Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 92)

Setups
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IHS in Manual
The IHS in Manual setup parameter allows the operator to select whether or not to use the
Initial Height Sense feature when operating the Z axis lifter (THC1) in manual mode.
Retract Full/Partial
Selects the retract distance to be set at Full or Partial. In the Full retract mode, the laser
head will retract to the Z-Axis Home position. In Partial retract mode, the laser head will
retract to the set retract distance.
Partial Retract Distance
This setup parameter is used to select the THC Retract Distance when configured for
partial retract mode.
Start IHS Distance
The Start IHS Distance specifies the distance of travel for the THC to move the laser
head at high speed before switching to low speed and beginning Initial Height Sense.
Caution should be taken when selecting this distance so that the laser head does not crash
into the plate.
Preflow During IHS
Select ON to activate Preflow gas during the IHS cycle.
Nozzle Contact IHS
This parameter would be set to ON to select the THC to use Contact Sense to detect the
plate during the IHS cycle.
Nozzle Contact During Cut
Nozzle Contact During Cut allows the CNC to detect contact with the plate and fault.
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.