Hypertherm Powermax45 XP User Manual

Contents
Powermax45 XP Operator Manual 809240 9
Connect the gas supply .................................................................................................................................... 34
Gas supply source.................................................................................................................................. 35
High-pressure gas cylinders..................................................................................................... 36
Gas flow rates.......................................................................................................................................... 37
Minimum inlet pressure (while gas is flowing).................................................................................. 37
Cutting........................................................................................................................................... 37
Maximum control gouging (26 – 45 A).................................................................................. 38
Precision gouging / Marking (10 – 25 A).............................................................................. 38
Additional gas filtration........................................................................................................................... 39
2 Operation.................................................................................................................................... 41
Controls and indicators ..................................................................................................................................... 41
ON (I)/OFF(O) power switch ........................................................................................................... 41
Cutting controls....................................................................................................................................... 42
Indicator LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Disable the torch................................................................................................................................................. 44
Warning puffs of air................................................................................................................................ 45
For hand torches ......................................................................................................................... 46
For machine torches................................................................................................................... 46
Operate the plasma system.............................................................................................................................. 46
Step 1 – Install consumables and activate torch ............................................................................ 46
Step 2 – Connect torch lead ............................................................................................................... 48
Step 3 – Connect gas supply.............................................................................................................. 49
Step 4 – Connect work lead and work clamp ................................................................................. 49
Work lead...................................................................................................................................... 49
Work clamp .................................................................................................................................. 50
Step 5 – Connect electric power and turn ON the system.......................................................... 51
Step 6 – Set mode and adjust output current (amperage)........................................................... 51
Cutting expanded metal............................................................................................................. 52
Step 7 – Check cut settings and indicator LEDs............................................................................ 52
What to expect during and after cutting........................................................................................................ 53
Adjust the gas pressure manually ................................................................................................................... 54
Reset the gas pressure.......................................................................................................................... 56
Change the gas pressure values between psi and bar.............................................................................. 57
Understand duty cycle to prevent overheating............................................................................................. 58
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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