Hypertherm MicroEDGE Pro Shape Cutting Control Rev.2 - Manual (Page 84)

InstallatIon
2-36 MicroEDGE Pro Instruction Manual 807290
Wireless network card
The MicroEDGE Pro supports an optional wireless network card for part downloads, Remote Help, and other network
tasks. The wireless network card is installed in PCI slot 2 on the motherboard. Two antennas extend from the card on
the back of the MicroEDGE Pro. Unfold and adjust the antennas to a 45 degree angle.
When the MicroEDGE Pro is installed within a secondary enclosure, the antennas may be extended up to 3 m (10 ft)
from the wireless network card. When using the 3 m antenna extension cables (223251), only 2.4 GHz frequency can
be used at the router or access point.
Preparing to install the antenna
Follow these guidelines before mounting the antennas on a secondary CNC enclosure:
• The antennas must exit to room air, preferably without metallic obstructions blocking signal transmission (such as
equipment cabinets, circuit breaker panels, transformers, etc).
• Antennas should not be located near the floor.
• Use a plastic protective barrier if necessary to prevent accidental bumping of antenna orientation.
• When mounting the antennas on a secondary CNC enclosure, you will need to drill two holes to accommodate the
threaded, bulkhead-mount antenna connectors. Be sure the connectors make contact with the metal on the en-
closure, or use a lock washer to penetrate any coating on the enclosure. Metal-to-metal contact ensures that the
antennas are grounded to the chassis.
• The antenna connections are not waterproof.
Installing the antenna
Before you begin the antenna installation:
• Make sure not to twist or kink the extension cables.
• The extension cables should reside entirely inside the enclosure. Only the antenna itself should be on the outside of
the enclosure.
• Route the cable away from noise generating sources such as power supplies, motor amplifiers, and AC circuits.
• Use a service loop of at least 10 cm (4 in) diameter to coil excess coaxial antenna cable.