

you couldn't pay me money to go back to using it vs plasmacam's DHC2 system. I've used a DHC in the past that a friend has and at the time it was great, but now after having the DHC2 with Designedge. My friend upgraded his DHC to it and loves it.and I am sure you will too! You'll see a huge improvement in not only machine control, but amazing changes to its design capabilities compared to the outdated version. If you picked up a used DHC1 system, make sure to give plasmacam's tech support a call and if you haven't already, have them send you a copy of the video instruction manual.You can also find a great wealth of information and everything having to do with your older DHC1 system machine on plasmacam owners community.ĭefinitely upgrade the older DHC machine's software to the DesignEDGE platform. PlasmaCAM Cutting Systems, click on owners community and have your machine serial number handy to sign up.

You can also get the info from Plasmacam tech service or online at the Plasmacam owners community. You can find these connections on the wiring diagram in the torch.or you can contact Hypertherm tech service for instructions on making these connections.Īll of the above connections are available in the Plasmacam video disc that comes with the Plasmacam machine. The black one connects to positive (same potential as the plasma work ground cable) and the red one connects to negative (same potential as the electrode connection in the torch.

The other two wires (black and red from the Plasmacam cable) must attach to the raw arc voltage in the Hypertherm system. If your plasma is a Hypertherm and it has a hand torch mounted.then you will need to follow the instructions from Plasmacam as this requires some cutting and splicing of the torch trigger switch is easy, but anyone that works for Hypertherm cannot recommend this as you are modifying the hand torch safety trigger circuit. When the Plasmacam wants the torch to fire it closes a relay contact on these connections. Two wires (white and black from the Plasmacam cable) are the start signal for the plasma. Depending on the model Plasmacam (the original model 98Z had a two wire connection) there are only 4 wires to connect between the Plasmacam control box and any plasma cutter.
