Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 286)

Part Options
279
• You can insert program codes into the part program to automatically configure 3-part
APA for that part. See Part Code.
Sensing Sequence
1. The sensor moves off the plate at
high speed (status = OFF).
2. The sensor returns to the plate at
medium speed (status = ON).
3. The sensor moves off the plate at
slow speed (status = OFF). The
edge of the plate is detected and
recorded.
Five-Point Alignment
5-point alignment uses 5 reference points to calculate skew and plate size. The CNC
commands the Sensor PHC to move around the plate in search of the edge at 5 points.
After the 5 reference points have been detected, the CNC positions the torch in the
correct location to start the part program with the calculated skew.
To start 5-point alignment:
1. Position the Plate Sensor above the plate manually. The Auto Plate Align Sensor
Input should be ACTIVE.
2. Select Part Options > Align. Verify that the correct corner has been selected. Edit
parameters for Skew alignment.
3. Press the Automatic Plate Align soft key on the Part Options screen.
The sensor moves across the plate to detect the reference edges of the plate. Each
position is recorded as one of the reference points. Motion continues until all 5 points are
detected.
2
1
3