Hypertherm XPR300 User Manual

Connect for Communication
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XPR300 Instruction Manual 809480 149
How to connect to the plasma power supply with EtherCAT
 For an example of a system diagram, refer to EtherCAT multi-system interface (Sheet 16 of
22
)
on
page 432.
 For information on signals and protocols, refer to EtherCAT communications and Serial
RS-422 and EtherCAT commands in the CNC Communication Protocol for the XP
R
Cutti
ng System (809810).
Figure 38 – EtherCAT cable

Hypertherm sells EtherCAT cables that have been tested with our cutting
sy
stem. Refer to EtherCAT CNC interface cable on page 397. in the Parts
List.
If you supply your own cables, choose EtherCAT cables that follow the Beckhoff
®
specification.
Use the following recommendations to avoid electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems with your
cutting system:
 Separate the EtherCAT cable from the pilot arc lead, negative lead, or any power cables that
have a voltage higher than 120 VAC. Refer to Distance requirements betwee
n
high
-frequency leads and control cables on page 62.
 Do not putthe EtherCAT cable near the gas connect console.
Wire Construction: Stranded tinned wire
Diameter: 0.75 mm (7 X 0.25 mm), 22 AWG
Insulation: Polyethylene, 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) diameter
Core Construction: Filler as central element
Sequence of colors: White, yellow, blue, orange
Layer 2: Plastic tape overlapped
Inner jacket: Thermoplastic copolymer, 3.9 mm (0.04 inch) diameter
Aluminum laminated foil overlapped
Shield: Braided, tinned copper wires, 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
diameter, coverage about 85%, 4.7 mm (0.19 inch) diameter
Jacket Material: Polyurethane
Wall thickness: 0.9 mm (0.04 inch)
Outer diameter: 6.5 mm (0.26 inch) ± 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
Maximum length 61 m (200 ft)

Hypertherm XPR300 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	XPR300
Category	Welding System
Language	English