Hypertherm HPR130, Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
HPR130 Manual Gas Instruction Manual 2-3
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System description
General
HyPerformance plasma systems are designed to cut a wide range of thicknesses of mild steel, stainless steel
and aluminum.
Power supply
The power supply is a 130-amp, 150-VDC constant-current supply. It contains the circuitry to ignite a torch, a heat
exchanger and pump to cool the torch. The power supply has a serial interface to provide communication with a CNC
controller.
Ignition console
The ignition console uses a spark-gap assembly. The ignition console converts 120 VAC control voltage from the power
supply into high-frequency and high-voltage pulses (9-10 kV) to break over the torch electrode-nozzle gap. The high-
voltage, high-frequency signal is coupled to the cathode lead and pilot arc lead.
Gas console
The power switch located on the gas console is the main power switch for the system. Power may be present at all
other components when it is in the ON (l) position. The gas console manages the selection and flow rate of all incoming
gases. The gas console includes motor valves, solenoid valves, check valves and pressure transducers.The gas console
also houses a relay PC board and a control PC board.
Off-valve
The off-valve consists of 5 solenoid valves, a manifold block and a wiring harness with connector. The assembly
interfaces with the machine torch, the ignition console and the gas console.
Torch
The torch can cut 12 mm mild steel at up to 2032 mm/min (1/2 in at up to 80 ipm). The maximum production cutting
capability of the torch is 16 mm (5/8 in) for HyDefinition and conventional cutting. Maximum pierce capability is 25 mm
(1 in) for mild steel and 19 mm (3/4 in) for stainless steel and aluminum. The maximum severance capability is 38 mm
(1.5 in) for mild steel and 25 mm (1 in) for stainless steel and aluminum.