---
name: "pmx485"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "linuxcnc-uspace"
version: "1:2.9.4-2+deb13u1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/pmx485"
---

# pmx485(1)

Modbus communications with a Powermax Plasma Cutter.

## NAME

**pmx485** - Modbus communications with a Powermax Plasma Cutter.

## SYNOPSIS

**loadusr -Wn pmx485 pmx485 /dev/ttyUSB0**\

## DESCRIPTION

pmx485 is a non-realtime HAL component to communicate with a Hypertherm Powermax  plasma cutter using the Modbus ASCII protocol over RS485.

## SEE ALSO

See the Drivers section of the LinuxCNC Documentation for more information on pmx485.

## AUTHOR

Phillip Carter

## LICENSE

GPL