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FineLine Advanced Process Controller 

BK8053-000117 Rev B 

This information is subject to the controls of the Export Administration Regulations [EAR]. This information shall not be provided to 

non-U.S. persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR. 

Page 12 of 46 

2.2 System Components 

2.2.1 Standard Component s 

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 FineLine Advanced Process Controller (APC) ............................... BK300370 

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 FineLine Premiere Piercing Additive .............................................. BK300372 

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 Additive Reservoir Assembly ......................................................... BK300385 

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 Pierce Head Body .......................................................................... BK602640 

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 Pierce Head Outer Cap ................................................................. BK602378 

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 Pierce Head Shield Cap (300A) ..................................................... BK602376 

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 Pierce Head Shield Cap (80A, 140A, 170A, 300A) ........................ BK602377 

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 Pierce Head Hose .......................................................................... BK300384 

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 Power Adapter Cable ..................................................................... BK300381 

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 RS-485 Communication Cable ...................................................... BK300376 

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 Ethernet Cable w/ Bayonet ............................................................. K4907-XX 

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 Water Shield Hose ......................................................................... BK300378 

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 Water Inlet Hose ...................................................................... BK300382-XX 

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 Treatment Filter Housing ............................................................... BK500509 

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 Treatment Filter Cartridge ............................................................... KP4730-1 

NOTE: -XX defines length in feet. Refer to Section 6.2 for available lengths. 

 

2.2.2 Supplied Optionally 

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 Water Supply Hose ................................................................... BK300387-25 

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 Air Supply Hose ....................................................................... BK200364-XX 

 

2.2.3 Supplied by OEM or End User 

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 FineLine APC Ground Cable 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for FineLine BK300370

Page 1: ...tside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Operator s Manual FineLine Advanced Process Controller Save for future reference Date Purchased Code ex 10859 Serial ex U1060512345 THELINCOLNELECTRICCOMPANY BK8053 000117 Rev B IssueDate 9 12 22 22801 St Clair Avenue Cleveland OH 44117 1199 U S A Lincoln Global Inc All Rights Reserved Phone 1 216 481 8100 www lincolnelectric com ...

Page 2: ...ling high quality welding equipment consumables and cutting equipment Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations On occasion purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant o...

Page 3: ...tion 8 1 10 Safety Standards Booklet Index 9 2 0 Specifications 11 2 1 System Description 11 2 2 System Components 12 2 3 FineLine Advanced Process Controller APC 13 2 4 FineLine Premium Piercing Additive and Reservoir 14 2 5 Pierce Head Assembly 15 2 6 Compressed Air Supply 16 2 7 Water Supply 16 2 8 Water Treatment Filter 17 2 9 End of Life WEEE 18 3 0 Installation 19 3 1 Component Placement 19 ...

Page 4: ...ry to the requirements of the EAR Page 4 of 46 5 0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 35 5 1 Routine Maintenance 36 5 2 Troubleshooting 37 6 0 Parts List 39 6 1 Pierce Head Assembly 39 6 2 Hoses and Cables 40 6 3 Treatment Filter 41 6 4 Additive Additive Reservoir Assembly 41 7 0 Wiring Flow Diagrams 43 7 1 APC Wiring Diagram 43 7 2 APC Flow Diagram 44 Appendix A Single Edge Start SES 45 A 1 SES Oper...

Page 5: ...eq WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65warnings ca gov 1 3 Ultraviolet Radiation Protection Plasma cutting produces ultraviolet radiation similar to a welding arc This ultraviolet radiation can cause skin and eye burns For this reason it is essential that proper protection be worn The eyes are best protected by using safety glasses or a welding helmet with an AWS No 12 shade or ISO 4850 No...

Page 6: ...olvents should be removed from the area prior to cutting Galvanized metal can produce harmful gases during the cutting process Ensure proper ventilation and use breathing equipment when cutting these materials Certain metals coated with or containing lead cadmium zinc beryllium and mercury produce harmful toxins Do not cut these metals unless all people subjected to the fumes wear proper air breat...

Page 7: ...to the input power ground stud on the Power Supply Make sure the connection is securely tightened Make sure the positive output work ground of the Power Supply is connected to a bare metal area on the cutting table A driven ground rod should be placed no further than five feet from this connection Make sure this ground point on the cutting table is used as the star ground point for all other groun...

Page 8: ...d by the U S Compressed Gas Association CGA American Welding Society AWS Canadian Standards Association CSA or other local or national codes Compressed gas cylinders should be maintained properly Never attempt to use a cylinder that is leaking cracked or has other signs of physical damage All gas cylinders should be secured to a wall or rack to prevent accidental knock over If a compressed gas cyl...

Page 9: ...rocesses obtainable from the American Welding Society 550 NW LeJeune Road Miami FL 33126 ANSI Standard Z41 1 Standard For Men s Safety Toe Footwear obtainable from the American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street New York NY 10036 ANSI Standard Z49 2 Fire Prevention in the Use of Cutting and Welding Processes obtainable from the American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Stree...

Page 10: ...res obtainable from the Compressed Gas Association 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 1004 Arlington VA 22202 CGA booklet TB 3 Hose Line Flashback Arrestors obtainable from the Compressed Gas Association 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 1004 Arlington VA 22202 CSA Standard W117 2 Safety in Welding Cutting and Allied Processes obtainable from Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Boulevard T...

Page 11: ...lasma System providing the following features and functionality Advanced Piercing Minimizes plate top spatter by use of a Premium Piercing Additive and a Secondary Shield during piercing Dispersal of the Premium Piercing Additive and Secondary Shield are provided by the Pierce Head Assembly an add on to the LC300M Torch H2O Shield Provides for the use of water H2O in place of shield gas for cuttin...

Page 12: ...e BK300372 Additive Reservoir Assembly BK300385 Pierce Head Body BK602640 Pierce Head Outer Cap BK602378 Pierce Head Shield Cap 300A BK602376 Pierce Head Shield Cap 80A 140A 170A 300A BK602377 Pierce Head Hose BK300384 Power Adapter Cable BK300381 RS 485 Communication Cable BK300376 Ethernet Cable w Bayonet K4907 XX Water Shield Hose BK300378 Water Inlet Hose BK300382 XX Treatment Filter Housing B...

Page 13: ...ovided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 13 of 46 2 3 FineLine Advanced Process Controller APC Part Number BK300370 Weight 15 7 lbs 7 1 kg Physical Dimensions and Mounting 6 51 165mm 7 30 185mm 11 08 281mm 2 70 69mm 4 56 116mm 4 56 116mm 3 MOUNTING HOLES Ø 0 28 7 1mm FOR M6 BOLTS ...

Page 14: ...e Part Number BK300372 Container 1 U S Gallon 3 78 L Refer to the Safety Data Sheet SDS for complete information regarding first aid handling storage transportation and proper disposal Additive Reservoir Assembly w Pump Hose Cable BK300385 Discharge Pressure 30 psi 2 07 bar Capacity 2 Quart 1 89 L Weight Reservoir Pump Additive 5 0 lbs 2 3 kg Additive Pump Hose BK300379 Length 6 ft 1 8m Pump Contr...

Page 15: ...ion outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 15 of 46 2 5 Pierce Head Assembly Pierce Head Body BK602640 Pierce Head Outer Cap BK602378 Pierce Head Shield Cap 300A BK602376 Pierce Head Shield Cap 80A 140A 170A 200A BK602377 Pierce Head Assembly Weight 0 80 lbs 0 36 kg Physical Dimensions and Mounting LC300M Torches shown for reference LC300M Quick Disconnect Torch Hea...

Page 16: ...ressor 3 8 inside diameter hose required for inlet air connection Quick connect fittings must not be used 2 7 Water Supply Maximum Flow Rate 0 50 GPM 1 9 LPM Minimum Input Pressure 40 psi 2 76 bar Maximum Input Pressure 125 psi 8 62 bar Total Dissolved Solids TDS 60 ppm Calcium Magnesium 40 ppm pH 6 5 to 8 0 The system includes a 5 micron filter for water treatment If water has high mineral conten...

Page 17: ...nformation shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 17 of 46 2 8 Water Treatment Filter Filter Cartridge KP4730 1 Inlet Fitting on Filter Housing NPT Female Physical Dimensions and Mounting 8 mounting screws provided 14 50 368mm 4 98 126mm ...

Page 18: ...as to be disposal for recycling in accordance with Directive 2012 19 EU WEEE information about the dismantling of product and Critical Raw Material CRM present in the product can be found at www lincolnelectriceurope com Item Component Material for recovery CRM Selective treatment 1 Enclosure Steel 2 Manifolds 2 total Aluminum Si 7 g Mg 12 g 3 Output fittings 7 total Brass Stainless Steel 4 Extern...

Page 19: ...interference from the arc starting circuit it is recommended that the APC be mounted as far as possible 2 ft 0 61m from the torch leads with the control cables routed away from the torch leads All control communication cables must be routed with a minimum separation of 2 ft 0 61m from the torch leads and a minimum separation of 6 in 152mm from the power leads Ensure the port on the side of the APC...

Page 20: ...ary to the requirements of the EAR Page 20 of 46 3 2 Bend Radius for Cables and Hoses Type Minimum Bend Radius Power Adapter Cable BK300381 5 5 140mm RS 485 Communication Cable BK300376 5 5 140mm Pump Control Cable BK300377 2 04 52mm Water Shield Hose BK300378 5 0 127mm Additive Pump Hose BK300379 5 0 127mm Air Supply Hose BK200364 XX 6 2 157mm Water Supply Hose BK300387 25 5 0 127mm Water Inlet H...

Page 21: ...rd FineLine Plasma System See legend for details Figure 1 APC Connection Diagram Ethernet Router Switch APC Input APC Output GC Input GC Output LC300M Torch Additive Reservoir Air Water Shield Hose RS 485 Communication Cable Ethernet Cable Water Inlet Hose Power Adapter Cable Air Supply Hose LEGEND Standard FineLine Plasma System Supplied with APC Option Supplied Optionally Supplied by OEM End Use...

Page 22: ...rmation is subject to the controls of the Export Administration Regulations EAR This information shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 22 of 46 BLANK ...

Page 23: ...s seal The fittings are subject to damage if over tightened Refer to Figure 2 for all APC Input Connections Water Inlet Hose BK300382 XX 1 Install the two provided bushings BK715061 into the Treatment Filter Housing BK500509 using thread paste or equivalent 2 Connect the Water Supply Hose from water supply to the input IN of the Filter Housing Connect the Water Inlet Hose from the output OUT of th...

Page 24: ...ation Regulations EAR This information shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 24 of 46 Figure 2 APC Input Connections From Air Supply From Water Supply Air Additive H2O APC Additive Reservoir Treatment Filter ...

Page 25: ...ect Shield Hose from bushing on the output side of the Gas Controller This connection is labelled with the symbol While holding bulkhead connector with a wrench to prevent it from turning remove bushing from on the output side of the Gas Controller This connection is labelled with the symbol While holding bulkhead connector with a wrench to prevent it from turning install provided Tee Fitting BK71...

Page 26: ...ny means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 26 of 46 Connect the 90 degree end of the Water Shield Hose to the output side of the APC This connection is labelled with the symbol Pierce Head Hose BK300384 Connect the Pierce Head Hose to the output side of the APC labelled as shown below Gas Controller APC Tee Fitting Shield Hose to Torch Leads APC...

Page 27: ...n to complete Step 3 Thread the Pierce Head Outer Cap BK602378 onto the Torch until hand tight Pull down on the Pierce Head Body until it seats tight to the lip on the Pierce Head Outer Cap There should be no gap between the Pierce Head Body and Pierce Head Outer Cap see detail Thread on the Pierce Head Shield Cap BK602376 BK602377 onto the Pierce Head Body until hand tight Connect the Pierce Head...

Page 28: ...C to P5 on the Gas Controller RS 485 bus must be terminated properly Refer to Section 5 2 2 Ethernet Cable K4907 XX 2 Connect the Ethernet Cable from APC to Ethernet Router Switch APC Ground Cable 3 Connect the APC ground cable user supplied to the ground stud on the APC labelled with the symbol shown and to the star ground point for the cutting system Make sure that good metal to metal contact is...

Page 29: ...ns EAR This information shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 29 of 46 Figure 3 Control Cable Connections Gas Controller APC Additive Reservoir PS Interconnect Cable To Ethernet Router Switch To Star Ground P8 P10 P7 P1 P4 ...

Page 30: ...ill the Reservoir Unscrew the cap from the top of the Additive Reservoir Pour 2 quarts 1 8 liters of approved FineLine Premium Piercing Additive BK300372 through a funnel and into the reservoir The full level is the bottom of the reservoir neck Replace the reservoir cap 3 9 Commissioning Once the APC has been installed and all connections have been made the System needs to be commissioned to inclu...

Page 31: ...mmissioned with the System then the following features and functionality are available Advanced Piercing parameters are automatically applied to specific materials and thicknesses in which case the normal piercing parameters are automatically overridden Make sure to reference the Parameters Screen for process parameters when using APC H2O Shield is enabled by choosing either H2O Aluminum or H2O St...

Page 32: ...ses is the default behavior as shown below however some Torch Height Controls require one CNC start signal or Single Edge Start SES Refer to Appendix A for more information Receipt of initial edge of CNC Start Signal Initiates IHS sequence APC dispenses additive onto plate through Pierce Head during IHS sequence IHS sequence complete Receipt of second edge of CNC Start Signal Pilot Arc initiated n...

Page 33: ...eturn to the ready state oAdvanced Piercing parameters are applied to only specific material types and thicknesses When Advanced Piercing parameters are not applied no additive is dispensed and no secondary shield is used 4 3 Operational Sequence H2O Shield Select H2O Stainless Steel or H2O Aluminum for the Material Type Follows the normal operational sequence found in the FineLine Plasma System M...

Page 34: ...trary to the requirements of the EAR Page 34 of 46 4 5 FineLine User Interface 4 5 1 Status Screen With the APC installed and commissioned the Gas Controller s Application LED changes from green to light blue The light blue Heartbeat LED indicates APC status The green Heartbeat LED indicates Gas Controller status 4 5 2 Material Types for H2O Shield To use the H2O Shield feature press the Material ...

Page 35: ... should install use or service this equipment WARNING Fan Blades Are Sharp Keep hands hair clothing and tools away from the fans inside the cooling system WARNING Capacitor failure can injure and or cause property damage Large electrolytic capacitors store large amounts of energy even after power has been removed from the System Wait at least five minutes after turning off power and then use a vol...

Page 36: ...f the APC Using clean dry compressed air 30 psi maximum blow out all accumulated dust inside the unit Verify that all PC board connectors are installed securely then replace cover 5 1 2 Pierce Head Additive Reservoir Cables and Hoses Verify that all hose connections are tight and that there are no leaks Only tighten the fittings enough to make a seal The fittings are subject to damage if over tigh...

Page 37: ...tem manual for more information about error codes and event logs Source APC Event Code Hex Description Possible Resolution 5888 0x1700 RTC FAILED TO INIT UART Fatal error Cycle power to System If issue persists report to Lincoln Electric service department 5889 0x1701 RTC FAILED TO CONNECT UART INTERRUPT 5952 0x1740 RTC QUEUE BUFFER FULL 5953 0x1741 RTC QUEUE BUFFER EMPTY 5954 0x1742 RTC TRANSMIT ...

Page 38: ...two end components are to be terminated The APC and Gas Controller have internal termination resistors which can be set via a DIP Switch The DIP Switch is set ON terminated by default at the factory If the APC and Gas Controller are the only two components connected to the bus no action is required If other components more than two are connected to the bus the termination for each must be set acco...

Page 39: ...ts of the EAR Page 39 of 46 6 0 Parts List For the most up to date parts list refer to Lincoln Electric s Service Navigator parts lincolnelectric com or contact your Lincoln Electric service department for the following components FineLine Advanced Process Controller BK300370 6 1 Pierce Head Assembly Item Part Number Description 1 BK602640 Pierce Head Body 2 BK1111 200322 O Ring 3 BK602378 Pierce ...

Page 40: ...able Part Number Length BK300381 16 inches 406mm 6 2 3 RS 485 Communication Cable Part Number Length BK300376 16 inches 406mm 6 2 4 Ethernet Cable w Bayonet Part Number Length K4907 XX Where XX is the length in feet 25 50 75 100 125 ft lengths available 6 2 5 Water Shield Hose Part Number Length BK300378 8 inches 203mm 6 2 6 Water Inlet Hose Part Number Length BK300382 XX Where XX is the length in...

Page 41: ...es contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 41 of 46 6 3 Treatment Filter Part Number Description BK500509 Filter Housing KP4730 1 Filter Cartridge BK300386 Filter Bracket 6 4 Additive Additive Reservoir Assembly Part Number Length BK300372 FineLine Premium Piercing Additive 1 Gallon 3 78L BK300385 Additive Reservoir Assembly includes Reservoir Pump Pump Control Cable and Additive Pump Hose BK...

Page 42: ...rmation is subject to the controls of the Export Administration Regulations EAR This information shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 42 of 46 BLANK ...

Page 43: ... the controls of the Export Administration Regulations EAR This information shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 43 of 46 7 0 Wiring Flow Diagrams 7 1 APC Wiring Diagram ...

Page 44: ... Export Administration Regulations EAR This information shall not be provided to non U S persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 44 of 46 7 2 APC Flow Diagram Pierce Head H2O Shield Air Additive No Connection No Connection H2O ...

Page 45: ...ation outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR Page 45 of 46 Appendix A Single Edge Start SES By default the FineLine System requries two CNC start signal pulses a k a Double Edge Start DES in order to initiate the plasma arc Some Torch Height Controls like Inova require one CNC start signal Enabling Single Edge Start modifies the operational sequence based upon the timing...

Page 46: ...urny Right click SESU exe and select Run as administrator Command prompt dialog will display FLGC and APC info Close dialog after complete NVR updated successfully Power OFF wall power to FineLine System wait 30 seconds then power ON FineLine System Verify Torch Height Control single edge start is functional by checking IHS and cutting process NOTE the THC may require Burny Arc Hold Enable FLxxx M...

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