® metals. The EX-TRAFIRE 45HD has to be operated only with original ® Thermacut consumables and maintenance parts. ® This documentation describes the EX-TRAFIRE 45HD cutting power supply only.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 1 Identification Classification of the warnings The warnings are divided into four different categories and are indicated prior to potentially dangerous work steps. The following signal words are used depending on the type of hazard: DANGER Describes an imminent threatening danger. If not avoided, it may cause severe injury or death.
Keep untrained persons out of the work area. ® Each time the device’s cover plates are opened, have Thermacut another authorized specialist perform a safety inspection in accordance with IEC 60974 Part 4: “Periodic inspection and testing”.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 2 Safety Warning and notice signs The following warning, notice, and mandatory signs can be found on top of the product: These markings must always be legible. They should not be covered, obscured, painted over, or removed. Product-specific safety instructions ...
® 2 Safety EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Safety instructions for plasma cutting Plasma cutting may cause damage to the eyes, skin, and hearing. Note that other potential hazards may arise when the device is used with other cutting components. Therefore, always wear the prescribed personal protective equipment as defined by local regulations and laws.
The order data and ID numbers for the equipment parts and consumables can be found in this manual. For more information about points of contact, consultation, and orders, www.thermacut.com visit Although the items delivered are carefully checked and packaged, it is not possible to fully rule out the risk of transport damage.
® 4 Product description EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Product description Assembly and use The control elements are located on the control panel. The connections are on the front and rear of the device. Fig. 2 Control elements and connections, rear panel A POWER switch D Optional BUS interface B Optional CNC interface E Input power cable...
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® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 4 Product description POWER switch (A) Used to switch the device on and off. Optional CNC interface This optional interface is used to connect the connection (B) device to an optional CNC cutting table or robot. Gas connection (C) This interface is used to connect a compressed air supply.
® 4 Product description EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Technical data ® 4.2.1 EX-TRAFIRE 45HD, Single-phase Table 2 Power supply specifications, single-phase Rated open circuit voltage (U 292 V DC Characteristic curve* Drooping * The curve is defined as output voltage versus output current Input voltage (U 240 V AC ±...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 4 Product description ® 4.2.2 EX-TRAFIRE 45HD, Three-phase Table 3 Power supply specifications, Three-phase Rated open circuit voltage (U 308 V DC Characteristic curve* Drooping * The curve is defined as output voltage versus output current Input voltage (U 400 V AC ±...
® 4 Product description EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Table 6 Gas data Permissible gas Compressed air/nitrogen/argon* Gas inlet pressure, cutting 6.2 to 10 bar Recommended compressed air ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2. quality clean, and free from moisture and oil Recommended nitrogen/argon Purity: > 99,99% quality Needed flow rate 120 l/min at 10 bar...
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® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 4 Product description ® ® Table 7 Technical data for FHT-EX 45TTH and FHT-EX 45TTM cutting torches ® ® FHT-EX 45TTH / FHT-EX 45TTM Connection type TCS (Torch Connection System) - 13 Pin Standard lengths 5 m / 8 m / 15 m (other lengths available upon request) * Nitrogen may be used for cutting stainless steel and aluminum;...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 5 Transport and positioning Transport and positioning WARNING Risk of injury due to improper transport and installation Improper transport and installation can cause the device to tip or fall over. This may result in serious injury. Wear your personal protective equipment. ...
® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Setting up the power supply Connecting to the gas supply Connect the gas hose with an inside Single-phase diameter of at least 6 mm to the gas connection of the device. Three-phase Connecting the work lead ...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 6 Setting up the power supply 6.3.2 Connecting the three-phase machine The power supply should be Three-phase connected by a certified electrician or trained personnel. L1 -> black (U) L2 -> brown (V) L3 -> gray (W) Gray PE grounding ->...
® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 45HD WARNING Risk of injury due to fire Improper use or connection can result in fire. This may result in serious injury. Ensure that the operating voltage specified on the identification plate is suitable for the input voltage.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 6 Setting up the power supply Connecting the cutting torch Risk of material damage if used without TCS latch with key assembly The TCS latch with key assembly is important for the proper working of the device. If used without, the device will be damaged. ...
® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Installing consumables for the hand and machine cutting torches WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected ignition of the plasma arc Hand cutting torch: When the input power plug is plugged in, the plasma arc ignites immediately when the torch trigger is pressed.
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® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 6 Setting up the power supply Install nozzle into the retaining cap. Insert swirl ring into retaining cap and nozzle assembly. Insert electrode. Screw the entire assembly onto the hand cutting torch. Do not overtighten. The nozzle must be firmly in place and must not move.
® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 45HD ® Aligning FHT-EX 45TTM machine cutting torch For information on the cutting process see 6 Setting up the power supply on page EN-18 Position the cutting torch perpendicular to the workpiece. Use an angle gauge to align the machine cutting torch at 0°...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 7 Operation Operation WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected ignition of the plasma arc Hand cutting torch: When the input power plug is plugged in, the plasma arc ignites immediately when the torch trigger is pressed. Individuals can be seriously injured if the arc ignites unexpectedly.
® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Material damage due to switching the output current strength during operation If the output current strength is switched during operation, the device may be damaged. Set the output current strength before starting operation and do not switch it during the cutting process.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 7 Operation 7.1.1 Setting the parameters The LCD display contains two menus: The output current (Amperage) and the cutting modes are set in the first menu. In the second menu, the torch type, torch length, and operating voltage are displayed and the pressure in Bar, Mpa or Psi can be set.
® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 7.1.2 Selecting the cutting mode Grid cutting Briefly press the multifunction button to activate the cutting mode. The current is 20–45 A. The pressure of the cutting gas is 4.2 to 5.6 bar. Turn the multi-function button to increase or decrease the values.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 7 Operation Powering on the machine Set the POWER switch to ON. Single-phase Three-phase Manual cutting process Switch on the power supply. Automatic gas test (five seconds). Automatic system test (five seconds). Press torch trigger. Generate a pilot arc. Once the workpiece is detected, the pilot arc switches to a cutting arc.
® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Cutting – Edge Start Start the cutting process at the edge of the workpiece. Do not move the cutting torch until the material has been cut through completely. Place the cutting torch upright on the edge of the workpiece. Pull the cutting torch in the cutting direction.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 7 Operation Piercing Hold the cutting torch at an angle to the workpiece with a max. standoff of 3 mm from the nozzle to the workpiece. Press the torch trigger to ignite the arc. Turn the cutting torch slowly in a vertical direction.
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® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Use gouging consumables suitable to the cutting torch being used. Hold the cutting torch at an angle of 35° to 45° inclined to the workpiece. Hold the nozzle close enough to the workpiece so that it touches the workpiece.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 8 Decommissioning Stopping the cutting process CAUTION Risk of injury due to hot parts Parts may still be hot after the gas post-flow period ends. There is a risk of burns. Wear your personal protective equipment. ...
Verify the grounding has been established correctly. Each time the cover plates are opened, have a safety inspection performed in accordance with IEC 60974 Part 4: “Periodic inspection ® and testing” by Thermacut or another authorized specialist. WARNING Electric shock due to live parts Fatal electric shock can occur if components are live during maintenance and cleaning work.
Thermacut or trained personnel. Have a safety inspection performed in Annually and after each time the accordance with IEC 60974 Part 4: “Periodic ® housing is opened inspection and testing” by Thermacut trained personnel. EN - 35...
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® 9 Maintenance and cleaning EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Table 13 Parts inspection Consumable Check for Action Replace the shield. Orifice is not round. Clean the shield and Spatter in the gap Shield between the shield and nozzle surface. the nozzle. ...
17.2 FHT-EX®45TTM consumables for standard machine cutting torch on page EN-52 17.3 FHT-EX®45TTM consumables for marking machine cutting torch on page EN-53 ® Contact your retailer or Thermacut in the event of questions or problems. WARNING Electric shock due to live parts Fatal electric shock can occur if components are live during maintenance and cleaning work.
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The following too tightly. and tighten, if needed. icon flashes: ® Use only Thermacut Consumables used are not original ® Thermacut original parts. consumables. Remove all consumables, clean the Dirt inside the torch.
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® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 10 Faults and troubleshooting Table 15 General faults Error Description Cause Troubleshooting Check the input power Power supply is insufficient. voltage. Plug the input power plug Switch is set to Power cable is not No/low input ON, LCD does connected.
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® 10 Faults and troubleshooting EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Table 15 General faults Error Description Cause Troubleshooting Ensure that all cable Connection fault in work lead or cutting connections are correctly torch cable. installed. Remove contamination and/ or oxidation from the workpiece and the work lead Poor contact No contact between...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 11 Disassembly Table 15 General faults Error Description Cause Troubleshooting Adjust the output current Incorrect setting Output current (amps) for output current. too low/material too strength to the thickness of thick. the workpiece. Inspect consumables in the Consumables are Consumables are defective.
Observe the relevant local regulations and disposal instructions in the safety data sheets specified by the manufacturer of the consumables. 12.3 Packaging ® Thermacut has reduced the packaging to the necessary minimum. The ability to recycle packaging materials is always considered during their selection.
Warranty This warranty statement is an integral part of the Terms and Conditions ® (“T&C”) of Thermacut (hereinafter “Seller”) and applies to deliveries of goods under the contract concluded between the Seller and the other party to the contract as the recipient of the goods (hereinafter “Buyer”); the terms used herein have the same meaning as attributed to them in the T&C.
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 15 Accessories Accessories Table 16 Accessories Accessories Part number Description EX-0-804-001 Filter-EX compressed air filter (Standard package, 1 piece) EX-0-804-002 Filter-EX air filter cartridge (Standard package, 8 pieces) EX-0-802-001 DN 7.2 ES Quick-connect plug with male thread G 1/4" British standard straight thread EX-0-802-002 DN 7.2 ES Quick-connect socket...
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Universal connection cable 5 m (16.4') EX-0-803-005 Plasma Arc START/STOP Remote Controller EX-0-805-001 Grease, 25 ml EX-5-801-002 Circle cutting guide kit for ® FHT-X 105RTXH/105TTH/45TTH *Available on request For more information about accessories, visit our website: www.thermacut.com. EN - 46...
® ® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 16 FHT-EX 45TTH hand cutting torch unit ® FHT-EX 45TTH hand cutting torch unit ® Table 17 FHT-EX 45TTH hand cutting torch Part number Description ® EX-2-101-001 FHT-EX 45TTH hand cutting torch without consumables, with 5 m cable (16.5‘)/TCS13 ®...
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® ® 16 FHT-EX 45TTH hand cutting torch unit EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Table 18 Components for hand cutting torch 45 A and gouging Hand cutting torch Item Part number Description EX-0-325-005 Male crimp pin for TCS plug EX-0-325-009 O-Ring (fitted in the TCS plug) EX-0-325-010 Retaining ring (outer circlip ring) EX-0-323-001...
® ® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 16 FHT-EX 45TTH hand cutting torch unit ® 16.2 FHT-EX 45TTH consumables for hand cutting torch Shielded Gouging ® Table 19 Consumables for hand cutting torch FHT-EX 45TTH Item Part number Description EX-2-401-201 Electrode EX-2-404-201 Swirl ring EX-2-409-201 Nozzle EX-2-415-201...
® 18 Ordering information on bulk packs and starter kits EX-TRAFIRE 45HD Ordering information on bulk packs and starter kits ® 18.1 EX-TRAFIRE 45HD plasma power supply ® Table 24 EX-TRAFIRE 45HD plasma power supply Part number Description ® EX-2-001-001 EX-TRAFIRE 45HD/CE/1x110/230 V power supply (fully equipped = CNC interface &...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 19 Cut charts for mechanized cutting Cut charts for mechanized cutting Cut charts serve as a guideline for mechanized cutting. Individual systems can be “fine tuned” to achieve optimum cutting quality. Recommended speed: Speeds adjusted for cutting capacity do not necessarily represent maximum speeds.
® 19 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 19.1 30 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air EX-2-415-202 EX-2-409-201 EX-2-404-201 EX-2-401-201 EX-2-421-201 EX-2-428-011 EX-2-415-201 EX-2-423-211 Material Cut height Pierce Pierce delay Recommended Maximum speed Kerf thickness (shield to height time speed width work cut...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 19 Cut charts for mechanized cutting 19.2 45 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air EX-2-409-201 EX-2-404-201 EX-2-401-201 EX-2-421-201 EX-2-415-202 EX-2-428-011 EX-2-415-201 EX-2-423-211 Material Cut height Pierce Pierce Recommended speed Maximum speed Kerf thickness (shield to height delay time width Settings for Standard quality...
® 19 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 19.3 Tables for marking 19.3.1 Marking, shielded, with compressed air or Argon EX-2-415-202 EX-2-445-001 EX-2-404-201 EX-2-401-201 EX-2-445-002 EX-2-415-201 With compressed air Marking Power Cut height Initial marking Delay Marking Kerf Kerf supply (shield to height...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 20 Appendix Appendix 20.1 Connecting the CNC interface The optional CNC interface plug installs onto the rear panel of the device. Control signals can be transmitted via the CNC interface. For signal types see Table 29 Signal and pin assignment for CNC interface on page EN-61.
The voltage divider DIP switches must be set only by a certified electrician or trained personnel. Have a safety inspection performed in accordance with IEC 60974 ® Part 4: “Periodic inspection and testing” by Thermacut or another authorized specialist. Fig. 10 Voltage divider DIP switch settings 20.1.2 Enabling the external DC coil with an external power supply...
® EX-TRAFIRE 45HD 20 Appendix 20.1.3 Enabling the external AC coil with an external power supply Fig. 12 Enable the external AC coil with an external power supply 24 V AC 230 V AC 20.1.4 Enabling the industrially insulated module with an external power supply Fig.
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Tel.: +385 53 882 622 Fax.: +49 (0)2736 29 49 11-77 E-mail: thermacut@gs.t-com.hr E-mail: info@thermacut.de www.thermacut.hr www.thermacut.de POLAND FRANCE THERMACUT-POLAND SP. Z O.O. THERMACUT FRANCE ul. Stawowa 20 6 Rue des Frères Lumière 43-400 Cieszyn 67201 Eckbolsheim POLAND Tel.:+33 3 88 76 58 75 Tel.: +48 33 852 13 34...
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E-mail: don.kim@binzel.kr www.thermacut.net www.thermacut.net JAPAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ABIRCOR BINZEL MIDDLE EAST FZE Thermacut Japan Ltd. 3F Shin-Osaka Hankyu Building P.O Box: 86026, WFZ-04/27 1-1-1, Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka RAKIA Freezone, Jazeera al Hamra 532-0003 Japan Ras al Kaimah, United Arab Emirates Mob.: +81 (0)80 4738 9752...
Revision history You can find the latest version of the operator manual on our website: www.thermacut.com. Revision R1/10_2022 Revision R2/02_2023: — 4.2 „Technical data“: Maximum input power changed to 7.5 kVA (single-phase) and 11.4 kVA (three-phase) Revision R3/11_2023 — Revised phrasing —...
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