Hypertherm HTA Rev 6.00 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 55)

Section 3: Setups 41
Water Jet
I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” (Timing Diagram)
Press the Space key to view the timing diagram from Setups.
Purge Time
Specifies the time delay from torch ignition until motion is enabled.
Pierce Time
Specifies the time delay from when cutting tool completes lowering until motion is initiated at Creep
Speed. Used to allow the cutting tool to completely pierce the material before moving.