Hypertherm Powermax 85

TABLE OF CONTENTS
viii powermax 65/85 Service Manual
Section 3
Torch Setup
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Consumable life .......................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Hand torch setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................3-3
Choose the hand torch consumables .....................................................................................................................................3-4
Hand torch consumables ...........................................................................................................................................................3-5
Install the hand torch consumables ..........................................................................................................................................3-6
Machine torch setup...............................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Converting an M65/M85 torch to an M65m/M85m torch .................................................................................................3-8
Mount the torch .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Choose the machine torch consumables ............................................................................................................................ 3-12
Machine torch consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-12
Install the machine torch consumables ................................................................................................................................ 3-15
Aligning the torch ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-15
Connecting an optional remote-start pendant ................................................................................................................... 3-16
Connecting an optional machine interface cable ............................................................................................................... 3-17
Connecting the torch lead ................................................................................................................................................................. 3-22
Using the cut charts ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3-23
Estimated kerf-width compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 3-24
85 A shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-26
65 A shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-30
45 A shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-34
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consumables ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-38
85 A unshielded consumables ............................................................................................................................................... 3-41
65 A unshielded consumables ............................................................................................................................................... 3-45
45 A unshielded consumables ............................................................................................................................................... 3-49
Section 4
Operation
Controls and indicators .........................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Rear controls .................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Front controls and LEDs .............................................................................................................................................................4-2
Status screen ................................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Operating the Powermax65 or Powermax85 ...................................................................................................................................4-6
Connect the electrical power, gas supply, and torch lead .................................................................................................4-6
Attach the work lead to the power supply ..............................................................................................................................4-7
Attach the work clamp to the workpiece ................................................................................................................................4-8
Turn ON the system .....................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Set the operating mode switch .................................................................................................................................................4-9
Check the indicators ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-10
Manually adjusting the gas pressure ..................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Adjusting the current (amperage) .......................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Understanding duty-cycle limitations .................................................................................................................................... 4-12