REHM BARRACUDA 45i Operating Instructions Manual

REHM BARRACUDA 45i Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLASMA Cutting Device
BARRACUDA 45i/65i/105i/125i
REHM SCHWEISSTECHNIK

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  • Page 1   OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLASMA Cutting Device BARRACUDA 45i/65i/105i/125i REHM SCHWEISSTECHNIK...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Safety ..................................4         Safety instructions (warning notes) ..........................4   Reasonably foreseeable misuse ........................... 6     Residual risks ................................7     Qualification of the staff ..............................7     General safety instructions ............................8  ...
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, many thanks for purchasing the REHM -Plasma cutter. REHM -Plasma cutters offer the highest level of quality, technically optimal solutions and an excellent price- performance ratio. Continuous further developments and product innovations guarantee state-of-the-art technology and safety at all times.
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Safety Glossary of symbols ☞ provides further instructions ➜ calls on you to act listings  This part of the operating instructions explains the meaning and use of the warning notes included in these operating instructions,  defines the intended use of the welding machine, ...
  • Page 5 Safety Pictograms indicating concrete dangers General warning sign Warning of electrical Warning of hand Warning of hot Warning of voltage injuries surface automatic start-up Warning of danger on Warning of danger of Warning of suspended Warning of flammable the ground! tipping! load! substances!
  • Page 6: Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

    Safety Intended Use The BARRACUDA 45i, 65i, 105i and 125i plasma cutters are suitable for arc cutting of steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other conductor materials, using compressed air. The plasma cutters are designed for professional use and may therefore only be used by qualified personnel, in accordance with these operating instructions.
  • Page 7: Residual Risks

    Safety Residual risks Even if all safety instructions are followed and the welder is used according to the instructions, there are still residual risks, which are listed below. Eye damage by using defective or unsuitable eye protection.  Damage to the respiratory tract when inhaling vapours. ...
  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    Safety Authorised persons WARNING! In case of improper operation and maintenance of the welding machine, dangers arise for people, objects and the environment. Only authorised persons may work with the welding machine! Authorised persons for operation and maintenance are the instructed and trained specialists of the operator and the manufacturer.
  • Page 9 Safety Electrical voltage Do not touch any parts that are under voltage.  Isolate yourself from the workpiece to be cut and from the ground; wear insulating gloves and clothing.  Wear insulating gloves and clothing.  Do not work with damaged or badly connected cables or with loose pliers cables. ...
  • Page 10: Emc Measure

    Safety Wearers of pacemakers Magnetic fields from high voltage circuits can affect the function of pacemakers.  Persons wearing vital electronic devices of this type must consult the doctor before being in  areas where such plasma cutting devices are present. Radiation Plasma radiation can damage the eyesight and cause burns.
  • Page 11: Safety Labels On The Plasma Cutter

    Safety The effective measures avoid the problem of EMC:: Power source:  - Even though the power source connection meet rules, we still need to take additional measure to remove the electromagnetic interference (eg: Use the right power filter). Length of welding cable: ...
  • Page 12: Safety Data Sheets

    Safety Symbol 1: Electric shock An electric shock can be fatal. Touching live parts can cause serious shocks or burns. Ensure that all parts are connected correctly and that the earth connection is correct. Ensure that there is always insulation between your body and the workpiece and avoid any contact of live parts with bare hands. Wear dry, insulating protective clothing during welding and never operate the machine with the housing open.
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Table Parameter BARRACUDA 45i BARRACUDA 65i BARRACUDA 105i BARRACUDA 125i Length x Width x Height 490x150x290 mm 740x260x484 mm 740x260x484 mm 740x260x484 mm Weight (with torch) 8,1 kg 26,5 kg 32,1 kg 32,4 kg Supply voltage...
  • Page 14 Technical Data Cutting capacities plasma cutting BARRACUDA Machine/ Unalloyed Steel (Fe) Aluminium (Al) Stainless steel (CrNi) Torch parting cut quality cut parting cut quality cut parting cut quality cut ® BARRACUDA 20 mm 15 mm 18 mm 16 mm 20 mm 15 mm ErgoCut S65 ®...
  • Page 15: Transport, Packaging, Storage

    Transport, packaging, storage Transport, packaging, storage 3.1 Transport After delivery, check the plasma cutting device for visible transport damage. If you discover any damage to the plasma cutting device, report it immediately to the transport company or dealer. 3.1.1 Transport instructions Improper transport, installation and commissioning may cause accidents and may result in damage or malfunctions of the Plasma cutter for which we do not grant any liability or warranty.
  • Page 16: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Installation and connection Installation conditions Height above sea level: ≤ 1000 m  Operating temperature range: -10 ~ +40 °C  Relative humidity under r 90%  The device was designed for use in roofed rooms and must be installed in a dry environment. The ambient air in which the plasma cutter is used should have a temperature below +40°C and low humidity.
  • Page 17: Electrical Connection

    The recommended operating pressure is 5.0 bar with an air requirement of 250 l/min. For the plasma cutter BARRACUDA 45i, 4.0 bar with an air requirement of 100 l/min and for the plasma cutter BARRACUDA 65i, 105i and 125i 5.0 bar with an air requirement of 250 l/min.
  • Page 18: Connection Of The Workpiece

    Installation and connection Fig.4-2: Conncection of the torch BARRACUDA 65i, BARRACUDA 105i, BARRACUDA 125i, The plasma cutting unit is equipped with a "Trafimector" (Fig. 4-2) for connecting the plasma torch. To connect a suitable plasma torch, insert the plug of the torch into the corresponding plug-in coupling. Make sure that the arrow of the plug is aligned with the groove of the plug coupling.
  • Page 19: Description

    Description Description Operating and control elements. Fig.5-1: Description of device BARRACUDA 125i Designation Designation „-“ - Cable connection for connection to the workpiece Voltage divider connection 14 pins (123 CNC only) Cutting torch connection ON/OFF switch Compressed air regulator Mains cable connection Compressed air connection Filter drain valve Ventilation...
  • Page 20 Compressed air regulator Compressed air connection Filter drain valve ON/OFF switch Mains cable connection Designation Cutting mode button MODE Cutting current regulator Compressed air test button On-screen display for cutting current, cutting mode and error codes Fig.5-4: ontrol panel BARRACUDA 45i...
  • Page 21 Description Cut mode button ➜ Press the cutting mode button MODE to select the cutting mode. 2T operating mode: IIn this operating mode, the torch button is pressed down to start the cutting operation and held until the end of cutting.. Releasing the torch button ends the cutting process as well as the breaking of the arc.
  • Page 22: Scope Of Delivery

    Description Scope of delivery BARRACUDA BARRACUDA BARRACUDA 105i BARRACUDA 125i ® ® ® ® 1x Earth cable 4 m 1x Earth cable 4 m 1x Earth cable 4 m 1x Earth cable 4 m 1x Plasma torch 1x Plasma torch 1x Plasma torch 1x Plasma torch ErgoCut S65, 6 m,...
  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation Operation ➜ Check the correct input voltage. Power connection 400 V AC 3-phase or 230 V 1-phase. ➜ Ensure a stable mains supply ➜ Insert a mains stabilisation module (if necessary). ATTENTION: Continuously falling below the required input voltage can damage the device. ➜...
  • Page 24: Working With The Plasma Cutting Device

    Operation Working with the plasma cutting device ATTENTION: Always wear protective clothing when working and make sure that other persons in the area are not put at risk by the UV radiation of the arc. Never touch the front part of the torch (nozzle, electrode, outer guard). ➜...
  • Page 25: Preparations For Cutting

    Operation Preparations for cutting Switch on The plasma cutter is equipped with a Euro CEE mains plug for 3x400 V three-phase currenttet. ➜ Insert the plug into a socket ➜ Press the main switch to start up the plasma cutter. The green POWER ON indicator light shows that the appliance is ready for operation.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ATTENTION: Only qualified personnel authorized by us may maintain and repair the plasma cutting device! Always turn off the device when troubleshooting. Malfunction table Malfunction Possible cause Solution Plasma torch does not start 1. No power supply 1. Connect the power supply and switch it on 2.
  • Page 27: Led Error Display

    Troubleshooting Malfunction Possible cause Solution Poor quality of the cut 1. Current set too low 1. Increase current 2. Cutting speed too high 2. Reduce cutting speed 3. Too much humidity in the torch 3. Check filter and replace if necessary After the torch has been ac- 1.
  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

     Maintenance of the plasma cutter The maintenance intervals are a recommendation by REHM GmbH u. Co. KG Schweitechnik for normal standard requirements (e.g. single-shift operation, use in clean and dry environment). The exact intervals are determined by your safety officer.
  • Page 29: Spare Parts

    The use of incorrect or faulty spare parts can be dangerous for the operator and cause damage and malfunctions. REHM GmbH u. Co KG Schweißtechnik accepts no liability and provides no guarantee for damage and operating faults as a result of failure to observe these operating instructions. Only use faultless and suitable tools, original spare parts or series parts expressly approved by REHM GmbH u.
  • Page 30: Electrical Circuit Diagrams

    Electrical circuit diagrams Electrical circuit diagrams Fig.10-1: Electrical circuit diagram BARRACUDA 65i, 105i, 125i...
  • Page 31 Electrical circuit diagrams Fig.10-2: Electrical circuit diagram BARRACUDA 45i...
  • Page 32: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 2014/35/EU concerning electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. Name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical file: Rolf Stumpp, REHM GmbH u. Co KG., Ottostraße 2, 73066 Uhingen Rolf Stumpp (Geschäftsführer)
  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 12.1 Copyright The contents of this manual are protected by copyright. Their use is permitted within the scope of use of the unit. Any other use is not permitted without the written consent of the manufacturer. We register trademark, patent and design rights to protect our products, insofar as this is possible in individual cases.
  • Page 34: Disposal Via Municipal Collection Facilities

    Appendix Product 12.3.3 Disposal of the old device INFORMATION Please take care in your interest and in the interest of the environment that all component parts of the machine are only disposed of in the intended and admitted way. Please note that the electrical devices comprise a variety of reusable materials as well as environmentally hazardous components.
  • Page 35: Product Follow-Up

    We would be grateful if you could inform us of the following: Modified settings  Any experiences with the geared drill which might be important for other users  Recurring malfunctions.  REHM GmbH u. Co KG Schweißtechnik Ottostraße 2 73066 Uhingen Tel: +49 (0) 7161 3007-0 E-Mail: rehm@rehm-online.de...
  • Page 36 Rehm GmbH u. Co. KG Schweißtechnik Tel.: +49 (0) 7161 3007-0 E-Mail: rehm@rehm-online.de Ottostraße 2 I 73066 Uhingen I Germany Fax: +49 (0) 7161 3007-20 Internet: www.rehm-online.de Date of issue 08/2022 | Item no. 7303137...

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Barracuda 65iBarracuda 105iBarracuda 125i

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