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EPP983085360Plasma Power Source

Instruction Manual

0558007676 042009

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This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompa-nying labels andor inserts when installed operated maintained and repaired in accordance with the instruc-tions provided This equipment must be checked periodically Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipmentshould not be used Parts that are broken missing worn distorted or contaminated should be replaced imme-

diately Should such repair or replacement become necessary the manufacturer recommends that a telephoneor 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 manufacturerThe user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improperuse faulty maintenance damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a ser-vice facility designated by the manufacturer

BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATORYOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators If you are not fully familiar with theprinciples of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment we urgeyou to read our booklet ldquoPrecautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cutting andGougingrdquo Form 52-529 Do NOT permit untrained persons to install operate or maintainthis equipment Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have readand fully understand these instructions If you do not fully understand these instructionscontact your supplier for further information Be sure to read the Safety Precautions be-

fore installing or operating this equipment

CAUTION

USER RESPONSIBILITY

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

10 Safety Precautions 511 Safety - English 512 Safety - Spanish 913 Safety - French 13

20 Description 17 21 Introduction 17 22 General Specifications 17 23 Dimensions and Weight 18

30 Installation 19 31 General 19

32 Unpacking 19 33 Placement 19 34 Input Power Connection 20 35 Output Connections 22 36 Parallel Installation 24 37 Interface Cable Connectors 26

40 Operation 29 41 EPP-360 Block Diagram 29 42 Control Panel 30 43 Modes of Operation 32 44 Sequence of Operation 35

50 Maintenance 37 51 General 37 52 Cleaning 37

60 Troubleshooting 39 61 Troubleshooting 39 62 Troubleshooting Guide 40 63 Help Code list 40 64 Fault Isolation 41

70 Replacement Parts 4371 General 4372 Ordering 43

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

10 Safety Precautions 11 Safety - English

WARNING These Safety Precautions arefor your protection They summarize pre-

cautionary information from the referenceslisted in Additional Safety Information sec-

tion Before performing any installation or operatingprocedures be sure to read and follow the safety precau-tions listed below as well as all other manuals materialsafety data sheets labels etc Failure to observe SafetyPrecautions can result in injury or death

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --Some welding cutting and gougingprocesses are noisy and require ear

protection The arc like the sun emitsultraviolet (UV) and other radiationand can injure skin and eyes Hot metal can causeburns Training in the proper use of the processesand equipment is essential to prevent accidentsTherefore

1 Always wear safety glasses with side shields in anywork area even if welding helmets face shields andgoggles are also required

2 Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter andcover plates to protect your eyes face neck and

ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operatingor observing operations Warn bystanders not towatch the arc and not to expose themselves to therays of the electric-arc or hot metal

3 Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves heavy long-sleeve shirt cuffless trousers high-topped shoesand a welding helmet or cap for hair protection toprotect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metalA flameproof apron may also be desirable as protec-tion against radiated heat and sparks

4 Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleevestrouser cuffs or pockets Sleeves and collars shouldbe kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated fromthe front of clothing

5 Protect other personnel from arc rays and hotsparks with a suitable non-flammable partition orcurtains

6 Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slagor grinding Chipped slag may be hot and can fly farBystanders should also wear goggles over safetyglasses

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat fromflames and arcs can start fires Hotslag or sparks can also cause fires andexplosions Therefore

1 Remove all combustible materials well away fromthe work area or cover the materials with a protec-tive non-flammable covering Combustible materialsinclude wood cloth sawdust liquid and gas fuelssolvents paints and coatings paper etc

2 Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks orcrevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below Make

certain that such openings are protected from hotsparks and metalldquo3 Do not weld cut or perform other hot work until the

workpiece has been completely cleaned so that thereare no substances on the workpiece which mightproduce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hotwork on closed containers They may explode

4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instantuse such as a garden hose water pail sand bucketor portable fire extinguisher Be sure you are trainedin its use

5 Do not use equipment beyond its ratings For ex-

ample overloaded welding cable can overheat andcreate a fire hazard

6 After completing operations inspect the work areato make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metalwhich could cause a later fire Use fire watchers whennecessary

7 For additional information refer to NFPA Standard51B Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and WeldingProcesses available from the National Fire Protec-tion Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA02269

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact withlive electrical parts and ground cancause severe injury or death DO NOTuse AC welding current in damp areasif movement is confined or if there isdanger of falling

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power

2 Connect the workpiece to a good electricalground

3 Connect the work cable to the workpiece A pooror missing connection can expose you or othersto a fatal shock

4 Use well-maintained equipment Replace worn ordamaged cables

5 Keep everything dry including clothing work

area cables torchelectrode holder and powersource

6 Make sure that all parts of your body are insulatedfrom work and from ground

7 Do not stand directly on metal or the earth whileworking in tight quarters or a damp area standon dry boards or an insulating platform and wearrubber-soled shoes

8 Put on dry hole-free gloves before turning on thepower

9 Turn off the power before removing your gloves

10 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listed onnext page) for specific grounding recommenda-tions Do not mistake the work lead for a groundcable

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDSmdash May be dangerous Electric cur-rent flowing through any conduc-tor causes localized Electric andMagnetic Fields (EMF) Welding and

cutting current creates EMF around welding cablesand welding machines Therefore

1 Welders having pacemakers should consult theirphysician before welding EMF may interfere withsome pacemakers

2 Exposure to EMF may have other health effects whichare unknown

3 Welders should use the following procedures tominimize exposure to EMF

A Route the electrode and work cables togetherSecure them with tape when possible

B Never coil the torch or work cable around yourbody

C Do not place your body between the torch andwork cables Route cables on the same side ofyour body

D Connect the work cable to the workpiece as closeas possible to the area being welded

E Keep welding power source and cables as faraway from your body as possible

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases can cause discomfort or harmparticularly in confined spaces Donot breathe fumes and gases Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation

Therefore

1 Always provide adequate ventilation in the work areaby natural or mechanical means Do not weld cut orgouge on materials such as galvanized steel stain-less steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmiumunless positive mechanical ventilation is providedDo not breathe fumes from these materials

2 Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-tions The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinatedhydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene a highlytoxic gas and other irritant gases

3 If you develop momentary eye nose or throat ir-ritation while operating this is an indication thatventilation is not adequate Stop work and takenecessary steps to improve ventilation in the workarea Do not continue to operate if physical discom-fort persists

4 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (see listing below)for specific ventilation recommendations

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompa-nying labels andor inserts when installed operated maintained and repaired in accordance with the instruc-tions provided This equipment must be checked periodically Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipmentshould not be used Parts that are broken missing worn distorted or contaminated should be replaced imme-

diately Should such repair or replacement become necessary the manufacturer recommends that a telephoneor 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 manufacturerThe user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improperuse faulty maintenance damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a ser-vice facility designated by the manufacturer

BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATORYOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators If you are not fully familiar with theprinciples of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment we urgeyou to read our booklet ldquoPrecautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cutting andGougingrdquo Form 52-529 Do NOT permit untrained persons to install operate or maintainthis equipment Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have readand fully understand these instructions If you do not fully understand these instructionscontact your supplier for further information Be sure to read the Safety Precautions be-

fore installing or operating this equipment

CAUTION

USER RESPONSIBILITY

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

10 Safety Precautions 511 Safety - English 512 Safety - Spanish 913 Safety - French 13

20 Description 17 21 Introduction 17 22 General Specifications 17 23 Dimensions and Weight 18

30 Installation 19 31 General 19

32 Unpacking 19 33 Placement 19 34 Input Power Connection 20 35 Output Connections 22 36 Parallel Installation 24 37 Interface Cable Connectors 26

40 Operation 29 41 EPP-360 Block Diagram 29 42 Control Panel 30 43 Modes of Operation 32 44 Sequence of Operation 35

50 Maintenance 37 51 General 37 52 Cleaning 37

60 Troubleshooting 39 61 Troubleshooting 39 62 Troubleshooting Guide 40 63 Help Code list 40 64 Fault Isolation 41

70 Replacement Parts 4371 General 4372 Ordering 43

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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5

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

10 Safety Precautions 11 Safety - English

WARNING These Safety Precautions arefor your protection They summarize pre-

cautionary information from the referenceslisted in Additional Safety Information sec-

tion Before performing any installation or operatingprocedures be sure to read and follow the safety precau-tions listed below as well as all other manuals materialsafety data sheets labels etc Failure to observe SafetyPrecautions can result in injury or death

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --Some welding cutting and gougingprocesses are noisy and require ear

protection The arc like the sun emitsultraviolet (UV) and other radiationand can injure skin and eyes Hot metal can causeburns Training in the proper use of the processesand equipment is essential to prevent accidentsTherefore

1 Always wear safety glasses with side shields in anywork area even if welding helmets face shields andgoggles are also required

2 Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter andcover plates to protect your eyes face neck and

ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operatingor observing operations Warn bystanders not towatch the arc and not to expose themselves to therays of the electric-arc or hot metal

3 Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves heavy long-sleeve shirt cuffless trousers high-topped shoesand a welding helmet or cap for hair protection toprotect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metalA flameproof apron may also be desirable as protec-tion against radiated heat and sparks

4 Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleevestrouser cuffs or pockets Sleeves and collars shouldbe kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated fromthe front of clothing

5 Protect other personnel from arc rays and hotsparks with a suitable non-flammable partition orcurtains

6 Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slagor grinding Chipped slag may be hot and can fly farBystanders should also wear goggles over safetyglasses

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat fromflames and arcs can start fires Hotslag or sparks can also cause fires andexplosions Therefore

1 Remove all combustible materials well away fromthe work area or cover the materials with a protec-tive non-flammable covering Combustible materialsinclude wood cloth sawdust liquid and gas fuelssolvents paints and coatings paper etc

2 Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks orcrevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below Make

certain that such openings are protected from hotsparks and metalldquo3 Do not weld cut or perform other hot work until the

workpiece has been completely cleaned so that thereare no substances on the workpiece which mightproduce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hotwork on closed containers They may explode

4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instantuse such as a garden hose water pail sand bucketor portable fire extinguisher Be sure you are trainedin its use

5 Do not use equipment beyond its ratings For ex-

ample overloaded welding cable can overheat andcreate a fire hazard

6 After completing operations inspect the work areato make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metalwhich could cause a later fire Use fire watchers whennecessary

7 For additional information refer to NFPA Standard51B Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and WeldingProcesses available from the National Fire Protec-tion Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA02269

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact withlive electrical parts and ground cancause severe injury or death DO NOTuse AC welding current in damp areasif movement is confined or if there isdanger of falling

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power

2 Connect the workpiece to a good electricalground

3 Connect the work cable to the workpiece A pooror missing connection can expose you or othersto a fatal shock

4 Use well-maintained equipment Replace worn ordamaged cables

5 Keep everything dry including clothing work

area cables torchelectrode holder and powersource

6 Make sure that all parts of your body are insulatedfrom work and from ground

7 Do not stand directly on metal or the earth whileworking in tight quarters or a damp area standon dry boards or an insulating platform and wearrubber-soled shoes

8 Put on dry hole-free gloves before turning on thepower

9 Turn off the power before removing your gloves

10 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listed onnext page) for specific grounding recommenda-tions Do not mistake the work lead for a groundcable

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDSmdash May be dangerous Electric cur-rent flowing through any conduc-tor causes localized Electric andMagnetic Fields (EMF) Welding and

cutting current creates EMF around welding cablesand welding machines Therefore

1 Welders having pacemakers should consult theirphysician before welding EMF may interfere withsome pacemakers

2 Exposure to EMF may have other health effects whichare unknown

3 Welders should use the following procedures tominimize exposure to EMF

A Route the electrode and work cables togetherSecure them with tape when possible

B Never coil the torch or work cable around yourbody

C Do not place your body between the torch andwork cables Route cables on the same side ofyour body

D Connect the work cable to the workpiece as closeas possible to the area being welded

E Keep welding power source and cables as faraway from your body as possible

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases can cause discomfort or harmparticularly in confined spaces Donot breathe fumes and gases Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation

Therefore

1 Always provide adequate ventilation in the work areaby natural or mechanical means Do not weld cut orgouge on materials such as galvanized steel stain-less steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmiumunless positive mechanical ventilation is providedDo not breathe fumes from these materials

2 Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-tions The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinatedhydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene a highlytoxic gas and other irritant gases

3 If you develop momentary eye nose or throat ir-ritation while operating this is an indication thatventilation is not adequate Stop work and takenecessary steps to improve ventilation in the workarea Do not continue to operate if physical discom-fort persists

4 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (see listing below)for specific ventilation recommendations

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

10 Safety Precautions 511 Safety - English 512 Safety - Spanish 913 Safety - French 13

20 Description 17 21 Introduction 17 22 General Specifications 17 23 Dimensions and Weight 18

30 Installation 19 31 General 19

32 Unpacking 19 33 Placement 19 34 Input Power Connection 20 35 Output Connections 22 36 Parallel Installation 24 37 Interface Cable Connectors 26

40 Operation 29 41 EPP-360 Block Diagram 29 42 Control Panel 30 43 Modes of Operation 32 44 Sequence of Operation 35

50 Maintenance 37 51 General 37 52 Cleaning 37

60 Troubleshooting 39 61 Troubleshooting 39 62 Troubleshooting Guide 40 63 Help Code list 40 64 Fault Isolation 41

70 Replacement Parts 4371 General 4372 Ordering 43

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

10 Safety Precautions 11 Safety - English

WARNING These Safety Precautions arefor your protection They summarize pre-

cautionary information from the referenceslisted in Additional Safety Information sec-

tion Before performing any installation or operatingprocedures be sure to read and follow the safety precau-tions listed below as well as all other manuals materialsafety data sheets labels etc Failure to observe SafetyPrecautions can result in injury or death

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --Some welding cutting and gougingprocesses are noisy and require ear

protection The arc like the sun emitsultraviolet (UV) and other radiationand can injure skin and eyes Hot metal can causeburns Training in the proper use of the processesand equipment is essential to prevent accidentsTherefore

1 Always wear safety glasses with side shields in anywork area even if welding helmets face shields andgoggles are also required

2 Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter andcover plates to protect your eyes face neck and

ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operatingor observing operations Warn bystanders not towatch the arc and not to expose themselves to therays of the electric-arc or hot metal

3 Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves heavy long-sleeve shirt cuffless trousers high-topped shoesand a welding helmet or cap for hair protection toprotect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metalA flameproof apron may also be desirable as protec-tion against radiated heat and sparks

4 Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleevestrouser cuffs or pockets Sleeves and collars shouldbe kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated fromthe front of clothing

5 Protect other personnel from arc rays and hotsparks with a suitable non-flammable partition orcurtains

6 Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slagor grinding Chipped slag may be hot and can fly farBystanders should also wear goggles over safetyglasses

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat fromflames and arcs can start fires Hotslag or sparks can also cause fires andexplosions Therefore

1 Remove all combustible materials well away fromthe work area or cover the materials with a protec-tive non-flammable covering Combustible materialsinclude wood cloth sawdust liquid and gas fuelssolvents paints and coatings paper etc

2 Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks orcrevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below Make

certain that such openings are protected from hotsparks and metalldquo3 Do not weld cut or perform other hot work until the

workpiece has been completely cleaned so that thereare no substances on the workpiece which mightproduce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hotwork on closed containers They may explode

4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instantuse such as a garden hose water pail sand bucketor portable fire extinguisher Be sure you are trainedin its use

5 Do not use equipment beyond its ratings For ex-

ample overloaded welding cable can overheat andcreate a fire hazard

6 After completing operations inspect the work areato make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metalwhich could cause a later fire Use fire watchers whennecessary

7 For additional information refer to NFPA Standard51B Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and WeldingProcesses available from the National Fire Protec-tion Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA02269

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact withlive electrical parts and ground cancause severe injury or death DO NOTuse AC welding current in damp areasif movement is confined or if there isdanger of falling

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power

2 Connect the workpiece to a good electricalground

3 Connect the work cable to the workpiece A pooror missing connection can expose you or othersto a fatal shock

4 Use well-maintained equipment Replace worn ordamaged cables

5 Keep everything dry including clothing work

area cables torchelectrode holder and powersource

6 Make sure that all parts of your body are insulatedfrom work and from ground

7 Do not stand directly on metal or the earth whileworking in tight quarters or a damp area standon dry boards or an insulating platform and wearrubber-soled shoes

8 Put on dry hole-free gloves before turning on thepower

9 Turn off the power before removing your gloves

10 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listed onnext page) for specific grounding recommenda-tions Do not mistake the work lead for a groundcable

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDSmdash May be dangerous Electric cur-rent flowing through any conduc-tor causes localized Electric andMagnetic Fields (EMF) Welding and

cutting current creates EMF around welding cablesand welding machines Therefore

1 Welders having pacemakers should consult theirphysician before welding EMF may interfere withsome pacemakers

2 Exposure to EMF may have other health effects whichare unknown

3 Welders should use the following procedures tominimize exposure to EMF

A Route the electrode and work cables togetherSecure them with tape when possible

B Never coil the torch or work cable around yourbody

C Do not place your body between the torch andwork cables Route cables on the same side ofyour body

D Connect the work cable to the workpiece as closeas possible to the area being welded

E Keep welding power source and cables as faraway from your body as possible

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases can cause discomfort or harmparticularly in confined spaces Donot breathe fumes and gases Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation

Therefore

1 Always provide adequate ventilation in the work areaby natural or mechanical means Do not weld cut orgouge on materials such as galvanized steel stain-less steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmiumunless positive mechanical ventilation is providedDo not breathe fumes from these materials

2 Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-tions The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinatedhydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene a highlytoxic gas and other irritant gases

3 If you develop momentary eye nose or throat ir-ritation while operating this is an indication thatventilation is not adequate Stop work and takenecessary steps to improve ventilation in the workarea Do not continue to operate if physical discom-fort persists

4 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (see listing below)for specific ventilation recommendations

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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Repair Estimates Repair Status

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H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

10 Safety Precautions 11 Safety - English

WARNING These Safety Precautions arefor your protection They summarize pre-

cautionary information from the referenceslisted in Additional Safety Information sec-

tion Before performing any installation or operatingprocedures be sure to read and follow the safety precau-tions listed below as well as all other manuals materialsafety data sheets labels etc Failure to observe SafetyPrecautions can result in injury or death

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --Some welding cutting and gougingprocesses are noisy and require ear

protection The arc like the sun emitsultraviolet (UV) and other radiationand can injure skin and eyes Hot metal can causeburns Training in the proper use of the processesand equipment is essential to prevent accidentsTherefore

1 Always wear safety glasses with side shields in anywork area even if welding helmets face shields andgoggles are also required

2 Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter andcover plates to protect your eyes face neck and

ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operatingor observing operations Warn bystanders not towatch the arc and not to expose themselves to therays of the electric-arc or hot metal

3 Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves heavy long-sleeve shirt cuffless trousers high-topped shoesand a welding helmet or cap for hair protection toprotect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metalA flameproof apron may also be desirable as protec-tion against radiated heat and sparks

4 Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleevestrouser cuffs or pockets Sleeves and collars shouldbe kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated fromthe front of clothing

5 Protect other personnel from arc rays and hotsparks with a suitable non-flammable partition orcurtains

6 Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slagor grinding Chipped slag may be hot and can fly farBystanders should also wear goggles over safetyglasses

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat fromflames and arcs can start fires Hotslag or sparks can also cause fires andexplosions Therefore

1 Remove all combustible materials well away fromthe work area or cover the materials with a protec-tive non-flammable covering Combustible materialsinclude wood cloth sawdust liquid and gas fuelssolvents paints and coatings paper etc

2 Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks orcrevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below Make

certain that such openings are protected from hotsparks and metalldquo3 Do not weld cut or perform other hot work until the

workpiece has been completely cleaned so that thereare no substances on the workpiece which mightproduce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hotwork on closed containers They may explode

4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instantuse such as a garden hose water pail sand bucketor portable fire extinguisher Be sure you are trainedin its use

5 Do not use equipment beyond its ratings For ex-

ample overloaded welding cable can overheat andcreate a fire hazard

6 After completing operations inspect the work areato make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metalwhich could cause a later fire Use fire watchers whennecessary

7 For additional information refer to NFPA Standard51B Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and WeldingProcesses available from the National Fire Protec-tion Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA02269

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact withlive electrical parts and ground cancause severe injury or death DO NOTuse AC welding current in damp areasif movement is confined or if there isdanger of falling

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power

2 Connect the workpiece to a good electricalground

3 Connect the work cable to the workpiece A pooror missing connection can expose you or othersto a fatal shock

4 Use well-maintained equipment Replace worn ordamaged cables

5 Keep everything dry including clothing work

area cables torchelectrode holder and powersource

6 Make sure that all parts of your body are insulatedfrom work and from ground

7 Do not stand directly on metal or the earth whileworking in tight quarters or a damp area standon dry boards or an insulating platform and wearrubber-soled shoes

8 Put on dry hole-free gloves before turning on thepower

9 Turn off the power before removing your gloves

10 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listed onnext page) for specific grounding recommenda-tions Do not mistake the work lead for a groundcable

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDSmdash May be dangerous Electric cur-rent flowing through any conduc-tor causes localized Electric andMagnetic Fields (EMF) Welding and

cutting current creates EMF around welding cablesand welding machines Therefore

1 Welders having pacemakers should consult theirphysician before welding EMF may interfere withsome pacemakers

2 Exposure to EMF may have other health effects whichare unknown

3 Welders should use the following procedures tominimize exposure to EMF

A Route the electrode and work cables togetherSecure them with tape when possible

B Never coil the torch or work cable around yourbody

C Do not place your body between the torch andwork cables Route cables on the same side ofyour body

D Connect the work cable to the workpiece as closeas possible to the area being welded

E Keep welding power source and cables as faraway from your body as possible

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases can cause discomfort or harmparticularly in confined spaces Donot breathe fumes and gases Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation

Therefore

1 Always provide adequate ventilation in the work areaby natural or mechanical means Do not weld cut orgouge on materials such as galvanized steel stain-less steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmiumunless positive mechanical ventilation is providedDo not breathe fumes from these materials

2 Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-tions The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinatedhydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene a highlytoxic gas and other irritant gases

3 If you develop momentary eye nose or throat ir-ritation while operating this is an indication thatventilation is not adequate Stop work and takenecessary steps to improve ventilation in the workarea Do not continue to operate if physical discom-fort persists

4 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (see listing below)for specific ventilation recommendations

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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5

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

10 Safety Precautions 11 Safety - English

WARNING These Safety Precautions arefor your protection They summarize pre-

cautionary information from the referenceslisted in Additional Safety Information sec-

tion Before performing any installation or operatingprocedures be sure to read and follow the safety precau-tions listed below as well as all other manuals materialsafety data sheets labels etc Failure to observe SafetyPrecautions can result in injury or death

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --Some welding cutting and gougingprocesses are noisy and require ear

protection The arc like the sun emitsultraviolet (UV) and other radiationand can injure skin and eyes Hot metal can causeburns Training in the proper use of the processesand equipment is essential to prevent accidentsTherefore

1 Always wear safety glasses with side shields in anywork area even if welding helmets face shields andgoggles are also required

2 Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter andcover plates to protect your eyes face neck and

ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operatingor observing operations Warn bystanders not towatch the arc and not to expose themselves to therays of the electric-arc or hot metal

3 Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves heavy long-sleeve shirt cuffless trousers high-topped shoesand a welding helmet or cap for hair protection toprotect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metalA flameproof apron may also be desirable as protec-tion against radiated heat and sparks

4 Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleevestrouser cuffs or pockets Sleeves and collars shouldbe kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated fromthe front of clothing

5 Protect other personnel from arc rays and hotsparks with a suitable non-flammable partition orcurtains

6 Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slagor grinding Chipped slag may be hot and can fly farBystanders should also wear goggles over safetyglasses

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat fromflames and arcs can start fires Hotslag or sparks can also cause fires andexplosions Therefore

1 Remove all combustible materials well away fromthe work area or cover the materials with a protec-tive non-flammable covering Combustible materialsinclude wood cloth sawdust liquid and gas fuelssolvents paints and coatings paper etc

2 Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks orcrevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below Make

certain that such openings are protected from hotsparks and metalldquo3 Do not weld cut or perform other hot work until the

workpiece has been completely cleaned so that thereare no substances on the workpiece which mightproduce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hotwork on closed containers They may explode

4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instantuse such as a garden hose water pail sand bucketor portable fire extinguisher Be sure you are trainedin its use

5 Do not use equipment beyond its ratings For ex-

ample overloaded welding cable can overheat andcreate a fire hazard

6 After completing operations inspect the work areato make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metalwhich could cause a later fire Use fire watchers whennecessary

7 For additional information refer to NFPA Standard51B Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and WeldingProcesses available from the National Fire Protec-tion Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA02269

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact withlive electrical parts and ground cancause severe injury or death DO NOTuse AC welding current in damp areasif movement is confined or if there isdanger of falling

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power

2 Connect the workpiece to a good electricalground

3 Connect the work cable to the workpiece A pooror missing connection can expose you or othersto a fatal shock

4 Use well-maintained equipment Replace worn ordamaged cables

5 Keep everything dry including clothing work

area cables torchelectrode holder and powersource

6 Make sure that all parts of your body are insulatedfrom work and from ground

7 Do not stand directly on metal or the earth whileworking in tight quarters or a damp area standon dry boards or an insulating platform and wearrubber-soled shoes

8 Put on dry hole-free gloves before turning on thepower

9 Turn off the power before removing your gloves

10 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listed onnext page) for specific grounding recommenda-tions Do not mistake the work lead for a groundcable

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDSmdash May be dangerous Electric cur-rent flowing through any conduc-tor causes localized Electric andMagnetic Fields (EMF) Welding and

cutting current creates EMF around welding cablesand welding machines Therefore

1 Welders having pacemakers should consult theirphysician before welding EMF may interfere withsome pacemakers

2 Exposure to EMF may have other health effects whichare unknown

3 Welders should use the following procedures tominimize exposure to EMF

A Route the electrode and work cables togetherSecure them with tape when possible

B Never coil the torch or work cable around yourbody

C Do not place your body between the torch andwork cables Route cables on the same side ofyour body

D Connect the work cable to the workpiece as closeas possible to the area being welded

E Keep welding power source and cables as faraway from your body as possible

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases can cause discomfort or harmparticularly in confined spaces Donot breathe fumes and gases Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation

Therefore

1 Always provide adequate ventilation in the work areaby natural or mechanical means Do not weld cut orgouge on materials such as galvanized steel stain-less steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmiumunless positive mechanical ventilation is providedDo not breathe fumes from these materials

2 Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-tions The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinatedhydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene a highlytoxic gas and other irritant gases

3 If you develop momentary eye nose or throat ir-ritation while operating this is an indication thatventilation is not adequate Stop work and takenecessary steps to improve ventilation in the workarea Do not continue to operate if physical discom-fort persists

4 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (see listing below)for specific ventilation recommendations

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power

2 Connect the workpiece to a good electricalground

3 Connect the work cable to the workpiece A pooror missing connection can expose you or othersto a fatal shock

4 Use well-maintained equipment Replace worn ordamaged cables

5 Keep everything dry including clothing work

area cables torchelectrode holder and powersource

6 Make sure that all parts of your body are insulatedfrom work and from ground

7 Do not stand directly on metal or the earth whileworking in tight quarters or a damp area standon dry boards or an insulating platform and wearrubber-soled shoes

8 Put on dry hole-free gloves before turning on thepower

9 Turn off the power before removing your gloves

10 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listed onnext page) for specific grounding recommenda-tions Do not mistake the work lead for a groundcable

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDSmdash May be dangerous Electric cur-rent flowing through any conduc-tor causes localized Electric andMagnetic Fields (EMF) Welding and

cutting current creates EMF around welding cablesand welding machines Therefore

1 Welders having pacemakers should consult theirphysician before welding EMF may interfere withsome pacemakers

2 Exposure to EMF may have other health effects whichare unknown

3 Welders should use the following procedures tominimize exposure to EMF

A Route the electrode and work cables togetherSecure them with tape when possible

B Never coil the torch or work cable around yourbody

C Do not place your body between the torch andwork cables Route cables on the same side ofyour body

D Connect the work cable to the workpiece as closeas possible to the area being welded

E Keep welding power source and cables as faraway from your body as possible

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases can cause discomfort or harmparticularly in confined spaces Donot breathe fumes and gases Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation

Therefore

1 Always provide adequate ventilation in the work areaby natural or mechanical means Do not weld cut orgouge on materials such as galvanized steel stain-less steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmiumunless positive mechanical ventilation is providedDo not breathe fumes from these materials

2 Do not operate near degreasing and spraying opera-tions The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinatedhydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene a highlytoxic gas and other irritant gases

3 If you develop momentary eye nose or throat ir-ritation while operating this is an indication thatventilation is not adequate Stop work and takenecessary steps to improve ventilation in the workarea Do not continue to operate if physical discom-fort persists

4 Refer to ANSIASC Standard Z491 (see listing below)for specific ventilation recommendations

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

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352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 WARNING This product when used for weldingor cutting produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known tothe State of California to cause birthdefects and in some cases cancer(California Health amp Safety Codesect252495 et seq)

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylindersif mishandled can rupture and vio-lently release gas Sudden ruptureof cylinder valve or relief device caninjure or kill Therefore

1 Use the proper gas for the process and use theproper pressure reducing regulator designed tooperate from the compressed gas cylinder Do notuse adaptors Maintain hoses and fittings in goodcondition Follow manufacturers operating instruc-tions for mounting regulator to a compressed gascylinder

2 Always secure cylinders in an upright position bychain or strap to suitable hand trucks undercar-riages benches walls post or racks Never securecylinders to work tables or fixtures where they maybecome part of an electrical circuit

3 When not in use keep cylinder valves closed Havevalve protection cap in place if regulator is not con-nected Secure and move cylinders by using suitablehand trucks Avoid rough handling of cylinders

4 Locate cylinders away from heat sparks and flamesNever strike an arc on a cylinder

5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P-1

Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Cylinders which is available from CompressedGas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington VA 22202

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty orimproperly maintained equipment cancause injury or death Therefore

1 Always have qualified personnel perform the instal-lation troubleshooting and maintenance workDo not perform any electrical work unless you arequalified to perform such work

2 Before performing any maintenance work inside apower source disconnect the power source fromthe incoming electrical power

3 Maintain cables grounding wire connections powercord and power supply in safe working order Donot operate any equipment in faulty condition

4 Do not abuse any equipment or accessories Keepequipment away from heat sources such as furnaceswet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease

corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather

5 Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in positionand in good repair

6 Use equipment only for its intended purpose Donot modify it in any manner

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices forelectric arc welding and cutting equip-ment ask your supplier for a copy ofPrecautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding Cutting and Gouging Form52-529

The following publications which are available fromthe American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 are recommended to you

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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8

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 AWS C55 - Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Weldingldquo

6 AWS C56 - Recommended Practices for Gas Metal

Arc Weldingldquo

7 AWS SP - Safe Practices - Reprint Welding Hand-book

8 ANSIAWS F41 Recommended Safe Practices forWelding and Cutting of Containers That Have HeldHazardous Substances

MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used

throughout this manual Means Atten-tion Be Alert Your safety is involved

Means immediate hazards whichif not avoided will result in im-mediate serious personal injuryor loss of life

Means potential hazards whichcould result in personal injury or

loss of life

Means hazards which could resultin minor personal injury

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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12 Safety - Spanish

ADVERTENCIA Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su proteccioacuten Ellas hacenresumen de informacioacuten proveniente de las

referencias listadas en la seccioacuten Informacioacuten Adi-

cional Sobre La Seguridad Antes de hacer cualquierinstalacioacuten o procedimiento de operacioacuten aseguacuteresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadasa continuacioacuten asiacute como tambieacuten todo manual hojade datos de seguridad del material calcomanias etcEl no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puederesultar en dantildeo a la persona o muerte

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS--Algunos procesos de soldadura cortey ranurado son ruidosos y requirenproteccioacuten para los oiacutedos El arco

como el sol emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden dantildear la piely los ojos El metal caliente causa quemaduras ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos ysus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentesPor lo tanto

1 Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccioacuten a los ladossiempre que esteacute en el aacuterea de trabajo auacuten cuandoesteacute usando careta de soldar protector para su carau otro tipo de proteccioacuten

2 Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente

para proteger sus ojos cara cuello y oiacutedos de laschispas y rayos del arco cuando se esteacute operando yobservando las operaciones Alerte a todas las per-sonas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco eleacutectrico o el metal fundido

3 Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego camisapesada de mangas largas pantaloacuten de ruedo lisozapato alto al tobillo y careta de soldar con capuchapara el pelo para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos ychispas calientes provenientes del metal fundidoEn ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego esnecesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las

chispas4 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal caliente puede alojarseen las mangas enrolladas de la camisa el ruedo delpantaloacuten o los bolsillos Mangas y cuellos deberaacutenmantenerse abotonados bolsillos al frente de lacamisa deberaacuten ser cerrados o eliminados

5 Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chis-pas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamablecomo divisioacuten

6 Use careta protectora ademaacutes de sus gafas de segu-ridad cuando esteacute removiendo escoria o puliendo

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse convelocidad Personas cercanas deberaacuten usar gafasde seguridad y careta protectora

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor delas flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar

fuegos Escoria caliente y las chispaspueden causar fuegos y explosionesPor lo tanto

1 Remueva todo material combustible lejos del aacutereade trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija aprueba de fuego Materiales combustibles incluyenmadera ropa liacutequidos y gases flamables solventespinturas papel etc

2 Chispas y partiacuteculas de metal pueden introducirse enlas grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causandofuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios

Aseguacuterese de que toda grieta y agujero esteacute cubiertopara proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos

3 No corte suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajorelacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo esteacute to-talmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedanproducir gases inflamables o vapores toacutexicos Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanquescerrados Estos pueden explotar si contienen vaporesinflamables

4 Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fu-ego para uso instantaacuteneo como por ejemplo unamanguera con agua cubeta con agua cubeta con

arena o extintor portaacutetil Aseguacuterese que usted estaentrenado para su uso

5 No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacioacuten Porejemplo el calor causado por cable sobrecarga enlos cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego

6 Despueacutes de termirar la operacioacuten del equipo inspec-cione el aacuterea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que laschispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego maacutestarde Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si esnecesario

7 Para informacioacuten adicional haga referencia a lapublicacioacuten NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponiblea traveacutes de la National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contactocon las partes eleacutectricas energizadasy tierra puede causar dantildeo severo omuerte NO use soldadura de corri-ente alterna (AC) en aacutereas huacutemedas

de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos osi hay posibilidad de caer al suelo

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

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352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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1 Aseguacuterese de que el chasis de la fuente de poderesteacute conectado a tierra atraveacutes del sistema deelectricidad primario

2 Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de

tierra fiacutesica 3 Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajoCables y conductores expuestos o con malasconexiones pueden exponer al operador u otraspersonas a un choque eleacutectrico fatal

4 Use el equipo solamente si estaacute en buenas condi-ciones Reemplaze cables rotos dantildeados o conconductores expuestos

5 Mantenga todo seco incluyendo su ropa el aacuterea detrabajo los cables antorchas pinza del electrodoy la fuente de poder

6 Aseguacuterese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estaacuten

insuladas de ambos la pieza de trabajo y tierra 7 No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mien-

tras trabaja en lugares estrechos o aacutereas huacutemedastrabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o unaplataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela degoma

8 Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizarel equipo

9 Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes 10 Use como referencia la publicacioacuten ANSIASC

Standard Z491 (listado en la proacutexima paacutegina) pararecomendaciones especiacuteficas de como conectar elequipo a tierra No confunda el cable de soldar ala pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETI-COS - Son peligrosos La corrienteeleacutectrica fluye atraveacutes de cualquierconductor causando a nivel localCampos Eleacutectricos y Magneacuteticos

(EMF) Las corrientes en el aacuterea de corte y soldaduracrean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y lasmaquinas Por lo tanto

1 Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos parael corazoacuten deberaacuten consultar a su meacutedico antes desoldar El Campo Electromagneacutetico (EMF) puedeinterferir con algunos marca-pasos

2 Exponerse a campos electromagneacuteticos (EMF) puedecausar otros efectos de salud auacuten desconocidos

3 Los soldadores deberaacuten usar los siguientes proced-imientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF

A Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de

trabajo juntos hasta llegar a la pieza que ustedquiere soldar Aseguacuterelos uno junto al otro concinta adhesiva cuando sea posible

B Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededorde su cuerpo

C Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y elcable a la pieza de trabajo Mantega los cables aun soacutelo lado de su cuerpo

D Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajolo maacutes cercano posible al aacuterea de la soldadura

E Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldarlo maacutes lejos posible de su cuerpo

HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y losgases pueden causar malestar odantildeo particularmente en espaciossin ventilacioacuten No inhale el humoo gases El gas de proteccioacuten puede

causar falta de oxiacutegenoPor lo tanto

1 Siempre provea ventilacioacuten adecuada en el aacutereade trabajo por medio natural o mecaacutenico No soldecorte o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizadoacero inoxidable cobre zinc plomo beriacutelio o cad-mio a menos que provea ventilacioacuten mecaacutenicapositiva No respire los gases producidos porestos materiales

2 No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique sub-stancias quiacutemicas en aerosol El calor de los rayosdel arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores dehidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfoacutegenoo gas toacutexico y otros irritant es

3 Si momentaacuteneamente desarrolla inrritacioacuten de

ojos nariz o garganta mientras est aacute operando esindicacioacuten de que la ventilacioacuten no es apropiadaPare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesariaspara mejorar la ventilacioacuten en el aacuterea de trabajoNo continuacutee operando si el malestar fiacutesico per-siste

4 Haga referencia a la publicacioacuten ANSIASC StandardZ491 (Vea la lista a continuacioacuten) para recomen-daciones especiacuteficas en la ventilacioacuten

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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5 ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortesproduce humos o gases loscuales contienen quiacutemicos

conocidos por el Estado de Cali-fornia de causar defectos en elnacimiento o en algunos casosCancer (California Health ampSafety Code sect252495 et seq)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros si no son manejadoscorrectamente pueden romp-erse y liberar violentamentegases Rotura repentina delcilindro vaacutelvula o vaacutelvula de

escape puede causar dantildeo omuerte Por lo tanto

1 Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilizeun regulador disentildeado para operar y reducir lapresioacuten del cilindro de gas No utilice adapta-dores Mantenga las mangueras y las conexionesen buenas condiciones Observe las instruccionesde operacioacuten del manufacturero para montar elregulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido

2 Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicioacuten verticaly amaacuterrelos con una correa o cadena adecuadapara asegurar el cilindro al carro transportes tablil-leros paredes postes o armazoacuten Nunca asegurelos cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas queson parte del circuito de soldadura Este puede serparte del circuito eleacutelectrico

3 Cuando el cilindro no estaacute en uso mantenga lavaacutelvula del cilindro cerrada Ponga el capote deproteccioacuten sobre la vaacutelvula si el regulador noestaacute conectado Asegure y mueva los cilindros

utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado Eviteel manejo brusco de los

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puedecausar dantildeo o muerte Por lo tanto

1 Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efec-tuar l a instalacioacuten diagnoacutestico y mantenimientodel equipo No ejecute ninguacuten trabajo eleacutectrico amenos que usted esteacute cualificado para hacer el

trabajo2 Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de lafuente de poder desconecte la fuente de poderdel suministro de electricidad primaria

3 Mantenga los cables cable a tierra conexcionescable primario y cualquier otra fuente de poderen buen estado operacional No opere ninguacutenequipo en malas condiciones

4 No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios Mantengael equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor comohornos tambieacuten lugares huacutemedos como charcosde agua aceite o grasa atmoacutesferas corrosivas y

las inclemencias del tiempo5 Mantenga todos los artiacuteculos de seguridad y

coverturas del equipo en su posicioacuten y en buenascondiciones

6 Use el equipo soacutelo para el propoacutesito que fuedisentildeado No modifique el equipo en ningunamanera

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURI-DAD -- Para maacutes informacioacuten sobre laspraacutecticas de seguridad de los equipos dearco eleacutectrico para soldar y cortar preguntea su suplidor por una copia de Precautionsand Safe Practices for Arc Welding Cuttingand Gouging-Form 52-529

Las siguientes publicaciones disponibles atraveacutes dela American Welding Society 550 NW LeJuene RoadMiami FL 33126 son recomendadas para usted

1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting

2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcWelding

3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma ArcCutting

4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air CarbonArc Gouging and Cutting

SECCION 1 SEGURIDAD

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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13 Safety - French INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- Lachaleur provenant des flammes ou delarc peut provoquer un incendie Lelaitier incandescent ou les eacutetincellespeuvent eacutegalement provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion Par conseacutequent

1 Eacuteloignez suffisamment tous les mateacuteriaux combus-tibles de laire de travail et recouvrez les mateacuteriauxavec un revecirctement protecteur ininflammable Lesmateacuteriaux combustibles incluent le bois les vecircte-ments la sciure le gaz et les liquides combustiblesles solvants les peintures et les revecirctements lepapier etc

2 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incan-descent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dansles planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs etdeacuteclencher un incendie couvant agrave leacutetage infeacuterieurAssurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien proteacutegeacuteesdes eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescent

3 Nexeacutecutez pas de soudure de coupe ou autre tra-vail agrave chaud avant davoir complegravetement nettoyeacute lasurface de la piegravece agrave traiter de faccedilon agrave ce quil naitaucune substance preacutesente qui pourrait produiredes vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques Nexeacutecutezpas de travail agrave chaud sur des contenants fermeacutescar ces derniers pourraient exploser

4 Assurez-vous quun eacutequipement dextinctiondincendie est disponible et precirct agrave servir tel quuntuyau darrosage un seau deau un seau de sableou un extincteur portatif Assurez-vous decirctre bien

instruit par rapport agrave lusage de cet eacutequipement5 Assurez-vous de ne pas exceacuteder la capaciteacute de

leacutequipement Par exemple un cacircble de soudagesurchargeacute peut surchauffer et provoquer un in-cendie

6 Une fois les opeacuterations termineacutees inspectez laire detravail pour assurer quaucune eacutetincelle ou projec-tion de meacutetal incandescent ne risque de provoquerun incendie ulteacuterieurement Employez des guetteursdincendie au besoin

7 Pour obtenir des informations suppleacutementairesconsultez le NFPA Standard 51B Fire Prevention in

Use of Cutting and Welding Processes disponible auNational Fire Protection Association BatterymarchPark Quincy MA 02269

CHOC EacuteLECTRIQUE -- Le contact avecdes piegraveces eacutelectriques ou les piegravecesde mise agrave la terre sous tension peutcauser des blessures graves ou mor-telles NE PAS utiliser un courant de

soudage ca dans un endroit humide en espacerestreint ou si un danger de chute se pose

AVERTISSEMENT Ces regravegles de seacutecuriteacuteont pour but dassurer votre protection Ilsreacutecapitulent les informations de preacutecautionprovenant des reacutefeacuterences dans la section

des Informations de seacutecuriteacute suppleacutementaires Avantde proceacuteder agrave linstallation ou dutiliser luniteacute assurez-vous de lire et de suivre les preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute ci-dessous dans les manuels les fiches dinformation sur laseacutecuriteacute du mateacuteriel et sur les eacutetiquettes etc Tout deacutefautdobserver ces preacutecautions de seacutecuriteacute peut entraicircnerdes blessures graves ou mortelles

PROTEacuteGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus desoudage de coupage et de gougeageproduisent un niveau de bruit eacuteleveacute et

exige lemploi dune protection auditive Larc toutcomme le soleil eacutemet des rayons ultraviolets en plusdautre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures agrave lapeau et les yeux Le meacutetal incandescent peut causer

des brucirclures Une formation relieacutee agrave lusage desprocessus et de leacutequipement est essentielle pourpreacutevenir les accidents Par conseacutequent

1 Portez des lunettes protectrices munies deacutecrans la-teacuteraux lorsque vous ecirctes dans laire de travail mecircmesi vous devez porter un casque de soudeur un eacutecranfacial ou des lunettes eacutetanches

2 Portez un eacutecran facial muni de verres filtrants et deplaques protectrices approprieacutees afin de proteacutegervos yeux votre visage votre cou et vos oreilles deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc lors dune opeacuterationou lorsque vous observez une opeacuteration Avertissezles personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute de ne pas re-garder larc et de ne pas sexposer aux rayons de larceacutelectrique ou le meacutetal incandescent

3 Portez des gants ignifugieacutes agrave crispin une chemiseeacutepaisse agrave manches longues des pantalons sans rebordet des chaussures montantes afin de vous proteacuteger desrayons de larc des eacutetincelles et du meacutetal incandescenten plus dun casque de soudeur ou casquette pourproteacuteger vos cheveux Il est eacutegalement recommandeacutede porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous proteacute-ger des eacutetincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement

4 Les eacutetincelles et les projections de meacutetal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans les manches retrousseacuteesles rebords de pantalons ou les poches Il est recom-mandeacute de garder boutonneacutes le col et les manches etde porter des vecirctements sans poches en avant

5 Proteacutegez toute personne se trouvant agrave proximiteacute deseacutetincelles et des rayons de larc agrave laide dun rideau oudune cloison ininflammable

6 Portez des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus vos lunettesde seacutecuriteacute lors des opeacuterations deacutecaillage ou demeulage du laitier Les eacutecailles de laitier incandescentpeuvent ecirctre projeteacutees agrave des distances consideacuterablesLes personnes se trouvant agrave proximiteacute doivent eacutegale-ment porter des lunettes eacutetanches par dessus leurlunettes de seacutecuriteacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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3 Les soudeurs doivent suivre les proceacutedures suivantespour minimiser lexposition aux champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques

A Acheminez leacutelectrode et les cacircbles de masseensemble Fixez-les agrave laide dune bande adheacutesive

lorsque possible B Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cacircble de masse

autour de votre corpsC Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cacircbles

de masse Acheminez tous les cacircbles sur le mecircmecocircteacute de votre corps

D Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter leplus pregraves possible de la section agrave souder

E Veillez agrave garder la source dalimentation pour lesoudage et les cacircbles agrave une distance approprieacuteede votre corps

LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuventcauser un malaise ou des dommagescorporels plus particuliegraverementdans les espaces restreints Ne re-spirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz Legaz de protection risque de causerlasphyxie Par conseacutequent

1 Assurez en permanence une ventilation adeacutequatedans laire de travail en maintenant une ventila-tion naturelle ou agrave laide de moyens meacutecanique

Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage decoupage ou de gougeage sur des mateacuteriaux tels quelacier galvaniseacute lacier inoxydable le cuivre le zincle plomb le berylliym ou le cadmium en labsencede moyens meacutecaniques de ventilation efficaces Nerespirez pas les vapeurs de ces mateacuteriaux

2 Neffectuez jamais de travaux agrave proximiteacute duneopeacuteration de deacutegraissage ou de pulveacuterisation Lor-sque la chaleurou le rayonnement de larc entre en contact avec lesvapeurs dhydrocarbure chloreacute ceci peut deacuteclencherla formation de phosgegravene ou dautres gaz irritantstous extrecircmement toxiques

3 Une irritation momentaneacutee des yeux du nez ou de lagorge au cours dune opeacuteration indique que la ven-tilation nest pas adeacutequate Cessez votre travail afinde prendre les mesures neacutecessaires pour ameacuteliorerla ventilation dans laire de travail Ne poursuivezpas lopeacuteration si le malaise persiste

4 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (agrave la pagesuivante) pour des recommandations speacutecifiquesconcernant la ventilation

1 Assurez-vous que le chacircssis de la sourcedalimentation est brancheacute au systegraveme de mise agravela terre de lalimentation dentreacutee

2 Branchez la piegravece agrave traiter agrave une bonne mise deterre eacutelectrique

3 Branchez le cacircble de masse agrave la piegravece agrave traiter etassurez une bonne connexion afin deacuteviter le risquede choc eacutelectrique mortel

4 Utilisez toujours un eacutequipement correctemententretenu Remplacez les cacircbles useacutes ou endom-mageacutes

5 Veillez agrave garder votre environnement sec incluantles vecirctements laire de travail les cacircbles le porte-eacutelectrodetorche et la source dalimentation

6 Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isoleacutede la piegravece agrave traiter et des piegraveces de la mise agrave la

terre7 Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espacerestreint ou humide ne tenez vous pas directe-ment sur le meacutetal ou sur la terre tenez-vous surdes planches segraveches ou une plate-forme isoleacutee etportez des chaussures agrave semelles de caoutchouc

8 Avant de mettre leacutequipement sous tension isolezvos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous

9 Mettez leacutequipement hors tension avant denlevervos gants

10 Consultez ANSIASC Standard Z491 (listeacute agravela page suivante) pour des recommandations

speacutecifiques concernant les proceacutedures de mise agravela terre Ne pas confondre le cacircble de masse avecle cacircble de mise agrave la terre

CHAMPS EacuteLECTRIQUES ET MAGNEacute-TIQUES mdash comportent un risque dedanger Le courant eacutelectrique quipasse dans nimporte quel conduc-teur produit des champs eacutelectriques

et magneacutetiques localiseacutes Le soudage et le cou-rant de coupage creacuteent des champs eacutelectriqueset magneacutetiques autour des cacircbles de soudage etleacutequipement Par conseacutequent

1 Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doitconsulter son meacutedecin avant dentreprendre uneopeacuteration de soudage Les champs eacutelectriques etmagneacutetiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour cer-tains stimulateurs cardiaques

2 Lexposition agrave des champs eacutelectriques et magneacute-tiques peut avoir des effets neacutefastes inconnus pourla santeacute

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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1 Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tacircchesdinstallation de deacutepannage et dentretien agrave unpersonnel qualifieacute Neffectuez aucune reacuteparationeacutelectrique agrave moins decirctre qualifieacute agrave cet effet

2 Avant de proceacuteder agrave une tacircche dentretien agravelinteacuterieur de la source dalimentation deacutebranchezlalimentation eacutelectrique

3 Maintenez les cacircbles les fils de mise agrave la terreles branchements le cordon dalimentation et lasource dalimentation en bon eacutetat Nutilisez ja-mais un eacutequipement sil preacutesente une deacutefectuositeacutequelconque

4 Nutilisez pas leacutequipement de faccedilon abusive Gardezleacutequipement agrave leacutecart de toute source de chaleurnotamment des fours de lhumiditeacute des flaquesdeau de lhuile ou de la graisse des atmosphegraverescorrosives et des intempeacuteries

5 Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de seacutecuriteacute ettous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-lesen bon eacutetat

6 Utilisez leacutequipement conformeacutement agrave son usagepreacutevu et neffectuez aucune modification

INFORMATIONS SUPPLEacuteMENTAIRES RELA-TIVES Agrave LA SEacuteCURITEacute -- Pour obtenir delinformation suppleacutementaire sur les regraveglesde seacutecuriteacute agrave observer pour leacutequipementde soudage agrave larc eacutelectrique et le coupagedemandez un exemplaire du livret Precau-tions and Safe Practices for Arc WeldingCutting and Gouging Form 52-529

Les publications suivantes sont eacutegalement recomman-deacutees et mises agrave votre disposition par lAmerican WeldingSociety 550 NW LeJuene Road Miami FL 33126 1 ANSIASC Z491 - Safety in Welding and Cutting2 AWS C51 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding3 AWS C52 - Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting4 AWS C53 - Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting

5 AVERTISSEMENT Ce produit lorsquil est utiliseacutedans une opeacuteration de soudage ou decoupage deacutegage des vapeurs ou desgaz contenant des chimiques consid-

eacuteres par leacutetat de la Californie commeeacutetant une cause des malformationscongeacutenitales et dans certains cas ducancer (California Health amp SafetyCode sect252495 et seq)

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES --La manipulation dun cylindre sansobserver les preacutecautions neacutecessairespeut produire des fissures et uneacutechappement dangereux des gaz

Une brisure soudaine du cylindre de la soupape ou

du dispositif de surpression peut causer des bles-sures graves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

1 Utilisez toujours le gaz preacutevu pour une opeacuterationet le deacutetendeur approprieacute conccedilu pour utilisationsur les cylindres de gaz comprimeacute Nutilisez jamaisdadaptateur Maintenez en bon eacutetat les tuyaux etles raccords Observez les instructions dopeacuterationdu fabricant pour assembler le deacutetendeur sur uncylindre de gaz comprimeacute

2 Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale agravelaide dune chaicircne ou une sangle sur un chariotmanuel un chacircssis de roulement un banc un murune colonne ou un support convenable Ne fixez jamais un cylindre agrave un poste de travail ou toute autredispositif faisant partie dun circuit eacutelectrique

3 Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas gardez lessoupapes fermeacutees Si le deacutetendeur nest pas bran-cheacute assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection dela soupape est bien en place Fixez et deacuteplacez lescylindres agrave laide dun chariot manuel approprieacuteToujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin

4 Placez les cylindres agrave une distance approprieacutee

de toute source de chaleur des eacutetincelles et desflammes Ne jamais amorcer larc sur un cylindre

5 Pour de linformation suppleacutementaire consultezCGA Standard P-1 Precautions for Safe Handlingof Compressed Gases in Cylinders mis agrave votre dis-position par le Compressed Gas Association 1235Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202

ENTRETIEN DE LEacuteQUIPEMENT -- Un eacutequipe-ment entretenu de faccedilon deacutefectueuse ouinadeacutequate peut causer des blessuresgraves ou mortelles Par conseacutequent

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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21

Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole utiliseacute partout dans ce manuelsignifie Attention Soyez vigilant Votreseacutecuriteacute est en jeu

Signifie un danger immeacutediat La situation peutentraicircner des blessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraicircner desblessures graves ou mortelles

Signifie un danger qui peut entraicircner des blessurescorporelles mineures

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

SECTION 1 SEacuteCURITEacute

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

21 Introduction

The EPP power source is designed for marking and high speed plasma mechanized cutting applications It canbe used with other ESAB products such as the PT-15 PT-19XLS PT-600 and PT-36 torches along with the SmartFlow II a computerized gas regulation and switching system

10 to 36 amperes for markingbull

30 to 360 amperes cutting current rangebull

Forced air cooledbull

Solid state DC powerbull

Input voltage protectionbull

Local or remote front panel controlbull

Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor componentsbull

Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transportbull

Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output rangebull

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

Part Number 0558006832 0558006833

Output(100 duty cycle)

Voltage 200 VDC

Current range DC (marking) 10A to 36A

Current range DC (cutting) 30A to 360A

Power 72 KW

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) 360 VDC

Input

Voltage (3-phase) 460V 575V

Current (3- phase) 115A RMS 92A RMS

Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ

KVA 916 KVA 916 KVA

Power 825 KW 825 KW

Power Factor 900 900

Input Fuse Rec 150A 125A

22 General Specifications

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION

23 Dimensions and Weight

4075rdquo(1035 mm)

4725rdquo(1200 mm)

2375rdquo(60325 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

31 General

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO DEATH INJURYOR DAMAGED PROPERTY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PRE983085VENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH LO983085CAL STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

WARNING

32 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receiptbull

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in containerbull

Inspect louvers for air obstructionsbull

33 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft) clearance on front and back for cooling air flowbull

Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance cleaning and inspectionbull

Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supplybull

Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flowbull

Environment should be relatively free of dust fumes and excessive heat These factors will affect cool-bull

ing efficiency

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flash-over Equipment damage may occur Electrical shorting may occur ifdust is allowed to build-up inside power sourceSee maintenance section

CAUTION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

34 Input Power Connection

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLPROVIDE MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCKBEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE INSIDE THE MACHINE OPENTHE LINE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH TO TURN POWER OFFWARNING

341 Primary Power

EPP-360 is a 3-phase unit Input power must be provided from a line (wall) disconnect switch that contains fusesor circuit breakers in accordance to local or state regulations

Dedicated power line may be necessaryEPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoidimpaired performance due to an overloaded circuit a dedicatedpower line may be required

NOTICE

Input current =(V arc) x (I arc) x 073

(V line)

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes

Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90deg C (194˚ F) rated copper conductors 40deg C (104˚ F) ambient Notmore than three conductors in raceway or cable Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes otherthan those listed above

To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions use the formula below

Input at Rated Load Input and Groundconductor CU

mm2 (AWG)

Time delayFuse size

(amperes)Volts Amperes

460 115 35 (2) 150

575 92 35 (2) 125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

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21

Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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Customer suppliedbull

May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or runbull

in solid or flexible conduitSized according to the chartbull

342 Input Conductors

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-3601

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel2

Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening3

Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis4

Connect the power leads to the primary terminals5

Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect6

Before applying power replace the rear cover panel7

343 Input Connection Procedure

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

Primary TerminalsChassis Ground

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURYCHASSIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED ELECTRICALGROUND BE SURE GROUND LEAD IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY PRI983085

MARY TERMINAL

WARNING

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND CURRENTANY TIME WORKING AROUND A PLASMA POWER SOURCE WITH COV983085ERS REMOVED

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECTbull

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSI-bull

TIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER

35 Output Connections

WARNING

351 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 40 AWG 600 volt insulated cop-per cable for each 400 amps of output current

NoteDo not use 100 volt insulated welding cable

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

352 Output Connection Procedure

Front AccessPanel Opened

1 Open access panel on the lower front of the power source

2 Thread output cables through the openings at the bottom of the power source immediately behind the frontpanel

3 Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire con-nectors

4 Close front access panel

Front AccessPanel Closed

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

NotePrimary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered The supplemental power

source has the work (+) jumpered

1 Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator)2 Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece3 Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources4 Connect the pilot arc cable to the pilot arc terminal in the primary power source The pilot arc connection in

the supplemental power source is not used The pilot arc circuit is not run in parallel

5 Connect a power source paralleling control cable between the two power sources6 Connect the CNC control cable to the primary power source

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with both power sources in operation

361 Connections for Two EPP-360rsquos in Parallel

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source Primary PowerSource

work (+)

electrode(-)

pilot arc

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

1 - 14 AWG 600Vlead to pilot arc con-nection in arc starter

box (hf generator)

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

EPP-360 EPP-360

work (+)

electrode(-)

PS Parallel Control Cable

CNCControl

Cable

Control cable to water

Two EPP-360 power sources may be connected together in parallel to extend the output current range

36 Parallel Installation

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS CAN BE HAZARDOUS

DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTldquo CONDUCTORS EXPOSED WHENDISCONNECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE FROM THEPRIMARY VERIFY THE CORRECT CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED IN983085

SULATE THE DISCONNECTED ENDS

WHEN TWO POWER SOURCES ARE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL ANDONE OF THE TWO IS NOT POWERED OR IF THE PARALLELING CABLEDOES NOT CONNECT THE TWO THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CONDUC983085TOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL POWERSOURCE AND THE PLUMBING BOX FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAVETHE SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICALLY ldquoHOTrdquo UNSAFE AS WELL AS IN983085OPERATIVE

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE EPP983085360 WITH COVERS REMOVED HIGHVOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED INCREASING SHOCK HAZ983085ARD INTERNAL COMPONENTS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE COOL983085

ING FANS WILL LOSE EFFICIENCY

WARNING

The EPP-360 does not have an ONOFF switch The main power is controlled through the line (wall) disconnect switch

Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation

S u p p l e m e n t a lPower Source

Primary PowerSource

work work electrodeelectrode

2 - 40 600Vpositive leadsto workpiece

2 - 40 600Vnegative leads

in arc starter box(hf generator)

Disconnect negativeconnection from sec-ondary power sourceand insulate to con-vert from two to onepower source

EPP-360 EPP-360

Control cable twater cooler

PS Parallel Control

Cable

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

37 Interface Cable Connectors

362 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360rsquos

Two EPP-360rsquos connected in parallel and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to720A

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360rsquoS

Provide startstop CutMark ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot1current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking When marking both power sources are pow-ered up but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source

Remote Control (CNC)Parallel Power Source

Coolant Circulator

E-Stop Connector

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

371 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connector and Unterminated CNC Interface

372 CNC Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

GRNYEL

RED 4

GRNYEL

RED 4

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

373 Water Cooler Interface Cables with Mating Power Source Connectors at Both Ends

374 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

41 EPP-360 Block Diagram

460V575V 3 ~Input

ControlPowerFuses

1 ~Control

Transformer

MainContactor

SoftStartRelay Relay Interface

Board

Main

Transformer

3 x 2 Ohm

300 WattResistors

3 ~Rectifier

2 x 6000uf 450V

Capacitors

IGBT DriverBoard

4 x 400 AmpIGBTrsquos

Inductor

Output

Main ControlBoard

Front PanelDisplay

CNCInterface

ampIsolation

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLBEFORE OPERATION ENSURE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING PRO983085CEDURES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIP983085MENT WITH COVERS REMOVED

WARNING

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

42 Control Panel

B

C

D

F

E

A

J

H

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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A - Preset Operate Switch

ldquoCenterrdquo position = will show actual cut parameters

ldquoUprdquo position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

ldquoDownrdquo position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode

B - Over TempIndicator illuminates when power source has overheated

C - FaultIndicator illuminates when errors have occurred which require a main power reset of the unit

D - Current Dial (Potentiometer)EPP-360 dial shown EPP-360 has a range of 10 to 360 A Used only in panel mode

SECTION 4 OPERATION

E - Panel Remote SwitchControls the location of current control

Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometerbull

Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC)bull

42 Control Panel (conrsquot)

F - MetersDisplays voltage and amperage when cutting The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an es-timation of the cuttingmarking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins See ldquoArdquo above Also displays

various error codes that may occur

G - E-Stop Connector (not shown)The E-stop connector provides a normally closed contact of the E-stop switch The contact is connected to J4-Aand J4-B The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed This provides a signal to the plasma control thatthe power source is in an E-stop condition

H - E-Stop ButtonThe E-stop button operates the E-stop switch When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists whichprevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided

J - CB1 - 3 ampCircuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

43 Modes of Operation

The EPP-360 operates in the Cutting Mode through a single continuously adjustable output current range from

30 amps through 360 amps using either the Current Potentiometer on the front panel or a remote current refer-ence signal fed into connector J1

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 1000VDC

The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control forMarking Mode is supplied

The power source is placed in Marking Mode with an external isolated relay or switch contact connecting J1-R(115VAC) to J1-C See Schematic Diagram included inside back cover This contact closure must be made before(50 mS or longer) issuing a Start or Contactor On command

In the CNC Marking mode the output current is adjusted through a single continuously adjustable range from0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1 In the Panel Markingmode the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer as the unit is shippedIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max

When using a remote signal 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps and 36A corresponds to a signal of 1000 VDC

431 Single Power Source (used with the CNC two basic modes of operation are possible)

1 Panel Mode - (switch is provided on the power source) Put PanelRemote switch to Panel position Used with

a limited capability CNC that can only provide a startstop signal to the power source The microcontroller inthe power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current informationBased on this value it will calculate the initial current value the pilot arc and the upslope time The cut valueand PA value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source tothe cut current preset and the pilot arc preset positions If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient theCNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads The increased values are as fol-lows

PA0 PA1

off off no change

on off value increased by 125

off on value increased by 25

on on value increased by 375

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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44

NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

3

not used

EPP-360

10K

24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

+

E-STOP ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

CURRENT REF COM J

L

A

G

Z

M

T

Q

Y

S

N

C

D

E

F

H

K

R

U

V

W

X

B

P

CUT CURRENT REF+

MARK MODE SELECT

I mark = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CLOSED FOR MARKING

POWER SOURCE FAULT

RED 09

MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)

RED 22

RED 01

RED 18

RED 13

RED 12

RED 15

RED 23

RED 17

RED 07

RED 11

RED 04

RED 02

RED 14

RED 03

RED 05

RED 08

RED 06

RED 10

RED 16

RED 20

RED 19

RED 21

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC LEVEL (ON W LEVEL OK)

ON WITH FAULT

+

K4

WC LEVEL OFF

WITH FAULT

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

E-STOP

PA CURRENT SELECT

CNC

(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

CURRENT HILOCLOSED FOR 720A OPEN FOR 360A

Ipa = (45) X (Vpa cur ref)

+

FOR HI Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)

PLASMA START

PS 24V DC COMMON

HI RANGE (720A)

PLASMA START

FOR LO Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

15V CNC

COMMON

PA CURRENT SELECT

24V DC

COMMON

PA ON

CNC +15V DC

WC FLOW FAULT ON WITH FLOW OK

CABLE

WIRE ID

ARC ON

+

MASTER SELECT

1 1 5 V

A C N

E U T R A L

+

Plasma System Control

POWER SOURCE FAULT

20K

115V AC H

24V AC

PA ON

PA CURRENT REF

C N C

+ 1 5 V

D C

20K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

not used

GRNYEL

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

2 4 -

C O N

D U C T O R

C O N

N E C T O R

CNC ANALOG COMMON

CHASSIS

WC FLOW FAULT OFF WITH LO FLOW

PA1

HALL TRANSDUCER

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

+MASTER CURRENT

1 1 5 V

A C

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

10K

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 10V = 100A

10K

PA0

F U S E

24V24V

15V15V

0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V0 TO 10V

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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PA0 PA1 Pilot current in amp

open open 10

closed open 20

open closed 30

closed closed 40

b Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo closed closed for external control) Panelremote switchon the power source is set to REMOTE The CNC should activate the input labeled ldquofull CNC controlrdquo on pinldquoVrdquo of the interconnect cable In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC including start currentpilot current and sloping times The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by ananalog input If the analog input is less than 05 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1to provide the requested pilot arc current based on the following combination

SECTION 4 OPERATION

If the analog reference is used 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 45 amps

Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closedby the CNC In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 ampsIf SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed the range becomes 0 -18 amps max In the remotemode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 36amps of marking current

Cut Current

(amps)

Start Current

(amps)

Pilot Arc Current

Command (amps)

Upslope Time

(msec)

30 20 15 200

50 25 20 250

100 50 25 500

200 100 30 800

300 150 35 900

360 180 40 950

The table used to calculate the initial current pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and con-tains the following information

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current the corresponding values are calculated assum-ing a linear slope for all the required parameters

a Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin ldquoVrdquo open open for internal control) In this mode of operation thepanelremote switch needs to be in the REMOTE position The CNC should be providing the cut current refer-ence and startstop signal to the power source Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source willcompute the initial current pilot current and upslope time

2 Remote Mode -

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

1 Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 36 Set the panelremoteswitches on both power sources to remote If the units will be used for cutting and both power sources are to

contribute to the cut current value activate the logic input labeled ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo (pin ldquoTrdquo) on the CNC cable Inthis manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC If theldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it isconnected to the primary power source In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the mark-ing current If alternating marking and cutting operations are done the ldquoHI CURRENTrdquo input can be maintainedand the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current The markingcurrent range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps

44 Sequence of Operation

432 Multiple Power Sources

A Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch The EPP-360 does not contain its own power OnOff switchOnce power is supplied the EPP-360 display board will display ldquoEPP-360rdquo briefly followed by the display ldquoPrxxxrdquo indicating the software program revision number then ldquo0 ampsrdquo and ldquo0 voltsrdquo

B Select Panel Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current con-trol capability

1 If using the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switchin the ldquoCut Current Presetrdquo position In the ldquoPanelrdquo mode the Pilot Arc Current Initial Current and Up-slope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current The selectedPilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the ldquoPA Current Presetrdquo position Seesection 42 Control Panel

2 If using the ldquoRemoterdquo mode there are two possible modes of operation

a The default mode is similar to the ldquoPanelrdquo mode with the exception that the cutting current com-mand is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer Scaling of the remote cur-rent command is 10 V DC = 36 amps This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capabilityof controlling the initial current and sloping of the output For remote control connections see theCNC interface diagram

b If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes place the PanelRemote switchin ldquoRemoterdquo and supply a contact closure between pins ldquoRrdquo and ldquoVrdquo of the CNC interface connectorIn this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current Upslope and Cut Cur-rent level Scaling is the same as default mode Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 ndash 10V DC analog signal if available or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interfacediagram Scaling of the pilot arc signal is 10 V DC = 45 amps

C Begin plasma cutting operation This may require setting of other variables such as gas pressures flow ratesand torch height etc

D If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating thereason for the shutdown See ldquoHelp Codesrdquo in the troubleshooting section

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 4 OPERATION

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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38

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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40

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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44

NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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51 General

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL

SHUT OFF POWER AT THE LINE 983080WALL983081 DISCONNECT BEFORE AT983085TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCEWARNING

WARNINGEYE HAZARD WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning thebull

power sourceUse only low pressure airbull

CAUTION Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed ByTrained Personnel

52 Cleaning

Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free Thefrequency of cleaning depends on environment and use

1 Turn power off at wall disconnect2 Remove side panels3 Use low pressure compressed dry air remove dust from all air passages and components Pay particular

attention to heat sinks in the front of the unit Dust insulates reducing heat dissipation Be sure to wear

eye protection

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heatThermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of func-tionDo not use air filters on this unitKeep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions

WARNING

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDBE SURE TO REPLACE ANY COVERS REMOVED DURING CLEANING

BEFORE TURNING POWER BACK ON

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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44

NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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39

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILLDO NOT PERMIT UNTRAINED PERSONS TO INSPECT OR REPAIR THISEQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPE983085RIENCED ELECTRICIAN

WARNING

Stop work immediately if power source does not work properlyHave only trained personnel investigate the causeUse only recommended replacement parts

CAUTION

61 Troubleshooting

Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide The remedy may be quitesimple If the cause cannot be quickly located shut off the input power open up the unit and perform a simple

visual inspection of all the components and wiring Check for secure terminal connections loose or burned wir-ing or components bulged or leaking capacitors or any other sign of damage or discoloration

The cause of control malfunctions can be found by referring to the sequence of operations electrical schematicsand checking the various components A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks

62 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program numbersuch as Pr 301 or higher If the display remains blank look for the following

a loose or missing display cable between the main control board and the display board b lack of +15 volt bias supply which could be caused by blown fuses F1 or F2 c an open circuit breaker (CB1) on the front panelIf the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out look for a closed start switch To reset theunit simply open the start switch At this point the display should show 0rsquos in both windows If the power sourceis not connected to a CNC at power up the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized pre-venting any relay operation in the power source itself

If the CNC has been booted up the display should read 0 for both the volts and amps The unit will not respondto a start signal until itrsquos master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the ldquoHOTldquo side of 115 input (masterselect input) This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable Note all inputs from the CNC arerelay closures providing 115 V AC inputs to the isolation board (PCB4 in the power source) The isolation board

converts these inputs to open collector type outputs The control will monitor various signals in the idle modeand will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory Errors 1 3 4 5 9 or 12 (See 63Help code list)As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting additional conditions are being moni-tored The resulting error conditions are as follows Error 2 6 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 or 113 (See 63 Help codelist)

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40

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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41

64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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42

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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43

SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

63 Help Code list

Error number displays and their meaning for the EPP-360 power supply

Error 1 +- 15 deviation in the idle mode is exceeded

Error 2 Line voltage during cut drops by more than 20

Error 3 Problem with the bias supplies on the control board The +15 and -15 volt supplies are not balanced boardshould be replaced

Error 4 Thermal switch has opened Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down Look for fans notworking or restrictions on input or output louvers

Error 5 The start switch from the CNC was already on when the power source was powered up Unit will not befunctional until start signal is removed and then reapplied

Error 6 Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignitionNote This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time andwill reset the power source to idle

Error 7 Not used

Error 8 Electrode current was present before the PWM was enabled Most likely caused by an electrode to nozzle

short on the torchError 9 Open circuit voltage in idle mode was over 40 volts Possible cause leaky IGBTs faulty PWM drive

Error 10 Open circuit voltage is over 70 volts when unit is powered up Possible cause leaky IGBTrsquos faulty PWM

Error 11 Not used

Error 12 Shut down due to single phasing Fuse blown in supply line circuit

Error 13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 300 volts in the allowed time Check PWM circuit amp E-Stop on J1

Error 14 Ambient temperature exceeded 55 C in control enclosure

Error 15 Bus voltage did not reach 100 volts during the allowed time Bus charge relay or surge limiting resistorsdefective

Error 16 Not used

Error 17 IGBT driver board errorError 18 Cutting voltage fell below 70 volts during cutting or below 40 volts during marking

Error 19 Master is requested to engage slave power supply but slave is not present

Error 20 Open circuit voltage detected before PWM was engaged

Error 113 Error detected in slave power supply

HELP CODES01 LINE VOLT IDLE 08 TORCH ERROR 15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT CUTTING 09 OCV OVER 40V IDLE 17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR03 CONTROL BIAS 10 OCV OVER 70V STARTUP 18 CUTMARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN) 12 1Ф OPERATION SHUTDOWN 19 SLAVE PS NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP 13 OCV FAILURE 20 SHORTED IGBT BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE 14 AMBIENT TEMP 113 SLAVE PS ERROR

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64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

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44

NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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41

64 Fault Isolation

641 Fans Not Working

Problem Possible Cause Action

All 3 fans do not run

This is normal when not cutting

Fans run only when ldquoContactor Onrdquo

signal is received

None

1 or 2 fans do not run

Broken or disconnected wire in fan

motor circuitRepair wire

Faulty fan(s) Replace fans

642 Torch Will Not Fire

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action

Main Arc Transfers to the work with ashort ldquopoprdquo placing only a small dimplein the work

Remote control removes the startsignal when the main arc transfers tothe work

PanelRemote switch in ldquoRemoterdquo withno remote control of the current

Place PanelRemote switch in ldquoPanelrdquoposition

Remote current control present butsignal missing

Check for current reference signalbetween J and L on 24 pin receptacle -should be between 05 - 10 volts

(10 volts = 360 amps)Current pot set too low Increase current pot setting

Arc does not start There is no arc at thetorch Open circuit voltage is OK

Open connection between the powersource positive output and the work

Repair connection

Pilot current andor start current shouldbe increased for better starts whenusing consumables for 100A or higher(Refer to process data included in torchmanuals)

Increase pilot current (Refer to processdata included in torch manuals)

Faulty PCB1 Replace PCB1

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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44

NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

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42

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

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43

SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4446

44

NOTES

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4646

A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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43

SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

71 General

Always provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used The serial number is stamped onthe unit serial number plate

To ensure proper operation it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with thisequipment The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB Distributor

Be sure to indicate any special shipping instructions when ordering replacement parts

Refer to the Communications Guide located on the back page of this manual for a list of customer service phonenumbers

72 Ordering

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part numbershown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be

ordered Descriptions are shown for reference only Please use local retailhardware outlets as a source for these items

Note

70 Replacement Parts

NoteReplacement Parts Schematics and Wiring Diagrams areprinted on 2794mm x 4318mm (11rdquo x 17rdquo) paper and are

included inside the back cover of this manual

EPP-360 Information

Part Number

EPP-360 460V60Hz

EPP-360 575VCSA 60Hz

0558006832 0558006833

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4446

44

NOTES

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4446

44

NOTES

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

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45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4646

A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4546

45

REVISION HISTORY

Original release - 0120081Revision 022008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes2Revision 062008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM various other minor changes3Revision 092008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM4

Revision 042009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM5

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4646

A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

Comprehensive Product InformationMaterial Safety Data Sheets

Warranty RegistrationInstruction Literature Download Library

Distributor LocatorGlobal Company Information

Press ReleasesCustomer Feedback amp Support

ESAB Welding amp Cutting Products Florence SC Welding EquipmentCOMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES

7172019 EPP-360 Plasma Power Source 0558007676

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullepp-360-plasma-power-source-0558007676 4646

A CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS Telephone (800)362-7080 Fax (800) 634-7548 Hours 800 AM to 700 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns

B ENGINEERING SERVICE Telephone (843) 664-4416 Fax (800) 446-5693 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST Warranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations Welding Equipment Troubleshooting

C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664- 4452 Hours 800 AM to 500 PM EST Part Numbers Technical Applications Specifications Equipment Recommendations

D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone (843) 664-5562 Fax (843) 664-5548 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRSTelephone (843) 664-4487 Fax (843) 664-5557 Hours 730 AM to 330 PM EST

Repair Estimates Repair Status

F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone (843)664-4428 Fax (843) 679-5864 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST Training School Information and Registrations

G WELDING PROCESS ASSISTANCE Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Hours 730 AM to 400 PM EST

H TECHNICAL ASST CONSUMABLES

Telephone (800) 933-7070 Hours 730 AM to 500 PM EST

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CALL

Telephone (800) ESAB-123 Fax (843) 664-4462

Hours 730 AM to 500 PM ESTor

visit us on the web at httpwwwesabnacomThe ESAB web site offers

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