Specifications
Spirit200a User’s Manual Rev J
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Airborne Noise Emissions
The Spirit200a system generates high noise levels while cutting.
Depending on the size of the cutting area, distance from the cutting torch,
and arc current cutting level, acceptable noise levels may be exceeded.
Proper ear protection should be used as defined by local or national
codes. The following chart gives the noise levels generated by the
Spirit200a when operating at 200 amps, 135 arc volts. The
measurements were made with a sound level meter.
Distance From Torch
A-Weighted Sound
Pressure Level
C-Weighted Sound
Pressure Level
1 meter horizontal / 1.6
meters above the
workpiece
110 dB
107 dB
The maximum noise level is 127dB at a distance of 3 inches (76.2 mm)
from the torch while cutting at 200 amps, 135 arc volts.