Operation
42 809240 Operator Manual Powermax45 XP
Cutting controls
Mode button – Press this button to toggle between cut mode and gouge/marking
mode. The system automatically adjusts the gas pressure based on:
The mode selected
The torch connected to the power supply
The length of the torch lead
Cut Mode LED (green) – When illuminated, this LED indicates that the system is
ready to perform plasma cutting operations.
Gouge/Marking Mode LED (green) – When illuminated, this LED indicates that the
system is ready to perform plasma gouging or marking operations.
2-digit display – This display shows the output current (10 – 45 A) by default.
When certain system faults occur, this display shows a fault code. See Fault
LEDs and fault codes on page 143.
If you manually adjust the gas pressure, this display shows the gas pressure.
See Adjust the gas pressure manually on page 54.
AMPS LED (green) – When illuminated, this LED indicates that the 2-digit display
shows the cutting current (amperage).
When the 2-digit display shows other values, such as gas pressure or a fault
code, the AMPS LED is not illuminated.
Adjustment knob – Use this knob to set the cutting current between 10 A and 45 A
in 1-unit increments.
You can also use this knob to increase or decrease the gas pressure. See Adjust
the gas pressure manually on page 54.
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