Thermal Dynamics AUTO-CUT 300 XT - SECTION 1: SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY ...............................................................................................................1-1
1.01 Safety Precautions - ENGLISH ...................................................................1-1
1.02 Précautions de sécurité - FRENCH CANADIAN ........................................1-6
SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................2-1
2.01 General Description Of The System ...........................................................2-1
2.02 Plasma Power Supply .................................................................................2-1
2.03 Plasma Cutting Torch ..................................................................................2-1
2.04 System Component Layout .........................................................................2-1
2.05 Power Supply Specifications & Electrical Requirements ............................2-2
2.06 Power Supply Dimensions ..........................................................................2-3
2.07 Power Supply Rear Panel Features ............................................................2-4
2.08 Gas Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-5
2.09 Gas Applications ......................................................................................... 2-5
2.10 XT
TM
-301 Torch Specifications ...................................................................2-6
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................3-1
3.01 Installation Requirements ...........................................................................3-1
3.02 Cables and Leads Identification .................................................................. 3-2
3.03 Cables & Leads Identification .....................................................................3-3
3.04 Position the Power Supply ..........................................................................3-4
3.05 Connect Input Power and Ground Cables ..................................................3-5
3.06 Connect Work Cable to Power Supply ........................................................3-6
3.07 Ground Connections ................................................................................... 3-6
3.08 Ground Connections ................................................................................... 3-7
3.09 Connect Gas and Coolant Supply Lines ................................................... 3-10
3.10 Cables for CNC, Arc Starter/Gas Control ................................................3-11
3.11 Set Switches on the Command - Control Module ..................................... 3-12
3.12 Height Control Connections ...................................................................... 3-14
3.13 Connect Torch Leads to the Gas Control Module / Arc Starter ................. 3-15
3.14 Torch Head Installation and Connection ..................................................3-17
3.15 Install Consumable Torch Parts ................................................................3-18
3.16 Voltage Divider for iHC Torch Height Control ............................................3-22
3:17 Fill Cooling System ...................................................................................3-24
SECTION 4: OPERATION ........................................................................................................4-1
4.01 Power Supply Indicators .............................................................................4-1
4.02 Control Console Features ...........................................................................4-2
4.03 System Operation .......................................................................................4-3
4.04 Gas Selection .............................................................................................4-5
4.05 Power Supply Status Codes .......................................................................4-6
4.06 Cut Quality ................................................................................................4-13
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................5-1
5.01 General Maintenance .................................................................................5-1
5.02 Coolant Filter Cleaning Procedure ..............................................................5-1
5.03 Coolant Replacement Procedure ................................................................5-2
5.04 Arc Starter Service .....................................................................................5-3
5.05 Arc Starter Spark Gap Adjustment .............................................................5-4