Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 441)

Command THC
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Release
Press the Release soft key to end a pierce cycle without modifying the original pierce
time. The original pierce time is saved for the remaining pierces.
Manual THC Mode
Raise/Lower Torch
These two soft keys, display on the main cut screen while the Command THC is
operating in Manual mode. These soft keys allow you to raise and lower the torch for the
cut.
Extend
Press this soft key during the pierce cycle to extend the pierce timer. To stop the timer,
press either the Set-Now or Release soft key.
Set Now
Press the Set Now soft key to end the pierce cycle and save the new pierce time. The Set
Now soft key operates with the Extend soft key to modify the preset pierce time.