ESAB POWERCUT-1500 Bedienerhandbuch

POWERCUT-15000558003745 102002Instruction Manual (GB)

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89SECTION 2 INSTALLATION2.1 GENERALProper installation is important for satisfactory and trouble-free operation ofthe PowerCut 1500 cutting packag

90SECTION 2 INSTALLATION2.5.1 INPUT VOLTAGE CHANGEOVERA line (wall) disconnect switch with fuses or circuit breakers should beprovided at the main

91SECTION 2 INSTALLATIONFigure 2-1 PowerCut 1500 Interconnection Diagram2.6 SECONDARY (OUTPUT) CONNECTION (REFER TO FIGURE BELOW)The torch comes fac

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93SECTION 3 OPERATION3.1 OPERATION3.2 PowerCut 1500 CONTROLS (see figure above)A. Power Switch. When placed in ON position, the green pilot light

94Figure 3-1B PowerCut 1500 Controls3.2 PowerCut 1500 Indicator Lights (see figure above)E. Power "ON" Indicator: Illuminates whenever the

95SECTION 3 OPERATION3.3 CUTTING WITH THE POWERCUT-1500Use the following procedures to cut with the PT-32EH torch (see ex-ploded view of PT-32EH to

96SECTION 3 OPERATIONG. When ending a cut, the torch switch should be released (press andrelease if using trigger LOCK mode) and the torch lift

97THIN GAUGE MATERIALSCAN BE CUT WITH 1.6 mm (1/16")TORCH-TO-WORK DISTANCEADJUST TO 4.8 mm (3/16") FORMATERIALS OVER 6.4 mm (1/4")THICK

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principlesof operation and safe practices for arc welding an

98SECTION 3 OPERATIONWHEN THE ARC BREAKSTHROUGH THE WORK,BRING THE TORCH TO ANUPRIGHT POSITION ANDPROCEED TO CUT.TO START A PIERCE, TILT THETORCH TO

99Listed below are common cutting problems followed by the probable causeof each. If problems are determined to be caused by the PowerCut 1500, refer

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161SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE4.1 GENERALIf this equipment does not operate properly, stop work immediately andinvestigate the cause of the malfunction.

162Two-Point Mounting TypeTemporary tightening  cÎdFinal tightening  dÎcFour-Point Mounting TypeTemporary tightening cÎdÎeÎfFinal tightening  fÎeÎ

163SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING5.1TROUBLESHOOTINGELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Be sure that all primary power to themachine has been externally disconnected.

164SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING5.2TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEA. Power Light does not come on.1. Visually inspect the machine for any damage.2. Check following

165SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTINGRefer to system schematic. Replace the transformer module if thecorrect secondary voltages are not present.3. If everythi

166SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTINGc. To check if the output is shorted, measure the resistance byputting the ohmmeter leads across the output. Put the blac

167F. High Frequency and Pilot Arc are on but Main Arc does nottransfer.1. Make sure work clamp is connected to work material.2. Check the torch. Repl

Full responsibility for safety of personnel working on or near system rests on user of ESAB WeldingEquipment.Wrong operation can lead to abnormal situ

168SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTINGFigure 5.1 IGBT Gating Signal5.3 REFERENCE VOLTAGE CHECKSA. Control Board Assembly (PCB1)1. LED’sLED- (D9)- Torch SwitchL

169TORCH SWITCHOPEN CLOSEGAS SOLENOID VALVEPREFLOWFLOW SWITCH CLOSEFAULT OVERLOAD LIGHTHF CIRCUITPILOT ARCINVERTERCUTTING ARC (CURRENT)5.4SEQ

170SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING PUSH RELEASE PUSH RELEASETORCH SWITCH OPEN CLOSE GAS SOLENOID VALVEPOSTFLOW CLOSE OPENFLOW SWITCHFAULT L

171Powercut-1500 Schematic Diagram0558003513

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173SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTSA. REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement Parts are illustrated on the following figures. When orderingreplacement parts, order

174SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTSItem PartNo. Qty. No. Description Symbol1 1 0558003359 Switch, Power S12 2 0558000596 Switch Seal, Black3 1 0558001818

175Item PartNo. Qty. No. Description Symbol1 1 0558000675 Regulator, Air Line2 1 0558000594 Gauge, 160 PSI3 1 0558003362M Panel, Rear4 1 0558003075 Fu

176SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTSInternal View - Powercut-1500Lower Left SideItem PartNo. Qty. No. Description Symbol1 1 0558003377 Transformer, Main M

177SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTSItem PartNo. Qty. No. Description Symbol1 1 0558000643 3PH BR Rect. w/out Thyristor BR12 2 0558003182 Module Dual IGB

! WARNING !ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKEPRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING OR CUTTING. ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR SAFETY PRAC

17812543Item PartNo. Qty. No. Description Symbol1 1 0558003785 PCB Start-up Network PCB62 1 0558003786 PCB Display PCB33 1 0558003787 PCB Control PCB1

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85SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION1.1 GENERALThe Powercut-1500 is a compact, completely self-contained plasma cuttingsystem. As shipped, the system is fully a

86SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION1.4 SPECIFICATIONSTable 1-2 PowerCut-1500 Specifications* Duty cycle is based on a 10-minute period: therefore, a 60% duty

87SECTION 1 DESCRIPTIONTable 1-3 PT-32EH Torch SpecificationsFigure 1-1 PT-32EH DimensionsCurrent Capacity (100% Duty)Air RequirementsLength of Se