ESAB Powercut 1300, Powercut 1600 Instruction Manual

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1 SAFETY 4...........................................................

2 INTRODUCTION 6...................................................

2.1 Equipment 6................................................................

3 TECHNICAL DATA 6.................................................

4 INSTALLATION 7....................................................

4.1 Delivery check and location 8.................................................

4.2 Mains power supply 9........................................................

4.3 Input air connection 9........................................................

4.4 Connection for return cable 10.................................................

4.5 Connection of torch 11........................................................

5 OPERATION 12.......................................................

5.1 Connections 12..............................................................

5.2 Control devices 13...........................................................

5.2.1 Symbol key 14..........................................................

5.3 Cutting 15...................................................................

6 MAINTENANCE 16....................................................

6.1 Inspection and cleaning 16....................................................

7 FAULT TRACING 17..................................................

7.1 Fault codes 18...............................................................

8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 19.........................................

DIAGRAM 20............................................................

ORDER NUMBER 22.....................................................

ACCESSORIES 23.......................................................

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1 SAFETY

Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or
near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the
requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be ob
served in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.

All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the equip
ment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in in
jury to the operator and damage to the equipment.

1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:

S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding and cutting

2. The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is

started up.

S no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck

3. The workplace must:

S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from drafts

4. Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof

clothing, safety gloves.

S Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become

trapped or cause burns.

5. General precautions

S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.

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WARNING

Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.

Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.

ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill

S Install and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.
S Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
S Ensure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health

S Keep your head out of the fumes.
S Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone

and the general area.

ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.

S Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective

clothing.

S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

S Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.

NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing

S Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
S Warn bystanders of the risk.

MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

WARNING

Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.

CAUTION

Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where
the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage supply system.
There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted
as well as radiated disturbances.

CAUTION

This product is solely intended for plasma cutting.

CAUTION

Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.

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Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility!

In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical and/or
electronic equipment that has reached the end of its life must be disposed of at a
recycling facility.

As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your responsibility to obtain
information on approved collection stations.

For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.

ESAB can provide you with all necessary cutting protection and accessories.

2 INTRODUCTION

The plasma power source Powercut 1300/1600 and the plasma cutting torch PT-38
are a complete and safe plasma cutting system for manual cutting and gouging. It
delivers cutting power for severing materials up to 45 mm thickness.

ESAB's accessories for the product can be found on page 23.

2.1 Equipment

The power source is supplied with:

S mains cable, 3 m

S instruction manual

S return cable incl clamp

S plasma cutting torch, 7.5 m, supplied according to the denomination on page 22.

3 TECHNICAL DATA

Powercut 1300 Powercut 1600

Mains voltage

3 400 V $10 % 50/60 Hz 3 400 V $10 % 50/60 Hz

Mains supply Ssc min. 4.0 MVA

Zmax. 0.04 

Ssc min. 4.0 MVA
Zmax. 0.04 

Setting range 20 – 70 A 20 – 90 A

Permitted load

60 % duty cycle
100 % duty cycle

90 A / 115 V
70 A / 115 V

90 A / 115 V
70 A / 115 V

Efficiency at maximum current 89 % 89 %

Open-circuit voltage U

0

208 V 280 V

Operating temperature

–10 to 40 °C –10 to 40 °C

Transportation temperature

–20 to 55 °C –20 to 55 °C

Sound pressure at no load < 70 db (A) < 70 db (A)

Dimensions, l x w x h 706 x 322 x 379 mm 706 x 322 x 379 mm

Weight 41 kg 41 kg

Insulation class transformer H H

Enclosure class IP 23 IP 23

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Mains supply, S

sc min

Minimum short circuit power on the network in accordance with IEC 61000-3-12

Mains supply, Z

max

Maximum permissible line impedance of the network in accordance with IEC 61000-3-11.

Duty cycle

The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or cut at
a certain load without overloading. The duty cycle is valid for 40° C.

Enclosure class

The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.

4 INSTALLATION

The installation must be carried out by a professional.

Correct installation is very important for trouble-free operation and good cutting
results. Carefully read and follow each step in this chapter.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCKS CAN KILL Take precautionary measures against electric
shocks. Ensure that all power supplies are disconnected – switch off the switch at

the wall socket and pull out the equipment's power cable from the socket before
making any electrical connections in the power source.

WARNING

It is very important that the chassis is connected to the approved electric protective
earth, to prevent electric shocks and electrical accidents. Ensure that protective
earth is not connected to any phase conductors by mistake.

WARNING

Poor connections or failure to connect the return cable to the workpiece can result
in fatal electric shock.

WARNING

Air filter devices may not be used – installation or mounting of any form of air filter
device prevents the cold air flow and causes a risk of overheating. The warranty is
invalidated if any type of air filter is used.

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WARNING

Do NOT start the equipment with the cover removed.
Do NOT connect the equipment under tension or when you are holding it or

carrying it.
Do NOT touch any of the torch's parts when the power supply is on.

CAUTION

This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference. It is the user's responsibility to take adequate precautions.

CAUTION

Place the power source at least 3 metres from the cutting area as sparks and slag spray
can damage the power source

4.1 Delivery check and location

1. Remove the packaging. Inspect the equipment for damage that was not
immediately apparent upon reception of the delivery. Immediately report any
damage to the delivery company.

2. Check for any loose parts in the packaging. Check that the air ducts in the
cover's rear panel are not blocked with packaging material that can prevent the
air flow through the power source.

The power source has a lifting eyelet and can be lifted easily. Check that the
lifting equipment that is to be used can withstand the weight of the power source.
The weight is stated in the table TECHNICAL DATA, see chapter 3.

WARNING

The product must be lifted as follows:

3. Position the power source so that its cooling air inlets and outlets are not
obstructed. Minimum permitted distance to wall or other obstruction is 30 cm.

4. An air source that gives clean and dry air, at least 236 l/m at 6.2 bar (90 psig), is
required for cutting. The cutting air pressure must not exceed 10.3 bar
(150 psig), which is the maximum inlet pressure for the filter regulator that is
included in the delivery.

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