® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Table of contents Identification ............EN-5 Labeling..................EN-5 Identification plate ............... EN-5 Signs and symbols used.............. EN-6 Classification of the warnings ............. EN-6 Safety................ EN-7 Designated use................EN-7 Obligations of the operator ............EN-7 Warning and notice signs............EN-8 Product-specific safety instructions..........
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® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Decommissioning ..........EN-31 Maintenance and cleaning ........EN-32 Maintenance and cleaning intervals ........EN-33 Faults and troubleshooting........EN-35 Disassembly............EN-39 Disposal ..............EN-40 12.1 Disposal of materials..............EN-40 12.2 Disposal of consumables ............EN-40 12.3 Packaging ..................EN-40 Warranty ..............
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® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD compressed air ................EN-61 21.7 Tables for marking..............EN-62 21.7.1 Marking, shielded, with compressed air or argon ....EN-62 Appendix..............EN-63 22.1 Connecting the CNC interface ..........EN-63 22.1.1 Setting the voltage divider DIP switches......... EN-64 22.1.2 Enabling the external DC coil with an external power supply ................
® metals. The EX-TRAFIRE 85HD has to be operated only with original ® Thermacut consumables and maintenance parts. ® This documentation describes the EX-TRAFIRE 85HD cutting power supply only.
® 1 Identification EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Signs and symbols used The following signs and symbols are used: General instructions. Action(s) to be carried out in succession. Lists. Cross-reference symbol refers to detailed, supplementary or further information. Caption, item description. Classification of the warnings The warnings are divided into four different categories and are indicated prior to potentially dangerous work steps.
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”.
® 2 Safety EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 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 ...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 2 Safety 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.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 4 Product description 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 A LCD Display F Power cable B POWER switch G Work lead connection...
® 4 Product description EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Technical data Table 3 Power supply specifications Rated open circuit voltage (U 300 V DC Characteristic curve* Drooping * The curve is defined as output voltage versus output current Input voltage (U 3 x 400 V AC +15% 50/60 Hz Output arc current (I 20–85 A...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 4 Product description 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 Recommended nitrogen/argon Purity: ≥ 99.99% quality Needed flow rate 170 l/min at 7 bar...
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® 4 Product description EX-TRAFIRE 85HD ® ® Table 7 Technical data for FHT-EX 105TTH, FHT-EX 105TTM and FHT- ® 105TTSM cutting torches ® ® FHT-EX 105TTH / FHT-EX 105TTM/ ® FHT-EX 105TTSM Type of voltage Protection type for IP23 (EN 60529) ®...
® 5 Transport and positioning EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 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. ...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 6 Setting up the power supply Setting up the power supply Connecting to the gas supply Connect the gas hose with an inside diameter of at least 6 mm to the gas connection of the device. Connecting the work lead ...
® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Connecting the input power plug Note the safety instructions. 2.5 Safety instructions for the electrical power supply on page EN-8 WARNING Electric shock due to improperly installed electrical power supply If the electrical power supply and grounding are improperly installed, fatal electric shock may occur.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 6 Setting up the power supply 6.4.1 Connection to a generator (optional) Set the generator to three-phase alternating current. Plug the input power plug into the socket. Set the motor rating as shown in the following table. Table 10 Connection to a generator Generator rating Generator output...
® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 6.5.1 Installing the cutting torch's gear rack Fig. 7 Cutting torch A Mounting sleeve with torch body D Strain relief B Reduction nut E Cable C Mounting tube Disconnect the machine cutting torch from the cutting power supply.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 6 Setting up the power supply 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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® 6 Setting up the power supply EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Install nozzle into the retaining cap. Insert electrode into retaining cap and nozzle assembly. Insert the swirl ring. Screw the entire assembly onto the hand cutting torch. Do not overtighten. The nozzle must be firmly in place and must not move.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 6 Setting up the power supply ® Aligning FHT-EX 105TTM machine cutting torch For information on the cutting process see 6 Setting up the power supply on page EN-17 Position the cutting torch perpendicular to the workpiece. Use an angle gauge to align the machine cutting torch at 0°...
® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 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.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 7 Operation NOTICE 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.
® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 7.1.1 Setting the parameters The LCD menu is used to set the output current (amps), cutting modes, and pressure in bar, MPa, or psi. Press the multi-function button for one second. The adjustable values as well as the word “Set”...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 7 Operation 7.1.3 Connecting the work lead Remove contamination from the workpiece. Connect the work lead clamp to the workpiece in order to allow maximum electrical conduction. Do not connect the work lead clamp to the material to be cut off. Connect the work lead clamp as close as possible to the cutting area in order to minimize electromagnetic fields.
® 7 Operation EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Once the workpiece is detected, the pilot arc switches to a cutting arc. Grid cutting or gouging starts depending on the selected process. Extinguish the arc by releasing the torch trigger. Gas post-flow period is approx. 30 seconds depending on the output current and is not adjustable.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 7 Operation Piercing Hold the cutting torch at an angle to the workpiece with a max. distance 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 85HD Use gouging consumables suitable to the cutting torch being used. Hold the cutting torch at an angle of 30° to 35° inclined to the workpiece. Hold the nozzle close enough to the workpiece so that it touches the workpiece.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 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. People are at 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 - 33...
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® 9 Maintenance and cleaning EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Table 14 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 FHT-EX®105TTH consumables for hand cutting torch on page EN-45 19 FHT-EX®105TTM consumables for machine cutting torch on page EN-49 ® 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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CNC start installed or has been tightened correctly installed, re-install correctly signal is on too tightly. and tighten, if needed. ® Use only Thermacut Consumables used are not original ® Thermacut original parts. consumables. Have the issue checked by a certified Missing phase.
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® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 10 Faults and troubleshooting Table 15 Fault messages in the display Error code Cause Troubleshooting Have the control PCB replaced by a Watchdog fault. certified electrician or trained personnel. Verify the cutting power settings. Incorrect current setting. ...
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® 10 Faults and troubleshooting EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Table 16 General faults Fault Description Cause Troubleshooting Ensure that all cable Connection fault in work lead or cutting connections are correctly torch cable. installed. Remove contamination No contact between work lead clamp and and/or oxidation from the workpiece.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 11 Disassembly Table 16 General faults Fault Description Cause Troubleshooting Adjust the output current Incorrect setting Output current (amps) for output too low/material too strength to the thickness of current. thick. the workpiece. Inspect consumables in the Consumables Consumables are 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.
® 15 Accessories EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Accessories Table 17 Accessories Accessories Part number Description 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 with male thread G 1/4" EX-0-803-001 CNC interface plug 14-pin kit, incl.
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® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 15 Accessories Table 17 Accessories Accessories Part number Description EX-0-805-001 Grease, 25 ml *Available on request For more information about accessories, visit our website: www.thermacut.com. EN - 43...
® ® 16 FHT-EX 105TTH hand cutting torch unit EX-TRAFIRE 85HD ® FHT-EX 105TTH hand cutting torch unit ® Table 18 FHT-EX 105TTH hand cutting torch Number Part number Description ® EX-5-139-001 FHT-EX 105TTH hand cutting torch without consumables with 5 m (16.5’) cable/TCS13 ®...
® ® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 17 FHT-EX 105TTH consumables for hand cutting torch ® FHT-EX 105TTH consumables for hand cutting torch ® 17.1 FHT-EX 105TTH consumables for hand cutting torch 45–85 A Table 19 Consumables for hand cutting torch 45–85 A Item Part number Description...
® ® 17 FHT-EX 105TTH consumables for hand cutting torch EX-TRAFIRE 85HD ® 17.2 FHT-EX 105TTH consumables for SmoothLine hand cutting torch Shielded ® Table 20 FHT-EX 105TTH consumables for SmoothLine hand cutting torch Item Part number Description EX-5-404-051 Swirl ring 45–105 A EX-5-401-051 Electrode 45–105 A EX-5-410-050...
® ® 18 FHT-EX 105TTM machine cutting torch unit EX-TRAFIRE 85HD ® 18.2 FHT-EX 105TTSM short machine cutting torch ® Table 22 FHT-EX 105TTSM short machine cutting torch Number Part number Description EX-5-242-021 FHT-EX ® 105TTSM short machine cutting torch, without consumables, with 5 m (16.5') cable/ TCS13 EX-5-244-021 FHT-EX...
® 20 Ordering information on bulk packs and starter kits EX-TRAFIRE 85HD Ordering information on bulk packs and starter kits ® ® Table 26 Bulk packs for EX-TRAFIRE 105TTH and EX-TRAFIRE 105TTM Part number Description EX-5-401-061 Bulk pack – Electrode 45–105 A – 25 pcs. EX-5-410-060 Bulk pack –...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21 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.
® 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21.1 45 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air Material Pierce delay Recommended Maximum speed Kerf Cut height Pierce thickness time speed width (shield to height work cut (shield to Settings for Standard quality height) workpiece...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting 21.2 55 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air Material Pierce Recommended speed Maximum speed Kerf Cut height Pierce thickness (shield to height delay time width Settings for Standard quality work cut (shield to highest quality settings...
® 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21.3 65 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air Material Cut height Pierce Pierce Recommended speed Maximum speed Kerf thickness delay width (shield to height Settings for Standard quality time work cut (shield to highest quality settings...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting 21.4 75 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air Material Cut height Pierce Pierce Recommended speed Maximum speed Kerf thickness delay width (shield to height Settings for Standard quality time work cut (shield to highest quality settings...
® 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21.5 85 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air Recommended speed: Speeds adjusted for cutting capacity do not necessarily represent maximum speeds. They are the speeds that must be achieved for the specified material thickness.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting 21.5.1 85 A cutting, shielded, with compressed air Material Cut height Pierce Pierce Recommended speed Maximum speed Kerf thickness delay width (shield to height Settings for Standard quality time work cut (shield to highest quality settings...
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® 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21.6 40–45 A cutting, SmoothLine, shielded, with compressed air Recommended speed: Speeds adjusted for cutting capacity do not necessarily represent maximum speeds. They are the speeds that must be achieved for the specified material thickness.
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting 21.6.1 40–45 A cutting, SmoothLine, shielded, with compressed air EX-5-415-050 EX-5-422-050 EX-5-410-050 EX-5-401-051 EX-5-404-051 EX-5-415-052 EX-5-423-001 Material Pierce delay Recommended speed Kerf Power Cut height Pierce height thickness (shield to work (shield to work- time width...
® 21 Cut charts for mechanized cutting EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 21.7 Tables for marking 21.7.1 Marking, shielded, with compressed air or argon With compressed air Marking Power Cut height Initial Delay Marking Kerf Kerf supply (shield to marking height speed voltage width depth work cut...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 22 Appendix Appendix 22.1 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 28 Signal and pin assignment for CNC interface on page EN-63. The control elements are located on the control panel.
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. 11 Voltage divider DIP switch settings 22.1.2 Enabling the external DC coil with an external...
® EX-TRAFIRE 85HD 22 Appendix 22.1.3 Enabling the external AC coil with an external power supply Fig. 13 Enable the external AC coil with an external power supply. 24 V AC 230 V AC 22.1.4 Enabling the industrially insulated module with an external power supply Fig.
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