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Interface hardware, Signal list, Signals – Hypertherm HPR800XD Auto Gas Rev.2 User Manual

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Interface hardware

• The interface will use a combination of discrete signals (5 inputs, 3 outputs, and 24 VDC active low) and an

addressable RS422 interface.

• The hardware will provide 4 unique addresses, which allows 4 systems to be connected to one serial port on the

CNC. The addressing mechanism will be inside the power supply, on a PC board (Note: A total of 32 I/O

(20 Inputs, 12 Outputs) points will be required for 4 systems).

• The RS422 hardware will have tri-stateable transmitter to disconnect itself from the line when not

communicating.

• Mounting holes for footprint of CommandTHC plasma interface board.

• Must have an interface compatible with the CommandTHC/HD4070.

Signal list

Signals

Signal name

type

Description

Plasma Start

Input

When active, the plasma system will fire an arc.

Machine Motion 1

Output

Indicates the arc has transferred to the plate. This signal is selected

using jumper on power supply control board. Only 1 motion signal

is needed per system. The remaining motion signals can be used to

wire multiple systems in a daisy chain configuration.

Machine Motion 2

Output

Indicates the arc has transferred to the plate. This signal is selected

using jumper on power supply control board. Only 1 motion signal

is needed per system. The remaining motion signals can be used to

wire multiple systems in a daisy chain configuration.

Machine Motion 3

Output

Indicates the arc has transferred to the plate. This signal is selected

using jumper on power supply control board. Only 1 motion signal

is needed per system. The remaining motion signals can be used to

wire multiple systems in a daisy chain configuration.

Machine Motion 4

Output

Indicates the arc has transferred to the plate. This signal is selected

using jumper on power supply control board. Only 1 motion signal

is needed per system. The remaining motion signals can be used to

wire multiple systems in a daisy chain configuration.

Hold Ignition

Input

When active, the system will stay in preflow and delay torch ignition.

The signal should be applied at the same time the start signal is

applied.

System Error

Output

Indicates that an error has occurred in the plasma system. Use the

serial interface to query for the specific error code number.