ESAB HandyPlasma 50 User manual

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HandyPlasmaTM 50
0700157031-A 010303 Valid from serial number 3073070001

1 DIRECTIVE.......................................................................2
2 SAFETY.............................................................................2
3 INTRODUCTION.............................................................4
3.1 Equipment............................................................4
4 TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................5
5 INSTALLATION...............................................................5
5.1 ains and Workpiece Connection.................6
6 OPERATION.....................................................................7
6.1 Connection and Control Devices...................8
6.2 PT - 31 Torch and XT Consumables........8
6.3 Cutting with PT - 31 XL......................................9
6.4 Common Cutting Problems...........................10
7 AINTENANCE.............................................................11
7.1 Check-up and Cleaning..................................11
8 FAULT-TRACKING/TROUBLESHOOTING..............12
8.1 Troubleshooting guide....................................12
8.2 Sequence of operation...................................16
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS.........................................17
9.1 Detail pictures....................................................17
9.2 Spare Part List....................................................18
10 ACCESSORIES............................................................18
DIAGRA .............................................................................19
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PLASMA ARC CUTTING PACKAGES

1 DIRECTIVE
2 SAFETY
Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions
must meet the requirements that apply to this type of plasma cutting equipment. The following
recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the
workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well acquainted with the operation of the pla
sma cutting equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations
which can result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the plasma cutting equipment must be familiar with:
its operation
location of emergency stops
its function
relevant safety precautions
plasma cutting
2. The operator must ensure that:
no unauthorized person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up
no one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
be suitable for the purpose
be free from draughts
4. Personal safety equipment
always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame
proof clothing, safety gloves
5. General precautions
make sure the return cable is connected securely
work on high voltage equipment may only be carried by a qualified electrician
appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand
Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ESAB Welding Equipment AB, S-695 81 Laxå, Sweden, declare that pla ma cutting equipment Handy Pla ma 50
from erial Nr 307 onwards conform to tandard IEC/EN 60974-1, IEC/EN 60941-7, in accordance with the
requirement of directive (73/23/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC) and tandard EN 50199 in accordance with the
requirement of directive (89/336/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC).
Laxå 2003-02-07
HENRY SELENIUS
Vice President
ESA Welding Equipment A
695 81 Laxå Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
SWEDEN

Note! This product is solely intended for plasma cutting
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ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN
WELDING AND CUTTING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYERS SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON
MANUFACTURERS HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can ki
- Insta and earth the we ding/cutting unit in accordance with app icab e standards.
- Do not touch ive e ectrica parts or e ectrodes with bare skin, wet g oves or wet c othing.
- Insu ate yourse f from earth and the workpiece.
- Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to hea th
- Keep your head out of the fumes.
- Use venti ation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your
breathing zone and the genera area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
- Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct we ding/cutting screen and fi ter ens and
wear protective c othing.
- Protect bystanders with suitab e screens and courtains.
FIRE HAZARD
- Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inf ammab e materia s
nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noice can damage hearing.
- Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
- Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION - Ca for expert assistance in the event of ma function.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
WARNING!
Read and understand the instruction anual
before installing and operating
WARNING! Do not use the power sour e for thawing frozen pipes.
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The HandyPlasma 50 is a compact, completely self-contained plasma cutting
system. As shipped, the system is fully assembled and eady to cut afte being
connected to input powe and a sou ce of p efilte ed comp essed ai 5-10 ba
(set to ch at 118 lt/min @ 5.2 ba ). The Handy Plasma 50 package uses the PT-
31XL to ch with 50 Amp consumables to delive cutting powe fo mate ials up to
15 mm thick o fo seve ing up to 19 mm thick. Refe to the following pa ag aphs
fo desc iptions of the Handy Plasma 50 packages available as well as
pe fo mance specifications.
Do not use any torch with this power source other than the ESAB brand
PT-31XL torch. Serious injury may occur if used with any other torch.
See below for ESABs accessories for the cutting torch.
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3.1 Equipment
List 3.1.1 HandyPlasma 50 Cutting Pa kages
Each HandyPlasma 50, Plasma Arc Cutting Package P/N 0700157880 includes:
N°1 Power Source HandyPlasma 50.
N°1 PT-31XL* Torch assembly with 8m service lines.
N°1 earth cable 8m length.
N°1 Torch Spare Parts Kit, see list below.
List 3.1.2 PT-31XL* Spare Parts Kit P/N 0558003464 Contents
N° 3 50A Nozzle, P/N (20861) 0558000513
N° 3 Electrode, P/N (20862) 0558000507
N° 1 Swirl affle, P/N (20463) 0558000506
N° 1 Long Heat Shield, P/N (36284) 0558000509
N° 1 O-ring, P/N (950790) 0558000514
*PT-31XL Torch Asse bly P/N 0558003467 is supplied with the nozzle, electrode, swirl baffle and heat shield
asse bled.
(Part number in braket could be found on the explo ion drawing in ide the torch pare part kit box.)
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Fig. 3.1.2 PT - 31 spare part list and consumables
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4 TECHNICAL DATA
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Output 60% Duty Cycle* 50A @ 100V dc
100% Duty Cycle* 40A @ 96V dc
Output Current Range 20 to 50 Amperes
Open Circuit Voltage 250 V dc Nominal
Rated Primary Input I1max 400 Vac 50/60 Hz,
@ 50A 100Vdc Output 3 - Phase 13 Ampere
Power factor @ 50 A Output 0,8
Current Capacity PT-31XL 50 A dc SP
Air Requirements PT-31 XL 118 lt/min @ 5.2 bar
Length 550 mm
Dimensions of HandyPlasma 50 Height 410 mm
Width 190 mm
Weight (less torch) 19 kg
Insulation lass: F Prote tion lass: IP 22S
* Duty Cy le
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or cut at a
certain load without overloading the product.
5 INSTALLATION
T e installation must be executed by a professional.
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5.1 Mains and workpiece connection
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Fig. 5.1.1 - Mains connection
Fig. 5.1.2 - Workpiece connection
ains plug and socket
Rating P ate
(on opposite side)
Plasma torch
Earth clamp
HandyPlasma 50 Power Source

6 OPERATION
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
 Do NOT operate the unit with the cover removed.
 Do NOT apply power to the unit while holding or
carrying the unit.
 Do NOT touch any torch parts forward of the torch
handle (nozzle, heat shield, electrode, etc.) with
power switch on.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin;
NOISE can damage hearing.
 Wear welding helmet with proper lens shade.
 Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Position the Handy Plasma (at least) 3 meters from
the cutting area. Sparks and hot slag from the cutting
operation can damage the unit.
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on page
2 and 3. Read through before you start using the equipment!
Do not use any torch with this power source other than the ESAB brand
PT-31 XL torch. Serious injury may occur if used with any other torch.
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6.1 Connection and control devices - front panel
6.2 PT - 31 Torc and XT Consumables
When assembling or replacing XT consumables, make sure power switch
on power source is in OFF position and primary input power is deenergized.
The PT-31 to ch of Handy Plasma is o iginally assembled and tested.
The PT-31 XL torch head contains a gas flow check valve that acts in
conjuction with the flow switch and circuitry within the power source. This
system prevents the torch from being energized with high voltage if the torch
switch accidentally closed when the shield is removed. ALWAYS REPLACE
TORCH WITH THE PROPER TORCH ANUFACTURED BY ESAB SINCE IT
ALONE CONTAINS ESABS PATENTED SAFETY INTERLOCK.
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6.1.2 Handy Plasma 50 CONTROLS
1. Power Switch. When placed in On
position, the g een light will glow
indicating cont ol ci cuit is ene gized and
the cooling fan will un.
2 . Output Current Control. Adjustable
f om 25 to 50 ampe es to suit cutting
conditions.
3. Air Check Switch. When p essed,
(ON position), ai filte - egulato can be
adjusted to desi ed p essu e befo e
cutting ope ations. By keeping it p essed,
allow ai flow fo a few minutes. This
should emove any condensation that may
have accumulated du ing shutdown
pe iod.
4. While flowing, the g een LED will light
up.
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Manometer To r c h
ON/OFF
Switch
Air Check
Switch
Earth
Connector
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Overheating LED
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