Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 414)

Phoenix Link
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This “table” information, added to the Target command line, is added to the title bar of
the Link window. The Link can now be launched from the shortcut and configured
specifically for this “table”. When the Link is closed, a “Table1.ini” with the specific
Link setup file will be saved in the folder.
Continue to configure each additional Link for communication to each control. The
separate Link files can be configured to point to the same or different master parts
folders.
Hardware
To set up communication, place the control next to the host computer and connect them
with a short communication cable. After communication is successfully established, the
control can be moved to the cutting table and connected to the host computer with the
appropriate cable or short-distance modem system.
1. Configure the selected RS232/RS422 serial port on the control for operation, as
described in the Serial Port information of this guide.
2. Test the control’s communication port in the Diagnostic Screen to confirm proper
operation of the serial port. Directions for testing of the serial port are described in
the Diagnostic section of this guide.
3. Enter the control’s Link setup screen to select the use of the desired communication
port, select the baud rate and select to use Phoenix Link. Start at the lowest baud rate
and increase it until the maximum is achieved. If you select a baud rate that is too
high characters or information can be lost and error messages will be displayed.
4. Enter the control’s Special Password screen to add the file extension of the part
programs that are being used to the current list of acceptable file extensions.
5. Load and configure the Link software at the host computer as described in the
Software section.
6. Test the host computer’s selected serial port with the “Test Port” feature of the Link
software as outlined in the Phoenix Link software overview.
7. Connect the control to the host computer’s selected communications port with the
appropriate cable or modem system.