Section 2: introduction, 01 scope of manual, 02 power supply general description – Tweco 150XL CE PAK Master Manuel d'utilisation
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION
2.01 Scope of Manual
This manual contains descriptions, operating instructions
and basic maintenance procedures for the CE Automated
PAK Master
®
150XL Plasma Cutting Power Supply. Ser-
vice of this equipment is restricted to properly trained
personnel; unqualified personnel are strictly cautioned
against attempting repairs or adjustments not covered in
this manual, at the risk of voiding the Warranty.
Read this manual thoroughly. A complete understand-
ing of the characteristics and capabilities of this equip-
ment will assure the dependable operation for which it
was designed.
2.02 Power Supply General
Description
Power Supply is designed to cut most metals up to 1-1/2
inches (38 mm) using air, nitrogen, or argon/hydrogen
as the plasma gas. This system is also capable of satisfy-
ing many mechanized gouging applications.
The Automated Power Supply provides 120 amp maxi-
mum output current and includes all control circuitry,
electrical and gas inputs and outputs, pilot circuitry, torch
leads receptacle and a 20 ft (6.1 m) work cable with ring
lug.
The torch used with the Power Supply is available in the
following configuration:
• 180° Machine Torch Head (PCM) with 1-3/8 inch
(34 mm) diameter Mounting Tube with Rack and
Pinion Assembly
Automated system include a machine torch with shielded
leads and a CNC Interface Cable.
NOTES
The power supply can be ordered in various con-
figurations with various options factory installed.
Refer to the supplied Torch Instruction Manual for
more information on the Torch.
Refer to Section 2.04 for list of Power Supply Op-
tions and Accessories.
TM
TM
A-02862
Power Supply
Torch & Leads
Work Cable With
Ring Lug
Figure 2-1 Automated Pak Master 150XL System
The Extra-Cool
TM
Coolant supplied with the Power Supply can
be used in ambient temperatures down to 10° F (-12° C). If the
ambient temperature will be below 10° F (-12° C) then Ultra-
Cool
TM
Coolant should be used. This coolant can be used in
areas where the ambient temperature drops to -27° F (-33° C).
A. Typical System
A typical system configuration will contain the follow-
ing:
• CE Automated Power Supply
• 20 ft (6.1 m) Work Cable with Ring Lug
• PCM Torch with 25 ft (7.6 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m) Leads
length as ordered
• PCM Torch Spare Parts Kit
• CNC Interface Cable, 25 ft (7.6 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m)
length as ordered
• Standard Thermal Arc Coolant - 3 gallons (11.4 li-
ters)
NOTE
Refer to Section 2.04 for complete list of Power Sup-
ply Options and Accessories.
B. Requirements to Complete System
To complete the system, the user needs to provide the
following:
• Connection of supplied Primary Input Power Cable
• Gas Supplies