Manual 0-2745 11 SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION
SECTION 3:
DESCRIPTION
3.01 Scope
The information in this section has two purposes:
• To familiarize the service technician with the capa-
bilities and limitations of the equipment,
• To provide an overall understanding which will al-
low the technician, in turn, to properly train
customer's operating personnel.
3.02 General Description
The power supply provides 40 amp maximum output and
includes all control circuitry, electrical and gas inputs and
outputs, pilot circuitry, torch leads receptacle and a work
cable with clamp. 208/230/240V single- phase units also
include a 50 amp input cable and plug.
NOTE
The power supply can be ordered in various con-
figurations with various options factory installed.
A-02462
Torch and Leads
Work Cable and Clamp
XL PLUS Power Supply
Figure 2-1 Pak Master 50XL PLUS Power Supply
The power supply is designed to work with the Model
PCH/M-40 Plasma Torches.
Torches will provide a maximum 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) cut
capacity. Hand torches are available in both 70° and 90°
configurations. Machine torches are available in a 180°
configuration. Torch leads are available in 25 ft (7.6 m),
or 50 ft (15.2 m) lengths with fittings for simple installa-
tion. Spare Parts Kits which provide an assortment of re-
placement torch parts are available for the torches.
NOTE
Refer to Section 3.04 for list of power supply op-
tions and accessories.
3.03 Specifications/Design Features
A. Power Supply Technical Specifications
The following specifications apply to the Power Supply
only:
1. Front Panel Controls
ON/OFF Switch, RUN/SET/LATCH Switch and
Output Current Control
2. Front Panel LED Indicators
AC, TEMP, GAS, DC
3. Rear Panel
Input Power Cable*, Gas Connection, Gas Regulator/
Filter Assembly
*208/230/240V single-phase units include a 50 amp in-
put cable and plug.
4. Input Power
Available for the following input power:
208/230/240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Three-
Phase
380/415 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Three-Phase
460 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single or Three-Phase
(575 VAC can be utilized with the addition of the op-
tional transformer unit).
5. Output Power
Continuously variable from 15 to 40 Amps maximum
6. Duty Cycle
100% duty cycle at 40 Amps
7. Cut Capacity
1/2 inch (12.7 mm); 3/4 inch (19 mm) severance
8. Pilot Circuitry
Capacitive Discharge (CD), Pulsed DC
9. Weight
62 lbs (28 kg) w/work lead only
66 lbs (30 kg) w/work lead and torch & lead