Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 410)

Phoenix Link
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Control Monitoring
Allows you to view control status at the host PC. Status for file name, position, cut
mode and cut information is displayed. This feature is only available with the Phoenix
Link communication software.
Installation
The list below outlines the step-by-step procedure for the communication setup of the
control and installation of the Phoenix Link communication software:
Minimum System Requirements
Processor:
Pentium 100MHZ
Hard Drive Space 0.5 MB
Memory: 4MB
Display: VGA
Floppy Drive: 3.5”
Operating System: MS Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME or XP
Serial Port: One RS-232 or RS422 serial port will be required per control.
Software
1. At the CNC, access the Special Password screen.
2. Insert a diskette or USB memory device into the floppy drive or USB port.
3. Press the Make Link Disk soft key. Three files are transferred to the memory device:
Link.exe
Setup.exe
Readme.txt
The Setup file creates a Link folder on the root directory of the host PC and copies
the Link software into it. The Readme file contains additional information about the
installation and setup of the Link software on the host computer.
4. When the light goes out on the floppy drive, transfer the floppy disk to the host
computer and place the disk into the floppy (A) drive.
5. Click the Windows Start button and select Run.
6. Enter A:\Setup.bat in the Open field and click OK.
The setup file expands the files and creates a Link folder on the root directory. The
Link.exe file is copied to this folder.
Note: The Link software must be located and run on the PC that is connected to the
communication cable coming from the control.
7. Click the Windows Start button and click Run.
8. Enter A:\Link\Link.exe in the Open field and click OK.
After the link software has been launched, two other files are created. A Link.ini file,