Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 - Manual (Page 256)

256 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410
14 – Aligning Plates
Sensing Sequence
1. The sensor moves off the plate at high speed (status =
OFF).
2. The sensor returns to the plate at medium speed (status =
ON).
3. The sensor moves off the plate at slow speed (status =
OFF). The edge of the plate is detected and recorded.
Five-Point Alignment
5-point alignment uses 5 reference points to calculate skew and
plate size. The CNC commands the Sensor PHC to move around
the plate in search of the edge at 5 points. After the 5 reference points have been detected, the CNC positions the torch
in the correct location to start the part program with the calculated skew.
To start 5-point alignment:
1. Position the Plate Sensor above the plate manually. The Auto Plate Align Sensor Input should be ACTIVE.
2. Select Part Options > Align. Verify that the correct corner has been selected. Edit parameters for Skew alignment.
3. Press the Automatic Plate Align soft key on the Part Options screen.
The sensor moves across the plate to detect the reference edges of the plate. Each position is recorded as one of the
reference points. Motion continues until all 5 points are detected.
After the sensor detects all 5 reference points, the CNC positions the sensor or the torch at the starting point of the part
program.
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