Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 User Manual

Phoenix™ Software Version 9 SeriesInstallation and Setup Manual806410 | Revision 11 | English

10 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410ContentsPowermax plasma supply ...

100 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupTorch Up: Raises the cutting torch. It is activated for the “Primary Torch Up

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1012 – Machine SetupSpeed Pot and Joystick SetupThrough the use of single-ended inputs to an optio

102 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine Setup

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 103Section 3Torch Height Control Axis SetupHypertherm CNCs support an integrated Z axis called the

104 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis Setupa. The THC moves at the maximum speed for 1/10th of the slid

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1053 – Torch Height Control Axis Setupc. Choose the analog input to use for arc voltage feedback:

106 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupAssigning the Sensor THC as a lifterTo activate the Sensor T

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1073 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupServo Error ToleranceServo Error Tolerance is the maximum am

108 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupFor drives from other manufacturers, set the torque limit to

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1093 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupTuning the axis with gainsGains enable controlled speed and

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 11ContentsAnalog Input Diagnostics ...

110 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupThe following definitions provide the default or recommended

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1113 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupVoltage Gain: Controls the relative responsiveness of the en

112 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupEncoder Polarity: This parameter allows you to change the en

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1133 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupRetry on Transfer Fail: Retry on Transfer Fail: When IHS com

114 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupRecommended settings: Sensor THC: Choose Plasma 1 or 2 as th

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1153 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupTorch Collision: Determines the type of response that is use

116 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupTHC Disabled: This status bit turns on when the CNC disables

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1173 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupSensor THC Axis screenStation Configuration screenFor Statio

118 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupArcGlide THC axisThe following setup screen is available if

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1193 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupMost gains affect the raising and lowering of the torch, and

12 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410Contents11 Networking ...

120 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupSpeedsMaximum: Sets the maximum linear speed that the THC ca

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1213 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupMechanicalEncoder Counts: This value scales the position fee

122 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064103 – Torch Height Control Axis SetupPointer Offset Front: This value is the offset distance betw

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 123Section 4SERCOS setupHypertherm CNCs support both SERCOS II (fiber optics) and SERCOS III (Ethe

124 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064104 – SERCOS setupWAGO™ bus coupler and I/O modules (listed by part number): CablingThe SERCOS II

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1254 – SERCOS setupSome I/O assignments may already be made in the drives. The CNC does not reset

126 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064104 – SERCOS setupSERCOS setup screenThe CNC requires that the drive I/O or inline bus coupler I/

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1274 – SERCOS setupSERCOS II supportThe CNC supports either SERCOS II (fiber optic) or SERCOS III

128 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064104 – SERCOS setupI/O modulesThe following Beckhoff I/O modules are supported: KL4408 8 channel

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1294 – SERCOS setupSERCSO II setup screenChoose Setups > Password > Machine Setups > SERC

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 13Contents15 Oxyfuel Application ...

130 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064104 – SERCOS setupRECO/Beckoff I/O at Address 50: Select Yes if the Indramat RECO or Beckoff I/O

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 131Section 5Station SetupOverviewHypertherm CNCs define a station as a physical tool on the cuttin

132 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupNumbered I/OWhen a cutting system has more than one station, you must use numb

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1335 – Station SetupBasic operating sequence1. When preparing to cut, switch the station to manual

134 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupThe following picture shows an example of the Auto Select and Manual Select in

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1355 – Station SetupHypertherm CNCOperator console (OEM-supplied) Cut Sense 1 inputCut Sense 2 inp

136 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupStation configuration screenThe Station Configuration screen lets you assign t

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1375 – Station SetupNote: Oxyfuel systems DO NOT require a selection in the Station Configuration

138 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupExample of a conflicting process1. Cut Mode is set to Laser.2. Station Enable

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1395 – Station SetupThe cause of the error in the this example is that Station 1 does not have a l

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140 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupHow a tool is associated with a stationIn this example you can tell Station 1

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1415 – Station SetupA conflicting process can prevent a program from loadingThe CNC displays a mes

142 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupTroubleshooting a conflicting process errorThe settings look correct on the sc

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1435 – Station SetupThe cause of the errorMarker 1 is assigned to Station 2 in the Station Configu

144 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064105 – Station SetupTroubleshooting steps1. Review the settings in the Station Configuration scree

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 145Section 6Special SetupsTo open the Special Setups screen:1. From the Main screen, choose Setups

146 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064106 – Special SetupsDate: Enter the current date.Time: Enter the current time. This is the time t

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1476 – Special SetupsArc Speed Limit: Allows the user to turn off the Speed Limit Check that is pe

148 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064106 – Special SetupsStatus/Message or Wizard ListTo change the status of a message, highlight the

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1496 – Special SetupsTrue Hole I/O Verification: Checks for these outputs: Pierce Control, Pierce

Safety and Compliance SC-15SafetyRECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATIONDANGER WARNING CAUTIONHypertherm uses American National Standards Institute guideli

150 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064106 – Special SetupsLoad Setups: Press Load Setups to load the selected control setting from the

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 151Section 7Plasma SetupThis section describes the tasks you need to perform to set up the Hyperth

152 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupIn general, follow these guidelines for using Plasma 1 and 2 on the CNC: In a

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1537 – Plasma SetupSample settings for a multiple-torch cutting systemTo set up a multiple-torch H

154 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupSample settings for two-torch cutting systemTo set up a two-torch cutting syste

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1557 – Plasma SetupPlasma cut sequenceIn most cutting systems, a torch height control (THC) manage

156 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupThe cut sequence begins when you press Cycle Start. At Cycle Start, the CNC beg

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1577 – Plasma Setup For an HPR plasma supply, when Cut/Mark Sense input at the CNC turns off, it

158 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupLower Torch / Lower All Torches Activates the Torch Down output while it is on.

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1597 – Plasma SetupI/O and diagnosticsAfter serial link communication has been established between

SC-16 Safety and ComplianceSafetyELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLTouching live electrical parts can cause a fatal shock or severe burn.• Operating the plasma s

160 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupPower Supply Inputs

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1617 – Plasma SetupGas Console Inputs

162 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupPower Supply Outputs

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1637 – Plasma SetupGas Console OutputsNotes: The output screen shows the current status of the li

164 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupSerial communication interfaceRS-422C connections to HPR CNC interfacePowermax

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1657 – Plasma Setup3. Complete additional selections for your cutting system and choose OK to exit

166 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupI/O selection for the PowermaxThe CNC can control the Powermax signals for Star

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1677 – Plasma SetupSetting cut mode, gas pressure, and current from the CNCOnce the Powermax is su

168 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupPowermax Diagnostic screenThe Powermax Diagnostic screen reports the status of

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1697 – Plasma SetupLast Fault: Shows either an operating fault or a system fault. The Powermax rep

Safety and Compliance SC-17SafetyCUTTING CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSIONFire prevention• Be sure the area is safe before doing any cutting. Keep a fire ex

170 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupNote: Before connecting the MAXPRO200 to the Hypertherm EDGE Pro CNC, be sure t

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1717 – Plasma Setup5. Choose the function for the output, as follows: Choose Cut Control 1 (or Cu

172 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupWatch Window setup for the MAXPRO200The Watch Window is the configurable part o

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1737 – Plasma SetupAdjusting default cut chart settings from the CNCAfter the MAXPRO200 is connect

174 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma SetupMAXPRO200 Diagnostic screenThe MAXPRO200 Diagnostic screen reports the status o

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1757 – Plasma SetupTemperatures: Current temperature readings for the chopper, coolant, transforme

176 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064107 – Plasma Setup

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 177Section 8DiagnosticsRemote HelpContact Hypertherm Technical Support or you OEM or system integr

178 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–Diagnostics6. Repeat this procedure for each manual you want to add to the Help screen.

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1798 – DiagnosticsEDGE Pro Machine Interface TestsThe Phoenix software provides a series of diagno

SC-18 Safety and ComplianceSafetyTOXIC FUMES CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATHThe plasma arc by itself is the heat source used for cutting. Accordingly, altho

180 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsTo begin an interface test: 1. From the Main screen, choose Setups > Diagnostic

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1818 – Diagnostics3. On the Machine Interface screen, press Test. A message informs you if the tes

182 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–Diagnostics2. Follow the instructions on the screen to insert the memory stick in the USB por

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1838 – Diagnostics2. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the HyPath (green) or Picopa

184 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsAxis TestConduct this test if there is:  A runaway axis No motion Erratic motio

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1858 – DiagnosticsFor all axes to pass, the following conditions need to be met. You can only tes

186 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsTHC TestConduct this test if: Nozzle contact is not functioning properly. For exa

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1878 – DiagnosticsLAN and Hypernet TestsThe LAN and Hypernet tests both use the same tester. Condu

188 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsTo test the operator console:1. From the Main screen, select Setups > Diagnosti

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1898 – DiagnosticsMicroEDGE Pro Machine Interface TestsThe Phoenix software provides a series of d

Safety and Compliance SC-19SafetyGROUNDING SAFETYWork cable Attach the work cable securely to the workpiece or the work table with good metal-to-metal

190 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–Diagnostics4. Follow the instructions in the sections below and on the screen.Serial TestThe

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1918 – Diagnostics3. On the Machine Interface screen, press Test. A message informs you if the tes

192 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–Diagnostics2. Follow the instructions on the screen to insert the memory stick in the USB por

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1938 – Diagnostics2. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the Picopath (orange) or HyP

194 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsAxis TestThis test verifies axis operation. Conduct this test if there is:  A run

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1958 – Diagnostics2. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the Hypath (green) or Picopa

196 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–Diagnostics2. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the THC test cable to the THC

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1978 – DiagnosticsLAN and Hypernet TestsThe LAN and Hypernet tests both use the same tester. Condu

198 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsFor a Picopath system, connect the brown tester to the Joystick/Speedpot port, the

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 1998 – DiagnosticsI/OInputsThis test continuously monitors and displays the state of all of the op

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SC-20 Safety and ComplianceSafetyCOMPRESSED GAS EQUIPMENT SAFETYGAS CYLINDERS CAN EXPLODE IF DAMAGED• Never lubricate cylinder valves or regulators wi

200 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsOutputsThis test allows the activation of all optically-isolated discrete outputs

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2018 – DiagnosticsExpanded I/OFor CNCs equipped with more than 64 I/O, a series of selection soft

202 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsAnalog Input DiagnosticsNote: The appearance of the View screen depends on the typ

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2038 – DiagnosticsDrives and MotorsThe Drives and Motors diagnostic screen allows a technician to

204 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsPulse Direction: Selects the direction of the pulse; positive, negative, or altern

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2058 – DiagnosticsThe Norton Ghost Utility works by allowing you to retrieve an image file from th

206 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064108–DiagnosticsRetrieving an Image FileTo retrieve an image file:1. Place the Norton USB memory d

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 207Section 9Motion ControlThis section provides an introduction to the following topics on motion

208 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064109 – Motion ControlThe drawing below outlines a typical velocity and position loop system. The m

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2099 – Motion ControlEncodersAn encoder is a feedback device that provides signal pulses as the mo

Safety and Compliance SC-21SafetyARC RAYS CAN BURN EYES AND SKINArc current(amps)Minimum protective shade number(ANSIZ49.1:2005)Suggested shade numbe

210 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064109 – Motion ControlFollowing ErrorFollowing error or servo error is the distance between the pos

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2119 – Motion ControlFor example:4000 RPM Motors x 0.125 inches per rev = 500 inches per minuteTh

212 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064109 – Motion ControlVelocity GainWhen using a current loop amplifier, the internal velocity loop

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2139 – Motion ControlAfter the system has been successfully tuned, adjust the servo error toleranc

214 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064109 – Motion ControlMotion Tuning Watch WindowsPosition and following error can be displayed in t

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 2159 – Motion ControlCommand Voltage allows the user to view directional motion command voltage be

216 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064109 – Motion Control

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 217Section 10Motion CompensationMotion compensation is a feature of Phoenix software that improves

218 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion CompensationCalculating Compensation DataPhoenix determines the amount of compensat

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 21910 – Motion CompensationIn this example, the traverse segments are 152.4 mm (6 inches) long. Th

SC-22 Safety and ComplianceSafetyPACEMAKER AND HEARING AID OPERATIONPacemaker and hearing aid operation can be affected by magnetic fields from high c

220 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion CompensationThe next figure is based on the previous example. The laser interferome

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 22110 – Motion CompensationPhoenix software compensates for these position deviations as it comman

222 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion CompensationThe calculation for the average backlash is:((0.40-0.60) + (0.40-0.60))

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 22310 – Motion Compensation Add RTL to the list of File Extensions in the Special Setup screen.

224 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion Compensation Enable EIA F-Code Override and Optional Program Stop under Program Co

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 22510 – Motion Compensation On the Axis screen, enter -5 for Absolute Home Position and 5 for Hom

226 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion Compensation3. Set the Plate Size dimensions for the area that will be mapped.4. Op

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 22710 – Motion CompensationTarget Dwell: The amount of time that motion pauses at each target to a

228 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion CompensationTo map both rail axes on a dual gantry cutting table, perform the follo

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 22910 – Motion CompensationThe CNC can read the data with any number of spaces or tabs between dat

Safety and Compliance SC-23SafetyDRY DUST COLLECTION INFORMATIONAt some sites, dry dust can represent a potential explosion hazard.The U.S. National F

230 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641010 – Motion Compensation3. On the screen for the axis, choose Yes for Laser Compensation.4. Rep

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 231Section 11NetworkingHypertherm CNCs can be connected to a local area network (LAN) for part pro

232 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641011 – Networking When mapping drives for part program download to the CNC, the server asks for

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 23311 – NetworkingYou can disconnect the network connections that you aren’t using. For example, i

234 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641011 – NetworkingConnecting the CNC to a Network (non-DHCP)If you are not using a DHCP Server, yo

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 23511 – Networking4. Choose Properties. The Connection Properties screen for the adapter shows the

236 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641011 – NetworkingConnecting the CNC to a WorkgroupThe CNC can be set up as a member of a workgrou

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 23711 – Networking4. Choose the Computer Name tab.5. Click Change.6. Enter the name of your CNC in

238 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641011 – Networking9. Choose OK, then OK. 10. Restart the CNC.Mapping a Network DrivePhoenix requir

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 23911 – NetworkingMapping Drives and Adding Folders must both be set to Allowed in the Status/Fea

SC-24 Safety and ComplianceSafetyLASER RADIATIONExposure to the laser output can result in serious eye injury. Avoid direct eye exposure.For your conv

240 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641011 – NetworkingAdding a Folder in Phoenix1. From the Main screen, choose the Files soft key.2.

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 241Section 12Serial PortsHypertherm CNCs support two serial ports that can be set for either RS-42

242 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641012 – Serial PortsControl RS-232C DB-9 PinoutRS-232C Connections to Host PC with 9-pin D-type Co

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 24312 – Serial PortsControl RS-422 DB-9 PinoutRS-422 Connections to Host PC with 9-pin D-type Conn

244 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641012 – Serial Ports

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 245Section 13Phoenix LinkThe Phoenix Link communication software is used on the CNC for transmissi

246 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641013 – Phoenix LinkFiles: Allows you to indicate which file extensions are acceptable for part pr

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 24713 – Phoenix LinkShow Extension in Name: Allows the user to view the file extension as part of

248 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641013 – Phoenix LinkInstallationThe list below outlines the step-by-step procedure for the communi

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 24913 – Phoenix Link9. Create a shortcut to the Link.exe file on the desktop of the host PC.10. At

Safety and Compliance SC-25SafetyWARNING LABELSThis warning label is affixed to some power supplies. It is important that the operator and maintenance

250 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641013 – Phoenix Link2. Select Files > Change Master Folder.3. To change the master file from th

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 25113 – Phoenix LinkOperating Multiple LinksTo connect more than one CNC to the host PC without th

252 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641013 – Phoenix LinkHardwareTo set up communication, place the CNC next to the host computer and c

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 25313 – Phoenix LinkCommon ErrorsThe following list describes common errors that you can encounter

254 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641013 – Phoenix LinkCommunications Time OutThis message is displayed if the specified amount of ti

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 255Section 14Aligning PlatesThe Automatic Plate Alignment (APA) feature detects the edges of a rec

256 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641014 – Aligning PlatesSensing Sequence1. The sensor moves off the plate at high speed (status = O

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 25714 – Aligning PlatesThe values for Scrap Clearance and Start Corner on the Align screen contrib

258 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641014 – Aligning PlatesTo start the 3-point alignment:1. Load a part program with the appropriate

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 259Section 15Oxyfuel ApplicationThis section describes the operation, layout, and setup of a sampl

SC-26 Safety and ComplianceSafetyWarning labelsThis warning label is affixed to some power supplies. It is important that the operator and maintenance

260 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationOxyfuel overviewHypertherm CNCs provide an oxyfuel process that control

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 26115 – Oxyfuel ApplicationTwo-torch oxyfuel system diagramThe following picture shows a sample tw

262 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationLow preheat fuel gas optionsHypertherm CNCs provide the ability to cont

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 26315 – Oxyfuel ApplicationTo start the oxyfuel cut sequence, select Oxyfuel Cut Mode on the Main

264 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationCreep motion begins when piercing completes. Creep motion is a percent

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 26515 – Oxyfuel ApplicationLow Preheat outputLow Preheat output 1Low Preheat output 2Low preheat f

266 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationOxyfuel inputsOxyfuel inputs can be used for switches on an operator co

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 26715 – Oxyfuel ApplicationRaise Torch / Raise All Torches: This input can be used as a toggle swi

268 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationTorch ignition: Activates torch ignitors.Timer: Ignition Time specifies

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 26915 – Oxyfuel Application Torch Down During Cut specifies whether the Torch Down output is left

Safety and Compliance SC-27SafetySymbols and marksYour product may have one or more of the following markings on or near the data plate. Due to differ

270 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationThe Oxyfuel Process screen is shown below.

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 27115 – Oxyfuel ApplicationOxyfuel cut chartThe CNC provides cut charts for oxyfuel cutting system

272 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationControlling proportional gas regulators with analog outputsHypertherm C

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 27315 – Oxyfuel ApplicationSetting up analog outputsThe CNC provides 0 to 10 VDC reference voltage

274 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel Application2. Select the gas channel and assign an analog output and maximum press

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 27515 – Oxyfuel ApplicationWhen adjusting the gas pressures or timers, use the Apply soft key to s

276 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel ApplicationStaged pierce for oxyfuel cuttingStaged pierce increases the oxygen pre

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 27715 – Oxyfuel ApplicationThe following table illustrates the output activation for the three mod

278 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641015 – Oxyfuel Application

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 279Section 16Waterjet ApplicationThis section describes the HyPrecision™ waterjet setup for Hypert

SC-28 Safety and ComplianceSafety

280 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet ApplicationWaterjet system overviewThe CNC connects to the waterjet pump, cutting

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 28116 – Waterjet ApplicationEnabling the waterjet process on the CNCUse the Special Setups screen

282 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet ApplicationSelecting the waterjet pump modelSelect the waterjet pump model to ena

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 28316 – Waterjet ApplicationAssigning a serial portAfter connecting the CNC to the waterjet pump,

284 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet ApplicationThe CNC identifies each state of the cut sequence with a blue status m

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 28516 – Waterjet ApplicationState and status message: PiercingInitiated when: The CNC begins the p

286 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet ApplicationThe next timing diagram shows an example of a negative Abrasive On Del

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 28716 – Waterjet ApplicationAutomatically setting abrasive delaysThe CNC can automatically calcula

288 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet Application2. After installing the height sensing device with analog voltage outp

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 28916 – Waterjet ApplicationCalibrationThe waterjet height control calibration feature provides th

Safety and Compliance SC-29Product StewardshipIntroductionHypertherm maintains a global Regulatory Management System to ensure that products comply wi

290 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet ApplicationPerforming a first IHS1. Home the Waterjet Height Control axis by pres

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 29116 – Waterjet ApplicationCutting a partEnabling a stationBefore cutting, the pump must reach cu

292 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 80641016 – Waterjet ApplicationCut speed calculatorHypertherm provides a cut speed calculator that he

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 29316 – Waterjet Application Shutdown level 2: CNC displays the error in the System Errors Watch

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Phoenix Software® Version 9 SeriesInstallation and Setup Manual806410Revision 11EnglishDecember 2014Hypertherm Inc.Hanover, NH 03755 USA

SC-30 Safety and ComplianceProduct StewardshipSafe installation and use of shape cutting equipmentIEC 60974-9, titled Arc Welding Equipment – Installa

Safety and Compliance SC-31Product StewardshipHigher-level systemsWhen a system integrator adds additional equipment; such as cutting tables, motor dr

SC-32 Safety and ComplianceProduct Stewardship

Safety and Compliance SC-33Environmental StewardshipIntroductionThe Hypertherm Environmental Specification requires RoHS, WEEE and REACH substance inf

SC-34 Safety and ComplianceEnvironmental StewardshipThe URL is printed on the symbol-only warning label for each of these CE version Powermax series u

Safety and Compliance SC-35Shrink-wrap License AgreementENTERING INTO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT SET FORTH BELOW (THE “LICENSE AGREEMENT”) GIVES YOU THE RI

SC-36 Safety and ComplianceShrink-wrap License Agreement6. The License Agreement shall provide that Hypertherm shall retain sole and exclusive ownersh

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 37Section 1System ToolsIntroductionThe Phoenix software offers a suite of tools for performing sys

38 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064101 – System ToolsAutomated Backup: Select the frequency of the automatic reminder for the backup

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 391 – System ToolsCNC performance informationThe CNC Performance Information parameters display in

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40 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064101 – System ToolsBack up the hard drive1. From the Main screen, choose Setups > Password >

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 411 – System ToolsScan Hard DiskTo scan the hard disk for viruses or disk errors using Norton Anti

42 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064101 – System ToolsAntivirusThe Antivirus feature allows you to search files that are loaded on the

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 431 – System ToolsDefragment hard diskThe defragmentation operation scans the CNC hard disk for fi

44 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064101 – System ToolsA sample external.txt file is shown below:NotepadC:\windows\system32\notepad.exe

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 451 – System ToolsSoftware installed on the CNCHypertherm CNCs have several software modules pre-l

46 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064101 – System Tools2. Under Software versions, the Phoenix version number appears next to Operator

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 471 – System ToolsSetup files from previous versions of PhoenixNew versions of Phoenix software co

48 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064101 – System ToolsLoad a setup fileThe setup file that you load becomes Phoenix.ini.1. Choose Setu

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 491 – System ToolsReload factory settingsIf your system is experiencing motion or other problems f

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 5Contents Safety ...

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Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 51Section 2Machine SetupOverviewPhoenix provides several screens that you use to define your cutti

52 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupThe X axis is the first axis Phoenix needs to know about. In a standard orienta

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 532 – Machine SetupMost torch height controls require an axis on the CNC. The Sensor THC, integrat

54 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupMost bevel heads provide two axes of rotation. These are known as ABXYZ and AC

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 552 – Machine SetupAbout axis assignmentsHypertherm CNCs are hard-coded with the axis assignments.

56 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine Setup4-axis I-cutting on pipe or tube, no Dual Gantry, NRT password5-axis I-cutting

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 572 – Machine Setup7-axis bevel cutting on pipe or tube, with Dual Gantry, 1RT password8-axis, 2-s

58 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupSystem axis screensMachine Setups screenUse the Machine Setups screen to define

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 592 – Machine SetupDual Tilt Rotator Installed: Choose this option when the cutting system has a s

6 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410ContentsDifferences in national standards ...

60 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupTransverse or Rail AxisThe following screen is identical for both the traverse

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 612 – Machine SetupDerivative Gain: Derivative gain helps to minimize sudden changes in velocity.

62 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupDrive Type: This parameter is used to tell the CNC what type of control loop to

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 632 – Machine SetupUsing software travel limitsA software travel limit (also called a software ove

64 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupDual Gantry AxisThe following setup screen is available when you have selected

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 652 – Machine SetupWith a Proportional Gain too high, the system will be unstable which will resul

66 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupAn example of the equation is shown below:Drive Type: This parameter is used to

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 672 – Machine SetupCBH AxisThe following setup screen is available if the cutting system has for a

68 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupFor most velocity loop drives, this parameter will be set to zero (0).Feedforwa

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 692 – Machine SetupAbsolute Home Angle: Defines the position of the axis when the home limit switc

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 7Contents2 Machine Setup ...

70 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupWith a proportional gain too low, the system will respond in a loose or sloppy

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 712 – Machine SetupDAC Polarity: This parameter allows changing the analog output polarity to esta

72 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupProportional Gain: Proportional Gain correlates to elastic stiffness in the con

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 732 – Machine SetupFor example, the resolution of a 4X – 1000 line encoder counts both edges (line

74 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupTransverse 2 AxisThe Transverse 2 axis is also called a Dual Transverse axis. I

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 752 – Machine SetupIntegral Gain: Integral Gain improves the positioning accuracy of the control l

76 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupAn example of the equation is shown below:Fault Ramp Time: This parameter sets

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 772 – Machine SetupWhen you enter a homing command, the CNC moves the axis toward the home switche

78 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupLaser MappingThe Laser Mapping screen provides an interface for the laser inter

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 792 – Machine SetupTarget Dwell: The amount of time that motion pauses at each target to allow the

8 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410ContentsSensor THC axis screen ...

80 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupAcceleration Rate: Determines both the acceleration and deceleration rate for a

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 812 – Machine SetupCreep Speed Percentage: Defines what percentage of the machine cut speed will b

82 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupTHC Slow IHS Speed: Specifies the speed used to retract the torch after it sens

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 832 – Machine SetupThe typical implementation of S-curve motion uses the same peak acceleration as

84 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupWith a higher peak acceleration, S-curve allows the table to achieve the desire

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 852 – Machine SetupTorch Height DisableThe Torch Height Disable feature activates the Torch Height

86 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupIn the following illustration, the Torch Height Disable output is activated bas

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 872 – Machine SetupConfiguring PortsTwo serial ports are standard features on each CNC. Depending

88 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupTime Out: Specifies the amount of time the CNC waits before it displays a commu

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 892 – Machine SetupDialog Prompt: Enter the ASCII code equivalent to the character or symbol used

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 9ContentsEnabling station I/O ...

90 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupPhoenix Link ConfigurationPort Designation: Specifies which serial port is conf

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 912 – Machine SetupShow Host File Names: Select whether File Names are shown on the Download from

92 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupConfiguring I/OAfter you enter the Machine password and can view the Machine se

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 932 – Machine SetupTorch Collision Uses: Determines the type of response that is used when the Tor

94 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupFume Extraction Sense: If selected, this input confirms that an external Fume E

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 952 – Machine SetupRotate Home Switch: Indicates that the machine has traveled to its rotate axis

96 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupTorch Collision: Used on torch systems with breakaway mounts. If a torch makes

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 972 – Machine SetupZ Home Switch: Indicates that the machine has traveled to its Z axis home posit

98 Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 8064102 – Machine SetupHold Ignition: Is part of the Sensor THC operation to hold ignition of the exte

Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410 992 – Machine SetupRemote Air Plasma: Used as part of the HD3070 automatic gas console communicati