Appendix ii: sequence of operation block diagram – Tweco PAK 44G User Manual

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APPENDIX

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APPENDIX II: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION BLOCK

DIAGRAM

ACTION

1. Close external disconnect switch.

Red AC POWER indicator ON.

2. ON/OFF switch to ON.

RESULT

1. Amber ready indicator ON.

2. Coolant pressure switch closes.

3. Gases flow.

After two seconds:
4. Gas flow stops.

ACTION

1. RUN/SET switch to SET.

RESULT

1. Gas valves open, gases flow to

purge system and allow setting
of pressures.

2. Power circuits disabled.

ACTION

1. RUN/SET switch to RUN.

2. Select cutting amps with

CURRENT knob.

RESULT

1. Gas flow stops.

2. Power circuits ready.

System OFF

System READY

ACTION

1. Lower helmet and close control switch on torch (or remote

control assembly).

RESULT

1. Gases flow and gas pressure switches close.

2. Main contactor closes. Red DC indicator ON.

After two seconds:
3. High frequency ON

4. Pilot arc relay closes.

5. Pilot arc comes ON.

PILOT ARC

ACTION

1. Torch moved away from workpiece,

or workpiece burns away under
torch.

RESULT

1. Gouging Arc stops.

2. Current sensing circuit turns ON high

frequency and pilot arc.

ACTION

1. Torch brought close (within 1/2 inch)

to workpiece.

RESULT

1. Arc transfers to workpiece to

establish Gouging Arc.

2. Current sensing circuit turns OFF

pilot arc and high frequency.

ACTION

1. Open control switch on torch (or

remote control assembly)

RESULT

1. Red DC power indicator OFF.

2. Pilot arc stops.

After two seconds:
3. Gas flow stops.

System READY

Gouging Arc

NOTE:
To shut down system, allow fan and pump to run for
five minutes and then move On/OFF switch to OFF. Be
sure to open external disconnect switch.

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