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ADVANCECUT 65
Electrical Connection
The ADVANCECUT 65 is designed to operate on a 3
phase 20A 400V AC power supply.
Operating with a lower current rated supply circuit
will reduce the rated maximum output and duty cycle
performance.
Compressed Air Requirements
A reliable and consistent supply of clean dry com-
pressed air is essential for proper operation. Although
the machine contains its own internal air supply filtra-
tion system it is recommended the compressed air
supply should have external filtration in the line feed-
ing the machine, both a standard water trap (sintered
bronze filter) and also a coalescing filter (for oil in
air). The air requirement is a minimum of 120 l/min
(4.5cfm) Free Air Delivery (FAD) at 75psi pressure.
This normally means the compressor must be a belt
drive model or if a direct drive it must have a motor
power of 2.5HP or greater.
The air must be dry and free of oil and moisture
(normally a symptom of older, worn out compres-
sors). The air hose must also be of sufficient size
(3/8”/10mm minimum) to supply the machine
Operating Environment
Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper
cooling for the ADVANCECUT 65. Ensure that the
machine is placed on a stable level surface where
clean cool air can easily flow through the unit. The
has electrical components and control circuit boards
which may be damaged by excessive dust and dirt, so
a clean operating environment is important for reli-
able product life.
Quick Start Guide - Plasma Cutter Installation
Basic Operation
1.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
earth connection socket (7) Connect the earth
clamp to the work piece. Contact with the work
piece must be firm contact with clean, bare metal,
with no corrosion, paint or scale at the contact
point.
1.2 Connect the plasma torch to the machine central
connector (8) ensuring the collar is done up firmly.
1.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power us-
ing the mains input power lead. Switch the mains
power switch to ‘on’ to power up the machine.
1.4 Connect the compressed air supply to the filter/
regulator inlet (11). Check the air pressure (10).
Trigger the air flow using the ‘set’ function (6),
check the air pressure again and adjust if neces-
sary. Return the switch to ‘run’ position.
1.4 Select the output current using the current control
knob (1). You are now ready to plasma cut!
ate at 40 amps for 2 minutes and then the unit will
need to be rested for 8 minutes. All duty cycle ratings
are based on an ambient air temperature of 40°C with
50% humidity, which is the international standard for
such a rating. In an environment with temperatures
exceeding 40°C, the duty cycle will be less than stat-
ed. In ambient temperature less than 40°C, duty cycle
performance will be higher.
