Hypertherm Shape Cutting Control Operator’s Manual Software Version 6.00 Making people and machines more productive through process Automation DISCLAIMER The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Hypertherm Automation®. Hypertherm Automation® assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear. ® TRADEMARKS Hypertherm Automation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hypertherm , Inc. ShapeWizard® and EDGE® are reg. trademarks of Hypertherm Automation. Gemini™, Voyager™ and Mariner™ are trademarks of Hypertherm Automation. HyperNest®, HyperCAD® and HyperNet® are reg. trademarks of Hypertherm Automation. Nester™, APC™ and Sensor™ THC are trademarks of Hypertherm Automation. Command® THC and HT 4400® are registered trademarks of Hypertherm®, Inc. HD 3070® and HD 4070® HyDefinition® Plasma are reg. trademarks of Hypertherm®, Inc. HyPerformance™ and HPR130™ are trademarks of Hypertherm Automation. 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All rights Reserved Printed in USA 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 II Operator’s Manual Teach Trace.................................................................................................................................. 16 Nester...........................................................................................................................................