Section 2: Specifications; General Description Of The System; Plasma Power Supply; Gas Control Module / Arc Starter - Thermal Dynamics PAK 200 Operating Manual

2.01 General Description Of The System

A typical PAK200 plasma cutting system includes:
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• One Power Supply
• Arc Starter / Gas Control Module (Mounted on Power Supply)
• General Purpose Plasma Cutting Torch with Connecting Leads
• Torch Spare Parts Kit
• Work Cable with Clamp Air Hose (see assembly)
The components are connected at installation.

2.02 Plasma Power Supply

The power supply provides the necessary current for cutting operations, and monitors system performance. The
power supply also cools and circulates the liquid coolant for the torch and leads.

2.03 Gas Control Module / Arc Starter

This module mounts to the top of the power supply. This module enables the operator to select gas, set pressures
and flows and set cutting current.

2.04 Plasma Cutting Torch

The torch delivers the controlled current to the work through the main arc, causing the metal to be cut.

2.05 System Component Layout

Pilot Return
Negative
Coolant Supply
Coolant Return
Control Cable
Manual 0-5057
SECTION 2:
SPECIFICATIONS
Arc Starter /
Maximum Length 100' / 30.5 m
Gas Control Module
(GCM-200)
Control
Cable
PAK 200
Power Supply
Primary power
Primary Ground
Torch Lead Set
Ground
Cable
- Coolant Supply w/ Negative
- Coolant Return
- Pilot Return
- Plasma Gas
- Shield Gas
- Control Cable
Work Cable
2-1
PAK 200
Torch
Work
Art # A-08376_AB
SPECIFICATIONS