PC70 and PC100 are plasma cutting systems suitable for a wide range of applications in which it is necessary to cut conductive metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The cutting thickness ranges from 25mm (30mm separation) for PC EVO 70 and 40mm (50mm separation) for PC EVO 100. EN-4...
Installation DANGER! Lifting and Positioning Read the warnings indicated by the following symbols in the “General Prescriptions for Use”. Positioning the generator Follow these guidelines to position your cutting system correctly: • In places free from dust and moisture; • At a temperature between 0°C and 40°C; •...
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Follow these instructions to connect the power cable to the plug: -the brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L1 -the blue or grey wire must be connected to the terminal marked L2 -the black wire must be connected to the terminal marked L3 -the yellow/green wire (earth) must be connected to the terminal marked PE or featuring the plug symbol In all cases, the connection of the yellow/green earth wire to the PE terminal...
Connections and sockets FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW • 1 - Connection for PLASMA TORCH • 2 - Socket for EARTH clamp • 3 - Connector for Remote Control • 4 - ON/OFF switch • 5 - Power cable • 6 - Pressure reducer. The pressure reducer is supplied without a quick coupling; the end user must provide an air connection that meets the system's requirements.
Compressed air connection Prepare a clean, dry compressed air or nitrogen distribution line with the following minimum characteristics. Air pressure: 6-8 bar Flow rate: 220 l/min for H.70 (HTM 70) and EP-105 (EPM 105). Air hose diameter: Min. 8mm for H.70 (HTM 70) and EP-105 (EPM 105). IMPORTANT: Failure to follow these instructions may cause overheating or damage to the torch.
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NOTE: the tip, diffuser and electrode are held together in place by the nozzle. Position the torch with the nozzle facing upward to prevent these parts from falling when the nozzle is removed. ATTENTION: Wait until the torch has cooled down completely before replacing the consumable parts to avoid damaging the torch body.
Connection to automatic cutting systems The machine is set up for connection to automatic cutting systems. • Make sure that the machine is switched off and disconnected from the power supply. • The generator is equipped with a 14-pin male connector. Connect the control contact of the automatic cutting system to a 14-pin female connector compatible with the one installed on the machine according to the following diagram.
USER INTERFACE Control panel ACRONYM DESCRIPTION The display shows the menus to set the generator and its functions. During cutting: The display shows the set cutting parameters. E1/S1 ENCODER WITH KEY In setting/in cutting: allows for the cutting current to be adjusted On the menu pages: Use the encoder to scroll through the list of parameters/settings.
Set the generator power switch to “I” to switch on the equipment. The screen will display the Helvi brand name, the machine model, the SW version of the front panel, the board code, the SW version of the control board.
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SETTING VARIANTS DEFAULT PRE-AIR ON - OFF TORCH LENGTH 6 – 10 – 20 – 30 M TORCH TYPE EP105 - URS15-20-25-30 EP105 TRIGGER INPUT AUTO - DEFAULT DEFAULT POWER LIMIT 15KW – 17KW - OFF DIVIDER 15 - 50 RESET NO - YES BACKLIGHT...
Help -> the first button pressed (between torch and CNC) is automatically set. POWER LIMIT The generator power limit is used to protect the power grid from overloads due to the power consumption. Beware that a reduced power limit will compromise maximum cutting performance.
Process selection menu Press S1 and hold it for 3 seconds to enter the process selection page: PROCESS SELECTION HOLD for 3” to SYSTEM MENU Use Encoder E1 to select the desired process from the following options: - CUTTING - GRID CUTTING - GOUGING - CNC CUTTING Press S1 to confirm the selection.
Grid cutting From the PROCESS SELECTION MENU; if GRID CUTTING is selected, the following screen appears: 23 C Grid Cutting HOLD for 3” to PROCESS SELEC. Set the current by turning Encoder E1. Gouging Plasma gouging is a process involving the melting and then removal of material. To carry out this type of processing, the nozzles of the torch and its gas diffusers are usually different and the torch must be held in a tilted position.
CNC cutting From the PROCESS SELECTION MENU; if CNC CUTTING is selected, the following screen appears: 23 C CNC Cutting HOLD for 3” to PROCESS SELEC. Set the current by turning Encoder E1. For CNC cutting, connect the male push-pull connector to the machine. Adjusting the air flow (GAS) To adjust the air flow, it is necessary to press and release S2 to open the solenoid valve.
System menu Press S1 and hold it for 10 seconds to enter the SYSTEM MENU. SYSTEM MENU INFO ALARM LIST USER MANUAL SERVICE Press to go back Select the desired item by turning Encoder E1: Press S1 to confirm. Press S2 to exit. NAME DESCRIPTION INFO...
Press S2 to exit. Alarm list The ALARM LIST page shows the last 9 alarms, the top one being the most recent. When the alarm page is full, the oldest one disappears to make space for the most recent one. TYPES OF ALARMS When an alarm is generated, the WARNING page appears if the alarm can be reset, or the ALARM page if it is a persistent alarm;...
Press S2 to exit. User manual This page features the QR CODE that sends you to the Helvi website where the manual can be downloaded. USER MANUAL Press to go back Press S2 to exit. Service The SERVICE page is used for generator diagnostics and it is reserved for adequately trained technicians.
CUTTING OPERATIONS Manual cutting Torches for manual cutting are equipped with a safety button to prevent them from being switched on accidentally. ATTENTION! Disconnect the generator from the power supply before removing the torch or its connections. Frequently re-read the Safety Precautions in the “General Prescriptions for Use”...
there will be a few seconds of post-flow. If the torch button is pressed during the post- flow, the pilot arc will be triggered again. Manual piercing with torch Note: The maximum piercing capacity depends on the torch and on the generator cutting current.
• the speed of the torch on the workpiece • the distance from the workpiece • the angle of the torch with respect to the workpiece • the set output current. To increase the width: • Increase the distance and/or the current. •...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance operations on the generator can only be performed by technicians with the necessary technical knowledge and equipment, otherwise contact your local service centre. ATTENTION! Do not, for any reason, access the inside of the power source (by removing the panels) or perform operations on the torch (disassembly) without previously unplugging it from the socket.
Hood: Check the condition of the plasma arc passage hole and the inner and outer surfaces. If the hole seems to be wider than the original diameter or deformed, replace the hood. If the surfaces are particularly oxidised, clean them with very fine sandpaper. Air diffuser: Check that there are no burns or cracks and check that the air passage holes are not clogged.
CUTTING DEFECTS Some performance imperfections may arise during cutting operations, which may be caused by factory malfunctions or other operational defects, such as: Insufficient penetration: • cutting speed too high; • torch too tilted; • workpiece too thick; • cutting current too low; •...
TORCH CONSUMABLE PARTS EP 105 Contact Cutting Contact Cutting 20/70 A 85-105 A Gouging Gouging Extendend Extended 20-70 A 85-105 A 20-70 A 85-105 A EN-28...
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Pos. Description Blyster/Q.ty Part Number Electrode 10 pcs 23015354BH Electrode 5 pcs 23015361BH Swirl ring 2 pcs 23015355BH Swirl ring 2 pcs 23015517BH Tip 20/70 A 10 pcs 23015357BH Tip 85/105 A 10 pcs 23015519BH Tip 20/70 A 10 pcs 23015411BH Tip 85/105 A 10 pcs...
EPM 105 Contact Cutting Contact Cutting 20/70 A 85-105 A EN-30...
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Pos. Description Blyster/Q.ty Part Number Electrode 10 pcs 23015354BH Swirl ring 2 pcs 23015355BH Swirl ring 2 pcs 23015517BH Tip 20/70 A 10 pcs 23015357BH Tip 85/105 A 10 pcs 23015519BH Retaining cap 20/70 A (V 1 pcs 23015570BH Sensor) Retaining cap 85/105 A (V 1 pcs 23015571BH...
Construction Standards EN 60974-1; EN 60974-10 Class A 2014/30/EU (EMC) 2014/35/EU (LVD) Implemented Directives 1907/2006 (REACH) 2011/65/EU (RoHS2) 2009/125/EU (Ecodesign) PC EVO 70 Mains voltage (3ph) 400V 50/60 Hz Max power 8.9 KVA Maximum initial current 22 A No-load voltage...
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PC EVO 100 Mains voltage (3ph) 400V 50/60 Hz Max power 14.2 KVA Maximum initial current 22 A No-load voltage 320 V Min-Max amperage 20 - 100 A 100A @ 35% Work cycle 70A @ 60% 60A @ 100% Clean cut 25cm/min 35 mm Maximum cutting capacity 40 mm...
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