Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 18)

Overview
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If your system is configured with a tracing head, you can use the control to digitize almost any
pattern, store it on the internal hard disk, and further customize the program with ShapeWizard.
The control has both smart-arc and smart-line translators to provide you with optimum program
resolution.
Shape Libraries
Graphically select the desired shape from the parts library. Then you simply add the dimensions
you want, and the scaled part, with your entered dimensions, will be displayed. There is even a
Help Icon to step you through the data entry.
Program Upload and Download
Communication is an integral part of today’s fabricating shop. All part programs that have
been entered in the control can be uploaded to a remote computer or file server with an
integrated RS-232C/ RS-422 communications link. CAD generated programs can be
downloaded at baud rates of up to 115K baud and visually previewed on the color LCD display.
Visual representation of part programs, along with full alpha-numeric file name support, gives
you the flexibility to manage your data as you see fit. Use of the optional Network Card allows
us to bring the latest in communication technology for increased speed and productivity to your
shape cutting controller. Additionally, built-in Control monitoring features allow current
operational status to be displayed at the host Link screen.
SoftMotion
SoftMotion is a proprietary data buffer and interrupt structure that allows the control to generate
all of its motion control algorithms from the main Pentium
® Processor. This architecture allows
SoftMotion to tightly couple the motion control and I/O logic to the operator interface.
Cutting Options
Flexibility in your cutting operation is the key to success. The control comes standard with the
following cutting functions to help you optimize material and plate usage. These functions
work on any program. After selecting one of these functions, the new part will be graphically
displayed.
Mirror function
The mirror function can be used to create a mirror image of the part along either the X or Y-
axis.
Rotate function
The rotate function can be used to rotate the current part.
Scale function
The scale function can be used to increase or decrease the current part by a programmed ratio.
Repeat function