Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 - Manual (Page 118)

118 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410
3 – Torch Height Control Axis Setup
ArcGlide THC axis
The following setup screen is available if you have selected the ArcGlide THC in the Machine Setups screen. Refer to the
ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual (806450) for information on installing the ArcGlide.
1. On the Main screen, choose Setups > Password > Machine Setups.
2. On the Machine Setup screen, choose the ArcGlide Axis soft key. If you have installed more than one ArcGlide axis,
the screen displays a numbered soft key for each ArcGlide.
3. Choose the soft key for the ArcGlide axis you want to set up.
Gains
Gains enable controlled speed and motion from a closed-loop servo system and reduce the effect of position errors in
these systems. Gains can correct following error that occurs as a result of mechanical delays, friction and load, or
uncontrolled speed.
Each gain value is a multiplier that modifies the output from the encoder and brings this output closer to the set point.
Motion tuning involves adjusting gains to reduce error as much as possible and to ensure reliable cutting performance.
Gains are often interrelated and the value for one gain parameter can have an influence on the performance of other
gains. Therefore, motion tuning is experimental and requires multiple tests to reach a set of appropriate values for your
system and application.