Hypertherm Shape Cutting Control - Manual (Page 50)

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Voyager III incorporates a unique machine interface designed by Hypertherm
Automation to convert SERCOS (Serial Real Time Communication) to a
traditional analog interface. For those not familiar with SERCOS, it is a fiber
optic communication ring for commanding motion and controlling I/O that is
available from many drive suppliers.
This new interface approach allows Voyager III to offer three styles of machine
interface, increasing system flexibility for wiring and features.
Interface options:
1) The standard configuration of Voyager III uses SERCOS internally but
provides a traditional and familiar analog machine interface on the back of the
CNC.
2) Standard SERCOS interface with a fiber optic cable connected to SERCOS
amplifiers and I/O.
3) The new SERCOS to Analog conversion card (part # ASSY-0191) is mounted
externally using fiber optic communications to the card. The card then
provides a traditional analog interface output to motion amplifiers and I/O.
Each interface card offers two axes of motion, thirty-two (16/16) 24VDC positive
logic inputs and outputs, plus two analog inputs for Speedpot and Sensor THCs.
The information contained in this section is intended to provide the basic
information for connection of the Voyager III™ Shape Cutting Control to the
cutting table. Each machine interface will vary slightly based on the cutting table
configuration and features. Additionally, I/O pinout information may vary slightly
based on the configuration of the selected I/O and their locations. Changes to
the I/O configuration may be made in the password protected I/O screen. All
controls are shipped with the default selection of Inputs and interface locations
for the selected control Interface (I/O) configuration. Installation and service
should only be performed by a qualified service technician. For more information
regarding the I/O process definitions, please refer to the Setups section of this
guide.