Use the XPR web interface with Wi-Fi and a DHCP-capable router to connect

You must connect to the plasma power supply through the Internet Protocol (IP) network before you can configure the Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) settings for your cutting system. This information prepares you to use an Ethernet LAN interface and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)-capable router to connect to the plasma power supply.

The preferred method to connect to the plasma power supply and configure Ethernet LAN settings is to use the XPR® web interface through Wi-Fi® with a router that has DHCP capabilities. If the option to use the XPR web interface through Wi-Fi and a DHCP-capable router is not available, refer to Use the XPR web interface and no router to connect.

You must have a computer-based device with a screen, a web browser that has support for the latest web standards, wireless access, and a router that as DHCP capabilities.

  1. Connect to the plasma power supply with Ethernet LAN (wired).
  2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet LAN cable to a network router that has DHCP capabilities.
  3. Supply power to the cutting system:
    1. Set the line-disconnect switch to the ON position.
    2. Make sure that the power-indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the plasma power supply is illuminated.
  4. Do the procedure in Use AP mode to connect (wireless) to connect the computer-based device with a screen to the plasma power supply.
  5. Go to the Other screen.

    The assigned IP address for the connected plasma shows in the field near IP Address in the Ethernet section of the Other screen.

    This image shows an example screen with an Internet Protocol address that was acquired through aDynamic Host Configuration Protocol-capable router with an Ethernet LAN interface.
  • The plasma power supply is now connected.
  • The default Ethernet LAN settings will work with the DHCP-capable router. It is not necessary to change the default Ethernet LAN settings. But you can change the settings if you want.