Requirements for the XPR web interface

You can connect to the XPR® web interface through Wi-Fi® with Access Point (AP) mode or through a direct connection with Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN).

Notice

WEAK NETWORK SECURITY INCREASES THE RISK FOR UNAUTHORIZED CUTTING SYSTEM OPERATION OR MISUSE

If you use a wireless (Wi-Fi) network to communicate with your cutting system, Hypertherm® recommends the use of a secure Wi-Fi network to minimize the risk of unauthorized cutting system operation or misuse. Unauthorized access or misuse of the Wi-Fi 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:

Password protection with minimum password complexity
WPA2 security for the plasma power supply
A hidden Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the Wi-Fi network
Operator training about network security

You must use discrete with the XPR web interface to operate the cutting system.

Note:

If you go out of range with the computer-based device with a screen, you cannot communicate with the cutting system. The cutting system continues to operate. For more information about distances for wireless, refer to Distance requirements for communications.

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.

You can use one of these options to connect to the XPR web interface:

AP mode. Refer to Use AP mode to connect (wireless).
- Connect to the same network as the plasma power supply.
- AP mode is the default connection option to connect to a single plasma power supply.
Ethernet LAN. Refer to Connect to the plasma power supply with Ethernet LAN (wired).
- Cutting systems that have the 141545 main control Printed Circuit Board (PCB), 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 link to connect to the XPR web interface.
- Ethernet LAN is configured to be enabled in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) mode and is enabled by default. You can configure Ethernet LAN settings from the Other screen in the XPR web interface through Wi-Fi or Ethernet LAN, or through serial RS-422 or EtherCAT® commands. For information about how to do this refer to Configure Ethernet LAN settings or Serial and EtherCAT Commands in the CNC Communication Protocol for the XPR Cutting Systems (10085793)