0-4980 Cutmaster 82 Plasma Cutting System PDF

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CUTMASTER ™
PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM
Service Manual
Rev. AA Date: October 1, 2007 Manual # 0-4980
Operating Features:
! WARNINGS
Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing, operat-
ing, or servicing the equipment.
While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer's best judgement, the
Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use.
Plasma Cutting Power Supply

CutMaster™ 82
SL100 1Torch™
Operating Manual Number 0-4980
Published by:
Thermal Dynamics Corporation
82 Benning Street
West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 03784
(603) 298-5711
www.thermal-dynamics.com
Copyright 2007 by
Thermadyne Corporation
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results from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Printed in the United States of America
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
Record the following information for Warranty purposes:
Where Purchased:________________________________ ________________
Purchase Date:___________________________________ ________________
Power Supply Serial #:____________________________ ________________
Torch Serial #:____________________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................1-1
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings....................................................................1-1
1.02 Important Safety Precautions......................................................................1-1
1.03 Publications.................................................................................................1-3
1.04 Note, Attention et Avertissement.................................................................1-3
1.05 Precautions De Securite Importantes..........................................................1-4
1.06 Documents De Reference............................................................................1-5
1.07 Declaration of Conformity............................................................................1-7
1.08 Statement of Warranty.................................................................................1-8
SECTION 2 SYSTEM:INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................2-1

2.01 How To Use This Manual.............................................................................2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification..............................................................................2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment..................................................................................2-1
2.04 Power Supply Specifications........................................................................2-2
2.05 Input Wiring Specifications...........................................................................2-3
2.06 Power Supply Features................................................................................2-4
SECTION 2 TORCH:INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 2T-1

2T.01 Scope of Manual........................................................................................ 2T-1
2T.02 General Description................................................................................... 2T-1
2T.03 Specifications ........................................................................................... 2T-1
2T.04 Options And Accessories........................................................................... 2T-2
2T.05 Introduction to Plasma............................................................................... 2T-2
SECTION 3 SYSTEM: INSTALLATION ....................................................................................3-1

3.01 Unpacking....................................................................................................3-1
3.02 Lifting Options..............................................................................................3-1
3.03 Primary Input Power Connections...............................................................3-1
3.04 Gas Connections.........................................................................................3-4
SECTION 3 TORCH: INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 3T-1

3T.01 Torch Connections..................................................................................... 3T-1
3T.02 Setting Up Mechanical Torch..................................................................... 3T-1
SECTION 4 SYSTEM: OPERATION.........................................................................................4-1

4.01 Front Panel Controls / Features...................................................................4-1
4.02 Preparations for Operation...........................................................................4-2
SECTION 4 TORCH:OPERATION.......................................................................................... 4T-1

4T.01 Torch Parts Selection................................................................................. 4T-1
4T.02 Cut Quality................................................................................................. 4T-2
4T.03 General Cutting Information....................................................................... 4T-2
4T.04 Hand Torch Operation................................................................................ 4T-3
4T.05 Gouging..................................................................................................... 4T-7
4T.06 Mechanized Torch Operation..................................................................... 4T-8
4T.07 Parts Selection for Manual and Mechanized Torch Cutting....................... 4T-9
4T.08 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Mechanized Torch With Exposed Tip 4T-10
4T.09 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Mechanized Torch With Shielded Tip 4T-13
PATENT INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 4T-16

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5 SYSTEM:SERVICE...............................................................................................5-1
5.01 General Maintenance..................................................................................5-1
5.02 Maintenance Schedule................................................................................5-2
5.03 Common Faults............................................................................................5-2
5.04 Fault Indicator..............................................................................................5-3
5.05 Basic Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................5-4
5.06 Circuit Fault Isolation...................................................................................5-6
5.07 Main Input and Internal Power Problems.....................................................5-9
5.08 Pilot Arc Problems.....................................................................................5-13
5.09 Main Arc and Controls Problems...............................................................5-14
5.10 CNC Interface Problems............................................................................5-15
5.11 Test Procedures.........................................................................................5-15
SECTION 5 TORCH:SERVICE............................................................................................... 5T-1

5T.01 General Maintenance................................................................................ 5T-1
5T.02 Inspection and Replacement of Consumable Torch Parts......................... 5T-2
SECTION 6:PARTS LISTS........................................................................................................6-1

6.01 Introduction..................................................................................................6-1
6.02 Ordering Information....................................................................................6-1
6.03 Power Supply Replacement.........................................................................6-1
6.04 Major External Replacement Parts..............................................................6-2
6.05 Front Panel Replacement Parts...................................................................6-3
6.06 Left Side Replacement Parts ......................................................................6-4
6.07 Right Side Replacement Parts . ..................................................................6-5
6.08 Options and Accessories.............................................................................6-6
6.09 Replacement Parts for Hand Torch .............................................................6-7
6.10 Replacement Parts - for Mechanized Torches with Unshielded Leads........6-8
6.11 Torch Consumable Parts Manual and Mechanized Torches......................6-10
SECTION 7: REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES .......................................................................7-1

7.01 Scope...........................................................................................................7-1
7.02 Anti-Static Handling Procedures..................................................................7-1
7.03 Parts Replacement - General Information...................................................7-1
7.04 Major External Parts ...................................................................................7-2
7.05 Front Panel Parts Replacement...................................................................7-3
7.06 Left Side Internal Parts Replacement..........................................................7-4
7.07 Rear Panel Parts Replacement...................................................................7-5
7.08 Right Side Internal Parts Replacement........................................................7-7
APPENDIX 1: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION(BLOCK DIAGRAM)......................................... A-1
APPENDIX 2: DATA TAG INFORMATION............................................................................... A-2
APPENDIX 3: TORCH PIN - OUT DIAGRAMS....................................................................... A-3
APPENDIX 4: TORCH CONNECTION DIAGRAMS................................................................ A-4
APPENDIX 5: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC, 208/460V UNITS........................................................ A-6
APPENDIX 6: Publication History............................................................................................ A-8
GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION.......................... Inside Rear Cover

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SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cut-
ting process can be dangerous and hazardous to
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings your health.
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and • Keep all fumes and gases from the breath-
warnings are used to highlight important informa- ing area. Keep your head out of the welding
tion. These highlights are categorized as follows: fume plume.
NOTE
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is
An operation, procedure, or background infor- not adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
mation which requires additional emphasis or is
helpful in efficient operation of the system. • The kinds of fumes and gases from the plas-
ma arc depend on the kind of metal being
used, coatings on the metal, and the different
CAUTION processes. You must be very careful when
cutting or welding any metals which may
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause damage to the equipment. contain one or more of the following:
Antimony Chromium Mercury
! WARNING

Arsenic
Barium
Cobalt
Copper
Nickel
Selenium
Beryllium Lead Silver
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause injury to the operator or others in Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
the operating area. • Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) that should be supplied with the
1.02 Important Safety Precautions material you are using. These MSDSs will
give you the information regarding the kind
! WARNING
and amount of fumes and gases that may be
dangerous to your health.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF • For information on how to test for fumes and
PLASMA ARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DAN- gases in your workplace, refer to item 1 in
GEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR Subsection 1.03, Publications in this manual.
HEALTH.
• Use special equipment, such as water or
Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and
down draft cutting tables, to capture fumes
magnetic emissions that may interfere with the
proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing and gases.
aids, or other electronic health equipment. Persons • Do not use the plasma torch in an area where
who work near plasma arc cutting applications combustible or explosive gases or materials
should consult their medical health professional
and the manufacturer of the health equipment to
are located.
determine whether a hazard exists. • Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the
To prevent possible injury, read, understand vapors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers.
and follow all warnings, safety precautions Remove all sources of these vapors.
and instructions before using the equipment. • This product, when used for welding or cut-
Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local distributor ting, produces fumes or gases which contain
if you have any questions. chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects and, in some cases, can-
cer. (California Health & Safety Code Sec.
25249.5 et seq.)
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ELECTRIC SHOCK NOISE

Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma
process uses and produces high voltage electrical arc processes can cause noise levels to exceed
energy. This electric energy can cause severe or safe limits. You must protect your ears from loud
fatal shock to the operator or others in the work- noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
place. • To protect your hearing from loud noise,
• Never touch any parts that are electrically wear protective ear plugs and/or ear muffs.
“live” or “hot.” Protect others in the workplace.
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate your- • Noise levels should be measured to be sure
self from the work piece or other parts of the the decibels (sound) do not exceed safe lev-
welding circuit. els.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts. • For information on how to test for noise, see
• Extra care must be taken when the workplace item 1 in Subsection 1.03, Publications, in
is moist or damp. this manual.
• Install and maintain equipment according
to NEC code, refer to item 9 in Subsection PLASMA ARC RAYS
1.03, Publications. Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn
your skin. The plasma arc process produces very
• Disconnect power source before performing
bright ultra violet and infra red light. These arc
any service or repairs.
rays will damage your eyes and burn your skin if
• Read and follow all the instructions in the you are not properly protected.
Operating Manual.
• To protect your eyes, always wear a welding
helmet or shield. Also always wear safety
Fire AND EXPLOSION glasses with side shields, goggles or other
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, protective eye wear.
sparks, or the plasma arc.
• Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing
• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable to protect your skin from the arc rays and
material in the workplace. Any material that sparks.
cannot be removed must be protected.
• Keep helmet and safety glasses in good
• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors condition. Replace lenses when cracked,
from the workplace. chipped or dirty.
• Do not cut or weld on containers that may • Protect others in the work area from the
have held combustibles. arc rays. Use protective booths, screens or
• Provide a fire watch when working in an area shields.
where fire hazards may exist. • Use the shade of lens as suggested in the fol-
• Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped lowing per ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Minimum Protective Suggested
under aluminum workpieces when they are Arc Current Shade No. Shade No.
cut underwater or while using a water table. Less Than 300* 8 9
300 - 400* 9 12
DO NOT cut aluminum alloys underwater or 400 - 800* 10 14
on a water table unless the hydrogen gas can * These values apply where the actual arc is
be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped hydro- clearly seen. Experience has shown that lighter
gen gas that is ignited will cause an explo- filters may be used when the arc is hidden by the
sion. workpiece.
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1.03 Publications 14. American Welding Society Standard AWSF4.1, REC-
OMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE PREPARA-
Refer to the following standards or their latest TION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONTAIN-
revisions for more information: ERS AND PIPING THAT HAVE HELD HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, obtainable from the American Welding
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
1910, obtainable from the Superintendent of Docu-
ments, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 15. ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRATORY
D.C. 20402 PROTECTION, obtainable from American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND
10018
CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
1.04 Note, Attention et
3. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING
AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable Avertissement
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govern- Dans ce manuel, les mots “note,” “attention,” et
ment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
“avertissement” sont utilisés pour mettre en relief
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OC- des informations à caractère important. Ces mises
CUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND FACE
PROTECTION, obtainable from American National
en relief sont classifiées comme suit :
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY NOTE
10018
Toute opération, procédure ou renseignement
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S SAFE- général sur lequel il importe d’insister davantage
TY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the American ou qui contribue à l’efficacité de fonctionnement
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New du système.
York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE
OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtain- ATTENTION
able from American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
Toute procédure pouvant résulter
l’endommagement du matériel en cas de non-
7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CON- respect de la procédure en question.
TAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUSTIBLES,
!
obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
AVERTISSEMENT
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS
FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PRO- Toute procédure pouvant provoquer des bles-
CESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection sures de l’opérateur ou des autres personnes
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 se trouvant dans la zone de travail en cas de
9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, non-respect de la procédure en question.
obtainable from the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10. NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PRO-
CESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COM-
PRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable from
the Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202
12. CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELD-
ING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the Canadian
Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale
Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
13. NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRAPHY
obtainable from the National Welding Supply Associa-
tion, 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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1.05 Precautions De Securite • Lisez toujours les fiches de données sur la sécu-
rité des matières (sigle américain “MSDS”); celles-ci
Importantes devraient être fournies avec le matériel que vous
utilisez. Les MSDS contiennent des renseignements
! AVERTISSEMENTS
quant à la quantité et la nature de la fumée et des gaz
pouvant poser des dangers de santé.
• Pour des informations sur la manière de tester la
L’OPÉRATION ET LA MAINTENANCE DU
fumée et les gaz de votre lieu de travail, consultez
MATÉRIEL DE SOUDAGE À L’ARC AU JET
l’article 1 et les documents cités à la page 5.
DE PLASMA PEUVENT PRÉSENTER DES
RISQUES ET DES DANGERS DE SANTÉ. • Utilisez un équipement spécial tel que des tables de
coupe à débit d’eau ou à courant descendant pour
Coupant à l’arc au jet de plasma produit de
capter la fumée et les gaz.
l’énergie électrique haute tension et des émissions
magnétique qui peuvent interférer la fonction • N’utilisez pas le chalumeau au jet de plasma dans
propre d’un “pacemaker” cardiaque, les appareils une zone où se trouvent des matières ou des gaz
auditif, ou autre matériel de santé electronique. combustibles ou explosifs.
Ceux qui travail près d’une application à l’arc
au jet de plasma devrait consulter leur membre • Le phosgène, un gaz toxique, est généré par la fumée
professionel de médication et le manufacturier de provenant des solvants et des produits de nettoyage
matériel de santé pour déterminer s’il existe des chlorés. Eliminez toute source de telle fumée.
risques de santé. • Ce produit, dans le procéder de soudage et de coupe,
produit de la fumée ou des gaz pouvant contenir des
Il faut communiquer aux opérateurs et au
éléments reconnu dans L’état de la Californie, qui
personnel TOUS les dangers possibles.
peuvent causer des défauts de naissance et le cancer.
Afin d’éviter les blessures possibles, lisez, (La sécurité de santé en Californie et la code sécurité
comprenez et suivez tous les avertissements, Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
toutes les précautions de sécurité et toutes les
consignes avant d’utiliser le matériel. Compo-
sez le + 603-298-5711 ou votre distributeur CHOC ELECTRIQUE
local si vous avez des questions. Les chocs électriques peuvent blesser ou même
tuer. Le procédé au jet de plasma requiert et
FUMÉE et GAZ produit de l’énergie électrique haute tension.
La fumée et les gaz produits par le procédé de jet Cette énergie électrique peut produire des chocs
de plasma peuvent présenter des risques et des graves, voire mortels, pour l’opérateur et les au-
dangers de santé. tres personnes sur le lieu de travail.
• Ne touchez jamais une pièce “sous tension” ou
• Eloignez toute fumée et gaz de votre zone de respira-
“vive”; portez des gants et des vêtements secs. Isolez-
tion. Gardez votre tête hors de la plume de fumée
vous de la pièce de travail ou des autres parties du
provenant du chalumeau.
circuit de soudage.
• Utilisez un appareil respiratoire à alimentation en
• Réparez ou remplacez toute pièce usée ou endom-
air si l’aération fournie ne permet pas d’éliminer la
magée.
fumée et les gaz.
• Prenez des soins particuliers lorsque la zone de tra-
• Les sortes de gaz et de fumée provenant de l’arc de
vail est humide ou moite.
plasma dépendent du genre de métal utilisé, des
revêtements se trouvant sur le métal et des différents • Montez et maintenez le matériel conformément au
procédés. Vous devez prendre soin lorsque vous Code électrique national des Etats-Unis. (Voir la page
coupez ou soudez tout métal pouvant contenir un 5, article 9.)
ou plusieurs des éléments suivants:
• Débranchez l’alimentation électrique avant tout
antimoine cadmium mercure travail d’entretien ou de réparation.
argent chrome nickel
• Lisez et respectez toutes les consignes du Manuel de
arsenic cobalt plomb consignes.
baryum cuivre sélénium
béryllium manganèse vanadium
INCENDIE ET EXPLOSION
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Les incendies et les explosions peuvent résulter Nuance Minimum Nuance Suggerée
Courant Arc Protective Numéro Numéro
des scories chaudes, des étincelles ou de l’arc de Moins de 300* 8 9
plasma. Le procédé à l’arc de plasma produit du 300 - 400* 9 12
400 - 800* 10 14
métal, des étincelles, des scories chaudes pouvant
* Ces valeurs s’appliquent ou l’arc actuel est
mettre le feu aux matières combustibles ou provo- observé clairement. L’experience a démontrer que
quer l’explosion de fumées inflammables. les filtres moins foncés peuvent être utilisés quand
• Soyez certain qu’aucune matière combustible ou in- l’arc est caché par moiceau de travail.
flammable ne se trouve sur le lieu de travail. Protégez
toute telle matière qu’il est impossible de retirer de
la zone de travail. BRUIT
• Procurez une bonne aération de toutes les fumées Le bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de
inflammables ou explosives. l’ouïe. Les procédés de soudage à l’arc de plasma
• Ne coupez pas et ne soudez pas les conteneurs ayant peuvent provoquer des niveaux sonores supérieurs
pu renfermer des matières combustibles. aux limites normalement acceptables. Vous dú4ez
vous protéger les oreilles contre les bruits forts
• Prévoyez une veille d’incendie lors de tout travail
dans une zone présentant des dangers d’incendie. afin d’éviter une perte permanente de l’ouïe.
• Pour protéger votre ouïe contre les bruits forts, portez
• Le gas hydrogène peut se former ou s’accumuler des tampons protecteurs et/ou des protections au-
sous les pièces de travail en aluminium lorsqu’elles riculaires. Protégez également les autres personnes
sont coupées sous l’eau ou sur une table d’eau. NE se trouvant sur le lieu de travail.
PAS couper les alliages en aluminium sous l’eau ou
sur une table d’eau à moins que le gas hydrogène • Il faut mesurer les niveaux sonores afin d’assurer que
peut s’échapper ou se dissiper. Le gas hydrogène les décibels (le bruit) ne dépassent pas les niveaux
accumulé explosera si enflammé. sûrs.
• Pour des renseignements sur la manière de tester le
bruit, consultez l’article 1, page 5.
RAYONS D’ARC DE PLASMA
Les rayons provenant de l’arc de plasma peuvent 1.06 Documents De Reference
blesser vos yeux et brûler votre peau. Le procédé
Consultez les normes suivantes ou les révisions
à l’arc de plasma produit une lumière infra-rouge
les plus récentes ayant été faites à celles-ci pour
et des rayons ultra-violets très forts. Ces rayons
de plus amples renseignements :
d’arc nuiront à vos yeux et brûleront votre peau si
1. OSHA, NORMES DE SÉCURITÉ DU TRAVAIL ET
vous ne vous protégez pas correctement.
DE PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ, 29CFR 1910, dis-
• Pour protéger vos yeux, portez toujours un casque ponible auprès du Superintendent of Documents,
ou un écran de soudeur. Portez toujours des lunettes U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
de sécurité munies de parois latérales ou des lunettes 20402
de protection ou une autre sorte de protection ocu-
laire. 2. Norme ANSI Z49.1, LA SÉCURITÉ DES OPÉRA-
TIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible
• Portez des gants de soudeur et un vêtement pro- auprès de la Société Américaine de Soudage (Ameri-
tecteur approprié pour protéger votre peau contre can Welding Society), 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami,
les étincelles et les rayons de l’arc. FL 33126
• Maintenez votre casque et vos lunettes de protection 3. NIOSH, LA SÉCURITÉ ET LA SANTÉ LORS DES
en bon état. Remplacez toute lentille sale ou com- OPÉRATIONS DE COUPE ET DE SOUDAGE À
portant fissure ou rognure. L’ARC ET AU GAZ, disponible auprès du Superin-
• Protégez les autres personnes se trouvant sur la zone tendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
de travail contre les rayons de l’arc en fournissant des Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
cabines ou des écrans de protection. 4. Norme ANSI Z87.1, PRATIQUES SURES POUR
• Utilisez la nuance de lentille qui est suggèrée dans LA PROTECTION DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE AU
le recommendation qui suivent ANSI/ASC Z49.1:

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TRAVAIL ET DANS LES ECOLES, disponible de SURES POUR LA PRÉPARATION À LA COUPE ET
l’Institut Américain des Normes Nationales (Ameri- AU SOUDAGE DE CONTENEURS ET TUYAUX AY-
can National Standards Institute), 1430 Broadway, ANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS DANGEREUX ,
New York, NY 10018 disponible auprès de la American Welding Society,
550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126
5. N o r m e A N S I Z 4 1 . 1 , N O R M E S P O U R L E S
CHAUSSURES PROTECTRICES, disponible auprès 15. Norme ANSI Z88.2, PRATIQUES DE PROTECTION
de l’American National Standards Institute, 1430 RESPIRATOIRE, disponible auprès de l’American
Broadway, New York, NY 10018 National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
6. Norme ANSI Z49.2, PRÉVENTION DES INCENDIES
LORS DE L’EMPLOI DE PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE ET
DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de l’American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
7. Norme A6.0 de l’Association Américaine du Soud-
age (AWS), LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE DE CON-
TENEURS AYANT RENFERMÉ DES PRODUITS
COMBUSTIBLES, disponible auprès de la American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL
33126
8. Norme 51 de l’Association Américaine pour la Protec-
tion contre les Incendies (NFPA), LES SYSTEMES À
GAZ AVEC ALIMENTATION EN OXYGENE POUR
LE SOUDAGE, LA COUPE ET LES PROCÉDÉS
ASSOCIÉS, disponible auprès de la National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269
9. Norme 70 de la NFPA, CODE ELECTRIQUE NA-
TIONAL, disponible auprès de la National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269
10. Norme 51B de la NFPA, LES PROCÉDÉS DE COUPE
ET DE SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de la National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269
11. Brochure GCA P-1, LA MANIPULATION SANS
RISQUE DES GAZ COMPRIMÉS EN CYLINDRES,
disponible auprès de l’Association des Gaz Compri-
més (Compressed Gas Association), 1235 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202
12. Norme CSA W117.2, CODE DE SÉCURITÉ POUR
LE SOUDAGE ET LA COUPE, disponible auprès de
l’Association des Normes Canadiennes, Standards
Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario,
Canada, M9W 1R3
13. Livret NWSA, BIBLIOGRAPHIE SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
DU SOUDAGE, disponible auprès de l’Association
Nationale de Fournitures de Soudage (National
Welding Supply Association), 1900 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
14. Norme AWSF4.1 de l’Association Américaine de
Soudage, RECOMMANDATIONS DE PRATIQUES

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1.07 Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Thermal Dynamics Corporation
Address: 82 Benning Street
West Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784
USA
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the ‘Low Volt-
age Directive’ (European Council Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC) and to
the National legislation for the enforcement of this Directive.
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the "EMC Di-
rective" (European Council Directive 89/336/EEC) and to the National legislation for the enforcement of this
Directive.
Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts used to
manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
National Standard and Technical Specifications
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements. Among
them are:
* UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed-circuit boards used.
* For environments with increased hazard of electrical shock, Power Supplies bearing the mark conform
to EN50192 when used in conjunction with hand torches with exposed cutting tips, if equipped with prop-
erly installed standoff guides.
* Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine design
and manufacturing process. This is to ensure the product is safe, when used according to instructions in this
manual and related industry standards, and performs as specified. Rigorous testing is incorporated into the
manufacturing process to ensure the manufactured product meets or exceeds all design specifications.
Thermal Dynamics has been manufacturing products for more than 30 years, and will continue to achieve
excellence in our area of manufacture.
Manufacturers responsible representative: Steve Ward
Operations Director
Thermadyne Europe
Europa Building
Chorley N Industrial Park
Chorley, Lancashire,
England PR6 7BX

CutMaster 82
1.08 Statement of Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the terms and conditions established below, Thermal Dynamics® Corporation warrants to the original
retail purchaser that new Thermal Dynamics CUTMASTER™ plasma cutting systems sold after the effective date of this warranty are
free of defects in material and workmanship. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the applicable period stated
below, Thermal Dynamics Corporation shall, upon notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored operated
and maintained in accordance with Thermal Dynamics’ specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized industry practice,
correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement.
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Thermal Dynamics will repair or replace, at its discretion, any warranted parts or components that fail due to defects in material or
workmanship within the time periods set out below. Thermal Dynamics Corporation must be notified within 30 days of any failure, at
which time Thermal Dynamics Corporation will provide instructions on the warranty procedures to be implemented.
Thermal Dynamics Corporation will honor warranty claims submitted within the warranty periods listed below. All warranty
periods begin on the date of sale of the product to the original retail customer or 1 year after sale to an authorized Thermal Dynamics
Distributor.
LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD

Power Supply Components Torch and Leads
Product
(Parts and Labor) (Parts and Labor)
CUTMASTER™ 39 4 Years 1 Year
This warranty does not apply to:

1. Consumable Parts, such as tips, electrodes, shield cups, o - rings, starter cartridges, gas distributors, fuses, filters.
2. Equipment that has been modified by an unauthorized party, improperly installed, improperly operated or misused
based upon industry standards.
In the event of a claim under this warranty, the remedies shall be, at the discretion of Thermal Dynamics Corporation:
1. Repair of the defective product.
2. Replacement of the defective product.
3. Reimbursement of reasonable costs of repair when authorized in advance by Thermal Dynamics.
4. Payment of credit up to the purchase price less reasonable depreciation based on actual use.
These remedies may be authorized by Thermal Dynamics and are FOB West Lebanon, NH or an authorized Thermadyne service station.
Product returned for service is at the owner’s expense and no reimbursement of travel or transportation is authorized.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Thermal Dynamics Corporation shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential
damages such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods or claims of customer of distributors (hereinafter
“Purchaser”) for service interruption. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Thermal Dynamics
with respect to any contract, or anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture,
sale, delivery, resale, or use of the goods covered by or furnished by Thermal Dynamics whether arising out of contract, negligence,
strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which
liability is based.
This warranty becomes invalid if replacement parts or accessories are used which may impair the safety or performance of any
Thermal Dynamics product.
This warranty is invalid if the Thermal Dynamics product is sold by non - authorized persons.
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SECTION 2 SYSTEM: 2.02 Equipment Identification
INTRODUCTION The unit’s identification number (specification or
part number), model, and serial number usually
appear on a data tag attached to the rear panel.
2.01 How To Use This Manual Equipment which does not have a data tag such
This Owner’s Manual applies to just specification as torch and cable assemblies are identified
or part numbers listed on page i. only by the specification or part number
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, printed on loosely attached card or the shipping
including the chapter on safety instructions and container. Record these numbers on the bottom of
warnings. page 1 for future reference.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING,
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment
CAUTION, and NOTE may appear. Pay
particular attention to the information provided When you receive the equipment, check it against
under these headings. These special annotations the invoice to make sure it is complete and in-
are easily recognized as spect the equipment for possible damage due to
follows: shipping. If there is any damage, notify the car-
rier immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete
! WARNING
information concerning damage claims or ship-
ping errors to the location in your area listed in
A WARNING gives information regarding the inside back cover of this manual.
possible personal injury. Include all equipment identification numbers as
described above along with a full description of
the parts in error.
CAUTION Move the equipment to the installation site before
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment dam- un-crating the unit. Use care to avoid damaging
age. the equipment when using bars, hammers, etc., to
un-crate the unit.
NOTE
A NOTE offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures.
Additional copies of this manual may be
purchased by contacting Thermadyne at the
address and phone number in your area listed
in the inside back cover of this manual. Include
the Owner’s Manual number and equipment
identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be
downloaded at no charge in Acrobat PDF format
by going to the
Thermal Dynamics web site listed below and
clicking on Thermal Dynamics and then on the
Literature link:
http://www.thermal-dynamics.com
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2.04 Power Supply Specifications
CutMaster 82 Power Supply Specifications
Input Power 208 / 230 VAC (187 - 253 VAC), Single Phase,
60 Hz
230 VAC (187 - 253 VAC), Three Phase, 60 Hz
460 VAC (414 - 506 VAC), Single Phase, 60 Hz
Input Power Cable Power Supply includes input cable.
Cable for 208/230V input power includes
molded plug.
Output Current 20 - 80 Amps, Continuously Adjustable
Power Supply Gas Particulates to 5 Microns
Filtering Ability
CutMaster 82 Power Supply Duty Cycle *
Ambient Tempera- Duty Cycle Ratings @ 40° C (104° F)
ture Opperating Range 0° - 50° C
IEC IEC IEC
Rating Rating Rating
All Units Duty Cycle 40% 60% 100%
Current 80 Amps 65 Amps 55 Amps
DC Voltage 112 106 102
* NOTE: The duty cycle will be reduced if the primary input power
(AC) is low or the output voltage (DC) is higher than shown in this
chart.
NOTE
IEC Rating is determined as specified by the International Electro-Technical Commission. These specifications
include calculating an output voltage based upon power supply rated current. To facilitate comparison between
power supplies, all manufacturers use this output voltage to determine duty cycle.
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Power Supply Dimensions & Weight Ventilation Clearance Requirements
10.75"
273 mm
Art # A-07941
Art # A-07925
16.375"
416 mm
6"
150 mm
24"
0.6 m
22.5"
0.57 m
6" 6"
43 lb / 19.5 kg 150 mm 150 mm
2.05 Input Wiring Specifications

CutMaster 82 Power Supply Input Cable Wiring Requirements
Input voltage Freq Power Input Suggested Sizes
Volts Hz kVA I max I eff Fuse (amps) Wire (AWG)
208 60 14 69 44 75 6
1 Phase 230 60 15 65 41 70 6
460 60 19 41 26 45 10
208 60 12 34 22 40 12
230 60 13 32 20 35 12
3 Phase 460 60 14 17 11 20 12
230 50 14 34 22 40 12
400 50 19 27 17 30 12
Line Voltages with Suggested Circuit Protection and Wire Sizes
Note: Currents are 80A, 140V Output
NOTES
Refer to Local and National Codes or local authority having jurisdiction for proper wiring requirements.
Cable size is de-rated based on the Duty Cycle of the equipment.
The suggested sizes are based on flexible power cable with power plug installations. For hard-wired installations
refer to local or national codes.
An energy limiting fuse UL Class RK-1 (examples: BUSS LPS/LPN-RK or Gould-Shawmut AZK-A6K) should
be used to minimize damage to Plasma Cutting, Welding or power distribution equipment.
NEVER use replaceable element fuses like UL Class H, or “one-time” fuses like UL Class K5.
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2.06 Power Supply Features
Handle and Leads Wrap
Control Panel
Torch Leads Receptacle
Art # A-07942
Work Cable
and Clamp
Port for Optional Automation
Interface Cable
Input Power Selection
Filter Assembly
Gas Inlet Port
Art # A-07981
Input Power Cord
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SECTION 2 TORCH: 2T.03 Specifications
INTRODUCTION A. Torch Configurations
1. Hand/Manual Torch, Models
2T.01 Scope of Manual The hand torch head is at 75° to the torch handle.
The hand torches include a torch handle and torch
This manual contains descriptions, operating trigger assembly.
instructions and maintenance procedures for the 9.5" (241 mm)
1Torch Models SL60/Manual and SL100/Mecha-
nized Plasma Cutting Torches. Service of this
equipment is restricted to properly trained person-
nel; unqualified personnel are strictly cautioned
against attempting repairs or adjustments not 3.75"
covered in this manual, at the risk of voiding the (95 mm)
Warranty.
1.17" (29 mm)
Read this manual thoroughly. A complete under- Art # A-03322
standing of the characteristics and capabilities of 2. Mechanized Torch, Model

this equipment will assure the dependable opera- The standard machine torch has a positioning
tion for which it was designed. tube with rack & pinch block assembly.
15.875" / 403 mm
2T.02 General Description 9.285" / 236 mm
Plasma torches are similar in design to the auto-

motive spark plug. They consist of negative and 1.175" / 30 mm
1.375" / 35 mm
positive sections separated by a center insulator. 4.95" / 126 mm
Inside the torch, the pilot arc starts in the gap 1.75" / 0.625" /
44.5 mm 16 mm Art # A-02998
between the negatively charged electrode and
the positively charged tip. Once the pilot arc has B. Torch Leads Lengths
ionized the plasma gas, the superheated column of Hand Torches are available as follows:
gas flows through the small orifice in the torch tip, • 20 ft / 6.1 m, with ATC connectors
which is focused on the metal to be cut.
A single torch lead provides gas from a single • 50 ft / 15.2 m, with ATC connectors
source to be used as both the plasma and second- Machine Torches are available as follows:
ary gas. The air flow is divided inside the torch • 5 foot / 1.5 m, with ATC connectors
head. Single - gas operation provides a smaller • 10 foot / 3.05 m, with ATC connectors
sized torch and inexpensive operation.
• 25 foot / 7.6 m, with ATC connectors
NOTE
• 50 foot / 15.2 m, with ATC connectors
Refer to Section 2T.05, Introduction To Plasma,
for a more detailed description of plasma torch C. Torch Parts
operation. Starter Cartridge, Electrode, Tip, Shield Cup
Refer to the Appendix Pages for additional specifi- D. Parts - In - Place (PIP)
cations as related to the Power Supply used.
Torch Head has built - in switch
12 vdc circuit rating
E. Type Cooling
Combination of ambient air and gas stream through
torch.
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F. Torch Ratings 2T.05 Introduction to Plasma
Manual Torch Ratings A. Plasma Gas Flow
Ambient 104° F
Temperature 40° C Plasma is a gas which has been heated to an ex-
tremely high temperature and ionized so that it
Duty Cycle 100% @ 60 Amps @ 400 scfh becomes electrically conductive. The plasma arc
Maximum Current 60 Amps cutting and gouging processes use this plasma to
Voltage (Vpeak) 500V transfer an electrical arc to the workpiece. The metal
to be cut or removed is melted by the heat of the arc
Arc Striking Voltage 7kV and then blown away.
While the goal of plasma arc cutting is separation of
Mechanized Torch Ratings
the material, plasma arc gouging is used to remove
Ambient 104° F metals to a controlled depth and width.
Temperature 40° C
In a Plasma Cutting Torch a cool gas enters Zone B,
Duty Cycle 100% @ 100 Amps @ 400 scfh
where a pilot arc between the electrode and the torch
Maximum Current 120 Amps tip heats and ionizes the gas. The main cutting arc
Voltage (Vpeak) 500V then transfers to the workpiece through the column
Arc Striking Voltage 7kV of plasma gas in Zone C.
G. Gas Requirements
Manual and Mechanized Torch Gas
Specifications
Gas (Plasma and Secondary) Compressed Air
Operating Pressure 60 - 95 psi _
Refer to NOTE 4.1 - 6.5 bar Power
Maximum Input Pressure 125 psi / 8.6 bar Supply A
300 - 500 scfh +
Gas Flow (Cutting and Gouging)
142 - 235 lpm
B
! WARNING
Workpiece
This torch is not to be used with oxygen (O2).
NOTE
C A-00002
Operating pressure varies with torch model, op-

Typical Torch Head Detail
erating amperage, and torch leads length. Refer to
gas pressure settings charts for each model.
By forcing the plasma gas and electric arc through a
H. Direct Contact Hazard small orifice, the torch delivers a high concentration
of heat to a small area. The stiff, constricted plasma
For standoff tip the recommended standoff is 3/16
arc is shown in Zone C. Direct current (DC) straight
inches / 4.7 mm.
polarity is used for plasma cutting, as shown in the
illustration.
2T.04 Options And Accessories
Zone A channels a secondary gas that cools the torch.
For options and accessories, see section 6. This gas also assists the high velocity plasma gas in
blowing the molten metal out of the cut allowing for
a fast, slag - free cut.
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B. Gas Distribution E. Parts - In - Place (PIP)
The single gas used is internally split into plasma The torch includes a 'Parts - In - Place' (PIP) circuit.
and secondary gases. When the shield cup is properly installed, it closes
a switch. The torch will not operate if this switch
The plasma gas flows into the torch through the is open.
negative lead, through the starter cartridge, around
the electrode, and out through the tip orifice.
Torch Switch Torch Trigger
To Control
The secondary gas flows down around the outside
Cable Wiring
of the torch starter cartridge, and out between the
tip and shield cup around the plasma arc. PIP Switch Shield Cup
A-02997
C. Pilot Arc
Parts - In - Place Circuit Diagram for Hand Torch
When the torch is started a pilot arc is established
between the electrode and cutting tip. This pilot Remote Pendant
arc creates a path for the main arc to transfer to the
work.
D. Main Cutting Arc

DC power is also used for the main cutting arc. The To ATC PIP Switch Shield Cup
negative output is connected to the torch electrode
through the torch lead. The positive output is con-
nected to the workpiece via the work cable and to
the torch through a pilot wire.
CNC Start
To ATC PIP Switch Shield Cup
Art # A-08168
Automation Torch
To ATC PIP Switch Shield Cup
Parts - In - Place Circuit Diagram for Machine

Torch
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SECTION 3 SYSTEM: 3.03 Primary Input Power
Connections
INSTALLATION
3.01 Unpacking CAUTION
1. Use the packing lists to identify and ac- Check your power source for correct voltage before
count for each item. plugging in or connecting the unit. Check the
Voltage Selector at the rear of the unit for correct
2. Inspect each item for possible shipping
setting before plugging in or connecting the unit.
damage. If damage is evident, contact The primary power source, fuse, and any exten-
your distributor and / or shipping company sion cords used must conform to local electrical
before proceeding with the installation. code and the recommended circuit protection and
3. Record Power Supply and Torch model wiring requirements as specified in Section 2.
and serial numbers, purchase date and ven- Most units are shipped from the factory with a
dor name, in the information block at the 230Volt input power cable wired to the input
front of this manual. contactor in the single - phase configuration.
The following illustrations and directions are for
3.02 Lifting Options changing that configuration to a different voltage
The Power Supply includes a handle for hand and or to three - phase operation or back again if a
lifting only. Be sure unit is lifted and transported change had already been made.
safely and securely.
! WARNING
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Disconnect input power cord before moving
unit.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause serious
personal injury and can damage equipment.
HANDLE is not for mechanical lifting.
• Only persons of adequate physical strength

should lift the unit.
• Lift unit by the handles, using two hands.
Do not use straps for lifting.
• Use optional cart or similar device of ad-
equate capacity to move unit.
• Place unit on a proper skid and secure in
place before transporting with a fork lift or
other vehicle.
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A. Cover Removal C. Input Power Selection
1. Remove the upper and lower screws Set the Input Voltage Selection Switch at the rear
which secure the cover to the main assem- of the unit based on the primary input voltage it
bly. Do not loosen the lower screws inside is connected to. Low is 208/230 VAC and high is
the cut out slots in the bottom of the cover. 460 VAC.
Note
LO
The upper screws and lower screws are not the
same. Do not mix them. The upper screws are
HI
for threading into the plastic of the front and rear S
panels. DO NOT use the finer threaded lower
screws for this.
D. Quick Guide to Phase Wiring
Upper
Single-Phase (1ø) and Jumper Settings
Screws
Lower L1 L1 Jumper L1 -L4

Screws
L2 L2 Jumper L2-L3
L3
L3
Art # A-07984
Slots
L4
L4
Lower GND
Screws
Single Phase Input Power Wiring
Three-Phase (3ø) and Jumper Settings
L1 L1 Jumper L1 -L4
L2 L2
Jumper L3-L3
L3
Art # A-07983
L3
L4
Art # A-07947
L4
GND
2. Carefully pull the Cover up and away from Three Phase Input Power Wiring
the unit. NOTE
B. Cover Installation There is only one jumper setting that changes
between the single and three phase settings.
1. Reverse previous procedures for cover To change from single phase to three phase, the
installation. jumper connected to L2 needs to be removed and
NOTE placed on the other L3 connection so both ends
of the jumper are attached to the same electrical
When installing the upper screws, attempt to point. See previous illustrations.
reuse the original threads. The easaiest way to
do this is by turning the screw counter-clockwise
until you feel the threads lign up, then begin to
turn the screw clockwise to tighten. Do not over
tighten.
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E. Connections to Single Phase Input Power 9. Connect the opposite end of individual
wires to a customer supplied plug or main
disconnect.
WARNING 10. Connect the input power cable (or close
Disconnect input power from the power the main disconnect switch) to supply
supply and input cable before attempting power.
this procedure. F. Connections to Three Phase Input Power
These instructions are for changing the input
power and or cable on the 208/230, 400, 460
WARNING
VAC Power Supply to Single - Phase input
power. Disconnect input power from the power sup-
1. Remove the Power Supply cover per in- ply and input cable before attempting this
structions found in this subsection A. procedure.
2. Disconnect the original input power cable These instructions are for changing the input
from the main input contactor and the power and or cable on the 208/230, 400, 460 VAC
chassis ground connection. Power Supply to Three - Phase input power.
3. Loosen the through - hole protector on the 1. Remove the Power Supply cover per in-
back panel of the power supply. Pull the structions found in this subsection A.
original power cable out of the power sup- 2. Disconnect the original input power cable
ply. from the main input contactor and the
4. If the power cable being used is not the chassis ground connection.
factory - supplied cable, use a three - con- 3. Loosen the through - hole protector on the
ductor input power cable for the voltage back panel of the power supply. Pull the
desired and strip back the insulation on the original power cable out of the power sup-
individual wires. ply.
5. Pass the cable being used through the 4. Using a customer supplied four - conductor
access opening in the back panel of the input power cable for the voltage desired,
power supply. Refer to Section 2 for strip back the insulation on the individual
power cable specifications. wires.
5. Pass the cable being used through the
access opening in the back panel of the
CAUTION
power supply. Refer to Section 2 for
The primary power source and power cable must power cable specifications.
conform to local electrical code and the recom-
mended circuit protection and wiring require-
ments (refer to table in Section 2). CAUTION
6. Connect the wires as follows. The primary power source and power cable must
• Set Jumper wires on the contactor. See conform to local electrical code and the recom-
previous illustrations. mended circuit protection and wiring require-
• Green / Yellow wire to Ground. ments (refer to table in Section 2).
• Remaining wires to L1 and L2 input. It 6. Connect the wires as follows.
does not matter what order these wires • Set Jumper wires on the contactor. See
are attached. illustration.
7. With a little slack in the wires, tighten • Green / Yellow wire to Ground.
the through - hole protector to secure the • Remaining wires to L1, L2 and L3 in-
power cable. put. It does not matter what order these
8. Reinstall the Power Supply cover see sub- wires are attached. See the previous
section B. illustrations.

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7. With a little slack in the wires, tighten Installing Optional Single - Stage Air Filter
the through - hole protector to secure the An optional filter kit is recommended for im-
power cable. proved filtering with compressed air, to keep
8. Reinstall the Power Supply cover see sub- moisture and debris out of the torch.
section B. 1. Attach the Single - Stage Filter Hose to the
9. Connect the opposite end of individual Inlet Port.
wires to a customer supplied plug or main 2. Attach the Filter Assembly to the filter
disconnect. hose.
10. Connect the input power cable (or close 3. Connect the air line to the Filter. The
the main disconnect switch) to supply illustration shows typical fittings as an
power. example.
NOTE
3.04 Gas Connections
For a secure seal, apply thread sealant to the fit-
Connecting Gas Supply to Unit ting threads, according to the manufacturer's
The connection is the same for compressed air or instructions. Do Not use Teflon tape as a thread
sealer, as small particles of the tape may break
high pressure cylinders. Refer to the following off and block the small air passages in the torch.
subsections if an optional air line filter is to be Connect as follows:
installed.
Regulator/Filter
1. Connect the air line to the inlet port. The Assembly
illustration shows typical fittings as an
example.
NOTE Inlet Port
For a secure seal, apply thread sealant to the fitting

threads, according to manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use Teflon tape as a thread sealer, as small
particles of the tape may break off and block the
small air passages in the torch.
Regulator/Filter
Art # A-07944
Assembly
Inlet Port Hose Clamp
Gas Supply 1/4 NPT to 1/4"

Hose (6mm) Fitting
Hose Clamp
1/4 NPT or ISO-R
to 1/4” (6mm) Fitting
Optional Single - Stage Filter Installation
Gas Supply
Hose
Using High Pressure Air Cylinders
When using high pressure air cylinders as the air
supply:
Art # A-07943
1. Refer to the manufacturer’s specifications
for installation and maintenance proce-
Air Connection to Inlet Port dures for high pressure regulators.
2. Examine the cylinder valves to be sure
they are clean and free of oil, grease or any
foreign material. Briefly open each cylin-
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3. The cylinder must be equipped with an
adjustable high - pressure regulator capable
of outlet pressures up to 100 psi (6.9 bar)
maximum and flows of at least 300 scfh
(141.5 lpm).
4. Connect supply hose to the cylinder.
NOTE
Pressure should be set at 100 psi (6.9 bar) at the
high pressure cylinder regulator.
Supply hose must be at least 1/4 inch (6 mm)
I.D.
For a secure seal, apply thread sealant to the fitting
threads, according to manufacturer's instructions.
Do Not use Teflon tape as a thread sealer, as small
particles of the tape may break off and block the
small air passages in the torch.

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SECTION 3 TORCH: Check Air Quality
To test the quality of air:
INSTALLATION
1. Put the ON / OFF switch in the ON
3T.01 Torch Connections (up) position.
2. Put the Function Control switch in the SET
If necessary, connect the torch to the Power Sup-
ply. Connect only the Thermal Dynamics model position.
SL60 / Manual or SL100 / Mechanical Torch to 3. Place a welding filter lens in front of the
this power supply. Maximum torch leads length torch and turn on the air. Do not start an
is 100 feet / 30.5 m, including extensions. arc!
Any oil or moisture in the air will be visible
on the lens.
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source
3T.02 Setting Up Mechanical Torch
before connecting the torch. NOTE
1. Align the ATC male connector (on the An adapter is required to be installed in the power
torch lead) with the female receptacle. supply if converting a hand torch system to oper-
Push the male connector into the female ate a machine torch.
receptacle. The connectors should push
together with a small amount of pressure.
2. Secure the connection by turning the lock- WARNING
ing nut clockwise until it clicks. DO NOT Disconnect primary power at the source be-
use the locking nut to pull the connection fore disassembling the torch or torch leads.
together. Do not use tools to secure the The mechanical torch includes a positioning tube
connection. with rack and pinch block assembly.
1. Mount the torch assembly on the cutting
table.
2. To obtain a clean vertical cut, use a square
to align the torch perpendicular to the sur-
face of the workpiece.
1
Art # A-07885
Connecting the Torch to the Power Supply

3. The system is ready for operation.
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Pinch Block
Assembly
Square
Workpiece
A-02585
Mechanical Torch Set - Up
3. The proper torch parts (shield cup, tip, start

cartridge, and electrode) must be installed
for the type of operation. Refer to Section
4T.07, Torch Parts Selection for details.
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SECTION 4 SYSTEM: 1 2 3 4
OPERATION
4.01 Front Panel Controls / MIN
A
MAX
PSI BAR
Features MAX MAX
See Illustration for numbering Identification

1. Output Current Control MIN MIN
Sets the desired output current. Output settings !
up to 80 Amps may be used for drag cutting (with

the torch tip contacting the workpiece) or standoff
cutting.
2. Function Control
Art# A-07886
Function Control Knob, Used to select between the 5 6 7 8 9 10
different operating modes.
SET Used to purge the air through the unit

6. Temp Indicator
and torch and leads and to adjust gas pressure. Indicator is normally OFF. Indicator is ON when
internal temperature exceeds normal limits. Let the
RUN Used for general cutting operations unit cool before continuing operation.
RAPID AUTO RESTART Allows for faster
restarting of the Pilot Arc for uninterrupted cutting. 7. Gas Indicator
Indicator is ON when minimum input gas pressure
LATCH Used for longer hand held for power supply operation is present. Minimum
cuts. Once a cutting arc is established, the torch pressure for power supply operation is not sufficient
switch can be released. The cutting arc will remain for torch operation.
on until the torch is lifted away from the work piece
or if the torch leaves the edge of the work piece or 8. DC Indicator
if one of the system interlocks is activated.
Indicator is ON when DC output circuit is active.
3. On Off Power Switch
9. ! Fault Error Indicator
ON / OFF Switch controls input power Indicator is ON when Fault circuit is active. See sec-
to the power supply. Up is ON, down is OFF. tion 5 for explanations of fault lights.
4. Air/Gas Pressure Control 10. Pressure Indicators
+ Control is used in the "SET" PSI BAR

The Pressure MAX MAX
mode to adjust the air/gas pressure. Pull the knob
out to adjust and push in to lock. 90 6.3
85 5.9
5. AC Indicator 80 5.5
75 5.2
Steady light indicates power supply is ready for op-
Art # A-08170
eration. Blinking light indicates unit is in protective 70 4.8

interlock mode. Shut unit off, shut off or disconnect 65 4.5
input power, correct the fault, and restart the unit. MIN MIN
Refer to Section 5 for details. The Indicators will illuminate
according to the pressure set by the Pressure Control
Knob (number 4).
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CutMaster 82
4.02 Preparations for Operation Power On
At the start of each operating session: Place the Power Supply ON / OFF switch to the ON
(up) position. AC indicator turns on. Gas
WARNING indicator turns on if there is sufficient gas pres-

sure for power supply operation and the cooling
Disconnect primary power at the source fans turn on.
before assembling or disassembling power NOTE
supply, torch parts, or torch and leads as-
semblies. Minimum pressure for power supply operation is
lower than minimum for torch operation.
The cooling fans will turn on as soon as the unit
Torch Parts Selection is turned on. After the unit is idle for ten (10)
minutes the fans will turn off. The fans will come
Check the torch for proper assembly and appropri- back on as soon as the torch switch (Start Signal)
ate torch parts. The torch parts must correspond is activated or if the unit is turned off, then turned
with the type of operation, and with the amperage on again. If an over temperature condition occurs,
output of this Power Supply (80 amps maximum). the fans will continue to run while the condition
Refer to Section 4T.07 and following for torch parts exists and for a ten (10) minute period once the
selection. condition is cleared.
Torch Connection Set Operating Pressure
Check that the torch is properly connected. Only 1. Place the Power Supply Function Control
Thermal Dynamics model SL60 / Manual or SL100 /
Mechanical Torches may be connected to this Power knob to the SET position. Gas will
Supply. See Section 3T of this manual. flow.
Check Primary Input Power Source
2. For Standoff cutting, adjust gas pressure
1. Check the power source for proper input
from 70 - 85 psi / 4.8 - 5.9 bar (LED's
voltage. Make sure the input power source
in center of control panel). Refer to the
meets the power requirements for the unit
Standoff chart for pressure setting details.
per Section 2, Specifications.
2. Connect the input power cable (or close the 1 2
main disconnect switch) to supply power to
the system.
Air Source
Ensure source meets requirements (refer to Section MIN
A MAX
PSI BAR
2). Check connections and turn air supply on.

MAX MAX
Connect Work Cable

Clamp the work cable to the workpiece or cutting MIN MIN
table. The area must be free from oil, paint and rust.
Connect only to the main part of the workpiece; do !
not connect to the part to be cut off.
Art# A-07946
Art # A-04509
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STANDOFF Typical Cutting Speeds
CutMaster 82 Gas Pressure Settings Cutting speeds vary according to torch output am-
Leads SL60 SL100 perage, the type of material being cut, and opera-
Length (Hand Torch) (Mechanized Torch) tor skill. Refer to Section 4T.08 and following for
greater details.
Up to 25' 75 psi 70 psi
(7.6 m) 5.2 bar 4.8 bar Output current setting or cutting speeds may be
Each reduced to allow slower cutting when following a
additional Add 5 psi Add 5 psi line, or using a template or cutting guide while still
25' 0.4 bar 0.4 bar producing cuts of excellent quality.
(7.6 m)
Postflow
3. For Drag cutting, adjust gas pressure from Release the trigger to stop the cutting arc. Gas con-
75 - 95 psi / 5.2 - 6.5 bar (LED's in center tinues to flow for approximately 20 seconds. During
of control panel). Refer to the Drag Cutting post - flow, if the user moves the trigger release to
the rear and presses the trigger, the pilot arc starts.
chart for pressure setting details. The main arc transfers to the workpiece if the torch
DRAG tip is within transfer distance to the workpiece.
CutMaster 82 Gas Pressure Settings Shutdown
Leads SL60 SL100
Length (Hand Torch) (Mechanized Torch)
Turn the ON / OFF switch to OFF
Up to 25' 80 psi 75 psi (down). All Power Supply indicators shut off.
(7.6 m) 5.5 bar 5.2 bar Unplug the input power cord or disconnect input
Each power. Power is removed from the system.
additional Add 5 psi Add 5 psi
25' 0.4 bar 0.4 bar
(7.6 m)
Select Current Output Level

1. Place the Function Control Knob in one of
the three operating positions available:
RUN ,
RAPID AUTO RESTART
or LATCH . Gas
flow stops.
2. Set the output current to desired amperage
with the Output Current Control Knob.
Cutting Operation
When the torch leaves the workpiece during cutting
operations with the Function Control Knob in the
RUN position, there is a brief delay in restarting
the pilot arc. With the knob in the RAPID AUTO
RESTART position, when the torch leaves the work-
piece the pilot arc restarts instantly, and the cutting
arc restarts instantly when the pilot arc contacts the
workpiece. (Use the 'Rapid Auto Restart' position
when cutting expanded metal or gratings, or in
gouging or trimming operations when an uninter-
rupted restart is desired). And with the knob in the
LATCH position the main cutting arc will be main-
tained after the torch switch is released.
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OPERATION 4-4 Manual 0-4980

cutmaster 82
SECTION 4 TORCH: 2. Remove the Electrode by pulling it straight
out of the Torch Head.
OPERATION
Torch Head
4T.01 Torch Parts Selection

Electrode
Depending on the type of operation to be done
determines the torch parts to be used.
Type of operation:
Starter Cartridge
Drag cutting, standoff cutting or gouging
Torch parts:
Shield Cup, Cutting Tip, Electrode and Starter Tip
Cartridge
NOTE Shield Cup
Refer to Section 4T.07 and following for additional A-03510

information on torch parts.
Torch Parts (Drag Shield Cap & Shield Cup Body
Change the torch parts for a different operation as Shown)
follows:
3. Install the replacement Electrode by push-
ing it straight into the torch head until it
WARNING clicks.
Disconnect primary power at the source be- 4. Install the starter cartridge and desired tip
fore assembling or disassembling torch parts, for the operation into the torch head.
or torch and leads assemblies. 5. Hand tighten the shield cup assembly until
it is seated on the torch head. If resistance
NOTE is felt when installing the cup, check the
threads before proceeding.
The shield cup holds the tip and starter cartridge
in place. Position the torch with the shield cup
facing upward to keep these parts from falling out
when the cup is removed.
1. Unscrew and remove the shield cup assem-
bly from the torch head.
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CutMaster 82
4T.02 Cut Quality Bottom Dross Buildup
NOTES Molten material which is not blown out of the cut

area and resolidifies on the plate. Excessive dross
Cut quality depends heavily on setup and may require secondary cleanup operations after
parameters such as torch standoff, alignment with cutting.
the workpiece, cutting speed, gas pressures, and
operator ability. Kerf Width
Cut quality requirements differ depending on The width of the cut (or the width of material re-
application. For instance, nitride build - up and moved during the cut).
bevel angle may be major factors when the sur- Top Spatter (Dross)
face will be welded after cutting. Dross - free cut-
Top spatter or dross on the top of the cut caused by
ting is important when finish cut quality is desired slow travel speed, excess cutting height, or cutting
to avoid a secondary cleaning operation. The tip whose orifice has become elongated.
following cut quality characteristics are illustrated
in the following figure: 4T.03 General Cutting Information
!
Kerf Width
Cut Surface
Bevel Angle WARNINGS
Top Disconnect primary power at the source before
Spatter disassembling the power supply, torch, or torch
leads.
Top Edge Frequently review the Important Safety Pre-

Rounding cautions at the front of this manual. Be sure
the operator is equipped with proper gloves,
Dross clothing, eye and ear protection. Make sure
Build-Up no part of the operator’s body comes into
Cut Surface A-00007
Drag Lines contact with the workpiece while the torch
is activated.
Cut Quality Characteristics
Cut Surface
CAUTION
The desired or specified condition (smooth or rough)
Sparks from the cutting process can cause damage
of the face of the cut.
to coated, painted, and other surfaces such as glass,
Nitride Build - Up plastic and metal.
Nitride deposits can be left on the surface of the cut NOTE

when nitrogen is present in the plasma gas stream. Handle torch leads with care and protect them
These buildups may create difficulties if the material from damage.
is to be welded after the cutting process.
Piloting
Bevel Angle
Piloting is harder on parts life than actual cutting
The angle between the surface of the cut edge and because the pilot arc is directed from the electrode
a plane perpendicular to the surface of the plate. to the tip rather than to a workpiece. Whenever
A perfectly perpendicular cut would result in a 0° possible, avoid excessive pilot arc time to improve
bevel angle. parts life.
Top - Edge Rounding
Rounding on the top edge of a cut due to wearing
from the initial contact of the plasma arc on the
workpiece.
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Torch Standoff Dross
Improper standoff (the distance between the torch When dross is present on carbon steel, it is com-
tip and workpiece) can adversely affect tip life as monly referred to as either “high speed, slow speed,
well as shield cup life. Standoff may also signifi- or top dross”. Dross present on top of the plate is
cantly affect the bevel angle. Reducing standoff will normally caused by too great a torch to plate dis-
generally result in a more square cut. tance. "Top dross" is normally very easy to remove
and can often be wiped off with a welding glove.
Edge Starting "Slow speed dross" is normally present on the bot-
For edge starts, hold the torch perpendicular to the tom edge of the plate. It can vary from a light to
workpiece with the front of the tip near (not touch- heavy bead, but does not adhere tightly to the cut
ing) the edge of the workpiece at the point where edge, and can be easily scraped off. "High speed
the cut is to start. When starting at the edge of the dross" usually forms a narrow bead along the bottom
plate, do not pause at the edge and force the arc to of the cut edge and is very difficult to remove. When
"reach" for the edge of the metal. Establish the cut- cutting a troublesome steel, it is sometimes useful
ting arc as quickly as possible. to reduce the cutting speed to produce "slow speed
dross". Any resultant cleanup can be accomplished
Direction of Cut by scraping, not grinding.
In the torches, the plasma gas stream swirls as it
leaves the torch to maintain a smooth column of 4T.04 Hand Torch Operation
gas. This swirl effect results in one side of a cut be-
Standoff Cutting With Hand Torch
ing more square than the other. Viewed along the
direction of travel, the right side of the cut is more NOTE
square than the left.
For best performance and parts life, always use the
Left Side
Cut Angle correct parts for the type of operation.
Right Side
Cut Angle 1. The torch can be comfortably held in one
hand or steadied with two hands. Position
the hand to press the Trigger on the torch
handle. With the hand torch, the hand may
be positioned close to the torch head for
maximum control or near the back end for
A-00512 maximum heat protection. Choose the
Side Characteristics Of Cut holding technique that feels most comfort-
able and allows good control and move-
To make a square - edged cut along an inside ment.
diameter of a circle, the torch should move coun- NOTE
terclockwise around the circle. To keep the square
edge along an outside diameter cut, the torch should The tip should never come in contact with
travel in a clockwise direction. the workpiece except during drag cutting
operations.

CutMaster 82
2. Depending on the cutting operation, do one Trigger
of the following:
a. For edge starts, hold the torch perpen-
dicular to the workpiece with the front 1
2
of the tip on the edge of the workpiece
at the point where the cut is to start. Trigger Release
b. For standoff cutting, hold the torch 1/8
- 3/8 in (3-9 mm) from the workpiece as
shown below.
3
Torch
Art # A-03383
6. Cut as usual. Simply release the trigger

assembly to stop cutting.
Shield Cup Standoff 7. Follow normal recommended cutting
Distance 1/8" - 3/8"
practices as provided in the power supply
operator's manual.
NOTE
When the shield cup is properly installed, there
A-00024
is a slight gap between the shield cup and the
torch handle. Gas vents through this gap as part
Standoff Distance of normal operation. Do not attempt to force the
shield cup to close this gap. Forcing the shield
3. Hold the torch away from your body. cup against the torch head or torch handle can
damage components.
4. Slide the trigger release toward the back
of the torch handle while simultaneously 8. For a consistent standoff height from the
squeezing the trigger. The pilot arc will workpiece, install the standoff guide by
start. sliding it onto the torch shield cup. Install
the guide with the legs at the sides of the
shield cup body to maintain good visibility
of the cutting arc. During operation, posi-
tion the legs of the standoff guide against
Trigger the workpiece.
Trigger Release
A-02986
5. Bring the torch within transfer distance to

the work. The main arc will transfer to the Shield Cup
work, and the pilot arc will shut off. Standoff Guide
NOTE Torch Tip
The gas preflow and postflow are a characteristic Workpiece Art # A-04034
of the power supply and not a function of the
torch.

cutmaster 82
Shield Cup With Straight Edge 6. Slide the trigger release toward the back
The drag shield cup can be used with a non conduc-
of the torch handle while simultaneously
tive straight edge to make straight cuts by hand. squeezing the trigger. The pilot arc will
start.
WARNING
The straight edge must be non - conduc-
tive.
Trigger
Trigger Release
A-02986
Non-Conductive
Straight Edge 7. Bring the torch within transfer distance to
Cutting Guide the work. The main arc will transfer to the
work, and the pilot arc will shut off.
NOTE
A-03539
The gas preflow and postflow are a characteristic
Using Drag Shield Cup With Straight Edge of the power supply and not a function of the
torch.
Trigger
The crown shield cup functions best when cutting
3/16 inch (4.7 mm) solid metal with relatively
smooth surface.
1
Drag Cutting With a Hand Torch 2
Drag cutting works best on metal 3/16" (4.7 mm) Trigger Release
thick or less.
NOTE
For best parts performance and life, always use the
correct parts for the type of operation. 3
1. Install the drag cutting tip and set the out-
put current.
2. The torch can be comfortably held in one 4
hand or steadied with two hands. Position
the hand to press the Trigger on the torch Art # A-03383
handle. With the hand torch, the hand may 8. Cut as usual. Simply release the trigger
be positioned close to the torch head for assembly to stop cutting.
maximum control or near the back end for 9. Follow normal recommended cutting
maximum heat protection. Choose the practices as provided in the power supply
holding technique that feels most comfort- operator's manual.
able and allows good control and move- NOTE
ment.
When the shield cup is properly installed, there
4. Keep the torch in contact with the work-
is a slight gap between the shield cup and the
piece during the cutting cycle. torch handle. Gas vents through this gap as part
5. Hold the torch away from your body. of normal operation. Do not attempt to force the
cup against the torch head or torch handle can
damage components.

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Piercing With Hand Torch 6. Bring the torch within transfer distance to
1. The torch can be comfortably held in one the work. The main arc will transfer to the
hand or steadied with two hands. Position work, and the pilot arc will shut off.
the hand to press the Trigger on the torch NOTES
handle. With the hand torch, the hand may The gas preflow and postflow are a characteristic
be positioned close to the torch head for of the power supply and not a function of the
maximum control or near the back end for torch.
maximum heat protection. Choose the When the shield cup is properly installed, there
technique that feels most comfortable and is a slight gap between the shield cup and the
allows good control and movement. torch handle. Gas vents through this gap as part
of normal operation. Do not attempt to force the
NOTE
The tip should never come in contact with cup against the torch head or torch handle can
the workpiece except during drag cutting damage components.
operations. 7. Clean spatter and scale from the shield cup
2. Angle the torch slightly to direct blowback and the tip as soon as possible. Spraying
particles away from the torch tip (and op- the shield cup in anti - spatter compound
erator) rather than directly back into it until will minimize the amount of scale which
the pierce is complete. adheres to it.
3. In a portion of the unwanted metal start the Cutting speed depends on material, thickness,
pierce off the cutting line and then continue and the operator’s ability to accurately follow the
the cut onto the line. Hold the torch per- desired cut line. The following factors may have
pendicular to the workpiece after the pierce an impact on system performance:
is complete. • Torch parts wear
4. Hold the torch away from your body.
5. Slide the trigger release toward the back • Air quality
of the torch handle while simultaneously • Line voltage fluctuations
squeezing the trigger. The pilot arc will • Torch standoff height
start.
• Proper work cable connection
Trigger
Trigger Release
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cutmaster 82
4T.05 Gouging Lead Angle
The angle between the torch and workpiece depends
! WARNINGS
on the output current setting and torch travel speed.
The recommended lead angle is 35°. At a lead angle
greater than 45° the molten metal will not be blown
Be sure the operator is equipped with proper out of the gouge and may be blown back onto the
gloves, clothing, eye and ear protection and that all torch. If the lead angle is too small (less than 35°),
safety precautions at the front of this manual have less material may be removed, requiring more pass-
been followed. Make sure no part of the operator’s es. In some applications, such as removing welds or
body comes in contact with the workpiece when working with light metal, this may be desirable.
the torch is activated.
Disconnect primary power to the system be- Torch Head

fore disassembling the torch, leads, or power
supply.
35˚
CAUTION
Sparks from plasma gouging can cause damage Standoff Height
to coated, painted or other surfaces such as glass, 1/8 - 1/4"
plastic, and metal.
Workpiece
Check torch parts. The torch parts must
A-00941
correspond with the type of operation. Refer to
Section 4T.07, Torch Parts Selection. Gouging Angle and Standoff Distance
Gouging Parameters
Standoff Distance
Gouging performance depends on parameters
such as torch travel speed, current level, lead angle The tip to work distance affects gouge quality and
(the angle between the torch and workpiece), and depth. Standoff distance of 1/8 - 1/4 inch (3 - 6
the distance between the torch tip and workpiece mm) allows for smooth, consistent metal removal.
(standoff). Smaller standoff distances may result in a severance
cut rather than a gouge. Standoff distances greater
than 1/4 inch (6 mm) may result in minimal metal
removal or loss of transferred main arc.
CAUTION
Slag Buildup
Touching the torch tip or shield cup to the work surface
will cause excessive parts wear. Slag generated by gouging on materials such as car-
bon and stainless steels, nickels, and alloyed steels,
Torch Travel Speed can be removed easily in most cases. Slag does not
NOTE obstruct the gouging process if it accumulates to the
side of the gouge path. However, slag build - up can
Refer to Appendix Pages for additional information cause inconsistencies and irregular metal removal if
as related to the Power Supply used. large amounts of material build up in front of the
arc. The build - up is most often a result of improper
Optimum torch travel speed is dependent on current
travel speed, lead angle, or standoff height.
setting, lead angle, and mode of operation (hand or
machine torch).
Current Setting
Current settings depend on torch travel speed,
mode of operation (hand or machine torch), and the
amount of material to be removed.

CutMaster 82
4T.06 Mechanized Torch Operation For optimum smooth surface quality, the travel
speed should be adjusted so that only the leading
Cutting With Mechanized Torch edge of the arc column produces the cut. If the travel
speed is too slow, a rough cut will be produced as
The mechanized torch can be activated by remote the arc moves from side to side in search of metal
control pendant or by a remote interface device for transfer.
such as CNC.
Travel speed also affects the bevel angle of a cut.
1. To start a cut at the plate edge, position the When cutting in a circle or around a corner, slowing
center of the torch along the edge of the down the travel speed will result in a squarer cut.
plate. The power source output should be reduced also.
Travel Speed Refer to the appropriate Control Module Operating
Manual for any Corner Slowdown adjustments that
Proper travel speed is indicated by the trail of the may be required.
arc which is seen below the plate. The arc can be
one of the following: Piercing With Machine Torch
1. Straight Arc To pierce with a machine torch, the arc should be

started with the torch positioned as high as possible
A straight arc is perpendicular to the workpiece
above the plate while allowing the arc to transfer
surface. This arc is generally recommended
and pierce. This standoff helps avoid having molten
for the best cut using air plasma on stainless or
metal blow back onto the front end of the torch.
aluminum.
2. Leading Arc When operating with a cutting machine, a pierce or
dwell time is required. Torch travel should not be
The leading arc is directed in the same direction as enabled until the arc penetrates the bottom of the
torch travel. A five degree leading arc is generally plate. As motion begins, torch standoff should be
recommended for air plasma on mild steel. reduced to the recommended 1/8 - 1/4 inch (3-6
3. Trailing Arc mm) distance for optimum speed and cut quality.
Clean spatter and scale from the shield cup and the
The trailing arc is directed in the opposite direc-
tip as soon as possible. Spraying or dipping the
tion as torch travel.
shield cup in anti - spatter compound will minimize
the amount of scale which adheres to it.
Dir
ect
ion
of T
orc
hT
rav Standoff Distance
el
Straight Arc
Trailing Arc
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Leading Arc
Mechanized Torch Operation

cutmaster 82
4T.07 Parts Selection for Manual and Mechanized Torch Cutting
Tips: Shield
DRAG TIP Cup Body, Shield Cap, Deflector
CUTTING 9-8237 9-8243
20A 9-8205
30A 9-8206 Shield Cup
40A 9-8207 9-8218
60A 9-8252
O-Ring No. 8-3488 Shield Cap, Drag
DRAG SHIELD
40A 9-8244
CUTTING Shield
40A Cup Body,
Shield Cap, Deflector
CUTTING Tip:
9-8237
9-8243
40A 9-8208 Standoff Guide

Shield Cup 9-8251
STANDOFF
9-8218
CUTTING
DRAG SHIELD
CUTTING Shield 50-60A 9-8235
50-60A Tips:
Cup Body,
CUTTING 9-8237
9-8243
Start
Cartridge 50-55A 9-8209
Shield Cup Standoff Guide
9-8213 60A 9-8210
9-8218 9-8281
STANDOFF
CUTTING
DRAG SHIELD O-Ring No. 8-3488

Shield Cap, Drag
Electrode CUTTING Shield 70-100A 9-8236
9-8215 70-120A Tips: Cup Body,
CUTTING 9-8237 Shield Cap, Deflector
9-8243
70A 9-8231
80A 9-8211 Shield Cup Standoff Guide
90/100A 9-8212 9-8218 9-8281
120A 9-8253
STANDOFF CUTTING
40-120A
GOUGING Shield Shield Cap, Gouging
Cup Body, 9-8241
9-8237
Tips:
Tip Gouging A 9-8225 (40 Amps Max.)
NOTE
Tip Gouging B 9-8226 (50 - 100 Amps) CutMaster 52 uses 60A and less
CutMaster 82 uses 80A and less
Art # A-08065
Tip Gouging C 9-8227 (60 - 120 Amps) CutMaster 102 uses 100A and less
Tip Gouging D 9-8228 (60 - 120 Amps)

CutMaster 82
4T.08 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Mechanized Torch With Exposed
Tip
Type Torch: Mechanized With Exposed Tip Type Material: Mild Steel
Type Plasma Gas: Air Type Secondary Gas: Single Gas Torch
Thickness Tip Output Amperage Speed (Per Minute) Standoff Plasma Gas Press Flow (CFH) Pierce Pierce Height
Inches mm (Cat. No.) Volts(VDC) (Amps) Inches Meters Inches mm psi* bar Plasma Total** Delay (Sec) Inches mm
0.060 1.5 9-8210 110 60 290 7.37 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.00 0.19 4.8
0.075 1.9 9-8210 120 60 285 7.24 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.19 4.8
0.120 3.0 9-8210 120 60 180 4.57 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.19 4.8
0.135 3.4 9-8210 119 60 170 4.32 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.19 4.8
0.188 4.8 9-8210 121 60 100 2.54 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.20 0.19 4.8
0.250 6.4 9-8210 119 60 80 2.03 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.30 0.19 4.8
0.375 9.5 9-8210 124 60 50 1.27 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.50 0.19 4.8
0.500 12.7 9-8210 126 60 26 0.66 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.75 0.19 4.8
0.625 15.9 9-8210 127 60 19 0.48 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
0.750 19.1 9-8210 134 60 14 0.36 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8210 140 60 6 0.15 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
Type Torch: Mechanized With Exposed Tip Type Material: Stainless Steel
0.06 1.5 9-8210 119 60 350 8.91 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.00 0.20 5.1
0.075 1.9 9-8210 116 60 300 7.64 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.120 3.0 9-8210 123 60 150 3.82 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.135 3.4 9-8210 118 60 125 3.18 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.188 4.8 9-8210 122 60 90 2.29 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.20 0.20 5.1
0.250 6.4 9-8210 120 60 65 1.65 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.30 0.20 5.1
0.375 9.5 9-8210 130 60 30 0.76 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.50 0.20 5.1
0.500 12.7 9-8210 132 60 21 0.53 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.75 0.20 5.1
0.625 15.9 9-8210 130 60 15 0.38 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
0.750 19.1 9-8210 142 60 12 0.31 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
Type Torch: Mechanized With Exposed Tip Type Material: Aluminum

0.060 1.5 9-8210 110 60 440 11.18 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.00 0.25 6.4
0.075 1.9 9-8210 110 60 440 11.18 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.25 6.4
0.120 3.0 9-8210 116 60 250 6.35 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.25 6.4
0.188 3.4 9-8210 116 60 170 4.32 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.20 0.25 6.4
0.250 6.4 9-8210 132 60 85 2.16 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.30 0.25 6.4
0.375 9.5 9-8210 140 60 45 1.14 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.50 0.25 6.4
0.500 12.7 9-8210 143 60 30 0.76 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 0.80 0.25 6.4
0.625 15.9 9-8210 145 60 20 0.51 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
0.750 19.1 9-8210 145 60 18 0.46 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR

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Type Torch: Mechanized With Exposed Tip Type Material: Mild Steel
0.060 1.5 9-8211 113 80 320 8.13 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.00 0.19 4.8
0.120 3.0 9-8211 113 80 230 5.84 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.19 4.8
0.135 3.4 9-8211 115 80 180 4.57 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.19 4.8
0.188 4.8 9-8211 114 80 140 3.56 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.20 0.19 4.8
0.250 6.4 9-8211 114 80 100 2.54 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.30 0.19 4.8
0.375 9.5 9-8211 117 80 42 1.07 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.40 0.19 4.8
0.500 12.7 9-8211 120 80 33 0.84 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.60 0.19 4.8
0.625 15.9 9-8211 133 80 22 0.56 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.75 0.19 4.8
0.750 19.1 9-8211 128 80 18 0.46 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
0.875 22.2 9-8211 133 80 10 0.25 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8211 132 80 9 0.23 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
Type Torch: Mechanized With Exposed Tip Type Material: Stainless Steel
0.060 1.5 9-8211 120 80 340 8.64 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.00 0.25 6.4
0.120 3.0 9-8211 120 80 300 7.62 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.25 6.4
0.135 3.4 9-8211 120 80 280 7.11 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.25 6.4
0.188 4.8 9-8211 120 80 140 3.56 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.20 0.25 6.4
0.250 6.4 9-8211 120 80 100 2.54 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.30 0.25 6.4
0.375 9.5 9-8211 126 80 50 1.27 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.40 0.25 6.4
0.500 12.7 9-8211 129 80 28 0.71 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.80 0.25 6.4
0.625 15.9 9-8211 135 80 20 0.51 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 1.00 0.25 6.4
0.750 19.1 9-8211 143 80 10 0.25 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
0.875 22.2 9-8211 143 80 9 0.23 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8211 146 80 8 0.20 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR

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Type Torch: Mechanized With Exposed Tip Type Material: Aluminum
0.06 1.5 9-8211 120 80 350 8.89 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.00 0.25 6.4
0.12 3.0 9-8211 124 80 300 7.62 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.25 6.4
0.188 4.8 9-8211 124 80 180 4.57 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.20 0.25 6.4
0.250 6.4 9-8211 128 80 110 2.79 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.30 0.25 6.4
0.375 9.5 9-8211 136 80 55 1.40 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.40 0.25 6.4
0.500 12.7 9-8211 139 80 38 0.97 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.60 0.25 6.4
0.625 15.9 9-8211 142 80 26 0.66 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 0.75 0.25 6.4
0.750 19.1 9-8211 145 80 24 0.61 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
0.875 22.2 9-8211 153 80 10 0.25 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8211 162 80 6 0.15 0.25 6.4 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
NOTES
* Gas pressure shown is for torches with leads up to 25’ / 7.6 m long. For 50’ / 15.2 m leads, set gas pressure to 70 psi / 4.8 bar.
** Total flow rate includes plasma and secondary gas flow.

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4T.09 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Mechanized Torch With Shielded
Tip
Type Torch: Mechanized With Shielded Tip Type Material: Mild Steel
0.060 1.5 9-8210 124 60 250 6.35 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.00 0.2 5.1
0.075 1.9 9-8210 126 60 237 6.02 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.120 3.0 9-8210 126 60 230 5.84 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.135 3.4 9-8210 128 60 142 3.61 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.188 4.8 9-8210 128 60 125 3.18 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.20 0.2 5.1
0.250 6.4 9-8210 123 60 80 2.03 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.30 0.2 5.1
0.375 9.5 9-8210 132 60 34 0.86 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.50 0.2 5.1
0.500 12.7 9-8210 137 60 23 0.58 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.75 0.2 5.1
0.625 15.9 9-8210 139 60 14 0.36 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
0.750 19.1 9-8210 145 60 14 0.36 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8210 156 60 4 0.10 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
Type Torch: Mechanized With Shielded Tip Type Material: Stainless Steel
0.06 1.5 9-8210 110 60 165 4.19 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.00 0.20 5.1
0.075 1.9 9-8210 116 60 155 3.94 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.120 3.0 9-8210 115 60 125 3.18 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.135 3.4 9-8210 118 60 80 2.03 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.188 4.8 9-8210 120 60 75 1.91 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.20 0.20 5.1
0.250 6.4 9-8210 121 60 60 1.52 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.30 0.20 5.1
0.375 9.5 9-8210 129 60 28 0.71 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.50 0.20 5.1
0.500 12.7 9-8210 135 60 17 0.43 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.75 0.20 5.1
0.625 15.9 9-8210 135 60 14 0.36 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
0.750 19.1 9-8210 142 60 10 0.25 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
Type Torch: Mechanized With Shielded Tip Type Material: Aluminum

0.060 1.5 9-8210 105 60 350 8.89 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.00 0.20 5.1
0.075 1.9 9-8210 110 60 350 8.89 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.120 3.0 9-8210 110 60 275 6.99 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.10 0.20 5.1
0.188 3.4 9-8210 122 60 140 3.56 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 90 245 0.20 0.20 5.1
0.250 6.4 9-8210 134 60 80 2.03 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.30 0.20 5.1
0.375 9.5 9-8210 140 60 45 1.14 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.50 0.20 5.1
0.500 12.7 9-8210 144 60 26 0.66 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 0.80 0.20 5.1
0.625 15.9 9-8210 145 60 19 0.48 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR
0.750 19.1 9-8210 150 60 15 0.38 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 90 245 NR NR NR

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Type Torch: Mechanized With Shielded Tip Type Material: Mild Steel
0.060 1.5 9-8211 128 80 280 7.11 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.00 0.2 5.1
0.120 3.0 9-8211 126 80 203 5.16 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.135 3.4 9-8211 128 80 182 4.62 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.188 4.8 9-8211 128 80 137 3.48 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.20 0.2 5.1
0.250 6.4 9-8211 131 80 100 2.54 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.30 0.2 5.1
0.375 9.5 9-8211 134 80 40 1.02 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.50 0.2 5.1
0.500 12.7 9-8211 136 80 36 0.91 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.60 0.2 5.1
0.625 15.9 9-8211 145 80 21 0.53 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.75 0.2 5.1
0.750 19.1 9-8211 144 80 14 0.36 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
0.875 22.2 9-8211 149 80 11 0.28 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8211 162 80 8 0.20 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
Type Torch: Mechanized With Shielded Tip Type Material: Stainless Steel
0.060 1.5 9-8211 110 80 340 8.50 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.00 0.2 5.1
0.120 3.0 9-8211 115 80 260 6.50 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.135 3.4 9-8211 113 80 250 6.25 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.2 5.1
0.188 4.8 9-8211 114 80 170 4.25 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.20 0.2 5.1
0.250 6.4 9-8211 116 80 85 2.13 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.30 0.2 5.1
0.375 9.5 9-8211 123 80 45 1.13 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.40 0.25 6.4
0.500 12.7 9-8211 133 80 18 0.45 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.75 0.25 6.4
0.625 15.9 9-8211 135 80 16 0.40 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 1.00 0.25 6.4
0.750 19.1 9-8211 144 80 8 0.20 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
0.875 22.2 9-8211 137 80 8 0.20 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8211 140 80 8 0.20 0.125 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR

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Type Torch: Mechanized With Shielded Tip Type Material: Aluminum
0.06 1.5 9-8211 115 80 320 8.13 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.00 0.25 6.4
0.12 3.0 9-8211 120 80 240 6.10 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.10 0.25 6.4
0.188 4.8 9-8211 120 80 165 4.19 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.20 0.25 6.4
0.250 6.4 9-8211 124 80 100 2.54 0.13 3.2 70 4.8 115 340 0.30 0.25 6.4
0.375 9.5 9-8211 138 80 60 1.52 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.40 0.25 6.4
0.500 12.7 9-8211 141 80 36 0.91 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.60 0.25 6.4
0.625 15.9 9-8211 142 80 26 0.66 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 0.75 0.25 6.4
0.750 19.1 9-8211 150 80 18 0.46 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
0.875 22.2 9-8211 156 80 8 0.20 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
1.000 25.4 9-8211 164 80 6 0.15 0.19 4.8 70 4.8 115 340 NR NR NR
NOTES
* Gas pressure shown is for torches with leads up to 25’ / 7.6 m long. For 50’ / 15.2 m leads, set gas pressure to 70 psi / 4.8 bar.
** Total flow rate includes plasma and secondary gas flow.

CutMaster 82
PATENT INFORMATION
Plasma Cutting Torch Patents
The following parts are covered under U.S. and Foreign Patents as follows:
Catalog # Description Patent(s)
9-8215 Electrode US Pat No(s) 6163008; 6987238
Other Pat(s) Pending
9-8213 Cartridge US Pat No(s) 6903301; 6717096; 6936786;
6703581; D496842; D511280; D492709; D499620;
D504142 Other Pat(s) Pending
9-8205 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8206 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8207 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8252 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8208 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8209 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8210 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8231 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8211 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8212 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8253 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8225 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8226 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8227 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8228 Tip US Pat No(s) 6774336; 7145099; 6933461
9-8241 Shield Cap US Pat No(s) 6914211; D505309
9-8237 Shield Cup US Pat No(s) 6914211; D501632; D511633

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Catalog # Description Patent(s)
The following parts are also licensed under U.S. Patent No. 5,120,930 and 5,132,512:
Catalog # Description
9-8235 Shield Cap
9-8236 Shield Cap
9-8237 Shield Cup
9-8238 Shield Cap
9-8239 Shield Cap
9-8244 Shield Cap
9-8245 Shield Cap

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cutmaster 82
SECTION 5 SYSTEM:
SERVICE
5.01 General Maintenance
Maintain more often
Warning! if used under severe
Disconnect input power before maintaining. conditions
Each Use
Visual check of
torch tip and electrode
Weekly
Visually inspect the

cables and leads.
Visually inspect the torch body Replace as needed
tip, electrode and shield cup
3 Months
Replace all
Clean
broken parts
exterior
of power supply
6 Months
Visually check and

Carefully clean the
interior
Art # A-07938
Manual 0-4980 5-1 SERVICE

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5.02 Maintenance Schedule 5.03 Common Faults
NOTE Problem - Symptom Common Cause
The actual frequency of maintenance may need Insufficient 1. Cutting speed too fast.
to be adjusted according to the operating envi- Penetration 2. Torch tilted too much.
ronment. 3. Metal too thick.
4. Worn torch parts
Daily Operational Checks or Every Six Cutting 5. Cutting current too low.
Hours: 6. Non - Genuine Thermal Dynamics
parts used
1. Check torch consumable parts, replace if dam- 7. Incorrect gas pressure
aged, worn or when cut performance has demi-
nished. Main Arc 1. Cutting speed too slow.
Extinguishes 2. Torch standoff too high from
2. Check plasma and secondary supply and pres- workpiece.
sure. 3. Cutting current too high.
3. Purge plasma gas line to remove any moisture 4. Work cable disconnected.
build-up. 5. Worn torch parts.
6. Non - Genuine Thermal Dynamics
Weekly or Every 30 Cutting Hours: parts used
1. Check fan for proper operation and adequate air Excessive Dross 1. Cutting speed too slow.
flow. Formation 2. Torch standoff too high from
workpiece.
2. Inspect torch for any cracks or exposed wires,
3. Worn torch parts.
replace if necessary.
4. Improper cutting current.
3. Inspect input power cable for damage or exposed 5. Non - Genuine Thermal Dynamics
wires, replace if necessary. parts used
6. Incorrect gas pressure
Six Months or Every 720 Cutting Hours:
Short Torch Parts Life1. Oil or moisture in air source.
1. Check the in-line air filter(s), clean or replace as 2. Exceeding system capability
required (material too thick).
3. Excessive pilot arc time
2. Check cables and hoses for leaks or cracks, replace
4. Gas pressure too low.
if necessary.
5. Improperly assembled torch.
3. Check all contactor points for severe arcing or 6. Non - Genuine Thermal Dynamics
pits, replace if necessary. parts used
4. Vacuum dust and dirt out of the entire machine. Difficult Starting 1. Worn torch parts.
2. Non - Genuine Thermal Dynamics
parts used.
3. Incorrect gas pressure.
CAUTION
Do not blow air into the power supply during
cleaning. Blowing air into the unit can cause
metal particles to interfere with sensitive electrical
components and cause damage to the unit.
SERVICE 5-2 Manual 0-4980

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5.04 Fault Indicator Explanation of Faults
At initial power up, two lights will temporarily illu- " UNDER PRESSURE: Indicates that operating pres-
minate for 2-3 seconds to show the version of software sure is set too low and power supply output
used. power will be disabled.
To determine the first digit, count the function indicators INPUT POWER: Indicates primary line voltage is
left to right, 1 through 5. To determine the second digit outside the operating limits of the power supply
count the pressure indicators, reading from bottom to as selected by the setting of INPUT VOLTAGE
top, 0 through 7. In the example below the Temp indica- SELECTION SWITCH at the rear of the unit. Low
tor and 76 psi indicators are on indicating the version is 208/230 VAC and high is 460 VAC.
would be 2.3.
LO
HI
7 S
6
5 MIN
A
MAX
PSI
MAX
BAR
MAX
+
4
PART IN PLACE: Indicates that the shield cup is not
3 properly installed or tightened.
2
1 MIN MIN START ERROR: Indicates that the START SIGNAL
was active (ie. Torch Trigger depressed, hand
0
! held pendant switch on or CNC signal for torch
on) during one of three conditions:
1) During initial power up when ON/OFF
switch is turned to ON position
Art# A-07988
2) When fault which had been disabling the
1 2 3 4 5 system is cleared.
3) When the FUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH
When the ! "Fault" indicator is on or blinking it Mode is moved from SET position to any of
will be accompanied by one of the pressure indica- the other three (3) modes of operation.
tor lights depending on what the Fault is. Only one
of these faults will be displayed at one time. If more CONSUMABLES MISSING: Indicates that the elec-
than one fault exists, when the first fault is corrected trode, start cartridge or tip is missing or exces-
and cleared, the next fault will then be displayed. It sively worn.
is possible to have a fault indicated in the function SHORTED TORCH: Indicates the torch or lead has
indicators and another fault indictated in the pres- a shorted condition between positive and nega-
sure indicators. The following table shows each of tive leads.
the Faults possible.
INTERNAL ERROR: Indicates a microprocessor er-
Pressure Fault ror.
Indicator
OVER PRESSURE: Indicates that operating pressure
Max Over Pressure is set too high. The Error Indicator will not flash
90 Internal Error when the pressure is above 95 PSI. This LED will
remain on and the system will operate but pilot
85 Shorted Torch starting and cut performance may be affected.
80 Consumables Missing NOTE
75 Start Error The cooling fans will turn on as soon as the unit
70 Parts in Place is turned on. After the unit is idle for ten (10)
minutes the fans will turn off. The fans will come
65 Input Power
back on as soon as the torch switch (Start Signal)
Min Under Pressure is activated or if the unit is turned off, then turned
NOTE on again. If an over temperature condition occurs,
the fans will continue to run while the condition
Fault explantions are covered in the following exists and for a ten (10) minute period once the
tables. condition is cleared.
CutMaster 82
5.05 Basic Troubleshooting Guide
WARNING
There are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this unit. Do not attempt to diagnose or
repair unless you have had training in power electronics measurement and troubleshooting techniques.
Problem - Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action

ON / OFF Switch is on 1. Primary power disconnect is in 1. Turn primary power disconnect switch to ON position.
but the A/C Indicator OFF position.
does not light 2. Primary fuses / breakers are 2. a) Have qualified person check primary fuses / breakers.
blown or tripped. b) Connect unit to known good primary power receptacle
3. Faulty components in unit. 3. Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement.
FAULT indicator 1. INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION 1. Turn off power to unit then set INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION
flashing, 65 PSI SWITCH set for incorrect voltage. SWITCH to match primary input voltage.
indicator flashing 2. Primary input voltage problem. 2. Have qualified person check primary voltage to insure it
meets unit requirements see section 2.04.
3. Faulty components in unit. 3. Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement.
TEMPERATURE 1. Air flow through or around the 1. Refer to clearance information – section 2.04
indicator on. unit is obstructed.
FAULT indicator 2. Duty cycle of the unit has been 2. Allow unit to cool.
flashing. exceeded
3. Failed components in unit 3. Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement.
GAS indicator off, 1. Gas supply not connected to 1. Connect gas supply to unit.
FAULT and MIN unit.
pressure indicators 2. Gas supply not turned on. 2. Turn gas supply on.
flashing. 3. Gas supply pressure too low. 3. Set air supply inlet pressure to unit to 120 psi.
4. AIR PRESSURE CONTROL 4. Adjust regulator to set air pressure - see section 4.02.
regulator set too low.
5. Failed components in unit. 5. Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement.
FAULT and 70 PSI 1. Shield Cup loose. 1. Hand tighten the shield cup until it is snug.
indicators flashing. 2. Torch not properly connected to 2. Insure torch ATC is securely fastened to unit.
power supply.
3. Problem in torch and leads PIP 3. Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center
circuit. for repair or replacement.
FAULT and 75 PSI 1. Start signal is active when 1. Start can be active for one of the following:
indicators flashing. ON/OFF SWITCH is turned to ON • Hand torch switch held closed
position. • Hand pendant switch held closed
• CNC START signal is active low
Release the START signal source
2. Problem in the torch and leads 2. Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center
switch circuit. for repair or replacement.

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Problem - Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action
FAULT & 80 PSI 1. Torch shield cup is loose. 1. Tighten shield cup by hand. Do not overtighten.
indicators flashing. 2. Torch tip, electrode or 2. Turn off power supply. Remove shield cup. Install missing
Gas flow is cycling on starter cartridge missing. parts.
and off. 3. Torch start cartridge is stuck.3. Turn off power supply. Bleed down system pressure. Remove
shield cup, tip and start cartridge. Check start cartridge lower
end fitting for free movement. Replace if fitting does not move
freely.
4. Open conductor in torch leads. 4. Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center
for repair or replacement.
5. Problem in the torch and leads 5. Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center
switch circuit. for repair or replacement.
6. Failed components in unit. 6.Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement.
Nothing happens 1. Problem in the torch and 1. Take Torch and Leads (Remote Pendant) to Authorized Repair
when torch switch leads switch circuit (Remote Facility.
or remote switch pendant switch circuit).
is closed ( Or CNC 2. CNC Contoller device 2. Contact Controller manufacturer.
START signal is not providing Start signal.
active) No gas flow, 3. Failed components in unit. 3. Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement.
DC LED OFF.
FAULT and 85 PSI 1. Upper O-Ring on torch 1. Remove shield cup from torch; check
indicators flashing. head is in wrong position. upper O-Ring position; correct if necessary.
2. Torch starter cartridge is stuck. 2. Turn off power supply. Bleed down system pressure. Remove
shield cup, tip and starter cartridge. Check starter cartridge
lower end fitting for free movement. Replace if fitting does not
move freely.
3. Worn or faulty torch parts. 3. Inspect torch consumable parts. Replace if necessary.
4. Shorted Torch. 4. Replace torch and leads or return to an authorized service
center for repair.
No Fault lights on, no 1. Failed components in unit. 1. Return to an authorized service center for repair.
arc in torch.
FAULT and 85 PSI 1. Internal Error 1. Turn the ON / OFF switch OFF then back ON again. If that does
indicators flashing not clear the fault, return to an authorized service center for
repair.
Pilot arc is on but 1. Work cable not connected to 1. Connect work cable.
cutting arc will not work piece.
establish 2. Work cable/connector broken. 2. Replace work cable.
3. Failed components in unit. 3. Return to an authorized service center for repair.
Torch cutting is 1. Incorrect current setting. 1. Check and adjust to proper setting.
diminished 2. Worn torch consumables. 2. Check torch consumables and replace as needed.
3. Poor work cable connection to 3. Check the connection of the Work Lead to the work piece.
work piece.
4. Torch being moved too fast. 4. Reduce cutting speed.
5. Excessive oil or water in torch. 5. Refer to "Check air quality" in section 3 Torch.
6. Failed components in unit. 6. Return to an authorized service center for repair.

CutMaster 82
5.06 Circuit Fault Isolation B. Cover Installation
1. Reverse previous procedures for cover installa-
tion.
WARNING
NOTE
The following procedures should not be attempted
When installing the upper screws, attempt to
by anyone who has not had proper training or
authorized to do so.
A. Cover Removal until you feel the threads lign up, then begin to
turn the screw clockwise to tighten to 15-18 in.
1. Remove the upper and lower screws which lbs.. Do not over tighten.
secure the cover to the main assembly. Do not
loosen the lower screws inside the cut out slots C. Pre Power Up Tests
in the bottom of the cover.
Prior to applying primary line power to the unit,
Note perform the following checks to prevent component
failure or blowing primary fuses. The troubleshoot-
The upper screws and lower screws are not the ing guide will assume these tests were done and no
same. Do not mix them. The upper screws are failure was found or that any failures found were
for threading into the plastic of the front and rear corrected.
panels. DO NOT use the finer threaded lower
screws for this. 1. Main Contactor (W1) Check – Section 5.11 A
2 Input Diode Module Test – Section 5.11 B
Upper
Screws 3 Input Capacitor Pcb Test –Section 5.11 C
4 IGBT Modules Test – Section 5.11 D
Lower
Screws 5 Output Diode Module Test – Section 5.11 E
6 Pilot IGBT Test – Section 5.11 F
Slots
If all of the Pre Power-Up Tests are ok, proceed with
the trouble shooting guide.
Lower
Screws
CAUTION
Due to the close proximity of the Main Pcb to the
Capacitor Pcb, It is recommended to use an insu-
lated meter probe when making measurements on
the J2 connector on the Main Pcb. Do not short
between the pins. Do not short to the Capacitor
Pcb connections.
Art # A-07947
2. Carefully pull the Cover up and away from the

unit.

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D. Initial Set up Conditions DRAG
This section is to help isolate the defective circuit CutMaster 82 Gas Pressure Settings
before troubleshooting, identify symptoms, and test
the unit for proper operation. Follow the instructions Leads SL60 SL100
as given to identify the possible symptom(s) and the Length (Hand Torch) (Mechanized Torch)
defective circuit. After repairs are complete, run the Up to 25' 80 psi 75 psi
following tests again to verify that the unit is fully (7.6 m) 5.5 bar 5.2 bar
operational.
Each
1. Connect gas supply to rear of Power Supply. additional Add 5 psi Add 5 psi
25' 0.4 bar 0.4 bar
2. Turn on gas supply and set operating pressure
(7.6 m)
per pressure setting label on power supply.
3. Set the Power Supply controls as follows: 4. Turn FUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH to RUN
• ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position position
• Turn FUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH to SET • Solenoid turns off, gas stops flowing (pressure
position display may increase slightly when gas is not
flowing)
• CURRENT CONTROL POTENTIOMETER to
MAXIMUM position, fully clockwise. This completes the Main Input and Internal Power Test.
If the above are all correct then proceed to the next section
E. Main Input and Internal Power Test "F. Pilot Arc Test". If the unit does not function as stated
above, then note the symptom and proceed to Section
1. Connect Primary Line power to the unit. "5.07, Main Input and Internal Power Problems".
2. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH ( SW1) to ON position
F. Pilot Arc Test
and observe the following:
1. Activate or depress the torch switch (Activate
• Software version is displayed (See section 5.04
START signal) to establish a pilot arc and note
Fault Indicators)
the following
After approx. three (3) seconds
• Gas solenoid opens
• Inrush relay on PCB1 energizes, starting pre-
• Gas flows
charging of working capacitors.
• After two seconds the gas solenoid closes
• W1 energizes
and gas stops flowing momentarily, then gas
• AC and GAS Indicators come on solenoid re-opens and gas resumes flowing
• Gas flows • DC LED comes on
• Fans turn on • Pilot arc is established
3. Adjust the pressure regulator to set the gas pres- 2. Open the torch switch (Remote Pendant switch
sure as specified in charts. or remove CNC start signal)
STANDOFF • Gas continues to flow

CutMaster 82 Gas Pressure Settings • DC LED goes off
Leads SL60 SL100 After 20 second post flow time
Length (Hand Torch) (Mechanized Torch)
• Gas solenoid closes
Up to 25' 75 psi 70 psi
(7.6 m) 5.2 bar 4.8 bar • Gas flow stops
Each This completes the Pilot Arc Test. If the above are all
additional Add 5 psi Add 5 psi correct then proceed to the next section "G, Main Arc
25' 0.4 bar 0.4 bar and Controls Test". If the unit does not function as stated
(7.6 m) above, then note the symptom and proceed to Section
"5.08, Pilot Arc Problems".

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G. Main Arc and Controls Test 10. While cutting keep the torch switch closed and
bring the torch off the edge of the material.
Connect work Cable to the work piece, Close torch
switch (Pendant switch or activate CNC Start) to es- • Pilot Arc re-ignites immediately
tablish a pilot arc. Bring torch to within 1/8” – 3/8”
11. Open the torch switch
of the work piece to establish main cutting arc.
• DC LED turns off
• Main Cutting Arc Establishes
After 20 second post flow time
• On Main Pcb D59 turns off and D78 turns
on • Gas solenoid closes
1. Clamp DC ammeter around the work cable. Out- • Gas flow stops
put will be 80 amps.
12. Set the FUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH to
2. While cutting, adjust the CURRENT CONTROL LATCH mode
POTENTIOMETER from maximum setting to
minimum setting. 13. Start a cut, and release the torch switch
• Current adjusts from 80amps down to 20 • Main cutting arc will remain on until the torch
amps is lifted away from the plate approx ¾” or until
the torch is brought off the edge of the metal
3. Set the CURRENT CONTROL POTENTIOM-
ETER to maximum position. Once the arc has extinguished
• Current adjusts from 20 amps up to 80 amps • DC LED turns off
4. While cutting, touch the tip of the torch to the After 20 second post flow time
work piece, This is called Drag Mode. • Gas solenoid closes
• Tip Saver circuit will activate, current drops • Gas flow stops
to 60 amps.
This completes the Main Arc and Controls Test. If the
5. Lift tip off the plate approx 1/4” above are all correct then proceed to the next section
• Tip Saver circuit deactivates, current goes back "H CNC Interface Test." If the unit does not function as
to 80 amps stated above, then note the symptom and proceed to
Section "5.09, Main Arc and Controls Problems".
6. While cutting keep the torch switch closed, bring
the torch off the edge of the material. H. CNC INTERFACE TEST
• Cutting arc extinguishes If the unit has one of the two factory supplied options
for CNC interface installed, proceed with this section,
• Gas solenoid closes otherwise the tests are complete.
• Gas flow stops momentarily then restarts 1. Connect an ohmmeter between J2-12 to J2-14
when solenoid opens (START signal). Position the torch to pilot. Check
• Pilot arc ignites the OK-TO-MOVE signal by connecting a jumper
between J2-3 and J2-4 (START signal).
7. Open the torch switch
• Pilot arc is established
• DC LED turns off
2. Bring the torch to the work piece and transfer to
After 20 second post flow time cutting arc.
• Gas solenoid closes • OK-TO-MOVE signal is present. (Meter shows
continuity)
• Gas flow stops
8. Set the FUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH to
RAPID AUTO RESTART mode.
9. Close torch switch (Pendant switch or activate
CNC Start) to establish a pilot arc. Bring torch to
within 1/8” – 3/8” of the work piece to establish
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3. Remove jumper from J6. 2. W1 jumpers installed incorrectly
• OK-TO-MOVE signal off (Meter shows no a) Check jumper installation for correct phase
continuity) being used.
• Gas continues to flow Single-Phase (1ø) and Jumper Settings
• DC LED goes off

L1 L1 Jumper L1 -L4
After 20 second Post flow time
L2 L2 Jumper L2-L3
• Gas solenoid closes
L3
L3
Art # A-07984
• Gas flow stops L4
L4
If the unit has the Basic CNC Interface harness the GND
test is complete. If the unit does not function as
stated above, then note the symptom and proceed
Single Phase Input Power Wiring
to Section "5.10 CNC Interface Problems".If the unit
has the Automation Interface PCB installed, continue
with this section. Three-Phase (3ø) and Jumper Settings
4. There are three (3) ARC VOLTs signals available

from the J6 connector. L1 L1 Jumper L1 -L4
a) J2-9 (+) to J2-7 (-) L2 L2

Jumper L3-L3
L3
Art # A-07983
b) J2-5 (+) to J2-6 (-) (Auto Interface pcb J3 con- L3
nector with jumper installed between pins 1 L4
L4
and 2) = ARC VOLTS divided by 50 GND
c) J2-5 (+) to J2-6 (-) (Auto Interface pcb J3 con-

nector with jumper installed between pins 2 Three Phase Input Power Wiring
and 3) = ARC VOLTS divided by 16 3 W1 contactor points are stuck closed
Measure the voltage between these points while pi- a) Check per section 5.11A
loting (Open Circuit Voltage) and while cutting. The
voltages should approx as listed below 4. Primary plug not wired correctly.
Open Circuit Voltage Cutting Voltage a) Check manufacturer's plug installation instruc-
tions.
a) 300 VDC 100 VDC
5. Primary input cable is defective.
b) 6 VDC 2 VDC
a) Check cable for shorts.
c) 19 DVC 6 VDC
B. Primary line fuses blow immediately after
This completes the CNC Interface Test. If the above are all ON/OFF SWITCH (SW1) is turned to ON
correct then the unit is functioning correctly. If the unit position.
does not function as stated, then note the symptom and
proceed to Section "5.10, CNC Interface Problems". 1. Shorted Input Diode Module
a) Check per section 5.11B
5.07 Main Input and Internal Power
2. Shorted Input Capacitor Pcb
Problems
a) Check per section 5.11C
A. Primary input line fuse blows as soon as
primary disconnect is closed. C. Gas flows with ON/OFF SWITCH in OFF
position
1. Primary input cable installed incorrectly.
1. Foreign debris has lodged in gas solenoid.
a) Check wiring of primary power cable to the
contactor. See illustration below. a) Replace gas solenoid. This is a problem caused
by improperly filtered air supply. Customer
needs to add filtration to air supply prior to
unit inlet.

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D. All front panel indicators are off, fans b) With all power removed from the unit, discon-
do not run. Main Contactor W1 does not nect the ribbon cable from J2 connector on
close. Main Pcb. Check continuity between J2-34 to
test point GND 1. With SW2 in LOW position
1. Primary power not connected. continuity should be present, with SW2 in the
HIGH position. It should read open
a) Check that cable is connected to primary
power. If not correct, replace Main PCB assembly
2. Primary line fuse/breaker is blown/tripped. 5. Defective Logic assembly
a) Replace fuse or reset breaker. a) Replace Logic PCB
3. Defective ON/OFF SWITCH F. PARTS-IN-PLACE (PIP) FAULT. The FAULT
a) Check continuity Indicator and 70 PSI LED is flashing.
4. Defective Main Pcb 1. Shield Cup loose
a) Measure Main Pcb power supply voltages at a) Hand tighten the shield cup to close the PIP
the following test points switch
GND1 to +12V = 12VDC 2. Torch not properly connected to power supply
GND1 to +48V = 48 VDC a) Insure torch ATC is securely fastened to unit.
Replace Main Pcb if not correct 3. Problem with torch and leads PIP circuit
5. Defective Ribbon Cable a) Check continuity of torch PIP circuit at ATC

pins 1 & 2.
a) Check continuity Negative / Plasma Lead
6. Defective Logic
a) Replace Logic Pcb
E. INPUT POWER FAULT. 4 Torch Switch
AC LED on, FAULT Indicator and 65 PSI LED is 3 Torch Switch

flashing. 2 PIP
1. INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (SW2) 1 PIP

set for incorrect voltage
a) Set SW2 to correspond to the primary line volt- Art # A-08124
age. Turn SW1 to OFF position then back to Pilot Lead
ON position to clear the error. 4. Defective Logic Pcb
2. Defective SW2 a) Measure the voltage on Main Pcb between J2-17
a) Check continuity to test point GND1 for 12VDC. If the voltage
is less than 2VDC, Replace Logic Pcb
3. Primary line voltage out of tolerance range.
5. Defective Main Pcb
a) Connect unit to voltage with unit specifications.
See section "2.04 Power supply specifications". a) Replace Main Pcb
If using a generator, connect unit to a wall re-
ceptacle to see if problem is corrected.
4. Defective Main Pcb
a) Measure voltage on Main Pcb between test
point GND1 to J2-22. 460 VAC input = approx
3 VDC 230 VAC input = approx 1.5 VDC

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G. TRIGGER LOCKED DURING POWER UP 3. Starter Cartridge is stuck.
FAULT. The FAULT Indicator and 75 PSI a) Turn off power supply. Bleed down the system.
LED is flashing. Remove the shield cup, tip,start cartridge and
1. Start signal is active when SW1 is turned to ON electrode. Check the lower end unit of the
position. start cartridge for free movement. Replace
the cartridge if the lower end unit does not
a) Start can be active for one of the following: move freely.
• Hand torch switch held closed Spring-Loaded Spring-Loaded
Lower End Fitting Lower End Fitting at Rest /
• Hand pendant switch held closed Full Compression 1/8” Full Extension
• CNC START signal is active low

Release the START signal source
2. Problem in the torch and leads switch circuit
a) Check continuity of torch switch circuit at ATC
pins 3 & 4. See previous illustration. Art # A-08064
4. Open conductor in torch leads

3. Short in CNC cable
a) Check continuity
a) Check continuity
5. Defective Main PCB
4. Defective Logic Pcb (PCB3)
b) Measure voltage at Main Pcb between J2-2
a) Measure voltage at Main PCB between J2-16
to test point GND1 for 12VDC. If voltage is
to test point GND1 for 12VDC. If voltage is
present, replace Main PCB
present, replace Logic PCB
6. Defective Logic PCB
a) Replace Logic PCB
a) Replace Main PCB.
H. TIP MISSING FAULT. The FAULT Indicator I. AC LED on, yellow TEMP LED is on, red
and 80 PSI LED is flashing. Gas solenoid FAULT Indicator is flashing.
cycles on and off. 1. Air flow through unit is restricted
1. Torch Shield Cup is loose. a) Provide adequate airflow. See Ventillation
Clearance Requirements section 2.04.
a) Tighten shield cup by hand. Do not over
tighten. 2. Exceeded duty cycle of the power supply.
2. Torch tip, electrode, or starter cartridge missing. a) Allow unit to remain on, but at idle, with fan
running to cool power supply. See Power Sup-
a) Turn off power supply. Replace missing
ply Specifications section 2.04 for duty cylcle
part(s).
information.
3. Fan(s) not turning
a) Measure voltage at plug between J7-1 to J7-
2 and between J81 to J8-2 on Main Pcb for
12VDC If voltage is present replace fan.
a) Measure voltage at plug between J7-1 to J7-
2 and between J8-1 to J8-2 on Main Pcb for
12VDC. If voltage is missing at either recep-
tacle, replace Main PCB.

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J. AC LED on, TEMP, GAS, DC LED's are off, N. AC LED on, TEMP LED off, GAS LED on,
FAULT Indicator is flashing. MIN PRESSURE Gas does not flow in SET mode using a
LED is flashing. Gas is not flowing machine torch with remote solenoid.
1. Gas supply not connected to unit Disconnect the gas solenoid SOL1 from the back of
the ATC connector.
a) Connect gas supply to unit
If Gas DOES NOT flow out of SOL1 when the unit is
2. Gas supply not turned on
in SET mode :
a) Turn gas supply on
1. Defective gas solenoid (SOL1)
3. Gas supply pressure too low.
a) Measure voltage on Main PCB between J5-1 to
a) Set gas supply pressure to 95-120psi J5-3 for 12 VDC. If voltage is present, change
SOL 1
4. Air Pressure Control Regulator set too low.
a) Adjust AIR PRESSURE CONTROL to set
pressure as specified in section 4.02 Setting a) Measure on Main PCB between J2-12 to test
Operational Pressure. point GND1 for 12VDC. If voltage is present,
replace Main PCB.
K. INTERNAL ERROR
FAULT Indicator and 90 PSI Indicator flashing
a) Replace Main PCB
1. There has been a microprocessor problem.
If gas DOES flow out of SOL1 when the unit is in SET
a) Turn ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position and mode, reconnect SOL1 to the ATC connector.
then turn to ON position to clear the error
4. Defective torch solenoid.
L. MAX PRESSURE ERROR
a) Measure the coil terminals of the torch mounted
MAX Pressure LED is lit. gas solenoid SOL2 for 24vac. If present, re-
place SOL2.
1. Gas pressure set too high
a) Reduce gas pressure
a) Measure on Main PCB between J2-20 to GND1
for less than 2VDC.
If voltage is 12VDC replace Main PCB
M. AC LED on, TEMP LED off, GAS LED on,
b) Measure on Main PCB between J2-11 to GND1
Gas does not flow in SET mode using a for less than 2VDC. If voltage is less than
hand torch or a machine torch without 2VDC replace Main PCB
remote solenoid.
1. Defective gas solenoid (SOL1)
a) Measure on Main PCB between J2-11 to GND1
a) Measure voltage on Main Pcb between J5-1 to for less than 2VDC. If voltage is 12vdc, replace
J5-3 for 12 VDC. If voltage is present, change Logic PCB.
SOL 1
O. Cannot adjust gas pressure in the SET
2. Defective Logic Pcb mode
a) Measure on Main PCB between J2-12 to test 1. Inlet gas pressure is too low
point GND1 for 12VDC. If voltage is present,
replace Main PCB. a) Increase inlet gas pressure to 95-120 psi
3. Defective Main PCB 2. Faulty regulator
a) Replace Main PCB a) Replace Regulator

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5.08 Pilot Arc Problems
A. AC LED on, TEMP LED off, GAS LED on.
Nothing happens when torch switch or
remote switch is closed ( Or CNC START Upper Groove
signal is active) No gas flow, DC LED OFF. with Vent Holes
Must Remain Open
1. Problem in the torch and leads switch circuit (or
remote pendant or CNC signal missing Upper O-Ring
in Correct Groove
a) For hand torches, Check continuity of torch
switch circuit at ATC pins 3 & 4. Threads
Negative / Plasma Lead Lower O-Ring Art # A-03725
2. Torch start cartridge is stuck.

a) Turn off power supply. Bleed down the system.
4 Torch Switch
Remove the shield cup, tip,start cartridge and
electrode. Check the lower end unit of the
3 Torch Switch
start cartridge for free movement. Replace
2 PIP the cartridge if the lower end unit does not
1 PIP move freely.
Spring-Loaded Spring-Loaded
Lower End Fitting Lower End Fitting at Rest /
Full Compression 1/8” Full Extension
Art # A-08124
Pilot Lead
b) For machine torches using a remote pendant,
Check continuity of Pendant switch circuit
c) For CNC input see section "5.07 H Tip Missing
Fault"
Art # A-08064
3. Worn or faulty torch parts
a) Jumper on Main PCB between J2-16 and test
point GND1. If gas does not flow, replace a) Inspect torch consumables parts. Replace if
Logic PCB necessary.
b) With Torch Switch closed, measure voltage 4. Shorted Torch
on Main PCB between test points GND1 to
a) Disconnect torch from unit. With consumables
I_DMD1 for 1.4VDC. Replace Logic PCB if
removed from the torch, Check continuity of
voltage is not present.
torch at ATC, between negative/plasma lead
3. Defective Main PCB connection to pilot lead connection.
Negative / Plasma Lead
a) With Torch Switch closed, measure voltage
I_DMD1 for 1.4 VDC. Replace Main PCB if
voltage is present.
4 Torch Switch
B. SHORTED TORCH FAULT
3 Torch Switch
After torch switch is closed, gas flows for two (2) 2 PIP
seconds then momentarily shuts off then back
on, FAULT INDICATOR flashes, and 85 PSI LED 1 PIP
flashes.
1. Upper O-Ring on torch head is in the wrong posi- Art # A-08124
tion. Pilot Lead
a) Remove shield cup from torch; check position

of the upper o-ring and correct if needed.

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C. AC LED on, TEMP LED off, GAS LED on, 5.09 Main Arc and Controls
gas flowing, DC LED off, Fault Indicators
Problems
off, No arc in torch
1. Defective Logic PCB A. Main arc will not establish, LED D59 on
Main PCB remains on while pilot arc is
a) Measure voltage at Main PCB between test striking the work piece.
point GND1 to J2-10.
1. Work Cable not connected.
Voltage is normally 12VDC and should drop to less
than 2VDC two (2) seconds after torch switch is a) Connect cable to work piece
depressed. If voltage does not drop replace Logic 2. Work cable open / broken.
PCB
a) Check continuity of work cable. Insure connec-
b) While pilot arc is established, measure voltage tion of cable to clamp is secure.
I_DMD1 for 1.4 VDC. If voltage is low or not B. Main arc transfers but current cannot be
present, replace Logic PCB. adjusted
2. Defective Main PCB 1. Defective Logic PCB
a) a) Measure voltage at Main PCB between test a) While main arc is transferred,measure voltage
point GND1 to J2-10. on Main PCB between test points GND1 to
I_DMD1.
Voltage is normally 12VDC and should drop to less
than 2VDC two (2) seconds after torch switch is de- b) Adjust CURRENT CONTROL POTENTIOM-
pressed. If voltage does not drop to less than 2VDC ETER from maximum to minimum. Voltage
for approx one (1) second then replace Main PCB should vary from 4VDC at max to 1 VDC at
min
D. AC LED on, TEMP LED off, GAS LED on,
gas flowing, DC LED on, Fault Indicators If voltage does not vary with CURRENT CONTROL
off, No arc in torch. POTENTIOMETER, Replace Logic PCB
1. Defective Main PCB 2. Defective Main PCB
a) Install jumper on Main PCB between test point a) Replace Main PCB
GND1 to terminal TIP1.
C. In LATCH mode, when the torch switch is
b) Close torch switch. If Pilot starts, replace Main released the arc shuts off immediately.
PCB
E. AC LED on, TEMP LED off, GAS LED on,
gas flowing, DC LED on, Fault Indicators
off, Pilot Arc is intermittent. D. With CURRENT CONTROL
POTENTIOMETER set at maximum, output
current is only 60 amps.
a) Measure for 12VDC on Main PCB between
test Point GND1 to J2-8. If 12VDC is present, 1. Tip is touching the work piece, Drag mode.
replace Logic PCB a) Lift tip off work piece
2. Defective Main PCB 2. Defective Pilot IGBT on Main PCB
a) Replace Main PCB a) Check per section 4.10I
F. INTERNAL ERROR FAULT INDICATOR AND E. In RAPID AUTO RESTART mode, with
90 PSI INDICATOR FLASHING torch switch closed, the pilot does not
1. There has been a microprocessor problem. start immediately when the cutting arc
extinguishes
a) Turn ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position and
then turn to ON position to clear the error 1. Defective Logic PCB

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F. INTERNAL ERROR FAULT INDICATOR AND Cover Screws
CutMaster 52 & 82
W1 contactor wired for 1PH
90 PSI INDICATOR FLASHING
1. There has been a microprocessor problem. Actuator Button
T1
T2 L1
a) Turn ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF position and Actuator Arm T3 L2
T4
then turn to ON position to clear the error L3
L4
5.10 CNC Interface Problems

A. Nothing happens when jumper is installed Jumpers
between J2-3 to J2-4.
Main Contactor
Input
1. Defective Automation Interface PCB (PCB4) Art # A-08157
Side
a) Measure voltage on PCB4 between J1-6 to J1-8 2. Retest continuity between terminals while engag-
for 12VDC. ing the contacts manually. This can be done by
pushing down on the recessed actuator button on
If 12VDC is present replace PCB4 the top of W1 or pushing down on the actuator
arm on the side of W1.
L1 to T1
a) Measure voltage on Main PCB between J1-6 to
J1-8 for less than 2VDC. L2 to T2
If voltage is less than 2VDC, replace PCB1 L3 to T3
B. No OK-TO-MOVE signal while cutting. L4 to T4
1. Defective Main Pcb (PCB1) The contacts should be closed – Continuity
a) Measure voltage on PCB4 between J1-1 to J1-3 3. Visually check W1 contact points. To take the
for 12VDC while cutting. cover off, remove the two cover screws shown in
the previous illustration. Replace if contacts are
If 12VDC is present, replace PCB1
stuck together or show excessive arcing
2. Defective Automation Interface PCB (PCB4)
B. Input Diode Module Test
a) Measure voltage on PCB4 between J1-1 to J1-3
1. Using an ohmmeter perform the tests in the
for less than 2VDC while cutting.
chart
If voltage is less than 2VDC, replace PCB4.
Input Diode Module
C. ARC VOLTS signals are low or not present Meter (+) Meter (-) Indication
1. Defective Automation Interface PCB (PCB4) AC1 MTH 2 Forward Bias
AC2 MTH 2 Forward Bias
a) Replace PCB4
AC3 MTH 2 Forward Bias
MTH 2 AC1 Reverse Bias
5.11 Test Procedures
MTH 2 AC2 Reverse Bias
A. Main Contactor (W1) Test MTH 2 AC3 Reverse Bias
1. Check continuity between: MTH 5 AC1 Forward Bias
MTH 5 AC2 Forward Bias
L1 to T1
MTH 5 AC3 Forward Bias
L2 to T2 AC1 MTH 5 Reverse Bias
L3 to T3 AC2 MTH 5 Reverse Bias
AC3 MTH 5 Reverse Bias
L4 to T4
2. If the test reveals a failed component, replace
The contacts should be open – no continuity. Main PCB and perform main contactor test – Sec-
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C. Input Capacitor PCB Test IGBT B
1. Using an ohmmeter check continuity between the Meter (+) Meter (-) Indication
following points: PRI 3 (C) MTH 6 Forward Bias
PRI 3 (C) MTH 5 Reverse Bias
Input Capacitors
MTH 6 PRI 3 (C) Reverse Bias
Meter + Meter - Indication
MTH 5 PRI 3 (C) Forward Bias
MTH 2 MTH 4 Charging
PRI 4 (D) MTH 6 Forward Bias
MTH 4 MTH 5 Open
PRI 4 (D) MTH 5 Reverse Bias
MTH 6 MTH 5 Charging
MTH 6 PRI 4 (D) Reverse Bias
Most meters will show a charging action. Initially a MTH 5 PRI 4 (D) Forward Bias
low resistance will be shown and then the resistance
will start to increase. If the meter probes are reversed 3. If the test reveals a failed component, replace
the reading will decrease to zero, then start charging Main Pcb and perform main contactor test – Sec-
in the opposite polarity. tion 5.11A. If no problem is found, reconnect the
transformer wires to Main PCB.
2. If a short is found replace Capacitor PCB assem-
bly. E. Output Diode Module Test
3. Check continuity between the following points 1. Disconnect transformer wires from Main PCB
terminal SEC 1.
Input relays Indication
MTH 2 MTH 6 Open 2. Using an ohmmeter perform the tests in the
chart
MTH 4 MTH 6 Open
MTH 4 MTH 5 Open Output Diode Module
4. If a short is found, replace Capacitor PCB assem- Meter (+) Meter (-) Indication
bly SEC 1 WORK 1 Forward Bias
SEC 1 CHOKE 1 Reverse Bias
D. IGBT Modules Test
WORK 1 SEC 1 Reverse Bias
1. Disconnect transformer wires from Main PCB CHOKE 1 SEC 1 Forward Bias
terminals PRI 1 (A) and PRI 4 (D).
SEC 2 WORK 1 Forward Bias
2. Using an ohmmeter perform the following SEC2 CHOKE 1 Reverse Bias
checks WORK 1 SEC2 Reverse Bias
IGBT A CHOKE 1 SEC 2 Forward Bias
Meter (+) Meter (-) Indication 3. If the test reveals a failed component, replace
PRI 1 (A) MTH 2 Forward Bias Main Pcb. If no problem is found, reconnect the
PRI 1 (A) MTH 4 Reverse Bias transformer wires to Main PCB.
MTH 2 PRI 1 (A) Reverse Bias F. Pilot IGBT Test
MTH 4 PRI 1 (A) Forward Bias
1. Disconnect wire from Main PCB terminal TIP1
PRI 2 (B) MTH 2 Forward Bias
PRI 2 (B) MTH 4 Reverse Bias 2. Measure continuity on Main PCB between test
point GND1 to terminal TIP1
MTH 2 PRI 2 (B) Reverse Bias
MTH 4 PRI 2 (B) Forward Bias 3. If the test reveals a failed component, replace
Main PCB. If no problem is found, reconnect wire
to Main PCB.
Signal Information
Many of the signal listed will be low voltage signals
that will be in one of two states: +12VDC (High) or
0VDC (Low) with respect to pcb common.. When a
signal name is preceded by the “/” mark, it denotes
that the signal is an active low. For example:
/OVERTEMP – This signal is normally High but
when an over temperature fault exists, this line will
change state to a Low.
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CAPACITOR PCB LAYOUT J3*

PCB 2
MTH8 MTH7 MTH5 MTH6 MTH1 MTH3 MTH4 MTH2
*J3 CONNECTOR PINOUT

1 2 3
J3
CAPACITOR PCB SIGNALS Signal Source-Destination
J1-1 Capacitor bank A+

J1-5 Capacitor bank A-
J2-1 Capacitor Bank B+
J2-5 Capacitor Bank B-
J3-1 +12 VDC M-C
J3-2 /460 Active low for 460VAC input M-C
J3-3 /230 Active low for 230VAC input M-C
MTH1,2 Capacitor bank A+
MTH3,4 Capacitor bank A-
MTH6,8 Capacitor Bank B+
MTH 5,7 Capacitor Bank B-

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LOGIC PCB LAYOUT
PCB3
D1 TP3
TP4
TP1
TP7 J1*
TP2
D2
D3
TP6
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
TP5
D10 D12 D14

D11 D13
*J1 Pinout
1 37
Art # A-08179
4 40
LOGIC PCB SIGNALS (Same for MAIN PCB J2) Signal Source/Destination
J1-1 -VOUT (-) OUTPUT VOLTAGE M-L

J1-2 /TIP VOLTS Active high when tip is installed M-L
J1-3 TIP_SEN Approx. 100VDC while cutting with tip not in M-L
contact w/work piece, Active low when tip
contact work during cut (Drag Mode)
J1-4 /460V_IN Active low with 460vac primary input voltage L-M
J1-5 /230V_IN Active low with 230vac primary input voltage L-M
J1-6 CUR_SET Current demand signal. Variable 1-4VDC L-M
J1-7 /RAR Active low when in Rapid Auto Restart mode L-M
J1-8 /INRUSH Active low after inrush time expires L-M

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J1-9 /W1_ON Active low to enable W1 contactor L-M
J1-10 SHDN Active low enables PWM circuit
J1-11 /TRCH_SOL Active low to enable Torch Solenoid L-M
J1-12 /SOL_ON Active low to enable Power Supply solenoid L-M
J1-13 /OK_TO_MOVE Active low to enable OK_TO_MOVE (CNC) L-M
J1-14 /FAN_ON Active low to enable fans L-M
J1-15 /LATCH_ACTIVE Active low when Latch mode is active during cut L-M
J1-16 /TRCH_SW Active low = START is active -Torch switch, CNC M-L
J1-17 /PIP Active low = PARTS IN PLACE satisfied M-L
J1-18 AC_ON Pulse signal M-L
J1-19 CSR Active high during main transfer M-L
J1-20 /TORCH_SOL_DETECTED Active low for torch with remote solenoid M-L
J1-21 /OVERTEMP Active low when over temperature M-L
J1-22 V_IN Input Voltage signal M-L
3VDC = 460 VAC / 1.5VDC = 230VAC
J1-23 +12VDC M-L
J1-24 +12VDC M-L
J1-25 GND M-L
J1-26 GND M-L
J1-27 Not Used
J1-28 Not Used
J1-29 MAIN_BD_ID Voltage level to identify Main PCB = 1.1VDC M-L
J1-30 Not Used
J1-31 Not Used
J1-32 Not Used
J1-33 Not Used
J1-34 For Factory Use M-L
J1-38 GND M-L
J1-40 Not Used

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LED INDICATORS
NORMAL INDICATION FIRMWARE VERSION ERROR MESSAGE
D1 +12VDC
D2 MAX PRESSURE X.7 Over Pressure
D3 90 PSI X.6 Internal Error
D4 85 PSI X.5 Shorted torch
D5 80 PSI X.4 Tip Missing
D6 75 PSI X.3 Start Signal active during power up
D7 70 PSI X.2 Parts-In-Place Fault (PIP)
D8 65 PSI X.1 Input Power Fault
D9 MIN PRESSURE X.0 Low Pressure
D10 AC 1.X
D11 OVERTEMP 2.X
D12 GAS 3.X
D13 DC 4.X
D14 ERROR 5.X
TEST POINTS
TP1 Common
TP2 +12VDC
TP3 +5VDC
TP4 +3.3DCV
TP5 0.5 to 5 VDC / 0 - 100 psi
TP6 +1.8VDC
TP7 Potentiometer Current Demand (0-3.3VDC)

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CUTMASTER 52 & 82 MAIN PCB
PCB 1
J4 J3 J2* J13 J12 J1
PRI 1
A_OUT1
PRI 4
GND1
AC1
AC2
AC3
TIP_SEN1
PRI 3
PRI 2
D59
ELECTRODE1
+48V2
-V_OUT1
+48V1
D78
J11 J10 J9 J8 J6 +12V1
J7 J5 +12V2
CHOKE1 WORK
SEC2 SEC1
*J2 PINOUT
40 2
39 1

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MAIN PCB SIGNALS LED INDICATORS
J1-1 L1 Primary AC Line D59 PCR Indicates Pilot IGBT gate signal is on
D78 CSR Indicates cutting arc has been established
J1-2 Not used
J1-3 Not used MAIN PCB TEST POINTS
J1-4 Not used GND1 Common
J1-5 L2 Primary AC Line GND2 Common
J3-1 /230VAC GND3 Common
+12V1 +12VDC
J3-2 Common +48V1 +48VDC
J4 For factory use I_DMD1 0-4VDC Current Demand Signal
J5-1 +12VDC
J5-2 Not used
J5-3 /SOLENOID
J6-1 24VAC Supply for W1
J6-2 24VAC Return
J7-1 +12VDC
J7-2 /FAN
J8-1 +12VDC
J8-2 /FAN
J9-1 /PIP
J9-2 Common
J9-3 /TORCH SWITCH (Start)
J9-4 Common
J9-5 Torch solenoid 24VAC supply
J9-6 Not Used
J9-7 Torch solenoid 24VAC return
J10-1 /OK-TO-MOVE
J10-2 Not used
J10-3 /OK-TO-MOVE
J10-4 Not used
J10-5 Common
J10-6 Common
J10-7 Not used
J10-8 /START (Torch Switch)
J11-1 Jumper installed
J11-2 Jumper installed
J12-1 +12VDC
J12-2 /460VAC
J12-3 /230VAC

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SECTION 5 TORCH: It is recommended to apply a very light film of o-
ring lubricant (Catalog # 8-4025) to the o-rings on a
SERVICE weekly basis.
5T.01 General Maintenance

NOTE Upper Groove
Refer to Previous "Section 5 System" for common with Vent Holes
and fault indicator descriptions. Must Remain Open
Cleaning Torch Upper O-Ring

in Correct Groove
Even if precautions are taken to use only clean air
with a torch, eventually the inside of the torch be- Threads
comes coated with residue. This buildup can affect Lower O-Ring Art # A-03725
the pilot arc initiation and the overall cut quality of Torch Head O-Ring
the torch.
ATC Male Connector
WARNINGS
Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch or torch leads.
DO NOT touch any internal torch parts while the
AC indicator light of the Power Supply is ON.
The inside of the torch should be cleaned with electri-

cal contact cleaner using a cotton swab or soft wet
rag. In severe cases, the torch can be removed from
the leads and cleaned more thoroughly by pouring
electrical contact cleaner into the torch and blowing
it through with compressed air. Gas Fitting
CAUTION
Dry the torch thoroughly before reinstalling.
O-Ring Lubrication
An o-ring on the Torch Head and ATC Male Connec- Art #A-03791 O-Ring
tor requires lubrication on a scheduled basis. This
will allow the o-rings to remain pliable and provide ATC O-Ring
a proper seal. The o-rings will dry out, becoming NOTE
hard and cracked if the lubricant is not used on a
regular basis. This can lead to potential performance DO NOT use other lubricants or grease, they may
problems. not be designed to operate within high tempera-
tures or may contain “unknown elements” that
may react with the atmosphere. This reaction
can leave contaminants inside the torch. Either
of these conditions can lead to inconsistent per-
formance or poor parts life.
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5T.02 Inspection and Replacement 4. Remove the tip. Check for excessive wear (indi-
cated by an elongated or oversized orifice). Clean
of Consumable Torch Parts or replace the tip if necessary.
Good Tip Worn Tip
WARNINGS
Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch or torch leads.
A-03406
DO NOT touch any internal torch parts while the
AC indicator light of the Power Supply is ON. Example of Tip Wear
Remove the consumable torch parts as follows: 5. Remove the starter cartridge. Check for excessive
wear, plugged gas holes, or discoloration. Check
NOTE
the lower end fitting for free motion. Replace if
The shield cup holds the tip and starter cartridge necessary.
in place. Position the torch with the shield cup Spring-Loaded Spring-Loaded
facing upward to prevent these parts from falling Lower End Fitting Lower End Fitting at Rest /
out when the cup is removed. Full Compression 1/8” Full Extension
1. Unscrew and remove the shield cup from the

torch.
NOTE
Slag built up on the shield cup that cannot be re-
moved may effect the performance of the system. Art # A-08064
2. Inspect the cup for damage. Wipe it clean or 6. Pull the Electrode straight out of the Torch Head.
replace if damaged. Check the face of the electrode for excessive wear.
Refer to the following figure.
New Electrode
Art # A-08067
Shield Cups
3. On torches with a shield cup body and a shield
cap or deflector, ensure that the cap or deflector is Worn Electrode
Art # A-03284
threaded snugly against the shield cup body. In
shielded drag cutting operations (only), there may Electrode Wear
be an O-ring between the shield cup body and
drag shield cap. Do not lubricate the O-ring.
7. Reinstall the Electrode by pushing it straight into
the torch head until it clicks.
Drag Shield Cap
8. Reinstall the desired starter cartridge and tip into
Shield the torch head.
Cup Body
9. Hand tighten the shield cup until it is seated on
the torch head. If resistance is felt when installing
the cup, check the threads before proceeding.
O-Ring No. 8-3488 This completes the parts replacement procedures.
Art # A-03878
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SECTION 6:
PARTS LISTS
6.01 Introduction
A. Parts List Breakdown
The parts list provide a breakdown of all replaceable components. The parts lists are arranged as follows:
Section 6.03 Complete Power Supply Replacement

Section 6.04 Replacement Parts
Section 6.05 Options and Accessories
NOTE
Parts listed without item numbers are not shown, but may be ordered by the catalog number shown.
B. Returns
If a product must be returned for service, contact your distributor. Materials returned without proper authoriza-
tion will not be accepted.
6.02 Ordering Information

Order replacement parts by catalog number and complete description of the part or assembly, as listed in the parts
list for each type item. Also include the model and serial number of the power supply. Address all inquiries to
your authorized distributor.
6.03 Power Supply Replacement

The following items are included with the replacement power supply: work cable & clamp, input power cable, gas
pressure regulator / filter, and operating manual.
Qty Description Catalog #
CutMaster 82 Power Supply
1 208/230 - 460VAC, Single or 3 Phase, 60Hz,
with input power cable and plug 3-1130-1
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6.04 Major External Replacement Parts
Item # Qty Description Catalog #
1 1 Cover with labels 9-0128
2 1 Base Enclosure Assembly 9-0118
3 1 Tube, roll handle 9-0121
4 1 Front Panel 9-0127
5 1 Rear Panel 9-0101
1
4
3
Art # A-08120
NOTE
Illustration may vary slightly from unit.
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6.05 Front Panel Replacement Parts
Item# Qty Description Ref. Catalog #
1 1 Output Current Control and Function Control Knobs 9-8629
2 1 Toggle - On/Off Switch SW1 9-0109
3 1 Work Cable with Clamp, 20 Ft / 6.1 m 9-0184
Art # A-08123
NOTE

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6.06 Left Side Replacement Parts
Item # Qty Description Ref Catalog #
1 1 Main PCB Assembly 9-0125
2 1 Logic PCB 9-0107
3 1 Center Chassis Molded Plastic 9-0102
4 1 Fan, 9-0104
5 1 Transformer, Main 9-0106
6 1 Inductor, Output 9-0105
Not Shown:
1 Power Cable Strain Relief, for all units 9-0111
1 Input Power Cable with plug, 9-8596
1
2
Art # A-08122
6 5
NOTE

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6.07 Right Side Replacement Parts
Item # Qty Description Ref Catalog #
1 1 Contactor, 4 Pole 9-8587
2 1 Solenoid, 12V 9-0114
3 1 Spare Parts Box 7-3267
4 1 Spare Parts Box Cover 7-3266
5 1 Console Quick Disconnect 9-0161
6 1 Regulator, with knob and mounting nut 9-0115
7 1 Assembly, PCB, Input Capacitors 9-0126
8 1 Filter, Auto Drain 9-0116
7
5
4
6
Art # A-08121
NOTE

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6.08 Options and Accessories
Qty Description Catalog #
1 Single - Stage Filter Kit (includes Filter & Hose) 7-7507
1 Replacement Filter Body 9-7740
1 Replacement Filter Hose (not shown) 9-7742
2 Replacement Filter Element 9-7741
1 Extended Work Cable ( 50 ft / 15.2 m ) with Clamp 9-8529
1 Multi - Purpose Cart 7-8888
1 Nylon Dust Cover 9-7071
Housing
Filter
Element
(Cat. No. 9-7741)
Spring
O-ring
(Cat. No. 9-7743) Assembled Filter
Cover
Barbed
Fitting Art # A-02476
Optional Single - Stage Filter Kit

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6.09 Replacement Parts for Hand Torch
Item # Qty Description Catalog #
1 1 Torch Handle Replacement Kit (includes items No. 2 & 3) 9-7030
2 1 Trigger Assembly Replacement Kit 9-7034
3 1 Handle Screw Kit (5 each, 6-32 x 1/2” cap screw, and wrench) 9-8062
4 1 Torch Head Assembly Replacement Kit (includes items No. 5 & 6) 9-8219
5 1 Large O - Ring 8-3487
6 1 Small O - Ring 8-3486
7 Leads Assemblies with ATC connectors (includes switch assemblies)
1 SL60, 20 - foot Leads Assembly with ATC connector 4-7834
1 SL100 , 50 - foot Leads Assembly with ATC connector 4-7837
8 1 Switch Kit 9-7031
10 1 Torch Control Cable Adapter (includes item # 11) 7-3447
11 1 Through - Hole Protector 9-8103
5
6
3
Art # A-07993

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6.10 Replacement Parts - for Mechanized Torches with Unshielded Leads
Item No. Qty Description Catalog No.
1 1 Torch Head Assembly without leads (includes items 2, 3, and 14) 9-8220
2 1 Large O - Ring 8-3487
3 1 Small O - Ring 8-3486
4 1 PIP Switch Kit 9-7036
5 Unshielded Mechanized Leads Assemblies with ATC connectors
1 5 - foot / 1.5 m Leads Assembly with ATC connector 4-7842
6 1 11” / 279 mm Rack 9-7041
7 1 11” / 279 mm Mounting Tube 9-7043
8 1 End Cap Assembly 9-7044
9 2 Body, Mounting, Pinch Block 9-4513
10 1 Pin, Mounting, Pinch Block 9-4521
11 1 Torch Holder Sleeve 7-2896
12 1 PIP Plunger and Return Spring Kit 9-7045
1 Pinion Assembly (Not shown) 7-2827
1 5” / 126 mm Positioning Tube (Not shown) 9-7042
NOTE
* Does not include Control Cable Adapter or Through - Hole Protector.

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8
10
1
2 10
3
4 11
12
A-07994

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6.11 Torch Consumable Parts Manual and Mechanized Torches
Tips: Shield
DRAG TIP Cup Body, Shield Cap, Deflector
CUTTING 9-8237 9-8243
20A 9-8205
30A 9-8206 Shield Cup
40A 9-8207 9-8218
60A 9-8252
DRAG SHIELD
40A 9-8244
CUTTING Shield
40A Cup Body,
CUTTING Tip:
9-8237
9-8243
40A 9-8208 Standoff Guide

Shield Cup 9-8251
STANDOFF
9-8218
CUTTING
DRAG SHIELD
CUTTING Shield 50-60A 9-8235
50-60A Tips:
Cup Body,
CUTTING 9-8237
9-8243
Start
Cartridge 50-55A 9-8209
Shield Cup Standoff Guide
9-8213 60A 9-8210
9-8218 9-8281
STANDOFF
CUTTING
DRAG SHIELD O-Ring No. 8-3488

Shield Cap, Drag
Electrode CUTTING Shield 70-100A 9-8236
9-8215 70-120A Tips: Cup Body,
CUTTING 9-8237 Shield Cap, Deflector
9-8243
70A 9-8231
80A 9-8211 Shield Cup Standoff Guide
90/100A 9-8212 9-8218 9-8281
120A 9-8253
STANDOFF CUTTING
40-120A
GOUGING Shield Shield Cap, Gouging
Cup Body, 9-8241
9-8237
Tips:
Tip Gouging A 9-8225 (40 Amps Max.)
NOTE
Tip Gouging B 9-8226 (50 - 100 Amps) CutMaster 52 uses 60A and less
Art # A-08065
Tip Gouging C 9-8227 (60 - 120 Amps) CutMaster 102 uses 100A and less
Tip Gouging D 9-8228 (60 - 120 Amps)

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SECTION 7: REPLACEMENT B. Procedure
PROCEDURES 1. Open the wrist strap and unwrap the first two
folds of the band. Wrap the adhesive side firmly
around your wrist.
7.01 Scope 2. Unroll the rest of the band and peel the liner from
the copper foil at the opposite end.
This section describes parts replacement procedures
which may be performed on the CutMaster 52 Power 3. Attach the copper foil to a convenient and ex-
Supply. posed electrical ground.
Under no circumstances are field repairs to be attempted 4. Connect the equipment primary cable ground to
on Printed Circuits or other subassemblies of this unit. the same electrical ground as the wrist strap.
Evidence of unauthorized repairs may void the factory
5. Open the equipment enclosure and remove the
warranty.
failed PC board.
7.02 Anti-Static Handling 6. Carefully open the ESD protective bag and re-
move the replacement PC Board.
Procedures
7. Install the replacement PC Board in the equip-
A. General ment and make all necessary connections.
8. Place the failed PC Board in the ESD protective
bag and seal for return shipping.
Caution
9. Replace the power supply cover.
PC Boards can be irreparably damaged by im-
proper handling due to electrostatic discharge 10. Remove the grounding wrist strap from your
(ESD). wrist and from the electrical ground connection
before reconnecting primary power to the equip-
Replacement PC Boards are shipped in a protective en- ment.
closure to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD) during shipping. A ground strap is included with
each replacement board to prevent static damage during
7.03 Parts Replacement - General
installation. Information
The parts replacement procedures described in this
! WARNINGS
manual, except for filter replacement, require that the
Power Supply be disassembled. The part to be replaced
will determine to what extent the Power Supply must
Read and understand these instructions and be disassembled.
the instructions on the grounding wrist strap
package before opening the equipment enclo- Before removing any connection mark each wire with
sure or removing the replacement PC board the connection designation. When reassembling make
sure the wires go to the proper terminals.
from its protective enclosure.
Note the routing of wires and make sure the wires are put
Disconnect primary power to the system back in the same place when re-assembling the unit.
before disassembling the torch, torch leads,
or power supply enclosure. Each subsection is referenced to Section 6 for parts lists
and overall detailed drawings.
Where these instructions include specific
torquing instructions, failure to torque prop-
erly will cause component damage. WARNING
Do not operate the equipment or test equip- Disconnect primary power from the source
ment under power while wearing the ground- before opening or disassembling the power
ing wrist strap. supply.
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7.04 Major External Parts C. Tube Handle Replacement
Tools required: T20 Torx Driver
A. Cover Removal
1. Disconnect the Torch and Leads from the unit.
2. Remove the cover per subsection 7.04 A.
1. Remove the upper and lower screws which
secure the cover to the main assembly. Do not 3. Remove the screws securing the tube handles to
loosen the lower screws inside the cut out slots the base of the unit.
in the bottom of the cover.
NOTE
Note
Some of the earliest manufactured units have Tube
The upper screws and lower screws are not the Handles tha are joined together under the base of
same. Do not mix them. The upper screws are the unit. Later versions are not joined together.
for threading into the plastic of the front and rear
panels. DO NOT use the finer threaded lower 4. Remove the power supply from the Tube Han-
screws for this. dles.
5. Replace the Tube Handles by reversing the above
Upper steps.
Screws
6. Reinstall the power supply cover.
Lower D. Disconnecting Front and Rear Panels from
Screws the base
In many of the replacement procedures, it may be help-
Slots ful to disconnect the front or rear panel from the base in
order to allow more room to access the parts.
Lower
Screws Tools required: T20 Torx Driver
1. Remove the cover per subsection 7.04 A.
2. For earlier models remove the Tube Handles
per subsection 7.04 C. The earlier model Tube
Handles join together under the base. Later mod-
els do not and there is enough room to perform
this procedure without removing them.
3. While grasping the panel close to the base, pull
the panel directly from the base to release the
locking tabs..
Art # A-07947
4. To re-engage the panel, position the panel so that
the locking tabs are above the base, then push the
2. Carefully pull the Cover up and away from the panel back onto the base until the locking tabs
unit. engage the mating holes in the base.
B. Cover Installation 5. For complete removal of panel, disconnect any

other item still attached to the panel and another
1. Reverse previous procedures for cover installa- component of the power supply.
tion.
NOTE
When installing the upper screws, attempt to
until you feel the threads lign up, then begin to
turn the screw clockwise to tighten. Do not over
tighten.
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7.05 Front Panel Parts Replacement D. Air Regulator Replacement
Refer to section 6.05 for Front Panel Replacement Parts Tools required: T20 Torx Driver
and overall detailed drawing. 1. Remove the cover per subsection 7.04A
A. Current Control Potentiometer (A) Knob 2. Remove the three (3) air hoses from the regulator
Replacement per subsection 7.05-C
Tools required: Flat Screw Driver 3. Pull the Air Regulator adjusting knob from the
shaft.
1. Turn the potentiometer fully clockwise and note
the location of the pointer mark on the knob. 4. Loosen and remove the locking nut securing the
Air Regulator to the front Panel, then remove the
2. Loosen the screw securing the Current Control regulator.
Knob to the potentiometer shaft and remove the
knob. 5. Install replacement Air Regulator by reversing
the above steps.
3. Replace the knob on the potentiometer shaft with
the pointer in the same position as noted in step 6. Reinstall the power supply cover
1.
E. Gas Solenoid Replacement
B. Function Control Switch Knob
Tools required: T20 Torx Driver, Flat Screw Driver
Replacement
1. Remove the cover per subsection 7:04A
Tools required: Flat Screw Driver
2. Disconnect J5 connector from the Main PCB.
1. Turn the Function Control Switch until the
pointer on the knob is in the LATCH position. 3. Remove the air hose from Gas Solenoid per sub-
section 7.05-C
2. Loosen the screw securing the knob to the switch
shaft and remove the knob. 4. The Solenoid utilizes the same type locking fit-
ting as the gas hoses. Using a flat blade screw
3. Replace the knob on the switch shaft with the
driver, push the locking ring towards the Sole-
pointer in the position noted in step 1.
noid while pulling the Solenoid away from the
C. Replacing Gas Hoses ATC.
Tools required: T20 Torx Driver 5. Install the replacement Gas Solenoid by reversing
the above steps
1. Remove the cover per subsection 7.04A
6. Reinstall the power supply cover
2. Push the gas fitting locking ring back. A small
open end wrench works well for this. F. Logic PCB (PCB3) Replacement
1 Tools required: T20 Torx Driver Flat Screw Driver, ½”
2 wrench
2. Remove the two large and one small gas hoses
from the pressure regulator per subsection
7.05C.
3
3. Unplug the connector J2 from the Main PCB.
Art # A-08150
4. Remove the Current Control Potentiometer Knob
and nut securing the potentiometer shaft to the
front panel per subsection 7.05A
3. Pull the hose from the fitting.
5. Remove the Function Control Switch Knob and
4. Replace the hose by pushing the hose back into
the nut securing the switch shaft to the front
the fitting until it fully seats. Check it by pull-
panel per subsection 7.05B.
ing on the hose. If done correctly it will not pull
out. 6. Pull the top of the front panel forward slightly
and carefully remove the Logic PCB from the
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7. Install the replacement Logic PCB by reversing 7.06 Left Side Internal Parts
the above steps.
Replacement
A. Fan Replacement
G. ON/OFF Switch (SW1) Replacement
1. Remove the Cover per subsection 7.04A
2. Unplug J7 and J8 connectors from Main PCB.
2. Disconnect the wires on the rear of the switch,
noting the location and orientation of each wire 3. Carefully feed the fan wires through the center
as shown below. chassis wire slot.
Switch
4. Remove the fan by pushing the fan retaining
clips apart and pulling the fan out of the center
chassis.
5. On the replacement fan(s) note the direction of
Art # A-08169
4 3 air flow as labeled on the fan housing and orient

so fan will blow air into the unit.
6. Install replacement fan by reversing the above
steps.
2 1
3. Squeeze together the clips on the back of the
switch, then remove the switch through the front B. Main Transformer (T1) Replacement
panel. Tools required: T20 Torx Driver, ½” Nut Driver
4. Install the replacement switch by reversing the 1. Remove the Cover per subsection 7.04A
above steps.
2. Remove the Tube Handle per subsection 7.04C
3. Remove the two large and one small gas hoses
H. Work Cable Replacement per subsection 7.05C
Tools required: T20 Torx Driver 4. Remove the Gas Solenoid per subsection 7.05E
1. Remove the Cover per subsection 7.04A. 5. Disconnect the transformer wires from terminals
PRI 1 (A), PRI 2 (B), PRI 3 (C), PRI 4 (D), SEC1,
2. Disconnect the work cable from the WORK1
SEC2 on the Main PCB.
terminal on the Main PCB.
6. Disconnect J2 & J3 connectors from Main PCB.
3. Squeeze the top and bottom of the Work Cable
Strain Relief and remove from the front panel. 7. Remove the two screws securing the Center
Chassis to the base.
4. Install the replacement Work Cable by reversing
the above steps. 8. Loosen the two screws on the Input Power Cable
strain relief.
9. Disengage the Rear panel from the base per sec-
tion 7.04D.
10. Guide the rear panel back six (6) inches away
from the base.
11. Guide the Center Chassis towards the center of
the base to disengage the bottom locking tabs
securing the Chassis to the base.
12. Carefully guide the Center Chassis up far enough
to lay the Chassis down to the right side of the
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13. Remove the two screws securing the Main Trans- 7.07 Rear Panel Parts Replacement
former to the base.
A. Filter Element Assembly Replacement
14. Remove the Main Transformer, carefully guiding
all its wires through from the right side of the The Filter Element Assembly is in the rear panel. For
unit. better system performance, the filter element should be
checked per the Maintenance Schedule (Subsection 5.02),
15. Install replacement Transformer by reversing the
and either cleaned or replaced.
above steps.
1. Remove power from the power supply; turn off
the gas supply and bleed down the system.
C. Output Inductor (L1) 2. Remove the system cover. See "A Cover Re-
Tools required: T20 Torx Driver, ½” Nut Driver moval" in this section.
1. Remove the Cover per subsection 7.04A 3. Locate the internal air line and the fitting from
the filter assembly. Number 1 in the following
2. Remove the Tube Handle per subsection 7.04C illustration.
3. Remove the two large and one small gas hoses 4. Hold a wrench or similar tool against the locking
per subsection 7.05-C ring on the filter assembly fitting, then pull on
4. Remove the Gas Solenoid per subsection 7.05-E the hose to release it. (Numbers 2 and 3 in the
following illustration).
5. Disconnect J2 & J3 connectors from Main PCB.
6. Disconnect Output Inductor wire from terminal
Choke1 on the Main PCB.
7. Disconnect Output inductor wire from ATC con-
nector. 1
8. Remove the two screws securing the Center

Chassis to the base.
9. Loosen the two screws on the Input Power Cable
strain relief.
10. Disengage the Rear panel from the base per sec-
tion 7.04D.
11. Guide the rear panel back six (6) inches away Art # A-07989
from the base.
12. Guide the Center Chassis towards the center of
the base to disengage the bottom locking tabs
securing the Chassis to the base.
2
13. Carefully guide the Center Chassis up far enough
to lay the Chassis down towards the right side
of the unit.
14. Remove the two screws securing the Output
Inductor to the base.
15. Remove the Output Inductor, carefully guid-
3 4
ing its wires through from the right side of the 5
unit.
16. Install replacement Output Inductor by reversing
the above steps. 6mm
5. Remove the fitting from the filter element as-
sembly by inserting a 6 mm hex wrench into

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the internal hex fitting and turning it counter C. Input Power Cable Replacement
clock-wise (left). Numbers 4 and 5 in the previous
illustration. Tools required: T20 Torx Driver, Phillips Head Screw-
driver, Flathead Screwdriver,
6. Disconnect the input line from the filter element
assembly. 1. Remove the Cover per subsection 7.04A
7. Remove the filter element assembly through the 2. Disconnect the input cable wires from the W1
rear opening. contactor terminals and ground lug.
NOTE 3. Loosen the two screws in the cable strain relief
If replacing or cleaning just the filter element refer 4. Remove cable through the rear panel.
to the following illustration for disassembly. 5. Install replacement Input Power Cable by revers-
ing above steps.
D. Optional Single-Stage Filter Element

Replacement
Filter Element
These instructions apply to power supplies where the
optional Single-Stage Filter has been installed.
The Power Supply shuts down automatically when
the Filter Element becomes completely saturated. The
Filter Element can be removed from its housing, dried,
and reused. Allow 24 hours for Element to dry. Refer
to Section 6, Parts List, for replacement filter element
catalog number.
Art # A-07990 1. Remove power from power supply.
8. Install the new or cleaned assembly by reversing 2. Shut off air supply and bleed down system before
these procedures. disassembling Filter to change Filter Element.
9. Turn on the air supply and check for leaks before 3. Disconnect gas supply hose.
reinstalling the cover.
4. Turn the Filter Housing Cover counter-clockwise
B. Voltage Selection Switch Replacement and remove it. The Filter Element is located
inside the Housing.
Tools required: T20 Torx Driver, 9/16” wrench
Housing
2. Disconnect J3 from the Logic PCB
3. Remove retaining nut securing the switch to the
rear panel.
Filter
4. Feed the wires and connectors out of the panel Element
(Cat. No. 9-7741)
5. Install replacement filter by reversing above
steps. Spring
O-ring
(Cat. No. 9-7743) Assembled Filter
Cover
Barbed
Fitting Art # A-02476
Optional Single-Stage Filter Element Replacement

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5. Remove the Filter Element from the Housing and 3. Loosen the two (2) Torx head screws securing the
set Element aside to dry. Main Contactor to the base.
6. Wipe inside of housing clean, then insert the 4. Slide the contactor towards the rear of the unit
replacement Filter Element open side first. slightly to allow the contactor to clear the mount-
ing screws.
7. Replace Housing on Cover.
5. Lift Main Contactor up and out of the unit.
8. Reattach gas supply.
6. Install the replacement Contactor by reversing
9. Reinstall the power supply cover the above steps.
NOTE 7 Reinstall the power supply cover.
If unit leaks between housing and cover, inspect
the "O" Ring for cuts or other damage.
7.08 Right Side Internal Parts

Replacement
A. Capacitor PCB (PCB2) Replacement
2. Remove the eight screws securing PCB2 to the
Main PCB.
3. Install the replacement PCB by reversing the
above steps.
B. Main PCB (PCB1) Replacement

2. Remove the two large gas hoses per subsection
7.05-C
3. Remove the Gas Solenoid per subsection 5.05E
4. Remove Capacitor PCB per subsection 7.08 A.
5. Disconnect the wires and connectors from the
PCB, noting the location and orientation of each
wire and connector.
6. Remove the four (4) mounting screws securing
the PCB to the center chassis.
7. Carefully guide the PCB assembly up and out of
the unit.
8. Install the replacement PCB by reversing the
above steps.
C. Main Contactor (W1) Replacement

2. Remove all wires from W1, noting the location
and orientation of each wire

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APPENDIX 1: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
(BLOCK DIAGRAM)
ACTION: ACTION: ACTION: ACTION:
ON / OFF switch to ON RUN / Rapid Auto Restart /
Close external RUN / SET / LATCH
disconnect switch. Rapid Auto Restart /
RESULT: switch to RUN
RESULT: SET / LATCH switch
AC indicator ON. to SET (for most applications)
Power to system. Fan(s) ON. or to
Rapid Auto Restart
GAS indicator ON RESULT:
when input (for gouging, trimming,
pressure is adequate Gas flows to set or expanded metal
pressure. applications)
for power supply operation.
or to
Power circuit ready.
LATCH
is used for specific applications

(torch switch can be released
after main arc transfer).
ACTION: RESULT: Gas flow stops.
Connect work cable to workpiece.

Set output amperage. ACTION:
RESULT:
Torch moved away from work (while
System is ready still activated).
for operation.
RESULT:
Main arc stops.

Pilot arc automatically
ACTION: restarts.
Protect eyes and activate torch.
PILOT ARC
RESULT:
Gas flows briefly, then stops.

Gas restarts. ACTION:
DC indicator ON Torch moved within

Pilot arc established. transfer distance of workpiece.
RESULT:
Main arc transfers.

Pilot arc off.
ACTION:
Release torch trigger.
RESULT: ACTION:
ACTION:
Main arc stops. Unplug input
Gas flow stops after post - flow. ON / OFF switch power cord or
to OFF open external
disconnect.
RESULT:
RESULT:
All indicators off. No power to system.
Power supply fan(s) shuts off.
Art #A-07979
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APPENDIX 2: DATA TAG INFORMATION
West Lebanon, NH USA 03784 Manufacturer's Name and/or

Logo, Location, Model and
Model: Revision Level, Serial Number
S/N
Date of Mfr: and Production Code
Made in USA
Type of Power Regulatory Standard Covering
Supply (Note 1) 1/3 f1
f2 This Type of Power Supply
Output Current Type Duty Cycle Factor

Output Range (Amperage/
Voltage)
Plasma Cutting
Symbol X
I Duty Cycle Data (Note 3)
U0 =
U2
Rated No- Conventional
Load Voltage Load Voltage
Rated Maximum
Supply Current
Input Power
Symbol
U1 I 1max 3Ø I 1eff Maximum Effective
1
1Ø 1Ø
1 3Ø
Supply Current
Input Power
Specifications
(Phase, AC or DC
Hertz Rating) Manufacturer's Electrical
Schematic File Number
and Revision Level
Degree of Protection Rated Supply
Voltage (Note 2)
NOTES:
1. Symbol shown indicates single- or three-phase AC input, Standard Symbols
static frequency converter-transformer-rectifier, DC output. AC
2. Indicates input voltages for this power supply. Most power
supplies carry a label at the input power cord showing input DC
voltage requirements for the power supply as built. Ø Phase
3. Top row: Duty cycle values.
IEC duty cycle value is calculated as specified by
the International ElectroTechnical Commission. Art # A-03288
TDC duty cycle value is determined under the power supply
manufacturer's test procedures.
Second row: Rated cutting current values.
Third row: Conventional load voltage values.
4. Sections of the Data Tag may be applied to separate areas
of the power supply.
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APPENDIX 3: TORCH PIN - OUT DIAGRAMS
A. Hand Torch Pin - Out Diagram
ATC Male Connector ATC Female Receptacle
Negative / Front View Front View Negative /
Plasma Plasma
4 - Green / 8 - Open 8 - Ground

Switch 4 - Switch
7 - Open 7 - Open 3 - Switch

3 - White / 4 8 8 4
Switch 3 7 7 3
2 6 6 - Open 6 2
2- Orange / 6 - Open
1 5 5 1 2 - PIP
PIP
5 - Open 5 - Open
1 - PIP
1 - Black /
PIP Pilot
Pilot A-03701
B. Mechanized (Machine) Torch Pin - Out Diagram

ATC Male Connector UNSHIELDED MACHINE TORCH ATC Female Receptacle
Front View Front View
Negative / Plasma
Negative / Plasma
8 - Green -
4- Black -
Pendant
Pendant
Connector 8 - Ground 4 - Switch
Connector
Ground
3 - White -
4 8 7 - Green / 3 - Switch
Pendant 7 - Open 8 4
3 7 Not Used
Connector 7 3
2 6 6 2
6 - Open
2 - Orange / 1 5 5 1
6 - Open 2 - PIP
PIP
5 - White / 1 - PIP
1 - Black / 5 - Open
Not Used
PIP
Pilot Pilot
Art # A-03799

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APPENDIX 4: TORCH CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
A. Hand Torch Connection Diagram
Torch: SL60 / SL100 Hand Torch

Leads: Torch Leads with ATC Connector
Power Supply: with ATC Receptacle Male
ATC Leads ATC Female
Connector Receptacle Power
Torch Torch Supply
Head Leads
PIP Black 1 1 To Power Supply
Switch Orange 2 2 Circuitry
5 5
6 6
Torch Green 4 4 To Power Supply
Switch White 3 3 Circuitry
8 8
7 7
Negative / Plasma Negative / Plasma
Pilot
Pilot
Art # A-03797
B. Mechanized Torch Connection Diagram

Torch: Unshielded Mechanized SL100 Machine Torch
Leads: Leads with ATC Connector and
Remote Pendant Connector To Remote Control
Power Supply: with ATC Female Receptacle
Remote
Male ATC Female
Pendant
ATC Leads Receptacle
Connector
Connector
Power
Torch Torch Supply
Head Leads
PIP Black 1 1 To Power Supply
Switch Orange 2 2 Circuitry
White 5 5
6 6
Not Black 4 4 To Power Supply
Used
White 3 3 Circuitry
Green 8 8
Green 7 7
Negative / Plasma Lead Negative / Plasma
Pilot Lead
Pilot
Art # A-03798

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APPENDIX 5: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC, 208/460V UNITS
5 4 3
J3
1
2
3
K5-K6 K1-K4
J12
1
2
3
D
PRI 2 PRI 1 PRI 4 PRI 3
+12VDC
MTH1 MTH2
B A D C
/460
/230
SW1 J1 Q1
1 3 1
2
3
4
2 4 5 C1-C4* +
D1
MTH3 MTH4
W1
PRIMARY L1 7
AC1
AC INPUT L1 T1
L2 8
AC2
K1 K2 K5 K7 K3 K4
L2 T2
*JUMPER L3 AC3
9
L3 T3
GND 7A
L4 T4 MTH6 MTH8
Q2
C
*PRIMARY POWER CONNECTIONS:
3PH USE L1,L2,L3 & GND + C5-C8*
REMOVE JUMPER BETWEEN L2 TO L3
1PH USE L1, L2 & GND -

INSTALL JUMPER BETWEEN L2 TO L3
MTH5 MTH7
SW2
J3
*CM52 C1 & C6
1 460_IN
not installed
2
INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(Closed for 230VAC input) CAPACITOR PCB
PCB2 CM52 ASSEMBLY 19X2410
CM82 ASSEMBLY 19X2426
TS2
JUMPER
J11
1 TEMP
2 CIRCUIT
L1 TEMP SW_NC
CM52 CM82 TEST POINTS

/OVERTEMP D59 PCR
GND1 COMMON
GND2 COMMON
GND3 COMMON
+12V1 +12 VDC SUPPLY
D78 CSR 48V1 +48 VDC SUPPLY
B
I_DMD_1 CURRENT DEMAND
TIP_SEN TIP DRAG SENSE +12VDC 24VAC
MAIN PCB
PCB1 CM52 ASSEMBLY 19X2371
CM82 ASSEMBLY 19X2416
/SOLENOID 24 VAC RETURN
J2 J5 J6
1
2
3
1
2
40 CIRCUIT
RIBBON CABLE
J1
40 PIN RIBBON CABLE SIGNALS

SOL1
1 -V_OUT_SIGNAL M-L ERROR IND FAULT 5 6
W2
2 /TIP_VOLTS M-L AC MAX
3 /TIP_SENSE M-L MAX OVER PRESSURE
4 /460V_IN L-M 90 INTERNAL ERROR
5 /230V_IN L-M 85 SHORTED TORCH
6 CUR_SET L-M OVERTEMP 80 CONSUMABLES MISSING 90
7 /RAR (RAPID AUTO RESTART) L-M 75 START ERROR
8 /INRUSH L-M 70 PARTS IN PLACE
9 /W1_ON L-M 65 INPUT POWER
10 /SHDN L-M GAS MIN UNDER PRESSURE 85
11 /TORCH_SOLENOID L-M
12 /SOLENOID_ON L-M
13 /OK_TO_MOVE L-M
DC TEST POINTS 80
14 /FAN_ON L-M
15 /LATCH_ACTIVE L-M TP1 GND
16 /TORCH_SWITCH M-L TP2 +12 VDC
17 /PIP M-L ERROR TP3 +5 VDC 75
18 AC_ON M-L TP4 3.3 VDC
19 CSR M-L TP6 PCB1 ID
A 20 /TORCH_SOLENOID_DETECT M-L TP7 POT. DEMAND
21 /OVERTEMP M-L 70
22 V_IN M-L
23 +12VDC M-L +12VDC
24 +12VDC M-L
25 COMMON M-L 65
26 COMMON M-L LATCH D1
29 MAIN_PCB_ID M-L
34 460_IN M-L SET
35 +3.3VDC L-M MIN
RUN
PCB3 LOGIC PCB
ASSEMBLY 19X2369 RAR
Art # A-07954
5 4 3

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2 1
T1
L1
1TORCH
D
SEC1 SEC2 CHOKE1 PIP SWITCH
TORCH SWITCH
ATC CONNECTOR
J1
1 1
2 2
3 3 OPTIONAL TORCH SOLENOID
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
-V OUT 1
D3
-
E64
ELECTRODE1
+
TIP1 E35
Q5
PILOT IGBT
WORK1
WORK
NTC
J9
78
/PIP 1
79
2 80
/START 3
81
4
24VAC RETURN 82
5
6 83
24VAC SUPPLY 7
K8
BASIC CNC INTERFACE OPTION

J2
J10 P10 14
1 1
13
12
} OK TO MOVE
J2 PINOUT
OK-TO-MOVE K6 2 2 11
3 3 10 3 1
4 4 9
5 5 8 7 4
+12VDC
6 6 7 11 8
7 7 6 14 12
8 8 5
4
3
} /START / STOP B
2
1
+12VDC +12VDC
/FAN /FAN
J7 J8 AUTOMATION INTERFACE PCB OPTION

1
2
1
2
* * To configure DIVIDED ARC VOLTS signal output

Jumper pins 1 & 2 for ARC VOLTS / 50
Jumper pins 2 & 3 for ARC VOLTS / 16
1
2
3
To -V OUT 1 J3
on PCB1
+ FAN - + F AN - J2
E1
AUTOMATION
MOT1 INTERFACE PCB 1
MOT2
2
P10 3
J1 +12VDC
4
} /START / STOP
1 1 5 (+)
2 2 6
} (-) *DIVIDED ARC VOLTS
3 3 K1 7 (+)
4
5
4
5
8
9
} (-) (W/ARC VOLTS
100K IN SERIES (2))
Art # A-07954
6 6 10
7 7 11
8 8 12
K1 13 } OK-TO-MOVE
14
PCB4
Rev Revisions By Date PCB No:

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Drawn: References
NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED -
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APPENDIX 6: Publication History
Cover Date Rev. Change(s)
Oct. 1, 2007 AA Manual released.

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PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM

Plasma Cutting Power Supply

All rights reserved.

Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the

Printed in the United States of America

Publication Date: October 1, 2007

Record the following information for Warranty purposes:

Where Purchased:________________________________ ________________

Purchase Date:___________________________________ ________________

Power Supply Serial #:____________________________ ________________

Torch Serial #:____________________________________________________

SECTION 2 SYSTEM:INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................2-1

SECTION 2 TORCH:INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 2T-1

SECTION 3 SYSTEM: INSTALLATION ....................................................................................3-1

SECTION 3 TORCH: INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 3T-1

SECTION 4 SYSTEM: OPERATION.........................................................................................4-1

SECTION 4 TORCH:OPERATION.......................................................................................... 4T-1

PATENT INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 4T-16

SECTION 5 TORCH:SERVICE............................................................................................... 5T-1

SECTION 6:PARTS LISTS........................................................................................................6-1

SECTION 7: REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES .......................................................................7-1

APPENDIX 1: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION(BLOCK DIAGRAM)......................................... A-1

APPENDIX 2: DATA TAG INFORMATION............................................................................... A-2

APPENDIX 3: TORCH PIN - OUT DIAGRAMS....................................................................... A-3

APPENDIX 4: TORCH CONNECTION DIAGRAMS................................................................ A-4

APPENDIX 5: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC, 208/460V UNITS........................................................ A-6

APPENDIX 6: Publication History............................................................................................ A-8

GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION.......................... Inside Rear Cover

Manual 0-4980 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK NOISE

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2 Manual 0-4980

Manual 0-4980 1-3 GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual 0-4980 1-5 GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-6 Manual 0-4980

Manual 0-4980 1-7 GENERAL INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD

This warranty does not apply to:

1. Repair of the defective product.

2. Replacement of the defective product.

3. Reimbursement of reasonable costs of repair when authorized in advance by Thermal Dynamics.

Effective September 4, 2007

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-8 Manual 0-4980

Manual 0-4980 2-1 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-4980

2.05 Input Wiring Specifications

Manual 0-4980 2-3 INTRODUCTION

Torch Leads Receptacle

Input Power Selection

Gas Inlet Port

INTRODUCTION 2-4 Manual 0-4980

standing of the characteristics and capabilities of 2. Mechanized Torch, Model

Plasma torches are similar in design to the auto-

Manual 0-4980 2T-1 INTRODUCTION

Operating pressure varies with torch model, op-

INTRODUCTION 2T-2 Manual 0-4980

D. Main Cutting Arc

To ATC PIP Switch Shield Cup

To ATC PIP Switch Shield Cup

Where Purchased:________________

Purchase Date:___________________

Power Supply Serial #:____________