Hypertherm HTA Rev 6.00 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 173)

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Pierce Control Manual/Automatic
Allows the user to select Manual or Automatic Pierce control. Automatic control uses sensors in
the Laser head to detect when the pierce is complete
Pierce Mode Pulse/Blast
When Automatic Pierce is selected the user can select to use a definable pulse output or a single
Blast.
Pierce Complete
The Automatic Pierce monitors voltage of sensors in the laser head to detect completion of the
pierce.
Next Pulse
Based on sensors in the laser head, the system can determine when the next Pulse Pierce
occurs during Automatic Pierce control. The voltage is derived from the feedback of the sensors.
Cut Chart
A cut chart database allows the user to select factory recommended settings or amend the
database for personalized settings. The Cut Chart information can be saved or loaded via the
hard drive, floppy drive or USB memory stick. The Cut Chart files contain the factory
recommended settings that are available from Hypertherm
® .
Notes:
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Please refer to the FAST Laser™ operators manual for complete information on the operation
and setup of the FAST Laser™ head.
- The FAST Laser™ Laser parameters must first be enabled in the password protected
Station Configuration screen to allow use of the Cut Chart Information
- Specific Material, Process Power, Assist Gases, Material Thickness, Focal Length and
Nozzle data fields allow new values to be added. Pressing the Plus key “+” to enter an new
values or names; or the Minus key “-“ to delete undesired values or names
One access method to the Cut Chart data is available from the Cut Types screen by pressing the
shift key which is the “ [ “ Key “opening-square-bracket” on the keyboard or purple key and “F1”
together. Another access method to the Cut Charts data is available from the Main Cutting
Screen. Press the shift key which is the “ [ “ and “F6” together.