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SVM 3186 Rev.00 02-2023 PRESTOJET 30K & 45 For use with machines having code numbers: 50630 - 50632 LINCOLN ELECTRIC EUROPE www.lincolnelectric.eu...
MAIN BOARD THERMAL SENSORS TEST ......................... 29 POWER BOARD VOLTAGE TEST ..........................31 DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS ............................. 37 RETEST AFTER REPAIR .............................. 45 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE for PRESTOJET 30K ....................46 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE for PRESTOJET 45 ...................... 47 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS ............................48 NOTE ..................................... 50...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NAME INDEX PRESTOJET 30K W100000320 PRESTOJET 45 W100000322 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Power at Rated Output EMC Class Frequency 2,2 kW @ 100% Duty Cycle PRESTOJET 30K 230V±15% 50Hz 3,3 kW @ 60% Duty Cycle 3,3 kW @ 100% Duty Cycle...
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If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances with, if necessary, assistance from Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.
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Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or equipment damage. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
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Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. Keep flammables away from cutting. Do not cut or gouge near flammables. Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and have a watch person ready to use it. Do not cut on drums or any closed container. The plasma arc can cause injury and burns.
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USB user manual. USB user manual. PRESTOJET 30K has a built-in compressor that allow to Recommended equipment, which can be bought by operates in areas where an external primary air is not user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories".
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1. User Interface PRESTOJET 30K: See User Interface Controls and Operational Features PRESTOJET 30K chapter. Front panel PRESTOJET 30K 2. User Interface PRESTOJET 45: See User Interface PRESTOJET 45 chapter. 3. Work Lead Connector. 4. Compressor Internal Air Filter: ( PRESTOJET 30K only).
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User Interface PRESTOJET 30K User Interface PRESTOJET 45 Figure 5 Figure 4 18. Home Button: Allows the user to return to 9. LED Indicator Power Switch: Lights up when the main view. the equipment is ON and connect to the power supply.
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PRESTOJET 30K Gouging CUTTING CURRENT PILOT PILOT PREFLOW POSTFLOW Figure 9 Table 2. PRESTOJET 30K – Preflow/Postflow Preflow Current Postflow 15-30 A 15 s Figure 8 27. Selected grid process: To select a process, use the Active Button Control [19].
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PRESTOJET 45 – cut PRESTOJET 45 – gouging After pressing the button in the torch: After pressing the button in the torch: Preflow – purge flow before ignition of the pilot Preflow – purge flow before ignition of the pilot current –...
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PRESTOJET 45 enables be cut, grid and gouging. Preparing the equipment PRESTOJET 45 does not include the accessories for gauging, but the one can be purchased separately (see PRESTOJET 30K enables the cutting and grid process. "Accessories" chapter). WARNING WARNING...
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operator in his actual working conditions. Geometrical shape of the cut (whether straight or curved). Table 4. Cutting Speed PRESTOJET 30K PRESTOJET 30K Speed (cm/min.) Material Thickness (mm) Current(A)
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ERRORS Table 6 Errors for PRESTOJET 30K Error code Symptoms Cause Recommended Course of Action Check for air pressure are correct. Check and correct condition of fan. turn off the equipment for at least 10 minutes. Make sure the equipment ...
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Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or The frequency of the maintenance operations may vary guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with in accordance with the working environment where the respect to such information or advice.
15 minute period. If the fan is not turning or the air intake louvers were obstructed , then the power must be switched off and the fan problem or air obstruction must be corrected. MAJOR COMPONENTS LOCATION PRESTOJET 30K Fans Compressor...
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MAJOR COMPONENTS LOCATION PRESTOJET 45 Air Filter Front UI Board Torch Connector Power Board Pressure Gauge Gas solenoid...
OVERLOAD PROTECTION operating temperature should occur, the Thermal Overload indicator on the front panel, will turn ON PRESTOJET 30K & 45 are electrically protected and the thermostat will prevent output current. from producing higher than normal output current. An electronic protection circuit limits the current to The thermal protection devices are self-resetting within the capabilities of the machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SECTION How to use troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Side panels removal and capacitor discharge procedure...
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HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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WARNING 4. Test the machine to determine if the failure symptom has been corrected by the replacement PC board. NOTE: Allow the machine to heat up so that all ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill electrical components can reach their operating temperature. ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING !! WARNING !! BEFORE CONNECT POWER SUPPLY, MAKE A CAREFUL VISUAL INSPECTION INSIDE THE MACHINE, CHECK ALL THE BOARDS AND HARNESSES. POSSIBLE AREAS OF CHECKS & RECOMMENDED COURSE PROBLEMS / SYMPTOMS MISADJUSTMENT(S) OF ACTION THE INPUT FUSES MAKE SURE THE INPUT FUSES OR ...
DISCHARGE PROCEDURE WARNING Service and repair should be performed only by Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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PRESTOJET 30K & 45 –COVER REMOVAL Necessary tool: PH02 screwdriver 7mm wrench Procedure: 1. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. 2. Disconnect Input Power from the machine! 3. Remove the 7 screws (A) on the back panel. See above pictures 4.
DISCHARGE PROCEDURE WARNING as there are no accessible points where to connect ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill wait 5 the resistor to discharge the capacitors, minutes, after having switched off and Have an electrician install and service this equipment disconnected the machine from the Turn the input power off at the fuse box before working mains, before carrying out any kind of on equipment...
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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Image is from PRESTOJET 30K Image is from PRESTOJET 45 TEST PROCEDURE 1. Remove main input power to the PRESTOJET 30K or 45 2. Follow the instruction available at the Discharge procedure page. 3. Disconnect the cables from rectifier bridge terminals 4.
MAIN BOARD THERMAL SENSORS TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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Using the multi-meter (ohm mode) check PTC ”OT1” and PTC ”OT2”, value shall be between 12Kohms and 15Kohms. See Figure 1 for correct locations on PRESTOJET 30K Control PCB and see Figure2 for correct locations on PRESTOJET 45 Control PCB...
POWER BOARD VOLTAGE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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Use always electrically insulate gloves during this test procedure 1. Carefully apply 230Vac +/- 15% input voltage via the input cable to the PRESTOJET 30K or 45 2. Switch to ON position the mains switch located on the back of the machine 3.
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Use always electrically insulate gloves during this test procedure 1. Carefully apply 230Vac +/- 15% input voltage via the input cable to the PRESTOJET 30K or 45 Switch to ON position the mains switch located on the back of the machine...
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Use always electrically insulate gloves during this test procedure 1. Carefully apply 230Vac +/- 15% input voltage via the input cable to the PRESTOJET 30K or 45 2. Switch to ON position the mains switch located on the back of the machine 3.
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Use always electrically insulate gloves during this test procedure 4. Carefully apply 230Vac +/- 15% input voltage via the input cable to the PRESTOJET 30K or 45 5. Switch to ON position the mains switch located on the back of the machine 6.
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Use always electrically insulate gloves during this test procedure 1. Carefully apply 230Vac +/- 15% input voltage via the input cable to the PRESTOJET 30K or 45 2. Switch to ON position the mains switch located on the back of the machine 3.
DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS MAIN PCB REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (30K & 45) Figure 1 REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - Pliers - PH02 screwdriver 1. Remove main input power to the machine 2. Remove the cover of the machine following the cover removal procedure. 3.
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7. Remove the 4 screws (A) using the PH02 screwdriver from the fan you need to replace. 8. Carefully remove the fan from the machine. 9. For the fans re-assembly operations, make the previous steps in the reverse order. NOTE: perform the same above operations to remove the second fan present inside the PRESTOJET 30K...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS GAS SOLENOID REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Figure 1 Figure 2 REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - Pliers - PH02 screwdriver 1. Remove main input power to the machine 2. Remove the cover of the machine following the cover removal procedure. 3. Follow the instruction available at the Discharge procedure page. 4.
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS FRONT PANEL BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRESTOJET 45 Figure 2 Figure 1 REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: Figure 3 - PH02 screwdriver - 7mm socket wrench - Pliers 1. Remove main input power to the machine 2. Remove the cover of the machine following the cover removal procedure. 3.
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS FRONT NAMEPLATE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRESTOJET 30K Figure 1 REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - PH02 screwdriver 1. Remove main input power to the machine 2. Remove the cover of the machine following the cover removal procedure.
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7. Remove all the connectors from the Board 8. Using the Phillips screwdriver remove the 2 screws (C). 9. Carefully remove the Board from the machine. 10. For the PRESTOJET 30K front panel board re-assembly operations, make the previous steps in the reverse order.
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS FRONT PANEL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRESTOJET 30K REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - PH02 screwdriver 1. Remove main input power to the machine 2. Remove the cover of the machine following the cover removal procedure. 3. Follow the instruction available at the Discharge procedure page.
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS COMPRESSOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRESTOJET 30K Figure 1 REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - PH02 screwdriver - 12mm wrench 1. Remove main input power to the machine 2. Remove the cover of the machine following the cover removal procedure.
16 max 25A@100% PRESTOJET 45 230Vac/1ph/50Hz 23 max 30A@100% Output cutting current range 15-30 Amps – PRESTOJET 30K 15-45 Amps – PRESTOJET 45 Maximum Open Circuit Voltage U 0 peak 396 Vp ! IMPORTANT ! After the repair, the unit shall be tested accordingly to the norm EN60974-4...
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE for PRESTOJET 30K Calibrate the Min and Max current: 1. Add a 10K resistor between PIN3 and PIN9 of torch connector, then turn on the machine; 2. Machine switch into TEST mode; short the PIN4 and PIN7 of torch connector;...
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE for PRESTOJET 45 Calibrate the Min and Max current: 1. Keep Push both two buttons on front panel and turn on the machine; 2. Machine switch into TEST mode; short the PIN4 and PIN7 of torch connector; 3. Connect proper pressure air into machine; 4.
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