Edge® Connect CNC Software release

We are pleased to announce the release of version 10.8 Phoenix CNC software for EDGE® Connect CNCs to both the production line and the website.

This software release contains new feature enhancements and resolution to reported field issues. Some key highlights of this release:
• Improvements for XPR® Plasma support including;
o 50 amp support
o True Bevel™ Top Y support
o XPR Rev H firmware support

For specifics on updates for the XPR plasma, please refer to the Rev H Firmware announcement and XPR True Bevel Technology brochure part number 897020.

• Support for Delta® ASDA-A2-E drives has been reinstated with a recent product design change for improved noise immunity. See app note EtherCAT® Devices Supported by EDGE® Connect CNCs PN 809660.

• Added support for 3 axes pipe and 4 axes pipe/tube configurations that were only previously supported with EDGE Pro analog systems.
• Fault detection for loss of encoder feedback with Panasonic drives has been added.
• Improved motion for some True Hole® applications that could see an unintended velocity change impacting quality.

In addition to the Phoenix Suite Installer release, updates have been made to the EDGE Connect Suite Installer. Please install this update with the Phoenix 10.8 software.