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- Page 1 Tel: 01452 733933 : Fax 01452 733939 PLASMA 50CNC INVERTER PLASMA CUTTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Version 2016-1...
- Page 3 CNC interface to connect to CNC Plasma System. We want you to take pride in operating our PLASMA 50CNC as much pride as we have taken in making this product for you. Please read all information in this manual before operation PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt from the courier.
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Page 4: Technical Specifications
Equipment Limitations The R-Tech PLASMA 50CNC is protected from overloads beyond the output ratings and duty cycle as per machine specifications with thermostat protection of the output coils and rectifiers and is rated at 50 Amps at 60% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Read entire section before starting installation WARNING! Electric Shock can kill. Only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input power at the fuse box before working on this equipment. Do not touch electrically live parts. Always connect the machine to an earthed mains supply as per national recommended standards. -
Page 6: Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Machine grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection This plasma cutter must be grounded to earth. See national electrical codes for proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator being similar to a radio transmitter may cause interference to radio, TV and other electronic equipment. - Page 7 The PLASMA 50CNC Plasma Cutters require a 240V 50/60Hz 1-Phase supply. It requires a 32A fused supply. It comes with a mains cable attached. Connect wires according to national coding. Brown wire Live Blue wire Neutral Green/Yellow Wire Earth (Ground)
- Page 8 Connections for PLASMA 50CNC Rear Machine connections Fig 1 1. Air pressure regulating knob This regulates the air pressure as displayed in gauge on front of machine. To adjust pressure pull knob upwards and turn to adjust pressure, once correct pressure is obtained press down knob to secure.
- Page 9 5. POWER On/Off Switch Turns machine on and off, the switch illuminates when machine turn on 6. CNC Interface This is the socket where the CNC cable is connected. (Plug is supplied with machine) CNC Interface connections PINS 1 & 2 – close circuit to start Start cut OCV Positive (default 50/1 divided) OCV Negative (default 50/1 divided)
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Page 10: Controls And Settings
Controls and Settings Fig 1 1. Air pressure gauge This shows the air pressure as set by regulator at rear of machine. This should be set to 70PSI when the test gas button is activated. 2. Amperage control knob This adjusts the amperage (cutting power) from 20 to 50 amps 3. -
Page 11: Operating Machine
Operating machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating gloves WARNING! FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous Keep your head out of fumes &... - Page 12 Operating Machine – Hand Torch Please ensure all torch consumables are tight before use Ensure machine has been setup as previously stated Turn on the machine and the power light indicates and cooling fan is running Set the function switch in the test gas position, air will flow from torch head, now set the air pressure in gauge using adjuster on regulator on rear of machine to 70PSI, Once the correct air pressure has been set press down the adjuster on air regulator and set the function switch to the cutting position Ensure earth clamp is connected to work piece or workbench ensuring a good clean point of contact...
- Page 13 Operating Machine – Machine Torch CNC Please ensure all torch consumables are tight before use Ensure machine has been setup as previously stated Turn on the machine and the power light indicates and cooling fan is running Set the function switch in the test gas position, air will flow from torch head, now set the air pressure in gauge using adjuster on regulator on rear of machine to 70PSI, Once the correct air pressure has been set press down the adjuster on air regulator and set the function switch to the cutting position Ensure earth clamp is connected to work piece or workbench ensuring a good clean point of contact...
- Page 14 Blow back when cutting, If you experience blow back and the metal is not cut all the way through, you either are traveling too fast or you need to increase the cutting amperage 10. Cutting arc is erratic and work is being cut all way through. You are traveling too slow or cutting with too high amperage for work.
- Page 15 Replacing torch consumables WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Please ensure machine is turned off before changing consumables If cutting performance is poor you probably need to check / change the torch consumables. To change the plasma cutting consumables carry out the following procedure Switch off machine Ensure torch has cooled down to avoid burns Unscrew the retaining nozzle...
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Page 16: Routine And Periodic Maintenance
Maintenance Routine and periodic maintenance WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Turn the input power OFF at the mains switch & fuse box and remove mains plug from socket before working on this equipment. Have a qualified electrician install & service this Plasma cutting equipment. Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum after disconnection from mains power to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment. -
Page 17: Fault Diagnostics
Machine keeps overheating - Warning light is lit on machine Check if fan is running if not contact R-Tech for repair Check the cooling vents for obstruction; blow out machine with clean dry low pressure air supply. - Page 18 Plasma Torch Consumables parts list Model R-Tech P50CNC Torch Spares RT-PT100-52556 Electrode RT-PT100-51246.10 Cutting Tip 1.0mm RT-PT100-60500 Retaining Nozzle RT-PT100-60444 Double Pointed Spacer RT-PT100-60025 Swirl Ring RT-PT100-51190.41 O-Ring RT-PT100-09710 Torch Head – Machine Type RT-P100CNC-6MMT Complete 6M Machine Torch RT-PT100-09721LG...