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ESAB PC-900 Installation Instructions Manual
ESAB PC-900 Installation Instructions Manual

ESAB PC-900 Installation Instructions Manual

Mechanized conversion kit

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Mechanized Conversion Kit Installation Instructions
for PC-900
0558008549
04/2009

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  • Page 1 Mechanized Conversion Kit Installation Instructions for PC-900 0558008549 04/2009...
  • Page 2: User Responsibility

    BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATOR. YOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER. CAUTION These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging,”...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Users of ESAB welding and plasma cutting equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of welding or plasma cutting equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
  • Page 4: Fire Hazard

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WELDING AND PLASMA CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING OR CUTTING. ASK FOR WARNING YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA. ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill. - Install and earth (ground) the welding or plasma cutting unit in accordance with applicable standards. - Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
  • Page 5 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6, 7 2 wire connector cable Powercut-900 Mechanized Conversion Kit contents p/n 0558008284 Item No. Part No. Description 0558038337 PC BOARD - REMOTE 0558008457 RECEPTACLE / CABLE ASSY 14 PIN 952002 TOROIDAL CORE 951016 CONNECTOR COMBICON 10 PIN 951005 CONNECTOR COMBICON 3 PIN 526652...
  • Page 6 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Access the inside of the PC-900 by unscrewing the screws and removing the cover. 2. Assemble the strain relief onto the 14 pin cable as shown and partially tighten. 3. Remove the hole plug on the top right side of the back of the unit.
  • Page 7 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cut the tie wrap here 4. Cut the tie wrap, unplug control transformer wires to allow for easier cable routing. 5. Thread the cable through the hole as shown and allow cable to hang loose. Add locknut and partially tighten.
  • Page 8 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Tighten the strain relief nut from the inside first and then tighten the outside strain re- lief nut. Position heatshrink over threads to prevent power leads from contacting sharp edges. Electrical or other suitable tape may be used if heatshrink gun is not available.
  • Page 9 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Connect the pc board to the main power control board as shown below. Connect the ring terminal from the 14 pin cable and secure the pc board to the frame with the screw provided. Toroidal Core Fast-on connectors 11.
  • Page 10 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14. Route the "2-wire cable" downward behind the shelf brace. 15. Locate the 3-pin connector on the existing main power control board. 3-pin connector 16. Align the 3-pin connector with the pc board header to identify which end of the connector aligns with the "+"...
  • Page 11 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 18. Secure the cable with a tie wrap as shown by arrow. 19. Plug 5-pin jumper into J13 header. Install- ing this plug will change the Trigger Lock 5-pin jumper switch on the front panel for mechanized J13 header logic.
  • Page 12 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 20. Voltage Divider Adjustment: The Voltage Divider or VDR can be adjusted to provide optimum cut capability. More precise cuts can be tuned in by adjusting the potentiometer and making test cuts to gauge accuracy. •...
  • Page 13 MECHANIZED CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mechanized Conversion Kit Schematic PC-900...
  • Page 14 NOTES...
  • Page 15: Revision History

    REVISION HISTORY...
  • Page 16 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, SC Welding Equipment COMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS: Telephone: (800)362-7080 / Fax: (800) 634-7548 Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns ENGINEERING SERVICE:...