ESAB CUTMASTER A40, Operating Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.0 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2 SYSTEM: INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................ 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification ................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Power Supply Specifications .......................................................................... 2-2
2.05 Input Wiring Specifications ............................................................................. 2-3
2.06 Power Supply Features ................................................................................... 2-4
SECTION 2 TORCH: INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 2T-1
2T.01 Scope of Manual ............................................................................................2T-1
2T.02 General Description .......................................................................................2T-1
2T.03 Specifications
...............................................................................................2T-1
2T.04 Options And Accessories ...............................................................................2T-2
2T.05 Introduction to Plasma ..................................................................................2T-2
SECTION 3 SYSTEM: INSTALLATION ................................................................... 3-1
3.01 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02
Lifting Options ................................................................................................ 3-1
3.03 Power Supply location and Mounting ............................................................. 3-1
3.04 Opening the Contactor Cover .......................................................................... 3-1
3.05 Primary Input Power Connections .................................................................. 3-2
3.06 Gas Connections ............................................................................................. 3-4
SECTION 3 TORCH: INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 3T-1
3T.01 Torch Connections .........................................................................................3T-1
3T.02 CNC Connection .............................................................................................3T-1
3T.03 Automation Interface PCB with Ohmic Sense ................................................3T-2
3T.04 Setting Up Automation or Machine Torch ......................................................3T-3
SECTION 4 SYSTEM: OPERATION ........................................................................ 4-1
4.01 Front Panel Controls / Features ....................................................................... 4-1
4.02 Preparations for Operation .............................................................................. 4-2
SECTION 4 TORCH: OPERATION ........................................................................ 4T-1
4T.01 Machine and Automated Torch Operation ......................................................4T-1
4T.02 Automation Torch Parts Selection ..................................................................4T-1
4T.03 Machine and Hand Torch Parts Selection .......................................................4T-2
4T.04 Cut Quality .....................................................................................................4T-3
4T.05 General Cutting Information ...........................................................................4T-3
4T.06 Hand Torch Operation ....................................................................................4T-4
4T.07 Gouging .........................................................................................................4T-7
4T.08 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Machine and
Automated Torches With Exposed Tip ...........................................................4T-8
4T.09 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Machine and
Automated Torches With Shielded Tip .........................................................4T-28