Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 492)

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Automated Plasma Interface
The following information outlines features relates to automated plasma supply functions and
diagnostics. These systems require communication between the CNC and the relevant plasma power
supply.
HPR and HD4070 Interface
Hypertherm Automation controls offer the additional option of interfacing directly to a Hypertherm
HPR and HD4070 HyDefinition Power Supplies for setup. Note: MicroEdge and Edge II controls can
be operated in Voyager mode to add this feature. This feature has the ability to improve the ease of
power supply setup and operational accuracy, while having the flexibility to fine tune the process
specific to the operator’s needs.
When using this advanced feature, all necessary power supply settings are transmitted from the control
directly to the Plasma Supply configuring it for use via serial communications. The Plasma Supply setup
is performed through the use of a Cut Chart (cut process parameter database) which is based on eight
process variables. The combination of these eight process variables are tied to the settings for the cut
process parameters (e.g. arc voltage, pierce delay, etc.) that are transmitted to the supply. For additional
convenience, consumable part numbers for the Plasma supply are displayed at the Change Consumable
screen.
This database allows the user to select factory recommended settings or amend the database for
personalized settings. The Cut Chart information may be saved or loaded via the hard drive or floppy
drive. The Cut Chart files containing the factory recommended settings are available from Hypertherm.
Access to the Cut Chart data is available from the Plasma Cut Types or Marker Cut Types screen using
the shift key, as indicated below. The Plasma Supply parameters must first be enabled in the password
protected Station Configuration setups to allow the Cut Chart Information for the Plasma Supply to be
available for use.
Note: Screen information will vary depending on the THC that is selected.