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Plasma Cutting Power Supply CutMaster™ 50 A-02766 Service Manual April 21, 2003 Manual No. 0-2806...
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While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer's best judgement, the Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use. Plasma Cutting Power Supply CutMaster™ 50 Service Manual Number 0-2806 Published by: Thermal Dynamics Corporation 82 Benning Street West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 03784 (603) 298-5711 www.thermal-dynamics.com Copyright 2000 by Thermal Dynamics Corporation All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ....................1-1 1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings ..............1-1 1.02 Important Safety Precautions ............... 1-1 1.03 Publications ....................1-2 1.04 Note, Attention et Avertissement ..............1-3 1.05 Precautions De Securite Importantes ............1-3 1.06 Documents De Reference ................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION 6: PARTS LISTS ........................6-1 6.01 Introduction ....................6-1 6.02 Ordering Information ..................6-1 6.03 Major External Replacement Parts ............... 6-2 6.04 Front Panel Replacement Parts ..............6-3 6.05 Left Side Internal Replacement Parts ............6-4 6.06 Right Side Internal Replacement Parts ............
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) APPENDIX 10-A: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. G or earlier) ..................A-21 APPENDIX 10-B: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. H and I) . A-22 APPENDIX 10-C: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. J) ... A-23 APPENDIX 10-D: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (for 400-Volt and 460-Volt units) ......
SECTION 1: GASES AND FUMES GENERAL INFORMATION Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health. 1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work piece or other parts of the welding PLASMA ARC RAYS circuit. • Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts. Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. •...
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE ATTENTION OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtain- able from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 Toute procédure pouvant résulter l’endommagement du matériel en cas de non- 7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CON- respect de la procédure en question.
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• Eloignez toute fumée et gaz de votre zone de respira- • Ne touchez jamais une pièce “sous tension” ou “vive”; tion. Gardez votre tête hors de la plume de fumée portez des gants et des vêtements secs. Isolez-vous provenant du chalumeau. de la pièce de travail ou des autres parties du circuit de soudage.
ultra-violets très forts. Ces rayons d’arc nuiront à vos 1.06 Documents De Reference yeux et brûleront votre peau si vous ne vous protégez pas correctement. Consultez les normes suivantes ou les révisions les plus récentes ayant été faites à celles-ci pour de plus amples •...
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9. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUE NA- TIONAL, disponible auprès de la National Fire Pro- tection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 10. Norme 51B de la NFPA, LES PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de la National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 11.
Rigorous testing is incorporated into the manufacturing process to ensure the manufactured product meets or exceeds all design specifications. Thermal Dynamics has been manufacturing products for more than 30 years, and will continue to achieve excellence in our area of manufacture.
None Warranty repairs or replacement claims under this limited warranty must be submitted by an authorized Thermal Dynamics® repair facility within thirty (30) days of the repair. No transportation costs of any kind will be paid under this warranty. Transportation charges to send products to an authorized warranty repair facility shall be the responsibility of the customer.
This manual provides service instructions for the Ther- Maintenance work should be accomplished in a timely mal Dynamics CutMaster 50 Plasma Cutting Power Sup- manner. If problems are encountered, or the equip- ply. Information in this manual is particularly applicable...
2. Front Panel LED Indicators SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION • AC TEMP • GAS 3.01 Scope 3. Rear Panel Features The purpose of this section is: • Primary Input Power Cable (with Molded Plug, on • To familiarize the service technician with the capa- 208/230V units only) bilities and limitations of the equipment, •...
7. Pilot Circuitry D. Hand Pendant Control (for machine applications only) Capacitive Discharge (CD), Ignition DC Pilot A hand pendant control with 25 ft (7.6 m) cable which 8. Weight provides ON/OFF signals to the power supply. Power Supply w/Input Cable & Work Lead, Torch & E.
INV ON signal is given and the DC indicator on the Front Panel turns ON. The CutMaster 50 Power Supply is available for several input voltages. This Service Manual covers all types. When the torch is activated (press torch switch, send...
The purpose of the swirl is to maintain a smooth col- umn of gas. The swirl effect results in one side of a e. Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used cut being more square than the other. Viewed along 4. Short Torch Parts Life the direction of travel, the right side of the cut is more square than the left.
6. Repair as needed being sure to verify that unit is fully operational after any repairs. A. General Information NOTES The CutMaster 50 Operating Manual describes basic troubleshooting and parts replacement procedures. Many signals are transferred between Printed Cir- cuit Board Assemblies on Cables. If these cables...
B. Main Input and Internal Power Tests This completes the Main Arc Test. If the equipment op- erates as described, proceed to Subsection 4.07. If prob- 1. Connect main AC power to the unit. lems still persist then contact Technical Services. 2.
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8. Faulty ON/OFF switch (refer to Appendix 11, 28 V AC D. System will not pilot; AC indicator ON, TEMP Circuit Diagram). indicator ON Measure for 28VAC between J3-5 and J3-6 on the 1. Air flow through unit is restricted Main Power PC Board.
2. Faulty Pressure Switch Measure for 12 vdc from wire #9 to wire #10 at the Gas Pressure Switch, located on the right side of the unit. a. If voltage is present and pressure is above 50 psi (3.4 bar), replace Gas Pressure Switch/ Solenoid Assembly.
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C. No arc in torch; No arc at spark gap on CD PC Board; AC indicator ON; TEMP indicator off; Gas flows; GAS and DC indicators ON; CD enable indicator ON 1. Faulty CD PC Board J28-1 NOTE J28-2 Check the size of the CD PCB. Power Supplies with 4"...
8. Faulty PCR Relay For 208/230V units with Rev H or later Main PC Boards, and all 400V and 460V units: Install a jumper between wires on PCR Relay as indicated below. Try piloting again. Arc shuts off during operation; Arc will not re- start when torch switch is activated.
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7. Excessive pressure can damage printed circuit board. C. Diode Testing Basics Use only minimal pressure and gentle movement Testing of diode modules requires a digital volt/ohm- when disconnecting or connecting printed circuit meter that has a diode test scale. Remember that even board plugs.
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AC voltage at the main power source. D. Input Diode Test Check Input Diode for shorted input diode. CutMaster 50 Input Contactor Voltage Ranges Input Voltage Remove AC power and with an ohmmeter set on the di-...
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400V and 460V Power Supply Input Contactor: CutMaster 50 Logic PCB Indicators INV ON CD Enable Rev. AA Logic PCB Connections to To E2 Rev AB+ Logic PCB Main PCB To E3 • If the INV ON indicator does not turn ON, then To E1 replace the Logic PCB.
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• After two seconds INV ON indicator on the Logic PCB should turn ON. If indicator does This completes the test procedures. not turn ON, replace Logic PCB. CutMaster 50 Logic PCB Indicators INV ON CD Enable Rev. AA Logic PCB Rev AB+ Logic PCB d.
3. Attach the copper foil to a convenient and exposed electrical ground. This section describes parts replacement procedures and all repairs which may be performed on the CutMaster 50 4. Connect the equipment primary cable ground to Power Supply. the same electrical ground as the wrist strap.
B. Tube Handle Replacement 5.04 Major External Parts Replacement 1. Remove the cover per Subsection 5.04-A. 2. Remove the four bolts and star washers securing Refer to Section 6.03 for Major External Replacement Parts the tube handles to the base of the unit. and overall detailed drawing.
B. ON/OFF Switch Replacement D. POT/LED PC Board Replacement 1. Remove the cover per Subsection 5.04-A. Follow the antistatic procedures in Subsection 5.02. 2. Disconnect the four wires on the rear of the ON/ 1. Remove the cover per Subsection 5.04-A. OFF Switch, noting the location and orientation of 2.
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B. Main Input Contactor Replacement C. Pilot Relay Assembly (PCR) 1. Remove the cover per Subsection 5.04-A. 1. Remove the cover per Subsection 5.04-A. 2. Label and disconnect all wiring leading to the con- 2. Carefully remove all wire connections to the Re- tactor.
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E. IGBT Circuit Board, Input Diode, or Output For input diodes on 400 or 460-Volt units only: Diode Replacement a. Cut away one side of the round pad, about 1/4” (6 mm) at the widest, to accommodate Follow the antistatic procedures in Subsection 5.02. the Main PC board standoff on the chassis.
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A: Present for input diodes only. B: Position pad with trimmed edge at bottom 4. Disconnect all wire and cable connections to the for CutMaster 50, 400-V and 460-V input Main PC Board, including the connections from diodes only. the three smaller PC Boards. Refer to the Main PC...
For Power Supplies with Type B Filter/Regulator: 5.07 Rear Panel Parts Replacement a. Remove the nut securing the Filter/Regulator Refer to Subsection 6.07 for parts list and overall detailed Assembly to the Regulator Mounting Bracket. drawing. b. Remove the hardware securing the Bracket to the rear panel of the Power Supply.
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C. Standard Filter Element Replacement D. Optional Single-Stage Filter Element Replacement 1. Remove power from the power supply; turn off the gas supply. NOTES 2. Unscrew the bowl on the bottom of the Regula- The Power Supply shuts down automatically when tor/Filter Assembly.
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E. Optional Two-Stage Filter Element F. Input Power Cable Replacement Replacement 1. Remove the cover per Subsection 5.04-A. NOTE 2. Label and disconnect the wires from the Main In- put Contactor. The Two-Stage Air Filter has two Filter Elements. When the Filter Elements become dirty the Power 3.
6. Install the replacement Pressure Switch/Solenoid 5.08 Right Side Internal Parts Assembly by reversing the above steps. Once in- Replacement stalled, the Solenoid Assembly should fit securely under the Fan Shroud and should not be move- Refer to Section 6.07 Right Side Internal Parts List and able.
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D. Main Transformer Replacement (T5) 12. Turn unit onto its left side. 13. Position the replacement Transformer as follows: CAUTION a. with the PC Board facing out from the unit; The Power Supplies use two types of Main Trans- b. the cables oriented to the right side; former.
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4. Remove the front mounting screw securing the 6. Install the replacement CD Transformer as follows: Output Inductor Assembly to the unit base. 5. Remove grommet from Fan Shroud for better ac- WARNING cess to the Output Inductor Assembly rear mount- ing stud.
SECTION 6: PARTS LISTS 6.01 Introduction A. Parts List Breakdown The parts lists provide a breakdown of all replaceable components. The parts lists are arranged as follows: Section 6.03 Major External Replacement Parts Section 6.04 Front Panel Replacement Parts Section 6.05 Left Side Internal Replacement Parts Section 6.06 Right Side Internal Replacement Parts Section 6.07 Rear Panel Replacement Parts Section 6.08 Options and Accessories...
6.03 Major External Replacement Parts Item # Description Catalog # Cover with labels 9-8535 Tube, roll handle 9-8520 Hardware: Screw, 10-32 x 1/2 PPH Swageform See Note 1 Washer, 1/4 External Star See Note 1 Screw, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4" Hex See Note 1 A-02819 NOTES...
6.05 Left Side Internal Replacement Parts Item # Description Catalog # Fuse 1/2A, 250V (For 208/230-Volt units) 9-6395 1/2A, 600V (For 400-Volt and 460-Volt units) 9-8110 Main Input Contactor For 208/230-Volt Units 9-8522 For 400-Volt and 460-Volt Units 9-8554 PCR Pilot Relay (May mount to front panel) 9-7508 PCB Assembly, Logic 9-8536...
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C, D A-02936 NOTE Illustration may vary slightly from unit. Manual 0-2806 PARTS LISTS...
6.06 Right Side Internal Replacement Parts Item # Description Catalog # Assembly, Pressure Switch/Solenoid 9-8563 Assembly, CD PCB For 208/230-Volt Units with 4" x 7" (102 mm x 178 mm) CD PCB 9-8541 For 208/230-Volt Units with 3.5" x 4" (89 mm x 102 mm) CD PCB 9-8552 For 400-Volt and 460-Volt Units 9-8552...
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C, G A, B A-02855 NOTE Illustration may vary slightly from unit. Manual 0-2806 PARTS LISTS...
6.07 Rear Panel Replacement Parts Item # Description Catalog # Assembly, Regulator/Filter Regulator/Filter Assembly type A-1 incl. Bracket (Refer to Note 3) 9-8524 Regulator/Filter Assembly (only) 9-7514 Regulator Mounting Nut (only) 9-5804 Regulator Mounting Bracket (only) For Units with Type A Assembly 9-8521 For Units with Type A-1 Assembly 9-8606...
APPENDIX 1: INPUT WIRING REQUIREMENTS Input Power Input Current Input Suggested Sizes (See Notes) Voltage Freq. 1-Ph 3-Ph 1-Ph 3-Ph Fuse (Amps) Wire (AWG) Wire (Canada) (Volts) (Hz) (kVA) (kVA) (Amps) (Amps) 1-Ph 3-Ph 1-Ph 3-Ph 1-Ph 3-Ph 17.5 Line Voltages with Suggested Circuit Protection and Wire Sizes Based on National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code NOTES Refer to Local and National Codes or local authority having jurisdiction for proper wiring requirements.
APPENDIX 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION (BLOCK DIAGRAM) ACTION ACTION ACTION ACTION ON/OFF switch Close external RUN/SET RUN/SET switch to ON. disconnect switch. switch to RUN. to SET. RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT AC indicator blinks for 8 Power to system. Gas flow stops. Gas solenoid open, seconds then steady on.
APPENDIX 3-A: LOGIC PC BOARD LAYOUT (For Rev AA Logic Boards) TP10 TP1 TP4 A-02779 Pins P1-1 to P1-36 Logic Board Signals P1-1 +12vdc from Main PCB P1-26 Gate Drive B Return P1-2 +12vdc from Main PCB P1-27 Gate Drive B Signal P1-3 Ground P1-28...
APPENDIX 3-B: LOGIC PC BOARD LAYOUT (For Rev AB Boards or Later) A-02937 P1-1 to P1-36 TP10 Logic Board Signals P1-1 +12vdc from Main Power PCB P1-26 Gate Drive B Return P1-2 +12vdc from Main PCB P1-27 Gate Drive B Signal P1-3 Ground P1-28...
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APPENDIX 4-A: MAIN POWER PC BOARD LAYOUT (for 208/230-Volt units with Boards to Rev. G) TP18 TP10 INPUT DIODE OUTPUT DIODE IGBT CIRCUIT A-02767 Main Power PC Board Signals J1-1 +12vdc to Logic PCB J1-16 Logic Low = Pilot on Signal from Logic PCB J1-17 Logic Low = DC OK Signal from Logic PCB J1-2...
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J1-32 Not used. J1-33 Not used. J1-34 Not used. J1-35 Ground J1-36 Ground J2-1 Overtemp Signal from TS1 mounted on Heatsink J2-2 Overtemp Return J3-1 Pilot ON Signal Logic Low for Pilot ON J3-2 +18 vdc to PCR Pilot Relay J3-3 28VAC B from Auxilliary Transformer to On/OFF Switch J3-4...
APPENDIX 4-B: MAIN POWER PC BOARD LAYOUT (for 208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. H and I) TP10 TP18 INPUT DIODE IGBT OUTPUT CIRCUIT DIODE A-03032 Main Power PC Board Signals J1-1 +12vdc to Logic PCB J1-16 Logic Low = Pilot on Signal from Logic PCB J1-17 Logic Low = DC OK Signal from Logic PCB J1-2...
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J1-32 Current Sense-A. J1-33 Current Sense-B. J1-34 Current Sense-B. J1-35 Ground J1-36 Ground J2-1 Overtemp Signal from TS1 mounted on Heatsink J2-2 Overtemp Return J3-1 Pilot ON Signal Logic Low for Pilot ON J3-2 +18 vdc to PCR Pilot Relay J3-3 28VAC B from Auxilliary Transformer to On/OFF Switch J3-4...
APPENDIX 4-C: MAIN POWER PC BOARD LAYOUT (for 208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. J) R85 (Refer J27 (Refer to NOTE) to NOTE) TP10 E12 E11 TP18 J2 J23 E42 E43 E36 E37 E39 E38 E40 E41 E28 E29 A-03270 TP-13 TP-14 Main Power PC Board Signals J1-1...
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J1-28 Gate Drive A Return from Logic PCB J1-29 Gate Drive A Return from Logic PCB J1-30 Negative out J1-31 Current Sense-A J1-32 Current Sense-A. J1-33 Current Sense-B. J1-34 Current Sense-B. J1-35 Ground J1-36 Ground J2-1 Overtemp Signal from TS1 mounted on Heatsink J2-2 Overtemp Return J3-1...
APPENDIX 4-D: MAIN POWER PC BOARD LAYOUT (for 400-Volt and 460-Volt units ) TP18 TP10 Assembly No. 19x1743 AA TP13 TP14 A-03043 Main Power PC Board Signals J1-16 Logic Low = Pilot on Signal from Logic PCB J1-1 +12vdc to Logic PCB J1-17 Logic Low = DC OK Signal from Logic PCB J1-2...
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J1-32 Current Sense-A. J1-33 Current Sense-B. J1-34 Current Sense-B. J1-35 Ground J1-36 Ground J2-1 Overtemp Signal from TS1 mounted on Heatsink J2-2 Overtemp Return J3-1 Pilot ON Signal Logic Low for Pilot ON J3-2 +18 vdc to PCR Pilot Relay J3-3 28VAC B from Auxilliary Transformer to On/OFF Switch J3-4...
APPENDIX 5-A: CD PC BOARD LAYOUT (for 208/230-Volt units through Unit Rev AL) J11-1 J11-3 J11-4 J11-5 A-03329 CD PC Board Signals J11-1 Approx 36 VAC from Main Switching Transformer. Refer to NOTES. J11-2 Return J11-3 Approx 36 VAC from Main Switching Transformer. Refer to NOTES. J11-4 Logic Low CD Enable Signal from Logic Board (J5-4) J11-5...
APPENDIX 5-B: CD PC BOARD LAYOUT (for 400-Volt and 460-Volt units, and 208/230-Volt units Rev AM and later) A-03086 CD PC Board Signals J28-1 +12 vdc J28-2 Logic Low CD Enable J28-3 Not Used J28-4 Not Used J28-5 Approx 36VAC from Main Switching Transformer (see NOTES) J28-6 Not Used J28-7...
APPENDIX 6: LED/POT PC BOARD LAYOUT A-01206 Pot/LED PC Board Signals J14-1 +10 vdc from Logic PC Board (J22-1) Pot High J14-2 Current Control to Logic PC Board (J22-2) Pot Wiper J14-3 Return for Current Control from Logic PC Board (J22-3) Pot Low J14-4 12vdc (J22-4) J14-5...
APPENDIX 10-A: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. G or earlier) To Thermistor on Heatsink To Thermal Protection Device on To Input Output M1 Fan Solenoid/Pressure ON/OFF Contactor Inductor Harness Switch Wire Harness RUN SET Main PC Board Wire Harness LED/PCB Wire...
APPENDIX 10-B: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. H and I) To Thermal Protection Solenoid/Pressure Device on Output To Input Switch Wire Harness To Thermistor ON/OFF Inductor Contactor M1 Fan RUN/SET on Heatsink Harness Wire harness LED/PCB Wire Harness INPUT...
APPENDIX 10-C: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (208/230-Volt units with Boards Rev. J) To Thermal Protection Device on Output J27 (Refer to NOTE) Solenoid/Pressure Inductor ON/OFF Switch Wire Harness To Thermistor R85 (Refer RUN/SET To Input M1 Fan on Heatsink to NOTE) Wire harness Contactor Harness...
APPENDIX 10-D: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING (for 400-Volt and 460-Volt units) To Thermal Protection M1 Fan Device on Output Inductor To Input ON/OFF Harness Contactor Solenoid/Pressure RUN/SET To Thermistor Switch Wire Harness Wire Harness on Heatsink Auxiliary Transformer to Pot/LED Input Diode To Main...
APPENDIX 12: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE This schedule applies to all types of non-liquid cooled plasma cutting systems. Some systems will not have all the parts listed and those checks need not be performed. NOTE The actual frequency of maintenance may need to be adjusted according to the operating environment. Daily Operational Checks or Every Six Cutting Hours: Check torch consumable parts, replace if damaged or worn.
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