Please ensure that you carry out daily and periodic maintenance checks to ensure years of reliable and trouble free operation. Please call your Jasic distributor in the unlikely event of a problem occurring. Please record below the details from your product as these will be required for warranty purposes and to ensure you get the correct information should you require assistance or spare parts.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These general safety norms cover both arc welding machines and plasma cutting machines unless otherwise noted. The user is responsible for installing and operating the equipment in accordance with the enclosed instructions. It is important that users of this equipment protect themselves and others from harm, or even death. The equipment must only be used for the purpose it was designed for.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Welding arc rays from all welding and cutting processes can produce intense, visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. • Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with an appropriate shade of filter lens to protect your face and eyes when welding, cutting or watching.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTION Safety against fumes and welding gases The HSE have identified welders as being an ‘at risk’ group for occupational diseases arising from exposure to dusts, gases, vapours and welding fumes. The main identified health effects are pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung and kidney cancer, metal fume fever (MFF) and lung function changes.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTION The working environment Ensure the machine is mounted in a safe and stable position allowing for cooling air circulation. Do not operate equipment in an environment outside the laid down operating parameters. The welding power source is not suitable for use in rain or snow. Always store the machine in a clean, dry space.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fire awareness The cutting and welding process can cause serious risks of fire or explosion. Cutting or welding sealed containers, tanks, drums or pipes can cause explosions. Sparks from the welding or cutting process can cause fires and burns. Check and risk assess the area is safe before doing any cutting or welding.
For more detailed information please refer to the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk PACKAGE CONTENTS AND UNPACKING Supplied within your new Jasic EVO product package will be the following items with each model. Use care when unpacking the contents and ensure all items are present and not damaged.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Read this operation manual carefully before use. Warning in operation. Single-phase static frequency converter-transformer rectifier. Symbol will indicate single or three phase AC power supply and rated frequency. Can be used in the environment which has high risk of electric shock. Degree of protection, such as IP23S.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Jasic EVO plasma cutting inverter range of machines have been designed as portable cutting power supplies incorporating the most advanced inverter technology, offering excellent performance. The EVO Plasma machines generate a stable DC arc that will easily cut through carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel and other materials.
Powerful cutting performance The Jasic EP-100 provides faster economical cutting of metals using compressed air as the plasma gas source. The cutting speed is 1.8 times when compared with oxy acetylene cutting. These machines can cut steel, stainless steel, copper, cast iron and aluminium easily and quickly.
15. 4 pin outlet socket for optional compressor 16. Rear panel with integrated cooling vents 17. Input power cable Control panel view Jasic Cut EP-100 18. Parameter and error code display area 19. Warning indicators 20. Parameter adjustment control dial and control button 21.
Pressing the compressed air source selection allows the operator to switch between selecting internal supplied compressed air or externally supplied compressed air. Selecting internal supplied air can only be achieved if the optional Jasic compressed air unit as been purchased and fitted to the EP-100 plasma cutting package.
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DESCRIPTION OF ‘CLEARVISION’ CONTROL PANEL Post flow air time Post flow compressed air can be adjusted and preset. This is done by briefly pressing the parameter adjustment knob and the display will show the post flow time set, rotating the control dial will adjust the post-flow time adjustment from 5 ~ 60 seconds, the factory setting is 30 seconds.
5 minutes before removing the machine covers. To set the Jasic Plasma’s divided arc voltage to be compatible with a CNC tables Torch Height Controller (THC) you will need to have a technician remove the covers of the EP-100 EVO plasma machines, locate the DIP switch and switch the link to the desired setting that matches the torch height controller installed on your cutting table.
Size (with EP100) 626 x 230 x 734 AP-150 Weight Weight (with EP100) Rear view Jasic AP-150 air compressor 1. Mounting brackets. 2. Front panel with integrated cooling vents. 3. Input power indicator light. 4. Compressed air outlet connection which connects the air hose to the power source regulator inlet.
Carefully remove the machine and retain the packaging or at least until the installation is complete. Lifting The Jasic EP-100 machine has an integrated handle for hand lifting only. Please ensure the machine is lifted and transported safely and securely. Location The machine should be located in a suitable position and environment.
Input air connection • The Jasic EVO EP-100 is designed to be used with a reliable, consistent supply of clean, dry compressed air which is essential for correct operation. • The EP-100SC version utilizes its own ‘internal’ compressed air supply system.
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Fitting the UPH-125 plasma torch On the Jasic Cut EP-100 plasma machine, the below torch fitting instructions will need to be observed. Locate plasma torch plug into euro connector socket as shown in image 1 below.
WHAT IS PLASMA? • Plasma is commonly described as the fourth state of matter (i.e. solid, liquid, gas then plasma). • If you increase gas to an extremely high temperature you get the fourth state plasma, the energy begins to break apart the gas molecules and the atoms begin to split.
USER SET UP Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any personnel within the welding area. Please note: The following should only be carried out by the authorised operator. Air pressure setting The external air pressure regulator is mounted on the machines rear panel and is only present and used when workshop compressed air is connected.
OPERATION Before starting any welding or cutting activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any persons within the welding area. Plasma cutting Check that all connections have been made as required. Check the following before starting the machine. •...
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OPERATION - USER SET UP Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any personnel within the welding area. Operation continued Standard cutting mode Normal cutting - this mode is the most commonly used for edge start or piercing cutting. When edge cutting, hold the torch perpendicular to the edge of the material being cut with the cutting tip near (but not touching) the edge of the workpiece at the point where the cut is to start.
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OPERATION - MODES OF CUTTING Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any personnel within the welding area. Modes of cutting The images below show two different ways by using different consumable configurations that allows the operator to cut material with the plasma torch.
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OPERATION - MODES OF CUTTING Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any personnel within the welding area. Modes of cutting The following pages are as examples and describes the various ways that different consumable configurations can be used that allows the operator to cut material with the plasma torch.
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OPERATION - MODES OF CUTTING Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any personnel within the welding area. Modes of cutting Piercing When not starting your cut from the material edge, most likely you will be piercing the material when starting the cut which is the process in which a quick hole is made in the work piece.
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This process is primarily used for weld removal or back gouging. With the Jasic Cut EP-100, the gouging process does require specific consumables being fitted which includes the gouging tip and shield cup specific to gouging, see page 30 for the plasma torch breakdown chart.
(The 6m UPH-125 plasma torch is Pt No 05921CX) Please Note: The Jasic Plasma EP-100 has an output current rating of 100amps and the supplied plasma torch is the UPH-125 which has a current rating of 125amps. When ordering replacement cutting tips please take note that the maximum sized tip to be used would be the 125amp cutting tip Pt No51419.16.
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UPH-125 HAND TORCH CONSUMABLE BREAKDOWN Item No Part Number Description Pack Qty 05900 UPH-125 Torch Head 03700.60 Torch head 'O' Ring 05905 Handle c/w Switch 60042 Swirl Ring 45-85A 60040 Swirl Ring 100-125A 52677 Electrode 45-125A 51415 Cutting Tip 45A Precision Cut 51416 Cutting Tip 45A 51417...
GENERAL CUTTING INFORMATION Before starting any welding or cutting activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any persons within the welding area. Notes for cutting operation 1. Do not touch the hot work piece with bare hands to avoid burning. 2.
If you plan to keep the piece from which the circle was cut from then move in an anti-clockwise direction. Jasic Plasma Cut EP-100 Circle Cutting Guide Kit – Part number 51865.
C. The trailing arc is directed in the opposite direction as torch travel. Speeds shown below are offered as a guide only for our Jasic hand cutting systems using compressed air, cutting mild steel material with the stated output currents ensuring that the cutting tip fitted matches the stated amperages.
MACHINE TORCH CUTTING CHARTS AND CHART INFORMATION The following pages offer cutting charts settings for each set of machine/mechanized plasma torch consumable set-up. These charts are for reference and should be considered a good starting point for data such as cutting speeds although differences between installations and material composition may cause actual results to vary from the data shown in the tables.
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TM125 MACHINE TORCH RECOMMENDED CUTTING SPEED CHART 45Amp ‘Shielded’ Standard Set Up Material Plate Thickness Cutting Height Pierce Height Pierce Delay Cutting Speed Cutting Voltage seconds mm/min Mild Steel 7440 Mild Steel 3960 Mild Steel 1430 Mild Steel 1020 Mild Steel Mild Steel Stainless Steel 7480...
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TM125 MACHINE TORCH RECOMMENDED CUTTING SPEED CHART 45Amp ‘Shielded’ Precision Cut Set Up Precision Cut - High Speed Material Plate Thickness Cutting Height Pierce Height Pierce Delay Cutting Speed Cutting Voltage seconds mm/min Mild Steel 8250 Mild Steel 8250 Mild Steel 5250 Mild Steel 2750...
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TM125 MACHINE TORCH RECOMMENDED CUTTING SPEED CHART 65Amp ‘Shielded’ Standard Set Up Material Plate Thickness Cutting Height Pierce Height Pierce Delay Cutting Speed Cutting Voltage seconds mm/min Mild Steel 5900 Mild Steel 5150 Mild Steel 2410 Mild Steel 1590 Mild Steel 1050 Mild Steel Mild Steel...
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TM125 MACHINE TORCH RECOMMENDED CUTTING SPEED CHART 85Amp ‘Shielded’ Standard Set Up Material Plate Thickness Cutting Height Pierce Height Pierce Delay Cutting Speed Cutting Voltage seconds mm/min Mild Steel 7400 Mild Steel 6200 Mild Steel 3400 Mild Steel 2410 Mild Steel 1600 Mild Steel 1190...
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TM125 MACHINE TORCH RECOMMENDED CUTTING SPEED CHART 105Amp ‘Shielded’ Standard Set Up Material Plate Thickness Cutting Height Pierce Height Pierce Delay Cutting Speed Cutting Voltage seconds mm/min Mild Steel 3400 Mild Steel 2410 Mild Steel 1600 Mild Steel 1190 Mild Steel Mild Steel Mild Steel Edge Start...
MAINTENANCE The following operation requires sufficient professional knowledge on electric aspects and comprehensive safety knowledge. Make sure the input cable of the machine is disconnected from the electricity supply and wait for 5 minutes before removing the machine covers. In order to guarantee that your cutting and welding machine works efficiently and in safety, it must be maintained regularly.
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MAINTENANCE The following operation requires sufficient professional knowledge on electric aspects and comprehensive safety knowledge. Make sure the input cable of the machine is disconnected from the electricity supply and wait for 5 minutes before removing the machine covers. Maintenance Filter element replacement Regular replacement of the air filter is beneficial to increase the service life of the air compressor unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following operation requires sufficient professional knowledge on electric aspects and comprehensive safety knowledge. Make sure the input cable of the machine is disconnected from the electricity supply and wait for 5 minutes before removing the machine covers. Before any welding and cutting machines are dispatched from the factory, they have already been checked thoroughly.
The below is a list of error codes for the Jasic EVO EP-100 plasma cutting machine. Error Code...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - PLASMA CUTTING PROBLEMS The proper installation, application and operation of plasma arc cutting equipment can save many man hours and reduce costs which will give you the promised cut quality and longer consumable parts life. Cut quality issues or poor consumable life are generally the most experienced problems seen with plasma cutting systems and more often than not are caused by the same thing, for example, low or too high air pressure, low air flow, water or oil in the supply airline will all give you poor cut quality and premature consumable wear.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - PLASMA CUTTING PROBLEMS Common Plasma Cutting complaints regarding poor cut quality or excessive consumable wear When troubleshooting plasma cutting machine cut performance, generally, the problem is often associated with consumable/machine setup, application or the machines installation. A concern for some operators, is excessive/premature consumable wear which can be caused by a number of factors and listed below most causes for consumables wearing out too quickly are usually associated with the following..
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TROUBLESHOOTING - PLASMA CUTTING PROBLEMS Common Plasma Cutting complaints regarding poor cut quality or excessive consumable wear When trying to establish fault causes with Plasma machines, in my experience its often associated with user error in regards to consumable setup, application or the machines installation. To recap, here are the more popular plasma cutting tips to consider: •...
Jasic has a relevant recycling system which is compliant and registered in the UK with the environment agency. Our registration reference is WEEMM3813AA.
This should be carried out by a suitably qualified competent person. In the unlikely event of a problem, this should be reported to Jasic technical support team to review the claim.
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