Tormach 1500MX - General Site and Space Requirements; Site Requirements; Space Requirements; Operator Workstation Reference

3.1 GENERAL SITE AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS
When choosing a location for your machine, you must verify
that it meets all requirements outlined in this section.
3.1.1 Site Requirements
You must verify that the area:
l Allows for unrestricted access to machine controls.
l Conforms to the following:
o
Primary Power RequiredSingle-Phase 230 Vac,
50/60 Hz
o
Recommended Circuit Amperage30 A breaker
Note: At minimum, you can operate the
1500MX on a 20 A circuit, but you'll need a
second circuit to power accessories like the
chip conveyor, if present.
Note: For more information, see "Electrical and
Power Requirements" (below).
l Has clean, dry, compressed air.
l Has one continuous slab sufficient to support the weight
of the machine, accessories, and any additional
equipment.
l Is a dry, properly ventilated, and well-lit internal space
that conforms to the following temperature and
humidity requirements:
o
Operating Temperature Range 40°F-100°F (5°C-
38°C)
o
Humidity Range 5%-95% (non-condensing)
l Provides for unobstructed machine motion and
operation.
3.1.2 Space Requirements
The area must meet the following space requirements. Allow
more space to access the rear of the machine for maintenance
and repairs.
Note: For a detailed drawing of the space
requirements, refer to the end of this chapter.
l
Machine Size86" × 104"(2.2 m × 2.6 m)
l
Machine Height94" (2.4 m)
3.1.3 Operator Workstation Reference
The typical operator workstation is the area in front of the
enclosure doors and the PathPilot operator console, as shown
in the following image.
Figure 3-1: Example of the typical operator workstation.
For information on the machine controls, go to "System
Basics" (page105).
3.2 ELECTRICAL AND POWER REQUIREMENTS
You must verify that the site conforms to the following
electrical and power requirements.
3.2.1 Electrical Requirements
A certified electrician must make all electrical connections,
and it's your responsibility to verify that the electrical
installation of the machine meets all local regulations and
electrical codes.
l
Primary Power RequiredSingle-Phase 230 Vac, 50/60
Hz
l
Recommended Circuit Amperage30 A breaker
Note: At minimum, you can operate the
1500MX on a 20 A circuit, but you'll need a
second circuit to power accessories like the chip
conveyor, if present.
3.2.2 Power Requirements
If the site conforms to the electrical requirements, verify that
it meets the following power requirements:
l
No Electrical Noise Primary power must be provided
by a dedicated circuit, which must be isolated from
electrically-noisy devices like welders or plasma torches.
The machine should be isolated from inductive loads
from items like vacuum cleaners or air compressors.
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