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PLASMA 100

Operating Manual

(Owner’s Manual)

IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this system.

First Edition Manual No. K0901

Summary of Contents for PLASMA 100

Page 1: ...MODEL PLASMA 100 Operating Manual Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read these instructions before installing operating or servicing this system First Edition Manual No K0901 ...

Page 2: ...TION 7 2 01 Electrical Input Connections 8 2 02 Specifications 10 2 03 Duty cycle 10 3 0 OPERATOR CONTROLS 11 3 01 PLASMA 100 controls 11 3 02 Cut parameter description 13 4 0 SET UP FOR PCM 14 5 0 POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS INDICATORS AND REATURES 15 6 0 MAINTENANCE 16 7 0 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 16 7 01 Check the item and excrescent phenomenon exclusion method 16 7 02 Power source problems 18 8 0 REMAR...

Page 3: ... Seconds Remote outputs control Panel Remote Percent Remote Function DC Direct Current Arc Control SMAW AC Alternating Current t2 Gas Post Flow Time 2T GTAW t1 Gas Pre Flow Time 4T GTAW VRD Voltage Reduction Device Circuit Repeat Function GTAW Negative Spot Function GTAW Positive High Frequency Starting GTAW Gas Input Lift Start GTAW Gas Output ...

Page 4: ...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 based No employee agent or representative of KENZO is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty PURCHASER S RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE VOID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED WHICH IN KENZO S...

Page 5: ... be dangerous and hazardous to your health z Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area Keep your head out of the welding fume plume z Use an air supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes and gases z The kinds of fumes and gases from the arc welding cutting depend on the kind of metal being used coatings on the metal and the different processes You must be very c...

Page 6: ...e formed and trapped under aluminum workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a water table Do not cut aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dissipated Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited will cause an explosion NOISE Noise can cause permanent hearing loss Arc welding cutting processes can cause noise levels to exceed safe limits ...

Page 7: ...cal parts Disconnect input power conductors from de energized supply line before moving the cutting power source WARNING FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause serious personal injury and equipment damage z Lift unit with handle on top of case z Use handcart or similar device of adequate capacity z If using a fork lift vehicle place and secure unit on a proper skid before transporting ...

Page 8: ...ectrically conductive parts in the near vicinity of the operator which can cause increased hazard have been insulated Installation Location Be sure to locate the cutter according to the following guidelines z In areas free from moisture and dust z In areas not subjected to abnormal vibration or shock z In areas free from oil steam and corrosive gases z Place at a distance of 304 79mm or more from ...

Page 9: ...t match one of the electrical input voltages shown on the input data label on the unit nameplate Contact the local electric utility for information about the type of electrical service available how proper connections should be made and inspection required The line disconnect switch provides a safe and convenient means to completely remove all electrical power from the cutting power supply wheneve...

Page 10: ...e Interference may be transmitted by a high frequency initiated or stabilized arc cutting machine in the following ways Direct Radiation Radiation from the machine can occur if the case is metal and is not properly grounded It can occur through apertures such as open access panels The shielding of the high frequency unit in the Power Source will prevent direct radiation if the equipment is properl...

Page 11: ...ecrease the duty cycle increases If the cutting amperes are increased beyond the rated output the duty cycle will decrease WARNING Exceeding the duty cycle ratings will cause the thermal overload protection circuit to become energized and shut down the output until has cooled to normal operating temperature Continually exceeding the duty cycle ratings can cause damage to the cutting power source N...

Page 12: ...ork cable 3 Pilot Arc Terminal 4 14 Pin Receptacle 5 Output Gas Fitting 6 Negative Terminal for plasma cutting torch 7 Amperage Control 8 Post Flow Gas Optional 9 Gas Check Switch 10 2T 4T Switch Optional 11 Digital Meter Amp 12 DC Power Indicator 13 Water Pressure Indicator 14 Gas Indicator 15 Warning Indicator 16 AC Power Indicator ...

Page 13: ...crew 19 Input Power Cable Port 20 Fuse Figure 3 Pin Function A Cutting torch switch B Cutting torch switch Table 4 WARNING When the cutter is connected to the primary supply voltage the internal electrical components maybe at primary potential with respect to earth ...

Page 14: ... Manual 3 02 Cut parameters description Figure 4 PLASMA 100 front panel with parameter description Parameter Description Cutting Current This parameter sets the cutting current Table 5 Cut parameter description for PLASMA 100 ...

Page 15: ...e arc is dependent on the cutting arc voltage and as cutting voltage varies between different classes of electrodes cutting current at any one setting would vary according to the type of electrode in use The operator should use the cutting current range values as a guide and then finally adjust the current setting to suit the application Figure 5 Set up for PLASMA 100 WARNING Before connecting the...

Page 16: ...TORS AND REATURES Figure 6 PLASMA 100 front panel 1 Main Power Switch 2 Amperage Control 3 Post Flow Gas 4 Gas Check Switch 5 2T 4T Switch 6 Digital Meter Amp 7 DC Power Indicator 8 Water Pressure Indicator 9 Gas Indicator 10 Warning Indicator 11 AC Power Indicator ...

Page 17: ... machine to insure that they are tight and the wires are not frayed or overheated Inspect internal wiring of machine for loose or frayed connections tighten or repair as necessary It would also be advisable to check connections to wire feeders fixtures etc at this time Any damaged cable or hoses should be replaced DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE is present internally even with the control power switch in the ...

Page 18: ...tting torch damage 2 Gas hose is cut 3 Solenoid value damage 1 Replace cutting torch 2 Replace gas hose 3 Replace solenoid value 4 PCM mode no pilot Arc starts d Gas flow continues have spark 1 Cutting torch damage 2 Poor Electrode or Tip 3 Pilot Arc PCB damage 1 Replace cutting torch 2 Replace Electrode or Tip 3 Replace pilot Arc PCB 5 PCM mode unstable Arc 1 Electrode or tip damage 2 Cutting tor...

Page 19: ...pply voltage Defective control circuit Have an accredited KENZO service agent inspect then repair the cutter 3 Cutting current reduces when cutting Poor work lead connection to the work piece Ensure that the work lead has a positive electrical connection to the work piece 4 No gas flow when the torch trigger switch is depressed A Gas hose is cut B Gas passage contains impurities C Gas regulator tu...

Page 20: ...outputting and giving the red candle demonstration warning 8 3 Ambient temperatures high when big electric current long time continuous working the cutting machine has stopped because of the heat outputting gets down until the temperature drop only then restores 8 4 When cutting machines do not use temporarily its depository should maintain dryly cleanly The environment relative humidity is not bi...

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