Hypertherm powermax45 Operator's Manual

TORCH SETUP
powermax 45 Operator Manual 3-29
Accessing raw arc voltage
If you should need to access raw arc voltage, contact your Hypertherm distributor or authorized
Hypertherm repair facility for assistance.
WARNING:
HIGH VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
Connecting directly to the plasma circuit for access to raw arc voltage
increases the risk of shock hazard, energy hazard, and fire hazard in the
event of a single fault. The output voltage and the output current of the
circuit are specified on the data plate.
Refer to the following table when connecting the Powermax45 to a torch height controller or CNC
controller with a machine interface cable.
Signal Type Notes
Connector
sockets
Cable wires
Start
(start
plasma)
Input
Normally open.
18 VDC open circuit voltage at
START terminals. Requires dry
contact closure to activate.
3, 4 Green, black
Transfer
(start
machine
motion)
Output
Normally open. Dry contact closure
when the arc transfers.
120 VAC/1 A maximum at the
machine interface relay or switching
device (supplied by the customer).
12, 14 Red, black
Ground Ground 13
Voltage
divider
Output
Divided arc signal of 20:1, 21.1:1,
30:1, 40:1, 50:1 (provides a
maximum of 18 V).
5, 6 Black, white

Hypertherm powermax45 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	powermax45
Category	Welding System
Language	English