Tweco 6000GST Merlin Plasma Cutting CE Slave Power Supply - Manual (Page 15)

Manual 0-2653 2-1 INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION &
DESCRIPTION
2.01 Scope of Manual
This manual contains descriptions, operating instructions
and basic maintenance procedures for the Merlin 6000GST
Plasma Cutting CE Master Power Supply. Service of this
equipment is restricted to Thermal Dynamics trained per-
sonnel; unqualified personnel are strictly cautioned
against attempting 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.
NOTE
This Manual may include references to the Power
Supply revision letter(s). There are old style and
new style data tags that may be encounted. The
old style data tag has the revision letter(s) at the
end of the serial number. The new style data tag
has the revision letter(s) in an area marked 'Rev'.
2.02 General Description
The Master Power Supply contains all operator controls,
electrical and gas inputs and outputs, and the torch leads
receptacle. A Slave Power Supply may be connected in
parallel to double the the cutting capacity (amperage) of
the Master Power Supply. All signal inputs/outputs, gas,
and torch connections are still connected to the Master
Power Supply when the Slave Power Supply is used. The
Slave Power Supply has the same power circuits as the
Master Power Supply. The Master Power Supply can also
be connected to a second Master Power Supply and the
equipment will automatically be configured when the
parallel cable is installed. Many options and accessories
can be added to further improve the versatility of the
system.
NOTES
Refer to the Merlin 6000 Plasma Cutting CE Slave
Power Supply Operating Manual 0-2570 for more
information on the Slave Power Supply.
The Merlin 6000 CE Slave Power Supply requires
a Merlin 6000GST CE Master Power Supply for
proper operation and torch connections.
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Figure 2-1 Power Supply
The 'Extra-Cool TM ' Coolant supplied with the Power
Supply can be used in ambient temperatures down to
10° F (-12° C). If the ambient temperature will be below
10° F (-12° C) use 'Ultra-Cool
TM ' Coolant. This coolant
can be used in areas where the ambient temperature
drops to -27° F (-33° C).
A typical system configuration will contain the following:
• One or two CE Power Supplies with Running Gear
• Gas Control Module (GCM6000)
• Arc Starter Box
• Maximizer 300 Machine Torch with Leads, Mount-
ing Assembly and Gas Control Assembly
• Torch Supply Leads
• Maximizer 300 Spare Parts Kit
• 25 ft (7.6 m) Work Cable and Ring Lug
• Standard Air Line Filter Assembly
• Optional High Pressure Regulators
NOTE
Refer to Section 2.05 for complete list of Power Sup-
ply Options and Accessories.