Assigning the powermax to a serial port – Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 User Manual
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7 – Plasma Setup
3. Complete additional selections for your cutting system and choose OK to exit, then choose OK again to save
changes.
Assigning the Powermax to a serial port
The CNC communicates with the Powermax through a serial port and RS-485 communications. Consult the operator
manual for you CNC for the correct cabling to the serial port.
Note: Before connecting the Powermax to the Hypertherm EDGE Pro CNC, be sure to set the serial isolation
board to RS-422. Refer to the
EDGE Pro Shape Cutting Control Instruction Manual (806360) for more
information.
1. Choose Setups > Password and enter your password to open the Machine Setups screen.
2. Choose the Ports soft key.
3. In the first drop-down list, choose the down arrow and scroll until you see Powermax, then select it.
4. Choose the serial port to which you have connected the Powermax.
5. For Serial Function, choose Full or Monitor.
Full mode allows the CNC to control the cut mode, current, and gas pressure. Choosing Full mode disables the
front panel controls on the Powermax. The CNC also reads and reports information about the Powermax in the
Diagnostics screen.
Monitor mode allows the CNC to read and report the information in the Diagnostics screen (described later in
this section). The front panel controls remain active on the Powermax.
6. Choose OK to save the settings and exit the screen.