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ESAB Console Item No. 0558005338

Portable Plasma Cutting System

POWERCUT 650

Signa

ture Series

0558005347

  

  

 

12/2007

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Powercut 650

Page 1: ...ESAB Console Item No 0558005338 Portable Plasma Cutting System POWERCUT 650 Signature Series 0558005347 12 2007 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...rom improper use faulty maintenance damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a ser vice facility designated by the manufacturer Be sure this information reaches th...

Page 3: ...11 3 5 Secondary Connections 12 3 6 Assembling PT 31XLPC Consumable Parts 13 SECTION 4 OPERATION 15 4 0 Powercut 650 Controls 15 4 1 Cutting with the PT 31XLPC 17 4 2 Operating Techniques 17 4 3 Comm...

Page 4: ...4 table of contents...

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Page 6: ...BE PVU PG UIF GVNFT 6TF WFOUJMBUJPO FYUSBDUJPO BU UIF BSD PS CPUI UP UBLF GVNFT BOE HBTFT BXBZ GSPN ZPVS CSFBUIJOH POF BOE UIF HFOFSBM BSFB 3 3 4 BO JOKVSF FZFT BOE CVSO TLJO 1SPUFDU ZPVS FZFT BOE CPE...

Page 7: ...4 in Output 40 duty cycle 40A 120V 60 duty cycle 30A 120V 100 duty cycle 22A 120V Output Current Range 10 to 40 Amperes Open Circuit Voltage 290 Vdc Nominal Input 35A 120V 208 230 vac 1 ph 50 60 Hz 35...

Page 8: ...8003183 Torch comes assembled with Heat Shield Nozzle Electrode and Swirl Baffle Powercut shown with Optional Torch Wrap and Spare Parts Kit Holder installed 2 0 General The Powercut 650 is a compact...

Page 9: ...t is exposed should be minimized There should be at least one foot of clearance between the Powercut 650 power source and wall or any other ob struction to allow freedom of air movement through the po...

Page 10: ...onnect switch and by unplugging the power cord to the unitwhenconnectionsaremadeinsideof the power source Be sure that the power source is properly configuredforyourinputpowersupply DO NOTconnectapowe...

Page 11: ...he primary input power 2 Remove the left side panel by removing the front handle and sliding the cover forward from the aluminum frame rail 3 Locate the input bridge IBR and the two position terminal...

Page 12: ...c 5 4 2 Connect your air supply to the inlet connection of the filter regulator 3 Clamp the work cable to the workpiece Be sure the workpiece is connected to an approved earth ground with a properly s...

Page 13: ...liedtothenozzle Yourcontact withthenozzleorworkpiececouldthen result in serious injury or death by electric shock ThePT 31XLPCtorchheadcontainsagas flowcheckvalvethatactsinconjunction withtheflowswitc...

Page 14: ...14 section 3 installation...

Page 15: ...cutting process Proper operating range for the Powercut 650 is 80 psig G Lock In Switch When placed in ON position permits releasing torch switch button after cutting arc has been initiated To extingu...

Page 16: ...returning to opera tion 0 1 2 3 Seconds ON OFF High LowLineVoltage Thefaultlightwillrapidlyblinkonandoff fivetimes per second This indicates that the input voltage is outside the or 15 range of the in...

Page 17: ...postflow mode the arc can be restarted immediately by depressing the torch switch The two second preflow will automatically cancel 4 2 OPERATING TECHNIQUES 1 Piercing Materials up to 1 8 in thick may...

Page 18: ...I 1020 1 4 53 3 8 22 1 2 12 5 8 8 3 4 4 Stainless 1 16 320 Steel 1 8 90 AISI 304 1 4 40 3 8 20 1 2 12 5 8 8 3 4 3 Aluminum 1 16 450 6061 1 8 200 1 4 70 3 8 30 1 2 14 5 8 11 3 4 8 NOTE Thespeedsgivenhe...

Page 19: ...speed too slow C Dross Formation In some materials and thicknesses it may be impossible to get dross free cuts 1 Cutting speed too fast or too slow 2 Improper air pressure 3 Faulty nozzle or electrod...

Page 20: ...20 section 4 operation...

Page 21: ...is found in the air the flow switch FS should be removed disassembled and cleaned as follows A Ensure the system is shut down and there is no trapped air under pressure in the piping B Remove the pis...

Page 22: ...he sequence of operations Figures 5 2 and 5 5 and electrical schematic diagram and checking the various components A volt ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks NOTE Beforecheckingvoltage...

Page 23: ...ork lead to workpiece Check air pressure 65 75 psig Check torch power cable for continuity B No Air Is air hose connected Yes No Connect Is air adjusted to 65 75 psig Yes No Adjust Does air come on wi...

Page 24: ...Does arc start when nozzle contacts work without depressing torch switch Yes No Check for short in torch switch Does air flow even when Powercut 650 power switch is OFF Yes No Replace Repair power sol...

Page 25: ...n disconnect Is plug in receptacle Yes No Insert plug in receptacle Is cooling fan turning Yes No Replace pilot light Check voltage at receptacle and input power line Yes No Check main fuses Faulty po...

Page 26: ...CK IN mode the FAULT light will turn on during second trigger This does not affect performance Turn off E Amber FAULT light ON Is the unit overheated Fault lights turns off when Unit cools down Yes No...

Page 27: ...energized immediately 2 When the amber fault pilot light comes on cutting operation should be stopped The postflow time starts from the moment the torch switch is released TORCH SWITCH GAS SOLENOID VA...

Page 28: ...itch is pushed during postflow period the postflow and preflow times are canceled and the HF is energized immediately 2 When the amber fault pilot light comes on cutting operation should be stopped Th...

Page 29: ...e torch fitting left hand threads and plug in the switch lead to the torch switch receptacle on the output terminal board Make sure the power cable connection is wrench tight Make sure plug of switch...

Page 30: ...30 section 5 maintenance NOTE Schematics and Wiring Diagrams on 279 4mm x 431 8mm 11 x 17 paper are included inside the back cover of this manual...

Page 31: ...non ESAB parts may void your warranty Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts Refer to the Co...

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Page 43: ...ates per D Smith and in replacement parts section updated finger guard from p n 0558002994 to p n 0558005659 per CN 053103 3 Revision 12 2005 Updated all rear view pics per D Smith 4 Revision 12 2007...

Page 44: ...x 843 664 5557 Hours 7 30 AM to 3 30 PM EST Repair Estimates Repair Status F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone 843 664 4428 Fax 843 679 5864 Hours 7 30 AM to 4 00 PM EST Training School Information...

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