Change Consumable; New Torch Tip; New Nozzle; New Electrode - Hypertherm MicroEdge Manual

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Change Consumable

The Change Consumable Screen is used to track and record consumable life in a database. If the
New Torch Tip or New Electrode soft key is pressed every time a torch tip or electrode is changed,
the last information for the corresponding consumable will be added to a database. This database will
show the date a consumable was changed and how long it lasted in minutes, pierces, inches / mm of
travel and Arc Errors. Torch Tip and Electrode data can be recorded for up to twelve Oxy torches and
up to eight plasma torches. A special feature allows the user to add an additional wear factor (in
minutes) to compensate the database for the additional wear during piercing. Additionally, a Change
Consumable Output will be activated when the specified limit has been reached. This output may be
tied to an indicator lamp or alarm to prompt the operator to change the consumable.

New Torch Tip

This soft key tells the control that a new torch tip had been installed on the cutting machine.

New Nozzle

This soft key tells the control that a new nozzle had been installed on the cutting machine.

New Electrode

This soft key tells the control that a new electrode had been installed on the cutting machine.