Hypertherm Powermax45 XP User Manual

Contents
Powermax45 XP Operator Manual 809240 11
5 Set Up the Machine Torch ...................................................................................................... 87
Machine torch components, dimensions, weights ...................................................................................... 88
Components............................................................................................................................................. 88
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 88
Weights..................................................................................................................................................... 89
Mount the torch ................................................................................................................................................... 89
Remove the gear rack ............................................................................................................................ 89
Disassemble the machine torch........................................................................................................... 90
Assemble the machine torch................................................................................................................ 92
Align the torch...................................................................................................................................................... 94
6 Configure Controls for Mechanized Cutting........................................................................ 95
Machine torch setup overview ......................................................................................................................... 95
Set up the plasma system and machine torch for mechanized cutting...................................... 96
Connect the remote-start pendant ................................................................................................................. 97
Connect the machine interface cable ............................................................................................................ 98
External cables that do not use voltage divider board.................................................................... 98
External cables that use voltage divider board................................................................................. 99
Installation of the machine interface cable ..................................................................................... 100
Machine interface pinout ........................................................................................................ 100
Machine interface cable signals............................................................................................ 101
Set the 5-position voltage divider ........................................................................................ 101
Access raw arc voltage .................................................................................................................................. 102
Connect an optional RS-485 serial interface cable ................................................................................ 103
External serial port cables .................................................................................................................. 104
Remote mode........................................................................................................................................ 104
7 Cut with the Machine Torch................................................................................................. 105
Choose the consumables .............................................................................................................................. 105
Mechanized shielded consumables................................................................................................. 106
Mechanized shielded consumables with ohmic retaining cap................................................... 106
FineCut shielded consumables with ohmic retaining cap.......................................................... 107
FineCut unshielded consumables.................................................................................................... 107
Consumable life................................................................................................................................................ 107
Understand and optimize cut quality ........................................................................................................... 108
Cut or bevel angle................................................................................................................................ 108
Dross....................................................................................................................................................... 109
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Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Specifications

General

Output Current	10-45 A
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Torch Style	Handheld or mechanized
Input Voltage	50/60 Hz
Cutting Thickness	12 mm (1/2")
Cutting Capacity	16 mm (5/8 in)
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.2 bar