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Plasma Cutting Power Supply
Pak Master® 75XLTM Plus
Service Manual Number 0-2747
Published by:
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
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APPENDIX 12: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC................................................................................... A-16
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 procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
A procedure 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
HEAL TH.
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 1-603298-5711 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. Y ou 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: No v ember 15, 20011-1GENERAL 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. T rapped 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. Yo u
must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• T o protect your hearing from loud noise, wear pr otective 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 RA YS
Plasma Arc Rays can injure 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 HEAL TH STANDARDS, 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 from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
GENERAL INFORMATION1-2Date: Nov ember 15, 2001
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. AWS Standar d A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS 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 Standar d 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 W1 17.2, 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 Standard A WSF4.1, RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONT AINERS AND PIPING THAT HAVE HELD HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, obtainable fr om the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
ATTENTION
Toute procédur e pouvant r ésulter
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’énergie
électrique 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 RESPIRATOR 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: No v ember 15, 20011-3GENERAL 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 + 603-298-5711 ou votr e 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 INFORMATION1-4Date: Nov ember 15, 2001
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 TRA VAIL 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 TRAV AIL 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. V ous dú4ez vous pr otéger 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 A YANT 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, Batterymar ch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269
Date: No v ember 15, 20011-5GENERAL 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, Batterymarch
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, RECOMMANDATIONS DE PRATIQUES
SURES POUR LA PRÉPARATION 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 INFORMATION1-6Date: Nov ember 15, 2001
1.07 Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Thermal Dynamics Corporation
Address:82 Benning Street
W est Lebanon, New Hampshire 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 requir ements. Among them are:
* CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 number 60 for Arc welding equipment.
* UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed-circuit boar ds 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 manufac-
turing process. This is to ensure the product 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 product 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: No v ember 15, 20011-7GENERAL 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 thereof and substantiation that the product has been stor ed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with Thermal’s specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized standard industry practice,
and not subject to misuse, repair , neglect, alteration, or accident, corr ect such defects by suitable r epair 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
PAR 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 provided 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 from 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 Y ears1 Year2 Years1 Year
Original Main Power Rectifier3 Y ears1 Year2 Years1 Year
Control PC Board3 Y ears1 Year2 Years1 Year
All Other Circuits And Components Including,1 Year1 Y ear1 Y ear1 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
SureLok T orches1 Y ear1 Y ear1 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: November 15, 2001
GENERAL INFORMATION1-8Date: Nov ember 15, 2001
SECTION 2:
2.03 Service Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
2.01 Scope Of Manual
This Manual provides Service Instructions for Thermal
Dynamics PAK Master® 75XL PLUS Plasma Power Supply.
Refer to Operating Manual 0-2746 for individual operating procedures. Information in this edition is therefore
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 0-2746, 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 technician should be familiar with the equipment and its capabilities. The technician should be prepared to recommend 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 the Technical Services Department 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/operator's 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.
Printed Circuit Board Assemblies to be returned must be
properly packaged in protective material and returned
intact per normal procedures.
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SECTION 3:
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3.03 Specifications/Design Features
DESCRIPTION
3.01 Scope
The purpose of the information in this section is:
• T o familiarize the service technician with the capabilities and limitations of the equipment
• T o provide an overall understanding which will allow the technician, in turn, to properly train
customer's operating personnel.
3.02 General Description of System
The 75XL PLUS System includes a power supply and
torch & leads. The power supply provides 60 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. 208/230V singlephase units include 50 amp input cable and plug.
NOTE
The power supply can be ordered in various configurations with various options factory installed.
A. Power Supply Technical Specifications
The following specifications apply to the Power Supply
only:
1. Front Panel Controls
ON/OFF Switch, RUN/SET/LATCH Switch and
Output Current Control (A)
2. Front Panel Indicators
AC , TEMP , GAS , DC
3. Rear Panel
Input Power Cable Strain Relief*, Gas Connection, Gas
Regulator/Filter Assembly
*208/230V single-phase units also include 50 amp input
cable and plug.
4. Input Power
Can be configured for the following input power:
208/230/240 V AC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Thr ee-
Phase
XL PLUS Power Supply
A-02462
Work Cable and Clamp
The torch provides a maximum 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) cut
capacity. The hand torch is available with various head
configurations and a machine torch in a 180° head configuration. Torch leads are available in various lengths
with fittings for simple installation. Spare Parts Kits are
available which provide an assortment of replacement
torch parts.
NOTE
Refer to Section 3.04 for list of power supply options and accessories.
Torch and Leads
380/415 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Three-Phase
460 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Three-Phase
5. Output Power
Continuously variable from 15 to 60 Amps maximum
6. Duty Cycle (see NOTE)
NOTE
The duty cycle will be reduced if the primary input voltage (AC) is low or the DC voltage is higher
than shown in the chart.
Power Supply Duty Cycle
Ambient
Tem
erature
Duty Cy cle
Current
DC Voltage
7. Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)
3/4 inch (19.1 mm); 1 inch (25.4 mm) severance
8. Pilot Circuitry
104° F
(40° C)
65%100%
60 Amps50 Amps
104 vdc104 vdc
104° F
(40° C)
Capacitive Discharge (CD), Pulsed DC
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9. Weight
D. Multi-Purpose Cart
64 lbs (29 kg) w/work lead
71 lbs (32 kg) w/work lead and 25' Torch & Lead
10. Overall Dimensions
19" (482 mm) High x 13" (330 mm) Wide x 24.8"
(630 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)
2. Maximum input gas pressure
125 psi (8.6 bar)
3. Filter
Coalescent type filter
3.04 Power Supply Options and
Accessories
Rugged steel cart on easy-rolling rear wheels and
front-mounted swivel casters. Provides maximum
mobility for the power supply and can also serve as a
display cart. T op shelf is 12 " (305 mm) x 20 (508 mm).
Steel handle is 30" (762 mm) high.
E. 575V T ransformer
This step-down transformer allows the power supply to operate with 575 V AC three-phase input power.
F. Computer Control Cable (CNC)
This accessory is for use with PCM Torches only.
This 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.
G. Cutting Guide Kit
Easy add-on attachments to allow for straight line,
circle, or bevel cutting.
H. Standoff Cutting Guide
Simple, push-on guide attachment to allow for torch
dragging without risk of touching tip.
The following accessories are available for this power
supply. Refer to Section 6, Parts Lists, for catalog numbers and ordering information.
A. Single-Stage Filter Kit
A Single Stage In-Line Air Filter for use with compressed air shop systems. Filters moisture and particulate matter from the air stream to at least 0.85 microns.
B. Two Stage Air Line Filter
A Two Stage In-Line Air Filter for use on compressed
air shop systems. Filters moisture and particulate matter from the air stream to at least 5.0 microns.
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.
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Section 4:
TROUBLESHOOTING
Handle torch leads with care and protect them fr om
damage.
A. Piloting
4.01 Introduction
This section provides service diagnostics for the Pak
Master 75XL PLUS 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 those products.
4.02 Periodic Inspection &
Procedures
This subsection describes inspection procedures which
should be performed at periodic intervals as required.
A. Physical Inspection
Check that all cable connections are secure.
B. Cleaning
Unit should be cleaned per Appendix 1 1, Maintenance
Schedule.
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 (Section 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.
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 Star ting
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.
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,
it is sometimes useful to reduce the cutting speed to
produce "slow speed dross". Any resultant cleanup
can be accomplished by scraping, not grinding.
Sparks from the cutting process can cause damage
to coated, painted, and other surfaces such as glass,
plastic and metal.
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F. Common Cutting Faults
1. Insufficient Penetration
a. Cutting speed too fast
4.04 Troubleshooting Guide General Information
b. Torch tilted too much
c. Metal too thick
d. Worn torch parts
e.Cutting current too low
f.Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used
2. Main Arc Extinguishes
a. Cutting speed too slow
b. Torch standoff too high from workpiece
c. Cutting current too high
d. Work cable disconnected
e.Worn torch parts
f.Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used
3. Excessive Dross Formation
a. Cutting speed too slow
b. Torch standoff too high from workpiece
c. Worn torch parts
d. Improper cutting current
e.Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used
4. Short Torch Parts Life
a. Moisture in air source
b. Exceeding system capability (material too thick)
c. Excessive pilot arc time
d. Air flow too low (incorrect pressure)
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 repair of this unit should be under taken only by those familiar with high voltage high power
electronic equipment.
B. Advanced T roubleshooting
For basic troubleshooting and parts replacement procedures refer to Pak Master 75XL PLUS Operating Manual
0-2746.
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 75XL PLUS
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.
Subsection 4.09 includes specific test procedures and LED
status identification tables. The subsection is referenced
by the troubleshooting guide for the specific test to be
performed.
e.Improperly assembled torch
f.Incorrect torch parts for the operation
g. Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used
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The troubleshooting guide has 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
C. How to use the Troubleshooting Guide
A. Initial Setup Conditions
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 Subsection.
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
1. Connect gas supply to rear of Power Supply .
2. Turn on gas supply and adjust Power Supply Gas
Regulator to 60 psi (4.1 bar).
3. Set the Power Supply controls as follows:
ON/OFF switch to OFF
RUN/SET/LA TCH switch to SET
CURRENT (A) control potentiometer to maximum
B. Main Input and Internal Power Tests
1. Connect main AC power to the unit.
2. Set the Power Supply ON/OFF switch to ON and note
the following:
•AC indicator blinks for six seconds, then
steady ON.
•Relay K10 on Input PC Board energizes (clicks)
before AC indicator stops blinking.
•Relay K11 energizes pulling in MC1 after AC light
stays blinking.
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.
While troubleshooting visually inspect the internal components for signs of overheating, 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.
•TEMP indicator OFF.
•GAS indicator ON.
•Gas flows.
•Fans will operate.
•DC lndicator is OFF.
3. Set the Power Supply RUN/SET/LATCH switch to
the RUN position and note the following:
•Gas indicator goes OFF.
•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.
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C. Pilot Arc Test
1.Activate the torch (press torch switch on the
handle, ST ART signal from CNC or pr ess the torch
switch on the Remote Pendant) 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 Ar c Problems.
D. Main Arc Test
Press the Torch Switch to establish a pilot ar c.
Bring the torch to within 1/8"-3/8" (3-9 mm) of the work-
piece to establish the main cutting arc, and note the following:
•Main cutting arc starts
•Pilot Relay opens
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.
2. Single phase jumper wire installed incorrectly
a. Refer to Operating Manual 0-2746, Section 3.07
and check jumper wire installation.
3. Faulty Input Bridge
a. Test Input Bridge per Section 4.09-D; r epair as
necessary.
4. FET/Heatsink Assembly faulty
a. Check per Section 4.09-I; repair as necessary.
C. Fan does not operate; AC indicator on front panel
of power supply is OFF
1. Front Panel ON/OFF switch in OFF position
a. Place switch to ON position.
2. Main power disconnect not closed
a. Close main power disconnect.
3. Main power line fuses blown
a. Replace main power line Fuses.
4. Defective input power cable
a. Replace input power cable.
5. Improper input power line connections inside Power
Supply
a. Refer to Operating Manual 0-2746, Section 3.07
and correct if needed.
6. Fuse blown inside Power Supply
a. Replace internal Fuse.
4.06 Main Input and Internal Power
Problems
Locate your symptom below:
A. Main power line fuses blow as soon as main
disconnect is closed
1. Input power cable installed incorrectly
a. Refer to Operating Manual 0-2746, Section 3.07
and connect input cable.
B. Main Power line fuses blow when unit is pow-
ered on
1. Input voltage selection incorrect for the main input voltage
a. Refer to Operating Manual 0-2746, Section 3.06
and select proper input voltage
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7. Line voltage above 10% tolerance (overvoltage protection)
a. If any line between pins is open, replace the rib-
bon cable
4. Faulty RUN/SET/LATCH switch
a. Check continuity.
5. Faulty gas solenoid circuit
a. Test gas solenoid circuit per Section 4.09-G; r e-
pair as necessary
E. Gas flows; Gas indicator OFF: AC indicator ON;
DC indicator OFF
1. Gas pressure too low
a. See torch manual for operating pressures.
2. Faulty pressure switch
b. If voltage is present, replace Logic/Gate PCB.
C. System will not pilot; AC indicator ON, TEMP
indicator ON
1. Air flow through unit is restricted
a. Provide adequate air flow (Refer to Operating
Manual 0-2746, Section 3.02)
2. Exceeded duty cycle of Power Supply
a. Wait for fans to cool unit and refer to Operat-
ing Manual 0-2746, Section 2.03, for proper
Duty Cycle.
3. Faulty Fan or Logic/Gate PC Board
Measure for 1 15 V AC on the Logic/Gate 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/Gate PC
Board.
4. Faulty temperature circuit
a. Check temperature circuit per Section 4.09-F;
repair as necessary
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
Gas Solenoid
Gas Pressure Switch
Wire #51
Wire #50
A-01184
D. No gas flow; AC indicator ON; TEMP indicator
OFF; GAS and DC indicators OFF
1. RUN/SET/LATCH switch in RUN (or LATCH) position
a. Switch to SET position.
2. Gas supply not connected to unit
a. Connect to gas supply.
3. Gas supply not turned on
a. Turn gas supply on.
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5. Faulty Wiring or Logic/Gate PC Board
Check for DC voltage from Logic/Gate PC Board
J2-13 to TP1 (GND)
• If less than a volt, replace Logic/Gate PC Board
TP1 (GND)
Logic/Gate PC Board
J2
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G. Arc in torch without pressing torch switch; AC
indicator ON; Gas flows; GAS and DC indicators
ON
1. Faulty torch switch
a. Refer to appropriate T orch Instr uction Manual
and check continuity.
2. Faulty torch leads
a. Refer to appropriate T orch Instr uction Manual
and check continuity.
Pilot Output PC Board
Top
J12
Pin 3
Pin 1
A-01399
4. Faulty Logic/Gate or Pilot PC Board
Check for DC voltage from Logic/Gate PC Board
J5 pin 8 to J5 pin 9.
a. Replace Logic/Gate PC Board if voltage is ap-
proximately 12 vdc.
J5
3. Faulty Pilot PC Board
Remove power from 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.
Logic/Gate PC Board
A-02547
J2
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4.07 Pilot Arc Problems
Locate your symptom below:
A. No gas flow; GAS and DC indicators OFF (Torch
Switch must be pressed); AC indicator ON;
TEMP indicator off
1. Faulty RUN/SET/LATCH switch
a. Check switch and replace if necessary .
2. Faulty hand torch parts or Logic/Gate PC Board
C. No arc in torch; Gas flows; AC indicator ON;
TEMP indicator off; GAS and DC indicators ON;
No arc at spark gap on CD PC Board; CD enable
indicator (D2) ON
1. Faulty CD PC Board
a. Test for 36VAC at J11-1 to J11-3.
• If voltage is present, proceed to step 6.
• If voltage is not present, test for voltage at J5-1
to J5-3.
Check start indicator D1 on the Logic/Gate PC
Board.
a. If start indicator D1 is ON, replace Logic/Gate
PCB.
b. If start indicator D1 on Logic/Gate PC Board is
OFF check the following:
Check Pilot/Output PC Board for 12vdc between
J12 pin 1 and pin 3 with torch switch pressed.
• If voltage is correct, check Torch Switch and
PIP as needed per appropriate torch manual.
• If voltage is incorrect, replace Logic/Gate PC
Board.
D2
D1
J5
If no voltage is present, replace Logic/Gate
PCB.
b. Measure DC voltage between J11-4 to J11-5 on
CD PC Board.
• If voltage is less than 2 vdc replace CD PC
Board.
• If voltage is approximately 12vdc, replace Logic
PCB.
CD PC Board
Pin 4
Pin 5
A-01188
J11
D. No arc or intermittent arc in torch; Gas flows; AC
Logic/Gate PC Board
A-02548
J2
indicator ON; TEMP indicator off; GAS and DC
indicators ON; Spark at gap on CD PC Board and
CD enable indicator (D2) on Logic/Gate PC Board
ON
B. Small arc may be visible in torch; Gas flows; AC
indicator ON; TEMP indicator off; GAS indicator
ON; DC indicator blinks
1. Faulty Pilot Output PC Board or Shorted Torch
a. Test per Section 4.09-H; repair as necessary.
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.
1. Gas pressure(s) set incorrectly (too high)
a. Refer to appropriate To rch 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.
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5. Faulty torch
a. Check continuity per appropriate Torch Instruc-
tion Manual.
6. Faulty connection of wire #16 or #17 to Pilot Output
PC Board
4.08 Main Arc Problems
Locate your symptom below:
A. Main cutting arc will not start.
1. Work cable not connected.
a. Check wiring connection.
Pilot Output PC Board
Top
A-01400
E24
Wire #16
E23
Wire #17
a. Connect work cable.
2. Faulty current sensor
Check the following indicators inside the Power
Supply:
• Pilot indicator (D39) on the Logic/Gate PC
Board is ON during pilot then OFF during main
arc transfer.
• CSR indicator (D20) on the Logic/Gate PC
Board is OFF during pilot then ON during main
arc transfer.
While trying to transfer, measure voltage at J17-1
to J17-2 on the Logic/Gate PC Board.
If voltage is approximately 12vdc replace the
Current Sensor .
If voltage is less than 2vdc replace the Logic/
Gate PC Board.
A-02549
D20
D36
D39
7. Faulty Logic/Gate PC Board
Check D39 & D20 on the Logic/Gate Board.
a. If D39 and D20 are not on, replace Logic/Gate
PCB.
Measure for 12 vdc on Logic/Gate PC Board from
J5-6 to J5-7.
a. If voltage is greater than 2vdc, replace Logic/
Gate PC Board.
Measure for 15 vdc on Logic PC Board from J5-6
to J5-7.
J17
Logic/Gate PC Board
Pin 1
Pin 2
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:
• Drag indicator (D36) on the Logic/Gate PC
Board is ON when the torch tip comes in contact with the workpiece.
1. Cutting tip in contact with the workpiece.
a. Maintain standoff distance 1/8"-3/8" (3-9 mm)
between cutting tip and workpiece. (See SW-1
Drag Disable).
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2. Faulty PCR Relay
a. With power off, measur e for continuity between
wires #12 and #14. If continuity is found, replace PCR.
3. Faulty Logic/Gate PC Board
If torch tip is off the workpiece and the drag indicator , D36, on the Logic/Gate PC Board is still ON,
then replace the Logic/Gate PC Board.
4.09 Test Procedures
The test procedures in this subsection are referenced in
the troubleshooting section.
1. Remove the screws which secure the left side panel
(viewed from front of unit) to the frame assembly.
Left Side
Panel
A-02564
Ground Wire
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.
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. T ransport printed cir cuit boards 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
for access to the input power connections and the input
voltage selection.
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source before assembling or disassembling the Power Supply, torch
parts, or torch and leads assemblies.
Screws (5 places)
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 requires 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.
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.
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D. Input PC Board Test
Input PC Board
Solder Side of PC Board
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A-00307
0.75
Forward Bias
Diode Conducting
Diode Test Symbol
Anode
Cathode
VR
+
COM
_
A
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”.
Check Input PC Board for shorted input diode.
Remove AC power and with an ohmmeter set on the diode range make the following checks:
Reverse Bias
Diode Not Conducting
VR
COM
_
Cathode
Anode
+
Testing Diode Reverse Bias
7. If a diode checks bad, replace the diode module.
8. Reconnect all cables to proper terminals.
OL
A-00306
A
Meter (+)Meter (-)Indication
AC1(-)Op e n
AC2(-)Op e n
AC3(-)Op e n
(-)AC 1D io de D ro p
(-)AC 2D io de D ro p
(-)AC 3D io de D ro p
(+)A C1Op en
(+)A C2Op en
(+)A C3Op en
AC1(+)D iode Drop
AC2(+)D iode Drop
AC3(+)D iode Drop
The meter should indicate a diode drop in one direction
and an open in the other direction for each check.
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If Input Bridge Diode is shorted, make the following
checks with an ohmmeter at the Main Contactor:
F. Temperature Circuit Test
Test the temperature circuit per the following:
Meter (+)Meter (-)Indication
L1T1O pen
L2T2O pen
L3T3O pen
If any test has resistance, then replace the Main Contactor also.
E. Main Contactor (MC1) Test
Reconnect power and observe proper start-up procedure.
With the ON/OFF Front Panel switch in the ON position, the AC LED should be blinking. If AC LED is not
blinking, there is either no power tot he unit or an overvoltage condition exists.
• Single Phase Units check at L1 and L2
• Three Phase Units check L1, L2, and L3
Main Contactor
(MC1)
Coil
Wire #55
L3
L2
L1
1.Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2.Disconnect ribbon cable from the Upper FET/
Heatsink Assembly at J6.
A-01213
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 remove power and r eplace the
FET/Heatsink Assemblies.
A-02671
Note: Not all MC1 wire
connections are shown
Coil
Wire #59
Measure voltage on coil of contactor, approximately 117
VAC between wires #70 and #75.
•If voltage is correct, replace Main Contactor.
• If voltage is incorrect, replace Logic PC Board.
CAUTION
The FET / Heatsink Assemblies are matched and
balanced during production and must be replaced
in pairs.
5.Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
6.Disconnect ribbon cable from the Lower FET/
Heatsink Assembly 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 remove power and r eplace the
FET/Heatsink Assemblies.
9.Place the front panel ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
10. Remove power fr om unit.
11. Disconnect connector fr om J2.
Manual 0-27474-11TROUBLESHOOTING
12. Check for short on Connector (harness end) between J2-15 & 16.
If shorted, replace TS1.
If no short is found, replace Logic/Gate PC Board.
TP1 (GND)
Logic/Gate PC Board
J2
A-02546
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
E24 (with wires #17 and #16 removed).
If Pilot Output PCB is not shorted, check for shorted
torch. Check for short between E8 and E22. If shorted,
replace Pilot/Output PCB.
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 the
Logic/Gate PC Board to help in troubleshooting.
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
A-01198
1.Check for 115 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 115 VAC from J2-4 to J2-10 at the
Logic/Gate PC Board.
If voltage is not correct replace Logic/Gate PC
Board.
4
10
J2
Logic PC
Board
The indicators on the Logic/Gate PC Board as follows:
IndicatorMean ing
D1
D2
D20
D36
D39
Start - wh en O N ind icates torch
sw itch is p resse d
C D En able - Initiates sp ark gap
on C D PC Board. Ind icator
should com e O N the n go O F F
after a pilot arc has been
established.
C SR - In dicate s main cutting arc
is established.
Drag O n - W he n O N indicates
th at th e t orch tip is maki n g
contact with the workpiece.
Pilot O N - Indicates PC R R elay
D rive is ac tive.
D45
PW M - Indicates the pulse width
m od ulat ion IC chip is run ning
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D1
A-02552
Logic/Gate PC Board
TP8D1
TP1
Logic/Gate PC Board
D20
D36
D39
A-02550
D45
D2
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 (Pulse Width
Modulation) Enable signal from the Logic/Gate PC
Board. A circuit on the Logic/Gate PC Board monitors the output voltage. When the output voltage
drops below 60 vdc, indicating a problem exists, the
Logic/Gate PC Board sends a signal which turns OFF
the PWM Enable signal to the Logic/Gate 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.
CD PC Board
J11
A-01202
b. Connect a jumper between TP1 and TP8 of the
Logic/Gate PC Board.
NOTE
Before pressing the trigger , make sure no faults wer e
found on the Pilot Board and in the torch.
When the unit is at “idle” the AC OK indicator on
Front Access Panel should be ON. The Start indicator, D1, turns ON when the torch switch is pressed.
At this point the gas begins to flow . When the preflow
time is over the PWM Enable signal is given PWM
turns on, and the DC indicator at the front panel turns
ON. When the PCR Drive/Pilot On indicator D39
turns ON.
If the PWM Enable indicator , D45, does not come ON
then replace the Logic/Gate PCB.
If the PWM Enable indicator , D45, 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.
This will cause the gas to flow continuously and
the DC indicator on the front panel to turn ON.
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/
Gate PC Board Start indicator, D1 turns ON).
After 2 seconds D45 (Logic/Gate PCB) turns
on. If D45 does not turn on, replace Logic/
Gate PCB.
d. Measure open circuit voltage between E29 (+)
to E7 (-) at the Pilot Output PC Board.
Manual 0-27474-13TROUBLESHOOTING
e. If voltage is okay, check torch & leads. If volt-
age is low, disconnect wire from E24 on Pilot
Output Board and recheck steps c-d. If voltage is still low, disconnect wires 11-12 (from
FET PCB to Pilot Output PCB).
Make sure wires #11 & #12 which connect the
FET Assemblies to each other remain connected. Check for output voltage between E17
& E18. If voltage is OV - then replace both FET
Assemblies.
3. MOSFET Resistance Checks
The Power Supply contains two identical FET/Heatsink Assemblies. On each assembly there are two
MOSFET devices that must be checked. Use an ohmmeter to check for the proper resistance of the
MOSFET's as follows:
a.Locate Q1 and Q6 on the FET/Heatsink Assem-
bly.
Pilot Output PC Board
Top
E7
A-01401
E29
2. FET/Heatsink Output Diode Checks
Remove input power from the unit.
Isolate each FET/Heatsink Assembly by removing 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 FET/Heatsink Assemblies should be
replaced.
Q6
FET/Heatsink and
Capacitor PC Board
Assembly
Q1
A-01214
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.
CAUTION
NOTES
Make measurements near the body of each
The FET / Heatsink Assemblies are matched and
MOSFET.
balanced during production and must be replaced
in pairs.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING4-14Manual 0-2747
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.
4. FET Reset Diode Check
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 as follows:
a.Remove the wire from E16 and E18 on the Upper
and Lower FET/Heatsink Assemblies.
Use an ohmmeter set to the diode function and check
the reset diode as follows:
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 Assemblies.
CAUTION
The FET / Heatsink Assemblies are matched and
balanced during production and must be replaced
in pairs.
A-01215
E14
E15
E19
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
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.
Manual 0-27474-15TROUBLESHOOTING
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 Assemblies if any of the
above tests are open or shorted.
CAUTION
The FET / Heatsink Assemblies are matched and
balanced during production and must be replaced
in pairs.
6. FET Output Clamp Diodes Check
Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance of the output clamp diodes, (+ out) E17 and (- out) E18, as follows:
NOTE
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 Assemblies if any of the
above tests are open or shorted.
CAUTION
The FET / Heatsink Assemblies are matched and
balanced during production and must be replaced
in pairs.
TROUBLESHOOTING4-16Manual 0-2747
SECTION 5:
REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURES
5.01 Introduction
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.
This Section describes parts replacement procedures and
all cable repairs which may be performed on the Pak Master 75XL PLUS 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
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.
W ARNINGS
PC Boards can be irreparably damaged by improper
handling due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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.
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.
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 wires
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.
W ARNING
Do not operate the equipment or test equipment under power while wearing the grounding wrist strap.
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.
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.
Manual 0-27475- 1REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
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
C. Right Side Panel Replacement
1.Remove the Lifting Handle per paragraph 'A' above.
Refer to Section 6 for parts list and overall detailed drawing.
A. Lifting Handle Replacement
1.Remove the two 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 screws.
B. Left Side Panel Replacement
1.Remove the side screws and loosen the bottom
screws securing the Left Side Panel to the Frame
Assembly.
Left Side
Panel
2.Unlock the latch for the Access Panel.
3.Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the two
screws and loosen the three bottom screws which
secure the Right Side Panel to the Frame Assembly.
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/Gate PC Board.
6.Remove the two nuts securing the Access Panel to
the Right Side Panel.
7.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.
D. Leads Wrap Panel Replacement
A-02564
Ground Wire
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 W rap
to the old Left Side Panel.
5.Install the replacement Left Side Panel by reversing
the above procedure noting the following:
• Leads Wrap must be installed on the replace-
ment Left Side Panel before panel is installed.
• Place the Left Side Panel onto the bottom three
screws of the frame and slide the top edge under the lip on the top of the Right Side Panel.
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Remove the four screws securing the Leads W rap
Panel to the Left Side Panel.
3.Install the replacement Leads W rap Body by reversing the above procedure.
5.05 Access Panel Parts
Replacement
Refer to Section 6 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.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES5- 2Manual 0-2747
B. ON/OFF Switch Replacement
1.Unlatch the Access Panel to gain access to the rear
of the ON/OFF Switch.
2.Disconnect all the wiring to the ON/OFF Switch.
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.
3.Squeeze the top and bottom of the switch while
pulling it out of the Access Panel
4.Install the replacement ON/OFF Switch by reversing the above procedure.
C. RUN/SET/LATCH Switch Replacement
1.Unlatch the Access Panel to gain access to the rear
of the RUN/SET/LA TCH Switch.
2.Disconnect all the wiring to the RUN/SET/LA TCH
Switch.
3.Squeeze the top and bottom of the switch while
pulling it out of the Access Panel
4.Install the replacement RUN/SET/LATCH 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.
5.06 Front Panel Parts
Replacement
Refer to Section 6 for parts list and detailed drawing.
A. Work Cable Replacement
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
3.Loosen the Work Cable end at the terminal on the
Output PC Board.
4.Remove the Work Cable connection from the lower
FET/Heatsink Assembly at E18 (OUTPUT) terminal.
5.Remove the work cable strain relief from the Front
Panel.
6.Pull the Work Cable from the unit.
7.Install the replacement Work Cable by reversing
the above procedure.
B. 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 .
5.Remove the Pot/LED PC Board from the four standoffs.
6.Disconnect the connector at J14 of the Pot/LED PC
Board.
7.Install the replacement Pot/LED PC Board by reversing the above procedure.
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.
C. Unit Base/Front Replacement
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
E. Access Panel Replacement
2.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
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 /LATCH Switch per paragraph 'C'
above.
• Pot/LED PC Board per paragraph 'D' above.
Manual 0-27475- 3REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
3.Remove the Work Cable per paragraph "A' above.
4.Remove the Torch fr om the unit.
5.Remove the following hardware:
a. Two mounting nuts from Main Contactor As-
sembly.
b. Nut and wires from ground stud.
c. Bottom two screws securing Rear Panel to Base/
Front Assembly .
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.
6.At the front panel remove the two screws securing
the Base/Front Panel to the internal chassis.
7.Carefully slide the internal components up, back,
and out of the Base/Front Assembly.
8.Install the replacement Base/Front Assembly by
reversing the above procedure.
5.07 Left Side Internal Component
Parts Replacement
Refer to Section 6 for parts list and detailed 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. See Section 6 for item number.
4.Reinstall the Left Side Panel.
B. Fuse Holder Replacement
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Remove the Fuse from the holder.
C. Input PC Board Assembly Replacement
Follow the Anti-Static Handling Procedures in Section 5.02.
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Remove the five screws securing the wiring to the
Input PC Board.
ConnectionQtyDescription
of Cable
(-)2Cable 7
(+)2Cable 10
AC13Cable 1
AC22Cable 2
AC32Cable 3
3.Remove the clear Input PC Board Insulator sheet.
4.Carefully pull the Input PC Board from the unit far
enough to disconnect the wiring connections to the
component side of the PC Board.
5.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.
3.Disconnect the two wires connected to the Fuse
Holder.
4.Remove the two small screws securing the Fuse
Holder to the chassis.
5.Install the replacement Fuse Holder by reversing
the above procedure.
D. Input Diode Bridge Assembly Replacement
Follow the Anti-Static Handling Procedures in Section 5.02.
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 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.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES5- 4Manual 0-2747
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/Gate PC Board Replacement
Follow the Anti-Static Handling Procedures in Section 5.02.
E16Main Transf ormer (Secondary)
E17(-) Out put
E18(+) Output
E19Main Transf ormer (Secondary)
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Carefully remove all cable connections from the
Logic/Gate PC Board noting the location of each
per the following chart:
ConnectionDescription
J1Cable from Auxillary
Transformer
J216-pin Cable
J516-pin Cable
J17Cable from Current Sensor
J10Cable from Input PC Board
J8Ribbon Cable from Top
FET/Heatsink Assembly
J7Ribbon Cable from Bottom
FET/Heatsink Assembly
3.Remove the four screws securing the Logic/Gate
PC Board to the standoffs.
4.Install the replacement Logic/Gate PC Board by
reversing procedure.
F . FET/Heatsink Assembly Replacement
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, keeping in mind the
following:
• Cables marked with 'A' connect to the upper
FET/Heatsink Assembly, cables marked 'B' connect to the lower FET/Heatsink Assembly.
• Connect cables with similarly named terminals
(for example, connect cable 16A to terminal 16).
NOTE
Be sure that the top groove in the FET/Heatsink
Assembly is properly seated over the cutout in the
chassis.
CAUTION
The FET / Heatsink Assemblies are matched and
balanced during production and must be replaced
in pairs. The two FET/Heatsink Assemblies are
identical and are removed in the same manner .
Follow the Anti-Static Handling Procedures in Section 5.02.
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Place the unit on its 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 .
5.Disconnect the wiring from wire lug connections
on the Capacitor PC Board at '+' and '-' terminals.
Manual 0-27475- 5REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
5.08 Rear Panel Parts Replacement
Refer to Section 6 for parts list and detailed drawing, and
replacement parts catalog numbers.
A. Filter/Regulator Element Replacement
The Filter/Regulator Assembly is on the rear panel. For
better system performance, the Filter/Regulator Assembly
filter element should be checked per the Maintenance
Schedule, and either cleaned or replaced.
1.Remove power from the power supply; turn off the
gas supply and bleed down the system.
2.Unscrew the plastic bowl on the bottom of the Filter/Regulator Assembly. The filter element will be
visible and still attached to the main body of the
Filter Regulator .
3.Grasp the filter element and unscrew it from the
Filter/Regulator body . The filter element will come
off with a spool and some additional pieces.
4.Note the correct assembly of the filter/spool then
remove the filter from the spool and either clean it
or replace it.
5.The filter element and spool, with the baffle ring in
place (teeth facing downward) can be screwed back
into the Regulator body by compressing the spring
on the spool. Tighten firmly by hand.
B. Optional Single Stage Air Line Filter
Element Replacement
This part is an option; it may not be installed on all units.
NOTE
The Power Supply shuts down automatically when
the Filter Element becomes completely saturated.
The Filter Element can be removed from its housing, dried out, and reused. Allow 24 hours for Element to dry.
1.Remove power from power supply .
2.Shut off air supply and bleed down system.
3.Disconnect gas supply hose.
4.T urn the Cover counterclockwise and remove it from
the Filter Housing. The Filter Element is located
inside the housing.
5.Remove the Filter Element from the Housing and
set Element aside to dry .
6.Wipe inside of housing clean, then insert the replacement Filter Element cup side first, as shown
below.
Housing
Regulator/Filter
Assembly
Baffle
Ring
Filter
Element
Spring
Spool
Bowl
Standard Filter Element
A-02988
Filter
Element
(Cat. No. 9-7741)
Spring
O-ring
Cover
Barbed
Fitting
Assembled Filter
A-02476
Optional Single-Stage Air Line Filter
7.Replace Housing on Cover.
8.Reattach gas supply hose.
NOTE
If unit leaks between housing and cover , inspect the
"O" Ring for cuts or other damage.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES5- 6Manual 0-2747
C. Optional Two Stage Air Line Filter
Replacement
This part is an option: it may not be installed on all units.
1.Remove power from power supply .
2.Shut off air supply and bleed down system.
D. Pressure Switch Replacement
1.Remove power from power supply .
2.Shut off air supply and bleed down system.
3.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
4.Disconnect the two wires connected to the Pressure Switch Assembly.
W ARNING
Always turn off the air supply and bleed the system
before disassembling the Filter Assembly as injury
could result.
3.Loosen the two bolts on the top of the Filter Assembly enough to allow the Filter Elements to move
freely.
4.Note the location and orientation of the old Filter
Elements.
5.Slide out the old Filter Elements.
First & Second
Stage
Cartridges
(as marked)
A-02942
5.Remove the assembly from the T-fitting.
6.Install the replacement Pressure Switch Assembly
by reversing the above procedure.
• Apply pipe thread sealant to the fitting before
reassembling.
NOTE
Do Not use Teflon tape as a thread sealer as small
particles of the tape may break off and block the
small gas passages in the torch.
E. Solenoid Valve Replacement
1.Remove power from power supply .
2.Shut off air supply and bleed down system.
3.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
4.Disconnect the two wires connected to the Pressure Switch Assembly.
5.Disconnect the two wires connected to the Solenoid V alve Assembly.
6.Disconnect the gas tube connected to the bottom of
the T-fitting.
7.Remove the T-fitting and gas fitting from the Solenoid V alve Assembly.
8.Remove the Solenoid Valve Assembly from the
straight brass fitting.
9.Install the replacement Solenoid Valve Assembly
Optional Two-Stage Air Filter
by reversing the above procedure.
F. Air Line Regulator Bracket Replacement
6.Slide the replacement Filter Elements into the Filter
Assembly, with the same orientation as noted in
Step 4 above.
7.Hand tighten the two bolts evenly , then torque each
bolt to 20 - 30 in-lbs (2.3 - 3.4 Nm).
8.Slowly apply air pressure to the assembly, checking for leaks.
Manual 0-27475- 7REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
1.Remove power from power supply .
2.Shut off air supply and bleed down system.
3.Disconnect the gas input hose from the input of the
Air Line Regulator Assembly.
4.Remove the nut securing the Air Line Regulator to
the mounting bracket.
5.Remove the four screws securing the Air Line Regulator Bracket to the Rear Panel.
2.Disconnect all the wiring connections to the Pilot/
Output PC Board Assembly.
6.Pull the bracket from the unit.
7.Install the replacement Air Line Regulator Bracket
by reversing the above procedure.
G. Air Line Regulator Replacement
1.Remove power from power supply .
2.Shut off air supply and bleed down system.
3.Disconnect the gas input hose from the input of the
Air Line Regulator Assembly.
4.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
5.Disconnect the gas tube connected to the bottom of
the T-fitting at the Solenoid Valve Assembly .
6.Remove the Air Line Regulator Bracket per paragraph 'C' above.
7.Pull the Air Line Regulator away from the Rear
Panel far enough to disconnect the plumbing joint
between the reducer and elbow fitting..
8.Remove the elbow fitting from the old assembly .
9.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.
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
Follow the Anti-Static Handling Procedures in Section 5.02.
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 wires
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.
4.Install the replacement CD PC Board Assembly by
reversing the above procedure.
C. PCR Relay Replacement
1.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
NOTE
Do Not use Teflon tape as a thread sealer as small
particles of the tape may break off and block the
small gas passages in the torch.
5.09 Right Side Internal
Component Parts
Replacement
Refer to Section 6.08 for parts list and overall detail drawing, and replacement parts catalog numbers.
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 wires
are put back in the same place when reassembling
the unit.
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 wires
are put back in the same place when reassembling
the unit.
2.Disconnect all the wiring connections to the Relay
Assembly.
3.Remove the two nuts securing the Relay Assembly
and Dust Cover to the Pilot Panel.
4.Install the Dust Cover and replacement Relay Assembly by reversing the above procedure.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES5- 8Manual 0-2747
D. Main Transf ormer 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:
ConnectionDescriptio n
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 white wire single pin connector
coming from the Auxiliary T ransformer Assembly .
4.Unplug J1 from the Logic/Gate PC Board and slide
through plastic bushing in chassis.
E14MAIN XF MR PR I
E15XF MR PR I
E16M AIN XF MR SE C
E19XF MR SEC
4.Remove the four screws which hold the mounting
plate to the bottom chassis.
5.Carefully remove the mounting plate with the Main
T ransformer Assembly fr om the unit.
6.Install the replacement Main T ransformer Assembly by reversing the above procedure (see Note).
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.Unplug the voltage selector (blue wire) located on
left side of center chassis.
6.Remove connectors J19 (black wire), J20 (orange
wire), and J21 (brown wire) from the center chassis
using a socket removal tool.
7.Remove the four mounting screws securing the Auxiliary T ransformer Assembly to the chassis.
8.Remove the Auxiliary Transformer Assembly from
the unit.
9.Install the replacement Auxiliary T ransformer Assembly by reversing the above procedure noting
the following:
• Brown wire to 460V selector connector (J21) on
center chassis.
• Orange wire to 380V selector connector (J20) on
the voltage selection panel.
• Black wire to 220V selector connector (J19) on
the voltage selection panel.
A-02561
460V
(brown wire)
5.Remove the four mounting screws securing the Output Inductor Assembly to the chassis.
6.Remove the Output Inductor Assembly from the
unit.
7.Install the replacement Output Inductor Assembly
by reversing the above procedure (see NOTE).
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.
220V
(black wire)
380-415V
(orange wire)
View of Voltage Selector Connectors
from the Left Side of
Center Chassis
Manual 0-27475- 9REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
G. Bulkhead Adapter Replacement
1.Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-C.
2.Remove T orch connection at the Bulkhead Adapter .
A-02562
Gas
Tube
Fitting
Bracket
Nut
Bulkhead
Adapter
3.Disconnect the gas tube from the fitting at the end
of the Bulkhead Adapter .
4.Remove the fitting.
5.Remove the first nut from the Bulkhead Adapter .
Nut
6.Carefully remove the wire from the Bulkhead
Adapter that comes from the CD T ransformer Coil.
7Remove the second nut securing the Bulkhead
Adapter to the bulkhead.
8.Install the replacement Bulkhead Adapter by reversing the above procedure.
H. Fan Replacement
Refer to Section 6 for parts list and overall detail drawing,
and replacement parts catalog numbers. The Top and
Bottom Fan Assemblies are r eplaced in the same manner .
1.Remove the Left Side Panel per Section 5.04-B.
2.Remove the center chassis by following the procedure in Section 5.06-C.
3.Locate the wiring to the Fans and note the orientation of the Fan Assembly wiring push on connectors.
4.Carefully pull the wiring connectors from the lugs
on the Fan Assembly.
5.Locate and remove the four Phillips head screws
securing the Fan Assembly to the internal chassis.
6.Carefully pull the Fan Assembly from the internal
chassis.
7.Install the replacement Fan Assembly by reversing
the above procedure.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES5-10Manual 0-2747
SECTION 6:
REPLACEMENT PARTS
6.01 Introduction
A. Parts 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
Section 6.04 Access Panel Replacement Parts
Section 6.05 Front Panel Replacement Parts
Section 6.06 Left Side Internal Component Replace-
ment Parts
Section 6.07 Rear Panel Replacement Parts
Section 6.08 Right Side Internal Component Re-
placement Parts
Section 6.09 Options and Accessories
NOTE
Partsed 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
Lists for each type item. Also include the model and serial
number of the torch. Address all inquiries to your authorized distributor .
Manual 0-27476- 1REPLACEMENT PARTS
6.03 Major External Replacement Parts
23x4496
Item #QtyDescriptionRefCatalog #
11T ube, Lifting Handle,1.125 OD,1 1.85 Lg9-7505
22Mount, Lifting Handle9-7506
31Cover , Left Side Includes:9-8001
Cover Left Side
Label, W arning, English
41Cover, Right Side Includes:9-8016
Cover Right Side
Overlay , RH Side Panel
Labels
Label, W arning, French
51Leads W rap Includes:9-8017
Panel, Leads W rap
Overlay LH Side Panel
HARDWARE
A#10-32 Regular Nylon Lock Nut
B#10-32 x 2" PPH HDMS
C #10-32 x 0.5" PPH Swageform S tl Zn Screw
D 1/4-20 x 3" Screw, S oc HD
E #6-32 x 3 1/2" THD Screw
F#10-32 x 3/4" PPH Swag Screw
G #6-32x3/8 PPH STL ZN Screw
H Rubber Feet
I#6-32x3 3/4 LG PH Screw
J#10-32 Keput w /Star Washer
3
C
5
23x4496
D
2
1
4
D
2
A
A-02568
NOTE: Illustration may vary
slightly from actual unit
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6.04 Access Panel Replacement Parts
Item #QtyDescriptionRefCatalog #
11 Assembly, Pot/Led PCB9-8004
21 Knob,Inner Concentric9-8007
31 On/Off Rocker Switch, DPST8-3258
41 Switch, Rocker, SPST8-3259
51 Panel, Access Includes:
For Units with PCH/M-60 To rch:9-8018
Overlay, Access Panel
Label, Access Panel
For Units With PCH/M-102 Torch:9-6693
Overlay, Access Panel
Label, Access Panel
4
3
2
1
NOTE: Illustration may vary
slightly from actual unit
A-02532
c
5
HARDWARE
A#10-32 Regular Ny lon Lock Nut
B#10-32 x 2" PPH HDMS
C#10-32 x 0.5" PPH Swageform Stl Zn Screw
D1/4-20 x 3" Screw , Soc HD
91Transformer , Aux., IEC BobbinT29-7541
101Ass’y , Main T ransformerT19-7520
111Ass’y , Output InductorL19-7521
122Fitting, 1/8 NPT X 1/4 Tube Str8-3360
131Coil, Pilot InductorL29-7596
141Coil, CD XFMR, SecondaryT39-7618
151Ass’y , CD PCB9-7517
161Ass’y , Pilot/Output PCB9-7518
171Fan, 115V, 50/60Hz, 95/115CFM w/.187 Tabs8-3209
181Dust Cover, PCR Relay8-3164
Note 1: Item Shown For Assembly Purposes Only.
REPLACEMENT PARTS6-10Manual 0-2747
9
H
C
C
15
4
11
A
H
F
10
C
C
3
5
G
6
14
16
17
A-02567
NOTE: Illustration may vary slightly
from actual unit
18
12
2
7
1
13
HARDWARE
A#10-32 Regular Nylon Lock Nut
B#10-32 x 2" PPH HDMS
C #10-32 x 0.5" PPH Swageform S tl Zn Screw
D 1/4-20 x 3" Screw, S oc HD
E #6-32 x 3 1/2" THD Screw
F#10-32 x 3/4" PPH Swag Screw
G #6-32x3/8 PPH STL ZN Screw
H Rubber Feet
I#6-32x3 3/4 LG PH Screw
J#10-32 Keput w /Star Washer
8
Manual 0-27476-11REPLACEMENT P AR TS
6.09 Options and Accessories
QtyDescriptionCatalog #
1Multi-Purpose Cart7-8888
1575V T ransformer9-7500
1Cutting Guide Kit7-8910
1Filter Kit – Includes Filter And Hose7-7507
1Replacement Filter Body9-7740
1Replacement Filter Element9-7741
1Replacement Filter Hose (Not Shown)9-7742
1T wo Stage Air Line Filter Kit7-7500
1Bracket, Filter Mounting (Not shown)9-7535
1T wo-Stage Air Filter Assembly9-7527
1Replacement First Stage Filter9-1021
1Replacement Second Stage Filter9-1022
Computer Control Cable (CNC)
125 Foot (7.6 M)8-5557
150 Foot (15.2 M)8-5558
1Hand Pendant Control W ith 20 Ft (6.1 M) Cable7-3460
1Hand Pendant Extension Cable - 25 Ft (7.6 M)7-7744
1Metal Mounting T ube W ith Pinion Assembly7-7745
Housing
Filter
Element
(Cat. No. 9-7741)
Spring
O-ring
Cover
Barbed
Fitting
Single-Stage Air Line Filter Assembly
Assembled Filter
A-02476
First & Second
Stage
Cartridges
(as marked)
A-02942
Two-Stage Air Line Filter Assembly
REPLACEMENT PARTS6-12Manual 0-2747
APPENDIX 1: INPUT WIRING REQUIREMENTS
InputPower InputCu rren tS uggested Sizes (See Notes)
V o ltageFreq.1-P h3-P h1- Ph3- PhFuse (A mps)Wire (AWG)Wire (C an ad a)
Line Voltages with S ugges ted Circuit Protection and Wi r e Si zes
Based on National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code
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 0-2747A-1APPENDIX
APPENDIX 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
(BLOCK DIAGRAM)
LATCH
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.
RUN/SET/LATCH switch
gas flows to set pressure.
PILOT ARC
ACTION
to SET.
RESULT
Gas solenoid open,
GAS indicator on.
ACTION
RUN/SET/LATCH
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 moved within
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.
transfer distance of workpiece.
RESULT
Main arc transfer.
Pilot arc off.
ACTION
Open external
disconnect.
RESULT
No power to system.
ACTION
Torch Switch
can be released.
RESULT
Transfer will continue
until torch is removed
from workpiece.
A-02461
APPENDIXA-2Manual 0-2747
APPENDIX 3: POT/LED PC BOARD LAYOUT
J14
D4
D5
D7
A-01206
Pot/LED PC Board Signals
J14-1+10 vdc from Logic/Gate/Gate PC Board (J3-7)
J14-2Current Control to Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-8)
J14-3Return for Current Control from Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-9)
J14-418VDC Unregulated from Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-10)
J14-5Active Low Signal for AC OK Indicator to Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-11)
J14-6Active Low Signal for GAS Indicator to Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-12)
J14-7Active Low Signal for TEMP Indicator to Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-13)
J14-8Active Low Signal for DC Indicator to Logic/Gate PC Board (J3-14)
D4Front Panel AC Indicator
D5Front Panel TEMP Indicator
D6Front Panel DC Indicator
D7Front Panel GAS Indicator
D6
Manual 0-2747A-3APPENDIX
APPENDIX 4: LOGIC/GATE PC BOARD LAYOUT
TP25
TP24
TP18
TP21
TP2
D1
D2
Logic/Gate PC Board
TP20
Logic/Gate PC Board Signals
J1-136 VAC fr om Auxiliary Transformer
J1-2115 VAC from Auxiliary Transformer
J1-3Center Tap from Auxiliary Transformer (36VAC)
J1-4Not Used
J1-536 VAC fr om Auxiliary Transformer
J1-6115 VAC Return from Auxiliary T ransformer
J2-1115 VAC Return to K10 Relay/Contactor MC1
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 K10 Relay/MC1 Contactor
J2-8115 VAC to Fan #1
J2-9115 VAC to Fan #2
J2-10115 VAC to Solenoid
J2-11Not Used
J2-12Not Used
J2-13Logic Low -Pressure Switch Signal
J2-14Return from Pressur e Switch
J2-15Logic Low -Over T emperature Switch on Input Bridge
J2-16Over Temperature Switch Return
J3-5Logic LowFrom RUN/SET/LATCH Switch
J3-6PCB Common
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 Contr ol Pot J14-3 (Return)
J3-10Unregulated +18 VDC to Front Panel J14-4
J3-11Logic Low for AC Indicator on Front Panel (J14-5)
J3-12Logic Low for GAS Indicator on Front Panel (J14-6)
J3-13Logic Low for TEMP Indicator on Front Panel (J14-7)
J3-14Logic Low for DC Indicator on Front Panel (J14-8)
J3-15Not Used
J3-16Logic Low - From RUN/SET/LATCH Switch on
TP1
D45
D39
TP5
TP8
D36
D20
TP22
on Front Panel (RUN)
Front Panel (LA TCH)
TP7
TP26
TP23
A-02528
J3-136 VAC to ON/OFF Switch
J3-236 VAC from ON/OFF Switch to Logic/Gate PC Board
J3-336 VAC to ON/OFF Switch
J3-436 VAC from ON/OFF Switch to Logic/Gate PC Board
APPENDIXA-4Manual 0-2747
J3-136 VAC to ON/OFF Switch
J3-236 VAC from ON/OFF Switch to Logic/Gate PC Board
J3-336 VAC to ON/OFF Switch
J3-436 VAC from ON/OFF Switch to Logic/Gate PC Board
J3-5Logic Low - From RUN/SET/LATCH Switch on Fr ont Panel (RUN)
J3-6PCB Common
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 Contr ol Pot J14-3 (Return)
J3-10Unregulated +18 VDC to Front Panel (J14-4)
J3-11Logic Low for AC Indicator on Front Panel (J14-5)
J3-12Logic Low for GAS Indicator on Front Panel (J14-6)
J3-13Logic Low for TEMP Indicator on Front Panel (J14-7)
J3-14Logic Low for DC Indicator on Front Panel (J14-8)
J3-15Not Used
J3-16
J5-136 VAC to CD PC Board (J11-1)
J5-236VAC Centertap to CD PC Board (J11-2)
J5-336 VAC to CD PC Board (J11-3)
J5-4Logic Low CD Enable Signal to CD PC Board (J11-4)
J5-5CD Enable Return to CD PC Board (J11-5)
J5-6Unregulated +18 vdc to PCR Relay
J5-7Logic Low PCR Signal to PCR Relay
J5-8Logic Low Torch Switch Input fr om Pilot/Output PCB (J13-1)
J5-9Torch Switch Return to Pilot/Output PC Boar d (J13-2)
J5-10Logic Low - OK-To-Move Signal to Pilot/Output PC Board (J13-3)
J5-11Unregulated +18 VDC for OK-To-Move (CSR) Relay on Pilot/Output PC Board (J13-4)
J5-12PS + from Pilot/Outut PCB to sense Positive Output Voltage
J5-13Not Used
J5-14From Pilot/Output PC Board to Sense Drag Cutting (Tip)
J5-15Not Used
J5-16PS - From Pilot/Output PC Board to Sense negative DC Output Voltage
Logic Low - From RUN/SET/LA TCH Switch on Front Panel (LA TCH)
J7-1+12VDC
J7-2COM
J7-3PWM
J7-4COM
J7-5PRI Current Signal
J7-6COM
J7-7Sec Current Signal
J7-8COM
J7-9Overtemp
J7-10COM
J8-1+12VDC
J8-2COM
J8-3PWM
J8-4COM
J8-5PRI Current Signal
J8-6COM
J8-7Sec Curent Signal
J8-9Overtemp
J8-10COM
J10-1Logic Low - MC1 Contactor to Input PC Board (J16-1)
J10-2Unregulated +18 VDC to Input PC Board for K11 Relay on Input PCB
J17-1Logic Low - CSR Signal from Current Sensor
J17-2Return for CSR Signal
J17-3+12 VDC to Current Sensor
TP1Logic Ground
TP2Unregulated +18 VDC
TP3Unregulated +18 VDC
TP4Not Used
TP5+12 VDC
TP6+12 VDC
TP7Drag Circuit Disable (jumper to TP1)
TP8Negative Voltage Sensing - jumper to TP1 to override
TP20Logic Low Primary Overcurrent Shutdown (momentary)
TP26Logic Low CSR input
TP22Current Demand Signal
TP25Gate Drive Signal A
TP24Gate Drive Signal B
LED Description
D1Start
D2CD Enable
D20CSR
D36Drag On
D39Pilot
D45PWM Enabled
Manual 0-2747A-5APPENDIX
APPENDIX 5: 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
J12-1T o r ch Switch Filter in fr om J22-3 Torch Control
J12-2Not Used
J12-3T o r ch Switch Filter Return fr om J22-4 Torch Control
J12-4Not Used
J12-5Pilot Return Shield to J22-1 Torch Control
J12-6T o r ch Switch Shield to J22-2 Torch Control
J12-7Not Used
J12-8OK to Move TO J22-12
J12-9Not Used
J12-10 OK to Move RTN TO J22-14 Torch Control
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
APPENDIXA-6Manual 0-2747
CGND Chassis Gnd
E7PS(-) (Stud) from Output Inductor L1 to CD Xfmr
E8PS(-) C4 Rtn for Pilot Voltage Twisted with Pilot R TN 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 W ork lead Thr ough Current Sense To E18 Fet Modules
E30PS(+) to CSR 8
Manual 0-2747A-7APPENDIX
APPENDIX 6: CD PC BOARD LAYOUT
TP1TP2
J11-1
J11-3
J11-4
J11-5
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
APPENDIXA-8Manual 0-2747
APPENDIX 7: INPUT PC BOARD LAYOUT
J16
2-position connector
Solder Side of PC BoardComponent Side of PC Board
Input 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 of Inrush Choke Assembly to the Cap Board (+) E25
A-02551
Manual 0-2747A-9APPENDIX
E1
APPENDIX 8: FET PC BOARD LAYOUT
E19
E17
E15
E18
E19
E18
E17
E16
E15
E14
Component side of PC Board
Solder Side of PC Board
E14
E16
E12B
E13C
A-02630
APPENDIXA-10Manual 0-2747
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
E1HEA TSINK GND To HEAT 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 T ransformer, E9 on Output Board, and pin 8 PCR
E19MAIN XFMR SEC from MAIN XFMR SEC E19
E12BMAIN CAPACITOR PLUS
E13CMAIN CAPACITOR MINUS
Manual 0-2747A-11APPENDIX
APPENDIX 9: CAPACITOR PC BOARD LAYOUT
E13B
E12B
E12A
E13
E14
E13
Capacitor PC Board Signals
E12Positive Rail to FET Board
E12APositive Rail to FET Board
E12BPositive Rail to FET Board
E12CPositive 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 (-)
A-02633
E13CE12C
APPENDIXA-12Manual 0-2747
APPENDIX 10: 36VAC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
CD PC Board
J11
132
Auxiliary
Transformer
Outputs
36 V AC
115 V AC
J1
3
1
5
2
6
Logic/Gate
Drive PC
Board
J3
J5
1
ON/OFF
3
4
Switch
132
12 VDC
2
Circuit
A-02527
Manual 0-2747A-13APPENDIX
APPENDIX 11: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
This schedule applies to all types of non-liquid cooled plasma cutting systems. Some systems will not have all the
parts listed and those checks need not be performed.
NOTE
The actual frequency of maintenance may need to be adjusted according to the operating environment.
Daily Operational Checks or Every Six Cutting Hours:
1.Check torch consumable parts, replace if damaged or worn.
2.Inspect torch for any cracks or exposed wires, replace if necessary.
3.Check plasma and secondary supply and pressure/flow.
4.Purge plasma gas line to remove any moisture build-up.
5.Inspect input power cable for damage or exposed wires, replace if necessary.
Weekly or Every 30 Cutting Hours:
1.Check fan for proper operation and adequate air flow.
2.Blow or vacuum dust and dirt out of the entire machine.
CAUTION
Do not blow air into the power supply during cleaning. Blowing air into the unit can cause metal particles to
interfere with sensitive electrical components and cause damage to the unit.
Six Months or Every 720 Cutting Hours:
1.Check the in-line air filter(s), clean or replace as required
2.Check cables and hoses for leaks or cracks, replace if necessary.
3.Check all contactor points for severe arcing or pits, replace if necessary.MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
APPENDIXA-14Manual 0-2747
Notes:
Manual 0-2747A-15APPENDIX
APPENDIX 12: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
A-02503
APPENDIXA-16Manual 0-2747
A-02503
Manual 0-2747A-17APPENDIX
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