Hypertherm HTA Rev 6.00 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 48)

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I/O Configuration Type “B”
I/O Configuration Type “B” (Timing Diagram)
Press the Space key to view the timing diagram from Setups.
Start Time (Type “B” Configuration Only)
The Start Time parameter is used to delay motion along the cut path when a tool is started or a tool is
lowered.
Purge Time
Specifies the time delay from torch ignition until motion is enabled if Arc On Feedback is OFF. Purge
Time should be set to zero if Arc On Feedback is ON.
Pierce Time
Specifies the time delay from when the torch completes lowering until motion is initiated at Creep
Speed. Used to allow the plasma torch to completely pierce the material before moving.