Hypertherm MicroEdge User Manual

Automated Plasma Interface 447
Automated Plasma Interface
The following information outlines features relates to automated plasma supply functions and
diagnostics. These systems require communication between the CNC and the relevant plasma
power supply.
HPR and HD4070 Interface
Hypertherm Automation controls offer the additional option of interfacing directly to Hypertherm‟s
HPR and HD4070
®
HyDefinition
®
Power Supplies for setup. Note: MicroEdge and Edge II controls
can be operated in Voyager mode to add this feature. This feature has the ability to improve the ease
of power supply setup and operational accuracy, while having the flexibility to fine tune the process
specific to the operator‟s needs.
When using this advanced feature, all necessary power supply settings are transmitted from the
control directly to the Plasma Supply configuring it for use via serial communications. The Plasma
Supply setup is performed through the use of a Cut Chart (cut process parameter database) which is
based on eight process variables. The combination of these eight process variables are tied to the
settings for the cut process parameters (e.g. arc voltage, pierce delay, etc.) that are transmitted to the
supply. For additional convenience, consumable part numbers for the Plasma supply are displayed
at the Change Consumable screen.
This database allows the user to select factory recommended settings or amend the database for
personalized settings. The Cut Chart information may be saved or loaded via the hard drive or floppy
drive. The Cut Chart files containing the factory recommended settings are available from
Hypertherm
®
.
Access to the Cut Chart data is available from the Plasma Cut Types or Marker Cut Types screen
using the shift key, as indicated below. The Plasma Supply parameters must first be enabled in the
password protected Station Configuration setups to allow the Cut Chart Information for the Plasma
Supply to be available for use.
Note: Screen information will vary depending on THC selection.

Hypertherm MicroEdge Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	MicroEdge
Category	Control Systems
Language	English