Tweco 6000 Cutting System - Manual (Page 13)

Manual 0-2572 9 INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION &
DESCRIPTION
2.01 Scope of Manual
NOTE
The information in this Manual covers different
revision levels of the product. As equipment im-
provements and updates are made the actual units
may differ from the illustrations shown in this
Manual.
This manual contains description, installation instruc-
tions and maintenance procedures for the Thermal Dy-
namics Arc Starter Box. Service of this equipment is
restricted to Thermal Dynamics trained personnel; un-
qualified personnel are strictly cautioned against at-
tempting repairs or adjustments not covered in this
manual, at the risk of voiding the Warranty.
Read this manual thoroughly. A complete understand-
ing of the characteristics and capabilities of this equip-
ment will assure the dependable operation for which it
was designed.
2.02 General Description
The Arc Starter Box Assembly is used to place the arc
starting circuit closer to the Torch Assembly and is de-
signed to be mounted on the gantry near the Torch As-
sembly.
The Torch, with short leads attached, connects to the out-
put of the Plasma Power Supply. The Torch Supply Leads
Assembly connects to the input of the Plasma Power Sup-
ply.
All gases and command signals are supplied to the Arc
Starter Box by the Torch Leads Assembly connected to
the Plasma Power Supply. The gases and command sig-
nals are then sent to the Maximizer 300 Liquid Cooled
Torch.
The Arc Starter Box is designed for use with Merlin 6000
Single (Master) or Dual (Slave) Plasma Power Supplies.
A-01435
Figure 2-1 Arc Starter Box
2.03 Specifications & Design
Features
The following applies to the Arc Starter Box only:
A. System Configuration
Used with the Merlin 6000 Plasma Cutting System
and Maximizer 300 Machine Torch only.
B. Pilot) Circuitry
CD, Constant DC
C. Input Connection
Provides connection for the Torch Supply Leads As-
sembly between the Plasma Power Supply and the
Arc Starter Box.
D. Output Connection
Provides connection for the Torch Leads between the
Arc Starter Box and the Maximizer 300 Torch.
E. Mounting
Designed for easy mounting to the Cutting Table gan-
try.
F. Weight
12 lb (5.4 kg)