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XPR170 Instruction Manual 810060 145
Connect for Communication
Choose the communication method that is best for your cutting system. There are 3 communication
methods to fully operate the cutting system:
 EtherCAT – Use this method with an EtherCAT-compatible controller. Refer to How to
connect to the plasma power supply with EtherCAT on page 147.
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If you use EtherCAT, do not use discrete. You can fully operate the cutting
system with EtherCAT. Refer to Table 23 on page 146.
 Serial RS-422 and discrete – Use this method with a serial RS-422 and
discrete-compatible controller.
 Refer to How to connect to the plasma power supply with serial RS-422 on page 149.
 Refer to How to connect to the plasma power supply with discrete on page 152.
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If you use serial RS-422, you must also use discrete to fully operate the
cutting system. Refer to Table 23 on page 146.
 Wireless (XPR Web Interface) and discrete – Use this method with a wireless-enabled
device and discrete-compatible controller.
 Refer to How to connect to the plasma power supply with the XPR web interface on
page 164.
 Refer to How to connect to the plasma power supply with discrete on page 152.
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If you use wireless, you must also use discrete to fully operate the cutting
system. Refer to Table 23 on page 146.
For information on signals and protocols, refer to the CNC Communication Protocol for the XPR Cutting
System
(809810).