Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 - Manual (Page 151)

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Section 7
Plasma Setup
This section describes the tasks you need to perform to set up the Hypertherm CNC with a plasma supply. Because of
the variation between cutting systems, Hypertherm CNCs provide built-in flexibility for multiple methods of system setup,
operation, and part programming. Since all cases cannot be described here, this section makes the following
assumptions:
 The cutting operations are being controlled by the CNC, not by a programmable logic controller (PLC) or other
external relay logic.
 The cutting system is equipped with a Hypertherm torch height control (THC).
In this section you will find:
 An overview of the Plasma 1 and Plasma 2 processes and guidelines for setting up the processes
 A detailed, step-by-step description of the plasma cut sequence
 Definitions of the inputs and outputs used for plasma cutting systems
 Plasma setup instructions for the CNC
Plasma part programs can use process selection variables to load the cut chart. The CutPro™ wizard provides additional
automation. For more information about plasma process selection variables, see the
Phoenix Software V9 Series
Programmer’s Reference (806420).
Plasma 1 and Plasma 2
Plasma 1 and Plasma 2 refer to two separate cutting processes. Marker 1 and Marker 2 likewise refer to two separate
marking processes.
 Select Plasma 1 and Plasma 2 as Tools Installed on the Special Setups screen to enable the Plasma 1 and Plasma 2
Process screens.
 Assign the specific plasma supply to Plasma 1 and Plasma 2 on the Station Configuration screen to make the cut
charts available along with other functionality specific to the cutting systems. In the Station Configuration screen you
match up the process (Plasma 1 and Plasma 2) to the cutting station (Station 1, Station 2 and so on).
For more information on stations, see Section 4 Station Setup.