Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 - Manual (Page 157)

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7 – Plasma Setup
 For an HPR plasma supply, when Cut/Mark Sense input at the CNC turns off, it immediately retracts the torch
because the HPR has already extinguished the arc.
State and status message: Stop Delay
Initiated when: The Stop Time has been entered in the Process screen.
 A stop delay prevents the gantry from moving to the next pierce point until the Stop Time elapses. Setting the Stop
Time ensures the torch clears any tip-ups before moving to the next pierce point.
 The THC raises the torch to the retract height.
State and status message: Traversing
Initiated when: The Stop Time elapses.
 The gantry moves to the next pierce point and the sequence repeats.
Setting up inputs and outputs for plasma
The following inputs and outputs are the minimum needed to control plasma cutting. You will also need to establish I/O
for the cutting stations, hardware overtravel switches or other limit switches, and other cutting table peripherals. For
cutting station I/O, see
Section 4 Station Setup.
You can view the I/O assignments on the Diagnostics screen (Setups > Diagnostics > I/O).
Cut/Mark Sense / Cut Sense 1 – 20 This input notifies the CNC that the torch has transferred the arc to the
workpiece. The input originates from the Motion output from the plasma supply or THC, and the CNC
begins motion after this input activates.
Cut Sense 1 – 20 are the numbered versions of the Cut/Mark Sense input. In a multiple-torch cutting
system, for example, you would assign the Cut Sense 1 and Cut Sense 2 inputs as part of the I/O for two
torches.
Cut Control / Cut Control 1 – 20 This output activates the Start input of the torch height control or plasma supply. Cut
Control turns on and remains on until the M08 (Cut Off) command is executed in the part program.
Pierce Control Activates during piercing and remains on until the Pierce Time elapses (set in the cut chart or Process
screen). This output is used in some plasma supplies to keep the plasma supply from switching out of shield
preflow while piercing. Pierce Control connects to the Pierce input at the plasma supply.
Torch Height Disable This output disables the THC while piercing or cutting corners or small holes. The output is used
to disable an external THC from following arc voltage while cutting. The input at the THC is typically referred
to as Corner Hold or Auto Height On/Off.
Hold Ignition Activates the IHS Sync input of the THC or the Hold input of a plasma supply. This output initiates Preflow
During IHS. This output is also used in a multiple-torch cutting system to synchronize the ignition of all
torches.
The following inputs and outputs are frequently used in multiple-torch cutting systems, or when using a torch height
control or lifter from another manufacturer. These I/O settings are not needed for the Sensor THC.
Ready to Fire 1 – 20 Numbered I/O used only in multiple-torch systems to synchronize the ignition of all torches. This
input connects to the IHS Complete output on the THC.