Hypertherm Powermax 65 Operator's Manual

powermax 65/85 Operator Manual 4-1
Section 4
OPERATION
In this section:
Controls and indicators .................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Rear controls ............................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Front controls and LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
Status screen ........................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Operating the Powermax65 or Powermax85 .............................................................................................. 4-9
Connect the electrical power, gas supply, and torch lead ............................................................ 4-9
Attach the work lead to the power supply .......................................................................................4-10
Attach the work clamp to the workpiece .........................................................................................4-11
Turn ON the system ..............................................................................................................................4-12
Set the operating mode switch ..........................................................................................................4-12
Check the indicators .............................................................................................................................4-13
Manually adjusting the gas pressure .................................................................................................4-13
Adjusting the current (amperage) ......................................................................................................4-14
Understanding duty-cycle limitations ................................................................................................4-15
Using the hand torch .......................................................................................................................................4-16
Operate the safety trigger ...................................................................................................................4-16
Hand torch cutting hints ......................................................................................................................4-17
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece.....................................................................................4-18
Pierce a workpiece ................................................................................................................................4-19
Gouge a workpiece ..............................................................................................................................4-20
Common hand-cutting faults ..............................................................................................................4-23

Hypertherm Powermax 65 Specifications

General

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)	300 VDC
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Maximum Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1" (25 mm)
Input Voltage	200-600 V, 1/3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Output Current	20 – 65 A
Duty Cycle	50% @ 65 A
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.7 scfm @ 85 psi
Torch Lead Length	25 ft (7.6 m)
Maximum Cut Capacity (Aluminum)	5/8" (16 mm)
Severance Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1-1/4" (32 mm)
Maximum Severance Thickness	1-1/4 in (32 mm)
Gas Type	Air/Nitrogen
Torch Options	Hand Torch, Mechanized Torch