Programmer Reference 809550 R5

EDGE® Connect
Programmer Reference
809550 – REVISION 5
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EDGE® Connect
Programmer Reference
809550
REVISION 5
English
Original instructions
July 2022
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Contents
1 EIA RS-274D Program Support................................................................................................. 9

Directly Supported EIA Codes ........................................................................................................................ 10
Supported legacy codes ....................................................................................................................... 18
Unsupported EIA Codes ................................................................................................................................... 19
EIA Comments..................................................................................................................................................... 20
2 ESSI Code Support ................................................................................................................... 21

Mapped ESSI Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Unsupported ESSI Codes ................................................................................................................................ 25
ESSI Comments.................................................................................................................................................. 26
3 ASCII Codes................................................................................................................................ 27
Control Codes ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
All Codes .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
4 G59 Process Variables ............................................................................................................. 31

Variable Types...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Part program format............................................................................................................................................ 34
Sample part program ............................................................................................................................. 34
V5xx Variables...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Torch type ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Material type ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Plasma current ......................................................................................................................................... 39
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Plasma/shield gas ................................................................................................................................... 40

Cutting surface ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Material Thickness .................................................................................................................................. 41
Water Muffler ........................................................................................................................................... 48
Waterjet nozzle size................................................................................................................................ 48
Waterjet orifice size ................................................................................................................................ 48
Waterjet cut pressure ............................................................................................................................ 48
Fuel gas for Oxyfuel ................................................................................................................................ 48
Oxyfuel tip type ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Oxyfuel tip size......................................................................................................................................... 49
V6xx plasma height control variables.............................................................................................................. 50
THC Index Code ................................................................................................................................................. 52
Sample part program using THC index code................................................................................... 52
V8xx waterjet variables....................................................................................................................................... 53
5 XPR Part Programs .................................................................................................................. 57

Basic cutting and marking................................................................................................................................. 57
Basic process selection and overrides .............................................................................................. 58
Basic code view ...................................................................................................................................... 58
Code definitions and exceptions ......................................................................................................... 58
CAM software part programs for XPR ........................................................................................................... 59
Process selection.................................................................................................................................... 59
Process overrides ................................................................................................................................... 60
Process override codes ............................................................................................................. 61
Pierce height and transfer height overrides .......................................................................... 62
V6xx codes.................................................................................................................................... 62
Marking codes ......................................................................................................................................... 63
Marking text .................................................................................................................................. 64
Legacy marking codes ............................................................................................................... 64
True Hole codes ...................................................................................................................................... 65
Interior contour codes ............................................................................................................................ 65
THC Index Code ..................................................................................................................................... 65
XPR part program format guidelines and examples........................................................................ 65
Sample XPR cutting part program ...................................................................................................... 67
Sample XPR marking part program .................................................................................................... 68
6 Advanced Feature Codes ......................................................................................................... 69

Kerf Table Codes ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Special Kerf and G59 Code Settings............................................................................................................ 69
Kerf Override ............................................................................................................................................ 69
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G59 Code Override ............................................................................................................................... 69

Parallel Kerf Enable for Hole Center Piercing .................................................................................. 70
Tilt / Rotator Part Codes ................................................................................................................................... 70
Station Select Codes......................................................................................................................................... 71
Process Select Codes....................................................................................................................................... 71
Automatic Plate Alignment Codes .................................................................................................................. 71
Automatic Torch Spacing.................................................................................................................................. 72
Automatic Torch Spacing Program Codes................................................................................................... 74
Automatic Torch Spacing I/O .............................................................................................................. 74
Example Part Program ....................................................................................................................................... 74
Dual Transverse cutting ..................................................................................................................................... 75
Beveling................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Contour Bevel Head for Oxyfuel Cutting (CBH) ............................................................................. 76
Tilt Rotator Plasma Bevel ...................................................................................................................... 76
Dual Tilt Rotator Plasma Bevel............................................................................................................. 77
Bevel Angle Change on the Fly (BACF)............................................................................................ 78
RACF – Rotate Angle Change on the Fly ......................................................................................... 78
M and G Codes Used for Beveling .................................................................................................... 78
Kerf Table Commands to Change Kerf During Multi-pass, Multi-bevel Cuts ............... 78
Tilt/Rotator Commands.............................................................................................................. 78
Dual Tilt/Rotator Commands Used with Dual Plasma Bevel Systems ........................... 79
Drilling and Tapping using a PLC........................................................................................................ 79
All Possible Axis Assignments ......................................................................................................................... 79
Special Passwords ............................................................................................................................................. 80
NRT – No Rotate Tilt.............................................................................................................................. 80
RT – Rotate Tilt........................................................................................................................................ 80
1RT - 1 Rotate Tilt .................................................................................................................................. 80
7 Subparts ..................................................................................................................................... 81
8 Marker Font Generator ............................................................................................................ 85

Marker Font Generator program code ........................................................................................................... 85
Examples ................................................................................................................................................... 88
Marker Font Generator font options ............................................................................................................... 89
Internal Fonts............................................................................................................................................ 89
External Fonts........................................................................................................................................... 89
Custom Fonts........................................................................................................................................... 90
9 Import DXF Files ....................................................................................................................... 93

Contents
10 Appendix: Mapped EIA Codes................................................................................................. 95

EIA RS-274D Program Support
The EDGE® Connect CNC supports EIA RS-274D part programs. An EIA RS-274D program lists
the codes that are used to create a part. The Phoenix software provides the Shape Wizard®
graphical programming environment to help you edit your programs.
The following lists define the EIA codes that are directly supported or currently unsupported by the
CNC. Mapped EIA codes are provided in the Appendix on page 95. Unsupported EIA codes are
ignored. All other EIA codes generate an error.
 When using XPR, see also XPR Part Programs on page 57.
 Hypertherm recommends including a blank space between codes that

appear on the same line in a part program (even though this is not
required for some legacy codes).

1 EIA RS-274D Program Support
Directly Supported EIA Codes
EIA code Description
Fx Machine Speed.
Nx Line number.
(text) Comments.
Xxx X Axis Endpoint or other Data.
Yxx Y Axis Endpoint or other Data.
Ixx I Axis Integrand or Part Option Data.
Jxx J Axis Integrand or Part Option Data.
Oxx Sxx Output (1-64), State (0-Off or 1-On).
Wxx Sxx Wait for Input (1-64), State (0-Off or 1-On).
G00 Xx Yx Rapid traverse (linear interpolation).
G00 Ax Sets Tilt angle – A is the angle value in degrees.
G01 XYxx Axx Performs Linear Interpolation of Tilt angle along line segment.
G00 Xx Yx Traverse command where x = value to move the desired axes a distance.
G00 Zx.xx Tx Index THC height Z distance for torch T. Manual mode only.
G00 Cxx Move to rotate “C” position.
G00 C180- Rotate Axis offset 180 degrees will continue to rotate in the proper direction.
G00 C-180- Rotate Axis offset -180 degrees will continue to rotate in the proper direction.
G00 Px Tx Sx Rx Rotate Transverse 2 axis for square or rectangular tube positioning using program cutting
speed.
P = +/- 180 degrees
T = Top measurement of tube
S = Side measurement of tube
R = Corner radius, +/- 90 degrees
X or Y = Optional: Rail axis position
G01 Xx Yx Linear interpolation (cut) at program cut speed.
G01 Ax Fx Sets Tilt angle, A-axis position in degrees with a speed command (F) in RPM. F is required.
G01 Cx Fx Sets Rotate angle, C-axis position in degrees with a speed command (F) in RPM. F is
required.
G01 C180- Fx Rotate Axis offset 180 degrees with speed command in RPM. F is required.

EIA RS-274D Program Support 1
G00 Px Tx Sx Rx Rotate Transverse 2 axis for square or rectangular tube positioning using program cutting
speed.
P = +/- 180 degrees
G01 Xx Yx Linear interpolation (cut) at program cut speed.
G01 Ax Fx Sets Tilt angle, A-axis position in degrees with a speed command (F) in RPM. F is required.
G01 Cx Fx Sets Rotate angle, C-axis position in degrees with a speed command (F) in RPM. F is
required.
G01 C180- Fx Rotate Axis offset 180 degrees with speed command in RPM. F is required.
G01 C-180- Fx Rotate Axis offset -180 degrees with speed command in RPM. F is required.
G01 Px Fx Tx Sx Rx Rotate Transverse 2 axis for square or rectangular tube cutting with the ability to change
the RPM (pipe rotational speed).
P = +/- 180 degrees
F = Rotational speed in RPM
G02 Xx Yx Ix Jx Clockwise Circle or Arc.
Xx Yx = Arc end point (If omitted, the default end point is the current position of
the torch.)
Ix Jx = Arc center point (radius value)
G03 Xx Yx Ix Jx Counterclockwise Circle or Arc.
Xx Yx = Arc end point (If omitted, the default end point is the current position of
the torch.)
Ix Jx = Arc center point (radius value)
G04 Preset Dwell (uses Setup Dwell Time).
G04 xx Program Dwell in Seconds.
G08 X x Repeat Subroutine X Times.
G20 Select English Units (inches).
G21 Select Metric Units (mm).

G40 Disable Kerf Compensation.
G41 Enable Left Kerf Compensation.
G42 Enable Right Kerf Compensation.
G43 Xx Kerf Value.
G41 D1-200 Enables Left Kerf using a Kerf Table variable.
G42 D1-200 Enables Right Kerf using a Kerf Table variable.
G43 D1-200 Sets the current Kerf value via the Kerf Table using prior set Left / Right Kerf.
G59 D1-200Xx Sets Kerf table variable from 1200.
G59 Vxx Fxx This command selects Hypertherm CNC cut chart parameters from within part programs.
G59 commands can also override certain parameters in the Process screen. This use of
the G59 code is unique to Hypertherm part programs that run on a Hypertherm CNC. See
G59 Process Variables on page 31.
 For XPR, see page 59.
G66 Dx Bx Cx Auto Align 3 Point Method with Long Offset Distance, Fast Speed, Slow Speed values
respectively.
G82 Oxyfuel Cut Mode.
G83 Oxyfuel Cut Mode Contour Bevel Head.
G84 Plasma Cut Mode.
G85 Plasma Cut Mode Contour Bevel Head.
G90 Absolute Programming Mode.
G91 Incremental Programming Mode.
G92 Set Axis Presets.

G93 Xx.xxx Bevel consumable correction. Adds or subtracts a value from the Bevel Pivot Length
parameter used only with ABXYZ bevel heads. The Bevel Pivot Length baseline value uses
130 A O2/Air consumables for HPRXD and 170A O2/Air for XPR. When using a different
consumable set, issue the G93 code at the beginning of the part program (after setting the
part program units) to change the Bevel Pivot Length.
HPRXD example: G93 X0.035 adds 0.035 inches (0.89 mm) to the Bevel Pivot Length to
correct for HPR260XD consumables.
80 A O2/Air = 0.000 inches or mm
130 A O2/Air = 0.000 inches or mm
200 A O2/Air = 0.011 inches or 0.28 mm
400 A O2/Air = -0.019 inches or -0.48 mm (The 400 A values are subtracted
from the Bevel Pivot Length.)
XPR example: G93 X0.030 adds 0.030 inches (0.76 mm) to the Bevel Pivot Length to
correct for XPR130 A consumables.
300 A O2/Air = -0.007 inches or -0.18 mm (The 300 A values are subtracted from the
Bevel Pivot Length.)
G96 X xx G96 identifies the part program as a pipe program.

or Y xx Identify the Transverse 2 axis (X or Y).
Phoenix then sets the rotational speed of a rotating Transverse 2 using the circumference
of the pipe which it calculates from the diameter (xx).
G97 Program Repeat Pointer.
G97 Tx Program Repeat Pointer. Executes the repeat T times.
G98 Repeat at G97, or start of program if no G97.
G99 Part Options.
M00 Program Stop.
M01 Optional Program Stop (uses Setup Parameter).
M02 End of Program.

M07 Cut On.*
Forces an IHS for cutting, regardless of the distance between cuts or any previous M08
M07 HS
command.*
M08 Cut Off.*
M08 RF Retracts to Full Retract height at the end of a cut.* Works only with Sensor THC.
M08 RT –x.xx Retracts to the Transfer Height and skips IHS, if the skip IHS distance is >0, instead of the
Retract Height at the end of a cut. The –x.xx variable represents the amount of time before
the end of a cut that the Cut Off command is issued.*
M08 Txx.xx Cut Off.*

T = Temporary Optional Time Delay from –1 to 99.99 seconds
M09 Enable Marker 1.*
M09 HS Forces an IHS for marking, regardless of the distance between marks or any previous M10
RT command.*
M10 Disable Marker 1.*
M10 RF Retracts to Retract Height. Works only with Sensor THC.*
M10 RT Retracts to the Transfer Height and skips IHS, if the skip IHS distance is >0, instead of the
Retract Height at the end of a mark.*
M11 Marker Offset 1 On.*
M12 Marker Offset 1 Off.*
M13 Enable Marker 2.*
M14 Disable Marker 2.*
M14 RF Retracts to Retract Height. Works only with Sensor THC. (Not applicable for XPR.)
M17 Oxy Gas On.
M18 Oxy Gas Off.
M19 Cancel All Stations.
M26 Station Select On. (Not applicable for XPR.)
M27 Station Select Off. (Not applicable for XPR.)
M28 Follower Disabled / CBH rotator disable or disable automatic control of C axis.
M29 Follower Enable / CBH rotator disable/ enable automatic control of C axis.
M30 End of Program (same as M02).
M31 Reset Functions (Cut Off, Marker Off, Kerf Off).
M32 Unclamp / Unlock All Stations.
M32 Txx Unclamp / Unlock T Station, where T = 1 through 19.
* For XPR, see page 57 – page 68.

M33 Unclamp / Lock All Stations.
M34 Clamp / Unlock All Stations.
M34 Txx Clamp / Unlock T Station, where T = 1 through 19.
M35 Clamp / Unlock All Stations Mirror.
M35 Txx Clamp / Unlock Mirror T Station, where T = 1 through 19.
M36 Tx Process Select T where x selects the process

1 = Plasma 1
2 = Plasma 2
3 = Marker 1*
4 = Marker 2*
6 = Waterjet
M37 Txx (1-20) Select Station T where T = 1 through 20.
M38 Txx (1-20) Deselect Station T where T = 1 through 20.
M40 Start of Subroutine.
M40 x Start of Subroutine. Executes the repeat X times.
M41 End of Subroutine.
M48 Speed Override Enable.
M49 Speed Override Disable.
M50 Disable torch height control.
M51 Txx.xx Enable torch height control (Optional Time Delay in seconds before enable).
M52 Disable Sensor THC and raise torch (for oxyfuel parts only).
M53 Enable Sensor THC and lower torch (for oxyfuel parts only).
M63 User Defined 1 On.
M64 User Defined 1 Off.

M65 End of Program for Auto Reload. Use only with Auto Reload.*
Files called for Auto Reload must use these file naming guidelines:
• Numeric (such as 1234.txt) or alphanumeric (such as 1234ABC.txt)
• Numeric characters must precede alpha characters.
Example: 123ABC.txt is supported, but ABC123.txt is not supported.
• The file extension must only contain letters.
Example: .txt is supported, but .7z and .$$$ are not supported.
• In commands that call more than one file, include a number at the start of each file
name to indicate the sequence in which the files must run. This will prevent the files
from running in a random sequence.
Example:
File Name – Run Sequence
1Triangle.txt – Loads first because the file name begins with 1.
2Square.txt – Loads second because the file name begins with 2.
3Octagon.txt – Loads third because the file name begins with 3.
M75 A Axis/Tilt Go to Home Position - Rapid Index.
M76 C Axis/Rotate Go to Home Position - Rapid Index.
M77 Go to Home position Y Axis.
M78 Go to Home position X Axis.
M79 Tx (1-4) Go To Home Position (1-4).
M84 Disable Mirror Head 2.
M85 Enable Mirror Head 2.
M86 Unpark Head 1.
M87 Park Head 1.
M88 Unpark Head 2.
M89 Park Head 2.
M90 Aligns CBH / Rotator to Tangent angle of next cut segment.
M90- Aligns CBH / Rotator negative to tangent angle of next cut segment.
M91 Space Head 2. Includes a spacingvalue that is an absolute position on the specified axis.
M92 Space Head 1. Includes a spacingvalue that is an absolute position on the specified axis.
M93 Drill Cycle output.
M94 Peck Drill Cycle output.


M95 Tap Cycle output.
M96 Tool Change output.
M301 Assigns the current X/Y position to Home Position 1.


Supported legacy codes

The legacy codes listed below are not recommended for use with EDGE Connect.
M15 Cut On.
M16 Cut Off.

Unsupported EIA Codes
EIA Code Description
G30 Mirror Off
G46 Table 0 Select
G94 Feed per minute
G95 Feed per rev
G99 Freestanding G99
G103 Qname Stop Current Program/ Load New Program
G201 Incremental Line In2
G202 Incremental CW Arc In2
G203 Incremental CCW Arc In2
G211 Incremental Line In3
G212 Incremental CW Arc In3
G213 Incremental CCW Arc In3
G221 Absolute Line In2
G222 Absolute CW Arc In2
G223 Absolute CCW Arc In2
G231 Absolute Line In3
G232 Absolute CW Arc In3
G233 Absolute CCW Arc In3
G240 Programmable Kerf
G247 Table 1 Select
G248 Table 2 Select
G249 Table 3 Select
G250 Table 4 Select
G276 Internal Variable Load
G277 External Variable Load
G278 X Axis Home
G279 Y Axis Home
G280 X Home Return
G281 Y Home Return
M66 PLC Control Code

EIA Code Description
M75 Ignored if not using CBH, Tilt Rotator(s)
M76 Ignored if not using CBH, Tilt Rotator(s)
M210 X Sign Toggle
M211 Y Sign Toggle
M212 X and Y Swap and Toggle
M231 Aux. State Reset
M261 Aux. Torch Master On
M262 Aux. Torch Master Off
The unsupported EIA codes previously noted are ignored when read. Some of these codes may be
supported in the future. Any EIA codes that are not listed above will result in a translator error upon
loading the EIA program. Known EIA codes that will not be accepted include, but are not limited to:
 Pxx: Program number
 Dxx: Indexed Kerf operations
 Vxx: Internal variable load
EIA Comments
Comments may be placed into the part program to be displayed on screen and viewed by the
operator. The comment line must first be preceded by a program stop command (EIA M00 code or
ESSI 0 code). For example:
 M00 – Pauses Program
 (Comment) – Text to be displayed

ESSI Code Support
The EDGE® Connect CNC supports ESSI part programs as defined by the International Standards
Organization in ISO 6582. An ESSI program lists the sequence of lines, arcs, speeds, kerf and I/O
functions used to create a part.
When you open an ESSI part program, Phoenix converts it to EIA codes. This section shows the
ESSI codes that Phoenix converts into EIA, and unsupported ESSI codes. Phoenix ignores
unsupported ESSI codes. All other ESSI codes generate errors.
For the ESSI part program to convert and run, you must specify the ESSI termination code used by
the part program.
1. Close Phoenix.
2. Open the file C:\Phoenix\Phoenix.ini file.
3. Save a copy of Phoenix.ini as a backup.
4. Locate the [Cutting] section of the file.
5. Change the value of the following line to specify the end of program code:
ESSIProgramTermination=0.
6. Enter a value 0 – 5.
0 = 0 is the ESSI termination code 3 = 99
1 = 64 4=/
2 = 63 5 = ‘=’ (equal sign)

2 ESSI Code Support
7. Before you save the file, change the Checksum line (the first line in Phoenix.ini) to
Checksum=RESET (RESET must be all capital letters.)
8. Restart Phoenix.
Mapped ESSI Codes
ESSI Code Description Mapped to EIA
% Start of Program Not Used-Automatic
+/-value… Line or Arc G00, G01, G02 or G03 as appropriate
0 End Program or Stop M02 or M00 (if 64 is End Program)
3 Start Comment (
4 End Comment )
5 Enable Rapid Traverse Not Used-Automatic
6 Disable Rapid Traverse Not Used-Automatic
7 Cutting Device On M07
8 Cutting Device Off M08
9 Enable Marker 1 M09
10 Disable Marker 1 M10
11 Marker Offset 1 On M11
12 Marker Offset 1 Off M12
11+1 Marker Offset 1 On M11
12+1 Marker Offset 1 Off M12

ESSI Code Support 2
13 Enable Marker 2 M13
14 Disable Marker 2 M14
21 No Mirror, No Rotate G99 X1 Y0 I0 J0
22 Mirror Y, No Rotate G99 X1 Y0 I0 J1
23 Mirror X and Y G99 X1 Y0 I1 J1
24 Mirror X, No Rotate G99 X1 Y0 I1 J0
25 Mirror X/Y on -45 Deg G99 X1 Y270 I1 J0
26 Rotate 90 Deg CCW G99 X1 Y90 I0 J0
27 Mirror X/Y on +45 Deg G99 X1 Y270 I0 J1
28 Rotate 90 Deg CW G99 X1 Y270 I0 J0
29 Enable Left Kerf Comp G41
30 Enable Right Kerf Comp G42
38 Disable Kerf G40
39+value Machine Speed Fvalue
40+value Programmable Kerf G43 Xvalue
41 Preset Dwell G04
41+value Program Dwell in mSec G04 Xvalue
45 Ht Sensor Enable/Lower M53
46 Ht Sensor Disable/Raise M52
47 Ht Sensor Enable M51
48 Ht Sensor Disable M50
51 CBH Enable M29
52 CBH Disable M28
53 Cutting Device On M07
54 Cutting Device Off M08
63 Reset Functions M31
64 End Program M02
65 End of Program/ Reload M65

2 ESSI Code Support
67 Ht Sensor Disable M50
68 Ht Sensor Enable M51
70 Select English Units (in) G20
71 Select Metric Units (mm) G21
79+1 Go To Home Position 1 M79 T1
81 Incremental Mode G91
82 Absolute Mode G90
83 Set Axis Presets G92
90 End of Program M02
97 Program Repeat Pointer G97
97+value Subroutine Loop M40 Xvalue
98 Repeat at 97, Subroutine loop G97, G98 or M41 as appropriate or start of program if
no 97
99 End of Program M02
245 Output 1 On O1 S1
246 Output 1 Off O1 S0
253 Wait for Input 1 On W1 S1
254 Wait for Input 1 Off W1 S0

ESSI Code Support 2
Unsupported ESSI Codes
ESSI Code Description
103+Name Stop Current Program/ Load New Program
237 X Sign Toggle
238 Y Sign Toggle
239 X and Y Swap and Toggle
266 Table 1 Select
267 Table 2 Select
268 Table 3 Select
269 Table 4 Select
276 Internal Variable Load
277 External Variable Load
278 X Axis Home
279 Y Axis Home
280 X Home Return
281 Y Home Return

2 ESSI Code Support
The unsupported ESSI codes above are ignored when read. Some of these codes may be
supported in the future. Any ESSI codes that are not listed above will result in a translator error
upon loading the ESSI program.
ESSI Comments
Comments may be placed in to the part program to be displayed on screen and viewed by the
operator. The comment line must first be preceded by a program stop command (EIA M00 code or
ESSI 0 code).
 ESSI example:
 0 – Pauses Program
 3 – Start Comment
 Comment – Text to be displayed
 4 – End Comment

ASCII Codes
This section provides the 128 ASCII codes (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
as defined by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Standard X3.4-1977.
Control Codes
Hex Dec Character name Description
00 0 ^@ NUL Null
01 1 Â SOH Start of Header
02 2 ^B STX Start of Text
03 3 ^C ETX End of Text
04 4 ^D EOT End of Transmission
05 5 Ê ENQ Enquiry
06 6 ^F ACK Acknowledge
07 7 ^G BEL Bell
08 8 ^H BS Backspace
09 9 Î HT Horizontal Tab
0A 10 ^J LF Line Feed
0B 11 ^K VT Vertical Tab
0C 12 ^L FF Form Feed
0D 13 ^M CR Carriage Return

3 ASCII Codes
Hex Dec Character name Description
0E 14 ^N SO Shift Out
0F 15 Ô SI Shift In
10 16 ^P DLE Data Link Escape
11 17 ^Q DCI Device Control 1
12 18 ^R DC2 Device Control 2
13 19 ^S DC3 Device Control 3
14 20 ^T DC4 Device Control 4
15 21 Û NAK Negative Acknowledge
16 22 ^V SYN Synchronous Idle
17 23 ^W ETB End Transmission Block
18 24 ^X CAN Cancel
19 25 ^Y EM End of Medium
1A 26 ^Z Sub Substitute
1B 27 ^[ ESC Escape
1C 28 ^\ FS File Separator
1D 29 ^] GS Group Separator
1E 30 ^^ RS Record Separator
1F 31 ^_ US Unit Separator
20 32 SP Space
All Codes
Hex Dec Character Hex Dec Character Hex Dec Character
00 0 ^@ 2B 43 + 56 86 V
01 1 Â 2C 44 , 57 87 W
02 2 ^B 2D 45 - 58 88 X
03 3 ^C 2E 46 . 59 89 Y
04 4 ^D 2F 47 / 5A 90 Z
05 5 Ê 30 48 0 5B 91 [
06 6 ^F 31 49 1 5C 92 \
07 7 ^G 32 50 2 5D 93 ]
08 8 ^H 33 51 3 5E 94 ^

ASCII Codes 3
09 9 Î 34 52 4 5F 95 _
0A 10 ^J 35 53 5 60 96 `
0B 11 ^K 36 54 6 61 97 a
0C 12 ^L 37 55 7 62 98 b
0D 13 ^M 38 56 8 63 99 c
0E 14 ^N 39 57 9 64 100 d
0F 15 Ô 3A 58 : 65 101 e
10 16 ^P 3B 59 ; 66 102 f
11 17 ^Q 3C 60 < 67 103 g
12 18 ^R 3D 61 = 68 104 h
13 19 ^S 3E 62 > 69 105 i
14 20 ^T 3F 63 ? 6A 106 j
15 21 Û 40 64 @ 6B 107 k
16 22 ^V 41 65 A 6C 108 l
17 23 ^W 42 66 B 6D 109 m
18 24 ^X 43 67 C 6E 110 n
19 25 ^Y 44 68 D 6D 111 o
1A 26 ^Z 45 69 E 70 12 p
1B 27 ^[ 46 70 F 71 113 q
1C 28 ^\ 47 71 G 72 114 r
1D 29 ^] 48 72 H 73 115 s
1E 30 ^^ 49 73 I 74 116 t
1F 31 ^_ 4A 74 J 75 117 u
20 32 4B 75 K 76 118 v
21 33 ! 4C 76 L 77 119 w
22 34 “ 4D 77 M 78 120 x
23 35 # 4E 78 N 79 121 y
24 36 $ 4F 79 O 7A 122 z
25 37 % 50 80 P 7B 123 {
26 38 & 51 81 Q 7C 124 |

3 ASCII Codes
27 39 ‘ 52 82 R 7D 125 }
28 40 ( 53 83 S 7E 126 ~
29 41 ) 54 84 T 7F 127 ¬
2A 42 ‘ 55 85 U

G59 Process Variables
The EDGE® Connect provides cut charts for a variety of cutting processes: plasma, marker, and
waterjet. An operator can select a cut chart manually on the CNC, or the part program can issue
codes that select the cut chart automatically.
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software places process variables, called G59 codes, in the
part program to select the cut chart for a process. Using the process variables in the part program
automates cut chart selection on the CNC. This section lists the G59 code and its variables and
values supported by Hypertherm CNCs.
 This section does not apply to XPR part programs. See XPR Part
Programs on page 57.
 To use G59 codes in your part program, you must enable EIA G59 Code
Override on the Cutting screen on the CNC.

4 G59 Process Variables
G59 codes use the following format:

G59 Vxxx Fxx
Where:
 G59 = Load a variable
 Vxxx = The variable type
 Fxx = The variable value
 xx or xxx = the number of digits for the F value. When the F value has a decimal, the value is
represented as xx.x
Example: G59 V507 F33
Where:
 V507 = Plasma 1 Material Thickness
 F33 = 0.5 inch
Variable Types
The G59 code supports several variable types:

 V5xx selects the process and makes selections within the cut chart.
 V6xx selects plasma process parameters.
 V825 and up selects waterjet process parameters.
The value for each variable must be present in the cut chart on the CNC. For example, if the part
program includes a G59 code with the material thickness variable with a value of ½ inch (G59 V507
F33) but the cut chart for that process does not include a material thickness of ½ inch, an “Invalid
Process” error will display when the CNC loads the program. To clear the error, you must remove
the unsupported code from the part program. For more information on resolving an “Invalid Process”
or “Conflicting Process” errors, see the Conflicting process section of the EDGE Connect
Installation and Setup Manual.
In addition, V5xx variables must be issued in the part program in the same order that they are listed
in the cut chart:
1. Torch Type
2. Material Type
3. Specific Material (optional)
4. Process Current
5. Plasma/Shield Gases
6. Material Thickness

G59 Process Variables 4
7. Cutting Surface
8. Water Muffler (for some older plasma supplies)
V5xx codes
select the
cut chart
V6xx codes
overwrite
these
settings after
the cut chart
has loaded
The V6xx variables override other parameters that are part of the cut chart, such as Arc Voltage, Cut
Height, Pierce Time, and Marker Amperage. The V6xx variables (listed on page 50 – page 51) are
not required when using process variables to select a cut chart; they are only needed when
overriding the values in the cut chart. For example, to change the value of Set Arc Voltage in the
Plasma 1 process from 120 VDC in the cut chart, to 125 VDC, issue a G59 V600 F125 code in the
part program.

Part program format
Hypertherm CNCs require that the G59 codes be in specific positions in the part program. Each
cut in the part starts with an M07 (Cut On) and ends with the M08 (Cut Off). The M07 and M08
turn on the Cut Control output which activates the cutting tool.
 The G41 (Enable Left Kerf Compensation) or G42 (Enable Right Kerf Compensation) must
immediately precede the M07.
 A combination of G59 V5xx codes (listed on page 36) locate the cut chart and must
precede the G41 or G42 code. Once the program selects the cut chart, the V5xx codes do
not need to be re-issued unless the program requires a change in process (a new cut chart).
 V6xx and V8xx codes are needed only when overriding a cut chart value.
Sample part program

The order of the codes listed in the following table represent a typical part program.
Code Description
G20 English units
G91 Incremental mode
G99 X1 Y0 I0 J0 Set part options
G59 V502 F34 Plasma 1 HPRXD torch
G59 V503 F1.00 Plasma 1 material type mild steel
G59 V504 F130 Plasma 1 current 130 A
G59 V505 F2 Plasma 1 plasma/shield gas O2/air
G59 V507 F33 Plasma 1 material thickness 1/2 inch
G59 V525 F27 Marker 1 plasma/shield gas air/air
G59 V658 F10 Override Marker 1 current, set to 10 A
M36 T3 Select Marker 1 process
M50 Disable torch height control
M09 Marker on
G03 X0 Y0 I0.5 J0 Counterclockwise arc
M10 Marker Off
M51 Enable torch height control
G00 X-0.75 Y-1.299 Rapid traverse
M36 T1 Select Plasma 1 process
G59 V600 F125 Override Plasma 1 arc voltage setting, set to 125 V
G41 Enable left kerf

Code Description
M07 Cut on
G01 X0.176777 Y0.176777 Line
G02 X0 Y0 I1.06066 J1.06066 Clockwise arc
G01 X-0.1 Y0 Line
M08 Cut Off
G40 Disable kerf
M02 End program

V5xx Variables
The following table lists the V5xx variable types. The G59 codes that contain these variables must
be entered in the part program in the order listed below (the same order as they appear in the cut
chart). Each variable type has a set of Fx values. The following sections list the values for each
variable type.
Variable Plasma 1 Plasma 2 Marker 1 Marker 2 Waterjet Oxyfuel
Torch Type V502 V512 V522 V532 V561
Material Type V503 V513 V523 V533 V553 V562
Process
V504 V514 V524 V534
Current
Plasma/Shield
V505 V515 V525 V535
Gases
Cutting
V506 V516 V526 V536
Surface*
Material
V507 V517 V527 V537 V557 V564
Thickness
Water Muffler* V508 V518 V528 V538
Orifice Size V554
Nozzle Size V556
Cut Pressure
V558
(waterjet)
Fuel Gas V563
Tip Type
V566
(Oxyfuel)
Tip Size V565
* Not required to select a cut chart.

Torch type
Add the torch type Fx values to the these variables:
V502 Plasma 1 torch type V512 Plasma 2 torch type
V522 Marker 1 torch type V532 Marker 2 torch type
V561 Oxyfuel torch type
Examples:
 G59 V512 F34 – Plasma 2, HPRXD torch.
 G59 V561 F62 – Oxyfuel, Airco torch.
F1 = MAX200 F2 = SE200 F3 = HT4400
F4 = FineLine200 F5 = FineLine100 F6 = LH2100S
F7 = LH2100T F8 = LH2125S F9 = LH2125T
F10 = PAC186 F11 = T80M F12 = MAX100
F13 = MAX100D F14 = ArcWriter F15 = PAC620
F16 = PAC123 F17 = PAC125 F18 = T60M
F19 = T100M F20 = HySpeed F21 = HPR
F22 = LH1510S F23 = LH1510T F24 = LH1575S
F25 = LH1575T F26 = FineLine260 F27 = FineCut
F28 = Spirit275 F29 = HSD F30 = Spirit400
F31 = HPR Bevel F32 = TDC_XT300 F33 = TDC_XT301
F34 = HPRXD F35 = HPRXD Bevel F36 = T45M
F37 = HPRXD Thick Pierce F38 = LF150 F39 = HyPro2000
F40 = TDC_XT300 Bevel F42 = M45 (Powermax45) F43 = M65 (Powermax65)
F44 = M85 (Powermax85) F45 = HyPro2000 (Silver) F46 = Duramax Retrofit Torch
F47 = Generic F48 = Harris Model 80 F49 = Harris Model 98
F50 = Victor MT 200 F51 = Victor MT 300 F52 = M105 (Powermax105)
F53 = Low Speed FineCut F54 = MAXPRO200 F55 = Duramax Hyamp
F56 = Dialine 281 F57 = Dialine 300 F58 = FineCut Hyamp
F59 = Koike 100L F60 = Koike 200L F61 = Koike 500L
F62 = Airco F63 = IHT F64 = Meco
F65 = Messer F66 = Oxyweld F67 = Smith
F68 = Duramax Lock F69 = SmartSYNC F70 = MAXPRO200 Bevel
F71 = Duramax/Duramax Lock Cartridge Adapter

Material type
Add one of the following material type values to these variables
V503 Plasma 1 material type V513 Plasma 2 material type
V523 Marker 1 material type V533 Marker 2 material type
V553 Waterjet material type V562 Oxyfuel
Material types (Fx)
F1 = Mild Steel F4 = Other
F2 = Stainless Steel F5 = Brass
F3 = Aluminum F6 = Copper
Specific material (Fx.xx)

To select a specific cut chart process (such as True Hole®), add .xx to the Material Type Fx code.
Example: G59 V503 F1.01 – Plasma 1, mild steel, specific custom process 1.
The table that follows gives examples of process codes that can be added to material types
F1 – F6. CNC operators with supported plasma power supplies can also select these processes
from the Specific Material menu on the Cut Chart screen in Phoenix.
Plasma power Specific Fx.xx

supply material code Example
Powermax Production Fx.90 G59 V503 F2.90 – Plasma 1, stainless steel,

(all models) Powermax Production
Powermax FineCut Fx.91 G59 V503 F1.91 – Plasma 1, mild steel,
(all models) Powermax FineCut
Powermax LS FineCut Fx.92 G59 V503 F1.92 – Plasma 1, mild steel,
(all models) Powermax LS FineCut
Powermax 45XP Dimpling Fx.94 G59 V523 F1.94 – Plasma 1, mild steel,
Powermax45 XP Dimpling
Powermax 45XP Light Mark Fx.95 G59 V523 F1.95 – Marker 1, mild steel,
Powermax45 XP Light Mark
Powermax 45XP Heavy Mark Fx.96 G59 V523 F2.96 – Marker 1, stainless steel,
Powermax45 XP Heavy Mark
HPR Fine Feature Fx.97 G59 V503 F1.97 – Plasma 1, mild steel, HPR
Fine Feature
HPR True Hole Fx.99 G59 V503 F1.99 – Plasma 1, mild steel, HPR
True Hole

Plasma current
Add one of the following process current values to these variables:
V504 Plasma 1 current V514 Plasma 2 current
V524 Marker 1 power

V534 Marker 2 current
current
Example: G59 V514 F100 – Plasma 2, 100 A process current.
F5 = 5 A F7 = 7 A F8 = 8 A
F9 = 9 A F10 = 10 A F15 = 15 A
F18 = 18 A F20 = 20 A F22 = 22 A
F25 = 25 A F30 = 30 A F35 = 35 A
F40 = 40 A F45 = 45 A F50 = 50 A
F55 = 55 A F60 = 60 A F65 = 65 A
F70 = 70 A F80 = 80 A F85 = 85 A
F100 = 100 A F105 = 105 A F125 = 125 A
F130 = 130 A F150 = 150 A F200 = 200 A
F260 = 260 A F275 = 275 A F300 = 300 A
F340 = 340 A F400 = 400 A F500 = 500 A
F600 = 600 A F760 = 760 A F800 = 800 A
F1000 = 1000 A F1500 = 1500 A F2000 = 2000 A
F2500 = 2500 A F3000 = 3000 A F3500 = 3500 A
F4000 = 4000 A F4500 = 4500 A F5000 = 5000 A
F5500 = 5500 A F6000 = 6000 A

Plasma/shield gas
Add one of the following gas selection values to these variables:
V505 Plasma 1 515 Plasma 2 plasma/shield

plasma/shield gas gas
V525 Marker 1 plasma/shield V535 Marker 2 plasma/shield

gas gas
Example: G59 V505 F2 – Plasma 1, O2 plasma gas and air shield gas
F1 = Air/Air F2 = O2/Air F3 = O2/O2
F4 = N2/Air F5 = N2/CO2 F6 = None/N2
F7 = O2/N2 F8 = CH4 / N2 F9 = H35/N2
F10 = H5/N2 F11 = Air/N2 F12 = N2/N2
F13 = CO2/N2 F14 = None/Air F15 = CH4/Air
F16 = O2-N2/Air F17 = O2-N2/O2 F18 = O2
F19 = N2 F20 = N2/None F21 = Air
F22 = F5/N2 F23 = H35&N2/N2 F24 = H17/N2
F25 = Ar/Ar F26 = Ar/N2 F27 = Ar/Air
F28 = F5
Cutting surface
Add one of the following cutting surface values to these variables:
V506 Plasma 1 cutting V516 Plasma 2 cutting

surface surface
V526 Marker 1 cutting V536 Marker 2 cutting

surface surface
Example: G59 V536 F2 – Marker 2, cutting 3 inches below water.

 1 = Above water
 2 = 3 inches below water

Material Thickness
Add one of the following material thickness values to these variables:
V507 Plasma 1 material V517 Plasma 2 material

thickness thickness
V527 Marker 1 material V537 Marker 2 material

thickness thickness
V557 Waterjet material V564 Oxyfuel material

thickness thickness
Example: G59 V507 F14 – Plasma 1, 1 mm thick.
The following table shows material thickness values sorted by the metric (decimal) thickness. To look up a
material thickness by the Fxx value, see the table beginning on page 53.
Metric (Decimal) Gauge and Fraction Fx
None None 1
0.35 mm (0.015 in.) 28 GA 2 or 3
0.40 mm (0.016 in.) 27 GA 4 or 5
0.50 mm (0.018 in.) 26 GA 6 or 7
0.55 mm (Metric only) 25 GA 100
0.60 mm (0.024 in.) 24 GA 8 or 9
0.70 mm (Metric only) 23 GA 101
0.80 mm (0.030 in.) 22 GA 10 or 11
0.90 mm (0.036 in.) 20 GA 12 or 13
1 mm (0.040 in.) 19 GA 14
1.2 mm (0.048 in.) 18 GA 15 or 16
1.5 mm (0.060 in.) 16 GA 17 or 18
1.6 mm (0.063 in.) 1/16 in. 19
2 mm (0.075 in.) 14 GA 20 or 21
2.2 mm (0.090 in.) 13 GA 47
2.4 mm (Metric only) 3/32 in. 22
2.5 mm (0.105 in.) 12 GA 23 or 24
3 mm (0.120 in.) 11 GA 48
3.2 mm (0.125 in.) 1/8 in. 25
3.5 mm (0.135 in.) 10 GA 26 or 27
3.8 mm (0.150 in.) 9 GA 49

4 mm (0.164 in.) 8 GA 52
4.5 mm (0.180 in.) 7 GA 50
4.8 mm (0.188 in.) 3/16 in. 28
5 mm (0.194 in.) 6 GA 53
5.5 mm (0.210 in.) 5 GA 51
6 mm (0.25 in.) 1/4 in. 29
7 mm (Metric only) 9/32 in. 102
8 mm (0.313 in.) 5/16 in. 30
10 mm (0.375 in.) 3/8 in. 31
11 mm (0.438 in.) 7/16 in. 32
12 mm (0.5 in.) 1/2 in. 33
14 mm (0.563 in.) 9/16 in. 34
16 mm (0.625 in.) 5/8 in. 35
19 mm (0.75 in.) 3/4 in. 36
22 mm (0.875 in.) 7/8 in. 37
25 mm (1 in.) 1 in. 38
26 mm (Metric only) 1-1/32 in. 109
29 mm (1.125 in.) 1-1/8 in. 39
32 mm (1.25 in.) 1-1/4 in. 40

38 mm (1.5 in.) 1-1/2 in. 42
45 mm (1.75 in.) 1-3/4 in. 43
50 mm (2 in.) 2 in. 44
60 mm (2.25 in.) 2-1/4 in. 45
64 mm (2.5 in.) 2-1/2 in. 46
70 mm (2.75 in.) 2-3/4 in. 57
75 mm (3 in.) 3 in. 58
85 mm (3.25 in.) 3-1/4 in. 60
90 mm (3.5 in.) 3-1/2 in. 61
95 mm (3.75 in.) 3-3/4 in. 62
100 mm (4 in.) 4 in. 63
110 mm (4.25 in.) 4-1/4 in. 65
115 mm (4.5 in.) 4-1/2 in. 66
120 mm (4.75 in.) 4-3/4 in. 67
125 mm (5 in.) 5 in. 68
135 mm (5.25 in.) 5-1/4 in. 70
140 mm (5.5 in.) 5-1/2 in. 71
145 mm (5.75 in.) 5-3/4 in. 72

150 mm (6 in.) 6 in. 73
160 mm (6.25 in.) 6-1/4 in. 75
165 mm (6.5 in.) 6-1/2 in. 76
170.0 mm (6.75 in.) 6-3/4 in. 77
185 mm (7.25 in.) 7-1/4 in. 80
190.0 mm (7.5 in.) 7-1/2 in. 81
195 mm (7.75 in.) 7-3/4 in. 82
200 mm (8 in.) 8 in. 83
215 mm (8.5 in.) 8-1/2 in. 84
230 mm (9 in.) 9-in. 85
240 mm (9.5 in.) 9-1/2 in. 86
255 mm (10 in.) 10 in. 87
265 mm (10.5 in.) 10-1/2 in. 88
280 mm (11 in.) 11 in. 89
290 mm (11.5 in.) 11-1/2 in. 90
305 mm (12 in.) 12 in. 91
7 in. (English only) 7 in. 78
The following table shows material thicknesses by Fx value.
Fx Metric (Decimal) Gauge and Fraction
1 None None
2 or 3 0.35 mm (0.015 in.) 28 GA
4 or 5 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) 27 GA
6 or 7 0.50 mm (0.018 in.) 26 GA
8 or 9 0.60 mm (0.024 in.) 24 GA
10 or 11 0.80 mm (0.030 in.) 22 GA
12 or 13 0.90 mm (0.036 in.) 20 GA
14 1 mm (0.040 in.) 19 GA
15 or 16 1.2 mm (0.048 in.) 18 GA
17 or 18 1.5 mm (0.060 in.) 16 GA

19 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) 1/16 in.
20 or 21 2 mm (0.075 in.) 14 GA
22 2.4 mm (Metric only) 3/32 in.
23 or 24 2.5 mm (0.105 in.) 12 GA
25 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) 1/8 in.
26 or 27 3.5 mm (0.135 in.) 10 GA
28 4.8 mm (0.188 in.) 3/16 in.
29 6 mm (0.25 in.) 1/4 in.
30 8 mm (0.313 in.) 5/16 in.
31 10 mm (0.375 in.) 3/8 in.
32 11 mm (0.438 in.) 7/16 in.
33 12 mm (0.5 in.) 1/2 in.
34 14 mm (0.563 in.) 9/16 in.
35 16 mm (0.625 in.) 5/8 in.
36 19 mm (0.75 in.) 3/4 in.
37 22 mm (0.875 in.) 7/8 in.
38 25 mm (1 in.) 1 in.
39 29 mm (1.125 in.) 1-1/8 in.
40 32 mm (1.25 in.) 1-1/4 in.
41 35 mm (Metric only) 1-3/8 in.
42 38 mm (1.5 in.) 1-1/2 in.
43 45 mm (1.75 in.) 1-3/4 in.
44 50 mm (2 in.) 2 in.
45 60 mm (2.25 in.) 2-1/4 in.
46 64 mm (2.5 in.) 2-1/2 in.
47 2.2 mm (0.090 in.) 13 GA
48 3 mm (0.120 in.) 11 GA
49 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) 9 GA
50 4.5 mm (0.180 in.) 7 GA
51 5.5 mm (0.210 in.) 5 GA
52 4 mm (0.164 in.) 8 GA
53 5 mm (0.194 in.) 6 GA

57 70 mm (2.75 in.) 2-3/4 in.
58 75 mm (3 in.) 3 in.
60 85 mm (3.25 in.) 3-1/4 in.
61 90 mm (3.5 in.) 3-1/2 in.
62 95 mm (3.75 in.) 3-3/4 in.
63 100 mm (4 in.) 4 in.
65 110 mm (4.25 in.) 4-1/4 in.
66 115 mm (4.5 in.) 4-1/2 in.
67 120 mm (4.75 in.) 4-3/4 in.
68 125 mm (5 in.) 5 in.
70 135 mm (5.25 in.) 5-1/4 in.
71 140 mm (5.5 in.) 5-1/2 in.
72 145 mm (5.75 in.) 5-3/4 in.
73 150 mm (6 in.) 6 in.
75 160 mm (6.25 in.) 6-1/4 in.
76 165 mm (6.5 in.) 6-1/2 in.
77 170.0 mm (6.75 in.) 6-3/4 in.
78 7 in. (English only) 7 in.
80 185 mm (7.25 in.) 7-1/4 in.
81 190.0 mm (7.5 in.) 7-1/2 in.
82 195 mm (7.75 in.) 7-3/4 in.
83 200 mm (8 in.) 8 in.
84 215 mm (8.5 in.) 8-1/2 in.
85 230 mm (9 in.) 9-in.

86 240 mm (9.5 in.) 9-1/2 in.
87 255 mm (10 in.) 10 in.
88 265 mm (10.5 in.) 10-1/2 in.
89 280 mm (11 in.) 11 in.
90 290 mm (11.5 in.) 11-1/2 in.
91 305 mm (12 in.) 12 in.
92 9 mm (Metric only) 11/32 in.
100 0.55 mm (Metric only) 25 GA
101 0.70 mm (Metric only) 23 GA

Water Muffler
Add one of the following water muffler values to these variables:
V508 Plasma 1 water muffler V518 Plasma 2 water muffler
V528 Marker 1 water muffler V538 Marker 2 water muffler
Example: G59 V508 F1 – Plasma 1, water muffler installed.

 F1 = Installed
 F2 = Not installed
Waterjet nozzle size

Add one of the following orifice size values to the variable V556.
Example: G59 V556 F30 – Waterjet, 0.30 inch nozzle
F30 = 0.03 in. F40 = 0.04 in.
Waterjet orifice size

Add one of the following orifice size values to the variable V554.
Example: G59 V554 F10 – Waterjet, 0.010 inch orifice.
F10 = 0.010 inch F11 = 0.011 inch F12 = 0.012 inch
F14 = 0.014 inch F16 = 0.016 inch
Waterjet cut pressure

For waterjet cut pressure add F60000 to the variable V558.
Example: G59 V558 F60000 – Waterjet, cut pressure 60000 psi
Fuel gas for Oxyfuel

Add one of the following torch type values to the variable V563.
Example: G59 V512 F2 – Oxyfuel, Propane fuel
F1 = Acetylene F2 = Propane F3 = Natural Gas

F4 = Propylene F5 = Mapp

Oxyfuel tip type

Example: G59 V566 F1 – Oxyfuel, Standard tip type.
F1 = Standard
F2 = Divergent
F3 = Heavy Preheat
F4 = Divergent Heavy Preheat
Oxyfuel tip size

Example: G59 V565 F3 – Oxyfuel, 4/0 tip size.
F1 = 5/0 F2 = 5/0 ½ F3 = 4/0
F4 = 4/0 ½ F5 = 000 F6 = 000 ½
F7 = 00 F8 = 00 ½ F9 = 0
F10 = 0 ½ F11 = 1 F12 = 1 ½
F13 = 2 F14 = 2 ½ F15 = 3
F16 = 3 ½ F17 = 4 F18 = 4 ½
F19 = 5 F20 = 5 ½ F21 = 6
F22 = 6 ½ F23 = 7 F24 = 7 ½
F25 = 8 F26 = 8 ½ F27 = 9
F28 = 9 ½ F29 = 10 F30 = 10 ½
F31 = 11 F32 = 11 ½ F33 = 12

V6xx plasma height control variables
Use the following G59 V6xx variables to select process parameters that govern torch height control.
Plasma 1 Variables
Variable Name Range for Fx Example
V600 Plasma 1 Set Arc Voltage 10 to 300 volts F132
V601 Plasma 1 Pierce Time 0 to 9 seconds F0.5
Plasma 1 Pierce Height

V602 50 to 400% F200
Factor
0 to 1 in.
V603 Plasma 1 Cut Height F0.13 (inch)
(0 to 25.4 mm)
Plasma 1 Transfer Height

V604 50 to 400% F200
Factor
V605 Plasma 1 Cut Height Delay 0 to 5 seconds F2.00
Plasma 1 Kerf Detect

V606 Reacquire Time (Sensor 0 to 10 seconds F3.00
THC only)
F1 = Manual
V607 Plasma 1 Mode Select F2
F2 = Auto
Amperage depends on
V608 Plasma 1 Arc Current
plasma system
V613 Plasma 1 AVC Delay 0 to 10 seconds F2.25
Plasma 2 Variables
V625 Plasma 2 Set Arc Voltage 10 to 300 volts F250.00
V626 Plasma 2 Pierce Time 0 to 9 seconds F8.50
Plasma 2 Pierce Height

V627 50 to 400% F200.00
Factor
0 to 1 in.
V628 Plasma 2 Cut Height F0.75
(0 to 25.4 mm)
Plasma 2 Transfer Height

V629 50 to 400% F200.50
Factor
V630 Plasma 2 Cut Height Delay 0 to 5 seconds F2.00

Plasma 2 Kerf Detect

V631 Reacquire Time (Sensor 0 to 10 seconds F5.25
THC only)
F1 = Manual
V632 Plasma 2 Mode Select F2
F2 = Auto
Amperage depends on
V633 Plasma 2 Arc Current
plasma system
V638 Plasma 2 AVC Delay 0 to 10 seconds F2.25
Marker 1 Variables
V650 Marker 1 Set Arc Voltage 10 to 300 volts F250.00
Marker 1 Start Height

V652 50 to 400% F200.00
Factor
0 to 1 in.
V653 Marker 1 Mark Height F0.75
(0 to 25.4mm)
F1 = Manual
V657 Marker 1 Mode Select F2
F2 = Auto
Amperage depends on
V658 Marker 1 Arc Current
plasma system
V663 Marker 1 AVC Delay 0 to 10 seconds F2.25
Marker 2 Variables
V675 Marker 2 Set Arc Voltage 10 to 300 volts F250.00
Marker 2 Start Height

V677 50 to 400% F200.00
Factor
0 to 1 in.
V678 Marker 2 Mark Height F0.75
(0 to 25.4 mm)
F1 = Manual
V682 Marker 2 Mode Select F2
F2 = Auto
Amperage depends on
V683 Marker 2 Arc Current
plasma system
V688 Marker 2 AVC Delay 0 to 10 seconds F2.25

Phoenix also supports the following M codes for torch height control:
Code Description
Forces an IHS for cutting, regardless of the distance between cuts or

M07 HS
any previous M08 RT command.
Retracts to the Transfer Height instead of the Retract Height at the

M08 RT –x.xx end of a cut. The –x.xx variable represents the amount of time before
the end of a cut that the Cut Off command is issued.
Forces an IHS for marking, regardless of the distance between marks

M09 HS
or any previous M10 RT command
Retracts to the Transfer Height instead of the Retract Height at the

M10 RT
end of a mark.
THC Index Code
Use this command to raise the Sensor THC when it is in manual mode.
G00 Zx.xx Tx
 Index Sensor THC, to height Z distance for torch T number, in manual mode only.
Sample part program using THC index code

The following sample part program includes commands to change control modes and to raise the
Plasma 1 THC height in a corner by 0.25 inches:
Code Description
G59 V600 F155 Program arc voltage for first segment
G41 Enable left kerf compensation
M07 Cut on
G01 X0 Y3 Linear move
G59 V607 F1 Set plasma process 1 THC to manual mode
Raise THC 1 by 0.25 inches. (A negative value raises the THC when
G00 Z-.25 T1
the positive Z-axis direction is down.)
G59 V607 F2 Set plasma process 1 THC back to automatic mode
G59V600F165 Program the new arc voltage for the next segment
G01 X3 Y0 Linear move
M08 Cut off
G40 Disable kerf compensation
M02 End of program

V8xx waterjet variables
Use V8xx variables to select process parameters for Hypertherm’s HyPrecision™ waterjet systems.
V825 Pierce Type G59 V825 Fx Dx.x Tx.x Sx.x G59 V825 F2 D0.1 T10 S10
F1 = Dynamic Select Circular Pierce
Type with a circle
F2 = Circular
diameter of 0.1 inch
F3 = Wiggle for 10 seconds at 10
F4 = Stationary in/min.
Dx.xxx = Displacement,
0.254 – 25.4 mm (0.001 – 1.0 inch)
 Circle diameter for Circular pierce
 Segment length for Wiggle pierce
Tx.x = Pierce time in seconds,
0 – 9999.99
Sxxx = Pierce speed
2.54 – 2540 mm/min
(0.1 – 100 in/min)
V827 Low Pressure Pierce G59 V827 Fx Tx.x Pxxxx G59 V827 F1 T5 P30000
F0 = OFF Low pressure pierce
ON for 5 seconds at
F1 = ON
30000 psi.
F2 = Maintain until next G59 V827,
or a new cut chart is selected, or a
new part program is loaded.
Tx.x = Low pressure pierce time in
seconds 0 - 9999.99
Pxxxxx = Pump pressure 10,000 psi
to the cut pressure.
• All other G59 variables in the part program
must come before G59 V827 F2 and the
G04.
• Use G04 Xx Dwell for x seconds to allow
the waterjet pump to transition to low
pressure setting.
• Low pressure pierce time cannot exceed
the time set for normal piercing.
• Low pressure cannot be set below
10,000 psi.

V828 Cut Pressure G59 V828 Fxxxxxx G59 V828 F60000

Fxxxxxx = pump pressure in psi Cut pressure set to
• At this time 60000 is the only valid cut
60000 psi
pressure.
V829 Pierce Motion Delay G59 V829 Fx.x G59 V829 F3

Fx.x = 0 - 9.99 seconds Delay pierce motion
for 3 seconds after
M07 Cut On.
V830 Abrasive On Delay G59 V830 Fx.x or F-x.x G59 V830 F3
Fx.x = -1.0 – 5.0 seconds Delay starting the
abrasive flow for 3
seconds after M07
Cut On.
G59 V830 F-1
Start the abrasive
flow 1 second
before the M07 Cut
On.

V831 Abrasive Off Delay G59 V831 Fx.x or F-x.x G59 V831 F3
Fx.x = -1 - 9.99 seconds Delay turning off the
abrasive flow for
 Abrasive Off Delay and Water
3 seconds after
Off Delay run concurrently.
M08 Cut Off.
G59 V831 F-1
Turn off the abrasive
flow 1 second
before the M08 Cut
Off.
V832 Water Off Delay G59 V832 Fx.x or F-x.x G59 V832 F3
Fx.x = - 1 – 9.99 seconds Delay turning off the
water flow for
 Abrasive Off Delay and Water
3 seconds after
Off Delay run concurrently.
M08 Cut Off.
G59 V832 F-1
Turn off the water
flow 1 second
before the M08 Cut
Off.
V837 Cut Height G59 V837 Fx.x G59 V837 F0.3
Fx.x = 0.254 - 25.4 mm (0.01 - 1.0 Set Cut Height to
inch) 0.3 inch.
V838 Waterjet Mode G59 V838 Fx G59 V838 F3
Fx = Set Waterjet Mode
to Q3 Medium.
F1 – Q1 Rough
F2 – Q2 Coarse
F3 – Q3 Medium
F4 – Q4 Smooth
F5 – Q5 Fine
F6 – Q6 Marking - No abrasive


XPR Part Programs
XPR program codes differ in the following two scenarios:

 Basic cutting and marking (without CAM part programs or G59 codes). See Basic cutting
and marking below.
 Cutting and marking with a part program outputted from computer aided manufacturing
(CAM) software, such as ProNest. See page 59.
Basic cutting and marking
Basic cutting and marking refers to each of the following scenarios:

 Cut or mark without a part program created with CAM software.
 Select a simple shape from the Shape Library, but cancel processing it through ProNest
CNC.
 Use a part program generated in CAM software, but DISABLE the following overrides on
the Setups > Cutting screen in Phoenix: EIA G59 Code, Process Select, EIA Kerf, and EIA
F-Code Program Code.
 If you are using a ProNest part program that includes marking, but you
disabled the use of G59 codes, selections on the Cut Chart screen in
Phoenix override selections in the part program. In this scenario, for
example, Phoenix interprets the M07 AR or M07 N2 in a ProNest part
program as an M09 (Marker 1 On) and uses the marking gas selected on
the Cut Chart screen.

5 XPR Part Programs
Basic process selection and overrides

With basic cutting and marking, you do not need to provide any codes to select or override process
parameters. Instead, you can:
 Select the process on the Cut Chart screen.
 Select parameters at the top of the Cut Chart screen first. Based on your
selection in the top field, Phoenix limits the parameters available to select
in the fields below.
 Override process parameters (by editing the values on the Process screen, Cutting screen,
or Process Data Watch Window).
 Process override selections cannot be saved for reuse when doing basic
cutting and marking. When the CNC reloads a cut chart, the original cut
chart values are restored and previously used overrides are lost.
The Record ID number on the Cut Chart screen refers to the record in the XPR cut chart database
for your selected process. The Process ID is a number that represents the XPR process for cutting
or marking. The Record ID and Process ID numbers cannot be edited directly. The marking process
used is selected on the Plasma 1 Cut Chart screen for XPR marking.
Basic code view

To view the part program code when doing basic cutting or marking, use the Text Editor or EIA Text
view in Phoenix (Shape Manager > Shape Wizard or Shape Manager > Text Editor).
Code definitions and exceptions

Part program codes for basic cutting and marking with XPR are included in EIA RS-274D Program
Support on page 9.
Marking with a basic part program uses legacy marking codes as follows:
 M09 / M10 (Enable Marker 1 / Disable Marker 1)
 M13 / M14 (Enable Marker 2 / Disable Marker 2)
 M36 T3 / M36 T4 (Select Marker 1 / Select Marker 2)
For text marking information, see Marker Font Generator on page 81.
 True Hole is not supported with basic cutting.

XPR Part Programs 5
CAM software part programs for XPR
XPR part programs output from ProNest (or other CAM software) support many codes in the list of
Directly Supported EIA Codes on page 10. However, there are some exceptions and additional
codes specific to XPR as explained in this section.
 If you have a part program that was created for an HPRXD, Hypertherm
strongly recommends that you create a new part program for XPR. For
more information, see Appendix A in Cut and Mark with an XPR on an
EDGE Connect CNC (809900).
Process selection
With XPR, one G59 command at the beginning of the CAM posted part program assigns the XPR
to Plasma 1 or 2 and tells the CNC which record in the XPR cut chart database to use. The single
cut chart record contains all of the process parameters for cutting, marking, and True Hole (when
applicable).
The standard format of a G59 command line in an XPR part program output from CAM software is
as follows:
G59 V509 Fxxxxx
Where:
 G59 = Load a variable
 V509 = Load Plasma 1*
 Fxxxxx = Cut chart record ID
* If the XPR is assigned to Plasma 2, replace V509 with V519: G59 V519 Fxxxxx
Example: G59 V509 F11189 = Load Plasma 1 and use record 11189 (80 A O2/Air) in the cut
chart database
When the CNC reads the M07 (Cut On) command in the part program, the CNC sends the
process ID from record number 11189 to the XPR. The XPR and the CNC load the associated
cutting process parameters (listed below).
Cut chart process parameters loaded from the cut chart record
• Arc Voltage • Cut Speed • Pierce Height
• Cut Current • Gas type and • Pierce Time
• Cut Height flow rate • Transfer Height
• Kerf
An operator at the CNC cannot override the cut chart parameters listed above.

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Process overrides
To modify an XPR part program, modify the cut chart in ProNest (or other CAM software) and output
the modified part program to use in Phoenix.
A single G59 V509 Fxxxxx command in the part program

automatically populates the XPR Process Selection fields.
An override code on the M07 line in the part

program modifies these values.

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Process override codes

CAM software, such as ProNest, adds process override codes to the M07 line in XPR part
programs. These codes indicate which standard value from the cut chart record to override with the
specified value. See Table 1.
Table 1 – Process parameter override codes
Override code Description Valid range
AVO Arc Voltage Override 50 VDC – 300 VDC
AVD Arc Voltage Delay Override* 0.01 second – 10 seconds
-100% through +200% when current is

CCO Cut Current Override
less than 30 A, otherwise ±100%
CHD Cut Height Delay Override 1 – 10 seconds
CHT Cut Height Override 0.02 inch – 2 inches
MAF Mix AR Flow Override ±50%
MHF Mix H2 Flow Override ±50%
MNF Mix N2 Flow Override ±50%
PCF Plasma Cut Flow Override ±100%
50% – 400% of cut height (specified as an

PHT Pierce Height Override**
absolute value in inches or mm)

PJH Puddle Jump Height Override
PTO Pierce Time Override 0.001 second – 10 seconds
SCF Shield Cut Flow Override ±100%
SPF Shield Pierce Flow Override ±100%

THT Transfer Height Override**
* Also called automatic voltage control (AVC) delay.
** See page 62.
Examples:
 M07 AVO116 = Cut On and use an arc voltage of 116 (instead of standard arc voltage
value from the cut chart record referenced on the G59 line).
 M07 AVD5= Cut On and delay automatic voltage control by 5 seconds.
 Make sure that the following Program Code settings are enabled on the
Cutting screen in Phoenix (Setups > Cutting): EIA G59 Code Override,
Process Select Override, EIA Kerf Override, and EIA F-Code Override.

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 Process overrides applied on the M07 line remain in effect until the next
M07 command which reloads the standard cut chart values.
Pierce height and transfer height overrides

Pierce height and transfer height are defined in the cut chart as absolute values (in inches or
millimeters). For XPR, pierce height and transfer height overrides are independent of cut height.
Example: M07 CHT0.5 THT0.25 = Cut On, use a 0.5 inch cut height, and use a 0.25 inch transfer
height
The CHT and THT override values are used instead of the cut height and transfer height values from
the cut chart record referenced on the G59 line. PHT is not included on the M07 line in the above
example, so the pierce height value from the cut chart record referenced on the G59 line is used.
V6xx codes
Prior to the release of the XPR plasma power supply, process overrides were applied with G59
V6xx Fvalue codes. Instead of using a part program that contains legacy V6xx codes with XPR,
replace the entire part program using CAM software.
 V600 and V607 height control override codes are still supported in XPR
for bevel cutting. However, the V6xx code must appear below the M07
(Cut On) command in the part program. No other V6xx override codes are
supported with XPR.

XPR Part Programs 5
Marking codes
The marking codes used in XPR part programs created with CAM software, such as ProNest, are
defined in Table 2. These codes differ from the marking codes that are used with other plasma
power supplies and when doing basic marking with XPR. All cutting process parameters from the
cut chart record will be used unless a process or marking override appears on the M07 line.
Table 2 – Marking codes and definitions specific to XPR part programs output from CAM software
EIA code Result with XPR
M07 N2 Enables marking with Nitrogen

M07 AR Enables marking with Argon
M07 N2 HS With XPR, forces an IHS for marking, regardless of the distance between marks or
OR any previous M08 command.
M07 AR HS
M36 T1 Select Plasma 1 process (for cutting and marking).
 M36 T1 must appear before G59 V509 Fxxxx. See

page 59.
M36 T2 Select Plasma 2 process (for cutting and marking).
 M36 T2 must appear before G59 V519 Fxxxx. See

page 59.
Fx Indicates marking speed (when x is replaced with the marking speed).

The marking speed may be the value from the cut chart or an override value (if speed overrides
are enabled and you specified a marking speed override in the cut chart in your CAM
software).
Example:
M07 N2
F250.
 Fx must appear below the M07 AR or M07 N2 line.
M08 M08 disables cutting and marking.

M08 only disables marking if the marking override appears on the M07 line.

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EIA code Result with XPR
M08 RF Retracts to Full Retract height at the end of a cut or mark.

Works only with Sensor THC.
M08 RT –x.xx If the skip IHS distance is >0, retracts to the Transfer Height (instead of the Retract
Height) and skips IHS at the end of a cut or mark.
The –x.xx variable represents the amount of time before the end of a cut or mark that
the Cut Off (also the Marker Off) command is issued.
M08 Txx.xx Cut Off or Marker Off with time delay.
T = Temporary Optional Time Delay from –1 to 99.99 seconds
Marker offsets The marker offset commands provided in the Directly Supported EIA Codes on
page 10 are not supported for XPR Marking done with Plasma 1 and Plasma 2.
Marking text
If you are marking text, refer to Text Marking with ProNest and Phoenix (Application Note 809850)
available at www.hypertherm.com/docs.
Legacy marking codes

Part programs for marking with XPR that are created with CAM software, such as ProNest, do NOT
include the following codes that are used for marking with HPRXD:
 Marker offsets (Only supported when using a third party marking tool or drill.)
 M09 / M10 (Enable Marker 1/ Disable Marker 1)*
 M13 / M14 (Enable Marker 2 / Disable Marker 2)*
 M36 T3 / M36 T4 (Select Marker 1 Process / Select Marker 2 Process)*
* These codes are supported in XPR part programs when doing basic cutting or marking. See page 57.
 If you have a part program that contains the above legacy codes,
Hypertherm recommends that you create a new part program
specific to XPR.
 There is a manual way to use a legacy part program to mark M09 codes
with oxyfuel powder and cut M07 codes with XPR. For more details, refer
to Mark with Oxyfuel Powder and Cut with XPR with Legacy Part
Programs (Application Note 811230).

XPR Part Programs 5
True Hole codes

ProNest adds the TH code on the M07 (Cut On) command line to tell Phoenix and the XPR to
override the standard cutting process parameters with True Hole cutting process parameters (on
True Hole-compatible circles only).
Example: M07 TH
A ProNest part program also automatically applies varying speeds across multiple hole segments to
complete the True Hole technique.
Interior contour codes

For parts with interior contours such as slots, arcs, or holes that are not True Hole-compatible, CAM
software includes the O2S code on the M07 (Cut On) command line. The O2S code tells Phoenix
and the XPR to override the standard cutting process parameters with the O2/O2 cutting process
parameters from the cut chart record.
Example: M07 O2S
THC Index Code

XPR part programs do not have unique THC index codes. See page 52 for information about THC
index codes.
XPR part program format guidelines and examples

Hypertherm CNCs require that certain codes be in specific positions in the part program.
Here are some guidelines on the order of codes in XPR part programs output from ProNest and
other CAM software:
 Process selection: A G59 V5xx Fxxxxx code is included at the beginning of the part
program to select the cut chart record (which contains all process parameters for cutting,
marking, and True Hole if applicable).
 The G59 command must precede the G41 or G42 code.
 Once the program selects the cut chart, the G59 V5xx code does not need to be
re-issued unless the program requires a change in process (a new cut chart).
 Kerf compensation: The G41 (Enable Left Kerf Compensation) or G42 (Enable Right Kerf
Compensation) must immediately precede the M07 command line.

5 XPR Part Programs
 Cutting tool activation: Each cut or mark in the part starts with M07 (Cut On) or
M07 AR/N2 (Marker On) and ends with M08 (Cut Off or Marker Off).
 With XPR, the marking tool is also the cutting tool.
 The M07 command must appear after the G41 or G42 kerf compensation command.
 Process overrides: All cutting process parameters from the cut chart record will be used
unless a process or marking override appears on the M07 line. See Process overrides on
page 60 and Marking codes on page 63.
 Legacy G59 V6xx Fxx codes (described on page 62) must appear below
the M07 (Cut On) code in the part program. Otherwise, the M07
command will overwrite the override value with the value from the cut
chart.

XPR Part Programs 5
Sample XPR cutting part program

Below is a sample part program that was output from CAM software to cut a circle with XPR.
G20
G91
(CutPro Wizard - Load Material: Mild Steel;5.1698" x 5.4627";1.")
M36 T1
M37 T1
G00Y0.2929
G59 V509 F11956 Loads record 11956 (130 A O2/Air) in the cut chart database on Plasma 1
(130Amp O2/Air)
G43X0.161
G41
M07 HS Enables cutting and forces IHS
M51
F20.
G03X1.4142Y1.4142I0.7071J0.7071
G02I1.5556J1.5556
M50
G03X-0.7071I-0.3536J-0.3536
M08
G40
M51
M19
M02

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Sample XPR marking part program

Below is a sample part program that was output from CAM software to mark a circle with XPR.
G20
G91
(CutPro Wizard - Load Material: Mild Steel;4.4" x 4.4";1.")
M36 T1
M37 T1
G00Y2.2
G59 V509 F11956 Loads record 11956 (130 A O2/Air) in the cut chart database on Plasma 1
(130Amp O2/Air)
M07 HS N2 Forces IHS and enables marking with Nitrogen
M51
F250.
G02I2.2J0.
M50 H-0.02
G01Y0.25
M08
M19
M02
 XPR uses Plasma 1 and Plasma 2 for cutting and marking.

Advanced Feature Codes
Kerf Table Codes
Code Description
G59 D1-200Xxx Sets kerf table variable from 1 – 200
G41 D1-200 Enables Left Kerf using a Kerf Table variable
G42 D1-200 Enables Right Kerf using a Kerf Table variable
G43 D1-200 Changes current kerf value via Kerf Table using previously set left or right kerf
Special Kerf and G59 Code Settings
Kerf Override
By default, this option is enabled. If the parameter is disabled, all kerf value codes (G41 X, G42 X,
G43 X, etc.) are ignored. The Load Kerf Table variable is also ignored. This parameter cannot be
changed while the part program is paused.
G59 Code Override

By default, this option is enabled. If the parameter is disabled, all G59 codes are ignored. The
parameter cannot be changed while the part program is paused.

6 Advanced Feature Codes
Parallel Kerf Enable for Hole Center Piercing

This parameter allows the kerf to be enabled in parallel with the first segment of cut motion that
follows the Enable Kerf command. Kerf location is interpolated in parallel with the first cut segment
so that the kerf offset is reached by the end of the first cut segment. The overall effect on a radial
lead-in is to turn it into a spiral lead-in. This parameter allows all current part programs and nests to
take advantage of parallel kerf enable without being re-posted. Enable or disable this feature in the
Status / Program Code section of the Cutting screen.
 Make sure Parallel Kerf Enable is disabled for True Hole® part programs.
Tilt / Rotator Part Codes
Code Description
G00 Avalue Sets tilt angle as a preparatory command – A is the angle value in degrees
G00 XYvalue Avalue Performs Linear Interpolation of Tilt angle along line segment.
G00 Avalue Fvalue Sets tilt angle – Angle value in degrees with a speed command in RPM
M28 Disables Follower
M29 Enables Follower
M90 Preparatory Cmd – Aligns Rotator to Tangent angle of next cut segment
M90- Align rotator when not using shortest path motion
M75 A axis/Tilt Goto Home Cmd – Rapid Index
G00 Cxx Move to rotate C position
G01 Cxx Fxx Move to rotate C position with Speed “F” command
G00 C180- Rotate Axis align 180 degrees will continue to rotate in the proper direction
G00 C-180- Rotate Axis align -180 degrees will continue to rotate in the proper direction
G01 C180- Fxx Rotate Axis align 180 degrees with speed
G01 C-180- Fxx Rotate Axis align -180 degrees with speed

Advanced Feature Codes 6
Station Select Codes
Stations (Lifter and THCs) can be selected and deselected using the following EIA-274D program
codes. To override the part program, enable Process Select override and Station Select Override in
the Status / Program Code section of the Cutting screen.
Code Description
M19 Tvalue Cancel All Station Selections
M37 Tvalue Select Station 1- 20 (Tvalue)
M38 Tvalue Deselect Station 1- 20 (Tvalue)
Additionally, these Station Select program codes can be overridden with the station inputs to the CNC.
Process Select Codes
Process selections can be made using a EIA-274D program code in the following format.
Example: M36 Tx
 M36 = Select Process
 Tx = Process name, where:
 T1 = Plasma Process 1
 T2 = Plasma Process 2
 T3 = Marker Process 1*
 T4 = Marker Process 2*
 T6 = Waterjet
* For XPR part programs, see Marking codes on page 63.
Automatic Plate Alignment Codes
Three point alignment distance and speeds can be defined with the following EIA format program
code:
G66D100B300C30
Where:
 G66 = 3-point alignment command
 Dxx = Distance between two plate edge reference points
 Bxx = Rapid feed rate for distance (D) motion
 Cxx = Slow feed rate for the distance to the edge

Automatic Torch Spacing
The automatic torch spacing feature uses part program codes and CNC outputs to position cutting
stations for multiple torch cutting processes.
To enable Automatic Torch Spacing:
1. Choose Setups > Password > Machine Setups and choose ON for Automatic Torch Spacing.
Save the values.
2. In the Cutting screen, under Status and Program Code, set Auto Torch Spacing Override to
Enabled.
In this process, the primary torch station has a fixed mount to the transverse axis and the other
secondary torch stations have the ability to clamp to the mechanics of the transverse axis during use
or lock to the gantry or beam when not in use.
For the example, in the following illustration, Torch 1 is the primary station and Torch 2-4 are the
secondary stations.
Typical use is as follows:
1. Unclamp and unlock all stations (except the first which is fixed and slides the others).
2. Go to Home Command on Transverse Axis (M77 or M78 depending on orientation).
CNC
Gantry
Cutting
3. Clamp and Unlock all carriages and G00 index inward on transverse (optional command - may
be used to space all stations away from edge / OT switch of machine).

4. Lock and Unclamp all and G00 index to space first station (remember-first station has no
clamping/locking on board).
CNC
Gantry
Cutting
5. Unlock and Clamp next station and G00 index to space the next station.
CNC
Gantry
Cutting
6. Repeat step 5 until as many stations as needed are spaced.
 Homing also automatically includes the commands necessary to push the

stations to the side and lock or clamp them whenever the transverse is
homed, if Auto Torch Spacing is enabled. Unclamp / Clamp and
Unlock / Lock commands execute a one second delay before moving.

Automatic Torch Spacing Program Codes
Code Description
M32 Unclamp / Unlock All Stations
M33 Unclamp / Lock All Stations
M34 Clamp / Unlock All Stations
M34Txx Clamp / Unlock T Station, where T = 1 through 19
M35 Clamp / Unlock All Stations Mirror
M35Txx Clamp / Unlock Mirror T Station, where T = 1 through 19
M77 Go to Home position Y Axis
M78 Go to Home position X Axis
G00 Xxx Yx Traverse command where x = value to move the desired axes a distance.
Automatic Torch Spacing I/O

Station Lock 1–19: Locks the unused torch station to the gantry or beam when not in use.
Station Clamp 1–19: Clamps the selected torch station to the transverse axis for standard cutting.
Station Mirror 1–19: Clamps the selected torch station to the transverse axis for mirrored cutting.
Example Part Program
The transverse axis is configured as the X axis.
Three station cut of 20 inch vertical rip.
Code Description
G70 English Units
G91 Incremental Mode
G99 X1 Y0 I0 J0 Axes Preset zero Scaling
M32 Unclamp / Unlock All Stations
M78 Home X Axis (move all stations to Home position)
M34 Clamp All / Unlock All
G00X2Y0 Traverse X axis 2 inches (to move off edge/switch)
M33 Unclamp All / Lock All
G00X10Y0 Traverse X axis 10 inches (to set 10 inch space – station 1)

Code Description
M34 T1 Clamp Station 1 / Unlock Station 1
G00X10Y0 Traverse X axis 10 inches (to set 10 inch space – station 2)
M34 T2 Clamp Station 2 / Unlock Station 2
G41 Left Kerf
M07 Cut On
G01 X0 Y20 Line segment (Y axis 20 inches)
M08 Cut Off
G40 Kerf Off
M02 End of Program
Dual Transverse cutting
The EDGE Connect supports dual transverse without beveling on cutting machines. See the Dual
Transverse Setup and Operation Application Note (807610) on Hypertherm.com for more
information.
To set up this type of table:
1. EtherCAT drives should be set up in the following physical order:

 1: Rail
 2: Transverse
 3: Dual Gantry
 4: Sensor THC1
 5: Dual Transverse
 6: Sensor THC2 (if a second THC is used)
2. After these drives and axes are set, enable dual transverse. From the Main screen, select
Setups > Password and enter the NRT password (no rotate and tilt).
 The NRT password allows the use of dual transverse axis without dual
bevel axes systems. The RT password reverses this setup.
3. The measurement units (English or metric) that are used in the drives must match the units that
are used in the CNC.
4. Park Dual Head 1 and Park Dual Head 2 are both required I/O points that must be assigned for
either Park Dual Head 1 or Park Dual Head 2 to function.

Beveling
Hypertherm supports several software beveling options. The following sections describe the
software beveling options available. Hypertherm does not support the mechanical design of bevel
heads.
Contour Bevel Head for Oxyfuel Cutting (CBH)

The CBH axis supports a rotational motion bevel for oxyfuel cutting process. There is no tilting axis
with CBH. The CBH axis is either set up on Axis 3 or Axis 4, depending on whether dual gantry or
Sensor THC axes are enabled and assigned to Axis 3. The beveling codes M28, M29, M90, and
M76 (described in the M and G Codes Used for Beveling section), can be used with CBH. A CBH
axis cannot be defined when tilt rotator or dual tilt rotator axes are enabled on the Machine
Setups screen.
The program code M90 is typically used at the beginning of a part program to align the rotational
axis before cutting begins. The M76 code is used at the end of the part program to bring the CBH
back to its rotational home position.
Tilt Rotator Plasma Bevel

The tilt rotator is assigned to Axes 5 and 6 and supports plasma beveling. The preferred tilt rotator
settings include No Scaled Rotator, No Dual Tilting Rotator and No Transformation. These are the
simplest settings and work well for bevel mechanical designs in which the torch center point is
directly in line with the tilt and rotate axes.
Some plasma bevel designs require that the rotator motion be scaled. The Scaled Rotator setting
allows the rotational axis motion to be scaled directly by this parameter. It is the responsibility of the
machine/bevel designer to determine the value for this setting, if it is required.
Some plasma bevel designs require dual tilting axes. Dual Tilting Mode 1 is used for most standard
dual tilting systems where both tilt axes move through +/- 45 degrees to achieve the desired tilt and
rotation motions. Mode 2 is a special form of dual tilting axis in which special equations control the
motion. If Dual Tilting mode is needed, and special equations are needed, the machine/bevel
designer must calculate and provide them. Hypertherm determines the amount of time that is
required to add these equations to a new Dual Tilting mode for the customer.
Note that BACF, described in the Bevel Angle Change on the Fly (BACF) section, is not supported
for dual tilting bevel designs. In addition, even though both axes are dual tilting, they are still referred
to as rotate and tilt axes on all screens, as the effective motions are still rotation and tilt.
Some plasma bevel designs require a transformation of the rotate and tilt axes motion to achieve the
proper motion. The transformation allows the torch to be at the correct bevel angle and orientation
to the cut for the given bevel mechanical design. The machine/bevel designer must provide these
equations if they are needed. Hypertherm determines the amount of time that is required to add
these equations to a new Transformation mode for the customer. See Bevel Angle Change on the
Fly (BACF) on page 78 for more information.

The beveling codes M28, M29, M90, M75, and M76 can be used with tilt rotator. See M and G
Codes Used for Beveling on page 78 for more information.
M90 is typically used at the beginning of the part to align the rotational axis before cutting begins.
M75 and M76 are used at the end of the part to bring the tilt rotator back to its vertical home
position.
Dual Tilt Rotator Plasma Bevel

The dual tilt rotator is assigned to Axes 8 and 9 and supports a second plasma beveling system. All
of the settings described in the Tilt Rotator Plasma Bevel section also apply to the dual tilt rotator.
In addition, the dual tilt rotator can also have its own dual transverse axis assigned to Axis 7. When
there is a dual transverse axis assigned, the two plasma bevel systems are homed to opposite sides
of the machine. The dual transverse axis allows the two transverse axes to be independently parked
and unparked, spaced, and mirrored to each other using the M84 through M92 commands
described in M and G Codes Used for Beveling.
Include the following code sequences in your torch spacing part programs:
 M91Yxx – Moves Head 2 Yxx inches from Bevel Head 1
 M92Yxx – Moves Head 1 Yxx inches from Bevel Head 2
These spacing commands establish a relative spacing between the heads regardless of where the
heads are actually located. Only one of these commands should be used at one time. If Head 1
needs to be at a specific position before head 2 is positioned in relation to Head 1, then the
command sequence is:
 M89 – Park Head 2
 G01 Yxx – Move Head 1 to actual coordinate
 M88 – Unpark Head 2
 M91Yxx – Space Head 2 in relation to Head 1 by Yxx inches
 M02 – End Program – Used if this is a standalone Torch Spacing program
Likewise, if Head 2 needs to be at a specific position before Head 1 is positioned in relation to

Head 2, then the command sequence is:
 M87 – Park Head 1
 G01 Yxx – Move Head 2 to actual coordinate
 M86 – Unpark Head 1
 M92Yxx – Space Head 1 from Head 2 by Yxx inches
 M02 – End Program – if this is a standalone torch spacing program

Bevel Angle Change on the Fly (BACF)

BACF allows the tilt axis to change position in parallel with X and Y motion, instead of only in a
preparatory G00 'Axx' command. 'G01,02,03 X Y I J Axx' is supported for true rotate and tilt bevel
mechanical designs. BACF is not supported for dual tilting bevel mechanical designs.
The 'Axx' command (where xx = the bevel angle) executes in parallel with X and Y motion. The
A angle is reached at the end of the segment.
All BACF motions are only performed if the maximum speed of the appropriate axis is not exceeded
by excess X and Y speed, or by Max Tilt or Rotator Max speeds that are too low.
RACF – Rotate Angle Change on the Fly

RACF allows rotate angle change on the fly interpolated along with X, Y motion so that cuts can be
made on more than one side of a square tube when it is rotated during the cut. The THC must be
able to respond to the arc voltage fast enough during the tube rotation.
G01,02,03 X Y I J Cxx is the command that is used.
The transverse backs up or moves ahead to account for the change in part location due to the CBH
or rotary axis tube rotation.
M and G Codes Used for Beveling

The following lists of the M and G codes can be used for beveling.
Kerf Table Commands to Change Kerf During Multi-pass, Multi-bevel Cuts

G59 D(1-200) Xvalue: Sets the kerf table variable from 1-200
G41 D(1-200): Enables the left kerf using a kerf table variable
G42 D(1-200): Enables the right kerf using a kerf table variable
G43 D(1-200): Changes the current kerf value via kerf table using previously set left or right kerf
Tilt/Rotator Commands
G00 Aangle in degrees: Sets Tilt angle as a preparatory command
G01 X Y Aangle in degrees: Performs Tilt BACF
M28: Disables follower
M29: Enables follower
M90: Aligns rotator to tangent angle of next cut segment
M75: A axis/tilt go to home command – rapid index

M76: C axis/rotate go to home command – rapid index
Dual Tilt/Rotator Commands Used with Dual Plasma Bevel Systems

M84: Disable mirror Head 2
M85: Enable mirror Head 2
M86: Unpark Head 1
M87: Park Head 1
M88: Unpark Head 2
M89: Park Head 2
M91 Yxxxx: Space Head 2 xxxx millimeters
M92 Yxxxx: Space Head 1 xxxx millimeters
Tube cutting with bevel command
G00 or G01 Px Ax Tx Sx Rx Xx or Yx Rotate Transverse 2 axis for square or rectangular tube

cutting.
P = +/- 180 degrees
A = Tilt angle
F = Rotational speed in RPM (optional only for G01. Not used for G00)
Drilling and Tapping using a PLC

EDGE Connect and Phoenix now support a software PLC called PLC Connect. For information on
PLC Connect, refer to the PLC Connect Application Note (809570) available at
www.hypertherm.com/docs.
All Possible Axis Assignments
 Axis 1 – Transverse or Rail

 Axis 2 – Rail or Transverse

 Axis 3 – Dual Gantry, CBH or Sensor THC

 Axis 4 – CBH or Sensor THC
 Axis 5 – Rotate or Sensor THC
 Axis 6 – Tilt or Sensor THC
 Axis 7 – Dual Transverse or Sensor THC
 Axis 8 – Dual Rotate or Sensor THC
 Axis 9 – Dual Tilt or Sensor THC
 Axis 10 – Sensor THC
Special Passwords
NRT – No Rotate Tilt

The NRT password allows you to use a dual transverse axis without physically having the tilt rotator
and dual tilt rotator drives and motors. The Tilt Rotator Axes screens are still visible, but are not
used. They are typically used when non-bevel 2-torch servo spacing with vertical cutting is needed
with a dual transverse. This password remains in effect after the CNC is powered off.
RT – Rotate Tilt
The RT password re-enables the use of the tilt rotator and dual tilt rotator drives and motors with a
dual transverse system. This password is needed only if the NRT password has previously been
used. This password remains in effect after the CNC is powered off.
1RT - 1 Rotate Tilt

The 1RT password enables the Rotate and Tilt axes but not Dual Rotate and Dual Tilt axes. 1RT can
also be used to add a second station for I-cutting on a cutting machine that also supports a bevel
head.

Subparts
Subparts allow you to call and execute a separate part file within a part program using a simple line
of text.
To configure a subroutine part for use, the user must first create a folder on the CNC hard drive
named “SUBPARTS”. To create a folder on the hard drive, select Load From Disk. With the folder
location highlighted, press the + key to create a new folder.
Save the part program in the SUBPARTS folder.
To execute the part, insert a line of code within the part program with the following format.
PFILENAME
Start the line of code with the letter P to indicate that a Sub Part is to be executed, followed by the
filename for the desired part program.

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For example, to execute subpart L-Bracket after completing a simple 5" x 5" square with a
programmed traverse, the part program would look something like the following example:
(Rectangle – Piece)
G20
G91
G99 X1 Y0 I0 J0
G41
M07
G01 X-5.2 Y0
G01 X0 Y5
G01 X5 Y0
G01 X0 Y-5.2
M08
G00 X.75 Y0
PL-BRACKET
G40
M02

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When it is executed, this program will be represented as the original part plus the additional subpart
and will include the programmed traverse.
 Subparts can also contain subparts. After being translated by the CNC,
the final text of the part will contain the complete text of the original part
and subpart.

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Marker Font Generator
The Marker Font Generator (also called the Phoenix Text Marker) labels or identifies parts with a
marking device before cutting. This is accomplished by use of a simple command string within the
part program code to call existing English text characters (fonts) and execute marking of the
selected text.
 If your marking job requires non-English text or asynchronous stops, do

not use the Marker Font Generator. Instead, use ProNest Scribe Text. See
kb.hyperthermcam.com/.
Marker Font Generator program code
The Marker Font Generator program code uses a specific command string format to provide
information on the marker font source location, scale factor, angle, marker tool, tool offset and text.
Each section or information block in the command string is separated by a space. The format and
definition of each command code is outlined in Table 3 on page 86.

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Table 3 – Marker Font Generator command codes and default values
Code Command Default Value Note
Fx Font 1= Internal (always ALL CAPS)

Sx Scale 1.0
Ax Angle 0.0
Mx Marker 1 = Marker 1 For XPR, use 0.
Ox Offset 1 = Marker Offset 1 When cutting and

marking with the same
tool, set the offset to 0
(O0).
Rx Retract 0 = No Retract to Transfer

Gx Gas 0 = No XPR Marking Gas Only required with XPR.
Vx Speed 0 = No F-Code Override
 If a value is not present for a specific information block, the default values
will be used.
Sample marking tool command string:

<F1 S1 A0 M1 O1 R1 <TEST 123> or <R1 <TEST 123>
Sample command string for HPR or any cutting tool other than XPR:
<F1 S2 A45 M1 O0 R1 G1 V100 <TEST 123>
Sample XPR command string:

<F1 S2 A45 M0 O0 R1 G1 V100 <TEST 123>
Where:
<: The program command must begin with the “<” symbol to indicate that the Marker Font
Generator feature is being used.
F: The first block of information is the Font Source location. The “F” is followed by a digit to indicate
the location where the font is stored:
 1 = an internal font in the control software (All CAPS)
 2 = a font located on the CNC hard drive
 3 = a font from diskette or USB memory
If no font is found at the selected location, the default internal font will be used. For the
example given, the font location would be from the hard drive.
S: The second information block determines the scale of the text. The “S” is followed by a number
that indicates the scale factor. This number can be a decimal value. For the HPR and XPR examples
given, the scale factor is twice the original font dimensions.

Marker Font Generator 8
A: The third information block determines the angle of the text. The “A” is followed by a number that
indicates the degree of angle. This number can be a decimal value. For the HPR and XPR examples
given, the degree of the angle is 45.
M: The fourth information block determines the Marker Tool to be used. The “M” is followed by the
number of the marker tool (Marker Enable Output) to use. Up to two marker enables are supported.
For XPR, use 0 (M0).
O: The fifth information block determines the tool Offset. The “O” is followed by a number to indicate
to use one of the nine different tool offsets previously configured in control setups. The marking tool
command string example on page 86 indicates that tool offset number 1 should be used.
 When cutting and marking with the same tool, set the offset to 0 (O0).
R: The sixth information block determines if a Retract to Transfer is used at the end of each segment
of the marked text. The "R" is followed by a number to indicate the type of retract:
0 = retract to the Retract Height value* at the end of each segment
1 = retract to Transfer Height on all text string segments, except for the last segment which
retracts to the Retract Height value* before moving to the next location on the plate
2 = retract to Transfer Height at the end of all segments
* Specify the Retract Height value on the Process screen in Phoenix.
G: The seventh information block determines the type of marking gas used for XPR marking. The
"G" is followed by a number to indicate the type of gas:
0 = none
1 = argon
2 = nitrogen
V: The eighth information block determines if the default marking speed is overridden with another
speed. The "V" is followed by a number to indicate the new marking speed. Zero indicates that the
default marking speed will be used. This number can be a decimal value.
< >: The final information block is used to specify the marker text to be executed. The text must be
enclosed in the “<” and “>” marks to be valid and understood as the selected text. For the example
given, the marker text executed would be “TEST 123”.
To improve the ease of use for the part program designer and control operator, the marker font
generator always inserts a traverse segment to return to the original start point at the beginning of
the marking text.

Examples
Marking tool example
When the marking tool code example <F1 S1 A0 M1 O1 R1 <TEST 123> is translated by the
CNC, it generates the Marker Text “TEST 123” on the plate as shown here in Shape WizardTM.
 Shape Wizard is only intended for previewing marker text. To edit marker
text, use the Phoenix Text Editor (Shape Manager > Text Editor). The
Shape Wizard does not currently support all marker text command codes.

XPR example
Here is an example of how the part program for a rectangle appears in the Phoenix Text Editor when
you add the following marker font generator command: <F1 S2 A45 M0 O0 R1 G1 V100 <TEST
123>.
Marker Font Generator font options
Internal Fonts
The internal fonts located within the control software are 1-inch high and are limited to characters
available on the control keypad. Alphabetical characters are limited to upper case (ALL CAPS)
letters only.
External Fonts
External fonts can be loaded from a memory stick or from the hard drive. When the CNC generates
the text, the CNC searches for part files to correspond to the selected character. The part file names
must be based on their ASCII numeric equivalent and have a *.txt file extension.
For example, for the marker text “Ab 12”, the control searches for the following files to generate the
text:
Text ASCII No. File Name
Capital A 65 ASCII65.txt
Lower case b 98 ASCII98.txt
Space 32 ASCII32.txt
No 1 49 ASCII49.txt
No 2 50 ASCII50.txt

For more information on ASCII codes, refer to the ASCII Codes on page 27.
Font programs may be saved on the control hard drive by creating a folder labeled “Fonts” using the
“Save to Disk” feature and saving the font programs within this folder. Remember, if a
corresponding part file to text requested is not found at the selected source location, the internal
font file will be used.
Custom Fonts
Custom fonts can be used when using the marker font generator. To construct these font files, use
the following guidelines:
 Programming format must be EIA. See page 10.
 Only M09 and M10 can be used to enable and disable the marker, except in part programs
for XPR output from CAM software.
 ProNest part programs for XPR use M07 AR or M07 N2 to enable

marking and M08 to disable marking. See page 63 for details.
 Only G00, G01, G02 and G03 codes can be used.

 The program must end in an M02.
 The proper file name must be assigned to the font program. See the letter “B” example and
refer to the table on page 89.
 The font program must begin in the lower left and end in the lower right.
 Font programs should have the consistent dimensional limits (i.e. 1 inch high).

Example: The letter “B” – File Name Ascii66.txt
M09
G01 X0 Y1
G01 X0.321429 Y0
G02 X0 Y-0.5 I0 J-0.25
G01 X-0.321429 Y0
M10
G00 X0.321429 Y0
M09
G02 X0 Y-0.5 I0 J-0.25
G01 X-0.321429 Y0
M10
G00 X0.571 Y0
M02
The darker lines in the drawing represent the Traverse segment, and the lighter lines represent the
Marking lines. You can see by this illustration that at the end of the font program, a traverse is used
to continue motion to the bottom right corner.
 The Burny 3/5 style of programming for the Marker Font Generator feature
is also supported for the default internal font source.


Import DXF Files
Phoenix uses ProNest CNC to import DXF and other CAD files. To open ProNest CNC, choose
Main screen > Shape Manager > ProNest CNC. ProNest CNC can import the following CAD file
formats:
 .DXF
 .DWG
 .DGN
 .CAM
CAD files must follow these rules:
1. Only include cut geometry.

When a CAD file is added in ProNest CNC, all geometry found in the file is cut. Even if there is
a designated layer for marking, the geometry on that layer will still be cut. For this reason, make
sure that your drawing has been cleaned and only cut geometry is included in the CAD file.
2. Multi-part CAD files are not supported.

If a CAD file contains multiple separate parts, that file can’t be imported into ProNest CNC.
Only single-part CAD files are supported. Note that CAD files that contain entire nests of parts
can’t be added in ProNest CNC.
3. Be sure file units of the CAD file match the units used in Phoenix.
ProNest CNC assumes that your CAD files are drawn with the same units as the CNC. Phoenix
can be set to English or Metric Units. When in English Units, CAD files should be drawn in
inches. When in Metric Units, CAD files should be drawn in millimeters.
If units are different, your parts will be too big or too small. For instance, if ProNest CNC is set to
use English Units and you import a part that was drawn in millimeters, the part will be severely
oversized.

9 Import DXF Files
For more information about ProNest CNC, see the ProNest CNC Application Note (809560)
available at www.hypertherm.com/docs.

Appendix: Mapped EIA Codes
Phoenix supports part programs that contain mapped EIA codes. However, all of the EIA codes in
the program must be mapped. Phoenix supports code-mapping of the entire part program, but not a
part program that has a mix of mapped and un-mapped codes.
When Phoenix maps the codes, it changes the codes in the part program into directly supported
Phoenix EIA codes when the program is loaded. If you view a mapped part program in the Text
Editor, you will see the mapped codes substituted for the original codes.
The following list defines the EIA codes that are directly mapped by the CNC.
EIA code Description Mapped to
G04 Fx Program dwell G04 x
G05 Set axis presets G92
G21 Linear interpolation G01 (at cut speed)
G22 CW circular interpolation G02
G23 CCW circular interpolation G03
G41 Kx Left kerf with value G41 with kerf value
G42 Kx Right kerf with value G42 with kerf Value
G97 Tx Subroutine loop G08 Xvalue and M40
G45 Lead in to kerfed part G01, G02, or G03
G70 Select English units G20
G71 Select metric units G21
G98 End of subroutine loop M41

10 Appendix: Mapped EIA Codes
M03 Cutting device On/Off M07 (Oxyfuel) or M08 as appropriate
M04 Cutting device On M07
M05 Cutting device Off M08 (Oxyfuel)
M06 Cutting device Off M08
M06 Enable marker 2 M13
M07 Disable marker 1 or 2 M10 or M14 as appropriate
M09 Disable marker 1 or 2 M10 or M14 as appropriate
M14 Height sensor Disable M50
M15 Height sensor enable M51
M20 Cutting device On/Off M07 or M08 as appropriate (Plasma)
M21 Cutting device On/Off M07 or M08 as appropriate (Plasma)
M20 Output 9 On O9 S1
M21 Output 9 Off O9 S0
M24 Wait for input 7 On W7 S1
M25 Wait for input 8 on W8 S1
M25 CBH enable M29
M26 Wait for input 7 Off W7 S0
M26 CBH disable M28
M27 Wait for input 8 Off W8 S0
M67, M02 Kerf left G41
M68, M03 Kerf right G42
M69, M04 Kerf Off G40
M65, M70 Cutting Device On M07
M66, M71, M73 Cutting Device Off M08
M70 Marker Offset 1 Off M12
M71 Marker Offset 1 On M11
M70T01 Marker Offset 1 Off M12
M71T01 Marker Offset 1 On M11

Appendix: Mapped EIA Codes 10
M98 End comment )
M99 Start Comment (
M221 No Mirror, No Rotate G99 X1 Y0 I0 J0
M222 Mirror Y, No Rotate G99 X1 Y0 I0 J1
M223 Mirror X and Y G99 X1 Y0 I1 J1
M224 Mirror X, No Rotate G99 X1 Y0 I1 J0
M225 Mirror X/Y on -45 Deg G99 X1 Y270 I1 J0
M226 Rotate 90 Deg CCW G99 X1 Y90 I0 J0
M227 Mirror X/Y on +45 Deg G99 X1 Y270 I0 J1
M228 Rotate 90 Deg CW G99 X1 Y270 I0 J0

10 Appendix: Mapped EIA Codes
M253 Wait for Input 1 On W1 S1
M254 Wait for Input 1 Off W1 S0

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1 EIA RS-274D Program Support................................................................................................. 9

2 ESSI Code Support ................................................................................................................... 21

4 G59 Process Variables ............................................................................................................. 31

EDGE Connect Programmer Reference 809550 5

Plasma/shield gas ................................................................................................................................... 40

5 XPR Part Programs .................................................................................................................. 57

6 Advanced Feature Codes ......................................................................................................... 69

6 809550 Programmer Reference EDGE Connect

G59 Code Override ............................................................................................................................... 69

8 Marker Font Generator ............................................................................................................ 85

9 Import DXF Files ....................................................................................................................... 93

EDGE Connect Programmer Reference 809550 7

10 Appendix: Mapped EIA Codes................................................................................................. 95

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 Hypertherm recommends including a blank space between codes that

EDGE Connect Programmer Reference 809550 9

Directly Supported EIA Codes

EIA code Description

Xxx X Axis Endpoint or other Data.

Yxx Y Axis Endpoint or other Data.

Ixx I Axis Integrand or Part Option Data.

Jxx J Axis Integrand or Part Option Data.

Oxx Sxx Output (1-64), State (0-Off or 1-On).

Wxx Sxx Wait for Input (1-64), State (0-Off or 1-On).

G00 Xx Yx Rapid traverse (linear interpolation).

G00 Ax Sets Tilt angle – A is the angle value in degrees.

G00 Cxx Move to rotate “C” position.

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EIA code Description

G04 xx Program Dwell in Seconds.

G08 X x Repeat Subroutine X Times.

G20 Select English Units (inches).

G21 Select Metric Units (mm).

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EIA code Description

G40 Disable Kerf Compensation.

G41 Enable Left Kerf Compensation.

G42 Enable Right Kerf Compensation.

G43 Xx Kerf Value.

G41 D1-200 Enables Left Kerf using a Kerf Table variable.

G42 D1-200 Enables Right Kerf using a Kerf Table variable.

G59 D1-200Xx Sets Kerf table variable from 1200.

 For XPR, see page 59.

G82 Oxyfuel Cut Mode.

G83 Oxyfuel Cut Mode Contour Bevel Head.

G84 Plasma Cut Mode.

G85 Plasma Cut Mode Contour Bevel Head.

G90 Absolute Programming Mode.

G91 Incremental Programming Mode.

G92 Set Axis Presets.

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EIA code Description

G96 X xx G96 identifies the part program as a pipe program.

G97 Program Repeat Pointer.