ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual 1-13
SPECIFICATIONS
Discrete communication configurations
In a discrete configuration, signals are routed through the ArcGlide control module. Each unit in the configuration,
except the HMI, is connected to the control module with discrete cables. The HMI communicates with the control
module using the Hypernet protocol over a shielded Ethernet Cat-5e cable. In a discrete configuration, the HMI must be
included.
Mixed communication configurations
In a mixed configuration, Hypernet communication is used between the ArcGlide THC and CNC or plasma system and
discrete communication is used for the alternate link from the ArcGlide THC. Whenever the HMI is used, it must be
connected to the control module with a Hypernet connection. See the following illustrations for details.
Basic configuration with discrete connections
Key
Hypernet connection
Discrete connection
MicroEDGE Picopath
CNC
ArcGlide control
module
Plasma system
HMI
Lifter
Plasma interface PCB
Key
Hypernet connection
Discrete connection
Basic configuration with mixed connections
CNC
Hypernet-capable CNC
ArcGlide control module
ArcGlide control module
Lifter
HMI
Lifter
HMI
Plasma system
Plasma interface PCB
Plasma system
Plasma interface PCB
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