Hypertherm THC ArcGlide User Manual
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A – ArcGlide THC Serial Communication Protocol
Maximum Speed
Command ID
Data
Examples
MD
50 – 1,000 in/min
1,270 – 25,400 mm/min
>MS60036< Sets the maximum speed to
600 in/min.
>MS152409C< Sets maximum speed to
15,240 mm/min.
>MS?DF< Inch or metric query from the CNC.
Sets the maximum linear speed that the ArcGlide THC can achieve. It is also the 100% scale for servo loop
calculations.
Default: 600 inches/min or 15,240 mm/min
Use the default when using the Hypertherm lifter with the ArcGlide.
Fast Speed
Command ID
Data
Examples
FS
50 – 1,000 in/min
1,270 – 25,400 mm/min
>FS6002F< Fast speed set to 600 in/min.
>FS1524095< Fast speed to set
15,240 mm/min.
>FS?D8< English or metric query from the CNC.
Sets the speed used for all automatic rapid moves such as the end-of-cut-retract or the initial approach to the
workpiece.
Default: 600 in/min or 15,240 mm/min
Use the default when using the Hypertherm lifter with the ArcGlide.
Slow Speed
Command ID
Data
Examples
SS
30 – 500 in/min
762 – 12,700 mm/min
>SS1503C< Slow Speed set to 150 in/min.
>SS381072< Slow speed set to 3,810 mm/min.
>SS?E5< Inch or metric query from the CNC.
Sets the homing speed and the fastest speed used for manual moves. It is also the maximum speed limit used
during arc voltage control.
Default: 150 in/min or 3,810 mm/min
Use the default when using the Hypertherm lifter with the ArcGlide.