Instruction Manual

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January 3, 2006 1 Manual 0-4736

Scope

These instructions cover the RAS-1000 Remote Arc Starter.

Installation and service of this equipment is restricted to prop-

erly trained personnel; unqualified personnel are strictly cau-

tioned against attempting repairs or adjustments not covered

in this manual, at the risk of voiding the Warranty.

Read these instructions thoroughly. A complete understand-

ing of the characteristics and capabilities of this equipment will

assure the dependable operation for which it was designed.

General Description

The Remote Arc Starter is for use with Thermal Dynamics

UltraCut

Plasma Cutting Systems only. Do not use this

device with any other equipment.

The Remote Arc Starter generates a high - frequency pulse

to start a pilot arc for a Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutting

Torch. The Remote Arc Starter includes a liquid cooled

coil. The power supply circulates coolant through the

Remote Arc Starter and through the torch. A wire harness

connected to the plasma power supply controls the opera-

tion of the Remote Arc Starter.

Specifications

Art # A-04747

10.5" / 267 mm

178 mm

12" / 305 mm

19 lb / 8.6 kg

Dimensions (Input Side Shown)

Manual 0-4736

Remote Arc Starter

Model RAS-1000,

Catalog # 3-9130

Installation Instructions

82 Benning Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784 USA

(603) 298-5711 • www.thermal-dynamics.com

Installation

The Remote Arc Starter must be installed in a suitable lo-

cation near the torch head. If the Arc Starter is mounted to

a gantry or any other support subject to motion or vibra-

tion, the installer must fasten the Arc Starter to the support

securely.

A. Preparation

1. Loosen, but do not remove, the lower screws securing

the cover to the Arc Starter. Remove the upper screws

securing the Cover Panel to the Arc Starter.

NOTE

A ground wire connects the cover to the Arc Starter

base. This wire must remain in place.

2. Remove the Cover Panel.

Art # A-07029

Lower screws

Upper screws (4 per side)

Cover

Ground Wire

3. Position the Arc Starter on a flat, horizontal, mount-

ing surface.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Manual 0-4736 Remote Arc Starter Model RAS-1000, Catalog # 3-9130 82 Benning Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784 USA (603) 298-5711 • www.thermal-dynamics.com Installation Instructions Scope Installation These instructions cover the RAS-1000 Remote Arc Starter. Installation and service of this equipment is restricted to properly trained personnel; unqualified personnel are strictly cautioned against attempting repairs or adjustments not covered in this manual, at the risk of voiding the Warranty.
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4. Use pre-drilled holes in at least two of the feet on the bottom of the Arc Starter to secure the Arc Starter to the mounting surface. Minimum 2 Red Green Coolant Return (Red) Art # A-04749 Coolant Supply (Green) B. Input Connections Art # A-04751 1. Refer to the illustrations. Make the following input connections to the Arc Starter. Coolant Return (Red) • Coolant Supply and Return Hoses from power supply. The fittings and hoses are color-coded; Red for Return, Green for Supply.
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Art # A-04752 Art # A-04754 Negative Cable from power supply Negative Cable (for > 150 Amps) • PILOT Return Cable (from Power Supply rear panel) • CONTROL Cable from Power Supply rear panel.
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C. Output Connections 1. Refer to the illustrations. Make the following input connections to the Arc Starter.
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Reinstall the Arc Starter Cover. Ensure that the ground wire is not crimped between the cover and the base assembly. • Coolant Supply and Return Hoses (to Torch) Art # A-04757 Upper screws (4 per side) Some items are removed for clarity. Cover Coolant Return Fitting (Tagged with Red) Coolant Supply Fitting (Tagged with Green) Ground Wire Coolant Supply (Green) to Torch Lower screws Coolant Return (Red) from Torch Art # A-07029 The Arc Starter must be grounded; the grounding terminal is marked .
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NOTE Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However, the publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in this Manual, whether such errors result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Art # A-04758 Torch Leads 1 Nut and 1 Washer Remain in Place Ground Cable • Use a clamp to secure the Torch Lead Shield braid to the port on the Remote Arc Starter as shown.