Thermal Dynamics CutMaster 58 User manual

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Revision: AA Issue Date: 11-07-2018 Manual No.: 0-5544

OPERATING

MANUAL

CutMaster®58

PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Congratulations on your new Thermal Dynamics product. We are proud to have you as our customer

and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is

backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor

or service agency call 1-800-426-1888, or visit us on the web at www.esab.com.

This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct use and operation of your

Thermal Dynamics product. Your satisfaction with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate

concern. Therefore please take the time to read the entire manual, especially the Safety Precautions.

They will help you to avoid potential hazards that may exist when working with this product.

YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY!

The Brand of Choice for Contractors and Fabricators Worldwide.

Thermal Dynamics is a Global Brand of manual and automation Plasma Cutting Products for ESAB.

We distinguish ourselves from our competition through market-leading, dependable products that

have stood the test of time. We pride ourselves on technical innovation, competitive prices, excel-

lent delivery, superior customer service and technical support, together with excellence in sales and

marketing expertise.

Above all, we are committed to developing technologically advanced products to achieve a safer

working environment within the welding industry.

Plasma Cutting Power Supply

CutMaster™ 58

SL60QD™ 1Torch™

Operating Manual Number 0-5544

Published by:

ESAB Group Incorporated

2800 Airport Rd.

Denton, Texas 76207

www.esab.com

Thermal Dynamics an ESAB brand.

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

prohibited.

The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or

damage caused by any error or omission in this Manual, whether such error results from negli-

gence, accident, or any other cause.

For Material Print Speciﬁcations, refer to document 47x1948

Original Publication Date: 11-07-2018

Revision Date:

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Purchase Date:____________________________________________________

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Torch Serial #:___________________________________ _________________

WARNING

Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices

before installing, operating, 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.

Be sure this information reaches the operator.

You can get extra copies through your supplier.

CAUTION

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with

the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment,

we urge you to read our booklet, “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding,

Cutting, and Gouging,” Booklet 0-5407. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install,

operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equip-

ment until you have read and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully

understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further information. Be sure

to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating this equipment.

USER RESPONSIBILITY

This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying

labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This

equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipment should not be used. Parts that

are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement

become necessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the

Authorized Distributor from whom it was purchased.

This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer. The

user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, faulty main-

tenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility designated by

the manufacturer.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

ASSUREZ-VOUS QUE CETTE INFORMATION EST DISTRIBUÉE À L’OPÉRATEUR.

VOUS POUVEZ OBTENIR DES COPIES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES CHEZ VOTRE FOURNISSEUR.

MISE EN GARDE

Les INSTRUCTIONS suivantes sont destinées aux opérateurs qualiés seulement.

Si vous n’avez pas une connaissance approfondie des principes de fonctionnement

et des règles de sécurité pour le soudage à l’arc et l’équipement de coupage, nous

vous suggérons de lire notre brochure « Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Wel-

ding, Cutting and Gouging, » Brochure 0-5407. Ne permettez PAS aux personnes non

qualiées d’installer, d’opérer ou de faire l’entretien de cet équipement. Ne tentez

PAS d’installer ou d’opérer cet équipement avant de lire et de bien comprendre ces

instructions. Si vous ne comprenez pas bien les instructions, communiquez avec

votre fournisseur pour plus de renseignements. Assurez-vous de lire les Règles de

Sécurité avant d’installer ou d’opérer cet équipement.

RESPONSABILITÉS DE L’UTILISATEUR

Cet équipement opérera conformément à la description contenue dans ce manuel, les étiquettes d’accompagnement

et/ou les feuillets d’information si l’équipement est installé, opéré, entretenu et réparé selon les instructions fournies. Vous

devez faire une vérication périodique de l’équipement. Ne jamais utiliser un équipement qui ne fonctionne pas bien ou n’est

pas bien entretenu. Les pièces qui sont brisées, usées, déformées ou contaminées doivent être remplacées immédiatement.

Dans le cas où une réparation ou un remplacement est nécessaire, il est recommandé par le fabricant de faire une demande

de conseil de service écrite ou par téléphone chez le Distributeur Autorisé de votre équipement.

Cet équipement ou ses pièces ne doivent pas être modiés sans permission préalable écrite par le fabricant. L’utilisa-

teur de l’équipement sera le seul responsable de toute défaillance résultant d’une utilisation incorrecte, un entretien fautif, des

dommages, une réparation incorrecte ou une modication par une personne autre que le fabricant ou un centre de service

désigné par le fabricant.

ASSUREZ-VOUS DE LIRE ET DE COMPRENDRE LE MANUEL D’UTILISATION AVANT

D’INSTALLER OU D’OPÉRER L’UNITÉ.

PROTÉGEZ-VOUS ET LES AUTRES!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1:

GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 1-1

1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings........................................................................ 1-1

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 Quick Connection Torch ................................................................................2T-2

2T.05 Options And Accessories ...............................................................................2T-2

2T.06 Introduction to Plasma ..................................................................................2T-2

SECTION 3 SYSTEM:

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 3-1

3.01 Unpacking....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.02 Lifting Options ................................................................................................ 3-1

3.03 Opening the Contactor Cover.......................................................................... 3-1

3.04 Primary Input Power Connections .................................................................. 3-1

3.05 Gas Connections............................................................................................. 3-3

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 Prts Selection.......................................................................................4T-1

4T.02 Cut Quality .....................................................................................................4T-1

4T.03 General Cutting Information...........................................................................4T-2

4T.04 Hand Torch Operation ....................................................................................4T-3

4T.05 Gouging .........................................................................................................4T-6

4T.06 Mechanized Torch Operation..........................................................................4T-7

4T.07 Parts Selection for Manual Torch Cutting.......................................................4T-8

4T.08 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Mechanized Torch With Exposed Tip ......4T-9

4T.09 Recommended Cutting Speeds for Mechanized Torch With Shielded Tip ....4T-11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PATENT INFORMATION ................................................................................. 4T-14

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 Power Supply Basic Parts Replacement ......................................................... 5-6

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 Replacement Power Supply Parts................................................................... 6-1

6.05 Options and Accessories ................................................................................ 6-2

6.06 Replacement Parts for Hand Torch ................................................................ 6-3

6.07 Torch Consumable Parts (SL60)..................................................................... 6-4

6.08 Torch Consumable Parts (SL100)................................................................... 6-5

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: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC, 600V UNITS..................................................... A-8

APPENDIX 7: PUBLICATION HISTORY .................................................................A-10

CUTMASTER 58

Manual 0-5544 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1

SECTION 1:

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings

Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are used to highlight important information. These high-

lights are categorized as follows:

NOTE!

An operation, procedure, or background information which requires additional emphasis or is helpful in ecient opera-

tion of the system.

CAUTION

A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause damage to the equipment.

WARNING

A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause injury to the operator or others in the operating area.

WARNING

Gives information regarding possible electrical shock injury.

CUTMASTER 58

GENERAL INFORMATION Manual 0-5544

1-2

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

1. Cutting sparks can cause explosion

or ﬁre.

1.1 Do not cut near ﬂammables.

1.2 Have a ﬁre extinguisher nearby and

ready to use.

1.3 Do not use a drum or other closed

container as a cutting table.

2. Plasma arc can injure and burn;

point the nozzle away from

yourself. Arc starts instantly when

triggered.

2.1 Turn o power before disassembling

torch.

2.2 Do not grip the workpiece near the

cutting path.

2.3 Wear complete body protection.

3. Hazardous voltage. Risk of electric

shock or burn.

3.1 Wear insulating gloves. Replace

gloves when wet or damaged.

3.2 Protect from shock by insulating

yourself from work and ground.

3.3 Disconnect power before servicing.

Do not touch live parts.

4. Plasma fumes can be hazardous.

4.1 Do not inhale fumes.

4.2 Use forced ventilation or local

exhaust to remove the fumes.

4.3 Do not operate in closed spaces.

Remove fumes with ventilation.

6. Become trained.

Only qualiﬁed personnel should

operate this equipment. Use torches

speciﬁed in the manual. Keep

non-qualiﬁed personnel and children

away.

5. Arc rays can burn eyes and injure

skin.

5.1 Wear correct and appropriate

protective equipment to protect

head, eyes, ears, hands, and body.

Button shirt collar. Protect ears from

noise. Use welding helmet with the

correct shade of ﬁlter.

7. Do not remove, destroy, or cover

this label.

Replace if it is missing, damaged,

or worn.

1. Les étincelles de coupage peuvent

provoquer une explosion ou un

incendie.

1.1 Ne pas couper près des matières

inﬂammables.

1.2 Un extincteur doit être à proximité

et prêt à être utilisé.

1.3 Ne pas utiliser un fût ou un autre

contenant fermé comme table de

coupage.

2. L’arc plasma peut blesser et brûler;

éloigner la buse de soi. Il s’allume

instantanément quand on l’amorce.

2.1 Couper l’alimentation avant de

démonter la torche.

2.2 Ne pas saisir la pièce à couper de la

trajectoire de coupage.

2.3 Se protéger entièrement le corps.

3. Tension dangereuse. Risque de

choc électrique ou de brûlure.

3.1 Porter des gants isolants. Remplacer

les gants quand ils sont humides ou

endommagés.

3.2 Se protéger contre les chocs en

s’isolant de la pièce et de la terre.

3.3 Couper l’alimentation avant

l’entretien. Ne pas toucher les pièces

sous tension.

4. Les fumées plasma peuvent être

dangereuses.

4.1 Ne pas inhaler les fumées.

4.2 Utiliser une ventilation forcée ou un

extracteur local pour dissiper les

fumées.

4.3 Ne pas couper dans des espaces clos.

Chasser les fumées par ventilation.

5. Les rayons d’arc peuvent brûler les

yeux et blesser la peau.

5.1 Porter un bon équipement de

protection pour se protéger la tête,

les yeux, les oreilles, les mains et le

corps. Boutonner le col de la chemise.

Protéger les oreilles contre le bruit.

Utiliser un masque de soudeur avec

un ﬁltre de nuance appropriée.

6. Suivre une formation.

Seul le personnel qualiﬁé a

le droit de faire fonctionner cet

équipement. Utiliser exclusivement

les torches indiquées dans le manual.

Le personnel non qualiﬁé et les

enfants doivent se tenir à l’écart.

7. Ne pas enlever, détruire ni couvrir

cette étiquette.

La remplacer si elle est absente,

endommagée ou usée.

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