Hypertherm Powermax 85 Service Manual

Power SuPPly SetuP
powermax 65/85 Service Manual 2-11
Three-phase power cord – plug installation
The Powermax85 power supplies are shipped with an 8 AWG 4-wire power cord on CSA models. A 4 mm
2
, 4-wire
HAR power cord is provided on CE models. To operate the Powermax85, use a plug that meets national and local
electrical codes. The plug must be connected to the power cord by a licensed electrician.
The procedure is similar to installing a single-phase power cord as shown in the section 2-10 Single‑phase power cord
installation. The figure below shows the additional wire connected to L3.
Extension cord recommendations
Any extension cord must have an appropriate wire size for the cord length and system voltage. Usea cord that meets
national and local codes.
The table on the next page provides the recommended gauge sizes for various lengths and input voltages. The lengths
in the tables are the length of the extension cord only; they do not include the power supply’s power cord.
L1
L3
L2

Hypertherm Powermax 85 Specifications

General

Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Cooling Method	Fan-cooled
Input Voltage	200-600V, 3-phase
Current Output	25-85 A
Duty Cycle	60% @ 85 A
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.7 scfm @ 85 psi
Cutting Capacity (Recommended)	1" (25 mm)
Gas Type	Air/Nitrogen