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 Component Replacement Parts ........6-4 6.06 Rear Panel Replacement Parts ..............
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.
Thermal Dynamics Corporation will honor warranty claims submitted within the warranty periods listed below. All warranty periods begin on the date of sale of the product to the original retail customer or 1 year after sale to an authorized Thermal Dynamics Distributor.
• 208/230-Volt Single-Phase Thermal Dynamics in good operating order in accordance with the procedures outlined in the operating manual, • 400-Volt Three-Phase and to protect the equipment from accidental or mali- •...
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SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION 3.01 Scope The purpose of this section is: • To familiarize the service technician with the capabilities and limitations of the equipment; • To provide an overall understanding which will allow the technician, in turn, to properly train customer oper- ating personnel.
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Handle and Leads Wrap Control Panel Torch Leads Receptacle Art # A-03578 Work Cable and Clamp Gas Pressure Regulator / Filter Assembly Gas Inlet Port Ports for Optional Automation Interface Cable Gas Pressure Gauge Art # A-03738 Input Power Cord DESCRIPTION Manual 0-2957...
1. Front Panel Controls and Features • Main Power ON / OFF Switch • RUN /RAPID AUTO RESTART Switch • Output Current Control (A) Sets output current for drag cutting (up to 40 Amps for drag cutting, with the torch tip in contact with the workpiece, or for standoff cutting (up to 60 amps). 2.
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SECTION 4: 4.03 System Theory TROUBLESHOOTING A. Logic PC Board Functions The Logic PC Board controls the timing and sequenc- ing of the system. It monitors gas pressure and power 4.01 Introduction supply internal temperatures, and controls the gas flow. The Logic Board also controls the safety latch circuit.
Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used cut is to start. When starting at the edge of the plate, 2. Main Arc Extinguishes do not pause at the edge and force the arc to “reach”...
Section 4.08 - Pilot Arc Problems d. Improper cutting current Section 4.09 - Main Arc Problems e. Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used Section 4.10 - Test Procedures 4. Short Torch Parts Life Subsection 4.10 includes specific test procedures and in- a.
B. Initial Setup Conditions 4.06 Circuit Fault Isolation This section is to help isolate the defective circuit before A. Controls and Indicators troubleshooting, identify symptoms, and test the unit for proper operation. Follow the instructions as given to iden- tify the possible symptom(s) and the defective circuit. After repairs are complete, run the following tests again to verify that the unit is fully operational.
D. Pilot Arc Test 3. Carefully lift the cover off the unit, and remove the nut securing the ground wire to the side panel. 1. Activate the torch (press torch switch on the handle, 4. Re-install the cover by reversing the above steps. send START signal from CNC Control, or press the torch switch on the Remote Pendant) to establish a pilot arc and note the following:...
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C. Fans do not operate; all control panel indicators OFF 6. Improper input power cable connections inside Power Supply 1. Front Panel ON/OFF switch in OFF position a. Refer to System Schematic and correct if needed. a. Place switch to ON (up) position. 7.
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11. Faulty ON/OFF switch 4. Faulty Temperature Sensor / Switch Measure for 28 VAC on the Main PC Board be- a. Shut input power off. Check IGBT Heatsink tween J18-5 to J18-6. Temp Sensor (TS1). Disconnect wire connector P29 from terminal J29 on Main PC Board. Check a.
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F. RUN / RAPID AUTO RESTART /SET switch in 2. Faulty Components in Unit RUN or RAPID AUTO RESTART position; AC Measure for 12 vdc from wire #10 to wire #11 at the Gas Pressure Switch, located on the right side of indicator ON;...
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G. Gas continues to flow with RUN / RAPID AUTO I. Gas cycles on and off when power is turned on; AC RESTART / SET switch in RUN position. indicator flashes; TEMP indicator off, 1. Damaged gas solenoid. a. Turn the front panel ON/OFF switch to OFF. GAS indicator •...
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FUSE J32 J29 INPUT DIODE IGBT A IGBT B Art # A-03651 Main Printed Circuit Board Layout (Logic PCB Not Shown) TROUBLESHOOTING 4-10 Manual 0-2957...
3. Faulty IGBT(s) 4.08 Pilot Arc Problems a. Measure between the following points on the IGBTs: WARNING • IGBT A: E4 to E10 E10 to E20 The following tests must be performed with the power supply connected to primary input power. There •...
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3. Torch starter cartridge is stuck 4. Faulty Temperature Sensor / Switch a. Turn off power supply. Remove shield cup, tip, CAUTION and starter cartridge. Check lower end fitting on starter cartridge for free movement. Replace Turn off input power for the following tests. cartridge if lower end fitting does not move freely.
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D. Gas flows; AC indicator and GAS indicators 2. Oil/moisture in air lines a. Put the ON / OFF switch in the ON (up) posi- ON; TEMP indicator off; DC indicator tion. Put the RUN / RAPID AUTO RESTART / off or blinks on/off once.
5. Faulty Main Input Contactor. 4.09 Main Arc Problems a. Check per Subsection 4.10-D. Locate your symptom below: B. When operating the amperage drops off after the A. Main cutting arc will not start main cutting arc starts. 1. Work cable not connected. 1.
5. Connect the volt/ohmmeter positive lead to the an- 4.10 Test Procedures ode (+) of the diode and the negative lead to the cathode (-) of the diode for forward bias testing (re- The test procedures in this subsection are referenced in fer to following figure).
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If a diode checks bad, replace the diode module. For 208/230-Volt Power Supplies: Reconnect all cables. 208/230V Input Diode PCB C. Diode Module Board Tests Meter (+) Meter (-) Indication Open Diode Drop WARNING Diode Drop Open Disconnect primary power at the source before tak- Diode Drop * ing any resistance checks.
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3. IGBT Module Board Circuit Test D. Main Input Power Test Use an ohmmeter set on the diode function and make the following measurements on the IGBT WARNING Module Board(s) to the Main PC Board. IGBT PCB A IGBT PCB B Indication The following tests must be performed with the Meter + Meter - Meter + Meter -...
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Check for 28 VAC at J23-1 to J23-3 on the Main PC Contactor Voltage Readings Board. Nominal Contactor Voltage a. If greater than 30 VAC, input line power is too Input Voltage Points Range high. 208/230VAC L1, L2 187-253VAC b. If there is no AC power, check the fuse. If the 400VAC L1, L3 360-440VAC...
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F. Output Power Tests 2. Gate Drive & Sensing Shut off input power. Replace the torch tip and 1. No DC Output electrode. Remove the jumper betweenthe work lead Activate the torch. and terminal E35 or E62 on the Output Power PC Board.
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B. Procedure SECTION 5: 1. Open the wrist strap and unwrap the first two REPLACEMENT folds of the band. Wrap the adhesive side firmly PROCEDURES around your wrist. 2. Unroll the rest of the band and peel the liner from the copper foil at the opposite end.
Before disassembling any part of the Power Supply first 3. Remove the nut and washer from the ground stud read the procedure for the part to be replaced, then pro- on the inside of the cover. ceed with the disassembly. 4.
C. RUN RAPID AUTO RESTART / SET Switch 5.05 Front Panel Parts Replacement Replacement Refer to Section 6.04 for Front Panel Replacement Parts 1. Remove the cover per subsection 5.04-A. and overall detailed drawing. 2. Disconnect the wires on the rear of the Switch. Note the location of each wire, as shown: WARNING Top clip...
5.06 Left Side Internal Parts Replacement Connections to To E2 Main PCB To E3 Refer to subsection 6.05 Left Side Internal Component Replacement Parts and overall detailed drawing. To E1 WARNING Input Side Disconnect primary power from the source before opening or disassembling the power supply.
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C. Logic PC Board Replacement 5. Remove screw(s) securing PC Board(s) to the heat- sink and remove board(s) from the Power Sup- Follow the antistatic procedures in Subsection 5.02. The ply. Logic PC Board connects to the Main PC Board through 6.
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10. Connect wires per the chart. E. Main Power PC Board Replacement Follow the antistatic procedures in subsection 5.02. CutM as ter 81 Input Diode Connections 1. Remove cover per subsection 5.04-A. 400V , 415V , 460V , 208/230V Units 600V Units 2.
5. Connect the input power cables and the cable con- B. Filter/Regulator Bracket Replacement nections to the main input contactor. 1. Remove the four bolts securing the Regulator 6. Re-install the Power Supply cover. Bracket to the Rear Panel. 7. Test the Power Supply for proper operation. 2.
5. Release the hose from the Adapter Fitting on the 5.08 Right Side Internal Parts output side of the Solenoid Assembly. Replacement 6. Install the replacement Pressure Switch/Solenoid Refer to Section 6.07 Right Side Internal Component Parts Assembly by reversing steps 2-5. Once installed, List and overall detailed drawing.
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7. Remove two bolts per Fan. Set the Fan(s) aside. D. Output Diode PC Board Replacement 8. Install the replacement Fan Assembly as follows: Follow the antistatic procedures in subsection 5.02. a. Fasten Fan(s) in position with the wiring con- 1.
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9. Connect wires as follows. F. Heatsink Shroud Assembly Removal The Heatsink Shroud Assembly must be disengaged for CutMaster 81 Output Diode Connections access to either the Main Transformer or the Output In- Output Diode A Output Diode B ductor. Follow these steps for access to either compo- nent.
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G. Main Transformer Removal and b. Lift out the Inductor through the opening at the rear of the Power Supply. It may be necessary Replacement to lift the Main Transformer slightly to create 1. Disengage the Heatsink Shroud per Paragraph H. room for the Inductor to pass through the rear opening.
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d. Put hex nuts on the studs. Tighten the nuts on the right (rear) top and bottom studs. Leave the nuts on the left (forward) studs loose tem- porarily. 4. Put the Fan Assembly in place per subsection 5.08-C. Reconnect the work cable to terminal E61 on the Power Output PC Board.
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 Component Replacement Parts Section 6.06 Rear Panel Replacement Parts Section 6.07 Right Side Internal Component...
6.03 Major External Replacement Parts Item # Description Catalog # Cover with labels 9-7997 Rear Panel (provide data tag information when ordering) For 208/230-Volt Power Supplies 9-8323 For 400-Volt, 415-Volt, 460-Volt, and 600-Volt Power Supplies 9-8322 Tube, roll handle 9-7998 Art # A-03709 NOTE: Illustration may vary slightly from unit.
6.04 Front Panel Replacement Parts Item# Description Ref. # Catalog # Knob, Fluted, Skirted, 0.250 I.D. 9-8527 On/Off Rocker Switch, DPST 8-3258 Run/Rapid Auto Restart / Set Switch 8-3259 Assembly, Pot/LED PCB 9-8004 Cable, Work, #6 AWG, with Clamp, 20 Ft. (6.1 m) 9-8528 Art # A-03008 NOTE: Illustration may vary slightly from unit.
6.05 Left Side Internal Component Replacement Parts Item # Description Ref # Catalog # Fuse for 208/230-Volt Power Supplies 9-8588 for 400-Volt and 415-Volt Power Supplies 9-8602 for 460-Volt Power Supplies 9-8583 for 600-Volt Power Supplies 9-8638 Main Input Contactor for 208/230-Volt Power Supplies 9-8587 for 400-Volt, 415-Volt 460-Volt and 600-Volt Power Supplies...
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Art # A-03717 NOTE: Illustration may vary slightly from unit. Manual 0-2957 PARTS LISTS...
6.06 Rear Panel Replacement Parts Item # Description Ref. Catalog # Assembly, Filter/Regulator 9-7514 Regulator/Filter Replacement Element 9-4414 Regulator Mounting Bracket 9-7589 Input Power Cable for 208/230-Volt Units 9-8596 for 400-Volt Three-Phase units 9-8562 for 400-Volt and 415-Volt CE units 9-8553 for 460-Volt Three-Phase units 9-8593...
6.07 Right Side Internal Component Replacement Parts Item # Description Ref #. Catalog # Assembly, Pressure Switch/Solenoid Sol1, Ps1 9-8329 Assembly, Pilot Board 9-8337 Fan, 220V, 115 CFM 9-7687 Assembly, Main Transformer for 208/230-Volt units 9-8589 for 400 Volt and 415-Volt units 9-8603 for 460-Volt units 9-8584...
PATENT INFORMATION The following parts are licensed under U.S. Patent No(s). 5120930 and 5132512 Catalog Number Description 9-8235 Shield Cap, Drag 50-60A 9-8236 Sheild Cap, Drag 70-100A 9-8237 Shield Cup, Body 9-8238 Shield Cap, Machine 50-60A 9-8239 Shield Cap, Machine 70-100A 9-8244 Shield Cap, Drag 40A 9-8245...
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APPENDIX 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION (BLOCK DIAGRAM) ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: RUN / ON / OFF switch to ON Close external RUN / Rapid Auto Restart / SET disconnect switch. Rapid Auto Restart / RESULT: switch to RUN SET switch RESULT: AC indicator to SET...
APPENDIX 3: LOGIC PC BOARD LAYOUT P1-7 P1-9 TP10 TP11 Art # A-03654 Logic Board Signals P1-27 Current Sense P1-28 Current Sense Return P1-1 +12vdcfrom Main Power PCB P1-29 Current Sense Return P1-2 +12vdcfrom Main PCB P1-30 DC Com P1-3 DC Com P1-31 DC Com P1-4...
APPENDIX 4: MAIN POWER PC BOARD LAYOUT FUSE J32 J29 INPUT DIODE IGBT B IGBT A Art # A-03651 Main Power PC Board Signals J18-1 Not used J11-1 L1 Input J18-2 Not used J11-4 L3 Input J18-3 28 VAC B J18-4 28 VAC A J15-1...
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J25-1 Gate Drive J25-2 Gate Drive J43-1 + 12 vdc to Logic PCB J43-2 + 12 vdc to Logic PCB J26-1 Gate Drive J43-3 DC Com J26-2 Gate Drive J43-4 DC Com J27-1 Pot High J43-5 MC1 On J27-2 Pot Wiper J43-6 Tip Sense J27-3...
APPENDIX 5A: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING LAYOUT - 208/230-Volt Units To Inductor Temp Sensor To Press Switch/Solenoid/Contactor To Power Output Board To Heat Sink Test Connector To On/Off and To Main Temp Sensor Run/Rapid Restart Input Contactor To Torch Set Switches To Chassis Ground To Fans Connector...
APPENDIX 5B: MAIN PC BOARD WIRING LAYOUT - 400-Volt, 415-Volt 460-Volt, and 600-Volt Units To Inductor Temp Sensor To Power Output To Press Switch/Solenoid/Contactor Board To Heat Sink To On/Off and Test Temp Sensor To Chassis Run/Rapid Restart Connector Fuse To Torch To Main Ground...
APPENDIX 6: LED/POT PC BOARD LAYOUT A-03712 Pot/LED PC Board Signals J14-1 from Main PC Board (J27-1) Pot High J14-2 Main PC Board (J27-2) Pot Wiper J14-3 from Main PC Board (J27-3) Pot Low J14-4 12vdc (J27-4) J14-5 Logic Low Signal for AC OK Indicator from Logic PC Board (J27-5) J14-6 Logic Low Signal for GAS Indicator from Logic PC Board (J27-6) J14-7...
APPENDIX 10: OUTPUT BOARD WIRING DIAGRAM To Main PCB To Pilot PCB To Torch To Pilot PCB Output Diode B Chassis Ground Output Diode A To Output Inductor To Pilot Board To Trans- former To Torch To Trans- former To Output Art # A-03655 Work Cable Inductor...
APPENDIX 11: PILOT PC BOARD LAYOUT No Receptacle 2 - Pin Receptacle (J1) Art # A-03881 CD PC Board Signals J28-1 +12 vdc J28-2 DC Com J28-3 Not Used J28-4 Not Used J28-5 Logic Low CSR J28-6 Not Used J28-7 Not Used J28-8 Not Used...
APPENDIX 13: DATA TAG INFORMATION West Lebanon, NH USA 03784 Manufacturer's Name and/or Logo, Location, Model and Revision Level, Serial Number Model: and Production Code Date of Mfr: Made in USA Type of Power Regulatory Standard Covering Supply (Note 1) This Type of Power Supply Output Current Type Duty Cycle Factor...
APPENDIX 15: TORCH CONNECTION DIAGRAMS A. Hand Torch Connection Diagram Torch: SL60 / SL100 Hand Torch Leads: Torch Leads with ATC Connector Power Supply: with ATC Receptacle Male ATC Leads ATC Female Power Connector Receptacle Torch Torch Supply Head Leads Black To Power Supply Switch...
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Date: Date: Date: ECO 101614 HAS 03/22/05 Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. 05/07/03 POWER OUTPUT BOARD ASSY 19X1914 Not For Release, Reproduction, or Distribution without Written Consent.
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603-298-5711 603-298-5711 603-298-5711 Date: Date: Date: Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. 05/07/03 POWER OUTPUT BOARD ASSY 19X1914 Not For Release, Reproduction, or Distribution without Written Consent. Not For Release, Reproduction, or Distribution without Written Consent.
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06/09/04 Date: Date: Date: ECO 101614 03/22/05 Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. Information Proprietary to THERMAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION. 05/07/03 POWER OUTPUT BOARD ASSY 19X1914 Not For Release, Reproduction, or Distribution without Written Consent.
APPENDIX 17: Publication History Cover Date Rev. Comments 5/5/04 Manual Released. 6/23/04 Updated system schematics per ECO 101429. 6/23/05 Updated 400V systems to include 415V for Australian per ECO101726 4/28/06 Updated per ECO B016 (updated schematics, added c/n for logic board for mechanized units) and per ECO 101948 (torque spec for replacement input diode).
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bonjour je recherche la ref de l'embase femelle de raccordement de la torche sur un cutmaster 81 merci d'avance P hegele
The female connection base reference for the Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81 torch is the ATC Female Receptacle.
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