System configuration with VWI or OptiMix gas connect console

This image shows the connections between cutting system components with a VWI or OptiMix gas connect console.
1 Work cable
2 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) connection cable (EtherCAT® shown)
3 Controller Area Network (CAN) cable
4 Power cable, 120 VAC
5 Coolant-supply hose and coolant-return hose
6 Pilot-arc cable
7 Negative cable (2/0 or 4/0)
8 Pilot-arc, coolant, and shield-water assembly
8a Pilot-arc cable
8b Coolant-supply hose and coolant-return hose
8c Shield water hose (VWI or OptiMix)
9 Power, CAN, 5-gas assembly
9d Power cable, 120 VAC
9e CAN cable
9f Five gas hoses (VWI or OptiMix)
10 Torch lead
11 Hoses for supply gases/shield water
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Regulator

Note:

Put a gas regulator three meters (10 feet) or less from the gas connect console, or adjust inlet gas pressures to be in the specified process gas tolerances.