Lincoln Electric SVM146-A Preheat Temperature for, Plasma Cutting, User Responsibility

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Turn off machine at the discon- nect switch on the front of the machine before tightening, cleaning or replacing consum- ables.

-Check the conditions of the inside of the nozzle. If debris has collected, rub the electrode on the inside bottom of the nozzle to remove any oxide layer that may have built up. Refer to

“Suggestions for Extra Utility from the Pro-Cut System.”

Preheat temperature control is not necessary in most applications when plasma arc cutting or gouging. Preheat temperature control may be necessary on high carbon alloy steels and heat treated aluminum for crack resistance and hardness control. Job condi- tions, prevailing codes, alloy level, and other consider- ations may also require preheat temperature control. The recommended minimum preheat temperature for plate thickness up to 1/2 in. (12.7mm) is 70°F (21.1°C). Higher temperatures may be used as required by the job conditions and/or prevailing codes. If cracking or excessive hardness occurs on the cut face, higher pre- heat temperature may be required.

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-Check the condition of the electrode. If the end has a crater-like appearance, replace it along with the nozzle. The maximum wear depth of the electrode is approximately .062 in. (1.6mm). A green and erratic arc will indicate definite electrode failure. The electrode should be replaced immediately.

•Replace the nozzle when the orifice exit is eroded away or oval shaped.

•After the problem is found, or if there is nothing apparently wrong, reset the machine by pressing the "Reset" button. (It is possible for electrical noise to trip the safety circuit on rare occasions. This should not be a regular occurrence.)

•If the machine does not reset or continues to trip, consult the Troubleshooting Section.

•Use the proper cutting or gouging procedures referred to in “Procedure Recommendations” below.

USER RESPONSIBILITY

Because design, fabrication, erection, and cutting vari- ables affect results, the serviceability of a product or structure is the responsibility of the user. Variation such as plate chemistry, plate surface condition (oil, scale), plate thickness, preheat, quench, gas type, gas flow rate and equipment may produce results different from those expected. Some adjustments to proce- dures may be necessary to compensate for unique individual conditions. Test all procedures duplicating actual field conditions.

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS

When properly used, plasma arc cutting or gouging is a very economical process. Improper use will result in a very high operating cost.

GENERAL - IN ALL CASES

•Follow safety precautions as printed throughout this manual and on the machine.

THIN GAUGE SHEET METAL

Torch Standoff

Machine Output Setting

45

DRAG thru 1/16"

Output Setting

Standoff

Min. thru Mid. Range

Output set below 45 Amps.

•The nozzle may be dragged on the metal surface, touching it lightly to the surface after piercing a hole. Current control should be set below the mid-range.

•Do not allow cable or body to contact hot surface.

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Contents PRO-CUT California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation Section Technical Specifications PRO-CUT InstallationGAS Requirements Technical Specifications Cont’d PRO-CUTSelect Suitable Location Safety PrecautionsLifting and Moving StackingInput Wire and Fuse Size Input Power Cord Connector InstallationInput Connections Ground ConnectionReconnect Procedure Reconnect ProcedureReturn Return to Section TOC GAS Input ConnectionsTorch Connection Output ConnectionsTable of Contents Operation Section Safety Instructions OPERATIONB-2Operating Instructions Design Features Advantages Operational Features and ControlsOperation General DescriptionCutting Capability Consumable LifeLimitations Controls and Settings Cutting OperationPilot ARC Considerations Safety Status Indicator Procedure Recommendations Preheat Temperature forPlasma Cutting User ResponsibilitySuggestions for Extra Utility from the PRO-CUT System Thick Sections of MetalARC Start ARC InitiatedARC Voltage PRO-CUT Accessories Table of ContentsGeneral Options Accessories Table of Contents Maintenance Electric Shock can kill Input Filter Capacitor Discharge ProcedurePeriodic Maintenance Routine MaintenanceMaintenance Table of Contents Theory of Operation Section Theory of Operation Input Line VOLTAGE, Switch and Main TransformerPrecharge and Protection Power BoardFigure E.4 Main Transformer Main TransformerFigure E.5 Plasma Output Board and Torch Output Board and TorchFigure E.6 Control and Display Boards Control and Display BoardsProtection Circuits Overload ProtectionThermal Protection Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Igbt Operation Pulse Width Modulation Minimum OutputMaximum Output PRO-CUT Table of Contents Troubleshooting & Repair Section HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting & RepairPC Board can be damaged by static electricity PC Board Troubleshooting ProceduresOutput Problems Troubleshooting GuideFunction Problems Air begins to flow when Make sure the air pressure is Cutting Problems LED Function Problems Troubleshooting Guide Materials Needed DescriptionFigure F.1 Location of Input Filter Capacitor Terminals Input Filter Capacitor Discharge ProcedureInput Rectifier Test Input Rectifier Test Test ProcedureTest Point Terminals Analog Meter X10 Range Primary Power Board Resistance Test Capacitor Voltage Test Capacitor Voltage Test Primary Power Board Resistance TestBoard Removal and Replacement Procedure Test Procedure Table F.3 Capacitor Voltages Output Power Board Resistance Test Figure F.4 Output Power Board Lead Locations Output Power Board Resistance TestOutput Power Board Removal and Replacement Procedure Torch Continuity and Solenoid Test Torch Continuity and Solenoid Test Test ProcedureAIR/GAS Solenoid Test Figure F.6 AIR Solenoid AIR/GAS Solenoid TestT2 Auxiliary Transformer Test T2 Auxiliary Transformer Test ProcedureYellow 1J21 Yellow 7J21 115VAC Test Point Expected VoltageTrigger Circuit Test Simplified Trigger Circuit Trigger Circuit TestPerform the Input Filter Capacitor Discharge Procedure PRO-CUT 80 Output Board LED Definitions Figure F.11 Control Board LEDs Control Board LED DefinitionsLOW Voltage Circuit Test T2 Auxiliary Transformer LOW Voltage Circuit TestFigure F.12, Low Voltage Circuit Diagram Test Point Figure F.15 Display Board Test Points Control Board Removal and Replacement Screws Control Board Removal and ReplacementFigure F.18 Control Board Removal from Mounting Pins Display Board Removal and Replacement Figure F.19 Case Front Screw Removal Display Board Removal & ReplacementFigure F.20 Display Board Removal Output Power Board Removal and Replacement Output Power Board Output Power Board Removal & ReplacementFigure F.22 Output Board Lead Locations Replacement Procedure This procedure takes approximately 40 minutes to perform Primary Power Board and Filter Capacitor Removal and ReplacementRemoval Procedure Heatsink Mounting Screws Socket Head Capacitor Removal Capacitor Replacement and P.C. Board ReplacementInput Rectifier Bridge Removal and Replacement Figure F.25 Input Rectifier Lead Locations PRO-CUT Input Rectifier Bridge Removal and ReplacementTroubleshooting & Repair Input Idle Amps and Watts Retest After RepairPRO-CUT Electrical Diagrams Wiring Diagram PRO CUT 2ELECTRICAL Diagrams G-2Cutting Current Setpoint Local Schematic Control PC BoardPRO-CUT 80 Control PC Board Assembly Control Board Code 10574 onlyG3560-1 PC Board Assembly Control Board Code 10577 & 10578 onlySchematic Power PC Board 6ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-6Power PC Board Assembly Power BoardElectrical Reqd Identification PC Board Assembly Output BoardFilename Schematic Display PC BoardLight BAR,LED,GREEN PC Board Assembly Display BoardSVM Error Reporting Form

SVM146-A specifications

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