Hypertherm Powermax 85

TABLE OF CONTENTS
powermax 65/85 Service Manual ix
Using the hand torch ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Operate the safety trigger ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Hand torch cutting hints .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece......................................................................................................................... 4-15
Pierce a workpiece .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Gouge a workpiece .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-17
Common hand-cutting faults .................................................................................................................................................. 4-20
Using the machine torch .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-21
Ensure the torch and table are set up correctly ................................................................................................................. 4-21
Understand and optimize cut quality ..................................................................................................................................... 4-21
To pierce a workpiece using the machine torch ................................................................................................................ 4-23
Common machine-cutting faults ............................................................................................................................................ 4-24
Section 5
Troubleshooting and System Tests
Controls and indicators .........................................................................................................................................................................5-3
Theory of operation .................................................................................................................................................................................5-4
General ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5-4
200-600 V CSA 1- or 3-phase power supply functional description .............................................................................5-4
380/400 V CE 3-phase power supply functional description ...........................................................................................5-5
Sequence of operation ................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Troubleshooting preparation ................................................................................................................................................................5-7
Test equipment .............................................................................................................................................................................5-7
Troubleshooting procedures and sequence ..........................................................................................................................5-7
External inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................5-9
Internal inspection ........................................................................................................................................................................5-9
Initial resistance check ...........................................................................................................................................................................5-9
Check the power switch .............................................................................................................................................................5-9
Hypertherm IGBT tester .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-12
Indicator LEDs and device tests ............................................................................................................................................ 5-12
IGBT test preparation ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-13
IGBT device test using the Hypertherm tester ................................................................................................................... 5-14
Troubleshoot the Hypertherm IGBT tester .......................................................................................................................... 5-14
Schematic for building an IGBT tester ................................................................................................................................. 5-15
IGBT device test using a non-Hypertherm tester .............................................................................................................. 5-16
200-600V CSA power supply overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5-17
380/400V CE power supply overview............................................................................................................................................ 5-18
200-600V CSA power supply overview (power board removed) ........................................................................................... 5-19
380/400V CE power supply overview (power board removed) ............................................................................................... 5-20