Hypertherm powermax65 Manual

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POWERMAX65/85 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
Refer to the following diagram and table when connecting the Powermax65 or Powermax85 to a CNC with a machine
interface cable.
3
4
12
13
14
5
6
Signal Type Notes Connector
sockets
Cable wires
Start (start
plasma)
Input Normally open.
18 VDC open circuit voltage at
START terminals. Requires dry
contact closure to activate.
3, 4 Green, black
Transfer
(start
machine
motion)
Output Normally open. Dry contact closure
when the arc transfers.
120 VAC/1 A maximum at the
machine interface relay or switching
device (supplied by the customer).
12, 14 Red, black
Ground Ground 13
Voltage
divider
Output Divided arc signal of 20:1, 21.1:1,
30:1, 40:1, 50:1 (provides a
maximum of 18 V).
5 (-), 6 (+) Black (-), white (+)
Spade connector
- To use signals for arc transfer and plasma start only:
- 023206 – terminated with spade (fork) connectors, 25 ft / 7.6 m
- 023279 – terminated with spade (fork) connectors. 50 ft / 15 m

Hypertherm powermax65 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	powermax65
Category	Welding System
Language	English