We are pleased to announce the Phoenix CNC software maintenance release version 10.11 for EDGE Connect CNCs, to both the production line and for download via the Hypertherm.com website.
This quarterly software maintenance release contains new value-added feature enhancements and resolution to several reported field issues.
Some key highlights of this release:
• Phoenix will now default to ohmic contact Initial Height Sense (IHS) for all XPR170® and XPR300® Vented Water Injection (VWI) processes. This is a coordinated change with the Heavy Industrial system release of Control board firmware revision L.
• The current limits for Delta drives have been rescaled 3x to cover the full range set within the drive.
• The Current Limit setting for the THC can be defined on the THC Axis screen. This value will determine the maximum current or torque that can be delivered to the THC axis. The value can be set between 0 and 100% of the THC axis motor drive rating.
Please review the release notes document for important details regarding this software update, including resolutions provided and related installation procedures.
In addition to the Phoenix Suite Installer release, updates have been made to the HTML Help file, cut charts and EDGE Connect Suite Installer. Please install these updates with the Phoenix 10.11 software.
Software updates for EDGE Connect CNCs have an anticipated release at the end of each quarter. Additional interim releases are also possible based on critical field requirements. The next regularly planned version release (V10.12 Image 45) is scheduled for late June 2019.
Additional Update Information
For specifics on the XPR170/XPR300 firmware revision L launch, please refer to the announcement from the Heavy Industrial Business Team
For optimal cutting machine performance when programming jobs using Hypertherm CAD/CAM software;
• ProNest® 2019 users should ensure the use of the most recent maintenance update (v13.0.5), plus the enhanced machine parameters setup file.
• Rotary Tube Pro® 2 users should ensure the use of the most recent maintenance update (v2.1.1), plus the enhanced machine parameters setup file.
Likewise, XPR & HPR® users should confirm that they are using the latest plasma system firmware.
Please contact your Hypertherm sales representative for more information. If you have any additional questions.