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ESAB HandyPlasma 380 Instruction Manual

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HandyPlasma
380
®
Plasmarc™ Cutting System
®
This manual provides complete instructions for the following HandyPlasma
380 cutting system (machine and PT-31XL torch)
starting with Serial No. PPOR347001:
ESAB P/N 0558004441 - 230 V, 1-Phase, 50/60 Hz
Instruction Manual
0558004615
07 / 2004

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  • Page 1 Plasmarc™ Cutting System ® This manual provides complete instructions for the following HandyPlasma 380 cutting system (machine and PT-31XL torch) starting with Serial No. PPOR347001: ESAB P/N 0558004441 - 230 V, 1-Phase, 50/60 Hz Instruction Manual 0558004615 07 / 2004...
  • Page 2 BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATOR. YOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER. These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging,"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE PARAGRAPH SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION ................11 General ..................11 Scope ................... 11 System Available ................. 11 Specifications ................12 PT-31XL Torch Technical Data ............. 14 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION ................15 General ..................15 Equipment Required ..............15 Location ..................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS use. WARNING: hese Safety Precautions are for 5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, your protection. They summarize precaution- overloaded welding cable can overheat and create a fire ary information from the references listed in hazard.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and improperly maintained equipment can gases, can cause discomfort or harm, cause injury or death. Therefore: particularly in confined spaces. Do not breathe fumes and gases. Shield- 1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installa- ing gases can cause asphyxiation.
  • Page 7 PRECAUCION DE SEGURIDAD el calor causado por cable sobrecarga en los cables de soldar ADVERTENCIA: Estas Precauciones de Seguridad pueden ocasionar un fuego. son para su protección. Ellas hacen resumen de 6. Después de termirar la operación del equipo, inspeccione el área información proveniente de las referencias listadas de trabajo para cerciorarse de que las chispas o metal caliente en la sección "Información Adicional Sobre La Seguridad".
  • Page 8 PRECAUCION DE SEGURIDAD HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y los gases, MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipo pueden causar malestar o daño, defectuoso o mal mantenido puede causar particularmente en espacios sin daño o muerte. Por lo tanto: ventilación. No inhale el humo o gases. El 1.
  • Page 9 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ observer les précautions suivantes: AVERTISSEMENT: Ces règles de sécurité ont pour objet a. Éloigner suffisamment tous les matériaux combustibles d’ assurer votre protection. Veillez à lire et à observer les du secteur où l’on exécute des soudures ou des coupes précautions énoncées ci-dessous avant de monter l’...
  • Page 10 à empêcher la formation poches d’hydrogène, lesquelles ing, Cutting and Gouging” publié par ESAB. Nous présentent un danger d’explosion; ce ventilateur ne conseillons également de consulter les publications fonctionne que si l’interrupteur correspondant du sui-vantes, tenues à votre disposition par l’American panneau avant se trouve placé...

  • Page 11: Description

    Do not use any torch with this power source other than contained plasma cutting system. As shipped, the sys- the ESAB brand PT-31XL torch. Serious injury may tem is fully assembled and ready to cut after being occur if used with any other torch.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION Table 1-1 PT-31XL Spare Parts Kit Contents Description Part Number Quantity Spare Parts Kit P/N 0558003301 includes: 30/40 A Nozzle 20860 Electrode 20862 Swirl Baffle 20463 Heat Shield 20282 Lubricant, 1/4 oz. 17672 NOTE: PT-31XL Torch Assembly P/N 0558004482 is supplied with the nozzle, electrode, swirl baffle, and heat shield assembled as part of the HandyPlasma ®...
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION Table 1-3 PT-31XL Torch Specifications PT-31XL Torch 75° Torch Current Capacity ........50A DCSP Shipping Wgt........1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) Length of Service Lines ......15 ft. (4.6 m) 5 1/4" (133mm) PT-31XL Torch Assembly P/N 0558004482 is supplied with the nozzle, electrode, swirl baffle, and heat shield Figure 1-1.

  • Page 14: Pt-31Xl Torch Technical Data

    SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 15: Installation

    SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 GENERAL Check air louvers and any other openings to ensure Proper installation will insure satisfactory and trouble-free that any obstruction is removed. operation of the HandyPlasma ® 380 cutting package. It is suggested that each step in this section be studied 2.5 PRIMARY ELECTRICAL INPUT carefully and followed.
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.5 PRIMARY ELECTRICAL INPUT CONNECTIONS CUSTOMER FUSED LINE DISCONNECT SWITCH See Table 2.1 RECEPTACLE - NEMA 6-30 rating minimum (Receptacle to match plug) Prefiltered AIR SUPPLY (Customer Supplied) PLUG (customer supplied) (90 to 150 psig max) NEMA 6-30 rating minimum (See Table 2.1 and WARNING in regards to chassis ground in Section 2.5.)

  • Page 17: Secondary (Output) Connections

    SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.6 SECONDARY (OUTPUT) CONNECTIONS Torch comes factory installed. These instructions are 2. Thread the power cable and switch lead of the PT-31XL for torch replacement. through the lower left side bushing of the front panel. Connect power cable to the torch fitting (left-hand threads) and connect torch trigger switch leads to pins 1 and 2 of white plug located in the lower right corner of machine.
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.6 SECONDARY (OUTPUT) CONNECTIONS PT-31XL WORK WORK CABLE SAFETY GROUND Allow at least 10 ft (3 m) between work and power source Figure 2-3 HandyPlasma ® 380 Secondary Interconnection Diagram...
  • Page 19 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.6 SECONDARY (OUTPUT) CONNECTIONS EARTH GROUND DO NOT ATTACH WORK CABLE TO PIECE BEING WORK CABLE CUT FREE Figure 2-4 Secondary (Output) Connections GROUNDED WORK TABLE BE SURE WORK IS IN GOOD CONTACT WITH TABLE. EARTH GROUND WORK CABLE Figure 2-5 Secondary (Output) Connections...

  • Page 20: Pt-31Xl Torch Consumables Installation

    Figure 4-3. Check o- is removed. ALWAYS RE- ring for damage whenever the shield is removed. Replace if necessary. PLACE TORCH WITH THE PROPER TORCH MANUFAC- TURED BY ESAB SINCE IT ALONE CONTAINS ESAB'S PATENTED SAFETY INTER- LOCK. 20282...

  • Page 21: Operation

    SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.0 OPERATION To ensure that the HandyPlasma 380 operates correctly please perform the following steps: 1. Turn on main power switch and make sure air is flowing to the machine. Adjust the air regulator to 65 psi before cutting operations begin.

  • Page 22: Operation

    SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.1 OPERATION HandyPlasma ® 380 CONTROLS (FIGURE 3-1) Power Switch (located on rear panel). When ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. placed in ON position, the green pilot light will glow • Do NOT operate the unit with the cover removed. indicating control circuit is energized and the cooling •...

  • Page 23: Assembling Pt-31Xl Consumable Parts

    TORCH WITH THE PROPER TORCH MANUFACTURED LED will switch off below 15psi (1 bar). BY ESAB SINCE IT ALONE CONTAINS ESAB’S PAT- ENTED SAFETY INTERLOCK. On/Off Switch LED (Green light) - will light when power supply is switched on and power is applied.
  • Page 24 SECTION 3 OPERATION WHEN THE ARC BREAKS THROUGH THE WORK, BRING THE TORCH TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PROCEED TO CUT. TO START A PIERCE, TILT THE TORCH TO PREVENT MOLTEN MATERIAL FROM COMING BACK AGAINST AND DAMAGING THE TORCH. Figure 3-4 Piercing Technique using the PT-31XL CAUTION: Locate the console at least 10-ft.

  • Page 25: Operating Techniques

    If the problem is not Carbon 1/16 Steel corrected after referring to the maintenance section, con- (AISI 1020) 3/16 tact your ESAB representative. Insufficient Penetration. Stainless 1/16 Cutting speed too fast. Steel Damaged cutting nozzle.
  • Page 26 SECTION 3 OPERATION...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Ensure the system is shut down and there is no circuit breaker is open before attempting any trapped air under pressure in the piping. inspection or work inside of the HandyPlasma 380. Remove the piston plug. 4.2 INSPECTION AND CLEANING Remove the spring (FS-4 only).

  • Page 28: Pt-31Xl Torch Maintenance

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 4.4 PT-31XL TORCH MAINTENANCE 1. To disassemble the front end, hold the torch with the shield in an upright position. WARNING This will prevent the nozzle, electrode, and swirl baffle from falling free when the shield is removed. Before any maintenance is at- tempted on this torch, make sure The gas flow check valve is part of the safety interlock and is permanently...

  • Page 29: Power Cable And Switch Disassembly Sequence

    SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 4.5 POWER CABLE AND SWITCH DISASSEMBLY SEQUENCE...
  • Page 30 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING The cause of control malfunctions can be found by 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING referring to the sequence of operations and electrical schematic diagram and checking the various com- ponents. A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Be sure that all primary power to the machine has been externally discon- nected.
  • Page 32 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING No Air Is air hose connected? Connect Is air adjusted to 65 - 70 psig (4.5 - 4.8 bar)? Adjust Does air come on when main power turned on? • No electrode in torch • No valve pin in torch •...
  • Page 33 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Air does not shut off Does arc start when nozzle contacts work without depressing torch switch? Check for short in torch switch or torch switch leads Does air flow even when HandyPlasma ® 380 power switch is OFF? Replace Repair/replace control solenoid valve...
  • Page 34 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Power switch light not energized. Is switch ON? Turn on switch Is input power plug in receptacle? Insert plug Is cooling fan turning? Check voltage at receptacle and input power line Check main fuses Replace main power switch...
  • Page 35 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Temperature LED light ON. Is the unit overheated? (LED turns off when unit cools down.) Is cooling air flowing? Duty cycle exceeded: 35% @ 30 A or 100% @ 21 A output Repair power source Repair fan No current output Is input voltage within -10% of units input rating? See "D"...

  • Page 36: Sequence Of Operation

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SEQUENCE OF OPERATION PUSH RELEASE TORCH SWITCH OPEN CLOSE GAS SOLENOID VALVE 10-14 SECONDS PREFLOW SECONDS Postflow OPEN FLOW SWITCH CLOSE FAULT OVERLOAD LIGHT ENERGIZE HF CIRCUIT INVERTER CUTTING ARC (CURRENT) NOTES: When the torch switch is depressed during postflow period, the postflow and preflow times are canceled, and the HF is energized immediately.

  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS 6.1 GENERAL 6.2 ORDERING Replacement Parts are illustrated on the following figures. Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB When ordering replacement parts, order by part number distributor or from: and part name, as illustrated on the figure.
  • Page 38 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS rear front front rear rear front front rear rear front front rear...
  • Page 39 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS ESAB Part # Description ® HandyPlasma 380 Package** 0558004441 Lid with handle 0558004643 Knob dia. 25 mm complete 0558002735 Control PCB 0700156003 Control/HF PCB 0700156004 HF Generator 0700156005 Air Nipple 1/8" 0700156006 Power Cable 0558003342 Air Gauge/ Filter Assy.
  • Page 40 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 41 Notes...
  • Page 42 Notes...
  • Page 43 Revision History Original release 01 / 2004 05 / 2004 - Text updates made on Pages 20, 21 and 22 07 / 2004 - General revisions made to remove remaining information not applicable to the newest model HandyPlasma 380. Included additional safety, installation, operation, technical information and replacement parts for the PT-31XL torch. See Pages 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39 and 40.
  • Page 44 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, SC Welding Equipment COMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES A. CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS: Telephone: (800)362-7080 / Fax: (800) 634-7548 Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns B. ENGINEERING SERVICE:...

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