ESAB ESP/PCM-150 Arc Starting Modification Troubleshooting instruction

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DATE: 11-21-2003 BULLETIN NO:P_03_019
TITLE/ PRODUCT NAME: ESP/PCM-150 Arc Starting Modification
RATING: _ (Action is Required) (Potential Problem)
_ DIRECTIVE _ _ ALERT
PRODUCT SERIES/ MODEL:

ESP/PCM-150 Plasma Cutting systems using PT-26 Plasma Cutting torch.

PCM-150 31589 PCM-150 CE 13410479 ESP-150 0558002677 ESP-150 CE 0558002713
SERIAL NO:
Serial Number starting with Pxx-J227xx
All units with 1900 microfarad capacitors and Kydex filter assemblies
SUMMARY:
X_ INFORMATION _X_ PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
X_ General Distribution _ _ Business Confidential
Several field reports have indicated arc starting difficulty when attempting to plasma cut with a preset current of 50 amps.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT:
Improved start consistency and reliability at a cutting current of 50 amps. No effect on other system operations.
ACTION: Rework Kydex filter network assembly as follows (reference figure below):
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1. Disconnect input power from power source
2. Remove top cover panel
3. Remover right side panel
4. On Kydex filter network assembly, find and cut white jumper wire between R18-2 & R18A-2 using diagonal wire cutters. DO NOT cut the long wire at R18-2
5. Replace right side and top panels.
Cut (remove)
umper between
these two
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oints
CONTACT:
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Product & Service Information Group 843-664-4416 Phone 843-664-5539 FAX
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