Hypertherm THC ArcGlide - Manual (Page 37)

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1 – Specifications
Human machine interface (HMI)
The HMI includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), operating switches, and a selector knob for THC setup and control. The
HMI is an optional operator interface for adjusting or reading settings.
The main functions of the HMI are:
 THC system and operation setup
 Entry for operating parameters
 Manual and automatic operation
 Initial height sense (IHS) test
 THC status and arc voltage display
 THC error display
 Multiple language support (English, German, Portuguese, and Spanish)
 English or metric unit support
 Station ENABLE/DISABLE switch
Plasma interface board
The plasma interface board has 2 main functions:
1. Precise, scaled feedback of the plasma arc voltage to the ArcGlide THC control module.
2. A convenient, control signal interface to the ArcGlide THC.
Hypertherm offers 2 types of plasma interface boards. See Discrete plasma interface board (141094) on page 44 or
Hypernet plasma interface board (141162) on page 45.
Industrial Ethernet switch
An industrial grade Ethernet switch with multiple ports is required in configurations that have more than one cable
connection for Hypernet. See
Ethernet switch on page 46 for more information.