 17 inch.
Relative Speed Gain: This gain value regulates the speed of the lifter. Default = 5.
Relative Position Gain: This gain is used for closed loop positioning. Default = 5
Relative ARC Volts Gain: This gain is used when the THC is operating closed-loop arc voltage control. Default = 5.
Installation Data
Slide Length
9.4
Max Servo Current 3.0A