Version 10.12 Phoenix CNC software for EDGE® Connect CNCs is released to both the production line and for download via the Hypertherm.com website.
This software release contains new feature enhancements and resolution to reported field issues like:
• Added support for XPR® revision N cut charts, including a new 1/8-inch process for stainless steel and updated arc voltage values in the 130A N2/H2O process for aluminum.
• Added the capability to update XPR Firmware over EtherCAT (FoE) on XPR’s with firmware Rev M or higher. XPR firmware must be manually updated to Rev M or higher using USB or Wi-Fi and all bootloaders must be done by Wi-Fi before the XPR can accept firmware from the File over EtherCAT (FoE) protocol. This capability is in Phoenix 10.12 for future XPR firmware updates.
• Made numerous significant improvements to the Live video tab in the standard Soft Operator Console (Soft Op Con)
• Windows CPU priority adjusted to improve overall system performance and resource allocation when USB cameras are being displayed in the soft op con, web browsers are being used or XPR diagnostics are displayed.
• Working in partnership with Bosch fixed an issue with EDGE Connect CNCs paired with Bosch IndraDrive Cs Economy drives, that resulted in a Field Bus communication error.
Please review the release notes document for important details regarding this software update, including resolutions provided and related installation procedures.
In addition to the Phoenix Suite Installer release, updates have been made to the HTML Help file, cut charts and EDGE Connect Suite Installer. Please install these updates with the Phoenix 10.12 software.
Software updates for EDGE Connect CNCs have an anticipated release at the end of each quarter. Additional interim releases are also possible based on critical field requirements. The next regularly planned version release (V10.13 Image 46) is scheduled for late September 2019.
Additional Update Information
For specifics on the new firmware release for all XPR components, please refer to the announcement from the Heavy Industrial Business Team
For optimal cutting machine performance when programming jobs using Hypertherm CAD/CAM software;
• ProNest® 2019 users should ensure the use of the most recent maintenance update (v13.1.1), plus the enhanced machine parameters setup file.
• Rotary Tube Pro™ 2 users should ensure the use of the most recent maintenance update (v2.1.1), plus the enhanced machine parameters setup file.
Likewise, XPR & HPR® users should confirm that they are using the latest plasma system firmware.