Hypertherm ArcGlide Torch Height Control, Instruction Manual

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ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual 1-9
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ethernet switch
If your ArcGlide THC uses more than one span of Hypernet to communicate with either the CNC or the plasma system,
you must include an Ethernet switch in the system configuration for communication between these components.
Notes: This switch must be an industrial grade switch that supports shielded Cat-5e Ethernet cable.
The Ethernet switch should be located in an electrical cabinet that is electrically grounded and
environmentally clean.
Hypertherm recommends three Advantech™ unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches, which are also available from
Hypertherm. The following page provides part numbers and details about each model.
A plasma arc cutting system can be configured with 1 CNC, up to 4 plasma systems, 4 THC controllers, 4 lifters, and 4
optional HMIs. The total number of ports your system requires depends on the number of power supplies and ArcGlide
THCs that are configured. Use the following table to help determine the number of Ethernet ports your system needs.
for each of these components: You need this many ethernet ports:
CNC 1
Plasma system (1 to 4) + lifter (1 to 4) 2 to 8
Plasma system (1 to 4) + lifter (1 to 4) + HMI (1 to 4) 3 to 12
total 4 to 13
For example, a cutting system with 2 power su 2 THCs + 2 HMIs + 1 CNC = 7 ports.
Note: Hypernet connections and Ethernet connection to a LAN cannot be made through the same switch. If your
cutting system is connected to a LAN over Ethernet, you must use a separate Ethernet switch for these
connections.