Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 437)

Command THC
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Test Cycle ON/OFF
Press the Test Cycle ON/ OFF soft key to operate the Command THC in Test mode. In
Test mode, the Command THC completes the cycle without firing the torch.
Test Lifter
Press the Test Lifter soft key to command the torch lifter to lower to the plate, sense the
plate and retract to its pierce height.
Press the Timing Diagram soft key to view the timing diagram from setups.
Purge Time
Specifies the time delay from torch ignition until motion is enabled, if the value for Arc
On Feedback is Off.
Enter 0 (zero) for the Purge Time if the value for Arc On Feedback is On.
Pierce Time
Specifies the delay between the time that the torch is fully lowered until motion is
initiated at Creep Speed. This value allows the plasma torch to pierce the material
completely before moving.