Hypertherm ArcGlide THC User Manual

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B – ArcGlide THC Serial Communication Installation
System description for a serial configuration
ArcGlide THC replacement for Command THC
Figure 49 shows an ArcGlide THC that has replaced a Command THC. In this configuration, the ArcGlide operates and
communicates with the rest of the system using the serial protocol, as if it were a Command THC, as described in
ArcGlide THC Serial Communication Installation on page 269. For more information, refer to the illustration in
Connecting cables for a Command THC replacement on page 276.
Figure 49
Customer-supplied operator
console (optional):
- Station on/off/program switch
- Station active lamp
- Lifter UP/DOWN switch
CNC
ArcGlide lifter
HMI (optional)
ArcGlide control module
Existing CNC I/O cable, for
serial and discrete signals
Serial signals
Existing plasma I/O cable,
for arc voltage and discrete
signals
Discrete signals only
Plasma system
Key:
Hypernet connection
– – – – – – –
Discrete connection
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Serial connection
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Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	ArcGlide THC
Category	Control Systems
Language	English