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Plasma Cutting Power Supply
Pak Master 100XL
Service Manual Number 0-2582
Published by:
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
Industrial Park No. 2
West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 03784
(603) 298-5711
Copyright 1997 by
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
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Printed in the United States of America
Publication Date: December 11, 2000
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APPENDIX II: SEQ UENCE OF OPERATION (BLOCK DIAGRAM) ........................................... 52
APPENDIX III: POT/LED PC BOARD LAYOUT .......................................................................... 53
APPENDIX IV: LOGIC PC BOARD LAYOUT ............................................................................. 54
APPENDIX V: GATE DRIVE PC BOARD LAYOUT..................................................................... 56
APPENDIX VI: PILO T OUTPUT PC BO ARD LAYOUT............................................................... 58
APPENDIX VII: CD PC BOARD LAYOUT .................................................................................. 60
APPENDIX VIII: INPUT PC BOARD LAYOUT............................................................................ 61
APPENDIX IX: FET PC BO ARD LAYOUT.................................................................................. 62
APPENDIX X: CAPACIT OR PC BO ARD LAYOUT ..................................................................... 64
APPENDIX XI: CURRENT SENSOR PC BO ARD LAYOUT....................................................... 65
APPENDIX XII: 36VA C CIRCUIT DIAGRAM.............................................................................. 66
APPENDIX XIII: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC .................................................................................... 68
SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings
are used to highlight important information. These highlights are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or backgr ound information which requires additional emphasis or is helpful in efficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
A pr ocedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
A pr ocedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause injury to the operator or others in the operating area.
1.02 Important Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
PLASMA ARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and
magnetic emissions that may interfere with the
proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing
aids, or other electronic health equipment. Persons who work near plasma arc cutting applications should consult their medical health professional and the manufacturer of the health
equipment to determine whether a hazard exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and
follow all warnings, safety precautions and instructions before using the equipment. Call 1-603298-571 1 or your local distributor if you have any
questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting
process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health.
• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not
adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
• The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc
depend on the kind of metal being used, coatings
on the metal, and the different pr ocesses. You must
be very careful when cutting or welding any metals which may contain one or more of the following:
• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) that should be supplied with the material
you are using. These MSDSs will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes
and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
• For information on how to test for fumes and gases
in your workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsection 1.03,
Publications in this manual.
• Use special equipment, such as water or down draft
cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Do not use the plasma torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located.
• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors
of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all
sources of these vapors.
• This product, when used for welding or cutting,
produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer . (California Health
& Safety Code Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process
uses and produces high voltage electrical energy. This
electric energy can cause severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the workplace.
• Never touch any parts that are electrically “live”
or “hot.”
Date: May 1, 20001GENERAL INFORMATION
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself
from the work piece or other parts of the welding
circuit.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
• Extra care must be taken when the workplace is
moist or damp.
• Install and maintain equipment according to NEC
code, refer to item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publications.
• Disconnect power source before performing any
service or repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or
the plasma arc.
• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable material in the workplace. Any material that cannot
be removed must be protected.
• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from
the workplace.
• Do not cut or weld on containers that may have
held combustibles.
• Provide a fire watch when working in an area where
fire hazards may exist.
• Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under
aluminum workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a water table. DO NOT cut
aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table
unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited will
cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc processes can cause noise levels to exceed safe limits. You
must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• T o protect your hearing fr om loud noise, wear protective ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others
in the workplace.
• Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
• For information on how to test for noise, see item 1
in Subsection 1.03, Publications, in this manual.
PLASMA ARC RAYS
Plasma Arc Rays can injur e your eyes and burn your skin.
The plasma arc process produces very bright ultra violet
and infra red light. These arc rays will damage your
eyes and burn your skin if you are not properly pr otected.
• To protect your eyes, always wear a welding helmet or shield. Also always wear safety glasses with
side shields, goggles or other protective eye wear.
• Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing to protect your skin from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition.
Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
• Protect others in the work area from the arc rays.
Use protective booths, screens or shields.
• Use the shade of lens as suggested in the following
per ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Minimum ProtectiveSuggested
Arc CurrentShade No.Shade No.
Less Than 300*89
300 - 400*912
400 - 800*1014
* These values apply where the actual arc is clearly
seen. Experience has shown that lighter filters
may be used when the arc is hidden by the workpiece.
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions
for more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH ST ANDARDS, 29CFR
1910, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING
AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OCCUP ATION AND EDUCA TIONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S
SAFETY -TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable fr om the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
GENERAL INFORMATION2Date: Ma y 1, 2000
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE
OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
7. A WS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONT AINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS
FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10. NFP A Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable from the
Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202
12. CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the Canadian
Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale
Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
13. NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRAPHY
obtainable from the National Welding Supply Association, 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14. American Welding Society Standar d A WSF4.1, RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONT AINERS AND PIPING THAT HAVE HELD HAZARDOUS
SUBST ANCES, obtainable fr om the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
ATTENTION
Toute procédur e pouvant résulter
l’endommagement du matériel en cas de nonrespect de la procédur e en question.
AVERTISSEMENT
Toute procédure pouvant provoquer des blessures
de l’opérateur ou des autres personnes se trouvant
dans la zone de travail en cas de non-respect de la
procédure en question.
1.05 Precautions De Securite
Importantes
AVERTISSEMENTS
L’OPÉRATION ET LA MAINTENANCE DU
MATÉRIEL DE SOUDAGE À L’ARC AU JET
DE PLASMA PEUVENT PRÉSENTER DES
RISQUES ET DES DANGERS DE SANTÉ.
Coupant à l’arc au jet de plasma produit de l’énergieélectrique haute tension et des émissions
magnétique qui peuvent interférer la fonction
propre d’un “pacemaker” cardiaque, les appareils
auditif, ou autre matériel de santé electronique.
Ceux qui travail près d’une application à l’arc au
jet de plasma devrait consulter leur membre
professionel de médication et le manufacturier de
matériel de santé pour déterminer s’il existe des
risques de santé.
15. ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRA TOR Y
PROTECTION, obtainable from American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY
10018
1.04 Note, Attention et
Avertissement
Dans ce manuel, les mots “note,” “attention,” et
“avertissement” sont utilisés pour mettre en relief des
informations à caractère important. Ces mises en relief
sont classifiées comme suit :
NOTE
Toute opération, procédure ou renseignement
général sur lequel il importe d’insister davantage
ou qui contribue à l’efficacité de fonctionnement
du système.
Date: May 1, 20003GENERAL INFORMATION
Il faut communiquer aux opérateurs et au personnel TOUS les dangers possibles. Afin d’éviter les
blessures possibles, lisez, comprenez et suivez tous
les avertissements, toutes les précautions de sécurité
et toutes les consignes avant d’utiliser le matériel.
Composez le + 603-298-571 1 ou votre distributeur
local si vous avez des questions.
FUMÉE et GAZ
La fumée et les gaz produits par le procédé de jet de
plasma peuvent présenter des risques et des dangers de
santé.
• Eloignez toute fumée et gaz de votre zone de respiration. Gardez votre tête hors de la plume de fumée
provenant du chalumeau.
• Utilisez un appareil respiratoire à alimentation en air
si l’aération fournie ne permet pas d’éliminer la fumée
et les gaz.
• Ne touchez jamais une pièce “sous tension” ou “vive”;
portez des gants et des vêtements secs. Isolez-vous
de la pièce de travail ou des autres parties du circuit
de soudage.
• Réparez ou remplacez toute pièce usée ou
endommagée.
• Les sortes de gaz et de fumée provenant de l’arc de
plasma dépendent du genre de métal utilisé, des
revêtements se trouvant sur le métal et des différ ents
procédés. Vous devez prendre soin lorsque vous
coupez ou soudez tout métal pouvant contenir un ou
plusieurs des éléments suivants:
• Lisez toujours les fiches de données sur la sécurité
des matières (sigle américain “MSDS”); celles-ci
devraient être fournies avec le matériel que vous
utilisez. Les MSDS contiennent des renseignements
quant à la quantité et la nature de la fumée et des gaz
pouvant poser des dangers de santé.
• Pour des informations sur la manière de tester la
fumée et les gaz de votre lieu de travail, consultez
l’article 1 et les documents cités à la page 5.
• Utilisez un équipement spécial tel que des tables de
coupe à débit d’eau ou à courant descendant pour
capter la fumée et les gaz.
• N’utilisez pas le chalumeau au jet de plasma dans une
zone où se trouvent des matières ou des gaz combustibles ou explosifs.
• Le phosgène, un gaz toxique, est généré par la fumée
provenant des solvants et des produits de nettoyage
chlorés. Eliminez toute source de telle fumée.
• Ce produit, dans le procéder de soudage et de coupe,
produit de la fumée ou des gaz pouvant contenir des
éléments reconnu dans L’état de la Californie, qui
peuvent causer des défauts de naissance et le cancer.
(La sécurité de santé en Californie et la code sécurité
Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
CHOC ELECTRIQUE
• Prenez des soins particuliers lorsque la zone de travail est humide ou moite.
• Montez et maintenez le matériel conformément au
Code électrique national des Etats-Unis. (V oir la page
5, article 9.)
• Débranchez l’alimentation électrique avant tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation.
• Lisez et respectez toutes les consignes du Manuel de
consignes.
INCENDIE ET EXPLOSION
Les incendies et les explosions peuvent résulter des scories
chaudes, des étincelles ou de l’arc de plasma. Le procédé
à l’arc de plasma produit du métal, des étincelles, des
scories chaudes pouvant mettre le feu aux matières combustibles ou provoquer l’explosion de fumées
inflammables.
• Soyez certain qu’aucune matière combustible ou inflammable ne se trouve sur le lieu de travail. Protégez
toute telle matière qu’il est impossible de retirer de la
zone de travail.
• Procurez une bonne aération de toutes les fumées
inflammables ou explosives.
• Ne coupez pas et ne soudez pas les conteneurs ayant
pu renfermer des matières combustibles.
• Prévoyez une veille d’incendie lors de tout travail dans
une zone présentant des dangers d’incendie.
• Le gas hydrogène peut se former ou s’accumuler sous
les pièces de travail en aluminium lorsqu’elles sont
coupées sous l’eau ou sur une table d’eau. NE PAS
couper les alliages en aluminium sous l’eau ou sur
une table d’eau à moins que le gas hydrogène peut
s’échapper ou se dissiper . Le gas hydrogène accumulé
explosera si enflammé.
Les chocs électriques peuvent blesser ou même tuer. Le
procédé au jet de plasma requiert et produit de l’éner gie
électrique haute tension. Cette énergie électrique peut
produire des chocs graves, voire mortels, pour l’opérateur
et les autres personnes sur le lieu de travail.
GENERAL INFORMATION4Date: Ma y 1, 2000
Les rayons provenant de l’arc de plasma peuvent blesser
vos yeux et brûler votre peau. Le procédé à l’arc de
plasma produit une lumière infra-rouge et des rayons
RAYONS D’ARC DE PLASMA
ultra-violets très forts. Ces rayons d’arc nuiront à vos
yeux et brûleront votre peau si vous ne vous protégez
pas correctement.
• Pour protéger vos yeux, portez toujours un casque ou
un écran de soudeur . Portez toujours des lunettes de
sécurité munies de parois latérales ou des lunettes de
protection ou une autre sorte de protection oculair e.
• Portez des gants de soudeur et un vêtement protecteur
approprié pour protéger votre peau contre les
étincelles et les rayons de l’arc.
• Maintenez votre casque et vos lunettes de protection
en bon état. Remplacez toute lentille sale ou
comportant fissure ou rognure.
• Protégez les autres personnes se trouvant sur la zone
de travail contre les rayons de l’arc en fournissant des
cabines ou des écrans de protection.
• Utilisez la nuance de lentille qui est suggèrée dans le
recommendation qui suivent ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Nuance MinimumNuance Suggerée
Courant ArcProtective NuméroNuméro
Moins de 300*89
300 - 400*912
400 - 800*1014
* Ces valeurs s’appliquent ou l’arc actuel est observé
clairement. L ’experience a démontrer que les filtres
moins foncés peuvent être utilisés quand l’arc est
caché par moiceau de travail.
1.06 Documents De Reference
Consultez les normes suivantes ou les révisions les plus
récentes ayant été faites à celles-ci pour de plus amples
renseignements :
1. OSHA, NORMES DE SÉCURITÉ DU TRAVAIL ET DE
PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ, 29CFR 1910,
disponible auprès du Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402
2. Norme ANSI Z49.1, LA SÉCURITÉ DES
OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE,
disponible auprès de la Société Américaine de
Soudage (American Welding Society), 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH, LA SÉCURITÉ ET LA SANTÉ LORS DES
OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE À
L’ARC ET AU GAZ, disponible auprès du Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
4. Norme ANSI Z87.1, PRATIQUES SURES POUR LA
PROTECTION DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE AU TRAVAIL ET DANS LES ECOLES, disponible de l’Institut
Américain des Normes Nationales (American National Standards Institute), 1430 Broadway, New York,
NY 10018
5. Norme ANSI Z41.1, NORMES POUR LES
CHAUSSURES PROTECTRICES, disponible auprès
de l’American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
BRUIT
Le bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l’ouïe.
Les procédés de soudage à l’arc de plasma peuvent
provoquer des niveaux sonores supérieurs aux limites
normalement acceptables. Vous dú4ez vous protéger les
oreilles contre les bruits forts afin d’éviter une perte
permanente de l’ouïe.
• Pour protéger votre ouïe contre les bruits forts, portez
des tampons protecteurs et/ou des protections
auriculaires. Protégez également les autres personnes
se trouvant sur le lieu de travail.
• Il faut mesurer les niveaux sonores afin d’assurer que
les décibels (le bruit) ne dépassent pas les niveaux
sûrs.
• Pour des renseignements sur la manière de tester le
bruit, consultez l’article 1, page 5.
6. Norme ANSI Z49.2, PRÉVENTION DES INCENDIES
LORS DE L’EMPLOI DE PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE ET
DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de l’American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New Y ork,
NY 10018
7. Norme A6.0 de l’Association Américaine du Soudage
(AWS), LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE DE
CONTENEURS AY ANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS
COMBUSTIBLES, disponible auprès de la American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL
33126
8. Norme 51 de l’Association Américaine pour la Protection contre les Incendies (NFPA), LES SYSTEMES
À GAZ AVEC ALIMENTATION EN OXYGENE
POUR LE SOUDAGE, LA COUPE ET LES
PROCÉDÉS ASSOCIÉS, disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269
Date: May 1, 20005GENERAL INFORMATION
9. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUE NATIONAL, disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269
10. Norme 51B de la NFPA, LES PROCÉDÉS DE
COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de la
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymar ch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. Brochure GCA P-1, LA MANIPULATION SANS
RISQUE DES GAZ COMPRIMÉS EN CYLINDRES,
disponible auprès de l’Association des Gaz
Comprimés (Compressed Gas Association), 1235
Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA
22202
12. Norme CSA W117.2, CODE DE SÉCURITÉ POUR
LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE, disponible auprès
de l’Association des Normes Canadiennes, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale,
Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3
13.Livret NWSA, BIBLIOGRAPHIE SUR LA
SÉCURITÉ DU SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de
l’Association Nationale de Fournitures de Soudage
(National Welding Supply Association), 1900 Arch
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14. Norme AWSF4.1 de l’Association Américaine de
Soudage, RECOMMANDA TIONS DE PRA TIQUES
SURES POUR LA PRÉP ARA TION À LA COUPE ET
AU SOUDAGE DE CONTENEURS ET TUYAUX
AYANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS
DANGEREUX , disponible auprès de la American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL
33126
15. Norme ANSI Z88.2, PRA TIQUES DE PROTECTION
RESPIRATOIRE, disponible auprès de l’American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
GENERAL INFORMATION6Date: Ma y 1, 2000
1.07 Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Thermal Dynamics Corporation
Address:Industrial Park #2
W est Lebanon, New Hampshir e 03784
USA
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the ‘Low Voltage Directive’ (European Council Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC) and to the National
legislation for the enforcement of this Directive.
Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts used to manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
National Standard and Technical Specifications
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical r equirements among them ar e:
* CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 number 60 for Ar c welding equipment.
* UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed-cir cuit boards used.
* ISO/IEC 60974-1 (BS 638-PT10) (EN 60 974-1) (EN50192) (EN50078) applicable to plasma cutting equipment and associ-
ated accessories.
* Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine design and
manufacturing process. This is to ensure the pr oduct is safe, when used according to instructions in this manual and
related industry standards, and performs as specified. Rigorous testing is incorporated into the manufacturing
process to ensure the manufactured pr oduct meets or exceeds all design specifications.
Thermal Dynamics has been manufacturing products for more than 30 years, and will continue to achieve excellence in our
area of manufacture.
Managing Director
Thermal Dynamics Europe
Via rio Fabbiani 8A
40067 Rastignano (BO)
Italy
Date: May 1, 20007GENERAL INFORMATION
1.08 Statement of Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY: Thermal Dynamics® Corporation (hereinafter “Thermal”) warrants that its products will be free of defects in
workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the time period applicable to the Thermal
products as stated below , Thermal shall, upon notification ther eof and substantiation that the product has been stored, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with Thermal’s specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized standar d industry practice,
and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect, alteration, or accident, correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement, at Thermal’s sole
option, of any components or parts of the product determined by Thermal to be defective.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
P AR TICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Thermal shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential damages, such as, but
not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods, or claims of customers of distributor (hereinafter “Purchaser”) for
service interruption. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Thermal with respect to any
contract, or anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale, delivery,
resale, or use of any goods covered by or furnished by Thermal whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any
warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly pr ovided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.
THIS WARRANTY BECOMES INVALID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED WHICH MAY IMPAIR THE
SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THERMAL PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY IS INVALID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
The limited warranty periods for Thermal products shall be as follows (with the exception of XL Plus Series, CutMaster Series , Cougar
and DRAG-GUN): A maximum of three (3) years from date of sale to an authorized distributor and a maximum of two (2) years from
date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and with the further limitations on such two (2) year period (see chart below).
The limited warranty period for XL Plus Series and CutMaster Series shall be as follows: A maximum of four (4) years from date
of sale to an authorized distributor and a maximum of three (3) years from date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and
with the further limitations on such three (3) year period (see chart below).
The limited warranty period for Cougar and DRAG-GUN shall be as follows: A maximum of two (2) years fr om date of sale to an
authorized distributor and a maximum of one (1) year from date of sale by such distributor to the Purchaser, and with the further
limitations on such two (2) year period (see chart below).
Parts
XL Plus &PartsParts
PAK Units, Power SuppliesCutMaster SeriesCougar/Drag-GunAll OthersLabor
Main Power Magnetics3 Years1 Year2 Years1 Year
Original Main Power Rectifier3 Years1 Year2 Years1 Year
Control PC Board3 Years1 Year2 Years1 Year
All Other Circuits And Components Including,1 Year1 Year1 Year1 Year
But Not Limited To, Starting Circuit,
Contactors, Relays, Solenoids, Pumps,
Power Switching Semi-Conductors
Consoles, Control Equipment, Heat1 Y ear1 Y ear1 Year
Exchanges, And Accessory Equipment
Torch And Leads
Maximizer 300 Torch1 Y ear1 Year
PCH/M-62 & PCH/M-102 Torches1 Year1 Year
All Other Torches180 Days180 Days180 Days180 Days
Repair/Replacement Parts90 Days90 Days90 DaysNone
Warranty repairs or replacement claims under this limited warranty must be submitted by an authorized Thermal Dynamics® repair
facility within thirty (30) days of the repair . No transportation costs of any kind will be paid under this warranty. Transportation charges
to send products to an authorized warranty repair facility shall be the responsibility of the customer. All returned goods shall be at the
customer ’s risk and expense. This warranty supersedes all previous Thermal warranties.
Effective May 1, 2000
GENERAL INFORMATION8Date: Ma y 1, 2000
SECTION 2:
2.03 Service Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
2.01 Scope Of Manual
This Manual provides Service Instructions for Thermal
Dynamics PAK Master® 100XL Air Plasma Power Supply.
Refer to Operating Manual (0-2581) for individual operating procedures. Information in this edition is ther efore
particularly applicable to the T roubleshooting and Repair
of the equipment, and is intended for use by properlytrained Service T echnicians familiar with this equipment.
Read this Manual and the Operating Manual, 0-2581,
thoroughly. A complete understanding of the capabilities and functions of the equipment will assure obtaining
the performance for which it was designed.
2.02 General Service Philosophy
Several key points are essential to properly support the
application and operation of this equipment.
A. Application
The Service T echnician should be familiar with the equipment and its capabilities. He should be prepared to r ecommend arrangements of components which will provide the most efficient layout, utilizing the equipment to
its best possible advantage.
Maintenance work should be accomplished in a timely
manner. If problems are encountered, or the equipment
does not function as specified, contact T echnical Services
Department at West Lebanon for assistance.
The equipment should satisfy the customer ’s requirements as supplied and as described in Section 3 of this
manual. Be sure to confirm that the equipment is capable
of the application desired.
B. Modifications
No physical or electrical modifications other than selection of standard options and Accessories are to be made
to this equipment.
C. Customer/Operator Responsibilities
It is the customer/operators’ responsibility to maintain
the equipment and peripheral Accessories provided by
Thermal Dynamics in good operating order in accordance
with the procedures outlined in the Operating Manual,
and to protect the equipment from accidental or malicious damage.
D. Repair Restrictions
The electronics consists of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies which must be carefully handled, and must be replaced as units. No replacement of printed circuit solder-mounted components is allowed except as noted in
this manual.
If to be returned, the replaced Printed Circuit Board Assemblies must be properly packaged in protective material and returned intact per normal procedures.
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INTRODUCTION10Manual 0-2582
SECTION 3:
DESCRIPTION
sembly. Torch leads are available in 25 ft (7.6 m), or 50 ft
(15.2 m) lengths with fittings for simple installation. The
torch includes a spare parts kit which provides an assortment of replacement torch parts.
3.01 Scope of Manual
The information in this Section has two purposes:
• To familiarize the service technician with the capabilities and limitations of the equipment
• To provide an overall understanding which will allow the technician, in turn, to properly train
customer's operating personnel.
3.02 General Description
The power supply provides 70 amp maximum output and
includes all control circuitry, electrical and gas inputs and
outputs, pilot circuitry, torch leads receptacle and a work
cable with clamp. Machine torch systems also include a
remote hand ON/OFF pendant.
NOTE
The power supply can be ordered in various configurations with various options factory installed.
Pak Master 100XL
Power Supply
NOTE
Refer to Section 3.04 for list of power supply options and accessories.
3.03 Specifications/Design Features
A. Power Supply Technical Specifications
The following specifications apply to the Power Supply
only:
1. Front Panel Controls
ON/OFF Switch, RUN/SET Switch and Output Current Control
2. Front Panel LED Indicators
AC, TEMP, GAS, DC
3. Rear Panel
Input power cable strain relief, gas connection, Gas
Regulator/Filter Assembly
4. Input Power
Available for the following input power:
208/230/240 V AC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Thr ee-
Phase
Work Cable
With Clamp
PCH/M-100XL
Torch and Leads
A-01345
Figure 2-1 Pak Master 100XL Power Supply
The power supply is designed to work with the Model
PCH/M-100XL Plasma Torches.
Torches will provide a maximum 1 inch (25.4 mm) cut
capacity. Hand torches are available in 70° and 90° configurations. Machine torches are available only in Model
PCM-100XL and include a rack and pinion mounting as-
380/415 V AC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Thr ee-Phase
460 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Three-Phase
5. Output Power
Continuously variable from 15 to 70 Amps maximum
6. Duty Cycle
40% Duty Cycle @ 125V output with 60 Hz input
40% Duty Cycle @ 125V output with 50 Hz input
7. Cut Capacity
1 inch (25.4 mm); 1 -1/4 inch (31.8 mm) severance
8. Pilot Circuitry
High Frequency (HF), Pulsed DC
9. Weight
79 lbs (35.8 kg)
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10. Overall Dimensions
E. 575V Transformer
18.9" (480 mm) High x 13" (330 mm) Wide x 25.5" (648
mm) Long
Overall dimensions are with handle, lead wrap
bracket, and Gas Regulator/Filter Assembly installed.
B. Gas Regulator/Filter Assembly
Specifications
The following specifications apply to the Gas Regulator/
Filter Assembly only:
1. Gas regulator maximum gauge pressure
160 psi (11 BAR or 11.03 kPa)
2. Maximum input gas pressure
125 psi (8.6 BAR or 861 kPa)
3. Filter
Coalescent type filter
3.04 Power Supply Options and
Accessories
This step-down transformer allows the power supply to operate with 575 V AC thr ee-phase input power .
F. Interface Cable
NOTE
This accessory can be used only with the
PCM-100XL Torches.
The interface cable is available in two lengths, 25 ft
(7.6 m) and 50 ft (15.2 m). The cable is used to interface the power supply with an auxiliary control device to provide OK-To-Move and ON/OFF signals.
NOTE
Refer to Section 6, Parts Lists, for part numbers
and ordering information.
The following are accessories that are available for this
power supply:
A. Primary Input Power Cable
An optional 220V, single phase, six foot primary input power cable with plug.
B. Two Stage Air Line Filter
An optional two stage air line filter is available. The
filter will remove moisture and contaminants fr om the
air stream when using compressed air. The filter is
capable of filtering to at least 5 microns. The filter
assembly is pre-assembled at the factory and need
only be attached to the power supply.
C. High Pressure Regulators
High pressure regulators ar e available for air and nitrogen. The regulators are used to set the pr oper pressure for the type gas being used.
D. Smart Cart
Steel cart on easy rolling 10" pneumatic tires to provide maximum mobility for the power supply. Handle
is 3/4" tubing with hooks for storage of torch leads.
A tie down strap is also included.
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SECTION 4:
CAUTION
SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSTICS
4.01 Introduction
This Section provides service diagnostics for the Pak
Master 100XL Power Supply, allowing the Technician to
isolate any faulty Subassemblies. Refer to Section 5, Repairs & Replacement Procedures, for parts replacement
instructions.
Under no circumstances are field repairs to be attempted
on Printed Circuit Boards or other Subassemblies of this
unit. Evidence of unauthorized repairs will void the factory warranty.
NOTE
The troubleshooting contained in this manual is
for the Power Supply only. Troubleshooting other
parts of the system is covered in the separate manuals for that product.
4.02 Periodic Inspection &
Procedures
This subsection describes inspection procedures which
should be performed at periodic intervals as required.
Sparks from the cutting process can cause damage
to coated, painted, and other surfaces such as glass,
plastic and metal.
NOTE
Handle torch leads with care and protect them fr om
damage.
A. Piloting
Piloting is harder on parts life than actual cutting because the pilot arc is directed from the electrode to
the tip rather than to a workpiece. Whenever possible,
avoid excessive pilot arc time to improve parts life.
B. Torch Standoff
Improper standoff (the distance between the torch tip
and workpiece) can adversely affect tip life as well as
shield cup life. Standoff may also significantly affect
the bevel angle. Reducing standoff generally results
in a more square cut.
C. Edge Starting
For edge starts, hold the torch perpendicular to the
workpiece with the front of the torch tip at the edge
of the workpiece, not touching, at the point where the
cut is to start. When starting at the edge of the plate,
do not pause at the edge and force the arc to “reach”
for the edge of the metal. Establish the cutting arc as
quickly as possible.
A. Physical Inspection
Check that all cable connections are secure.
B. Cleaning
Unit should be cleaned as described in Operating
Manual 0-2581.
4.03 Common Operating Problems
WARNINGS
Disconnect primary power at the source before disassembling the power supply, torch, or tor ch leads.
Frequently review the Important Safety Precautions (page 1). Be sure the operator is equipped
with proper gloves, clothing, eye and ear protection. Make sure no part of the operator’s body comes
into contact with the workpiece while the torch is
activated.
D. Direction of Cut
The plasma gas stream swirls as it leaves the torch.
The purpose of the swirl is to maintain a smooth column of gas. The swirl effect results in one side of a
cut being more square than the other. Viewed along
the direction of travel, the right side of the cut is more
square than the left.
E. Dross
When dross is present on carbon steel, it is commonly
referred to as either “high speed, slow speed, or top
dross”. Dross present on top of the plate is normally
caused by too great a torch to plate distance. "Top
dross" is normally very easy to remove and can often
be wiped off with a welding glove. "Slow speed dross"
is normally present on the bottom edge of the plate.
It can vary from a light to heavy bead, but does not
adhere tightly to the cut edge, and can be easily
scraped off. "High speed dross" usually forms a narrow bead along the bottom of the cut edge and is very
difficult to remove. When cutting a tr oublesome steel,
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it is sometimes useful to reduce the cutting speed to
produce "slow speed dross". Any resultant cleanup
can be accomplished by scraping, not grinding.
F. Common Cutting Faults
1. Insufficient Penetration
a. Cutting speed too fast
b. Torch tilted too much
c. Metal too thick
d. Worn torch parts
e. Cutting current too low
2. Main Arc Extinguishes
a. Cutting speed too slow
b. Torch standoff too high from workpiece
4.04 Troubleshooting Guide General Information
WARNING
There are extremely dangerous voltage and power
levels present inside this unit. Do not attempt to
diagnose or repair unless you have had training in
power electronics measurement and troubleshooting techniques.
A. Troubleshooting and Repair
T roubleshooting and r epair of this unit is a process which
should be undertaken only by those familiar with high
voltage high power electronic equipment.
c. Cutting current too high
d. Work cable disconnected
e. Worn torch parts
3. Excessive Dross Formation
a. Cutting speed too slow
b. Torch standoff too high from workpiece
c. Worn torch parts
d. Improper cutting current
4. Short Torch Parts Life
a. Oil or moisture in air source
b. Exceeding system capability (material too thick)
c. Excessive pilot arc time
d. Air flow too low (incorrect pressure)
e. Improperly assembled torch
f. Incorrect torch parts for the operation
g. Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used
B. Advanced Troubleshooting
NOTE
For basic troubleshooting and parts replacement
procedures refer to Pak Master 100XL Operating
Manual 0-2581.
The advanced troubleshooting covered in this Service
Manual requires Power Supply disassembly and live measurements. It is helpful for solving many of the common
problems that can arise with the Pak Master 100XL Power
Supply.
If major complex subassemblies are faulty, the faulty subassembly must be returned for repair.
NOTE
Follow all instructions as listed and complete each
in the order presented.
Sub-section 4.09 includes specific test procedures and LED
status identification tables. The sub-section is referenced
by the troubleshooting guide for the specific test to be
performed.
The troubleshooting guide has six sub-sections as follows:
Section 4.05 - Circuit Fault Isolation
Section 4.06 - Main Input and Internal Power Prob-
lems
Section 4.07 - Pilot Arc Problems
Section 4.08 - Main Arc Problems
Section 4.09 - Test Procedures
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C. How to use the Troubleshooting Guide
Set the Power Supply controls as follows:
The following information is a guide to help the Service
Technician determine the most likely causes for various
symptoms. This guide is set up in the following manner:
1. Perform operational check(s) on the equipment to isolate problem to possible circuit(s) per Section 4.05,
Circuit Fault Isolation.
2. Determine symptom and isolate to defective assembly
using the following format:
X. Symptom (Bold Type)
Any Special Instructions (Text Type)
1. Cause (Italic Type)
a. Check/Remedy (Text Type)
3. Locate your symptom in the appropriate Sub-Section.
4. Check the causes (easiest listed first) for the symptom.
5. Check the remedies listed for each cause.
6. Repair as needed being sure to verify that unit is fully
operational after any repairs.
NOTES
Many signals are transferred between Printed Circuit Board Assemblies on Ribbon Cables. If these
cables become faulty they can then cause various
problems. Do not forget about these cables when
troubleshooting.
ON/OFF switch to OFF
RUN/SET switch to SET
CURRENT control potentiometer to maximum
B. Main Input and Internal Power Tests
Connect main AC power to the unit.
Set the Power Supply ON/OFF switch to ON and note
the following:
• AC indicator blinks for six seconds, then steady
ON
• Main Contactor energizes (clicks) while AC indicator is blinking
• Relay on Input PC Board energizes (clicks) after
AC indicator stops blinking
• TEMP indicator OFF
• GAS indicator ON
• Gas flows
• Fans will operate
• DC lndicator is OFF
Set the Power Supply RUN/SET switch to the RUN position and note the following:
• Gas indicator goes OFF
While troubleshooting visually inspect the internal components for signs of over heating, fractures
and damage.
4.05 Circuit Fault Isolation
NOTE
Follow all instructions as listed and complete each
in the order presented.
This section is to help isolate the defective circuit before
troubleshooting, identify symptoms, and test the unit for
proper operation. Follow the instructions as given to identify the possible symptom(s) and the defective circuit.
After repairs are complete then run the following tests
again to verify that the unit is fully operational.
A. Initial Setup Conditions
Connect gas supply to rear of Power Supply
Turn on gas supply and adjust Power Supply Gas Regu-
lator to 70 psi (4.8 BAR)
• Gas flow stops
This completes the Main Input and Internal Power T ests.
If the above are all correct then proceed to paragraph 'C'.
If the above does not function as noted then note the
symptom and proceed to Section 4.06, Main Input and
Internal Power Problems.
C. Pilot Arc Test
Press the torch switch to establish a pilot arc and note the
following:
• Gas flows
• GAS indicator turns ON
• After preflow delay DC indicator turns ON
• Pilot arc established
This completes the Pilot Arc Test. If the above are all correct then proceed to paragraph 'D'.
If the above does not function as noted then note the
symptom and proceed to Section 4.07, Pilot Arc Problems.
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D. Main Arc Test
Press the Torch Switch to establish a pilot arc.
Bring the torch to within 1/8"-3/8" (3.2 - 9.5 mm) of the
workpiece to establish the main cutting arc, and note the
following:
• Main cutting arc initiates
• Pilot arc turns OFF
This completes the Main Arc Test. If the above are all
correct then the equipment should be operating properly.
If problems still persist then contact Technical Services.
If the above does not function as noted then note the
symptom and proceed to Section 4.08, Main Arc Problems.
4.06 Main Input and Internal Power
Problems
4. Defective input power cable
a. Replace input power cable
5. Improper input power line connections inside Power
Supply
Measure for 36vac on the Logic PC Board between
J3-2 to J3-4.
a. If voltage is not present replace the ON/OFF
switch
1 1. Faulty Logic PC Board (refer to Appendix XI, 36 VAC
Circuit Diagram)
Measure for 36 VAC on Logic PC Board fr om J4-2
to J4-6 or J4-4 to J4-8.
a. If voltage is not present, replace the Logic PC
Board
12. Faulty ribbon cable
Refer to Appendiv XI, 36 VAC Circuit Diagram
and check for continuity on thepins.
a. If any line between pins is open, replace the
ribbon cable
a. Replace main power line Fuses
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13. Faulty Gate Drive PC Board (refer to Appendix XI,
36 VAC Circuit Diagram)
Measure for 36 VAC on Gate Drive PC Boar d from
J9-1 to J9-3.
• If voltage is not present, replace the Gate Drive
PC Board
2. Gas supply not connected to unit
a. Connect to gas supply
3. Gas supply not turned on
a. Turn gas supply on
4. Faulty RUN/SET switch
• If voltage is present,, replace Logic PC Board
C. AC indicator ON, TEMP indicator ON, System
will not pilot
1. Air flow through unit is restricted
a. Provide adequate air flow (Refer to Operating
Manual 0-2581, Section 3.02)
2. Exceeded duty cycle of Power Supply
a. W ait for fans to cool unit and r efer to Operating
Manual 0-2581, Section 2.03, for proper Duty
Cycle
3. Faulty Fan or Logic PC Board
Measure for 1 15 VAC on the Logic PC Board from
J2-2 to J2-8 and J2-3 to J2-9.
• If voltage is correct, replace Fan Assembly
• If voltage is incorrect, replace Logic PC Board
4. Faulty temperature circuit
a. Check temperature circuit per Section 4.09-F;
repair as necessary
a. Check continuity
5. Faulty gas solenoid circuit
a. Test gas solenoid circuit per Section 4.09-G; re-
pair as necessary
F. AC indicator ON; GAS indicator OFF; Gas flows;
DC indicator OFF
1. Gas pressure to low
a. See torch manual for operating pressures
2. Faulty pressure switch
Measure for DC voltage from wire #51 to wir e #50
at the gas pressure switch at the rear of the Rear
Panel Assembly .
a. If 12vdc and pressure is above 50 PSI, replace
gas pressure switch.
Rear Panel
D. AC indicator ON; TEMP indicator ON; System
will pilot (RUN/SET switch must be in RUN)
1. Open Ribbon Cable or faulty FET/Heatsink Assembly
Check continuity on Logic Ribbon Cable from J410 (Logic PC Board) to J6-10 (FET/Heatsink Assembly)
• If cable has open, replace ribbon cable
• If cable has continuity, replace FET/Heatsink
Assembly
2. Defective Logic PC Board
On Logic PC Board jumper J4 pin 9 to J4 pin 10
a. If TEMP indicator stays ON then replace Logic
PC Board
E. AC indicator ON; TEMP indicator OFF; No gas
flow; GAS and DC indicators OFF
1. RUN/SET switch in RUN position
a. Switch to SET position
Gas Solenoid
Gas Pressure Switch
Wire #51
Wire #50
A-01184
5. Faulty Wiring or Logic PC Board
Check for DC voltage from Logic PC Board J2-13
to TP1 (GND)
• If less than a volt, replace Logic PC Board
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Logic PC
Board
TP1 (GND)
J5
Pin 8
Pin 9
Pin 13
J2
A-01403
G. AC indicator ON; Gas flows; GAS and DC
indicators ON; Arc in torch without pressing
torch switch
1. Faulty torch switch
a. Refer to appropriate Torch Instruction Manual
and check continuity
2. Faulty torch leads
a. Refer to appropriate Torch Instruction Manual
and check continuity
3. Faulty Logic or Pilot PC Board
Disconnect the Torch Control Cable from the J22
connector.
Check for dc voltage from Logic PC Board J5 pin
8 to J5 pin 9.
Logic PC Board
A-01404
4. Faulty Pilot Output PC Board
Remove power from the power supply. Disconnect J12 and J13 from the Pilot PC Board.
Check for an open between J12 pin 1 to J12 pin 3
on the Pilot Output PC Board.
a. Replace Pilot Output PC Board if continuity is
present
Pilot Output PC Board
Top
J12
A-01399
a. Replace Logic PC Board if voltage is 15 vdc
Pin 3
Pin 1
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4.07 Pilot Arc Problems
Locate your symptom below:
A. AC indicator ON; No gas flow; GAS and DC
indicators OFF (Torch Switch must be pressed)
C. AC indicator ON; Gas flows; GAS and DC
indicators ON; No arc in torch; No arc at spark
gap on CD PC Board; CD enable indicator (D15)
on CD PC Board ON
1. Faulty CD PC Board
1. RUN/SET switch in SET position
a. Place RUN/SET switch to RUN position
2. Faulty RUN/SET switch
a. Check switch and replace if necessary
3. Faulty hand torch parts or Logic PC Board
Check torch switch enable indicator, D5, on the
Logic PC Board.
a. If indicator D5 is ON, torch shield cup and
switch are okay.
b. If Torch Switch Enable indicator D5 on Logic
PC Board is OFF check the following:
Check Pilot/Output PC Board for 12 VDC between
J12 pin 1 to pin 3 with torch switch pressed.
• If voltage is correct, replace Torch parts as
needed per appropriate Torch Instruction
Manual
• If voltage is incorrect, replace Logic PC Board
5. Faulty Logic PC Board
Check CD enable indicator , D15, on the Logic PC
Board. If OFF, on Logic PC Board check for 12
VDC between J5 pins 8 to 9 with torch switch
pressed.
a. Replace Logic PC Board if less than 1 VDC is
present
B. AC indicator ON; Gas flows; GAS indicator ON;
DC indicator blinks; Small arc may be visible in
torch
1. Faulty Pilot Output PC Board or Shorted Torch
a. Test per Section 4.09-H; repair as necessary
Measure DC voltage between J1 1-4 to J1 1-5 on CD
PC Board
a. If voltage is less than 2 vdc replace CD PC Board
CD PC Board
Pin 4
Pin 5
A-01188
J11
D. AC indicator ON; Gas flows; GAS and DC
indicators ON; Spark at gap on CD PC Board and
CD enable indicator (D15) on Logic PC Board ON;
No arc or intermittent arc in torch
1. Gas pressure(s) set incorrectly (too high)
a. Refer to appropriate Torch Manual
2. Oil/moisture in air lines
a. Purge system. If problem corrected add filters
in line with air source
3. Incorrect torch parts
a. Refer to appropriate Torch Instruction Manual
4. Faulty leads
a. Check continuity per appropriate T or ch Instruc-
tion Manual
2. Faulty FET/Heatsink Assembly
a. Check per Section 4.09-I; repair as necessary
3. Faulty torch
a. Check torch per appropriate Torch Instruction
Manual
5. Faulty torch
a. Check continuity per appropriate T or ch Instruc-
tion Manual
6. Faulty connection of wire #16 or #17 to Pilot Output
PC Board
a. Check wiring connection
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Pilot Output PC Board
Top
D31
D33
A-01400
E24
Wire #16
E23
Wire #17
7. Faulty Logic PC Board
Measure for 15 VDC on Logic PC Board from J5-6
to J5-7.
a. If voltage is less than 10 VDC, replace Logic PC
Board
8. Faulty PCR Relay
Install a jumper between wires #12 and #14. Retry piloting again.
a. If torch pilots with jumper installed, replace PCR
Relay
4.08 Main Arc Problems
Locate your symptom below:
A. Main cutting arc will not initiate
1. Work cable not connected.
a. Connect work cable.
Logic PC Board
A-01405
While trying to transfer measure voltage at J17-1 to
J17-2 on the Logic PC Board.
Pin 1
Pin 2
J17
Logic PC Board
A-01406
If voltage is approximately 12 vdc replace the current
sensor.
If voltage is less than 2 vdc replace the Logic PC Board.
B. When operating at amperages over 35 amps the
amperage drops off after main cutting arc initiates
Check the following indicator inside the Power Supply:
2. Faulty current sensor
Check the following indicators inside the Power
Supply:
• Drag indicator (D35) on the Logic PC Board is
ON when the torch tip comes in contact with
the workpiece.
1. Cutting tip in contact with the workpiece.
• Pilot indicator (D33) on the Logic PC Board is ON
during pilot then OFF during main arc transfer
• CSR indicator (D31) on the Logic PC Board is OFF
a. Maintain standoff distance 1/8"-3/8" between
cutting tip and workpiece.
during pilot then ON during main arc transfer
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2. Faulty Logic PC Board
If torch tip is off the workpiece and the drag indicator , D35, on the Logic PC Board is still ON, then
replace the Logic PC Board
Logic PC Board
D35
A-01407
4.09 Test Procedures
The test procedures in this subsection are referenced in
the troubleshooting section.
A. Safety Precautions
1. Significant DC Voltage exists after removal of input
power. Allow 2 minutes for discharge time. Voltage
measured on input capacitors must be zero before
performing service on the power supply.
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source before assembling or disassembling the Power Supply, tor ch
parts, or torch and leads assemblies.
1. Using a phillips head screw driver remove the five
screws which secure the left side panel (viewed from
front of unit) to the frame assembly.
Left Side
Panel
A-01346
Screws
(5 Places)
Ground Wire
2. Do Not touch electrical components with any part of
the human body when power is applied.
3. Keep away from any moving parts.
4. Hot surfaces can cause severe burns. Allow equipment to cool before servicing.
5. Electrostatic discharge can damage printed circuit
board assemblies. Transport printed circuit boar ds in
proper anti-static shielded packages. Use proper
grounding techniques with wrist strap before handling
printed circuit boards.
6. Misaligned plugs can cause printed circuit board damage. Be sure plugs are properly aligned and completely seated.
7. Excessive pressure can damage printed circuit board.
Use only minimal pressure and gentle movement
when disconnecting or connecting printed circuit
board plugs.
B. Opening Power Supply Enclosure
The left side panel of the Power Supply must be removed
to gain access to the input power connections and the
input voltage selection.
2. Carefully pull the left side panel from the Power Supply a short distance (see note).
NOTE
There is a ground wire attached to the side panel.
3. Remove the nut securing the ground wire to the side
panel.
4. Close the enclosure by reversing the above steps.
C. Diode Testing Basics
T esting of diode modules requir es a digital volt/ohmmeter that has a diode test scale. Remember that even if the
diode module checks good, it may still be bad. If in doubt,
replace the diode module.
1. Locate the diode module to be tested.
2. Remove cables from mounting studs on diodes to isolate the module.
3. Set digital volt/ohmmeter to diode test scale.
4. Using the Figures for each test, check each diode in the
module. Each diode must be checked in forward bias
(plus to negative) and reverse bias (negative to plus)
direction.
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5. Connect the volt/ohmmeter positive lead to the anode (+) of the diode and the negative lead to the cathode (-) of the diode for forward bias testing (refer to
following figure). A properly functioning diode will
conduct in the forward bias direction and indicate between 0.3 to 0.9 volts.
A-00307
0.75
Forward Bias
Diode Conducting
Diode T est Symbol
Anode
+
VR
COM
_
A
8. Reconnect all cables to proper terminals.
D. Input PC Board Test
Locate the Input PC Board behind the EMC Filter Assembly and check for shorted input diode.
G
R2
(+)(-)
A-01408
Cathode
Testing Diode Forward Bias
6. Reverse the meter leads across the diode for reverse
bias testing (refer to following figure). A properly
functioning diode will block in the reverse bias direction and depending on the meter function will indicate an open or “OL”.
A-00306
OL
Reverse Bias
Diode Not Conducting
Cathode
+
VR
COM
_
A
AC1
AC2
AC3
Input PC Board
Remove AC power and with an ohmmeter set on the diode range make the following checks:
Meter (+)M eter (-)Indication
AC1R2Diode D rop
R2AC1Open
AC2R2Diode D rop
R2AC2Open
AC3R2Diode D rop
R2AC3Open
AC1(-)Ope n
(-)AC 1D io de D ro p
AC2(-)Ope n
(-)AC 2D io de D ro p
Anode
Testing Diode Reverse Bias
7. If a diode checks bad, replace the diode module.
The meter should indicate a diode drop in one direction
and an open in the other direction for each check.
AC3(-)Ope n
(-)AC 3D io de D ro p
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If Input Bridge Diode is shorted, make the following
checks with an ohmmeter at the Main Contactor:
Meter (+)M eter (-)Indication
L1T1Open
L2T2Open
L3T3Open
If any test has resistance, then replace the Main Contactor also.
E. Main Contactor (MC1) Test
Reconnect power and observe proper start-up procedure.
Indicator D34 on the Logic PC Board should be ON. If
indicator D34 is OFF there is no voltage to the Power
Supply or an overvoltage condition exists.
Main Contactor
(MC1)
Coil
Wire #55
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L3
Coil
Wire #59
L2
L1
Logic PC Board
D34
If indicator D34 is OFF check for proper AC input voltage per the following:
• Single Phase Units check at L1 and L2
• Three Phase Units check L1, L2, and L3
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Measure voltage on coil of contactor, approximately 117
VAC between wires #55 and #59.
• If voltage is correct, replace Main Contactor.
• If voltage is incorrect, replace Logic PC Board.
F . Temperature Circuit Test
Test the temperature circuit per the following:
1. Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. Disconnect ribbon cable from the Upper FET/
Heatsink Assembly at J6.
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FET/Heatsink and
Capacitor PC Board
Assembly
J6
3. Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to ON.
4. Check status of the TEMP indicator. If indicator
has gone OFF , then r emove power and replace the
Upper FET/Heatsink Assembly.
5. Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
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6. Disconnect ribbon cable from the Lower FET/Heatsink Assembly at J6.
13. Reconnect the ribbon cables to the Upper and
Lower FET/Heatsink Assemblies at J6.
7. Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to ON.
8. Check status of the TEMP indicator. If indicator
has gone OFF , then r emove power and replace the
Lower FET/Heatsink Assembly.
9. Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
10. Disconnect wiring cable from the Logic PC Board
at J2-15.
Logic PC Board
J2
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1 1. Place the fr ont panel ON/OFF switch to ON.
12. Check status of the TEMP indicator. If indicator
has gone OFF , then r emove power and replace the
Temperature Switch Assembly next to the input
bridge diode.
14. If the front panel TEMP indicator is still ON, replace the Logic PC Board.
G. Gas Solenoid Circuit Test
Make the following voltage checks per the circuit diagram and replace the faulty part as required.
Wire #56
Gas
Solenoid
Wire #52
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4
10
J2
Logic PC
Board
1. Check for 1 15 VAC from Wire #56 to wire #52 at the
gas solenoid.
If approximately 115 VAC replace solenoid.
If no voltage is present proceed to Step 2.
2. Measure for 1 15 VAC from J2-4 to J2-10 at the Logic
PC Board.
If voltage is not correct replace Logic PC Board.
H. Pilot Arc Circuit
Check across E23 to E24 at the Pilot Output PC Board.
There should be a diode drop across E23 to E24 in one
direction and an open in the other.
If shorted remove the wires at E23 and E24 at the Pilot Output PC Board and check again.
Replace Pilot Output PC Board if shorted from E23 to
Input PC
Board
E24 (with wires #17 and #16 removed).
I. FET/Heatsink Circuit Tests
The FET/Heatsink circuit tests require various checks to
isolate the possible fault to the FET/Heatsink Assembly.
There are several internal indicators (LED's) on both the
Logic PC Board and the Gate Drive PC Board to help in
troubleshooting.
The indicators on the Logic PC Board as follows:
Thermal Switch
(Behind Input PC Board)
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The indicators on the Gate Drive PC Board as follows:
D34
D5
D15
D31
D3
POWER ENABLE
D35
A-01200
D33
Logic PC
Board
Gate Driver PC Board
A-01412
D34
RESET
IndicatorMeaning
D5
Torch Switch Enable - When O N
indicates torch switch is pressed.
CD Enable - Initiates spark gap on
D15
CD PC Board. Indicator should
come ON then g o OF F after a pilot
arc has been established.
D31
D33
D34
CS R - I nd icat es m ain cut ting arc is
established.
Pilot O N - Indicates that a true pilot
arc has started. O FF during cutting.
AC OK - When ON indicates that AC
Input voltage is okay.
Drag On - W hen ON indicates that
D35
the torch tip is making contact with
the workpiece.
IndicatorMeaning
Powe r Enable - W hen ON PW M
D3
D31
Enable received from the Logic
PC Boa rd.
Re set - Indicator will blink if
primary over-current is detected
when torch switch is pressed.
1. No DC Output
An open circuit voltage of approximately 280 to 325
VDC (depending on input power selected) is produced when switching transistors in the FET/
Heatsink Assemblies are turned ON by a PWM Enable signal from the Logic PC Board. A circuit on the
Logic PC Board monitors the output voltage. When
the output voltage drops below 60 VDC, indicating a
problem exists, the Logic PC Board sends a signal
which turns OFF the PWM Enable signal to the Gate
Drive PC Board. Because this happens in less than 50
milliseconds, it is not easy to take voltage readings to
find the source of the problem.
When the unit is at “idle” the AC OK indicator, D34,
should be ON. The Torch Switch Enable indicator,
D5, turns ON when the torch switch is pressed. At
this point the gas begins to flow. When the preflow
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time is over the PWM Enable signal is given and the
DC indicator at the front panel turns ON. When the
pilot arc is established the Pilot On indicator, D33,
turns ON.
If the PWM Enable indicator, D3, does not come ON
then replace the Logic PCB.
NOTE
The conformal coating must be removed from the
lead of R22 for the jumper to make a good contact.
• Style #2 - Use TP8
If the PWM Enable indicator , D3, turns ON then OFF
immediately, the following test should be performed:
a. Disconnect J11 from the CD PC Board to dis-
able the CD signal.
CD PC Board
J11
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b. Connect a jumper between TP1 and one of the
following points depending on the style of the
Logic PC Board in the unit:
NOTE
To determine the style of the Logic PC Board note
the location of R22 or TP8.
TP8
New Style
Logic PC
Board
TP1 (GND)
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This will cause the gas to flow continuously
and the DC indicator on the front panel to turn
ON.
• Style #1 - Use Lower side of R22
Connection Point
R22
Old Style
Logic PC
Board
At End Of R22
TP1 (GND)
WARNING
Connector J11 on the CD PC Board must be disconnected to prevent electrical damage to measuring equipment when testing the open circuit voltage (OCV).
c. Press and hold the hand torch switch (Logic PC
Board T or ch Switch Enable indicator , D5, turns
ON).
d. Measure open circuit voltage between E29 (+)
to E7 (-) at the Pilot Output PC Board. If voltage is low, each FET/Heatsink Assembly
should be tested individually.
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Pilot Output PC Board
Top
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FET/Heatsink and
Capacitor PC Board
Assembly
Q6
Q1
A-01414
E7
E29
2. FET/Heatsink Output Diode Checks
Remove input power from the unit.
Isolate each FET/Heatsink Assembly by r emoving the
red wire #12 at E18 and the black wire #11 at E17 on
each FET/Heatsink Assembly. With an ohmmeter set
on the diode range, check between the two output
studs, E17 (- output) to E18 (+ output). This should
indicate a diode drop in one direction and open in the
other.
If the checks indicate open or shorted in both directions then the faulty Fet/Heatsink Assembly should
be replaced.
3. MOSFET Resistance Checks
The Power Supply contains two identical FET/
Heatsink Assemblies. On each assembly there ar e two
MOSFET devices that must be checked. Use an ohmmeter to check for the proper resistance of the
MOSFET's per the following procedure:
b. Place the meter (+) lead on gate lead of Q1 and
meter (-) lead on source lead of Q1. The meter
should indicate approximately 2.5K ohms.
Spring
Clip
MOSFET
Gate
A-00553
Drain
Source
c. Place the meter (+) lead on drain lead of Q1 and
meter (-) lead on source lead of Q1. The meter
should indicate >100K ohms.
NOTES
Make measurements near the body of each
MOSFET.
Be sure that the meter lead probes penetrate the
protective coating on the MOSFET.
d. Place the meter (+) lead on drain lead of Q1 and
meter (-) lead to the heatsink. The meter should
indicate >1 meg ohms.
a. Locate Q1 and Q6 on the FET/Heatsink Assembly.
e. Place the meter (+) lead on gate lead of Q6 and
meter (-) lead on source lead of Q6. The meter
should indicate approximately 2.5K ohms.
f. Place the meter (+) lead on drain lead of Q6 and
meter (-) lead on source lead of Q6. The meter
should indicate >100K ohms.
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4. FET Reset Diode Check
Use an ohmmeter set to the diode function and check
the reset diode per the following procedure:
a. Place the meter (+) lead on E14 and the meter (-)
lead on E25 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly Capacitor PC Board to check the reset diode. The
meter should indicate between 0.4 to 0.6 volts using the diode function.
b. Reverse the meter leads and the indication should
be a capacitor charging.
c. Place the meter (-) lead on E14 and the meter (+)
lead on E26 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly Capacitor PC Board to check the reset diode. The
meter should indicate between 0.4 to 0.6 volts using the diode function.
d. Reverse the meter leads and the indication should
be a capacitor charging.
If the indication is a short, then replace the FET/
Heatsink Assembly .
5. FET Output Rectifier Check
Use a digital meter , diode or ohms function, to check
the forward and reverse bias of the output rectifiers
on the FET/Heatsink Assemblies per the following
procedure:
a. Remove the wire from E16 and E18 on the Upper
and Lower FET/Heatsink Assemblies.
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should indicate between 0.3 to 0.6 volts using the
diode function or 100K ohms using the ohms function.
c. Place the meter (+) lead on E18 and the meter (-)
lead on E16 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to
check the output rectifier reverse bias. The meter
should indicate 'OL' using the diode function or
100K ohms using the ohms function.
d. Place the meter (+) lead on E17 and the meter (-)
lead on E19 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to
check the output rectifier forward bias. The meter
should indicate between 0.3 to 0.6 volts using the
diode function or 100K ohms using the ohms function.
e. Place the meter (+) lead on E19 and the meter (-)
lead on E17 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to
check the output rectifier reverse bias. The meter
should indicate 'OL' using the diode function or
100K ohms using the ohms function.
f. Place the meter (+) lead on E18 and the meter (-)
lead on the heatsink of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to check the output rectifier resistance to
ground. The meter should indicate >1 meg ohms.
Replace the FET/Heatsink Assembly if any of the
above tests are open or shorted.
6. FET Output Clamp Diodes Check
Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance of the output clamp diodes, (+ out) E17 and (- out) E18, per the
following procedure:
NOTE
E14
E15
E19
The wires on E16 and E18 should still be disconnected from both FET/Heatsink Assemblies.
a. Place the meter (+) lead on E17 and the meter (-)
lead on E18 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to
check the output clamp diode resistance. The
meter should indicate >1 meg ohms.
b. Place the meter (+) lead on E18 and the meter (-)
lead on E17 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to
check the output clamp diode resistance. The
meter should indicate >1 meg ohms.
Replace the FET/Heatsink Assembly if any of the
above tests are open or shorted.
E17
E18
E16
b. Place the meter (+) lead on E16 and the meter (-)
lead on E18 of the FET/Heatsink Assembly to
check the output rectifier forward bias. The meter
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SECTION 5:
REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURES
5.01 Introduction
This Section describes parts replacement procedures and
all cable repairs which may be performed on the Pak
Master 100XL Power Supply.
Under no circumstances are field repairs to be attempted
on Printed Circuits or other Subassemblies of this unit.
Evidence of unauthorized repairs may void the factory
warranty.
5.02 Anti-Static Handling
Procedures
A. General
CAUTION
2. Unroll the rest of the band and peel the liner from
the copper foil at the opposite end.
3. Attach the copper foil to a convenient and exposed
electrical ground.
4. Connect the equipment primary cable ground to
the same electrical ground as the wrist strap.
5. Open the equipment enclosure (see instruction
manual for the appropriate equipment) and remove the failed PC board.
6. Carefully open the ESD protective bag and remove
the replacement PC board.
7. Install the replacement PC board in the equipment
and make all necessary connections.
8. Place the failed PC board in the ESD protective bag
and seal for return shipping.
9. Reassemble the equipment enclosure (see instruction manual for the appropriate equipment).
10. Remove the grounding wrist strap from your wrist
and from the electrical ground connection before
reconnecting primary power to the equipment.
PC boards can be irreparably damaged by improper
handling due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Replacement PC boards are shipped in a protective enclosure to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD) during shipping. Included with each replacement
board is a ground strap to prevent static damage during
installation.
WARNINGS
Read and understand these instructions and the
instructions on the grounding wrist strap package
before opening the equipment enclosure or removing the replacement PC board from its protective
enclosure.
Disconnect primary power to the system before disassembling the torch, torch leads, or power supply
enclosure.
Do not operate the equipment or test equipment
under power while wearing the grounding wrist
strap.
5.03 Parts Replacement - General
Information
The parts replacement procedures described in this
manual, except for filter replacement, require that the
Power Supply be disassembled. The part to be replaced
will determine to what extent the Power Supply must be
disassembled.
NOTES
Before removing any connection mark each wire
with the connection designation. When reassembling make sure the wires go to the proper terminals.
Note the routing of wires and make sure the wir es
are put back in the same place when reassembling
the unit.
Each Subsection is referenced to Section 6 for parts lists
and overall detailed drawing.
WARNING
B. Procedure
1. Open the wrist strap and unwrap the first two folds
of the band. W rap the adhesive side firmly around
your wrist.
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Disconnect primary power from the source before
opening or disassembling the power supply. Make
sure AC indicator on the Power Supply front panel
is OFF.
Before disassembling any part of the Power Supply first
read the procedure for the part to be replaced, then proceed with the disassembly.
5.04 Major External Parts
Replacement
NOTE
5. Install the replacement Left Side Panel by reversing the above procedure noting the following:
• Leads Wrap must be installed on the replacement Left Side Panel before panel is installed.
• Place the Left Side Panel onto the frame and
slide the top edge under the lip on the top of
the Right Side Panel.
Refer to Section 6.03 for parts list and overall detail drawing.
A. Lifting Handle Replacement
1. Remove the two allen screws securing the ends of
the handle to the top of the unit.
2. Remove the Lifting Handle from the two end
mounting blocks.
3. Place the replacement Lifting Handle into the
mounting blocks.
4. Secure the Lifting Handle to the top of the unit
with the two allen screws.
B. Left Side Panel Replacement
1. Using a phillips head screwdriver remove the five
screws which secure the Left Side Panel to the
Frame Assembly .
Left Side
Panel
C. Right Side Panel Replacement
1. Remove the Lifting Handle per paragraph 'A'
above.
2. Unlock the latch for the Access Panel.
3. Using a phillips head screwdriver remove the five
screws which secure the Right Side Panel to the
Frame Assembly .
NOTE
The three bottom screws need only be loosened to
allow the panel to be removed.
4. Carefully pull the Right Side Panel up and away
from the unit far enough to gain access to the wire
connections on the inside of the Access Panel.
5. Disconnect the LED/POT PC Board wiring connector from J3 at the Logic PC Board.
6. Remove the two nuts securing the Access Panel to
the Right Side Panel.
4. Install the replacement Right Side Panel by reversing the above procedure noting the following:
a. Install the Access Panel onto the replacement
Right Side Panel.
b. Place the Right Side Panel onto the frame and
slide the lip on the top edge over the edge on
the top of the Left Side Panel.
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Screws
(5 Places)
2. Carefully pull the Left Side Panel up and away
from the unit far enough to gain access to the
ground wire connection on the inside of the panel.
3. Remove the nut from the ground stud on the side
panel and remove the ground wire.
4. Remove the four screws securing the Leads Wrap
to the old Left Side Panel.
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Ground Wire
D. Leads Wrap Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the four screws securing the Leads Wrap
to the Left Side Panel.
4. Install the replacement Leads Wrap by reversing
the above procedure.
5.05 Access Panel Parts
Replacement
NOTE
5. Remove the Pot/LED PC Board from the four standoffs.
6. Disconnect the connector at J14 of the Pot/LED PC
Board.
Refer to Section 6.04 for parts list and overall detail drawing.
A. CURRENT Knob Replacement
1. T urn the CURRENT adjustment fully counter clockwise and note the location of the pointer on the
knob.
2. Loosen the screw securing the Current Knob to the
potentiometer shaft.
3. Remove the old knob.
4. Place the replacement Current Knob on to the potentiometer shaft with the location of the pointer
the same as noted in step 1.
5. Tighten the screw to secure the knob to the potentiometer shaft.
B. ON/OFF Switch Replacement
1. Unlatch the Access Panel to gain access to the r ear
of the ON/OFF Switch.
2. Disconnect all the wiring to the ON/OFF Switch.
3. Squeeze the top and bottom of the switch while
pulling it out of the Access Panel
7. Install the replacement Pot/LED PC Board by reversing the above procedure.
E. Access Panel Replacement
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
2. Remove the following components from the Access Panel:
• Current Knob per paragraph 'A' above.
• ON/OFF Switch per paragraph 'B' above.
• RUN/SET Switch per paragraph 'C' above.
• Pot/LED PC Board per paragraph 'D' above.
3. Remove the two nuts and washers securing the
Access Panel to the Right Side Panel.
4. Install the replacement Access Panel by reversing
the above procedure.
5.06 Front Panel Parts Replacement
NOTE
Refer to Section 6.05 for parts list and overall detail drawing.
4. Install the replacement ON/OFF Switch by reversing the above procedure.
C. RUN/SET Switch Replacement
1. Unlatch the Access Panel to gain access to the r ear
of the RUN/SET Switch.
2. Disconnect all the wiring to the RUN/SET Switch.
3. Squeeze the top and bottom of the switch while
pulling it out of the Access Panel
4. Install the replacement RUN/SET Switch by reversing the above procedure.
D. Pot/LED PC Board Assembly Replacement
1. T urn the CURRENT adjustment fully counter clockwise and note the location of the pointer on the
knob.
2. Loosen the screw securing the Current Knob to the
potentiometer shaft.
3. Remove the Current Knob.
4. Unlatch the Access Panel to gain access to the Pot/
LED PC Board.
A. Work Cable Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the W ork Cable connection from the lower
FET/Heatsink Assembly at E18 (OUTPUT) terminal.
3. Remove the W ork Cable strain relief fr om the Front
Panel .
4. Pull the Work Cable from the unit.
5. Install the replacement Work Cable by reversing
the above procedure.
B. Current Sensor Replacement
1. Remove the Work Cable per paragraph 'A' above.
2. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the Current Sensor at J17 of the Logic PC Board.
3. Remove the four screws securing the sensor to the
standoffs at the rear of the Front Panel, behind the
Work Cable Strain Relief.
4. Install the replacement Current Sensor by reversing the above procedure.
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C. Main Contactor Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Note the orientation of all the wires and then disconnect the input and output wiring from the Main
Contactor Assembly .
a. Two mounting nuts from Main Contactor As-
sembly.
b. Nut and wire from ground stud.
c. Bottom two screws securing Rear Panel to Base/
Front Assembly .
3. Remove the two nuts and washers securing the
Main Contactor to the bottom of the unit.
4. Install the replacement Main Contactor Assembly
by reversing the above procedure.
D. Fan Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
NOTE
The Top and Bottom Fan Assemblies are replaced
in the same manner.
2. Remove the four screws, one each corner , securing
the Fan Guard to the Front Panel.
3. Pull the Fan Guard and Fan Assemblies from the
Front Panel far enough to locate the wiring to the
Fans.
4. Note the orientation of the Fan Assembly wiring
push on connectors.
5. Carefully pull the wiring connectors from the lugs
on the Fan Assembly.
6. Locate and remove the four phillips head screws
securing the Fan Assembly to the Fan Guard.
7. Carefully pull the Fan Assembly from the Fan
Guard.
d. On the right side remove the two screws secur-
ing the Pilot Panel to the Base/Front Panel
Assembly.
e. On the right side remove the three nuts and
washers securing the internal chassis to the bottom of the unit.
7. At the front panel r emove the two screws securing
the Base/Front Panel to the internal chassis.
8. Carefully slide the internal components up, back,
and out of the Base/Front Assembly.
9. Install the replacement Base/Front Assembly by
reversing the above procedure.
5.07 Left Side Internal Component
Parts Replacement
NOTE
Refer to Section 6.06 for parts list and overall detail drawing.
A. Fuse Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Fuse from the fuse holder.
3. Replace the Fuse with 0.8A 600V fuse.
8. Install the replacement Fan Assembly by r eversing
the above procedure (see NOTE).
4. Reinstall the Left Side Panel.
B. Fuse Holder Replacement
NOTE
The mounting holes in the replacement Fan Assembly are not tapped. Using one of the screws
removed in Step 6 above, turn the screw into the
mounting holes of the new Fan Assembly. This
will make the reassembly of the unit easier.
E. Unit Base/Front Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
3. Remove the Work Cable per paragraph "A' above.
4. Remove the Torch from the unit.
5. Remove the two Fan Assemblies from the Base/
Front Panel Assembly per paragraph 'D' above.
6. Remove the following hardware:
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1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Fuse from the holder.
3. Disconnect the two wires connected to the Fuse
Holder.
3. Remove the two small screws securing the Fuse
Holder to the chassis.
4. Install the replacement Fuse Holder by reversing
the above procedure.
C. Input PC Board Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the five screws securing the wiring to the
Input PC Board.
3. Remove the clear Input PC Board Insulator sheet.
4. Remove the two screws at 'R2' and 'G'.
5. Carefully pull the Input PC Board from the unit far
enough to disconnect the wiring connections to the
component side of the PC board.
6. Install the replacement Input PC Board by reversing the above procedure noting the following:
NOTE
Failure to properly tighten the seven screws securing the Input PC Board to the Diode Bridge will
cause damage to the unit.
• The five screws securing the wiring and Input
PC Board to the Diode Bridge must be tight
enough to prevent the wires from moving.
• The two screws securing the Input PC Board to
the Diode Bridge at 'R2' and 'G' must be tight.
D. Input Diode Bridge Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
4. Install the replacement Logic PC Board by reversing the above procedure.
F. Gate Driver PC Board Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Logic PC Board per paragraph 'E'
above.
3. Carefully remove all cable connections to the Gate
Driver PCB Assembly noting the location of each
per the following chart:
ConnectionD escription of Cable
J9
J8
J7
Ribbon Cable from Logic
PC Board
Ribbon Cable from Top
FET/H eatsink Assembly
Ribbon Cable from Bottom
FET/H eatsink Assembly
2. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
3. Remove the Input PC Board per paragraph 'C'
above.
4. Remove the two nuts securing the Input Diode
Bridge to the Center Chassis.
5. Remove the Input Diode Bridge Assembly from
the unit.
6. Remove the Thermal Pad from the Center Chassis.
7. Remove the Input Heatsink on the right side of the
unit.
8. Remove the Thermal Pad from the Input Heatsink.
9. Install the replacement Input Diode Bridge Assembly and new Thermal Pad by reversing the above
procedure (see Note).
NOTE
The two nuts removed in Step 3 must be torqued
to 35 in-lbs when reinstalled.
E. Logic PC Board Replacement
4. Remove the four screws securing the Gate Driver
PC Board to the four standoffs.
5. Reinstall the replacement Gate Driver PCB Assembly by reversing the above procedure.
G. FET/Heatsink Assembly Replacement
NOTE
The two FET/Heatsink Assemblies are identical and
are removed in the same manner.
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Place the unit on it's right side.
3. Remove the Ribbon Cable plug at J6 on the FET/
Heatsink Assembly. To remove the cable, push
down on the locking tab and pull the cable plug
out of the connector.
4. Disconnect all the wire lug connections to the FET/
Heatsink Assembly .
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Carefully remove all cable connections from the
Logic PC Board noting the location of each.
3. Remove the four screws securing the Logic PC
Board to the standoffs.
Manual 0-258233REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
ConnectionDescription
E14Mai n T ra n sfo rme r (Pri ma ry)
E15Mai n T ra n sfo rme r (Pri ma ry)
E16Main Transformer (Secondary)
E1 7(-) O u tp ut
E18(+) Output
E19Main Transformer (Secondary)
E25(+) From Input Section Assembly
E26(-) F rom In pu t Se ct ion Ass em bl y
3. Disconnect the output hose from the OUT side of
the assembly.
4. Install the replacement Two Stage Filter Assembly
by reversing the above procedure.
B. Pressure Switch Replacement
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
2. Disconnect the two wires connected to the Pressure Switch Assembly.
3. Remove the assembly from the T-fitting.
4. Install the replacement Pressure Switch Assembly
by reversing the above procedure and noting the
following:
• Apply pipe thread sealant to the fitting before
reassembling.
C. Solenoid Valve Replacement
5. Disconnect the wiring from wire lug connections
on the Capacitor PC Board at '+' and '-' terminals.
6. Remove the two screws securing the Heatsink
Mounting Bracket to the chassis.
7. Lift up on the middle where the two FET/Heatsink
Assemblies come together and remove the Mounting Bracket.
8. Slide the FET/Heatsink Assembly out and up to
remove the FET/Heatsink Assembly from the unit.
9. Install the replacement FET/Heatsink Assembly
by reversing the above procedure.
NOTE
Be sure that the top groove in the FET/Heatsink
Assembly is properly seated over the cutout in the
chassis.
5.08 Rear Panel Parts Replacement
NOTE
Refer to Section 6.07 for parts list and overall detail drawing.
A. Two Stage Air Line Filter Replacement
NOTE
This part is an option and may not be installed on
all units.
1. Disconnect the gas supply hose from the IN side of
the Two Stage Filter Assembly.
2. Pull the Two Stage Filter Assembly out of the
mounting bracket.
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
2. Disconnect the two wires connected to the Pressure Switch Assembly.
3. Disconnect the two wires connected to the Solenoid Valve Assembly.
4. Disconnect the gas tube connected to the bottom of
the T -fitting.
5. Remove the T-fitting and gas fitting fr om the Solenoid Valve Assembly.
6. Remove the Solenoid Valve Assembly from the
straight brass fitting.
7. Install the replacement Solenoid Valve Assembly
by reversing the above procedure.
D. Air Line Regulator Bracket Replacement
1. Disconnect the gas input hose from the input of the
Air Line Regulator Assembly.
2. Remove the nut securing the Air Line Regulator to
the mounting bracket.
3. Remove the four screws securing the Air Line Regulator Bracket to the Rear Panel.
4. Pull the bracket from the unit.
5. Install the replacement Air Line Regulator Bracket
by reversing the above procedure.
E. Air Line Regulator Replacement
1. Disconnect the gas input hose from the input of the
Air Line Regulator Assembly.
2. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES34Manual 0-2582
3. Disconnect the gas tube connected to the bottom of
the T -fitting at the Solenoid Valve Assembly.
4. Remove the Air Line Regulator Bracket per paragraph 'D' above.
5. Pull the Air Line Regulator away from the Rear
Panel far enough to disconnect the plumbing joint
between the reducer and elbow fitting..
Note the routing of wires and make sure the wir es
are put back in the same place when reassembling
the unit.
2. Disconnect all the wiring connections to the CD
PC Board Assembly.
3. Remove the four screws and washers securing the
PC Board to the standoffs.
6. Remove the elbow fitting from the old assembly.
7. Install the replacement Air Line Regulator Assembly by reversing the above procedure and noting
the following:
• Apply pipe thread sealant to the fitting before
reassembling.
5.09 Right Side Internal Component
Parts Replacement
NOTE
Refer to Section 6.08 for parts list and overall detail drawing.
A. Pilot/Output PC Board Assembly
Replacement
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
NOTES
Before removing any connection mark each wire
with the connection designation. When reassembling this makes sure the wires go to the proper
terminals.
Note the routing of wires and make sure the wir es
are put back in the same place when reassembling
the unit.
2. Disconnect all the wiring connections to the Pilot/
Output PC Board Assembly.
4. Install the replacement CD PC Board Assembly by
reversing the above procedure.
C. PCR Relay Replacement
Depending on when the Power Supply was manufactured
the PCR Relay can be one of two styles (see NOTE). Use
one of the following procedures for the style of PCR Relay in the Power Supply.
NOTE
Refer to Section 6.08 for the illustration of the two
PCR Relay styles.
•Old Style Relay Replacement
For a Power Supply that has the old style relay,
replace per the Installation Instructions supplied
with the PCR Relay Field Retrofit Kit.
•New Style Relay Replacement
For a Power Supply that has the new style relay,
replace per the Installation Instructions supplied
with the PCR Relay Replacement Kit.
D. Main Transformer Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
3. Remove the following terminal connections from
the two FET/Heatsink Assemblies noting the location of each wire:
3. Remove the four screws and washers securing the
PC Board to the standoffs.
4. Install the replacement Pilot/Output PC Board Assembly by reversing the above procedure.
B. CD PC Board Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
NOTES
Before removing any connection mark each wire
with the connection designation. When reassembling this makes sure the wires go to the proper
terminals.
Manual 0-258235REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
ConnectionDescription
E14MAIN XFMR PRI
E15XF MR PR I
E16M AIN XF MR SEC
E19XF MR SE C
4. Remove the four screws which hold the mounting
plate to the bottom chassis.
5. Carefully remove the mounting plate with the Main
Transformer Assembly fr om the unit.
6. Install the replacement Main Transformer Assembly by reversing the above procedure.
NOTE
The four screws securing the mounting plate to
the chassis should have a maximum of 2 to 5 threads
protruding through the left side of the chassis.
E. Output Inductor Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
3. Disconnect the lead wire on terminal E7 of the Pilot Output PC Board.
4. Disconnect the lead wire on terminal E17 of the top
FET/Heatsink Assembly .
5. Remove the four mounting screws securing the Output Inductor Assembly to the chassis.
8. Install the replacement Auxiliary Transformer Assembly by reversing the above procedure noting
the following:
• Brown wire to 460V selector connector (J21) on
the voltage selection panel.
• Orange wire to 380V selector connector (J20) on
the voltage selection panel.
• Black wire to 220V selector connector (J19) on
the voltage selection panel.
G. Bulkhead Adapter Replacement
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
2. Remove T orch connection at the Bulkhead Adapter .
3. Disconnect the gas tube from the fitting at the end
of the Bulkhead Adapter.
4. Remove the fitting.
6. Remove the Output Inductor Assembly from the
unit.
7. Install the replacement Output Inductor Assembly
by reversing the above procedure
NOTE
The four screws securing the mounting plate to
the chassis should have a maximum of 2 to 5 threads
protruding through the left side of the chassis.
F. Auxiliary Transformer Assembly
Replacement
1. Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
3. Disconnect the single pin connector on the white
wire coming from the Auxiliary Transformer Assembly.
4. On the voltage selection panel remove the pin 13
from connectors J19 (black wire), J20 (orange wire),
and J21 (brown wire) using a pin removal tool .
5. Disconnect the secondary wires by unplugging the
J15 connector from the Logic PC Board.
5. Remove the first nut from the Bulkhead Adapter.
6. Carefully remove the wire from the Bulkhead
Adapter that comes from the CD T ransformer Coil.
7. Remove the second nut securing the Bulkhead
Adapter to the bulkhead.
8. Install the replacement Bulkhead Adapter by reversing the above procedure.
6. Remove the four mounting screws securing the
Auxiliary Transformer Assembly to the chassis.
7. Remove the Auxiliary Transformer Assembly from
the unit.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES36Manual 0-2582
SECTION 6:
PARTS LISTS
6.01 Introduction
A. Parts List Breakdown
The parts lists provide a breakdown of all replaceable
components. The parts lists are arranged as follows:
Section 6.03 Major External Replacement Parts
List
Section 6.04 Access Panel Replacement Parts List
Section 6.05 Front Panel Replacement Parts List
Section 6.06 Left Side Internal Component Re-
placement Parts List
Section 6.07 Rear Panel Replacement Parts List
Section 6.08 Right Side Internal Component
Replacement Parts List
Section 6.09 Options and Accessories
NOTE
Parts listed without item numbers are not shown,
but may be ordered by the catalog number shown.
B. Returns
If a product must be returned for service, contact your
authorized distributor . Materials returned without proper
authorization will not be accepted.
6.02 Ordering Information
Order replacement parts by catalog number and complete
description of the part or assembly, as listed in the parts
list for each type item. Also include the model and serial
number of the torch. Address all inquiries to your authorized distributor.
Manual 0-258237P AR TS LISTS
6.03 Major External Replacement Parts List
Item #QtyDescriptionCatalog #
11TUBE, LIFTING HANDLE, 1.125 OD, 11.85 LG9-7505
22MOUNT , LIFTING HANDLE9-7506
31COVER, LEFT SIDE Includes:9-7610
COVER, LEFT SIDE, 2X2976
LABEL, USER WARNING, ENGLISH
41COVER, RIGHT SIDE Includes:9-7609
COVER, RIGHT SIDE
OVERLAY, RIGHT SIDE P ANEL
LABEL, USER WARNING, FRENCH
Old Style Relay - Use PCR Relay Field Retrofit Kit7-3535
New Style Relay - Use PCR Relay Replacement Kit8-3163A
91TRANSFORMER, AUX., IEC BOBBIN9-7541
101ASSEMBLY, MAIN TRANSFORMER9-7599
111ASSEMBLY, OUTPUT INDUCTOR9-7598
122FITTING, 1/8 NPT X 1/4 TUBE STR8-3360
131COIL, CD TRANSFORMER, SECONDARY9-7597
141COIL, PILOT INDUCTOR9-7591
151ASS’Y, CD PCB9-7517
161ASS’Y, PILOT/OUTPUT PCB9-7518
171DUST COVER, PCR RELAY8-3164
NOTE 1: Item shown for assemblypurposes only.
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9
11
4
10
3
15
A-01378
5
6
16
13
Old Style Relay
12
2
1
7
14
8
New Style Relay
NOTE
Old style panels had
only holes, no studs
17
8
Manual 0-258249P AR TS LISTS
6.09 Options and Accessories
QtyDescriptionCatalog #
1Smart Cart7-7777
Interface Cable - For Use With Machine Torches Only
125 foot (7.62m)8-5557
150 foot (15.24m)8-5558
1575V Transformer9-7500
1220V Single-Phase Input Power Cable9-7512
1Circle Cutting Attachment7-7501
PAR TS LISTS50Manual 0-2582
APPENDIX I: INPUT WIRING REQUIREMENTS
InputPower InputCurrentSuggested Sizes (See Notes)
Line Voltages with Suggested Circuit Protection and Wire Sizes
Based on National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code
Requires Transformer Module
NOTES
Refer to Local and National Codes or local authority having jurisdiction for proper wiring requirements.
Cable size is de-rated based on the Duty Cycle of the equipment.
The suggested sizes are based on flexible power cable with power plug installations. For hard-wired installations
refer to local or national codes.
Cable conductor temperature used is 167° F (75° C).
An energy limiting fuse UL Class RK-1 (examples: BUSS LPS/LPN-RK or Gould-Shawmut AZK-A6K) should be
used to minimize damage to Plasma Cutting, Welding or power distribution equipment.
NEVER use replaceable element fuses like UL Class H, or "one-time" fuses like UL Class K5.
Flexible cable must have an outside diameter of 0.69 inches (17.5 mm) or greater.
Manual 0-258251APPENDIX
APPENDIX II: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
(BLOCK DIAGRAM)
ACTION
Close external
disconnect switch.
RESULT
Power to system.
ACTION
Protect eyes and
activate torch
RESULT
Gas flows (2 seconds).
After gas pre-flow:
DC indicator on.
Pilot relay closes.
Pilot arc established
ACTION
ON/OFF switch
to ON.
RESULT
AC indicator blinks for 8
seconds then steady on.
Fans on.
Power circuit ready.
gas flows to set pressure.
PILOT ARC
ACTION
RUN/SET switch
to SET.
RESULT
Gas solenoid open,
GAS indicator on.
ACTION
RUN/SET
switch to RUN.
RESULT
Gas flow stops.
GAS indicator off.
ACTION
Torch moved away
from work (while
still activated).
RESULT
Main arc stops.
Pilot arc automatically
restarts.
ACTION
Torch deactivated (by torch switch
release or by remote device).
RESULT
(Power supply enable signal removed.)
post-flow, pilot arc will immediately restart.
If torch is within transfer distance (3/8 in) of
Gas solenoid closes, gas flow stops.
Main arc stops.
Gas flows (15 seconds)
NOTE - If torch is activated during
workpiece, main arc will transfer.
After post-flow:
GAS indicator off.
ACTION
ON/OFF switch
to OFF
RESULT
All indicators off.
Power supply fans off.
ACTION
Torch moved within
transfer distance of workpiece.
RESULT
Main arc transfer.
Pilot arc off.
ACTION
Open external
disconnect.
RESULT
No power to system.
A-000926
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APPENDIX III: POT/LED PC BOARD LAYOUT
J14
D4
D5
D7
A-01206
Pot/LED PC Board Signals
J14-1+10 vdc from Logic PC Board (J3-7)
J14-2Current Control to Logic PC Board (J3-8)
J14-3Return for Current Control from Logic PC Board (J3-9)
J14-4+12 VDC from Logic PC Board (J3-10)
J14-5Signal for AC OK Indicator to Logic PC Board (J3-11)
J14-6Signal for GAS Indicator to Logic PC Board (J3-12)
J14-7Signal for TEMP Indicator to Logic PC Board (J3-13)
J14-8Signal for DC Indicator to Logic PC Board (J3-14)
D4Front Panel AC Indicator
D5Front Panel TEMP Indicator
D6Front Panel DC Indicator
D7Front Panel GAS Indicator
D6
Manual 0-258253APPENDIX
APPENDIX IV: LOGIC PC BOARD LAYOUT
TP5
D34
J4
TP3
J10
J1
Logic PC Board Signals
TP6
TP2
D15
J2
D5
TP1
GND
J5
D31
D35
TP4
D33
TP8
TP7
J3
J17
A-01416
J1-136 VAC from Auxiliary Transformer
J1-2115 VAC from Auxiliary Transformer
J1-3Center Tap from Auxiliary Transformer
J1-4Not Used
J1-536 VAC from Auxiliary Transformer
J1-6115 VAC Return from Auxiliary Transformer
J2-1115 VAC Return to Contactor
J2-2115 VAC Return to Fan #1
J2-3115 VAC Return to Fan #2
J2-4115 VAC Return to Solenoid
J2-5Not Used
J2-6Not Used
J2-7115 VAC to Contactor
J2-8115 VAC Return to Fan #1
J2-9115 VAC Return to Fan #2
J2-10115 VAC Return to Solenoid
J2-11Not Used
J2-12Not Used
J2-13Pressure Switch Signal
J2-14Return from Pr essure Switch
J2-15Over Temperature Switch on Input Bridge
J2-16Over Temperature Switch Return
J3-136 VAC to ON/OFF Switch
J3-236 VAC from ON/OFF Switch to Logic PC Board
J3-336 VAC to ON/OFF Switch
J3-436 VAC from ON/OFF Switch to Logic PC Board
J3-5From RUN/SET Switch on Front Panel
J3-6From RUN/SET Switch on Front Panel
J3-7+10 vdc to Front Panel Current Control Pot J14-1
J3-8From Front Panel Current Control Pot Wiper J14-2
J3-9To Current Control Pot J14-3 (Return)
J3-10+18 VDC to Front Panel J14-4
J3-11Logic Level for AC Indicator on Front Panel (J14-5)
J3-12Logic Level for GAS Indicator on Front Panel (J14-6)
J3-13Logic Level for TEMP Indicator on Front Panel (J14-7)
J3-14Logic Level for DC Indicator on Front Panel (J14-8)
J3-15Not Used
J3-16Not Used
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J4-136 VAC from Gate Driver PC Board (J9-1)
J4-236 VAC to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-2)
J4-336 VAC from Gate Drive PC Board (J9-3)
J4-436 VAC to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-4)
J4-5Ground to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-5)
J4-636 VAC to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-6)
J4-7Ground to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-7)
J4-836 VAC to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-8)
J4-9Return for Temperature Switch from Gate Drive PC Board (J9-9)
J4-10Over Temperature Logic Level from Gate Drive PC Board (J9-10)
J4-11Return for Master Enable Signal from Gate Drive PC Board (J9-11)
J4-12Logic Level Master Enable Signal to Gate Driver PC Board (J9-12)
J4-13PWM Enable Return to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-13)
J4-14Logic Level PWM Enable Signal to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-14)
J4-15PSR Return from Gate Drive PC Board (J9-15)
J4-16PSR Signal from Gate Drive PC Board (J9-16)
J4-17Return for Demand to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-17)
J4-18Demand Signal to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-18)
J4-19Return for Demand to Gate Drive PC Board (J9-19)
J4-20Not Used
J5-136 VAC to CD PC Board (J11-1)
J5-2Return to CD PC Board (J11-2)
J5-336 VAC to CD PC Board (J11-3)
J5-4CD Enable Signal to CD PC Board (J11-4)
J5-5CD Enable Return to CD PC Board (J11-5)
J5-6+18 vdc to PCR Relay
J5-7PCR Signal to PCR Relay
J5-8Torch Switch to Pilot/Output PC Board (J13-1)
J5-9Torch Switch Return to Pilot/Output PC Board (J13-2)
J5-10OK-To-Move Signal to Pilot/Output PC Board (J13-4)
J5-11+18 vdc to Pilot/Output PC Board (J13-3)
J5-12Return
J5-13Not Used
J5-14From Pilot/Output PC Board to Sense Drag Cutting
J5-15Not Used
J5-16From Pilot/Output PC Board to Sense DC
J10-1Inrush Signal to Input PC Board (J16-1)
J10-2+18 VDC to Input PC Board for Relays (J16-2)
J17-1CSR Signal from Current Sensor
J17-2Return for CSR Signal
J17-3+120 VDC to Current Sensor
TP1Logic Ground
TP2+18 VDC
TP3+18 VDC
TP4Not Used
TP5Not Used
TP6+12 VDC
TP7Not Used
TP8Not Used (On Newer PC Boards Only)
Manual 0-258255APPENDIX
D5Torch Switch Enable Indicator
D15CD Enable Indicator
D31CSR Indicator
D33Pilot On Indicator
D34AC OK Indicator
D35Drag On Indicator
APPENDIX V: GATE DRIVE PC BOARD LAYOUT
J9
D3
POWER ENABLE
TP1
GND
TP11
TP4
TP12
D31
RESET
TP9
TP2
TP1
TP3
A-01205
TP5
J7
TP6
J8
Gate Drive PC Board Signals
J7-1+12 VDC to FET PC Boards (J6-1)
J7-2Return for +12 VDC to FET PC Boards (J6-2)
J7-3PWM Output (A) to FET PC Boards (J6-3)
J7-4PWM Return to FET PC Boards (J6-4)
J7-5Primary Current Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-5)
J7-6Primary Current Sense Return from FET PC Boards (J6-6)
J7-7Secondary Current Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-7)
J7-8Secondary Current Sense Return from FET PC Boards (J6-8)
J7-9Over Temperature Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-9)
J7-10Over Temperature Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-10)
J8-1+12 VDC to FET PC Boards (J6-1)
J8-2Return for +12 VDC to FET PC Boards (J6-2)
J8-3PWM Output (A) to FET PC Boards (J6-3)
J8-4PWM Return to FET PC Boards (J6-4)
J8-5Primary Current Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-5)
J8-6Primary Current Sense Return from FET PC Boards (J6-6)
J8-7Secondary Current Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-7)
J8-8Secondary Current Sense Return from FET PC Boards (J6-8)
J8-9Over Temperature Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-9)
J8-10Over Temperature Sense from FET PC Boards (J6-10)
TP13
GND
TP8
TP7
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J9-136 VAC from Logic PC Board (J4-1)
J9-236 VAC from Logic PC Board (J4-2)
J9-336 VAC from Logic PC Board (J4-3)
J9-436 VAC from Logic PC Board (J4-4)
J9-5Return from Logic PC Board (J4-5)
J9-636 VAC from Logic PC Board (J4-6)
J9-7Return from Logic PC Board (J4-7)
J9-836 VAC from Logic PC Board (J4-8)
J9-9Over Temperature Sense from FET PC Boar ds to Logic PC Board (J4-9)
J9-10Over Temperature Sense from FET PC Boards Boards to Logic PC Board (J4-10)
J9-11Return for Master Enable Signal to Logic PC Board (J4-11)
J9-12Master Enable Signal from Logic PC Board (J4-12)
J9-13Return for PWM Enable Signal to Logic PC Board (J4-13)
J9-14PWM Enable Signal from Logic PC Board (J4-14)
J9-15Return for PSR Signal from Logic PC Board (J4-15)
J9-16PSR Signal to Logic PC Board (J4-16)
J9-17Return for Demand Signal to Logic PC Board (J4-17)
J9-18Demand Signal from Logic PC Board (J4-18)
J9-19Return for Demand Signal from Logic PC Board (J4-19)
J9-20Not Used
TP1Logic Ground
TP2+12 VDC
TP3-12 VDC
TP4+5 VDC
TP5Not Used
TP6Not Used
TP7Not Used
TP8Not Used
TP9Not Used
TP10+6 VDC
TP11Not Used
TP12Not Used
TP13Not Used
D3Power Enable Indicator
D31Reset Indicator
Manual 0-258257APPENDIX
APPENDIX VI: PILOT OUTPUT PC BOARD LAYOUT
J12
E7
Top
A-01389
E8
J13
E9
E10
E29
E30
E20
CGND
E27
E24
E23
E22
Pilot Output PC Board Signals
J12-1Torch Switch Filter in from J22-3 Torch Control
J12-2Not Used
J12-3Torch Switch Filter Return from J22-4 Torch Control
J12-4Not Used
J12-5Pilot Return Shield to J22-1 Torch Control
J12-6Torch Switch Shield to J22-2 Torch Control
J12-7Not Used
J12-8OK to Move TO J22-12 Torch Control OK to Move
J12-9Not Used
J12-10 OK to Move RTN TO J22-14 Torch Control OK to Move RTN
J13-1Torch Switch Filter out to J5-8 Logic Board Torch Sw
J13-2Torch Switch Filter gnd out to J5-9 Logic Board Torch Sw gnd
J13-3OK to Move Relay Coil to Logic PCB J5-10 OK to Move
J13-4OK to Move Relay Coil to Logic PCB J5-11 +25V
J13-5PS(+) to Logic Board J5-12 Output Sense Gnd
J13-6Not Used
J13-7Tip Voltage Sense to Logic Board J5-14 Drag Sense
J13-8Not Used
J13-9PS(-) Sense to Logic Board J5-16 PS(-) Sense (DC and Off the Plate)
J13-10 Not Used
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CGND Chassis Gnd
E7PS(-) (Stud) from Output Inductor L1 to CD Xfmr
E8PS(-) C4 Rtn for Pilot Voltage Twisted with Pilot RTN to E23
E9PS(+) to E18 Upper Fet Module
E10PS(+) to E18 Upper Fet Module
E20From E22 to PCR Pin 2
E22From Pilot Choke to E20
E23C4 Rtn for Pilot Voltage Twisted with Pilot RTN from E8
E24Pilot RTN from Standoff on bulk head and Torch Cable
E27Pilot RTN to Pilot Choke
E29PS(+) (Stud) from Work lead Through Curr ent Sense To E18 Fet Modules
E30PS(+) to CSR 8
Manual 0-258259APPENDIX
APPENDIX VII: CD PC BOARD LAYOUT
TP1TP2
J11
TP3
A-01208
E2E1
CD PC Board Signals
J11-136 VAC from Logic PC Board (J5-1)
J11-2Return from Logic PC Board (J5-2)
J11-336 VAC from Logic PC Board (J5-3)
J11-4CD Enable Signal from Logic PC Board (J5-4)
J11-5Return for CD Enable Signal from Logic PC Board (J5-5)
J11-6Not Used
J11-7Not Used
J11-8Not Used
TP1Logic Ground or Return
TP2+12 VDC
TP3Not Used
E1CD output
E2CD Output
APPENDIX60Manual 0-2582
APPENDIX VIII: INPUT PC BOARD LAYOUT
Solder Side Of PC Board
G
R2
(+)
(-)
E31
J16
Component Side Of PC Board
AC1
AC2
AC3
CGND
Input PC Board Signals
J16-1Gate Drive Relay Rtn from Logic Board J10-1
J16-2Gate Drive Relay Pos from Logic Board J10-2
J16-3Not used
J16-4Not used
J16-5Not used
CGND Chassis Ground to Chassis Ground
R2Rectifier (+) to Rectifier (+)
GSCR Gate to SCR Gate
(+)SCR Cathode Module (+) Output to the Inrush Choke Assembly
(-)Rectifier (-) Module (-) Output to the Cap Board (-) E26
AC1AC Input Phase 1 from the contactor T1 and T4
AC2AC Input Phase 2 from the contactor T2
AC3AC Input Phase 3 from the contactor T3
E31Output from Inrush Choke Assembly to Cap Board (+) E25
A-01417
Manual 0-258261APPENDIX
APPENDIX IX: FET PC BOARD LAYOUT
E1
E14
Component Side Of PC Board
E15
E16
E17
E19
E18
E19
E17
E18
E18
E19
XFMR SEC
- OUTPUT
+ OUTPUT
FET PCB ASSY
E17
E16
E15
MAIN XFMR PRI
MAIN XFMR SEC
E16
10
J6
E15
E14
MAIN XFMR PRI
J6
E14
T3
1
Solder Side Of PC Board
A-00479
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FET PC Board Signals (Upper and Lower Assemblies)
J6-1+12V from the Gate Drive Board upper J7-1 Lower J8-1
J6-2+12V RTN from the Gate Drive Board upper J7-2 Lower J8-2
J6-3Pwm Output from the Gate Drive Board upper J7-3 Lower J8-3
J6-4Pwn Output RTN J6-2 from the Gate Drive Board upper J7-4 Lower J8-4
J6-5PRI CURRENT SENSE to the Gate Drive Board upper J7-5 Lower J8-5
J6-6PRI CURRENT SENSE RTN to the Gate Drive Board upper J7-6 Lower J8-6
J6-7SEC CURRENT SENSE to the Gate Drive Board upper J7-7 Lower J8-7
J6-8SEC CURRENT SENSE RTN to the Gate Drive Board upper J7-8 Lower J8-8
J6-9OVER TEMP RTN to the Gate Drive Board upper J7-9 Lower J8-9
J6-10OVER TEMP to the Gate Drive Board upper J7-10 Lower J8-10
E1HEATSINK GND To HEA T SINK
E14MAIN XFMR PRI to MAIN XFMR PRI E14
E15MAIN XFMR PRI to MAIN XFMR PRI E15
E16MAIN XFMR SEC from MAIN XFMR SEC E16
E17OUTPUT (-) to OUTPUT INDUCTOR L1
E18OUTPUT (+) to Current Sense Transformer, E9 on Output Board, and pin 8 PCR
E19MAIN XFMR SEC from MAIN XFMR SEC E19
Manual 0-258263APPENDIX
APPENDIX X: CAPACITOR PC BOARD LAYOUT
E26
E25
E12C
E13C
E12A
E13A
E12
E13
A-01418
E13B
E12B
Capacitor PC Board Signals
E12Positve Rail to FET Board
E12APositve Rail to FET Board
E12BPositve Rail to FET Board
E12CPositve Rail to FET Board
E13Negative Rail to FET Board
E13ANegative Rail to FET Board
E13BNegative Rail to FET Board
E13CNegative Rail to FET Board
E25Positive Input from Input Board (+) SCR Cathode
E26Negative Input from Input Board (-) Rectifier (-)
APPENDIX64Manual 0-2582
APPENDIX XI: CURRENT SENSOR PC BOARD LAYOUT
J15
A-01419
Current Sensor PC Board Signals
J15-1Work Cable Sense
J15-2Ground
J15-3+12 VDC
Manual 0-258265APPENDIX
APPENDIX XII: 36VAC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
CD PC Board
J11
132
Auxiliary
Transformer
Outputs
36 V AC
115 V AC
J1
3
1
5
2
6
Logic PC
Board
J3
J5
312
ON/OFF
Switch
132
12VDC
Circuit
4
J9
J4
1
3
5
7
4
2
8
6
1
36 V AC
3
5
7
4
2
8
6
Gate Drive PC Board
OUT
OUT
GND
(IN)
(IN)
Voltage
Check
Circuit
A-01344
APPENDIX66Manual 0-2582
Manual 0-258267APPENDIX
APPENDIX XIII: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
A-01360
APPENDIX68Manual 0-2582
B EC 8055 HAS
11/23
98
A-01360
Manual 0-258269APPENDIX
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