NAME¶

pmx485-test - Modbus communications testing with a Powermax Plasma Cutter

SYNOPSIS¶

pmx485-test

DESCRIPTION¶

pmx485 is a python script for testing communications with a Hypertherm Powermax plasma cutter using the Modbus ASCII protocol over RS485.

USAGE¶

Select the correct port from the list of available ports.

Check RS485 to establish communications.

Changing MODE, CURRENT, or PRESSURE will change the corresponding value on the
Powermax and the new value will be reported back to the test panel.

Check PANEL to end communication.

AUTHOR¶

Phillip Carter

LICENSE¶

GPL