3.3 - Troubleshooting..........10 4 - COMPONENTS LIST......... 33 3.3.1 - The Power Source does not start, operator 4.1 - Plasma PROF 123 ACC : see file ESP956.pdf panel off..........10 enclosed at the end of the manual....33 3.3.2 - Power Source powered, operator panel on,...
It is forbidden to attempt to repair damaged electronic boards or modules; replace them with original Cebora spare parts. 1.3 - Safety information. The safety notes provided in this Manual are an integral part of those given in the Instruction Manual.
2 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. 2.1 - Introduction. The PLASMA PROF 123 ACC is a cutting system, designed for plasma arc cutting of electro- conducting materials. It consists of an electronic Power Source art. 956 and a set of torches and accessories, to be used in manual applications (see list in the Sales Catalogue).
Page 5
CEBORA S.p.A. The J1 terminal of the power board (56) corresponds to the positive output (3) of the igbt module as well and represents the nozzle potential output. The nozzle resistor (33) which facilitates the operation with the pilot arc is connected to it. On this connection as well, inside the power board (56), the Hall effect current transducer is connected which sends to the control board (47) the pilot arc current signal.
Page 6
CEBORA S.p.A. The control board (47) receives the temperature signals originating from the thermostats placed on the transformer (37) and on the igbt module dissipater on the power board (56). According to these over-temperature signals, the Power Source is stopped and the corresponding error code is displayed on the operator panel.
CEBORA S.p.A. 3 - MAINTENANCE. WARNINGS ANY INTERNAL INSPECTIONS OR REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. BEFORE BEGINNING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS AND WAIT FOR THE INTERNAL CAPACITORS TO DISCHARGE (1 MINUTE). 3.1 - Periodic inspection, cleaning.
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.2.2 - Power Source operation. WARNING! DURING THE FOLLOWING TESTS DO NOT AIM THE TORCH AT PEOPLE OR PARTS OF THE BODY, BUT ONLY TOWARDS AN OPEN SPACE OR THE WORKPIECE. NOTES Operations preceded by this symbol refer to operator actions.
Page 9
CEBORA S.p.A. Correct? NO (see 3.3.3). Hold down the torch start button for a very short time. ♦ Gas flows from the torch for 40 seconds. The pressure reading on the pressure gauge (I) remains constant. Correct? NO (see 3.3.4, 3.3.5).
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3 - Troubleshooting. WARNINGS ANY INTERNAL INSPECTIONS OR REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. SWITCH (A) IS A FUNCTION SWITCH NOT A GENERAL SWITCH. FOR THIS REASON INSIDE THE POWER SOURCE A VOLTAGE IS PRESENT WHICH IS DANGEROUS EVEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS SET TO “0”.
Page 11
CEBORA S.p.A. MAINS CONNECTION TEST. Mains terminal board (5), terminals U1, V1, W1 = 3 x 230/400/440 Vac according to mains voltage. Correct? ♦ Check power cable and plug and replace if necessary. ♦ Check the mains voltage conditions. SERVICE TRANSFORMER (53) POWER SUPPLY TEST.
Page 12
CEBORA S.p.A. CONTROL BOARD (47) POWER SUPPLY TEST. Control board (47), connector J1, terminals 1 - 2 = 24 Vac (start button, torch recognition, central adapter protection circuits power supply). Control board (47), connector J10, terminals 7 - 14 = 27 Vac (solenoid valves, contactors, pre-charge relay on pre-charge board (3) power supply).
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3.2 - Power Source powered, operator panel on, fan (23) stopped. WARNING SOME PRE-CHARGE BOARD (3) CIRCUITS ARE LIVE EVEN WITH SWITCH (49) OPEN. UNPLUG THE POWER SOURCE FROM THE MAINS SOCKET IN ORDER TO WORK WITHOUT ANY DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
POWER SUPPLY TEST, of par. 3.3.1. ♦ Make sure that the correct program is loaded in control board (47), performing the programming procedure “Firmware updating” available on the Cebora Web site, if necessary (on art. 956 Power Source, the Firmware update is possible by connecting a Personal Computer directly to the BD1 connector on control board (47)).
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3.4 - The start command produces no effect. START COMMAND TEST. Control board (47), terminals J6-A(+) and J6-B(-) = 0 Vdc, with start button pressed; +33 Vdc with start button released. Correct? ♦ Replace control board (47). ♦ Check the wiring between terminals J6-A and J6-B of control board (47), central adapter (41), torch button and contact of the nozzle guard on the torch.
Correct? ♦ Check for presence of gas at the intake fitting (I) and make sure the pressure and flow rate in the supply line meet specifications values of Plasma PROF 123 ACC (see Instruction Manual and Sales Catalogue). ♦ Make sure there are no occlusions in the gas hoses of the Power Source or in the flow reducer inserted on the solenoid valve V01 (14) body.
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3.6 - Gas flows from the torch, pilot arc does not start (no nozzle voltage). POWER SOURCE OUTPUT VOLTAGE TEST. Power board (56), terminals TP1(+) – TP6(or terminal 1 of igbt module)(gnd) = fig. 5.2.1a (+280 Vdc approximately) Power Source output voltage with pilot arc off, for 2.5 seconds (pilot arc maximum time), with start button pressed.
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3.7 - Gas flows from the torch, pilot arc does not start (no high frequency). NOZZLE VOLTAGE TEST. Power board (56), terminal TP6(or terminal 1 of igbt module)(gnd) and terminal J4(+) on sensor board (52) = fig. 5.2.2a (+280 Vdc approximately, contactor (55) closed) nozzle voltage with pilot arc off, for 2.5 seconds (pilot arc maximum time), with start button pressed.
Page 19
CEBORA S.p.A. ♦ Check the wiring between HF transformer (50) and electrode terminal on central adapter (41). If you find loose connections, tighten and replace any damaged components. ♦ Check the wiring between J2 on sensor board (52) and nozzle terminal on central adapter (41).
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3.8 - In open circuit operation, the output voltage is not regular. POWER SOURCE OUTPUT VOLTAGE TEST. Power board (56), terminals TP1(+) – TP6(or terminal 1 of igbt module)(gnd) = fig. 5.2.1b (+160 Vdc approximately) Power Source output voltage with pilot arc on, for 2.5 seconds (pilot arc maximum time), with start button pressed.
Page 21
CEBORA S.p.A. POWER SOURCE OUTPUT CURRENT TRANSDUCER POWER SUPPLY TEST. Power board (56), connector J3, terminals 2(+) - 3(-) = +15 Vdc; terminals 4(+) - 3(-) = -15 Vdc. Correct? ♦ Check the wiring between J3 power board (56) and J3 control board (47).
♦ Make sure that the pressure regulator (L) is working properly; replace it if defective. ♦ Make sure that gas pressure and flow rate in the supply line meet specifications of Plasma PROF 123 ACC (see Instruction Manual). ♦ Check the following conditions of solenoid valves (13) and (14), during pilot arc phases: - V01 (pilot arc solenoid valve (14)) = opened = 27 Vac on coil terminals.
Page 23
CEBORA S.p.A. ♦ Check the wiring between terminals TP6 of power board (56), choke (35), HF transformer (50) and electrode terminal on central adapter (41). If you find loose connections, tighten and replace any damaged components. ♦ Check the wiring between J1 power board (56), nozzle resistor (33), contactor (55), terminal J4 on sensor board (52) and between terminal J2 sensor board (52) and nozzle terminal on central adapter (41).
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.3.10 - There is no transfer arc or it is too weak to perform cutting. NOZZLE CURRENT TRANSDUCER POWER SUPPLY TEST. Power board (56), connector J2, terminals 2(+) - 3(-) = +15 Vdc; terminals 4(+) - 3(-) = -15 Vdc.
Page 25
CEBORA S.p.A. Correct? ♦ Replace the control (47) and/or power board (56). ♦ Make sure that the gas lines of Power Source are not clogged and, if necessary, perform the PLASMA GAS PRESSURE TEST of par. 3.3.9.. ♦ Check for the correct opening of solenoid valve V03 (13)(27 Vac on coil terminals) in cutting operation.
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.4 - Error codes and alarm signals. 3.4.1 - 02 - Hardware lockup. Block due to user data memory writing error. Replace control board (47). 3.4.2 - 30 - Minimum current signal error from power board (56) (current transducer offset).
CEBORA S.p.A. ♦ With Power Source off, temporarily disconnect J4 from control board (47) and check resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of J4 on control board (47). Correct value = approximately 21 Kohm. If incorrect, replace control board (47).
3.4.8 - 51 - Torch recognition failed. This alarm signals that the inserted torch is not suitable for the Power Source. On Plasma PROF 123 ACC actually is possible to install cutting torch CP161 (artt. 1230 or 1231), which is provided with an automatic recognition system.
CEBORA S.p.A. CP161 TORCH RECOGNITION TEST Control board (47), connector J9 = signals according to following table with torch CP161 inserted in the central adapter (41). Torch type Voltage on J9 terminals on control board (47) 2 - 3 2 - 4...
CEBORA S.p.A. ♦ Check delivery of output voltage, performing, if necessary, the tests in par. 3.3.6., taking special care the NOZZLE VOLTAGE TEST of par. 3.3.6. ♦ Replace sensor board (52) and/or control board (47). ♦ With Power Source off, temporarily disconnect J5 from sensor board (52) and check the resistance between terminals J4 and 1 of J5 on sensor board (52).
CEBORA S.p.A. ♦ With Power Source off, temporarily disconnect J19 from control board (47) and check the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of J19 on control board (47). Correct value = junction of two diodes in both measure directions. If incorrect, replace control board (47).
CEBORA S.p.A. 3.4.14 - 78 - “GAS”“LO” on displays (U) (V). Gas low pressure. This alarm signals that plasma gas pressure is below the minimum value allowed for a correct operation. The pressure signal is supplied by the pressure switch (15).
CEBORA S.p.A. 4 - COMPONENTS LIST. 4.1 - Plasma PROF 123 ACC : see file ESP956.pdf enclosed at the end of the manual. 4.2 - Components table: see file ESP956.pdf enclosed at the end of the manual. 5 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS.
CEBORA S.p.A. a) with pilot arc off b) with pilot arc on 5.2.3 - HF board (27) input voltage = pilot arc voltage (par. 3.3.7, 3.4.10). 5.2.4 - Pilot arc current reference signal (par. 3.3.8). 5.2.5 - Power Source output current 5.2.6 - Nozzle current feedback signal...