Connection to the mains supply
Before connecting the plasma cutting plant to the power
supply, check that the data on the plaque corresponds to
the power supply voltage and frequency and that the plant
line switch is in the "O" position.
This plant is designed for a nominal power supply of 230V
50/60 Hz.
Connection to the power supply must be effected using the plug
provided with the plasma cutting plant.
Table 2 lists the rating values for delayed line fuses chosen
on the basis of the nominal maximum power delivered by the
plasma cutting plant and the nominal power supply voltage.
Proceed as follows if you have to replace the plug:
• 2 conducting wires are needed for connecting the machine
to the supply
• The third, which is YELLOW GREEN in colour is used for
making the "EARTH" connection.
NOTE: If extensions of the power supply cable are used, they
must be of adequate cross section and never inferior to that of
the cable supplied.
Instructions for use
COMMAND AND CONTROL UNITS (Fig. A)
Pos. 1
Potentiometer for regulation of cutting current.
Pos. 2
White LED - power supply on. When on the system
is powered and ready for use.
Pos. 3
Red LED - plasma cutting cycle control.
Pos. 4
Yellow LED: signals intervention of overheat cutoff
Pos. 5
Earth wiring.
Pos. 6
Plasma torch.
Pos. 7
Main switch.
LED Sequences
The following are the principal combinations or sequences
which the LEDs on the SHARK 25 rack panel may assume.
Important! Read this paragraph to fully understand correct plant
operation.
LED symbols legend
LED on
ON
LED off
OFF
LED flashing slowly
LOW INT
LED flashing rapidly
FAST INT
POWER ON
This sequence lasts a few seconds only from the moment in
which the operator actions the plant power switch.
ON
The plant has just been switched on
and the microprocessor is verifying the
FAST INT
correct function of each component.
FAST INT
Model
Power input @ I
Max
2
Delayed fuse
Duty cycle @ 35% (40°C)
Mains supply connection cable
Length
Section
Earth cable
Length
Section
Table 2
SHARK 25
kVA
5
A
16
A
25
m
2,3
mm
2
3×1,5
m
3,5
mm
2
4
PAUSE
ON
The plant is functional but no cutting
operations are being executed at this
OFF
time.
OFF
EFFECTIVE WORKING
ON
The plant is functional and the operator is
ON
cutting at this time.
OFF
"TIME OUT" PILOT NOT TRANSFERRED
ON
Alarm! The pilot arc has not transferred
to the item to be cut. The LED flashes for
FAST INT
some 15 seconds.
OFF
THERMOSTAT CUT OUT
ON
Alarm! Protective thermostat triggered.
Wait for the yellow LED to go off, several
OFF
minutes, the recommence cutting.
ON
UNDER-VOLTAGE OR OVER-VOLTAGE
ON
Alarm! Incorrect power supply voltage.
Power off the plant and verify that line
LOW INT
power corresponds to the data on the
plaque.
OFF
AIR PRESSURE
ON
Alarm! Air pressure insufficient (<2.5 bar).
Power off the plant and verify that the air
LOW INT
compressor is functioning correctly.
OFF
"SAFETY" TORCH ACTIVE
ON
Alarm! External torch nozzle mounted
incorrectly. Power off the plant and verify
LOW INT
- remount the plasma torch correctly.
OFF
POWERING OFF
This sequence lasts a few seconds from the moment in which
the operator actions the machine power supply switch.
ON
The plant has just been powered off
and the microprocessor is verifying the
FAST INT
correct function of each component.
OFF
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