Discrete Communication Configurations; Mixed Communication Configurations - Hypertherm ArcGlide Torch Height Control Instruction Manual

Discrete communication configurations

In a discrete configuration, signals are routed through the ArcGlide control module. Each unit in the configuration,
except the HMI, is connected to the control module with discrete cables. The HMI communicates with the control
module using the Hypernet protocol over a shielded Ethernet Cat-5e cable. In a discrete configuration, the HMI must be
included.
MicroEDGE Picopath
CNC
Hypernet connection
Discrete connection

Mixed communication configurations

In a mixed configuration, Hypernet communication is used between the ArcGlide THC and CNC or plasma system and
discrete communication is used for the alternate link from the ArcGlide THC. Whenever the HMI is used, it must be
connected to the control module with a Hypernet connection. See the following illustrations for details.
Hypernet-capable CNC
Key
Hypernet connection
Discrete connection
CNC
ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual
ArcGlide control
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basic configuration with discrete connections
Lifter
ArcGlide control module
HMI
Lifter
ArcGlide control module
HMI
basic configuration with mixed connections
Lifter
module
HMI
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Plasma system
Plasma interface PCB
Plasma system
Plasma interface PCB
Plasma interface PCB
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