1-12 ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
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Basic configuration with Hypernet connections
Key
Hypernet connection
Discrete connection
Ethernet switch
HPR plasma system
with Hypernet
HPR plasma system
with Hypernet
Lifter
ArcGlide control
module
ArcGlide control
module
Lifter
HMI
HMI
EDGE Pro HyPath
CNC
Station 1
Station 2
Plasma interface PCB
Plasma interface PCB
Hypernet address: 1
Hypernet address: 1
Hypernet address: 1
Hypernet address: 2
Hypernet address: 2
Hypernet address: 2
Hypernet communication configurations
ArcGlide THCs in Hypernet configurations connect to the CNC and plasma system using the Hypernet protocol over
shielded, Ethernet Cat-5e cables. Both the CNC and plasma systems in this configuration must have a dedicated, Hypernet-
configured, Ethernet port for these connections.
In addition, a Hypernet configuration must include an industrial-grade Ethernet switch to route communication from the CNC
to the other units in the system.
Note: Each ArcGlide THC component (HMI, control module, and plasma interface) that is connected to the Hypernet
must have the same Hypernet unit address. This address must correspond to the station number for the THC
that is selected in Phoenix, on the Station setup screen. For more information, see Assign ArcGlide THC ports
in Section 3 Installation.
CNC
ArcGlide
THC
ArcGlide plasma
interface
Plasma control
board
Hypernet
Cat-5e
Hypernet
Cat-5e
RS-422
There is no serial port on the ArcGlide THC. In a Hypernet configuration, serial signals are carried on the Hypernet cable
between the CNC and the ArcGlide THC and the ArcGlide plasma interface. Serial communication is carried between
the ArcGlide plasma interface and the plasma control board by a serial cable (123760).
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