Requirements for Ethernet LAN (wired)
Before you use an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) interface to connect to the XPR® cutting system, review this information. This information prepares you to use an Ethernet LAN interface.
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WEAK NETWORK SECURITY INCREASES THE RISK FOR UNAUTHORIZED CUTTING SYSTEM
OPERATION OR MISUSE
If you use a Ethernet network to communicate with your cutting system,
Hypertherm® recommends the use of a secure Ethernet
network to minimize the risk of unauthorized cutting system operation or misuse.
Unauthorized access or misuse of the Ethernet network can result in incorrect settings or
commands. Bad settings and commands can cause an uncontrollable or unusable system. A bad
effect on system performance, shortened consumable life, and torch damage is also
possible. Minimum security features can include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Incorrect Ethernet LAN cable
connections can have a bad effect on cutting system operation and cause
equipment damage
Connecting the Ethernet LAN
cable directly to the main control Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
(141545) can cause these problems: corrupt data, incorrect data, missing data
packets, or damage to the main control PCB.
Do not connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the control or monitoring device
directly to the main control PCB.
Connect the Ethernet LAN cable
from the control or monitoring device only to the expansion
PCB (141597). If the expansion
PCB is not installed on your plasma
power supply, then the Ethernet LAN
connection option is not available for your cutting system.
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- Cutting systems that have the 141545 main control PCB with firmware version 1.2 or more and the expansion PCB can use the Ethernet LAN port that is on the expansion PCB with a wired 10M Ethernet LAN interface to connect to the XPR web interface.
- Before you use the Ethernet LAN port to connect to an Internet Protocol (IP) network that has Internet connectivity, Hypertherm recommends that you install a firewall device between the Internet connection and the network. Failure to use a firewall device increases the security risks for your network.
- You must use Ethernet LAN with discrete to operate the cutting system.
- The Ethernet LAN cable you use for Ethernet LAN connections must be Cat5e certified.
- Hypertherm recommends a minimum distance of one meter (3.3 feet) between the plasma power supply and other system components, or between the plasma power supply and an obstacle.
- To help prevent problems from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), make sure
that any Ethernet LAN cable:
- Has separation from the pilot-arc lead, negative lead, or any power cables that have a voltage higher than 120 VAC. Refer to Distance requirements between high-frequency cables and control cables.
- Is not near the gas connect console or TorchConnect™ console.