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Thermal Dynamics ULTRA-CUT 200 XT™ User Manual

Thermal Dynamics ULTRA-CUT 200 XT™
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Thermal-Dynamics.com
200
480V
®
ULTRA-CUT 200 XT
PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM
AUTOMATED GAS CONTROL
Operating
Manual
Revision: AG Issue Date: May 27, 2015 Manual No.: 0-5304

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Thermal Dynamics ULTRA-CUT 200 XT™ Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Current Range20-200 A
Rated Output200 A @ 100% Duty Cycle
Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)300 VDC
Cutting Capacity (Recommended/Quality)1.5 in (38 mm)
Pierce Capacity1-1/4 in (32 mm)
Gas TypeAir

Summary

SECTION 1: SAFETY

Safety Precautions - ENGLISH

Core safety instructions for operating and installing the equipment.

Précautions de sécurité - FRENCH CANADIAN

Safety instructions in French for operating and installing the equipment.

SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS

General Description Of The System

Overview of the Ultra-Cut XT system components and configuration.

Specifications & Electrical Requirements

Technical data including electrical input, output specifications, and requirements.

Power Supply Rear Panel Features

Identification of connectors, indicators, and ports on the power supply's rear panel.

Gas Requirements

Details on gas types, pressures, flows, and quality necessary for system operation.

XT Torch Specifications

Physical dimensions and lead lengths for the XT plasma torch.

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION

Installation Requirements

Prerequisites for system setup, including electrical, gas, and cooling system requirements.

System Layout

Diagram illustrating the interconnection and layout of various system components.

Leads and Cables All Amperage

Identification and specification of all system cables and leads.

Connect Input Power and Ground Cables

Instructions for safely connecting electrical power and grounding the system.

Ground Connections

Detailed procedures for establishing proper grounding for EMI mitigation.

Handling and Installation of Fiber Optics

Proper techniques for installing delicate fiber optic communication cables.

Set Switches on the Command - Control Module

Configuration of DIP switches on the Command-Control Module for system setup.

Install TSC-3000 Touch Screen Control

Steps for mounting and connecting the TSC-3000 touch screen interface.

Install Remote Arc Starter

Procedures for mounting and connecting the remote arc starter unit.

Install Consumable Torch Parts

Correct procedure for installing torch consumables for optimal performance.

SECTION 4: OPERATION

Power Supply Control Panel

Explanation of the control panel indicators and their functions.

System Operation

General guidelines and information specific to operating the plasma cutting system.

TSC-3000 Selecting New Process

Guide to selecting and configuring cutting parameters using the TSC-3000.

TSC-3000 Creating a Custom Process

Instructions for defining and saving custom cutting parameters.

Back up and Restoration of Custom Processes

Procedures for saving and restoring custom process data via USB.

Sequence of Operation

Step-by-step guide for initiating and performing a plasma cutting operation.

Gas Selection

Information on selecting appropriate gases for different cutting materials and processes.

CCM Status Codes

Reference for understanding CCM status and fault codes for diagnostics.

Remote Arc Starter Trouble Shooting

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving common issues with the remote arc starter.

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

Routine checks and maintenance schedule to ensure proper system performance.

External Coolant Filter Cleaning Procedure

Steps for cleaning the external coolant filter to maintain flow efficiency.

Coolant Replacement Procedure

Instructions for draining and refilling the system's coolant.

SECTION 6: REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES & PARTS

Replacement Power Supply

Catalog numbers for complete power supply units and related assemblies.

Leads And Cables All Amperage

Identification and part numbers for various system leads and cables.

Power Supply External Replacement Parts

List of external replacement parts for the power supply unit.

Power Supply Replacement Parts - Upper Right Side

Internal replacement parts located on the upper right side panel.

Power Supply Replacement Parts - Lower Right Side

Internal replacement parts located on the lower right side panel.

Power Supply Replacement Parts - Rear Panel

Identification of replaceable components on the rear panel.

Power Supply Replacement Parts - Left Side

Internal replacement parts located on the left side panel.

DMC-3000 Gas Control Module Replacement Parts

Parts list for the DMC-3000 gas control module.

DPC-3000 Gas Control Module Replacement Parts

Parts list for the DPC-3000 gas control module.

TSC-3000 Touch Screen Control Remote and Internal Replacement Parts

Replacement parts for the TSC-3000 touch screen interface.

Remote Arc Starter (RAS-1000) Replacement Parts

List of replacement parts for the RAS-1000 unit.

Optional HE400XT Heat Exchanger - Replacement Parts

Parts list for the optional HE400XT heat exchanger.

SECTION 7: TORCH MAINTENANCE

Consumable Removal

Steps for removing torch consumables for maintenance or replacement.

O-Ring Lubrication

Instructions for lubricating torch O-rings to ensure proper function.

Parts Wear

Guidelines for identifying and replacing worn torch parts like tips and electrodes.

Torch Consumables Installation

Detailed procedure for correctly installing torch consumables.

Coolant Leak Trouble-Shooting

Diagnostic flowchart for identifying and resolving coolant leaks from the torch.

APPENDIX 1: CNC - Control Module PCB Connections

Cables and Switch Settings for 2 and 4 Wire

Wiring configurations and switch settings for serial communication (RS 485/422).

APPENDIX 3: CNC

CNC functions

Overview of CNC input/output circuits and signal descriptions.

APPENDIX 4: DMC-3000 Control PCB Layout

APPENDIX 5: DPC-3000 Control PCB Layout

APPENDIX 6: DMC-3000 / DPC-3000 Power Supply PCB Layout

APPENDIX 7: TSC-3000 PCB Layout

APPENDIX 8: CCM CPU PCB Layout

APPENDIX 9: CCM I/O PCB Layout

APPENDIX 10: Pilot PCB Layout

APPENDIX 11: Relay and Interface PCB Layout

APPENDIX 12: Display PCB Layout

APPENDIX 13: System Bias PCB Layout

APPENDIX 14: Main Inverter Bottom PCB Layout

APPENDIX 15: Main Inverter Top PCB Layout

APPENDIX 16: Control and Fault PCB Layout

APPENDIX 17: Cap Bias Bottom PCB Layout

APPENDIX 18: Cap Bias Top PCB Layout

APPENDIX 19: Suppressor PCB Layout

APPENDIX 20: COOLING DIAGRAM

APPENDIX 21: Remote Arc Starter Schematic

APPENDIX 22: Schematic, DFC-3000 Auto Gas Box System

APPENDIX 23: System Schematic 200A, 480V PG 1

APPENDIX 25: ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING

System Overview

General explanation of the power supply's inverter module configuration.

Unit configurations

Description of different unit setups and inverter module usage.

Inverter module cooling

Details on how inverter modules are cooled and airflow requirements.

Inverter control

Explanation of inverter section operation and CCM control.

Status codes

Overview of status code display and grouping for interpretation.

Code 101 Plasma Enable Is Disabled

Troubleshooting guide for faults related to plasma enable status.

Code 102 Pilot Ignition Failure

Troubleshooting guide for issues related to pilot ignition failures.

Troubleshooting Pilot Board problems

Specific diagnostic steps for resolving issues with the pilot board.

Code 104 Transfer Lost

Troubleshooting guide for faults related to arc transfer loss.

Code 201 Missing AC Phase

Diagnostic steps for resolving AC input phase detection faults.

Code 205 DC Output Low

Troubleshooting guide for faults related to low DC output voltage.

Code 207 Unexpected Current in the Work Lead

Diagnosing unexpected current issues in the work lead circuit.

Code 208 Unexpected current in Pilot Circuit

Troubleshooting unexpected current in the pilot circuit.

Code 210–211 Output current

Diagnostic information for output current too high or too low warnings.

Code 212-223 Incorrect output from an inverter section

Troubleshooting faults related to individual inverter sections' output.

Code 224 Inverter 1 not found

Steps for diagnosing faults when inverter section 1 is not detected.

Code 231-236 Inverter VAC Mismatch

Troubleshooting guide for faults related to inverter voltage input mismatches.

Code 237 Too Few Inverters Found

Diagnosing issues when the minimum number of inverters are not detected.

Code 238 System Bias voltage identification is invalid

Troubleshooting invalid voltage identification signals from the System Bias board.

Code 239 AC Voltage High

Diagnostic steps for faults related to AC input voltage being too high.

Code 240 AC Voltage Low

Troubleshooting guide for faults related to AC input voltage being too low.

Code 241-246 Inverter Section Input Voltage Error

Diagnosing input voltage errors for individual inverter sections.

Code 247-252 Inverter Fault

General troubleshooting for inverter faults indicated by LEDs.

Code 253-258 Inverter Over Temperature

Troubleshooting steps for inverter over-temperature conditions.

Inverter Over Temperature due to high Ambient

Diagnosing issues related to high ambient temperatures affecting inverter operation.

Troubleshooting for Inverter No Input Power

Steps for resolving faults when no input power is detected by an inverter.

Code 301 Gas Control Communication Fault

Troubleshooting communication issues between the CCM and gas control module.

Code 303 Gas Pressure fault

Diagnostic steps for resolving gas pressure related faults.

Code 401 Coolant Level Low

Troubleshooting low coolant level warnings and faults.

Code 402 Low coolant Flow

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to low coolant flow.

Code 403 Coolant overheated

Troubleshooting steps for conditions where coolant has overheated.

Code 404 Coolant System Not Ready

Diagnosing faults indicating the coolant system is not ready for operation.

Code 501 CANBUS Failure to Acknowledge fault

Troubleshooting CANBUS communication failures with gas controls.

Code 612 USB port power fault

Diagnosing issues related to the USB port power supply.

Code 613 USB Log File Creation Fault

Troubleshooting errors related to creating log files on USB drives.

Code 701 Isolation Contactor (W5) Fault

Diagnosing faults related to the isolation contactor W5.

Code 702 Contact Start Consumable Fault

Troubleshooting consumable contact faults during start-up.

Code 703 Detection circuit fault

Diagnosing faults within the pilot detection circuitry.

Code 704 Pressure Fault

Troubleshooting issues related to 1Torch gas pressure faults.

Code 705 Start Cartridge Fault

Diagnosing faults related to the 1Torch start cartridge.

APPENDIX 28: SL100 Torch Option

Torch Parts Selection

Information on selecting parts for the SL100 torch and drag cutting.

APPENDIX 29: PUBLICATION HISTORY

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