ENGLISH Introduction Introduction Description Thank you for buying our product. In order to get the best performance out of the machine and SK and SKM torches ensure the maximum lifespan of its parts, the use and mainte- nance instructions contained in this manual must be read and CS - Original spare parts strictly complied with, as well as the safety instructions con- Usage limits (IEC 60974-1)
“tunnel” ventilation system, which allows the unit to be used in the most problematic CS is our guarantee mark for all PlasmaTECH consumables. working environments. The CS mark is to be found on all original spare parts for SK •...
This system, tested according to EN/IEC 61000-3-3, meets the re- Technical characteristics quirements of EN/IEC 61000-3-11. Pure cutting power - of the entire range, the SHARK 155 mod- el provides the highest performance. The powerful, compact Opening the packaging SHARK 155 model is a plasma unit that satisfies the needs of medium / light metalwork most fully.
Connect a suitable plug (3p+e) of proper capacity to the mains cable and fix to a socket fitted with fuses or auto- matic switch: the proper ground terminal must be con- SHARK 155 nected to the ground connector (yellow-green) of the main SHARK 155/M SHARK 155/MR supply.
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CONTROL PANEL (Fig. B) Pos. 1 Cutting parameter regulating knob (cur- rent, voltage and air pressure), accord- ing to the LED that is on. Pos. 2 Compressed air button. When this button is pushed and released, the cutting air valve opens, allowing the operator to regulate the compressed air pressure, using the filter / regulator knob (Pos.
The following plasma torches are supplied with the machine: Torch manual cutting mechanised cutting SHARK 155 SK 165 SKM 165 To assemble the plasma torch, proceed as follows: • Screw the male connection on the plasma torch clockwise all the way into the corresponding centralised female connec- tion, located on the front of the plant.
CEA filtration sys- tem, code 427529 (Fig. D) with a filtration grade of 0,01 μinch - 0,25 μm available via CEA PLASMATECH distributors (the order code for replacement filters is 427530). The additional filtration system must be installed between the air / gas supply and the filter located on the generator’s back...
1) Start the equipment by turning the switch on the rear pan- The SHARK 155 has a digital control with software prepared in el to position I. the factory in it. This software is subject to continuous evolution 2) A brief MACHINE CHECK operation is run automatically and improvement.
Sequence of operations to perform before cutting IMPORTANT: Before switching on the equipment follow these instructions carefully: • Make sure the voltage and frequency of the supply network correspond to the data on the rating plate. 90-95° • Make sure all the torch components are correctly installed. FIG.
These machines are supplied with the following standard torch- es for manual cutting: Torch Length SHARK 155 SK 165 Other lengths are available by request. The torches are air cooled, and do not require special cooling. The main nominal characteristics of the torches supplied, are as follows.
FITTING CONSUMABLES ON THE TORCH FOR MANUAL CUTTING WARNING: changing consumables, check that the machine’s main switch is in the O position. To use the torch for manual cutting, a complete set of consum- ables must be fitted, as shown in figure G. Using the torch for manual cutting WARNING Torch with immediate ignition...
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CUTTING FROM WITHIN THE PLATE (PIERCING) For circular cuts, using the compass kit supplied. WARNING: Sparks and hot metal can cause injuries to the eyes and the skin. When the torch is ignited in an inclined position, the sparks and hot metal are projected away from the nozzle.
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GOUGING THE PLATE ■ Medium / thick material cuts With the earth clamp connected to the plate, keep the torch WARNING: The plant must be fed with a constant air flow, with raised above the plate. the following characteristics: pressure 3,0-4,5 bar (44-65 psi). WARNING: Sparks and hot metal can cause injuries to the eyes and the skin.
INTRODUCTION These machines are supplied with the following standard torch- es for automatic cutting: Torch speed Torch Length SHARK 155/M Distance SKM 165 6-12 m SHARK 155/MR between torch and plate Other lengths are available by request. The torches are air cooled, and do not require special cooling.
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CONSUMABLES FOR AUTOMATIC CUTTING Figure I shows the consumables used for the plasma torches supplied, complete with the CEA order codes. FITTING CONSUMABLES ON THE TORCH FOR AUTOMATIC CUTTING WARNING: Before changing consumables, check that the ma- chine’s main switch is in the O position. To use the torch for automatic cutting, a complete set of con- sumables must be fitted, as shown in figure L.
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CNC controller equip- ments, such as X-Y-Z cutting benches, for example. On the back of the SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR plant there is a 14-pole female connector (CPC TE Connectivity series) for Female 14 pole connector connecting the CNC interface cable.
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4) Reassemble the machine, following the points above in re- verse order. ROBOMAT1 INTERFACE The SHARK 155 plants, in their special MR version, can eas- ily be integrated with automatic robotics cutting plants, via the ROBOMAT 1 interface, which handles all process signals and regulates the main cutting parameters.
90° α° FIG. P The manual torches can work in SHARK “M / MR” version plants only if terminals 3 and 4 are short-circuited on the 14 pole male connector used to interface with the CNC control- FIG. Q ler plants (Fig. P). Code 460180: buying code for the 14 pole male connector used to interface with CNC controller plants.
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The air quality is poor (oil or water in the air). Use the additional filtration system, CEA code 427529 (Fig. D) with a filtration grade of 0,01 μinch - 0,25 μm available via CEA PLASMATECH distributors (the order code for replacement filters is 427530).
Automatic CNC cutting tables Automatic CNC cutting tables The following pages contain the cutting tables for each series of consumables for automatic cutting of the following materials: • Mild steel. • Stainless steel (CrNi). • Aluminium. Each table contains the following information: Cutting current setting.
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 150 A 5,5 bar 375 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 795 cfh mm/min mm/min 6560 5480 5030 4180 3665 3025 2765 2255 12,5 1830 1390 12,5 1255...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 150 A 5,5 bar 375 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 795 cfh mm/min mm/min 8460 6505 6105 4470 0,55 4070 2795 0,55 2985 2390 12,5 1610 1255...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 150 A 5,5 bar 375 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 795 cfh mm/min mm/min 9420 8430 6710 5610 4425 3280 3380 2355 12,5 2300 1695 12,5 1650...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 125 A 5,5 bar 365 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 775 cfh mm/min mm/min 5360 4480 0,35 4110 3420 0,45 2990 2470 0,55 2250 1840 0,65 1490...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 125 A 5,5 bar 365 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 775 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,55 6920 5310 0,55 4990 3650 3330 2280 2430 1950 0,75 1310 1020...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 125 A 5,5 bar 365 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 775 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,25 7700 6890 5490 4590 0,45 3610 2680 2760 1920 1880 1380 1350...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 105 A 5,5 bar 360 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 760 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,55 4420 3690 3390 2890 0,65 2450 2160 1780 1620 0,95 1100 inches...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 105 A 5,5 bar 360 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 760 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,55 5200 4780 0,55 3540 3280 0,55 2170 2000 0,55 1780 1310 0,95...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 105 A 5,5 bar 360 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 760 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,55 5750 5700 4220 3890 0,75 2920 2390 2330 1810 0,95 1390 1210...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 85 A 5,5 bar 355 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 750 cfh mm/min mm/min 8740 6460 6930 5360 4180 3420 2940 2370 1960 1590 1520 1210 inches...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 85 A 5,5 bar 355 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 750 cfh mm/min mm/min 8740 7120 7120 5790 4370 3510 2890 2320 1800 1470 1330 1040 inches...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 85 A 5,5 bar 355 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 750 cfh mm/min mm/min 8930 7600 7600 6170 4650 3610 3290 2510 2370 1820 1830 1370 1140...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 65 A 5,5 bar 310 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 655 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,15 6310 5330 5470 4630 4630 3930 2940 2530 2010 1870 1340 1360...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 65 A 5,5 bar 310 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 655 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,15 8970 6660 7410 5500 5490 4350 2550 2040 1670 1350 1120 1000...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 65 A 5,5 bar 310 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 655 cfh mm/min mm/min 0,15 9230 7020 7910 5900 6580 4780 3930 2560 2470 1810 1480 1380...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 45 A 5,5 bar 275 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 580 cfh mm/min mm/min 11250 8000 9680 8000 0,15 9140 7230 6990 5900 0,35 4400 3350 3190...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 45 A 5,5 bar 275 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 580 cfh mm/min mm/min 11250 8000 9680 8000 0,15 9140 7040 7750 5480 0,35 3960 3220 2300...
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SHARK 155/M - SHARK 155/MR 45 A 5,5 bar 275 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 580 cfh mm/min mm/min 9990 8230 0,15 8280 6720 5570 4200 0,35 4360 3330 0,55 2510 1560...
Maintenance IMPORTANT: The machine is to undergo routine maintenance, as suggested by the manufacturer. ATTENTION: Cut off the power supply to the equipment be- fore effecting any internal inspection. SPARE PARTS Original spares have been specifically designed for our equip- ment.
WEAR OF CONSUMABLES The table contains 2 types of errors: • Errors reset automatically: once the alarm state has end- ed the equipment is ready to work again and the operator can begin cutting again! • Errors NOT reset automatically: To eliminate the alarm states and reinstate correct functioning of the machine, the equipment must be switched off.
Display Diagnosis VOLTAGE READING ERROR This is activated when the cutting voltage is not read correctly. Check the wiring to the CN6 connector on the rack front board. Error reset automatically. The equipment stops and is reset automatically as soon as the voltage is within the limits again. NO AIR OR AIR PRESSURE INSUFFICIENT This is activated when there is no air in the equipment or when the air pressure measured is...
Changing the digital interface board Proceed as follows: • Remove the 4 screws that fix the membrane keyboard. • Remove the ENCODER knob and the nut that fix the board to the membrane keyboard. • Disconnect the board’s electrical connectors. •...
Common cutting defects The table below provides an overview of common cut defects that can arise when using the machine, and explains how to re- solve them. Defect Cause Remedy Insufficient penetration • Cutting speed too high • Reduce speed •...
Meaning of graphic symbols on machine Positive earth cable connection polarity Main equipment switch Green RoboMAT control display indicating LED Green LED, air test activated Dangerous voltage Green LED, solid material cutting mode Grounding protection Green LED, mesh material cutting mode Warning! Green gouging function LED Before using the equipment you should carefully...
Wiring diagram Key to the electrical diagram Colour key Air inlet Orange-Black CNC controller Orange EMC condenser Sky Blue Plasma torch connector, machine side White D1-2-10-11 Secondary circuit diode module Blue Transil diode dischargers White-Black Plasma torch electrode Grey Air solenoid valve Yellow EMC filter Yellow-Green...
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Lista ricambi LEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE Spare parts list READ CAREFULLY Liste pièce de rechange LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT Ersatzteilliste SORGFÄLTIG LESEN Lista repuestos LEER ATENTAMENTE Onderdelenlijst EERST GOED DOORLEZEN Lista de peças de substituição LER ATENTEMENTE Liste over reservedele LÆS OMHYGGELIGT Reservdelslista LÄS NOGAS Varaosaluettelo LUE HUOLELLISESTI Reservedelliste...
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Torcia Plasma taglio automatico SKM165 6 metri Machine Plasma torch SKM165 6m 022082 Torcia Plasma taglio automatico SKM165 12 metri Machine Plasma torch SKM165 12m 420481 Coperchio completo dei loghi PLASMATECH Steel cover complete of logo PLASMATECH stickers 468750 Adesivo logo PLASMATECH Logo PLASMATECH sticker...
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Pos. SHARK 155 Descrizione Description 438111 Maniglia per il trasporto Handle Panel CNC 14P female connector 419129 Presa pannello femmina 14P CNC + terminali femmina complete of female terminals 520717 Contatto femmina per connettore CNC (N.10pz) Female terminal for connector CNC (No.10 pcs)
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Pos. SHARK 155 Descrizione Description 377192 Scheda digitale pannello frontale completa di software Digital rack pcb complete with software 454150 Encoder Encoder 377171 Scheda isolamento interfaccia ROBOMAT ROBOMAT interface insulation PCB 439401 Tastiera a membrana Membrane keyboard 423102 Dado per encoder...
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Pos. SHARK 155 Descrizione Description 457066 Resistore partitore di tensione Voltage divider resistor 418914 Assieme scaricatori di tensione Transil assembly 286039 IGBT comando arco pilota Pilot arc IGBT module 478786 Termostato Thermostat 481445 Trasformatore principale Main transformer 463226 Staffa fissaggio trasformatore di potenza...
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Pos. SHARK 155 Descrizione Description 435753 Interruttore principale Main switch 427404 Ferrite Ø40mm per il cavo linea Ferrite Ø40mm for main cable 427667 Filtro EMC EMC filter 413432 Cablaggio ausiliario Auxiliary wiring 377125 Scheda Power Source Power Source pcb 449587...
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Pos. SHARK 155 Descrizione Description 418874 Condensatori Y2 EMC polo positivo EMC Capacitor for positive pole 418887 Condensatori Y2 EMC polo negativo EMC Capacitor for negative pole...
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SHARK 155/M SHARK 155/MR Pos. SHARK 155 Descrizione Description Cablaggio per CNC controller per 413388 CNC controller wiring for version SHARK 155/M versione SHARK 155/M 413387 Cablaggio per Robomat 1 controllo Robomat 1 controller wiring 378002 Interfaccia Robomat 1 Robomat 1 controller...
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4) Selve svejsemaskinens registreringsnummer EXAMPLE EKSEMPEL N. 2 pieces code n. 418874 - for SHARK 155 - 400 V - 50/60 Hz - Serial number ............2 stk. nummer 418874 - til anlæg model SHARK 155 - 400 V - 50/60 Hz FR Commade des pièces de rechange...
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