Model 3710 Plasma Control Console
Operator’s
Manual
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Issued: 03/11
Page 24
Operating Features
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Critical orifice gas flow control
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Supply pressure gauges
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Built-in PC-100 power supply controller with digital voltage and
amperage displays
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Solid-state controls
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Two powder feeder control (exclusive either-or)
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Auxiliary power on/off control
Safety Features
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NFPA Type “Z” purging with audio/visual alarm
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24 V DC purge circuit
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Remote E-stop box
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Stainless steel flammable gas plumbing
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Safety interlocks
Power Control
The Model 3710 operates with the Model PS-1000 60 kW or HPS-100 100
kW three-phase, constant current DC plasma power supplies. The PC-100
Control Module (integral to the 3710 console) regulates power from the
either power supply and allows the user to set plasma current before gun
ignition.
PC-100 controls include status indicator lights for:
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UNIT READY condition
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FAN ON condition
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TRANSFORMER TEMP HIGH condition
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RECTIFIER TEMP HIGH condition
Plus:
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Digital volt and amp meters
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Knobs to set:
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Maximum current limit
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Current level for secondary gas introduction.
