XD technology upgrade kit

Build the latest XD technology into your HPR260^® and HPR130^® system

There are a number of upgrade options for existing HPR260 and HPR130 systems that let you take advantage of the latest Hypertherm XD innovations, including PowerPierce^®, True Hole^®, and HDi^® thin stainless steel technologies. In addition to gaining new cutting capabilities, you’ll get superior cut quality and consistency, higher productivity, lower operating costs, and enhanced reliability.

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Benefits

In four short hours, give your HPR^® plasma cutting system a Second Life.

Customers who have upgraded reported these benefits:

Improved cut angularity – especially on holes
Improved consumable life with the greatest improvement occurring when cutting 20 to 25 mm (3/4 to 1") mild steel at 260 amps.
Increased piercing capability through PowerPierce technology
Consistent cut quality over the life of consumables, including less spatter on the torch and shield and dross-free cutting
The XD torch is more robust than the standard HPR torch

Professional installation

Your Second Life XD upgrade includes an on-site visit by a trained technical service engineer from an authorized Hypertherm partner who will install the upgrade, perform necessary maintenance, adjust settings and optimize your cutting process.

Option #1 (HPR260 and HPR130 systems)

This upgrade is available for HPR260 and HPR130 systems, and includes the following enhancements:

PowerPierce technology for thicker piercing capability
New 80 amp mild steel bevel process
Internal Ohmic contact system
Improved reliability and robustness
True Hole™ technology enablement*

Option #2 (HPR260 and HPR130 systems)

This upgrade for HPR260 and HPR130 systems includes all of the system enhancements of Option #1, plus:

Improved argon marking process
New HPRXD Auto Gas selection console

Option #3 (HPR260 and HPR130 systems)

This is the upgrade for HPR260 and HPR130 Manual Gas systems if you wish to enable True Hole technology or the new argon marking capability. It is the same as Option #1, with the following additional requirements:

New Auto Gas Selection Console
Auto Gas Metering Console
New Gas Leads Assembly

* True Hole Technology requires a HyPerformance plasma HPRXD auto gas system; it also requires a True Hole enabled cutting table, nesting software, CNC, and torch height control. Consult with your table manufacturer for more details.

Buying information

Visit our where to buy page to find a potential partner, or contact Hypertherm directly if you need further assistance.

Hypertherm’s XD technology upgrade kit includes a new XD control board, push-connect gas fittings, leads, upgraded torch and consumable technologies, and a visit from a trained technician.

Option #1

Description	Part Number
1. Upgrade kit which includes: New control board with firmware for the power supply	228524
Gas console firmware for both Auto Gas selection console and metering console, and tool to remove firmware chips Adapter fittings for metering console, to connect new torch leads to old style connectors on metering console) Field service bulletin XD and PowerPierce labels

2. New XD machine torch assembly which includes a quick disconnect torch and receptacle, torch sleeve (length 178mm), and 1 set of consumables (choose one):
HPR130XD torch	228520
HPR260XD torch	228521

3. New torch leads (choose one set, 72" gas hose from torch to metering console or off-valve): Bevel torch leads are also available
Standard Torch Leads, 2m	228291
Standard Torch Leads, 3m	229292
Standard Torch Leads, 4.5m	228293
Standard Torch Leads, 6m	228294
Standard Torch Leads, 7.5m	228295
Standard Torch Leads, 10m	228296
Standard Torch Leads, 15m	228297
Standard Torch Leads, 20m	228547

4. IHS ohmic contact wire, necessary for ohmic sensing:
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 3m	123983
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 6m	123984
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 7.5m	123985
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 9m	123986
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 12m	123987
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 15m	123988
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 23m	123989
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 30m	123990
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 45m/150'	123991

* True Hole technology requires a HyPerformance Plasma HPRXD auto gas system along with a True Hole enabled cutting table, nesting software, CNC, and torch height control.

Option #2

Description	Part Number
1. Upgrade kit which includes: New control board with firmware for the power supply	228524
Gas console firmware for both Auto Gas selection console and metering console, and tool to remove firmware chips Adapter fittings for metering console, to connect new torch leads to old style connectors on metering console) Field service bulletin XD and PowerPierce labels

2. New XD machine torch assembly which includes a quick disconnect torch and receptacle, torch sleeve (length 178mm), and 1 set of consumables (choose one):
HPR130XD torch	228520
HPR260XD torch	228521

3. New torch leads (choose one set, 72" gas hose from torch to metering console or off-valve): Bevel torch leads are also available
Standard Torch Leads, 2m	228291
Standard Torch Leads, 3m	229292
Standard Torch Leads, 4.5m	228293
Standard Torch Leads, 6m	228294
Standard Torch Leads, 7.5m	228295
Standard Torch Leads, 10m	228296
Standard Torch Leads, 15m	228297
Standard Torch Leads, 20m	228547

4. IHS ohmic contact wire, necessary for ohmic sensing:
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 3m	123983
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 6m	123984
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 7.5m	123985
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 9m	123986
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 12m	123987
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 15m	123988
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 23m	123989
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 30m	123990
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 45m/150'	123991

5. HPRXD Auto Gas Selection Console	078533

* True Hole technology requires a HyPerformance Plasma HPRXD auto gas system along with a True Hole enabled cutting table, nesting software, CNC, and torch height control.

Option #3

Description	Part Number
1. Upgrade kit which includes: New control board with firmware for the power supply	228524
Gas console firmware for both Auto Gas selection console and metering console, and tool to remove firmware chips Adapter fittings for metering console, to connect new torch leads to old style connectors on metering console) Field service bulletin XD and PowerPierce labels

2. New XD machine torch assembly which includes a quick disconnect torch and receptacle, torch sleeve (length 178mm), and 1 set of consumables (choose one):
HPR130XD torch	228520
HPR260XD torch	228521

3. New torch leads (choose one set, 72" gas hose from torch to metering console or off-valve): Bevel torch leads are also available
Standard Torch Leads, 2m	228291
Standard Torch Leads, 3m	229292
Standard Torch Leads, 4.5m	228293
Standard Torch Leads, 6m	228294
Standard Torch Leads, 7.5m	228295
Standard Torch Leads, 10m	228296
Standard Torch Leads, 15m	228297
Standard Torch Leads, 20m	228547

4. IHS ohmic contact wire, necessary for ohmic sensing:
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 3m	123983
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 6m	123984
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 7.5m	123985
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 9m	123986
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 12m	123987
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 15m	123988
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 23m	123989
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 30m	123990
IHS Ohmic Contact Wire, 45m/150'	123991

5. HPRXD Auto Gas Selection Console	078533

6. HPRXD Auto Gas Metering Console	078535
7. Gas Leads Assembly (from Selection Console to Metering Console)
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 10 ft (3 m)	128992
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 15 ft (4.5 m)	128993
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 20 ft (6 m)	228338
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 25 ft (7.5 m)	128952
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 35 ft (10 m)	128994
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 50 ft (15 m)	128930
Gas Leads Assembly, automatic, 65 ft (20 m)	128995

* True Hole technology requires a HyPerformance Plasma HPRXD auto gas system along with a True Hole enabled cutting table, nesting software, CNC, and torch height control.