Hypertherm HTA User Manual

Operator’s Manual I

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: SAFETY ............................................................................................................................ 1

Read This Manual...............................................................................................................................1

Dangerous Machinery.........................................................................................................................1

High Voltages...................................................................................................................................... 1

Product Listings ..................................................................................................................................2

Type “M” and “P” Controls .................................................................................................................2

Type “E” and “V” Controls ..................................................................................................................2

Type “B” Controls................................................................................................................................2

SECTION 2: OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................3

ShapeWizard®.....................................................................................................................................3

Teach/Trace........................................................................................................................................3

Shape Libraries...................................................................................................................................4

Program Upload and Download.......................................................................................................... 4

SoftMotion ...........................................................................................................................................4

Cutting Options ................................................................................................................................... 4

Mirror function.................................................................................................................................. 4

Rotate function ................................................................................................................................ 4

Scale function ..................................................................................................................................4

Repeat function ............................................................................................................................... 4

Programming Features .......................................................................................................................5

Manual Data Input (MDI) .................................................................................................................5

Communications Link ...................................................................................................................... 5

Graphical program display ..............................................................................................................5

Built-in Parametric Shape Library ...................................................................................................6

Teach/Trace ....................................................................................................................................6

Performance Features ........................................................................................................................6

Installation and Setup Features .......................................................................................................... 7

Hardware Specifications .....................................................................................................................7

Model Numbering System................................................................................................................... 8

Model Numbers ............................................................................................................................... 8

Front Panel Layout.............................................................................................................................. 9

Screen Hierarchy........................................................................................................................... 11

Key & Menu Functions......................................................................................................................12

Help Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Show Contents .............................................................................................................................. 12

Find................................................................................................................................................ 12

Main Screen......................................................................................................................................13

Preview Window............................................................................................................................13

Watch Window...............................................................................................................................13

Shape Manager.............................................................................................................................13

Files ...............................................................................................................................................13

Part Options...................................................................................................................................13

Setups ...........................................................................................................................................14

View Part/View Sheet....................................................................................................................14

Change Cut Mode .........................................................................................................................15

Change Consumable..................................................................................................................... 15

Zero Positions................................................................................................................................15

Shape Manager Screen .................................................................................................................... 16

Shape Library ................................................................................................................................ 16

Text Editor ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Shape Wizard................................................................................................................................16

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Teach Trace.................................................................................................................................. 16

Nester............................................................................................................................................ 16

HyperCAD..................................................................................................................................... 17

HyperNEST................................................................................................................................... 17

Evaluation Timer ........................................................................................................................... 17

Files .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Load from Disk.............................................................................................................................. 18

Save to Disk.................................................................................................................................. 18

Download from Host ..................................................................................................................... 18

Upload to Host .............................................................................................................................. 18

Resume Last Part ......................................................................................................................... 18

Show Certain Files........................................................................................................................ 19

Show All Files ............................................................................................................................... 19

Setups Screen .................................................................................................................................. 20

Cutting........................................................................................................................................... 20

Cut Types...................................................................................................................................... 20

Disable Control ............................................................................................................................. 20

Watch............................................................................................................................................ 20

Password ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Diagnostic ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Change to Metric Units/English Units ........................................................................................... 20

Change Consumable........................................................................................................................ 21

New Torch Tip............................................................................................................................... 21

New Electrode............................................................................................................................... 21

Reset Database ............................................................................................................................ 21

Setups........................................................................................................................................... 21

Upload Database .......................................................................................................................... 21

Save Database ............................................................................................................................. 21

Key Functions................................................................................................................................... 22

Optional PC Keyboard Layout.......................................................................................................... 23

Optional USB Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 24

ICON Legend ................................................................................................................................ 24

SECTION 3: SETUPS.......................................................................................................................... 25

Cutting .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Plate Size...................................................................................................................................... 25

Cut Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Trial/Cut Speed ............................................................................................................................. 25

Marker 1 / Marker 2 Speed ........................................................................................................... 25

Kerf................................................................................................................................................ 26

Dwell Time .................................................................................................................................... 26

Arc Radial Error ............................................................................................................................ 26

Dwell Override .............................................................................................................................. 26

Optional Program Stop ................................................................................................................. 26

EIA I & J Codes............................................................................................................................. 26

EIA F-Code Override .................................................................................................................... 26

Speed +/- Affects F-Codes ........................................................................................................... 26

EIA Decimal Shift .......................................................................................................................... 26

Process Select Override ............................................................................................................... 26

Station Select Override................................................................................................................. 26

Auto Torch Spacing Override ....................................................................................................... 27

G97 Loop Count Prompt............................................................................................................... 27

ESAB Multi Torch Support............................................................................................................ 27

Force G40 Kerf Disable ................................................................................................................ 27

G40 Used in Simple Shapes......................................................................................................... 27

Auto Start after APA...................................................................................................................... 27

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EIA Code 2 Decimal Shift.............................................................................................................. 27

Show Traverse Segments .............................................................................................................27

Retain Skew Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 27

Kerf Variable / Kerf Offset .............................................................................................................27

Marker Offsets 1 - 12..................................................................................................................... 28

THC Voltage Offset .......................................................................................................................28

Marker On Time (Type “B” Configuration Only) ............................................................................ 28

Marker Off Time (Type “B” Configuration Only) ............................................................................ 28

Cut Types.......................................................................................................................................... 29

Oxy Fuel............................................................................................................................................ 30

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” ........................................................................................30

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” ........................................................................................30

I/O Configuration Type “B” ............................................................................................................31

I/O Configuration Type “B” (Timing Diagram) ...............................................................................31

Ignition Time..................................................................................................................................31

Low Preheat .................................................................................................................................. 31

High Preheat..................................................................................................................................32

Pierce Time ................................................................................................................................... 32

Moving Pierce Time....................................................................................................................... 32

Creep Time.................................................................................................................................... 32

Primary Torch Up Time ................................................................................................................. 32

Primary Torch Down Time.............................................................................................................32

Pierce Torch Up Time ...................................................................................................................32

Pierce Torch Down Time............................................................................................................... 32

Cut Off Time .................................................................................................................................. 32

Bleedoff Time ................................................................................................................................ 32

Igniters........................................................................................................................................... 32

Preheat During Cut........................................................................................................................ 32

Plasma .............................................................................................................................................. 33

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” ........................................................................................33

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” (Timing Diagram) ........................................................... 33

I/O Configuration Type “B” ............................................................................................................34

I/O Configuration Type “B” (Timing Diagram) ...............................................................................34

Start Time (Type “B” Configuration Only)...................................................................................... 34

Purge Time....................................................................................................................................34

Pierce Time ................................................................................................................................... 34

Creep Time.................................................................................................................................... 35

Cut Off Time .................................................................................................................................. 35

Torch Down Time .......................................................................................................................... 35

Arc Off Time ..................................................................................................................................35

Stop Time ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Retract Delay................................................................................................................................. 35

Set Arc Current.............................................................................................................................. 35

Corner Current Percent ................................................................................................................. 35

Retry Transfer Fail......................................................................................................................... 35

Transfer Time ................................................................................................................................ 36

Arc on Feedback ...........................................................................................................................36

Ignition ...........................................................................................................................................36

Dual Grid/THC...............................................................................................................................36

Dual Grid/THC Start ......................................................................................................................36

Partial Raise .................................................................................................................................. 36

Torch Down During Cut.................................................................................................................36

Torch Down Between Cuts............................................................................................................36

Marker ...............................................................................................................................................37

Marker Interface ............................................................................................................................ 37

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” (Timing Diagram) ........................................................... 38

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Ignition Time ................................................................................................................................. 38

Marker On Time ............................................................................................................................ 38

Marker Off Time ............................................................................................................................ 38

Marker Up Time ............................................................................................................................ 38

Marker Partial Up Time ................................................................................................................. 38

Marker Down Time........................................................................................................................ 38

Set Arc Current ............................................................................................................................. 38

Corner Current Percent................................................................................................................. 38

Ignition........................................................................................................................................... 38

Cut Control Used for Marking ....................................................................................................... 39

Marker Down/Up With Each Marker On/Off.................................................................................. 39

Arc On Feedback .......................................................................................................................... 39

Partial Raise.................................................................................................................................. 39

Down On During Mark .................................................................................................................. 39

Down On Between Marks ............................................................................................................. 39

Laser................................................................................................................................................. 40

Water Jet .......................................................................................................................................... 41

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” (Timing Diagram)........................................................... 41

Purge Time ................................................................................................................................... 41

Pierce Time................................................................................................................................... 41

Creep Time ................................................................................................................................... 42

Abrasive Off Time ......................................................................................................................... 42

Abrasive Charging ........................................................................................................................ 42

Watch................................................................................................................................................ 43

None.............................................................................................................................................. 43

Input/Output .................................................................................................................................. 44

Position ......................................................................................................................................... 44

Following Error.............................................................................................................................. 44

Temperature ................................................................................................................................. 44

Speedometer ................................................................................................................................ 44

Oxy Fuel Torch Tip ....................................................................................................................... 44

Plasma Torch Tip.......................................................................................................................... 44

Plasma Electrode.......................................................................................................................... 44

Process Data ................................................................................................................................ 44

Laser Nozzle ................................................................................................................................. 44

HPR Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 44

Multiple Watch Windows............................................................................................................... 45

SECTION 4: SHAPE MANAGER........................................................................................................47

Shape Library ................................................................................................................................... 47

Selecting a Simple Shape............................................................................................................. 47

Text Editor ........................................................................................................................................ 48

Show Original Text........................................................................................................................ 48

Delete Part .................................................................................................................................... 48

Shape Wizard ................................................................................................................................... 49

Manual Line Edit ........................................................................................................................... 49

Replace Segment ......................................................................................................................... 50

Insert Before Segment.................................................................................................................. 50

Insert After Segment ..................................................................................................................... 50

Remove Segment ......................................................................................................................... 50

Teach Trace ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Start Corner .................................................................................................................................. 52

Tracing Pitch ................................................................................................................................. 52

Arc Radial Error ............................................................................................................................ 53

Auto Closure Detect...................................................................................................................... 53

Closure Over/Under Lap............................................................................................................... 53

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Kerf Direction................................................................................................................................. 53

Traverse/Pierce ............................................................................................................................. 53

Tracing a part ................................................................................................................................53

Plate Remnant Trace ....................................................................................................................54

Nester™ ............................................................................................................................................56

Manual Nesting ................................................................................................................................. 56

Main Screen Layout ......................................................................................................................56

Add Part.........................................................................................................................................57

Remove Part..................................................................................................................................57

Cut Earlier......................................................................................................................................57

Cut Later........................................................................................................................................ 57

View Sheet / View Part..................................................................................................................57

Arrow Key ( Distance ) ..................................................................................................................57

Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 57

Done ..............................................................................................................................................57

Nester™ Setup..................................................................................................................................58

Arrow Motion ................................................................................................................................. 58

Autoposition................................................................................................................................... 58

Clear Nest......................................................................................................................................58

Done ..............................................................................................................................................58

Using Nester™.................................................................................................................................. 59

Adding Parts..................................................................................................................................59

Saving a Nest ................................................................................................................................ 60

HyperNest – CNC® Automatic Nesting Software..............................................................................61

Main Screen Layout ......................................................................................................................61

Automatic Nesting Setup ..................................................................................................................62

Automatic Nesting ......................................................................................................................... 62

Part Spacing..................................................................................................................................62

Plate Edge Spacing.......................................................................................................................62

Program Origin .............................................................................................................................. 62

Cut Direction.................................................................................................................................. 62

Return to Nest Start....................................................................................................................... 62

Using HyperNest – CNC®................................................................................................................. 63

Adding Parts..................................................................................................................................63

Remove Part..................................................................................................................................65

Nest Summary............................................................................................................................... 66

Main Screen View of Nest .............................................................................................................68

HyperCAD®.......................................................................................................................................69

HyperNEST®.....................................................................................................................................70

SECTION 5: FILES ..............................................................................................................................73

Load from Disk..................................................................................................................................73

Load from ......................................................................................................................................73

Files ...............................................................................................................................................73

File name/Diskette file name .........................................................................................................74

Preview.......................................................................................................................................... 74

Load to...........................................................................................................................................74

Hard drive file name ......................................................................................................................74

Resume Last Part.......................................................................................................................... 74

Show Certain Files ........................................................................................................................74

Show All Files................................................................................................................................74

Resume Last Part Features .............................................................................................................. 75

Rush Job Interrupt.........................................................................................................................75

Automated Power Loss Recovery.................................................................................................75

Save to Disk ......................................................................................................................................76

Save to ..........................................................................................................................................76

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File name/Diskette file name ........................................................................................................ 76

Save Original Text ........................................................................................................................ 76

Save from...................................................................................................................................... 76

Files............................................................................................................................................... 76

Hard drive file name...................................................................................................................... 77

Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 77

Save KeyLog to Disk..................................................................................................................... 77

Download from Host ......................................................................................................................... 78

Download from.............................................................................................................................. 78

Files............................................................................................................................................... 78

Remote file name.......................................................................................................................... 78

Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 79

Download to .................................................................................................................................. 79

Local file name.............................................................................................................................. 79

Upload to Host.................................................................................................................................. 80

Upload to....................................................................................................................................... 80

Remote file name.......................................................................................................................... 80

Upload from .................................................................................................................................. 80

Files............................................................................................................................................... 80

Local file name.............................................................................................................................. 81

Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 81

Loading Of Invalid Files.................................................................................................................... 81

SECTION 6: LIBRARY SHAPES ........................................................................................................ 83

Library Shape Setup......................................................................................................................... 83

Rectangle ......................................................................................................................................... 84

Circle................................................................................................................................................. 84

Triangle............................................................................................................................................. 85

L-Bracket .......................................................................................................................................... 85

Trapezoid.......................................................................................................................................... 86

Slant Rectangle ................................................................................................................................ 86

Gambrel Rectangle........................................................................................................................... 87

Roofed Rectangle............................................................................................................................. 87

4 Sided Polygon ............................................................................................................................... 88

5 Sided Polygon ............................................................................................................................... 88

Oval .................................................................................................................................................. 89

Circle w/ Flat Side............................................................................................................................. 89

Circle Slice........................................................................................................................................ 90

Straight Slots .................................................................................................................................... 90

Angled Slots ..................................................................................................................................... 91

Horizontal Rip ................................................................................................................................... 91

Vertical Rip ....................................................................................................................................... 92

Flange............................................................................................................................................... 92

Circle w/ Rectangular Hole............................................................................................................... 93

Gusset .............................................................................................................................................. 93

8 Sided.............................................................................................................................................. 94

Rectangle w/ Convex Corners.......................................................................................................... 94

Rectangle w/ Concave Corners........................................................................................................ 95

L-Bracket w/ Elbow Radii.................................................................................................................. 95

Slant L-Bracket w/ Elbow Radii ........................................................................................................ 96

Trapezoid w/ Convex Corners.......................................................................................................... 96

Flange Slice...................................................................................................................................... 97

Elbow................................................................................................................................................ 97

Flange Repair Ring........................................................................................................................... 98

Rectangle w/ Rectangular Hole........................................................................................................ 98

Rectangle w/ Circular Hole............................................................................................................... 99

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Rectangle w/ Circular Hole and Convex Corners ............................................................................. 99

Rectangle w/ Tab ............................................................................................................................100

Rectangle w/ Convex Tab............................................................................................................... 100

Rectangle w/ Notch.........................................................................................................................101

Rectangle w/ Slant Notch................................................................................................................101

Rectangle w/ Radius .......................................................................................................................102

Convex Rectangle........................................................................................................................... 102

Concave Rectangle......................................................................................................................... 103

Triangle w/ Concave Side ...............................................................................................................103

Polygon w/ Concave Side ...............................................................................................................104

Slant Rectangle with Radius ...........................................................................................................104

Slant Rectangle with Circular Hole .................................................................................................105

Cross...............................................................................................................................................105

Cross w/ circular Hole .....................................................................................................................106

4 Sided Convex Rectangle .............................................................................................................106

4 Sided Concave Rectangle ........................................................................................................... 107

Pipe Mount......................................................................................................................................107

Bolt Hole Circle ............................................................................................................................... 108

Bolt Hole Flange .............................................................................................................................108

Bolt Hole Rectangle ........................................................................................................................109

Bolt Hole Rectangle w/ Convex Corners ........................................................................................109

Bolt Hole Rectangle w/ Center Hole ...............................................................................................110

Bolt Hole Rectangle w/ Center Hole and Convex Corners ............................................................. 110

Rounded L-Bracket ......................................................................................................................... 111

Horseshoe.......................................................................................................................................111

Convex Roof Trapezoid w/ Hole ..................................................................................................... 112

Convex Roof Polygon w/ Hole ........................................................................................................ 112

Convex Roof Polygon w/ Oval Hole and Concave Bottom.............................................................113

Pulley Cover.................................................................................................................................... 113

Paddle Blind....................................................................................................................................114

Water Pump Gasket........................................................................................................................ 114

Pulley ..............................................................................................................................................115

Sprocket ..........................................................................................................................................115

Text .................................................................................................................................................116

Test Pattern.....................................................................................................................................116

SECTION 7: PART OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................117

Scale Factor ................................................................................................................................117

Rotate Angle................................................................................................................................ 117

Mirror X/Mirror Y..........................................................................................................................117

Kerf ..............................................................................................................................................118

Repeat.............................................................................................................................................119

Straight Repeat ...........................................................................................................................119

Repeat Type................................................................................................................................119

Start Corner.................................................................................................................................119

Number of Rows.......................................................................................................................... 119

Number of Columns ....................................................................................................................119

X Pattern Offset/Y Pattern Offset ................................................................................................ 119

Scrap Clearance.......................................................................................................................... 120

X Nest Distance/Y Nest Distance................................................................................................120

Staggered Repeat .......................................................................................................................120

Nested Repeat ............................................................................................................................121

Pattern Offsets ............................................................................................................................121

Nest Distance .............................................................................................................................. 121

Instructions for use ...................................................................................................................... 122

Corner to Align with .....................................................................................................................123

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Scrap Clearance ......................................................................................................................... 123

Skew Adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 123

Skew Reference.......................................................................................................................... 123

Edit Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 123

At Corner..................................................................................................................................... 123

At Skew Point.............................................................................................................................. 123

Automatic Plate Alignment (APA)................................................................................................... 124

SECTION 8: CUTTING ...................................................................................................................... 127

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” ......................................................................................... 127

Speed Increase........................................................................................................................... 128

Speed Decrease ......................................................................................................................... 128

Repeats....................................................................................................................................... 128

Cut Delay Timers ........................................................................................................................ 128

Extend......................................................................................................................................... 129

Set Now ...................................................................................................................................... 129

Release....................................................................................................................................... 129

I/O Configuration Type “B”.............................................................................................................. 130

Automatic .................................................................................................................................... 130

Manual ........................................................................................................................................ 130

Test Run ..................................................................................................................................... 130

SECTION 9: PAUSE.......................................................................................................................... 131

Return to Start............................................................................................................................. 131

Backup and Forward on Path ..................................................................................................... 131

Move to Pierce ............................................................................................................................ 132

Change Cut Mode....................................................................................................................... 132

Change Move Speed .................................................................................................................. 132

Change Consumable .................................................................................................................. 132

On-Path Restart .......................................................................................................................... 132

Return to Path............................................................................................................................. 133

Move Part.................................................................................................................................... 133

Off-Path Restart .......................................................................................................................... 133

Rush Job Interrupt ...................................................................................................................... 134

Change Consumable...................................................................................................................... 134

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 135

Minutes per Pierce ...................................................................................................................... 135

Arc Errors.................................................................................................................................... 135

Volts per Minute .......................................................................................................................... 136

Last Torch Tip Installed............................................................................................................... 136

Last Electrode Installed............................................................................................................... 136

New Torch Tip............................................................................................................................. 136

New Electrode............................................................................................................................. 136

Setups......................................................................................................................................... 136

Reset Database .......................................................................................................................... 136

Upload Database ........................................................................................................................ 136

Save Database ........................................................................................................................... 136

SECTION 10: MANUAL .................................................................................................................... 137

Return to Start............................................................................................................................. 137

Move Distance ............................................................................................................................ 138

Cut Distance ............................................................................................................................... 138

Manual Options........................................................................................................................... 139

Home Axes ................................................................................................................................. 139

View Sheet/View Part ................................................................................................................. 139

Change Manual Mode................................................................................................................. 140

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Change Move Speed...................................................................................................................140

Zero Positions..............................................................................................................................141

Rip Cutting...................................................................................................................................141

Manual Options...............................................................................................................................141

Raise Torch ................................................................................................................................. 141

Lower Torch.................................................................................................................................141

Manual Offset .............................................................................................................................. 142

Adjust Dual Gantry Skew ............................................................................................................142

Home Axes......................................................................................................................................143

Transverse...................................................................................................................................143

Rail ..............................................................................................................................................143

CBH .............................................................................................................................................144

THC ............................................................................................................................................. 144

Tilt................................................................................................................................................144

Rotate ..........................................................................................................................................144

All................................................................................................................................................. 144

Go To Home Position .................................................................................................................. 144

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Mariner™ Overview ........................................................................................................................145

Voyager II™ Overview ....................................................................................................................146

Cutting............................................................................................................................................. 147

Setups .............................................................................................................................................148

Cut Types........................................................................................................................................ 148

Use Plasma 1 Data .....................................................................................................................148

Use Marker 1 Data ...................................................................................................................... 148

Laser Overview ............................................................................................................................... 149

Laser Cut Types Screen.............................................................................................................. 150

Test Lifter.....................................................................................................................................150

Purge Time..................................................................................................................................151

New Gas Purge Time ..................................................................................................................151

Shutter Time................................................................................................................................151

Power Ramp Time....................................................................................................................... 151

Pierce Time ................................................................................................................................. 151

Pulse On Time............................................................................................................................. 151

Pulse Off Time............................................................................................................................. 151

Creep Time.................................................................................................................................. 151

Beam Off Time ............................................................................................................................ 151

Postflow Time..............................................................................................................................151

Cut Height....................................................................................................................................152

Pierce Height...............................................................................................................................152

Lens Cut Position ........................................................................................................................152

Lens Pierce Position.................................................................................................................... 152

Pulse Laser Time ........................................................................................................................152

Pulse Laser Power ...................................................................................................................... 152

Height Control Manual/Automatic ...............................................................................................152

IHS in Manual..............................................................................................................................152

Retract Full/Partial.......................................................................................................................152

Partial Retract Distance............................................................................................................... 152

Start IHS Distance.......................................................................................................................152

Preflow During IHS......................................................................................................................152

Nozzle Contact IHS ..................................................................................................................... 152

Nozzle Contact During Cut..........................................................................................................152

Pierce Control Manual/Automatic................................................................................................ 153

Pierce Mode Pulse/Blast ............................................................................................................. 153

Pierce Complete..........................................................................................................................153

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Next Pulse................................................................................................................................... 153

Cut Chart..................................................................................................................................... 153

Laser Cut Chart Screen.................................................................................................................. 154

Material Type .............................................................................................................................. 154

Specific Material.......................................................................................................................... 154

Process Power............................................................................................................................ 154

Assist Gases ............................................................................................................................... 154

Material Thickness ...................................................................................................................... 154

Focal Length ............................................................................................................................... 154

Nozzle ......................................................................................................................................... 155

Test Gas ..................................................................................................................................... 155

Set Power ................................................................................................................................... 155

Cut Speed ................................................................................................................................... 155

Kerf.............................................................................................................................................. 155

Pierce Height .............................................................................................................................. 155

Lens Cut Position........................................................................................................................ 155

Lens Pierce Position ................................................................................................................... 155

Sets the focal lens pierce position in the laser head for cutting. ................................................ 155

Resonator On Time..................................................................................................................... 155

Purge Time ................................................................................................................................. 155

Pierce Time................................................................................................................................. 155

Pulse On Time ............................................................................................................................ 155

Pulse Off Time ............................................................................................................................ 156

Creep Time ................................................................................................................................. 156

Pierce Complete ......................................................................................................................... 156

Next Pulse................................................................................................................................... 156

Start Corner Power ..................................................................................................................... 156

Minimum Corner Power .............................................................................................................. 156

Laser Process Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 157

Maximum Ratio ........................................................................................................................... 157

Minimum Ratio ............................................................................................................................ 157

Auto Adjust Speed ...................................................................................................................... 157

Adjustment Delay........................................................................................................................ 157

Over Combustion ........................................................................................................................ 157

Loss of Cut.................................................................................................................................. 157

Save Data ................................................................................................................................... 158

Process Defaults......................................................................................................................... 158

Save Database ........................................................................................................................... 158

Load Database............................................................................................................................ 158

Pulse Laser Time ........................................................................................................................ 158

Pulse Laser Power...................................................................................................................... 158

Height Control Manual/Automatic ............................................................................................... 158

IHS in Manual ............................................................................................................................. 158

Retract Full/Partial ...................................................................................................................... 158

Partial Retract Distance .............................................................................................................. 158

Start IHS Distance ...................................................................................................................... 158

Preflow During IHS ..................................................................................................................... 158

Nozzle Contact IHS..................................................................................................................... 158

Nozzle Contact During Cut ......................................................................................................... 158

Pierce Control Manual/Automatic ............................................................................................... 159

Pierce Mode Pulse/Blast............................................................................................................. 159

Pierce Complete ......................................................................................................................... 159

Next Pulse................................................................................................................................... 159

Cut Chart..................................................................................................................................... 159

Cut Chart..................................................................................................................................... 160

Material Type .............................................................................................................................. 160

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Specific Material .......................................................................................................................... 160

Process Power ............................................................................................................................ 160

Assist Gases................................................................................................................................160

Material Thickness ......................................................................................................................161

Focal Length................................................................................................................................ 161

Nozzle.......................................................................................................................................... 161

Set Power ....................................................................................................................................161

Cut Speed....................................................................................................................................161

Kerf ..............................................................................................................................................161

Cut Height....................................................................................................................................161

Pierce Height...............................................................................................................................161

Lens Cut Position ........................................................................................................................161

Lens Pierce Position.................................................................................................................... 161

Resonator On Time .....................................................................................................................161

Purge Time..................................................................................................................................161

Pierce Time ................................................................................................................................. 161

Pulse On Time............................................................................................................................. 161

Pulse Off Time............................................................................................................................. 161

Creep Time.................................................................................................................................. 162

Pierce Complete..........................................................................................................................162

Next Pulse ................................................................................................................................... 162

Start Corner Power...................................................................................................................... 162

Minimum Corner Power............................................................................................................... 162

Laser Process Monitoring............................................................................................................ 162

Maximum Ratio ...........................................................................................................................163

Minimum Ratio ............................................................................................................................163

Auto Adjust Speed....................................................................................................................... 163

Adjustment Delay ........................................................................................................................ 163

Over Combustion ........................................................................................................................163

Loss of Cut ..................................................................................................................................163

Save Data.................................................................................................................................... 163

Process Defaults ......................................................................................................................... 163

Save Database............................................................................................................................163

Load Database ............................................................................................................................ 163

Test Gas ......................................................................................................................................163

HD3070® Auto Gas Interface .......................................................................................................... 164

Save Data.................................................................................................................................... 164

Load Data....................................................................................................................................164

Test Cutting Gases...................................................................................................................... 165

Test Preflow Gases ..................................................................................................................... 165

HD3070® Auto Gas I/O................................................................................................................ 166

Inputs........................................................................................................................................... 166

Outputs ........................................................................................................................................166

HD4070® and HPR130™ Overview................................................................................................167

Cut Chart ..................................................................................................................................... 168

Material Type............................................................................................................................... 168

Current Settings ..........................................................................................................................168

Plasma / Shield Gases ................................................................................................................ 168

Material Thickness ......................................................................................................................168

Cut Speed....................................................................................................................................169

Kerf ..............................................................................................................................................169

Set Arc Voltage ...........................................................................................................................169

Preflow Setting ............................................................................................................................169

Cutflow Settings ..........................................................................................................................169

Preflow Time................................................................................................................................169

Purge Time..................................................................................................................................169

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Pierce Time................................................................................................................................. 169

Creep Time ................................................................................................................................. 169

Save Data ................................................................................................................................... 170

Process Defaults......................................................................................................................... 170

Save Database ........................................................................................................................... 170

Load Database............................................................................................................................ 170

Test Preflow ................................................................................................................................ 170

Test Cutflow ................................................................................................................................ 170

FineLine Overview.......................................................................................................................... 172

Cut Chart..................................................................................................................................... 174

Material Type .............................................................................................................................. 174

Current Settings .......................................................................................................................... 174

Plasma / Shield Gases................................................................................................................ 174

Material Thickness ...................................................................................................................... 174

Cut Speed ................................................................................................................................... 175

Kerf.............................................................................................................................................. 175

Preflow Time ............................................................................................................................... 175

Purge Time ................................................................................................................................. 175

Pierce Time................................................................................................................................. 175

Creep Time ................................................................................................................................. 175

Database Features ..................................................................................................................... 176

Save Data ................................................................................................................................... 176

Process Defaults......................................................................................................................... 176

Save Database ........................................................................................................................... 176

Load Database............................................................................................................................ 176

Test Preflow ................................................................................................................................ 176

Test Cutflow ................................................................................................................................ 176

Change Consumable .................................................................................................................. 177

APPENDIX B: SENSOR™ THC........................................................................................................ 179

Sensor™ Torch Height Control Overview ...................................................................................... 179

Cut Setups...................................................................................................................................... 180

THC Voltage Offset..................................................................................................................... 180

Plasma Setups ............................................................................................................................... 181

I/O Configuration Type “P” and “V” ............................................................................................. 181

Test Lifter .................................................................................................................................... 181

I/O Configuration Type “P” and “V” (Timing Diagram) ................................................................ 182

Retract Delay .............................................................................................................................. 182

Auto Voltage Set ......................................................................................................................... 182

Set Arc Voltage ........................................................................................................................... 182

Voltage Control ........................................................................................................................... 182

Ignition Output............................................................................................................................. 182

IHS in Manual ............................................................................................................................. 183

Retract Full/Partial ...................................................................................................................... 183

Skip IHS Within ........................................................................................................................... 183

Preflow During IHS ..................................................................................................................... 183

Early Preflow if Skip IHS ............................................................................................................. 183

Nozzle Contact IHS..................................................................................................................... 183

Nozzle Contact During Cut ......................................................................................................... 183

Offset IHS ................................................................................................................................... 183

Auto Kerf Voltage Change .......................................................................................................... 184

Kerf Detect Reacquire Time ....................................................................................................... 184

Marker Setups ................................................................................................................................ 184

I/O Configuration Type “P” and “V” ............................................................................................. 184

Purge Time ................................................................................................................................. 185

Start Time ................................................................................................................................... 185

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Sample Voltage ........................................................................................................................... 185

Set Arc Voltage ...........................................................................................................................185

Voltage Control............................................................................................................................ 185

IHS in Manual..............................................................................................................................185

Retract Full/Partial.......................................................................................................................185

Skip IHS Within............................................................................................................................186

Preflow During IHS......................................................................................................................186

Nozzle Contact IHS ..................................................................................................................... 186

Process Watch................................................................................................................................187

Input/Output................................................................................................................................. 187

Position........................................................................................................................................ 187

Plasma Process ..........................................................................................................................187

Main Cut Screen .............................................................................................................................188

Automatic THC Mode ..................................................................................................................188

APPENDIX C: COMMAND® THC ...................................................................................................... 189

Clear Error ...................................................................................................................................189

I/O Configuration Type “M”, “P” and “V” (Timing Diagram) .........................................................190

Purge Time..................................................................................................................................190

Pierce Time ................................................................................................................................. 190

Creep Time.................................................................................................................................. 190

Arc Off Time ................................................................................................................................190

Stop Time .................................................................................................................................... 191

Accel Delay..................................................................................................................................191

Retract Delay Time...................................................................................................................... 191

Ignition .........................................................................................................................................191

Voltage Control............................................................................................................................ 191

Retract Full/Partial.......................................................................................................................191

Retry On Transfer Fail.................................................................................................................191

Transfer Time .............................................................................................................................. 191

Set Arc Current............................................................................................................................ 191

Corner Current Percent ............................................................................................................... 191

Set Arc Voltage ...........................................................................................................................191

Homing Speed............................................................................................................................. 192

Nozzle Ohmic Contact................................................................................................................. 192

Preflow During IHS......................................................................................................................192

Main Cut Screen .............................................................................................................................193

Automatic THC Mode ..................................................................................................................193

Extend .........................................................................................................................................193

Set Now .......................................................................................................................................193

Release .......................................................................................................................................193

Manual THC Mode ......................................................................................................................194

Extend .........................................................................................................................................194

Set Now .......................................................................................................................................194

Release .......................................................................................................................................194

Diagnostics......................................................................................................................................194

APPENDIX D: OPTIONAL DXF TRANSLATOR............................................................................... 195

DXF Translator Overview................................................................................................................ 195

DXF Support................................................................................................................................ 195

Text Commands .......................................................................................................................... 195

Directional Commands ................................................................................................................195

XIV Operator’s Manual

Section 1: Safety 1

Section 1: Safety

Read This Manual

Read and understand this instructional manual, the cutting machine manuals, and your employer’s
safety practices. Note: This product is not designed to be field serviceable. Please return to an
authorized repair center for any required service.

Dangerous Machinery

Operation and maintenance of automated equipment involves potential hazards. Personnel should
take precautions to avoid injury.

Injury and entanglement may occur if hands and limbs come in contact with moving machinery.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR of dangerous moving machinery. All control, including manual, can be effected
using the front panel keys or remote interface.

Loose fitting clothing or ties may become entangled in the machinery. These items should not be
worn while operating or servicing the machine.

High Voltages

Electric shock can kill. Be sure this equipment is safely installed in accordance with enclosed
procedures and specifications.

Avoid contact with electrical wires and cabling while power is on.

This equipment should only be opened by trained service personnel.

Please refer to the appropriate appendix in the Installation Guide provided with your control for details
on safety certification for that product.

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Product Listings

Type “M” and “P” Controls

Note: This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with CE and UL Safety

Standards.

UL has successfully tested and listed the type “ M” and ”P” (with 10.4” display) control products in
accordance with the applicable U.S. and Canadian Safety Standards. File number E178333. Note:
Suitable for pollution degree 2 environment only.

This appliance has been successfully tested and listed by CE under the following standards; EN
500081-2 1994, EN 61000-6-2 1999 and EN 55011:1998. Certificate number: Retlif R-3909N

Type “E” and “V” Controls

Note: This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with CE and UL Safety

Standards.

UL has successfully tested and listed the type “E” and “V” control products in accordance with the
applicable U.S. and Canadian Safety Standards. File number E178333.

This appliance has been successfully tested and listed by CE under the following standards; EN
500081-2 1994, EN 61000-6-2 1999 and EN 55011:1998. Certificate number: Retlif R-3738N1

Type “B” Controls

Note: This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with CE Safety Standards.

This appliance has been successfully tested and listed by CE under the following standards; EN
500081-2 1994, EN 61000-6-2 1999 and EN 55011:1998. Certificate number: Retlif R-3909N

Note: This product has not been safety tested for outdoor use.

Section 2: Overview 3

Section 2: Overview

Introduction

This control is a multi-axis digital control system specifically designed for shape-cutting machines and
is our latest effort in a long history of developing leading edge technology for the metal fabricating
industry. At the forefront of our design efforts is a commitment to ease-of-use. Programmable soft­keys simplifies the front panel and put the most common functions at your fingertips. Developed
around Microsoft Visual C++
generation of man-machine-interfaces to the most critical element in the shape cutting process, you,
the user.

With the maturing of High Tolerance Plasma and the emergence of Laser into the area of shape
cutting, you need a control that can accurately position the cutting device. SoftMotion brings the
power and the accuracy of the Intel Pentium
digital position loop and velocity loop running, you get smooth motion through the entire velocity
range, and the comfort of knowing the cutting device is at the preprogrammed position. You can
even verify this with a dynamic zoom function during cutting.

The control can be used with almost any two-dimensional shape-cutting table. Built-in logic is present
for Plasma, Oxy-Fuel, Marking, Waterjet and Laser. Regardless of your application, we will make
your shape cutting process more productive.

You can graphically key in part programs directly using ShapeWizard
waiting for delivery, set-up, and alignment of templates. Or you can select any of 66 shapes from the
parametric shape library. Using a host computer or CAD/CAM system, you can also download
custom part programs easily. We even supply you at no-charge a communications package to tie the
control to the rest of your management information. Whatever method is used, the control, with its
advanced graphical user interface (GUI), shortens set-up time, speeds productivity and simplifies
scheduling.

Our product is designed and developed around Microsoft Visual C++
Classes

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. The operating environment is completely compliant with the year 2000 dating.

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and the Microsoft Foundation Classes®, this control brings a new

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microprocessor to your positioning table. With both a

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on the front panel, without

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and the Microsoft Foundation

ShapeWizard®

Allows you to graphically create simple part programs and store them on the internal hard disk
present in the control.

Teach/Trace

If configured with a tracing head, you can use the control to digitize almost any pattern, store it on the
internal hard disk, and further customize the program with ShapeWizard. The control has both smart­arc and smart-line translators to provide you with optimum program resolution.

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Shape Libraries

Graphically select the desired shape from the parts library. Then you simply add the dimensions you
want, and the scaled part, with your entered dimensions, will be displayed. There is even a Help Icon
to step you through the data entry.

Program Upload and Download

Communication is an integral part of today’s fabricating shop. All part programs that have been
entered in the control can be uploaded to a remote computer or file server with an integrated RS­232C/ RS-422 communications link. CAD generated programs can be downloaded at baud rates of
up to 115K baud and visually previewed on the color LCD display. Visual representation of part
programs, along with full alpha-numeric file name support, gives you the flexibility to manage your
data as you see fit. Use of the optional Network Card allows us to bring the latest in communication
technology for increased speed and productivity to your shape cutting controller. Additionally, built-in
Control monitoring features allow current operational status to be displayed at the host Link screen.

SoftMotion

SoftMotion, a proprietary data buffer and interrupt structure that allows the control to generate all of
its motion control algorithms from the main Pentium
to tightly couple the motion control and I/O logic to the operator interface.

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Processor. This architecture allows SoftMotion

Cutting Options

Flexibility in your cutting operation is the key to success. The control comes standard with the
following cutting functions to help you optimize material and plate usage. These functions work on
any program. After selecting one of these functions, the new part will be graphically displayed.

Mirror function

The mirror function can be used to create a mirror image of the part along either the X or Y-axis.

Rotate function

The rotate function can be used to rotate the current part.

Scale function

The scale function can be used to increase or decrease the current part by a programmed ratio.

Repeat function

The repeat function duplicates the part shape in either a straight, staggered or nested grid patterns.

Section 2: Overview 5

Programming Features

English and Metric operation for worldwide use. Each axis can have its own encoder-to-unit edge
rate.

Dynamic Kerf compensation with programmable kerf value.

Automatic Corner and Plate Alignment with programmable scrap clearance.

Shape Repeat with three grid patterns (straight, stagger, and nested) allows fast cutting of multiple
pieces.

Part mirroring in both X and Y axes.

Part rotation.

Scaling allows quick part resizing to original size.

Virtually no limit to the number of program names or workfile folders that can be stored on the internal
hard disk drive.

Punch or powder marker control with twelve programmable offsets.

Choice of industry-standard EIA RS-274D or ISO 6582 ESSI Part Programming Languages.

Manual Data Input (MDI)

Full screen ASCII text editor.

Allows writing, editing, and graphical review of part programs at the machine.

Communications Link

Preview Mode allows machine operator to graphically review and select programs for download.

Download part programs from CAD system, remote host computer, or other storage device via built-in
RS-232C/ RS-422 port.

Can accept EIA RS-274D or ESSI part programs.

Baud Rates of up to 115K Baud. Communication baud rates of 230K are obtainable using the
communication link software provided with the control.

Optional Network Card for connecting directly to a PC Network for part file allocation.

Graphical program display

Visually display any part program.

Display of real-time position and I/O information.

Display of actual cut path while cutting.

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Built-in Parametric Shape Library

Contains 66 commonly used shapes.

Simple Graphical prompts for entering all part dimensions.

Teach/Trace

Smart-arc and Smart-Line algorithms for optimum program size and contouring smoothness.

Converts your existing optical tracer templates to EIA RS-274D programs, and stored on the internal
hard disk drive.

Automatic part closure detection.

Allows multiple pierce points, lead-ins, lead-outs, and rapid traverse segments.

Upload taught part programs to CAD system, remote host computer, or other storage device.

Requires a separate optical tracer control system.

Performance Features

Digital servo positioning control for any cutting machine. An optional SERCOS Interface™ allows
expansion of motion axes and distributed I/O.

Control dynamic accuracy of 0.002 inch (0.051 mm) with 1000 edge/inch encoders.

Programmable cut speeds up to 3000 IPM (76,200 mmpm).

Variable segment length look ahead for optimum contouring performance.

Automatic corner slowdown and torch height disable for clean, sharp corners.

Speed Increase/Decrease buttons for optimizing machine cut speed.

Automatic Plate and Corner Alignment corrects for skewed plates.

Complete cut-loss recovery with backup and forward along path, off-path re-pierce and return-to-path,
and move pattern functions.

Rip Mode for straight-line cutting. Jog control cutting.

Punch, powder or Plasma marker capability.

Manual jog control with position read-out for positioning torches.

Manual Nester™ and optional HyperNest
productivity and increased plate utilization.

Automated Torch Spacing feature to position torch station spacing automatically through the part
program for standard and mirrored multi-torch cutting.

Rush Job Interrupt and Automated Power Loss Recovery features.

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– CNC Automatic Nesting features for increased

Section 2: Overview 7

Installation and Setup Features

Selectable axis orientation for compatibility with all cutting machines.

Built in oxy-fuel interface with programmable pre-heat time, ignition, and creep speed.

Built in plasma interface with programmable purge time, ignition time, arc-off delay time, and arc­transferred feedback.

Built in Laser interface with programmable shutter time, power ramp time and pierce time.

Built in Waterjet interface with programmable abrasive output and pierce time.

Programmable servo gains, speeds, Watch Window, machine parameters, and communication
parameters for flexible application.

Interfaces easily to most optical tracing systems for integrated control.

Complete built-in diagnostics for checkout and test.

Hardware Specifications

10.4” (264 mm) VGA Color DSTN LCD Display or optional Active Matrix TFT display. 15” TFT Touch
Screen on some models.

40Gbyte (or higher) hard disk and 1.44Mbyte Floppy disk drive.

2.4 GHZ (or higher) Celeron

512 Mbytes of RAM.

Up to 64 lines of interface signals for cutting and motion logic (gas control, tracing system, markers,
homing, etc.) depending on I/O configuration.

Industrial grade enclosure and keypad designed to minimize RFI/EMI interference.

Surface mount printed circuit board technology.

Two axes optically isolated ±10VDC drive outputs and incremental encoder inputs which are
expandable to 6 axes of motion. Up to twelve axes of motion and 1024 I/O available with optional
SERCOS Interface™. Optional axes available for dual gantry, dual transverse, contoured bevel
head, two rotate, two tilt angle and eight Sensor™ THC applications..
+5VDC single ended or differential encoder inputs.

Optically isolated serial ports with programmable baud rates to 115 K baud. Communication baud
rates of 230K are obtainable using the communication link software provided with the control.
Optional Network Card for connecting directly to a PC Network.

Universal power input (100-240 VAC; 47-63Hz).

Operating environment: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

An optional Chiller for Mariner style controls is available.

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Processor is available.

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Model Numbering System

The control is available with the following hardware and software configurations. Features and control
configuration options in software are based on the I/O configuration of the control. Generally, the
information presented in this guide is based on the I/O configuration as outlined below. Please refer
to your control I/O configuration for available features and product information. The specific
configuration is determined by the Model Number, as shown below:

H

Axis Configuration

2 = 2 Servo Axes
3 = 3 Servo Axes
4 = 4 Servo Axes
5 = 5 Servo Axes
6 = 6 Servo Axes
7 = 7 Servo Axes
8 = 8 Servo Axes
9 = 9 Servo Axes
A = 10 Servo Axes
B = 11 Servo Axes
C = 12 Servo Axes
S = Sercos

I / O Configuration

B = Burny 3 / 5
M = MicroPath
P = PicoPath
V = Voyager
S = Sercos

Power Supplies

0 = Standard Logic Supply
2 = Standard Logic Supply &
Auxiliary Supply with
+5, +/-12 & +24 vdc

Pointing Device

0 = None
1 = Industrial Mouse

LCD Type

X = None
0 = 10.4" Dual Scan DSTN
1 = 10.4" Active Matrix TFT
2 = 15" Active Matrix TFT
3 = 15" Touch Screen

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Memory

0 = 16 MBytes
1 = 32 MBytes
2 = 64 MBytes
3 = 128 MBytes
4 = 256 MBytes
5 = 512 MBytes

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Model Numbers

You may wish to record your Model Number in the space provided below.

Model Number Information

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Operating System

0 = Windows 95 / 98
1 = Windows NT
2 = Windows XP

APC

0 = None
1 = 1 APC
2 = 2 APC's

THC

0 = None
1 = 1 THC
2 = 2 THC's

Speed Pots

0 = None
1 = 1 Speed Pot
2 = 2 Speed Pots

Joystick

0 = None
1 = Joystick

Backup Hard Drive

0 = None
1 = Installed

Processor

0 = 166 MHz
1 = 200 MHz
2 = 266 MHz
3 = 433 MHz
4 = 566 MHz
5 = 1.2 GHz
6 = 2.4 GHz

Section 2: Overview 9

Front Panel Layout

The front panel keypad of the control is shown below. In the upper center is the Color LCD display.
The power switch is located in the upper left-hand corner of the front panel. The power switch is
illuminated when in the on position.

Located in the upper half of the control is the View Screen. The View Screen offers a simple to follow
graphical interface for the operator to view all aspects of control operation such as machine setup,
part file management, part programming and cutting operations.

Below the View Screen, there are several groups of push buttons or keys on the front panel. The
eight keys located directly below the display and labeled with Soft-Keys act as programmable keys.
The functions of these keys are shown in the display. This is supported directly on screen for units
with touch screen displays. Softkeys allow many different functions to be included without an
excessive number of separate keys. It also provides complete flexibility for future software features
and enhancements.

The yellow key labeled HELP is for on-line documentation and help. Simply press this key at any
time and this document will be displayed.

The keys to the lower right of the front panel comprise the alpha numeric keypad, which is used for
entering data. To the far left, under the label Machine/Screen Navigation, are keys which control
manual motion and cursor location during data input. These include the MANUAL key (for Manual
Mode jogs) and the eight arrow keys (for jog and cursor direction).

The two keys under the label CUT are for program start and stop.

Behind the small door labeled FLOPPY DRIVE is the internal 3.5” 1.44Mbyte floppy disk drive. In
addition, there is a small potentiometer behind this door to adjust the LCD brightness and contrast for
dual scan displays. This potentiometer should only need to be set once, at the time of installation,
unless the control is being operated in an extreme temperature environment.

Front Panel

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Optional PC Style Keyboard

Optional USB Front Panel

Section 2: Overview 11

Operation Summary

The programming and operation of the control is menu-driven. The following diagram shows the
Screen Hierarchy for the menu structure.

The menu that appears in the display when the unit is first turned on is referred to throughout this
manual as the Main Menu. All other menus and functions are accessed at some level under Main
Menu, or else appear as part of a special operational sequence, such as when the cutting process is
interrupted during the middle of a part.

The DONE and CANCEL keys have special functions in relation to the menu structure. The DONE
key returns to the menu from which the present selection was entered and retains any changes that
were made. The CANCEL key returns to the menu from which it was entered and deletes/discards
any changes that were made. There are, however, some operations during which CANCEL is not
active.

Screen Hierarchy

Main Screen

Cut

Pause

Change Consumable

Manual Options

Load from Disk

Save to Disk

Save Log to Disk

Download from Host

Upload to Host

Cut Chart

Change Consumable

Manual Options

Manual

Manual Options

Home Axes

Part OptionsFiles

Repeat

Align

Manual Options

Setups

Cut Types Password 1Diagnostics

Oxy Fuel

Timing Diagram

Water Jet

Timing Diagram

Plasma

Timing Diagram

Cut Chart

Marker

Timing Diagram

Cut Chart

Laser

Timing Diagram

Cut Chart

Process Monitoring

Shape Manager

Shape Library

Simple Shape

View Text

Part Options

Repeat

Align

Manual Options

Control Information

I / O

Inputs

Outputs

Analog Inputs

Keyboard

USB Front Panel

Serial Port

Drives and Motors

Plasma System

Inputs

Outputs

Supply Information

Nester

Nester Setups

Load from Disk

Download from Host

Shape Library

Simple Shape

Speeds

Link

I/O

Axes

Transverse

Rail

Dual Gantry

CBH

Tilt

Rotate

THC

Lens

Shape Wizard

Part Options

Repeat

Align

Manual Options

Cutting

WatchMachine

Password 3

Station Configuration

Password 2

System Tools

Backup Hard Drive

Scan Hard Disk

Defrag Hard Disk

Format Floppy Disk

Network Tools

Remote Assistant

NJWin Tools

Text Editor

Teach Trace

HyperCAD

HyperNest

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Key & Menu Functions

The following is a short form description of all menu functions in the control. This is only a brief
description of each function. Please consult the subsequent manual sections for more complete
information on operational usage of specific keys.

Help Screen

This controller is equipped with an easy to follow help screen function. To access the internal help
screens press the yellow softkey to the top left of the keypad. Help information for the screen
currently being accessed will be displayed. Pressing the DONE softkey will exit the help screens and
return you to the last control screen accessed.

Show Contents

While at the help screen, the table of contents may be turned on and off by pressing the Show
Contents softkey. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a subject and press enter to view.
Press the previous/next key to move from the table of contents and the information screen and back.
While at the information screen, the up/down arrow keys are used to scroll through the information on
the selected topic.

Find

The find feature will search for a requested topic within a selected information screen.

Section 2: Overview 13

Main Screen

This is the top most screen and the one that the control powers up in.

Preview Window

This window displays the current part in memory with the overall dimensions for that part.

Watch Window

This is the right part of the screen where such things as the speedometer, positions, cut mode and
time are displayed. This part of the screen is configurable through the setups. Up to 10 different
Watch Windows are available for viewing during use.

Shape Manager

This softkey takes you to the Shape Manager screen where you can load a simple shape, edit a part
using the text editor or shape wizard or teach trace a part.

Files

This softkey takes you to the Files screen where you can load, save, download or upload part files.

Part Options

This softkey takes you to the Part Options screen where the current part can be scaled, rotated,
mirrored and/or repeated.

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Setups

This softkey takes you to the setup screens.

View Part/View Sheet

View Part allows the viewing of the entire current part in the Preview Window.

View Sheet allows the viewing of a part as it would appear on the plate. After pressing the View Sheet
softkey, the display window zooms out to show the part in relationship to the entire plate.

After zooming out, the display can be zoomed in again by pressing the + key, which causes horizontal
and vertical scroll bars to be displayed. Pressing the - key will zoom back out.

Section 2: Overview 15

While the scroll bars are displayed and the control is not cutting, the view of the plate can be shifted
horizontally and vertically by holding down a shift key and pressing the arrow keys. While the control
is cutting, the view will automatically be shifted as the cut path reaches one of the edges of the view.
This mode is useful in normal cutting to closely follow the cut-path while in zoom.

View Sheet is more useful when proper Plate Size values have been entered in Cutting Setups.

Change Cut Mode

Allows selection of Trial, Oxy Fuel, Plasma, Waterjet and Laser cutting modes, depending on the
setup configuration. This softkey offers the selections of Automatic, Manual or Test Run for I/O type
“B” configured controls.

Change Consumable

This softkey takes you to the Change Consumable screen.

Zero Positions

This softkey zeros the current positions on the Transverse and Rail axes as well as the Dual Gantry
axis if used.

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Shape Manager Screen

The Shape Manager screen is used to retrieve a part from the Shape Library and edit part files.

Shape Library

Brings up the built-in library of 53 simple shapes.

Text Editor

Enters the full screen ASCII text editor. The current part in memory is loaded, allowing direct editing
of the selected part program.

Shape Wizard

Enters into the ShapeWizard
selected part program using an easy to use graphical interface to view changes as they are made.

Teach Trace

Enters the trace-teach menu, where with an optional tracing system, you can digitize a template.

Nester

Nester™ is a proprietary part nesting program which allows the operator to manually group or nest
selected parts together as one part program to conserve raw materials and maximize machine
utilization.

An optional Automatic Nesting feature is available as an add-on item to Nester™. This true shape,
single station, automatic nesting package allows quick and simple nesting of profiles on to selected
material sizes. This feature is offered as a limited use trial version. Please contact your control
vendor for information on adding this feature.

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a graphical editor window. ShapeWizard® allows direct editing of the