---
name: "sim-torch"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "linuxcnc-uspace"
version: "1:2.9.4-2+deb13u1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/sim-torch"
---

# sim-torch(1)

A simulated plasma torch

## NAME

sim-torch - A simulated plasma torch

## SYNOPSIS

**loadusr Wn sim-torch sim-torch**

## DESCRIPTION

A simulated plasma torch for arc-ok testing.

*VERSION:*\
 0\.1

## PINS

- **sim-torch-rt.cut-noise-in float in (default: *0.75*)**

  the maximum amount of noise during cutting (volts)

- **sim-torch-rt.cycles-in s32 in (default: *200*)**

  the number of cycles that the arc voltage overshoots the cut voltage (cycles)

- **sim-torch-rt.on-delay-in s32 in (default: *10*)**

  the time from turn on until overshoot begins (cycles)

- **sim-torch-rt.offset-in float in**

  the cut voltage offset(volts)

- **sim-torch-rt.overshoot-in s32 in (default: *50*)**

  the percentage of the cut voltage that the arc voltage overshoots (percent)

- **sim-torch-rt.ramp-noise-in float in (default: *5*)**

  the maximum amount of noise during overshoot (volts)

- **sim-torch-rt.ramp-up-in s32 in (default: *80*)**

  percent of 'cycles\_in' that the arc voltage ramps up (percent)

- **sim-torch-rt.start bit in**

  start the arc

- **sim-torch-rt.voltage-in float in (default: *100*)**

  the cut voltage (volts)

- **sim-torch-rt.voltage-out float out**

  output voltage (volts)

## AUTHOR

Phillip A Carter

## LICENSE

GPLv2 or greater