Hypertherm HTA Rev 6.00 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 172)

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Save Data
Pressing the Save Data softkey allows the user to save the current process settings to the Hard
drive creating a custom user database based on the eight process variables selected.
Process Defaults
Pressing the Process Defaults softkey allows the user to reset the current settings to factory
recommend factory defaults based on the eight process variables selected.
Save Database
Pressing the Save Database softkey allows the user to save the current User and Factory
databases to diskette. User files are designated with a .usr file extension and the factory files are
designated with a .fac file extension
Load Database
Pressing the load Database softkey allows the user to the factory default database files which are
supplied by Hypertherm in a Text file ( .txt ), user files ( .usr ) or factory files ( .fac ) from diskette.
Pulse Laser Time
Sets the Laser Pulse Time duration for a one shot beam alignment.
Pulse Laser Power
Sets the Laser Pulse Power for a one shot beam alignment.
Height Control Manual/Automatic
Allows the user to either select a Manual or Automatic Height control for the laser head.
IHS in Manual
The IHS in Manual setup parameter allows the operator to select whether or not to use the Initial
Height Sense feature when operating the Sensor THC (THC1) in manual mode.
Retract Full/Partial
Selects the retract distance to be set at Full or Partial. In the Full retract mode, the laser head will
retract to the Z-Axis Home position. In Partial retract mode, the laser head will retract to the set
retract distance.
Partial Retract Distance
This setup parameter is used to select the THC Retract Distance when configured for partial
retract mode.
Start IHS Distance
The Start IHS Distance specifies the distance of travel for the THC to move the laser head at high
speed before switching to low speed and beginning Initial Height Sense. Caution should be taken
when selecting this distance so that the laser head does not crash into the plate.
Preflow During IHS
Selecting ON will activate Preflow gases during the IHS cycle.
Nozzle Contact IHS
This parameter would be set to ON to select the THC to use Contact Sense to detect the plate
during the IHS cycle.
Nozzle Contact During Cut
Nozzle Contact During Cut allows the CNC to detect contact with the plate and fault.