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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To qualify for full 36 month warranty, you must register within 30 days of purchase. See inside for details.
Read these Operating Instructions Completely before attempting to use this machine. Save this manual and
keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for
your protection. Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand anything in this manual.
230V 50HZ
SINGLE
PHASE
ADVANCECUT 45
PLASMA CUTTER
IMPORTANT!
IGBT
POWER
DIRECT
SPIKE/
INVERTER
CURRENT
FACTOR
GENERATOR
TECHNOLOGY
OUTPUT
CORRECTION
SAFE
www.strata.co.nz
MULTI-VOLTAGE
IP23 CORROSION
INTELLIGENT
INPUT POWER
& SALT SPRAY
PROTECTION
RESISTANT
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  • Page 1 ADVANCECUT 45 PLASMA CUTTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! To qualify for full 36 month warranty, you must register within 30 days of purchase. See inside for details. Read these Operating Instructions Completely before attempting to use this machine. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference.

  • Page 2: Contents

    ADVANCECUT 45 Congratulations & thank you for choosing Strata Strata provides market leading value, features and durability. Strata machines have been designed with emphasis on robust construction, with simple and functional operation. Register Your Warranty Now Standard warranty without registration is 12 months.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCECUT 45 CONTENTS ...............................2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ..........................5 KNOW YOUR MACHINE ...........................6 Machine Front ..........................6 Machine Rear ..........................6 Control Panel ..........................7 Symbols chart ..........................8 CONTROLS EXPLAINED ..........................9 Cutting Mode Selection ........................9 4.1.1 Test Air............................9 4.1.2 Normal Cutting ...........................9 4.1.3 Perforated Cutting ........................9 Amperage Adjustment ........................9...
  • Page 4 ADVANCECUT 45 Travel Speed ..........................16 Piercing the work piece ........................17 Direction of Cut ..........................17 Reducing Dross for Clean Cuts......................18 ACCESSORIES, SPARE PARTS & CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ................19 Plasma Torch and Spares: ......................19 Plasma Torch Pin Configuration ....................20 Machine Spare Parts........................20 Primary Schematic Circuit Diagram ....................22 CARE &...

  • Page 5: Basic Specifications

    ADVANCECUT 45 Description Strata AdvanceCut45 Part Number AdvanceCut45 Dimensions of Power Source (L x W x H) 550 x 215 x 415mm (including handle) Weight of Power Source Standard AS 60974.1 Power Supply 240V +/- 15% 50hz Single Phase Factory Fitting Supply Plug Rating Effective Input Current (I...

  • Page 6: Know Your Machine

    ADVANCECUT 45 3.1 Machine Front 1. Carry Handle 2. Control panel 3. Plasma Torch Central Connector (Negative (-)) 4. Earth Lead Connection Socket (Positive (+)) Figure 1 3.2 Machine Rear 5. 240V AC Mains Power Input Lead 6. Mains Power Switch 7.

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    ADVANCECUT 45 3.3 Control Panel 13. Power Indicator Light 14. Amperage Knob 15. Mode Selection Button 16. Perforated Sheet Cutting Mode Indicator Light 17. Normal Cutting Mode Indicator Light 18. Air Test Mode Indicator Light 19. Cutting Active Indicator Light 20.

  • Page 8: Symbols Chart

    ADVANCECUT 45 3.4 Symbols chart Plasma Cutting Power On Function Power Supply Power Off Connection Power On Single Phase Indication Fault Indication Direct Current (DC) – Caution / Hazard Negative Read Instruction Positive Manual Air Test Mode Hertz (cycles/sec) Normal Cutting...

  • Page 9: Controls Explained

    ADVANCECUT 45 4.1 Cutting Mode Selection 1. Press ‘Mode’ selection button (15) until the desired Cutting Mode Indicator Light (16, 17 or 18) is lit. Figure 4 4.1.1 Test Air In ‘Test Air’ mode the compressed air control valve is open continuously. This is useful for testing and setting the air pressure without having to activate the trigger circuit.

  • Page 10: Setting Air Pressure

    Moist or dirty air will significantly reduce cut quality and consumable life. The Strata AdvanceCut45 is supplied with a basic air filtration/moisture separator to assist with providing suitable air supply. The moisture separator is self-draining, the Air Filter Moisture Drain Tube (12) exits out the bottom of the clear Air Filter Bowl (11).

  • Page 11: Error/Over Temperature Indicator Light

    ADVANCECUT 45 4.5 Error/Over Temperature Indicator Light Error/Over Temperature Indicator Light (21) illuminates when duty cycle is exceeded and thermal protection is activated. When thermal protection is activated, plasma cutting output will be disabled until machines cools sufficiently and overload indicator lamp goes out.

  • Page 12: Power & Compressed Air Supply

    ADVANCECUT 45 5.1 Electrical Connection The AdvanceCut45 is designed to operate on a 15A 240V AC power supply. 5.2 Extension Leads If an extension cord must be used, it should be minimum cable core size 2.0mm for length of up to 10m, or minimum 2.5mm...

  • Page 13: Compressed Air Requirements

    ADVANCECUT 45 5.4 Compressed Air Requirements A reliable and consistent supply of clean, dry compressed air is essential for proper operation. 5.4.1 Air Filtration Although the machine contains its own internal air supply filtration system it is recommended the compressed air supply should have external filtration in the line feeding the machine, both a standard water trap (sintered bronze filter) and also a coalescing filter (for oil in air).

  • Page 14: Operating Environment

    ADVANCECUT 45 Location The machine has electrical components and control circuit boards which may be damaged by excessive moisture, dust and dirt, so a clean and dry operating environment is important for reliable product life. The enclosure design of this power source meets the requirements of IP23S as outlined in AS60529.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    ADVANCECUT 45 7.1 Setup 1. Connect the earth cable quick connector to the Earth Connection Socket (4). 2. Connect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact with the work piece must be firm contact with clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or scale at the contact point.

  • Page 16: Distance From The Tip To The Work Piece

    7.3 Distance from the Tip to the Work Piece The distance from the torch tip to the material being cut should be about 2mm. The Strata plasma torch is fitted with a spacer that sits on the material and holds the tip at the optimum distance from the material.

  • Page 17: Piercing The Work Piece

    ADVANCECUT 45 7.5 Piercing the work piece The torch should be angled at about 30° when starting to pierce, and then straightened as the arc penetrates the material. This will blow the molten material away from the torch so it is not forced directly back at the tip which will cause excessive wear or damage.

  • Page 18: Reducing Dross For Clean Cuts

    ADVANCECUT 45 7.7 Reducing Dross for Clean Cuts Dross (slag) is the excess material that spatters and builds up on the underside of the work-piece as you cut. Dross occurs when the operating procedure and technique is less than optimal. It will require practice and experience to obtain cuts without dross.

  • Page 19: Accessories, Spare Parts & Circuit Diagrams

    ADVANCECUT 45 8.1 Plasma Torch and Spares: The Plasma Torch supplied with the AdvanceCut45 is a Strata XT4000PT60 model. To view parts for this torch, see below table. Torch Parts Ref. Part No. Description XT4008 Spacer XT4007 Retaining Cap XT4006...

  • Page 20: Plasma Torch Pin Configuration

    Cap Safety Switch Trigger Cutting Current Pilot Arc 8.3 Machine Spare Parts For machine parts, go to www.strata.co.nz or contact your Strata distributor. Ref. Description & Part No Ref. Description & Part No Front Plastic Panel Support Pillar Torch Socket...
  • Page 21 ADVANCECUT 45 Figure 17 www.strata.co.nz...

  • Page 22: Primary Schematic Circuit Diagram

    ADVANCECUT 45 8.4 Primary Schematic Circuit Diagram Figure 18 www.strata.co.nz...

  • Page 23: Care & Maintenance

    ADVANCECUT 45 9.1 Keep your Plasma Cutting Machine in Top Condition The AdvanceCut45 does not require any special maintenance, however the user should take care of the machine as follows: 1. Regularly clean the ventilation slots 2. Keep the casing clean 3.

  • Page 24: General Guide To Plasma Cutting

    In simpler terms, Plasma cutters use an electric arc to cut or gouge metal, similar to Oxy cutting. 10.2 Duty Cycle Rating Strata machines are fitted with thermal overload protection which means the machine will cut out when it reaches a certain temperature, to prevent damage to components. The machine will then re-start when it returns to a safe temperature.

  • Page 25: Plasma Torch Parts Wear & Replacement

    • Damaged torch head It is also very important to only use genuine Strata consumables and parts for the plasma torch. They are engineered to suit the machine and non-genuine items may cause lack of performance, short life span, torch and machine damage and void warranty.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ADVANCECUT 45 Problem Cause Solution Torch will not come on/arc Power switch OFF Turn power switch to the ON position Air supply is not of sufficient Check air supply (60-80psi, at volume or pressure least 3.5cfm required) Earth clamp not attached...

  • Page 27: Knowledge & Resources

    Extension cord being used is not Use a heavy duty extension cord while operating heavy duty (2.5mm Extension cord being used is too Remove extension cord or use long shorter one. Please refer to Strata website www.strata.co.nz for more information. www.strata.co.nz...

  • Page 28: Safety

    13.3 General Safety Warnings 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the plasma cutter. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Strata for a replacement. 2. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the plasma cutter is setup correctly and you are prepared to begin work before turning on the machine.
  • Page 29 ADVANCECUT 45 5. Do not touch live electrical parts. Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not touch the torch tip when machine is plugged in. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves. Plasma uses high electric voltage which can cause serious harm or death.

  • Page 30: Plasma Cutting Safety Instructions & Warnings

    ADVANCECUT 45 13.4 Plasma Cutting Safety Instructions & Warnings WARNING! Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or death. Keep children away. Read the operating/Instruction manual before installing, operating or servicing this equipment. Have all installation, operation, maintenance, and repair work performed by qualified people.

  • Page 31: Personal Safety

    ADVANCECUT 45 13.4.1 Personal Safety CAUTION! Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate space surrounding the work area. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use equipment in areas near flammable chemicals, dust, and vapours.

  • Page 32: Work Environment Safety

    ADVANCECUT 45 13.4.4 Work Environment Safety DANGER! Remove any combustible material from the work area. 1. When possible, move the work to a location well away from combustible materials. If relocation is not possible, protect the combustibles with a cover made of fire resistant material.

  • Page 33: Fumes And Gases

    ADVANCECUT 45 6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Disconnect power to equipment if it will be left unattended or out of service. 7. Never dip the plasma torch in water to cool it. 8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

  • Page 34: Sparks & Hot Metal

    ADVANCECUT 45 4. Be alert that plasma cutting sparks and hot materials from plasma cutting can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. 5. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby. 6. Be aware that plasma cutting on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause fire on the hidden side.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    ADVANCECUT 45 Warranty As part of an on-going commitment to excellence in prod- Warranty does not cover pre delivery service and adjust- uct support, Euroquip offers a comprehensive product ment, or failure that may occur as a result of lack of/ incor- warranty program.
  • Page 36 ADVANCECUT 45 AdvanceCut45 High Quality Plasma Torch The ‘make or break’ of any plasma machine! Designed in Europe  Longer consumables wear life & reduced running cost  Euro-style quick-connection  *Standard warranty 12 month, extends to 36 months if registered.
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  • Page 40 Congratulations on your new STRATA product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency visit www.

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