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ADVANCECUT 45

PLASMA CUTTER

www.strata.co.nz

230V 50HZ

SINGLE

PHASE

IGBT

INVERTER

TECHNOLOGY

DIRECT

CURRENT

OUTPUT

POWER

FACTOR

CORRECTION

SPIKE/

GENERATOR

SAFE

INTELLIGENT

PROTECTION

SYSTEM

IP23 CORROSION

& SALT SPRAY

RESISTANT

MULTI-VOLTAGE

INPUT POWER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT!

To qualify for full 36 month warranty, you must register within 30 days of purchase. See inside for details.

Read these Operating Instructions Completely before attempting to use this machine. Save this manual and

keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for

your protection. Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand anything in this manual.

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Page 1: ...ER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT To qualify for full 36 month warranty you must register within 30 days of purchase See inside for details Read these Operating Instructions Completely before attemp...

Page 2: ...ur Warranty Now Standard warranty without registration is 12 months To qualify for an extended full 36 month warranty on your purchase you must register within 30 days of purchase You will need a A co...

Page 3: ...11 4 6 Torch Error Light 11 4 7 Cutting Active Light 11 5 POWER COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY 12 5 1 Electrical Connection 12 5 2 Extension Leads 12 5 3 Generator Use 12 5 3 1 Generator Size 12 5 3 2 Generat...

Page 4: ...1 How does Plasma Cutting work 24 10 2 Duty Cycle Rating 24 10 3 Pilot Arc System 24 10 4 Plasma Torch Parts Wear Replacement 25 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 12 KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES 27 13 SAFETY 28 13 1 Store...

Page 5: ...ase Factory Fitting Supply Plug Rating 15A E ective Input Current I1e 15A Maximum Input Current I1max 21A Output Terminal Earth Dinse style 35 50 Protection Class IP23 Cutting Current Output 20 40A Du...

Page 6: ...et Positive 3 2 Machine Rear 5 240V AC Mains Power Input Lead 6 Mains Power Switch 7 Air Regulator Adjustment Knob 8 Air Regulator Gauge 9 Compressed Air Inlet Connection 10 Air Regulator 11 Air Filte...

Page 7: ...forated Sheet Cutting Mode Indicator Light 17 Normal Cutting Mode Indicator Light 18 Air Test Mode Indicator Light 19 Cutting Active Indicator Light 20 Torch Error Indicator Light 21 Error Over Temper...

Page 8: ...r Test Mode Normal Cutting Mode Perforated Plate Cutting Mode Torch Error Cutting Active Single phase Inverter power source DC Plasma Cutting Function Power Supply Connection Single Phase Direct Curre...

Page 9: ...1 3 Perforated Cutting This is the cutting mode is used for cutting perforated plate or expanded mesh In this mode the plasma arc will be maintained while the torch is passing over the holes or expans...

Page 10: ...urning clockwise will decrease pressure 4 Once correct Air Pressure is set push the Air Regulator Adjustment Knob 7 down to lock it in position 5 Change Cutting Mode selection to desired cutting Mode...

Page 11: ...Figure 9 4 6 Torch Error Light The Torch Error Light 20 illuminates when there is an issue detected with torch system or air supply For safety and protection of the operator and the torch cutting outp...

Page 12: ...a recommended generator size is minimum 10kVa 5 3 2 Generator Quality Warranty Limitations Avoid using poor low quality generators as these have the greatest risk of power spikes etc A suitable quali...

Page 13: ...sintered bronze lter and also a coalescing lter for oil in air The air must be dry and free of oil and moisture often a symptom of older worn out compressors 5 4 2 Air Compressor Air Supply The air r...

Page 14: ...vides adequate protection against solid objects greater than 12mm and direct protection from vertical drops Under no circumstances should the unit be operated or connected in a micro environment that...

Page 15: ...Refer to 4 2 Amperage Adjustment 10 You are now ready to cut 7 2 Cutting 1 Hold the Spacer on the work piece so the centre of the Torch Tip is aligned to the edge of the material 2 Pull the torch Tri...

Page 16: ...ttom of the material should either be perpendicular or lag behind at an angle up to 15o The result should be a clean cut with limited dross Too Fast this will either not cut right through the material...

Page 17: ...es it a lot easier and gives increased tip life 7 6 Direction of Cut The plasma gas stream swirls as it leaves the torch to maintain a smooth column of gas This swirl e ect results in one side of a cu...

Page 18: ...Do not use more output current than is necessary and adjust speed of cut toward minimizing dross build up on underside of cut Experiment with adjusting current and speed to minimize dross When dross...

Page 19: ...45 is a Strata XT4000PT60 model To view parts for this torch see below table Torch Parts Ref Part No Description 1 XT4008 Spacer 2 XT4007 Retaining Cap 3 XT4006 Swirl Ring 4 XT4005 09 Tip 0 9mm Pk5 5...

Page 20: ...9 Cover Panel 10 Handle 11 Rear Panel 12 Air Regulator Filter 13 On O Switch 14 Cable Clamp 15 Fan Grill 16 Fan 17 Air Solenoid Valve 18 Inductor 19 Solenoid valve bracket 20 Heat Sink 21 Heat Sink 2...

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Page 22: ...8 4 Primary Schematic Circuit Diagram Figure 18 22 www strata co nz ADVANCECUT 45...

Page 23: ...its 9 Check for damaged parts WARNING Before performing cleaning maintenance replacing cables connections make sure the machine is switched o and disconnected from the power supply If damaged before f...

Page 24: ...iod In an environment with temperatures exceeding 40 C the duty cycle will be less than stated In ambient temperature less than 40 C duty cycle performance will be higher There are numerous other fact...

Page 25: ...replaced if broken chipped cracked worn or badly heat damaged The small air holes do wear over time Whilst it is not usually visible with naked eye it can cause the ow swirl of the air to be disrupted...

Page 26: ...nto machine Ensure earth lead is it good condition Dross build up on cuts Material building up heat Allow material to cool then continue cutting Incorrect speed technique Refer to 7 7 Reducing Dross f...

Page 27: ...ion arc for more than 3 seconds ideally start in contact with edge of material Do not start ignition arc in mid air Inadequate air supply pressure too low Check air lters increase air pressure Faulty...

Page 28: ...tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injur...

Page 29: ...re using this machine WARNING Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker The use of a Plasma Cutter is NOT RECOMMENDED for pacema...

Page 30: ...en equipment Anyone not having extensive training in welding and cutting practices should not attempt to use these machines Safe practices are outlined in the Australian Standard AS 1674 2 entitled Sa...

Page 31: ...nexpected situations 13 4 2 Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin CAUTION Arc rays from the plasma cutting process produce intense heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin 1 Use a Weldin...

Page 32: ...visible smoke or ame may not be present for some time after the re has started Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing dangerously reactive or ammable gases vapours liquids and dust Provide adequ...

Page 33: ...mables coatings and cleaners 5 Work in a con ned space only if it is well ventilated or while wearing an air supplied respirator Be sure the breathing air is safe 6 Do not use plasma cutter in locatio...

Page 34: ...rs such as tanks or drums 8 Connect the work lead clamp to the job as close to the plasma cutting area as practical to prevent plasma cutting current from traveling long possibly unknown paths and cau...

Page 35: ...ct lack of proper care and maintenance of the product external damage external circumstances such as contaminated fuel or poor water supply modifications to the product at tempted repair service by a...

Page 36: ...ke or break of any plasma machine Designed in Europe Longer consumables wear life reduced running cost Euro style quick connection Description Details Dimensions incl handle 520L x W150 x H310 mm Stan...

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Page 40: ...our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world wide service network To locate your nearest...

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