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WARNING

WARNING

Read and understand this entire Operating Manual and your
employer’s safety practices before installing, operating, or
servicing the equipment.

While the information contained in this Operating Manual
represents our best judgement, the manufacturer assumes no
liability for its use.

FirePower FP-80 Plasma Cutting Power Supply
Operating Manual Number 0-2803

Published by:
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
Industrial Park No. 2
West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA  03784
(603) 298-5711

Copyright 2000 by
Thermal Dynamics Corporation

All rights reserved.

Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written
permission of the publisher is prohibited.

The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability
to any party for any loss or damage caused by any error or
omission in this Manual, whether such error results from negli-
gence, accident, or any other cause.

Printed in the United States of America

November 7, 2001

Summary of Contents for FP-80

Page 1: ...Manual No 0 2803 November 7 2001 Plasma Cutting Power Supply Model FP 80 Operating Manual A 02218...

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Page 3: ...2803 Published by Thermal Dynamics Corporation Industrial Park No 2 West Lebanon New Hampshire USA 03784 603 298 5711 Copyright 2000 by Thermal Dynamics Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction of...

Page 4: ...CTION 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 11 3 01 Introduction 11 3 02 Site Selection 11 3 03 Unpacking 11 3 04 Lifting Options 11 3 05 Input Power Connections 12 3 06 Input Voltage Selection 13 3 07 Input Powe...

Page 5: ...tion 29 6 02 Ordering Information 29 6 03 Complete Power Supply Replacement 30 6 04 Basic Parts Replacement 30 6 05 Options and Accessories 30 APPENDIX I INPUT WIRING REQUIREMENTS 31 APPENDIX II SEQUE...

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Page 7: ...your head out of the welding fume plume Use an air supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes and gases The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on the kind...

Page 8: ...s in this manual PLASMAARC RAYS PlasmaArc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin The plasma arc process produces very bright ultra violet and infra red light These arc rays will damage your eyes...

Page 9: ...le from American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 1 04 Note Attention et Avertissement Dans ce manuel les mots note attention et avertissement sont utilis s pour mettre en...

Page 10: ...l nergie lectrique haute tension Cette nergie lectrique peut produire des chocs graves voire mortels pour l op rateur et les autres personnes sur le lieu de travail Ne touchez jamais une pi ce sous te...

Page 11: ...visions les plus r centes ayant t faites celles ci pour de plus amples renseignements 1 OSHA NORMES DE S CURIT DU TRAVAIL ET DE PROTECTION DE LA SANT 29CFR 1910 disponible aupr s du Superintendent of...

Page 12: ...da M9W 1R3 13 ivret NWSA BIBLIOGRAPHIE SUR LA S CURIT DU SOUDAGE disponible aupr s de l Association Nationale de Fournitures de Soudage National Welding Supply Association 1900 Arch Street Philadelphi...

Page 13: ...ion standard C22 2 number 60 forArc welding equipment UL Underwriters Laboratory rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed circuit boards used ISO IEC 60974 1 BS 638 PT10 EN 60 974 1 EN50192 EN...

Page 14: ...power whether arising out of contract negligence strict tort or under any warranty or otherwise shall not except as expressly provided herein exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is...

Page 15: ...e power supply is designed to work with the Model PCH 102 Plasma Torches The torch includes a spare parts kit which provides an assortment of replacement torch parts NOTE Refer to Section 2 04 for lis...

Page 16: ...ing information A Two Stage Air Line Filter An optional two stage air line filter is available The filter will remove moisture and contaminants from the air stream when using compressed air The filter...

Page 17: ...t least 2 feet 0 61 m in the rear and at least 6 inches 0 15 m on each side for clearance Pro vide sufficient clearance in front of the unit to allow ac cess to the front panel controls minimum 6 inch...

Page 18: ...nd national elec tric codes Recommended circuit protection and wiring requirements are shown in Appendix I C Opening Power Supply Enclosure The Cover of the Power Supply must be removed to gain access...

Page 19: ...oltage Selection 3 07 Input Power Cable Connections The primary power cable must be supplied see Note by the end user and installed to the Power Supply assembly Recommended cable sizes are specified i...

Page 20: ...te the ground stud and remove the top nut and washer d Install a lug terminal on the ground wire e Place the ground wire onto the ground stud and secure with the nut and washer f Insert the other two...

Page 21: ...the barb fitting 4 Place an adjustable hose clamp over the gas supply hose Regulator Filter Assembly 1 4 NPT to 4 6mm Hose Fitting 4 6mm Gas Supply Hose Hose Clamp A 00916 Figure 3 8 Gas Connection To...

Page 22: ...Plasma Lead Adapter Connector Pilot Lead Stud Negative Plasma Lead Connection A 02825 Control PIP Circuit Connectors Figure 3 11 Torch Lead Connections 6 Connect the PIP Cables to the mating connector...

Page 23: ...3 m from any CNC components drive motors control cables or primary power lines 4 Keep torch leads clean Dirt and metal particles bleed off energy which causes difficult starting and in creased chance...

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Page 25: ...eads boot and hole in the front panel to allow feeding the torch leads through to an internal bulk head for connecting the torch leads 3 Work Cable and Clamp Work cable with clamp factory Installed 4...

Page 26: ...behind the Front Panel and requires removal of the Power Supply Cover for access 1 Negative Plasma Lead Connection Connects the torch negative plasma lead to the unit 1 2 3 A 02230 Figure 4 3 Torch P...

Page 27: ...ON if the gas pres sure is set below 45 psi 3 1 bar at the Regulator Filter Assembly 5 Place RUN SET switch to RUN mode a Gas flow stops b GAS indicator turns OFF 6 Protect eyes and press or activate...

Page 28: ...tion Select desired gas air or nitrogen Make sure gas source meets pressure and flow requirements refer to Section 3 08 Gas Connections Check connection and turn gas supply on D Work Cable Connection...

Page 29: ...r torch leads Frequently review the Important Safety Precau tions page 1 Be sure the operator is equipped with proper gloves clothing eye and ear protection Make sure no part of the operator s body co...

Page 30: ...utting current too low 2 Main Arc Extinguishes a Cutting speed too slow b Torch standoff too high from workpiece c Cutting current too high d Work cable disconnected e Worn torch parts 3 Excessive Dro...

Page 31: ...ted a Check for obstructed air flow and correct con dition 2 Fan blocked a Check and correct condition 3 Unit is overheated a Allow unit to cool down for about 5 minutes Make sure the unit has not bee...

Page 32: ...as not connected or pressure too low a Check source for at least 60 psi 4 1 bar 2 Faulty components in unit a Return for repair or have qualified technician repair per Service Manual I Torch cuts but...

Page 33: ...the inside of the unit 4 To reinstall the Cover reverse the above procedure B Fuse Replacement 1 Remove the Cover per paragraph A above 2 Locate the internal fuse above the Input Power PC Board on th...

Page 34: ...SERVICE 28 Manual 0 2803...

Page 35: ...Parts listed without item numbers are not shown but may be ordered by the catalog number shown B Returns If a product must be returned for service contact your authorized distributor Materials returne...

Page 36: ...208 230VAC Single Phase With Input Power Cable Plug 1 1445 0002 6 04 Basic Parts Replacement Qty Description Catalog 1 230V Single Phase Input Power Cable 9 8599 1 Fuse 0 8A 600V 9 7526 1 Knob Curren...

Page 37: ...it P rotection and W ire S iz es B ased on National E lectric Code and Canadian E lectric al Code NOTES Refer to Local and National Codes or local authority having jurisdiction for proper wiring requi...

Page 38: ...orch is within transfer distance 3 8 in of workpiece main arc will transfer After post flow Gas solenoid closes gas flow stops GAS indicator off ACTION Open external disconnect RESULT No power to syst...

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Page 40: ...APPENDIX 34 Manual 0 2803 APPENDIX III SYSTEM SCHEMATIC A 02234...

Page 41: ...Manual 0 2803 35 APPENDIX A 02234 B EC 8055 HAS 11 23 98 C EC 8087 HAS 12 18 98 AE ECO 39F6 ECO 3AF2 HAS 09 15 2001...

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