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This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with EtherCAT® cables.
Connect to the plasma power supply with EtherCAT®

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- Communication methods for XPR® cutting systems
  There are multiple communication methods to fully operate the plasma cutting system.
- Requirements for EtherCAT®
  This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with EtherCAT® cables.
  - Connect to the plasma power supply with EtherCAT®
    - EtherCAT® cable specifications
      Use this table to identify the specification requirements for EtherCAT® interface cables.
- Requirements for serial RS-422
  This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with serial RS-422 cables.
- Requirements for discrete
  This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with discrete cables.
- Requirements for the XPR® web interface
  You can connect to the XPR® web interface through Wi-Fi® with Access Point (AP) mode or with network mode.
- Change the device that has control
  Use these steps to make sure that the correct device has control of the plasma power supply.
- Use ohmic contact sense
  You can use internal or external ohmic contact sense. No action is necessary for internal ohmic contact sense. To use external ohmic contact sense, make the following modification to the ohmic wiring inside of the TorchConnect™ console.
- Install a remote on-off switch
  As an alternative to using the main power supply, do these steps to install your own remote on-off switch so that you can control power to the gas connect console, TorchConnect™ console, and other parts.
- Install a redundant remote on-off switch
  Do these steps if you want to use the redundant remote on-off switch.
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Connect to the plasma power supply with EtherCAT

Connect the EtherCAT® cables to the plasma power supply and to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) as shown.

Image that shows where to connect EtherCAT cables to the plasma power supply. — Figure 1. Connect EtherCAT cables to the plasma power supply

1	EtherCAT in from the CNC.¹
2	EtherCAT out to the next plasma power supply, if necessary.^¹
3A	Ethernet LAN port: For future applications. Do not use.
3B	Expansion Printed Circuit Board (PCB) connectors: Necessary for redundant remote on-off feature, alternate 24 VDC power input, and analog estimated arc voltage output.
¹ Refer to the label on the rear of your plasma power supply.