Hypertherm Powermax 30xp Torch Wiring

Terry · August 12, 2018, 9:57pm

There’s not a lot of information available for wiring the Powermax 30xp for CNC.

Here’s what worked for me. Tap in to the Orange and Violet wires:

To take for cover off, just remove the 2 screws for the handle, gently spread the front and back covers apart, and then the top cover will pull straight up.

Hope this helps!

langmuir-mike · August 13, 2018, 1:48am

@Terry This is a great reference thank you for posting!

Pwrtrip96 · August 13, 2018, 6:46pm

Thanks for posting that info. I will be using the same machine.

rockreadyfabworks · September 19, 2018, 8:22pm

Have either of you had much cutting time on the crossfire with the HP30XP? That is the plasma cutter I have but don’t have my table yet, just wondering how it does. Thanks!

ottingdesigns · September 22, 2018, 9:57am

with fine cut consumables I’m able to achieve pretty nice cuts.

rockreadyfabworks · September 24, 2018, 2:21pm

Very nice, those look great! Getting excited for my table to show up!

vince174 · September 24, 2018, 4:33pm

Hi. I should be getting my table soon and I also have the 30xp. Could you share some of your settings such as kerf width, height, etc. Basically the settings you use in Fusion specific to the plasma machine.

This is all new to me so knowing some of those would help in my initial learning curve.

Thanks

Vince

ottingdesigns · September 25, 2018, 5:00am

I use sheetcam for all plasma settings. I just went by hypertherm recommended cut speeds.

Lee · December 8, 2018, 1:23am

youre the real hero lol. Thanks for the info

CorsonForge · December 15, 2019, 2:37am

You are a freakin life saver! Thank you!

sr71xjet · March 30, 2020, 1:55am

Does it matter which wire you connect to which?

Thanks

Loucali · March 31, 2020, 11:53pm

Either way you connect the wires, it will work.

okcsmith4 · April 10, 2020, 5:06pm

I have started to receive my plasma pro packages. I have a Hypertherm 45xp but plan on getting a second torch dedicated for the table. I am wondering rather the cheaper 15 degree torch will work just as well as 90 degree or 180 mechanized torch once rewiring mods are done. I do have the CPC in the back of the unit for the 180 but there is about a $250 difference between the 10 degree vs 180 degree torch. I will gladly pay the higher price if it will be worth it but do not know enough about the torch mounting and wiring needs to make an educated call. I’m using table for purely hobbiest purposes.

MikeE · December 25, 2020, 12:01am

Thanks for the write up. I just did this to my Hypertherm XP 30.

MikeE · December 25, 2020, 12:02am

I got it figured out.

mrtuntun16 · August 9, 2021, 6:55am

can you provide how you connected your ls-thc thanks

clough42 · September 17, 2021, 7:35pm

@mrtuntun16 Did you get the answers you need? I just wired mine.

mrtuntun16 · September 19, 2021, 5:20am

Yes I did, but now I’m having problems with sheetcam. Once I try to open the new files I make it shows the error for not speed found /post processor message on firecontrol… two days ago, it was working excellent but now it isn’t. Can anyone help with this??

Keithc · September 16, 2022, 6:55pm

Hi Terry. My name is Keith. I also have the Powermax 30 xp. Looking at the image you sent looks supper easy. Are you sure its that easy?

TomWS · September 16, 2022, 7:05pm

Word of advice, your first photo shows the Work Clamp connected to a slat. You should connect it directly to the material when you’re cutting. The slat connection is not reliable and could produce poor cuts and THC feedback.