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.TH pmx485-test "1" "Oct 28 2021" "Powermax Modbus Communications Testing" "LinuxCNC Documentation"
.SH NAME
\fBpmx485-test\fR \- Modbus communications testing with a Powermax Plasma Cutter
.SH SYNOPSIS
.B pmx485-test
.br
.SH DESCRIPTION
pmx485 is a python script for testing communications with a Hypertherm Powermax 
plasma cutter using the Modbus ASCII protocol over RS485.
.PP
.SH 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.
.SH AUTHOR
Phillip Carter
.SH LICENSE
GPL