Hypertherm Powermax 65 Operator's Manual

powermax 65/85 Operator Manual 2-1
Section 2
POWER SUPPLY SETUP
In this section:
Unpack the Powermax65 or Powermax85 system .................................................................................... 2-2
Claims ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Position the power supply................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Prepare the electrical power ........................................................................................................................... 2-4
Install a line-disconnect switch ............................................................................................................ 2-5
Requirements for grounding ................................................................................................................. 2-5
Power connection for the Powermax65 ....................................................................................................... 2-6
Single-phase power cord (not for CE model) ............................................................................................. 2-7
Three-phase power cord — plug installation............................................................................................... 2-7
Power connection for the Powermax85 ....................................................................................................... 2-8
Single-phase power cord (not for CE model) ............................................................................................. 2-9
Single-phase power cord installation ...............................................................................................2-10
Three-phase power cord — plug installation.............................................................................................2-11
Extension cord recommendations ................................................................................................................2-11
Extension cord specifications .............................................................................................................2-12
Engine-driven generator recommendations ....................................................................................2-13
Prepare the gas supply ...................................................................................................................................2-14
Additional gas filtration .........................................................................................................................2-14
Connect the gas supply .......................................................................................................................2-15

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