EPP-360

Plasma Power Source

Instruction Manual

0558007676

04/2009

Be sure this information reaches the operator.

You can get extra copies through your supplier.

caution
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the
principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge
you to read our booklet, Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and
Gouging, Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain
this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read
and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions,
contact your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating this equipment.

USER RESPONSIBILITY
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipment
should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement become necessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone
or 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 manufacturer.
The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper
use, faulty maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility designated by the manufacturer.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

table of contents

Section / Title

Page

1.0

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Safety - English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Safety - Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Safety - French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.0

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.0

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Input Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6 Parallel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.7 Interface Cable Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.0

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1 EPP-360 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3 Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4 Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.0

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6.0

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3 Help Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.4 Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7.0

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.2 Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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1.0 Safety Precautions

1.1 Safety - English

WARNING: These Safety Precautions are

for your protection. They summarize precautionary information from the references
listed in Additional Safety Information section. Before performing any installation or operating
procedures, be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed below as well as all other manuals, material
safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety
Precautions can result in injury or death.

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat from

flames and arcs can start fires. Hot
slag or sparks can also cause fires and
explosions. Therefore:
1. Remove all combustible materials well away from
the work area or cover the materials with a protective non-flammable covering. Combustible materials
include wood, cloth, sawdust, liquid and gas fuels,
solvents, paints and coatings, paper, etc.
2. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or
crevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hidden smoldering fire or fires on the floor below. Make
certain that such openings are protected from hot
sparks and metal.
3. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the
workpiece has been completely cleaned so that there
are no substances on the workpiece which might
produce flammable or toxic vapors. Do not do hot
work on closed containers. They may explode.
4. Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant
use, such as a garden hose, water pail, sand bucket,
or portable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained
in its use.
5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, overloaded welding cable can overheat and
create a fire hazard.
6. After completing operations, inspect the work area
to make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metal
which could cause a later fire. Use fire watchers when
necessary.
7. For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard
51B, "Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding
Processes", available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS -Some welding, cutting, and gouging

processes are noisy and require ear
protection. The arc, like the sun, emits
ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation
and can injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause
burns. Training in the proper use of the processes
and equipment is essential to prevent accidents.
Therefore:
1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any
work area, even if welding helmets, face shields, and
goggles are also required.
2. Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter and
cover plates to protect your eyes, face, neck, and
ears from sparks and rays of the arc when operating
or observing operations. Warn bystanders not to
watch the arc and not to expose themselves to the
rays of the electric-arc or hot metal.
3. Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy longsleeve shirt, cuffless trousers, high-topped shoes,
and a welding helmet or cap for hair protection, to
protect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metal.
A flameproof apron may also be desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks.
4. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves,
trouser cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should
be kept buttoned, and open pockets eliminated from
the front of clothing.
5. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot
sparks with a suitable non-flammable partition or
curtains.
6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag
or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can fly far.
Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety
glasses.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact with

live electrical parts and ground can
cause severe injury or death. DO NOT
use AC welding current in damp areas,
if movement is confined, or if there is
danger of falling.

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1. Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is connected to the ground system of the input power.

3. Welders should use the following procedures to

minimize exposure to EMF:

2. Connect the workpiece to a good electrical

ground.

A. Route the electrode and work cables together.

Secure them with tape when possible.

3. Connect the work cable to the workpiece. A poor

or missing connection can expose you or others
to a fatal shock.

B. Never coil the torch or work cable around your

body.
C. Do not place your body between the torch and
work cables. Route cables on the same side of
your body.

4. Use well-maintained equipment. Replace worn or

damaged cables.

5. Keep everything dry, including clothing, work
area, cables, torch/electrode holder, and power
source.

D. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close

as possible to the area being welded.
E. Keep welding power source and cables as far
away from your body as possible.

6. Make sure that all parts of your body are insulated

from work and from ground.
7. Do not stand directly on metal or the earth while
working in tight quarters or a damp area; stand
on dry boards or an insulating platform and wear
rubber-soled shoes.
8. Put on dry, hole-free gloves before turning on the
power.

Therefore:

9. Turn off the power before removing your gloves.

FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and

gases, can cause discomfort or harm,
particularly in confined spaces. Do
not breathe fumes and gases. Shielding gases can cause asphyxiation.

1. Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area

by natural or mechanical means. Do not weld, cut, or
gouge on materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper, zinc, lead, beryllium, or cadmium
unless positive mechanical ventilation is provided.
Do not breathe fumes from these materials.

10. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (listed on

next page) for specific grounding recommendations. Do not mistake the work lead for a ground
cable.

2. Do not operate near degreasing and spraying operations. The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinated
hydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene, a highly
toxic gas, and other irritant gases.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS

May be dangerous. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized Electric and
Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding and
cutting current creates EMF around welding cables
and welding machines. Therefore:

3. If you develop momentary eye, nose, or throat irritation while operating, this is an indication that
ventilation is not adequate. Stop work and take
necessary steps to improve ventilation in the work
area. Do not continue to operate if physical discomfort persists.

1. Welders having pacemakers should consult their

physician before welding. EMF may interfere with
some pacemakers.

4. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (see listing below)

for specific ventilation recommendations.

2. Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which

are unknown.
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5. WARNING: This product, when used for welding

or cutting, produces fumes or gases
which contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause birth
defects and, in some cases, cancer.
(California Health & Safety Code
25249.5 et seq.)

1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance work.
Do not perform any electrical work unless you are
qualified to perform such work.
2. Before performing any maintenance work inside a
power source, disconnect the power source from
the incoming electrical power.
3. Maintain cables, grounding wire, connections, power
cord, and power supply in safe working order. Do
not operate any equipment in faulty condition.

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylinders,

if mishandled, can rupture and violently release gas. Sudden rupture
of cylinder, valve, or relief device can
injure or kill. Therefore:

4. Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep

equipment away from heat sources such as furnaces,
wet conditions such as water puddles, oil or grease,
corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather.

1. Use the proper gas for the process and use the
proper pressure reducing regulator designed to
operate from the compressed gas cylinder. Do not
use adaptors. Maintain hoses and fittings in good
condition. Follow manufacturer's operating instructions for mounting regulator to a compressed gas
cylinder.

5. Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in position

and in good repair.
6. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Do
not modify it in any manner.

2. Always secure cylinders in an upright position by

chain or strap to suitable hand trucks, undercarriages, benches, walls, post, or racks. Never secure
cylinders to work tables or fixtures where they may
become part of an electrical circuit.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- For

more information on safe practices for
electric arc welding and cutting equipment, ask your supplier for a copy of
"Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc
Welding, Cutting and Gouging", Form
52-529.

3. When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Have

valve protection cap in place if regulator is not connected. Secure and move cylinders by using suitable
hand trucks. Avoid rough handling of cylinders.
4. Locate cylinders away from heat, sparks, and flames.
Never strike an arc on a cylinder.

The following publications, which are available from

the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road,
Miami, FL 33126, are recommended to you:

5. For additional information, refer to CGA Standard P-1,

"Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases
in Cylinders", which is available from Compressed
Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, VA 22202.

1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"

2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Welding"
3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting"

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or

improperly maintained equipment can
cause injury or death. Therefore:

4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon

Arc Gouging and Cutting"
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5. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

6. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal
Arc Welding"
7. AWS SP - "Safe Practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook.
8. ANSI/AWS F4.1, "Recommended Safe Practices for
Welding and Cutting of Containers That Have Held
Hazardous Substances."

Meaning of symbols - As used

throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert! Your safety is involved.

Means immediate hazards which,

if not avoided, will result in immediate, serious personal injury
or loss of life.
Means potential hazards which
could result in personal injury or
loss of life.
Means hazards which could result
in minor personal injury.

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sEGURIDAD

1.2 Safety - Spanish

La escoria puede estar caliente y desprenderse con

velocidad. Personas cercanas debern usar gafas
de seguridad y careta protectora.

ADVERTENCIA: Estas Precauciones de Seguridad son para su proteccin. Ellas hacen

resumen de informacin proveniente de las
referencias listadas en la seccin "Informacin Adicional Sobre La Seguridad". Antes de hacer cualquier
instalacin o procedimiento de operacin , asegrese
de leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadas
a continuacin as como tambin todo manual, hoja
de datos de seguridad del material, calcomanias, etc.
El no observar las Precauciones de Seguridad puede
resultar en dao a la persona o muerte.

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor de

las flamas y el arco pueden ocacionar
fuegos. Escoria caliente y las chispas
pueden causar fuegos y explosiones.
Por lo tanto:
1. Remueva todo material combustible lejos del rea
de trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija a
prueba de fuego. Materiales combustibles incluyen
madera, ropa, lquidos y gases flamables, solventes,
pinturas, papel, etc.
2. Chispas y partculas de metal pueden introducirse en
las grietas y agujeros de pisos y paredes causando
fuegos escondidos en otros niveles o espacios.
Asegrese de que toda grieta y agujero est cubierto
para proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos.
3. No corte, suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajo
relacionado hasta que la pieza de trabajo est totalmente limpia y libre de substancias que puedan
producir gases inflamables o vapores txicos. No
trabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanques
cerrados. Estos pueden explotar si contienen vapores
inflamables.
4. Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fuego para uso instantneo, como por ejemplo una
manguera con agua, cubeta con agua, cubeta con
arena, o extintor porttil. Asegrese que usted esta
entrenado para su uso.
5. No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operacin. Por
ejemplo, el calor causado por cable sobrecarga en
los cables de soldar pueden ocasionar un fuego.
6. Despus de termirar la operacin del equipo, inspeccione el rea de trabajo para cerciorarse de que las
chispas o metal caliente ocasionen un fuego ms
tarde. Tenga personal asignado para vigilar si es
necesario.
7. Para informacin adicional , haga referencia a la
publicacin NFPA Standard 51B, "Fire Prevention in
Use of Cutting and Welding Processes", disponible
a travs de la National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS-Algunos procesos de soldadura, corte

y ranurado son ruidosos y requiren
proteccin para los odos. El arco,
como el sol , emite rayos ultravioleta
(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden daar la piel
y los ojos. El metal caliente causa quemaduras. EL
entrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos y
sus procesos es esencial para prevenir accidentes.
Por lo tanto:
1. Utilice gafas de seguridad con proteccin a los lados
siempre que est en el rea de trabajo, an cuando
est usando careta de soldar, protector para su cara
u otro tipo de proteccin.
2. Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente
para proteger sus ojos, cara, cuello, y odos de las
chispas y rayos del arco cuando se est operando y
observando las operaciones. Alerte a todas las personas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponerse
a los rayos del arco elctrico o el metal fundido.
3. Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego, camisa
pesada de mangas largas, pantaln de ruedo liso,
zapato alto al tobillo, y careta de soldar con capucha
para el pelo, para proteger el cuerpo de los rayos y
chispas calientes provenientes del metal fundido.
En ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego es
necesario para protegerse del calor radiado y las
chispas.
4. Chispas y partculas de metal caliente puede alojarse
en las mangas enrolladas de la camisa , el ruedo del
pantaln o los bolsillos. Mangas y cuellos debern
mantenerse abotonados, bolsillos al frente de la
camisa debern ser cerrados o eliminados.
5. Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chispas calientes con una cortina adecuada no-flamable
como divisin.
6. Use careta protectora adems de sus gafas de seguridad cuando est removiendo escoria o puliendo.
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CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contacto

con las partes elctricas energizadas
y tierra puede causar dao severo o
muerte. NO use soldadura de corriente alterna (AC) en reas hmedas,
de movimiento confinado en lugares estrechos o
si hay posibilidad de caer al suelo.

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1. Asegrese de que el chasis de la fuente de poder

est conectado a tierra atravs del sistema de
electricidad primario.
2. Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de
tierra fsica.
3. Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajo.
Cables y conductores expuestos o con malas
conexiones pueden exponer al operador u otras
personas a un choque elctrico fatal.
4. Use el equipo solamente si est en buenas condiciones. Reemplaze cables rotos, daados o con
conductores expuestos.
5. Mantenga todo seco, incluyendo su ropa, el rea de
trabajo, los cables, antorchas, pinza del electrodo,
y la fuente de poder.
6. Asegrese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estn
insuladas de ambos, la pieza de trabajo y tierra.
7. No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mientras trabaja en lugares estrechos o reas hmedas;
trabaje sobre un pedazo de madera seco o una
plataforma insulada y use zapatos con suela de
goma.
8. Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizar
el equipo.
9. Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes.
10. Use como referencia la publicacin ANSI/ASC
Standard Z49.1 (listado en la prxima pgina) para
recomendaciones especficas de como conectar el
equipo a tierra. No confunda el cable de soldar a
la pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra.

3. Los soldadores debern usar los siguientes procedimientos para minimizar exponerse al EMF:
A. Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de
trabajo juntos, hasta llegar a la pieza que usted
quiere soldar. Asegrelos uno junto al otro con
cinta adhesiva cuando sea posible.
B. Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededor
de su cuerpo.
C. Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y el
cable, a la pieza de trabajo. Mantega los cables a
un slo lado de su cuerpo.
D. Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajo
lo ms cercano posible al rea de la soldadura.
E. Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldar
lo ms lejos posible de su cuerpo.
HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y los
gases, pueden causar malestar o
dao, particularmente en espacios
sin ventilacin. No inhale el humo
o gases. El gas de proteccin puede
causar falta de oxgeno.
Por lo tanto:
1. Siempre provea ventilacin adecuada en el rea
de trabajo por medio natural o mecnico. No solde,
corte, o ranure materiales con hierro galvanizado,
acero inoxidable, cobre, zinc, plomo, berlio, o cadmio a menos que provea ventilacin mecnica
positiva . No respire los gases producidos por
estos materiales.
2. No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique substancias qumicas en aerosol. El calor de los rayos
del arco pueden reaccionar con los vapores de
hidrocarburo clorinado para formar un fosfgeno,
o gas txico, y otros irritant es.
3. Si momentneamente desarrolla inrritacin de
ojos, nariz o garganta mientras est operando, es
indicacin de que la ventilacin no es apropiada.
Pare de trabajar y tome las medidas necesarias
para mejorar la ventilacin en el rea de trabajo.
No contine operando si el malestar fsico persiste.
4. Haga referencia a la publicacin ANSI/ASC Standard
Z49.1 (Vea la lista a continuacin) para recomendaciones especficas en la ventilacin.

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETICOS - Son peligrosos. La corriente

elctrica fluye atravs de cualquier
conductor causando a nivel local
Campos Elctricos y Magnticos
(EMF). Las corrientes en el rea de corte y soldadura,
crean EMF alrrededor de los cables de soldar y las
maquinas. Por lo tanto:
1. Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos para
el corazn debern consultar a su mdico antes de
soldar. El Campo Electromagntico (EMF) puede
interferir con algunos marca-pasos.
2. Exponerse a campos electromagnticos (EMF) puede
causar otros efectos de salud an desconocidos.

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5. ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se utiliza para soldaduras o cortes,

produce humos o gases, los
cuales contienen qumicos
conocidos por el Estado de California de causar defectos en el
nacimiento, o en algunos casos,
Cancer. (California Health &
Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)

1. Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efectuar l a instalacin, diagnstico, y mantenimiento

del equipo. No ejecute ningn trabajo elctrico a
menos que usted est cualificado para hacer el
trabajo.
2. Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de la
fuente de poder, desconecte la fuente de poder
del suministro de electricidad primaria.
3. Mantenga los cables, cable a tierra, conexciones,
cable primario, y cualquier otra fuente de poder
en buen estado operacional. No opere ningn
equipo en malas condiciones.
4. No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios. Mantenga
el equipo lejos de cosas que generen calor como
hornos, tambin lugares hmedos como charcos
de agua , aceite o grasa, atmsferas corrosivas y
las inclemencias del tiempo.
5. Mantenga todos los artculos de seguridad y
coverturas del equipo en su posicin y en buenas
condiciones.
6. Use el equipo slo para el propsito que fue
diseado. No modifique el equipo en ninguna
manera.

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Los

cilindros, si no son manejados
correctamente, pueden romperse y liberar violentamente
gases. Rotura repentina del
cilindro, vlvula, o vlvula de
escape puede causar dao o
muerte. Por lo tanto:

1. Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilize

un regulador diseado para operar y reducir la
presin del cilindro de gas . No utilice adaptadores. Mantenga las mangueras y las conexiones
en buenas condiciones. Observe las instrucciones
de operacin del manufacturero para montar el
regulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido.

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURIDAD -- Para ms informacin sobre las

prcticas de seguridad de los equipos de
arco elctrico para soldar y cortar, pregunte
a su suplidor por una copia de "Precautions
and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting
and Gouging-Form 52-529.

2. Asegure siempre los cilindros en posicin vertical

y amrrelos con una correa o cadena adecuada
para asegurar el cilindro al carro, transportes, tablilleros, paredes, postes, o armazn. Nunca asegure
los cilindros a la mesa de trabajo o las piezas que
son parte del circuito de soldadura . Este puede ser
parte del circuito ellectrico.

Las siguientes publicaciones, disponibles atravs de

la American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road,
Miami, FL 33126, son recomendadas para usted:

3. Cuando el cilindro no est en uso, mantenga la

vlvula del cilindro cerrada. Ponga el capote de
proteccin sobre la vlvula si el regulador no
est conectado. Asegure y mueva los cilindros
utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado. Evite
el manejo brusco de los

1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"

2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Welding"

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipo

defectuoso o mal mantenido puede
causar dao o muerte. Por lo tanto:

3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting"
4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon
Arc Gouging and Cutting"
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SIGNIFICADO DE LOS sImbolOs
-- Segn usted avanza en la lectura
de este folleto: Los Smbolos Significan Atencin! Est Alerta! Se
trata de su seguridad.
Significa riesgo inmediato que,
de no ser evadido, puede resultar
inmediatamente en serio dao
personal o la muerte.
Significa el riesgo de un peligro
potencial que puede resultar en
serio dao personal o la muerte.
Significa el posible riesgo que
puede resultar en menores daos
a la persona.

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1.3 Safety - French

INCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- La
chaleur provenant des flammes ou de
l'arc peut provoquer un incendie. Le
laitier incandescent ou les tincelles
peuvent galement provoquer un
incendie ou une explosion. Par consquent :

AVERTISSEMENT : Ces rgles de scurit

ont pour but d'assurer votre protection. Ils
rcapitulent les informations de prcaution
provenant des rfrences dans la section
des Informations de scurit supplmentaires. Avant
de procder l'installation ou d'utiliser l'unit, assurezvous de lire et de suivre les prcautions de scurit cidessous, dans les manuels, les fiches d'information sur la
scurit du matriel et sur les tiquettes, etc. Tout dfaut
d'observer ces prcautions de scurit peut entraner
des blessures graves ou mortelles.

1. loignez suffisamment tous les matriaux combustibles de l'aire de travail et recouvrez les matriaux
avec un revtement protecteur ininflammable. Les
matriaux combustibles incluent le bois, les vtements, la sciure, le gaz et les liquides combustibles,
les solvants, les peintures et les revtements, le
papier, etc.
2. Les tincelles et les projections de mtal incandescent peuvent tomber dans les fissures dans
les planchers ou dans les ouvertures des murs et
dclencher un incendie couvant l'tage infrieur
Assurez-vous que ces ouvertures sont bien protges
des tincelles et du mtal incandescent.
3. N'excutez pas de soudure, de coupe ou autre travail chaud avant d'avoir compltement nettoy la
surface de la pice traiter de faon ce qu'il n'ait
aucune substance prsente qui pourrait produire
des vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques. N'excutez
pas de travail chaud sur des contenants ferms
car ces derniers pourraient exploser.
4. Assurez-vous qu'un quipement d'extinction
d'incendie est disponible et prt servir, tel qu'un
tuyau d'arrosage, un seau d'eau, un seau de sable
ou un extincteur portatif. Assurez-vous d'tre bien
instruit par rapport l'usage de cet quipement.
5. Assurez-vous de ne pas excder la capacit de
l'quipement. Par exemple, un cble de soudage
surcharg peut surchauffer et provoquer un incendie.
6. Une fois les oprations termines, inspectez l'aire de
travail pour assurer qu'aucune tincelle ou projection de mtal incandescent ne risque de provoquer
un incendie ultrieurement. Employez des guetteurs
d'incendie au besoin.
7. Pour obtenir des informations supplmentaires,
consultez le NFPA Standard 51B, "Fire Prevention in
Use of Cutting and Welding Processes", disponible au
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

PROTGEZ-VOUS -- Les processus de

soudage, de coupage et de gougeage
produisent un niveau de bruit lev et
exige l'emploi d'une protection auditive. L'arc, tout
comme le soleil, met des rayons ultraviolets en plus
d'autre rayons qui peuvent causer des blessures la
peau et les yeux. Le mtal incandescent peut causer
des brlures. Une formation relie l'usage des
processus et de l'quipement est essentielle pour
prvenir les accidents. Par consquent:

1. Portez des lunettes protectrices munies d'crans latraux lorsque vous tes dans l'aire de travail, mme
si vous devez porter un casque de soudeur, un cran
facial ou des lunettes tanches.
2. Portez un cran facial muni de verres filtrants et de
plaques protectrices appropries afin de protger
vos yeux, votre visage, votre cou et vos oreilles des
tincelles et des rayons de l'arc lors d'une opration
ou lorsque vous observez une opration. Avertissez
les personnes se trouvant proximit de ne pas regarder l'arc et de ne pas s'exposer aux rayons de l'arc
lectrique ou le mtal incandescent.
3. Portez des gants ignifugis crispin, une chemise
paisse manches longues, des pantalons sans rebord
et des chaussures montantes afin de vous protger des
rayons de l'arc, des tincelles et du mtal incandescent,
en plus d'un casque de soudeur ou casquette pour
protger vos cheveux. Il est galement recommand
de porter un tablier ininflammable afin de vous protger des tincelles et de la chaleur par rayonnement.
4. Les tincelles et les projections de mtal incandescent
risquent de se loger dans les manches retrousses,
les rebords de pantalons ou les poches. Il est recommand de garder boutonns le col et les manches et
de porter des vtements sans poches en avant.
5. Protgez toute personne se trouvant proximit des
tincelles et des rayons de l'arc l'aide d'un rideau ou
d'une cloison ininflammable.
6. Portez des lunettes tanches par dessus vos lunettes
de scurit lors des oprations d'caillage ou de
meulage du laitier. Les cailles de laitier incandescent
peuvent tre projetes des distances considrables.
Les personnes se trouvant proximit doivent galement porter des lunettes tanches par dessus leur
lunettes de scurit.

CHOC LECTRIQUE -- Le contact avec

des pices lectriques ou les pices
de mise la terre sous tension peut
causer des blessures graves ou mortelles. NE PAS utiliser un courant de
soudage c.a. dans un endroit humide, en espace
restreint ou si un danger de chute se pose.
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1. Assurez-vous que le chssis de la source

d'alimentation est branch au systme de mise
la terre de l'alimentation d'entre.
2. Branchez la pice traiter une bonne mise de
terre lectrique.
3. Branchez le cble de masse la pice traiter et
assurez une bonne connexion afin d'viter le risque
de choc lectrique mortel.
4. Utilisez toujours un quipement correctement
entretenu. Remplacez les cbles uss ou endommags.
5. Veillez garder votre environnement sec, incluant
les vtements, l'aire de travail, les cbles, le portelectrode/torche et la source d'alimentation.
6. Assurez-vous que tout votre corps est bien isol
de la pice traiter et des pices de la mise la
terre.
7. Si vous devez effectuer votre travail dans un espace
restreint ou humide, ne tenez vous pas directement sur le mtal ou sur la terre; tenez-vous sur
des planches sches ou une plate-forme isole et
portez des chaussures semelles de caoutchouc.
8. Avant de mettre l'quipement sous tension, isolez
vos mains avec des gants secs et sans trous.
9. Mettez l'quipement hors tension avant d'enlever
vos gants.
10. Consultez ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (list
la page suivante) pour des recommandations
spcifiques concernant les procdures de mise
la terre. Ne pas confondre le cble de masse avec
le cble de mise la terre.

3. Les soudeurs doivent suivre les procdures suivantes

pour minimiser l'exposition aux champs lectriques
et magntiques :
A. Acheminez l'lectrode et les cbles de masse
ensemble. Fixez-les l'aide d'une bande adhsive
lorsque possible.
B. Ne jamais enrouler la torche ou le cble de masse
autour de votre corps.
C. Ne jamais vous placer entre la torche et les cbles
de masse. Acheminez tous les cbles sur le mme
ct de votre corps.
D. Branchez le cble de masse la pice traiter le
plus prs possible de la section souder.
E. Veillez garder la source d'alimentation pour le
soudage et les cbles une distance approprie
de votre corps.
LES VAPEURS ET LES GAZ -- peuvent
causer un malaise ou des dommages
corporels, plus particulirement
dans les espaces restreints. Ne respirez pas les vapeurs et les gaz. Le
gaz de protection risque de causer
l'asphyxie. Par consquent :

CHAMPS LECTRIQUES ET MAGNTIQUES comportent un risque de

danger. Le courant lectrique qui
passe dans n'importe quel conducteur produit des champs lectriques
et magntiques localiss. Le soudage et le courant de coupage crent des champs lectriques
et magntiques autour des cbles de soudage et
l'quipement. Par consquent :
1. Un soudeur ayant un stimulateur cardiaque doit
consulter son mdecin avant d'entreprendre une
opration de soudage. Les champs lectriques et
magntiques peuvent causer des ennuis pour certains stimulateurs cardiaques.
2. L'exposition des champs lectriques et magntiques peut avoir des effets nfastes inconnus pour
la sant.
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1. Assurez en permanence une ventilation adquate

dans l'aire de travail en maintenant une ventilation naturelle ou l'aide de moyens mcanique.
N'effectuez jamais de travaux de soudage, de
coupage ou de gougeage sur des matriaux tels que
l'acier galvanis, l'acier inoxydable, le cuivre, le zinc,
le plomb, le berylliym ou le cadmium en l'absence
de moyens mcaniques de ventilation efficaces. Ne
respirez pas les vapeurs de ces matriaux.
2. N'effectuez jamais de travaux proximit d'une
opration de dgraissage ou de pulvrisation. Lorsque la chaleur
ou le rayonnement de l'arc entre en contact avec les
vapeurs d'hydrocarbure chlor, ceci peut dclencher
la formation de phosgne ou d'autres gaz irritants,
tous extrmement toxiques.
3. Une irritation momentane des yeux, du nez ou de la
gorge au cours d'une opration indique que la ventilation n'est pas adquate. Cessez votre travail afin
de prendre les mesures ncessaires pour amliorer
la ventilation dans l'aire de travail. Ne poursuivez
pas l'opration si le malaise persiste.
4. Consultez ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 ( la page
suivante) pour des recommandations spcifiques
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5. AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit, lorsqu'il est utilis

dans une opration de soudage ou de
coupage, dgage des vapeurs ou des
gaz contenant des chimiques considres par l'tat de la Californie comme
tant une cause des malformations
congnitales et dans certains cas, du
cancer. (California Health & Safety
Code 25249.5 et seq.)

ENTRETIEN DE L'QUIPEMENT -- Un quipement entretenu de faon dfectueuse ou

inadquate peut causer des blessures
graves ou mortelles. Par consquent :
1. Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tches
d'installation, de dpannage et d'entretien un
personnel qualifi. N'effectuez aucune rparation
lectrique moins d'tre qualifi cet effet.
2. Avant de procder une tche d'entretien
l'intrieur de la source d'alimentation, dbranchez
l'alimentation lectrique.
3. Maintenez les cbles, les fils de mise la terre,
les branchements, le cordon d'alimentation et la
source d'alimentation en bon tat. N'utilisez jamais un quipement s'il prsente une dfectuosit
quelconque.
4. N'utilisez pas l'quipement de faon abusive. Gardez
l'quipement l'cart de toute source de chaleur,
notamment des fours, de l'humidit, des flaques
d'eau, de l'huile ou de la graisse, des atmosphres
corrosives et des intempries.
5. Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de scurit et
tous les panneaux de la console et maintenez-les
en bon tat.
6. Utilisez l'quipement conformment son usage
prvu et n'effectuez aucune modification.

MANIPULATION DES CYLINDRES -La manipulation d'un cylindre, sans

observer les prcautions ncessaires,
peut produire des fissures et un
chappement dangereux des gaz.
Une brisure soudaine du cylindre, de la soupape ou
du dispositif de surpression peut causer des blessures graves ou mortelles. Par consquent :
1. Utilisez toujours le gaz prvu pour une opration
et le dtendeur appropri conu pour utilisation
sur les cylindres de gaz comprim. N'utilisez jamais
d'adaptateur. Maintenez en bon tat les tuyaux et
les raccords. Observez les instructions d'opration
du fabricant pour assembler le dtendeur sur un
cylindre de gaz comprim.
2. Fixez les cylindres dans une position verticale,
l'aide d'une chane ou une sangle, sur un chariot
manuel, un chssis de roulement, un banc, un mur,
une colonne ou un support convenable. Ne fixez
jamais un cylindre un poste de travail ou toute autre
dispositif faisant partie d'un circuit lectrique.
3. Lorsque les cylindres ne servent pas, gardez les
soupapes fermes. Si le dtendeur n'est pas branch, assurez-vous que le bouchon de protection de
la soupape est bien en place. Fixez et dplacez les
cylindres l'aide d'un chariot manuel appropri.
Toujours manipuler les cylindres avec soin.
4. Placez les cylindres une distance approprie
de toute source de chaleur, des tincelles et des
flammes. Ne jamais amorcer l'arc sur un cylindre.
5. Pour de l'information supplmentaire, consultez
CGA Standard P-1, "Precautions for Safe Handling
of Compressed Gases in Cylinders", mis votre disposition par le Compressed Gas Association, 1235
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.

INFORMATIONS SUPPLMENTAIRES RELATIVES LA SCURIT -- Pour obtenir de

l'information supplmentaire sur les rgles
de scurit observer pour l'quipement
de soudage l'arc lectrique et le coupage,
demandez un exemplaire du livret "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding,
Cutting and Gouging", Form 52-529.
Les publications suivantes sont galement recommandes et mises votre disposition par l'American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami, FL 33126 :
1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"
2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Welding"
3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting"
4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon
Arc Gouging and Cutting"
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SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLES

Ce symbole, utilis partout dans ce manuel,
signifie "Attention" ! Soyez vigilant ! Votre
scurit est en jeu.

DANGER
Signifie un danger immdiat. La situation peut
entraner des blessures graves ou mortelles.

AVERTISSEMENT
Signifie un danger potentiel qui peut entraner des
blessures graves ou mortelles.

ATTENTION
Signifie un danger qui peut entraner des blessures
corporelles mineures.

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

10 to 36 amperes for marking

30 to 360 amperes cutting current range
Forced air cooled
Solid state DC power
Input voltage protection
Local or remote front panel control
Thermal switch protection for main transformer and power semiconductor components
Top lifting eyes or base forklift clearance for transport
Parallel supplemental power source capabilities to extend current output range.

2.2 General Specifications

EPP-360 460V,
60Hz

EPP-360 575V,
CSA, 60Hz

0558006832

0558006833

Part Number
Voltage

200 VDC

Current range DC (marking)

Output
Current range DC (cutting)
(100 % duty cycle)
Power

10A to 36A
30A to 360A
72 KW

* Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)

360 VDC

Voltage (3-phase)

460V

575V

Current (3- phase)

115A RMS

92A RMS

60 HZ

60 HZ

KVA

91.6 KVA

91.6 KVA

Power

82.5 KW

82.5 KW

90.0 %

90.0 %

150A

125A

Frequency
Input

Power Factor
Input Fuse Rec.

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2.3 Dimensions and Weight

47.25
(1200 mm)

23.75
(603.25 mm)

40.75
(1035 mm)

Weight = 1085 lb

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3.1 General

WARNING

Failure To Follow Instructions Could Lead To Death, Injury

Or Damaged Property. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or property damage. You must comply with local, state and national electrical and safety codes.

3.2 Unpacking

Inspect for transit damage immediately upon receipt.

Remove all components from shipping container and check for loose parts in container.
Inspect louvers for air obstructions.

3.3 Placement

A minimum of 1 meter (3 ft.) clearance on front and back for cooling air flow.
Plan for top panel and side panels having to be removed for maintenance, cleaning and inspection.
Locate the EPP-360 relatively close to a properly fused electrical power supply.
Keep area beneath power source clear for cooling air flow.
Environment should be relatively free of dust, fumes and excessive heat. These factors will affect cooling efficiency.

caution

Conductive dust and dirt inside power source may cause arc flashover. Equipment damage may occur. Electrical shorting may occur if
dust is allowed to build-up inside power source.
See maintenance section.

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3.4 Input Power Connection
Electric Shock Can Kill!
Provide maximum protection against electrical shock.
Before any connections are made inside the machine, open
the line wall disconnect switch to turn power off.

WARNING
3.4.1 Primary Power

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

Recommended input conductor and line fuse sizes:

Input at Rated Load
Volts

Amperes

Input and Ground

conductor* CU/
mm2 (AWG)

Time delay
Fuse size
(amperes)

460

115

35 (2)*

150

575

92

35 (2)*

125

Rated load is output of 360A at 200V

* Sizes per National Electrical Code for a 90 C (194 F) rated copper conductors @ 40 C (104 F) ambient. Not
more than three conductors in raceway or cable. Local codes should be followed if they specify sizes other
than those listed above.
To estimate the input current for a wide range of output conditions, use the formula below.
Input current =

NOTICE

(V arc) x (I arc) x 0.73

(V line)

Dedicated power line may be necessary.

EPP-360 is equipped with line voltage compensation but to avoid
impaired performance due to an overloaded circuit, a dedicated
power line may be required.

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3.4.2 Input Conductors

Customer supplied
May consist either of heavy rubber covered copper conductors (three power and one ground) or run
in solid or flexible conduit.
Sized according to the chart.

3.4.3 Input Connection Procedure

WARNING

Improper Grounding Can Result In Death or Injury.

Chassis must be connected to an approved electrical
ground. Be sure ground lead is NOT connected to any primary terminal.

Chassis Ground

Primary Terminals

Power Input Cable Access Opening (Rear Panel)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Remove small rear panel of the EPP-360.

Thread cables through the access opening in the rear panel.
Secure cables with strain relief at the access opening.
Connect the ground lead to the stud on the chassis.
Connect the power leads to the primary terminals.
Connect the input conductors to the line (wall) disconnect.
Before applying power, replace the rear cover panel.
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3.5 Output Connections

WARNING

Electric Shock Can Kill! Dangerous Voltage And Current!

Any time working around a plasma power source with covers removed:

DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AT THE LINE (WALL) DISCONNECT.

HAVE A QUALIFIED PERSON CHECK THE OUTPUT BUS BARS (POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE) WITH A VOLTMETER.

3.5.1 Output Cables (customer supplied)

Choose plasma cutting output cables (customer supplied) on the basis of one 4/0 AWG, 600 volt insulated copper cable for each 400 amps of output current.

Note:

Do not use 100 volt insulated welding cable.

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3.5.2 Output Connection Procedure

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 front
panel.
3. Connect cables to designated terminals mounted inside the power source using UL listed pressure wire connectors.
4. Close front access panel.
Front Access
Panel Closed

Front Access
Panel Opened

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

3.6.1 Connections for Two EPP-360s in Parallel

Note:

Primary power source has the electrode (-) conductor jumpered. The supplemental power
source has the work (+) jumpered.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Connect the negative (-) output cables to the arc starter box (high frequency generator).
Connect the positive (+) output cables to the workpiece.
Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors between the power sources.
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 sources.
6. 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.

EPP-360

EPP-360

Supplemental
Power Source
electrode
work
(-)
(+)

Primary Power
Source
work
(+)

pilot arc

electrode
(-)

P/S Parallel Control Cable

Control cable to water cooler

CNC
Control
Cable
1 - 14 AWG 600V
lead to pilot arc connection in arc starter
box (h.f. generator)

2 - 4/0 600V
positive leads
to workpiece

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2 - 4/0 600V
negative leads
in arc starter box
(h.f. generator)

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

Do not operate the EPP-360 with Covers Removed. High

voltage components are exposed increasing shock hazard. Internal components may be damaged because cooling fans will lose efficiency.

WARNING

Electric Shock Can Kill!

Exposed Electrical Conductors Can Be Hazardous!
Do not leave electrically hot conductors exposed. When
disconnecting the supplemental power source from the
primary, verify the correct cables were disconnected. Insulate the disconnected ends.

WARNING

When two power sources are connected in parallel and

one of the two is not powered, or if the paralleling cable
does not connect the two, the negative electrode conductor must be disconnected from the supplemental power
source and the plumbing box. Failure to do this will leave
the supplemental electrically hot, unsafe, as well as inoperative.
Connections for parallel installation of two EPP-360 power sources with only one power source in operation.
EPP-360

EPP-360

Supplemental
Power Source

Primary Power
Source

work

electrode

work

electrode

P/S Parallel Control

Cable

2 - 4/0 600V
positive leads
to workpiece

Disconnect negative
connection from secondary power source
and insulate to convert from two to one
power source

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Control cable to
water cooler

2 - 4/0 600V
negative leads
in arc starter box
(h.f. generator)

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3.6.2 Marking with Two Parallel EPP-360s
Two EPP-360s, connected in parallel, and can be used for marking down to 10A and cutting from 30A up to
720A.

OPERATION OF TWO PARALLEL EPP-360S:

1. Provide start/stop, Cut/Mark, HI CURRENT logic signals and either logic or analog inputs to control the pilot
current signals to primary unit for both cutting and marking. When marking, both power sources are powered up, but the mark signal disables the output of the supplemental power source.

3.7 Interface Cable Connectors

E-Stop Connector

Remote Control (CNC)

Parallel Power Source

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

GRN/YEL

RED #4

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

GRN/YEL

RED #4

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

3.7.4 Power Source Parallel Control Cable

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WARNING

Dangerous Voltages and Current! Electric Shock Can Kill!

Before operation, ensure installation and grounding procedures have been followed. Do not operate this equipment with covers removed.

4.1 EPP-360 Block Diagram

Control
Power
Fuses

460V/575V 3 ~
Input

Soft
Start
Relay

Main
Contactor

Main
Transformer

3~
Rectifier

1~
Control
Transformer

Relay / Interface
Board

3 x 2 Ohm
300 Watt
Resistors

IGBT Driver
Board
Main Control
Board

2 x 6000uf
450V
Capacitors

4 x 400 Amp
IGBTs

Inductor

Front Panel
Display

Output

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CNC
Interface
&
Isolation

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4.2 Control Panel

E

B
A
C

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4.2 Control Panel (cont.)

A - Preset / Operate Switch
Center position = will show actual cut parameters
Up position = Pilot Arc Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode
Down position = Cut Current Preset for either the Panel or Remote mode
B - Over Temp
Indicator illuminates when power source has overheated.
C - Fault
Indicator 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.
E - Panel Remote Switch
Controls the location of current control.
Place in the PANEL position for control using the current potentiometer.
Place in REMOTE position for control from an external signal (CNC).
F - Meters
Displays voltage and amperage when cutting. The ammeter can be activated when not cutting to view an estimation of the cutting/marking current or pilot arc current before cutting begins. See A 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-A
and J4-B. The contact opens after the E-stop button is pushed. This provides a signal to the plasma control that
the power source is in an E-stop condition.
H - E-Stop Button
The E-stop button operates the E-stop switch. When the button is pushed in an E-stop condition exists which
prevents the power source from providing output even when a start signal is provided.
J - CB1 - 3 amp
Circuit breaker for 115 vac to CNC.

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4.3 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 reference signal fed into connector J1.
When using a remote signal, 1 volt corresponds to 36 amps, and 360 amps corresponds to a signal of 10.00
VDC.
The EPP-360 defaults to the Cutting Mode of operation unless the command signal from a remote control for
Marking 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 from
0 amps through 36 amps using the remote current reference signal fed into connector J1. In the Panel Marking
mode, the output current can be adjusted from 0 - 18 amps using the panel potentiometer, as the unit is shipped.
If 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 3.6 amps, and 36A corresponds to a signal of 10.00 VDC.
4.3.1. 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 Panel/Remote switch to Panel position. Used with
a limited capability CNC that can only provide a start/stop signal to the power source. The microcontroller in
the power source will accept the analog setting from the panel potentiometer as the cut current information.
Based on this value it will calculate the initial current value, the pilot arc and the upslope time. The cut value
and P.A. value can be displayed prior to cutting by moving the spring return switch on the power source to
the cut current preset, and the pilot arc preset positions. If the pilot arc current is deemed insufficient, the
CNC can increase it by providing inputs on the PA0 and PA1 control leads. The increased values are as follows:
PA0

PA1

off

off

no change

on

off

value increased by 12.5%

off

on

value increased by 25%

on

on

value increased by 37.5%

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24 CONDUCTOR CABLE

CABLE
WIRE ID
RED 01

15V

15V CNC
COMMON

0 TO 10V

PLASMA START

RED 04

RED 05
RED 06

RED 10

10K

115V AC NEUTRAL

Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)

RED 11

ARC ON

PA CURRENT SELECT

PA CURRENT SELECT

F
G

CNC +15V DC

MASTER SELECT 10K

CURRENT REF COM

WC LEVEL (ON W/ LEVEL OK)

CUT CURRENT REF

PLASMA START

OPEN FOR INTERNAL CONTROL

CLOSED FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL

20K
10K

PA CURRENT REF

ARC ON

RED 14

Q PA0

RED 15

RED 16

RED 17
FOR LO: Icut = (36) X (Vcut cur ref)
CURRENT HI/LO FOR HI: Icut = (72) X (Vcut cur ref)
CLOSED FOR 720A; OPEN FOR 360A
RED 18
(PARALLEL OPERATION ONLY)
not used

24V AC

K4

E-STOP
E-STOP

20K

PA CURRENT REF
Ipa = (4.5) X (Vpa cur ref) RED 13

MASTER CURRENT

MARK MODE SELECT

CUT CURRENT REF

RED 12

POWER SOURCE FAULT

WC FLOW FAULT: ON WITH FLOW OK

RED 03

RED 07
MASTER SELECT - CONNECT H TO R (ALWAYS PRESENT)
RED 08
CNC ANALOG COMMON
WC LEVEL: OFF
RED 09
WITH FAULT

0 TO 10V

RED 19

RED 20
RED 21

PA CURRENT SELECT

not used

PROCESS CONTROL SELECTION

POWER SOURCE FAULT

ON WITH FAULT

GRN/YEL

PA1

10K

RED 23

10K

115V AC H

HI RANGE (720A)

RED 22

PA CURRENT SELECT

10K

10K

10K

24V

PS 24V DC COMMON
HALL TRANSDUCER

MASTER OUTPUT CURRENT

SIGNAL 1.0V = 100A
CHASSIS

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FUSE

E-STOP: ISOLATED CONTACT

CLOSED TO RUN

PA ON

115V AC

MARK MODE SELECT

CLOSED FOR MARKING
I mark = (3.6) X (Vcut cur ref)

RED 02

115V AC NEUTRAL

WC FLOW FAULT: OFF WITH LO FLOW

EPP-360

CNC +15V DC

PA ON

CNC

24CONDUCTOR
CONNECTOR

Plasma System Control

24V DC
COMMON

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The table used to calculate the initial current, pilot current and upslope values are stored in the micro and contains the following information:
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

If values other than the table values are used for the cut current, the corresponding values are calculated assuming a linear slope for all the required parameters.
2. Remote Mode a. Partial CNC operation - (CNC cable pin V open, open for internal control) In this mode of operation the
panel/remote switch needs to be in the remote position. The CNC should be providing the cut current reference and start/stop signal to the power source. Based on the cut reference the micro in the power source will
compute the initial current, pilot current and upslope time.
b. Remote with Full CNC Mode - (CNC cable pin V closed, closed for external control) Panel/remote switch
on the power source is set to remote. The CNC should activate the input labeled full CNC control on pin
V of the interconnect cable. In this mode all parameters are controlled by the CNC, including start current,
pilot current and sloping times. The control of the pilot current can be done either by logic inputs or by an
analog input. If the analog input is less than 0.5 volts the power source will use the logic inputs PA0 and PA1
to provide the requested pilot arc current, based on the following combination:
PA0

PA1

Pilot current in amp

open

open

10

closed

open

20

open

closed

30

closed

closed

40

If the analog reference is used, 10 VDC will provide 45 amps or 1 V = 4.5 amps.
Marking - Can be done in both panel and remote mode and requires the mark mode select input to be closed
by the CNC. In the panel mode the maximum marking current (set by the panel potentiometer) is 36 amps.
If SW1-1 (which is open on the control board) is closed, the range becomes 0 -18 amps max. In the remote
mode the marking current is set by the main reference input and 10 VDC will provide 36 amps or 1 V = 3.6
amps of marking current.
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4.3.2. Multiple Power Sources

1. Parallel Mode of operation - Connect power sources together as shown in section 3.6. Set the panel/remote
switches 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 HI CURRENT (pin T) on the CNC cable. In
this manner a maximum current of 720 amps can be provided for an analog input of 10 VDC from the CNC. If the
HI CURRENT input is deactivated the supplemental power source will not provide any output even though it is
connected to the primary power source. In marking mode only the primary power source will supply the marking current. If alternating marking and cutting operations are done, the HI CURRENT input can be maintained
and the mark input will control whether both or only one power source will provide output current. The marking
current range is from 10 to 36 amps and the cut current range is from 30 to 720 amps.

4.4 Sequence of Operation

A. Apply power by closing the line (wall) switch. The EPP-360 does not contain its own power On/Off switch.
Once power is supplied, the EPP-360 display board will display EPP-360 briefly, followed by the display Pr
x.xx, indicating the software program revision number, then 0 amps and 0 volts.
B. Select Panel / Remote setting for current control depending on whether your CNC has remote current control capability.
1. If using the Panel mode, the selected cutting current may be viewed by holding the front panel switch
in the Cut Current Preset position. In the Panel mode, the Pilot Arc Current, Initial Current, and Upslope Time are determined by the power source based on the selected cutting current. The selected
Pilot Arc Current can be viewed by holding the front panel switch in the PA Current Preset position. See
section 4.2 Control Panel.
2. If using the Remote mode, there are two possible modes of operation.
a. The default mode is similar to the Panel mode with the exception that the cutting current command is supplied by the CNC instead of the front panel potentiometer. Scaling of the remote current command is 1.0 V DC = 36 amps. This mode is useful if the CNC does not have the capability
of controlling the initial current and sloping of the output. For remote control connections see the
CNC interface diagram.
b. If your CNC has the capability of controlling Initial Current and Slopes, place the Panel/Remote switch
in Remote and supply a contact closure between pins R and V of the CNC interface connector.
In this mode the CNC must supply the analog signal to control Initial Current, Upslope, and Cut Current level. Scaling is the same as default mode. Pilot Arc current will be controlled by a second 0 10
V DC analog signal, if available, or by supplying a binary coded signal as defined in the CNC interface
diagram. 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 rates,
and torch height etc.
D. If for any reason cutting or marking fails to initiate, the EPP-360 should display an error code indicating the
reason for the shutdown. See Help Codes in the troubleshooting section.

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5.1 General

WARNING
WARNING
caution

Electric Shock Can Kill!

Shut off power at the line (wall) disconnect before attempting any maintenance.
Eye Hazard When Using Compressed Air To Clean.

Wear approved eye protection with side shields when cleaning the
power source.
Use only low pressure air.

Maintenance On This Equipment Should Only Be Performed By

Trained Personnel.

5.2 Cleaning
Regularly scheduled cleaning of the power source is required to help keep the unit running trouble free. The
frequency of cleaning depends on environment and use.
1. Turn power off at wall disconnect.
2. Remove side panels.
3. 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.

caution

Air restrictions may cause EPP-360 to over heat.

Thermal Switches may be activated causing interruption of function.
Do not use air filters on this unit.
Keep air passages clear of dust and other obstructions.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard!

Be sure to replace any covers removed during cleaning
before turning power back on.

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WARNING
caution

Electric Shock Can Kill!

Do not permit untrained persons to inspect or repair this
equipment. Electrical work must be performed by an experienced electrician.
Stop work immediately if power source does not work properly.
Have only trained personnel investigate the cause.
Use only recommended replacement parts.

6.1 Troubleshooting
Check the problem against the symptoms in the following troubleshooting guide. The remedy may be quite
simple. 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 wiring 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 schematics
and checking the various components. A volt-ohmmeter will be necessary for some of these checks.

6.2 Troubleshooting Guide

As the unit is powered up, the display should show EPP-360 for one second and then show the program number
such as: Pr 3.01 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 panel.
If the unit shows Error 5 after the program number display times out, look for a closed start switch. To reset the
unit simply open the start switch. At this point the display should show 0s in both windows. If the power source
is not connected to a CNC at power up, the emergency stop relay (K4) in the power source is not energized, preventing 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 respond
to a start signal until its master select input (pin H on J1) is connected to the HOT side of 115 input (master
select input). This connection is handled in the CNC to primary supply cable. Note all inputs from the CNC are
relay 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 mode
and will shut down with an error indication if the condition is not satisfactory: Errors 1, 3, 4, 5, 9 or 12 (See 6.3
Help code list).
As the start switch is activated and the unit is being prepared for cutting, additional conditions are being monitored. The resulting error conditions are as follows: Error 2, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 or 113 (See 6.3 Help code
list).

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6.3 Help Code list
HELP CODES
01 LINE VOLT, IDLE

08 TORCH ERROR

15 BUS CHARGER FAILURE

02 LINE VOLT, CUTTING

09 OCV OVER 40V, IDLE

17 IGBT DRIVER ERROR

03 CONTROL BIAS

10 OCV OVER 70V, STARTUP

18 CUT/MARK VOLTAGE TOO LOW

04 THERMAL (SWITCH OPEN)

12 1 OPERATION, SHUTDOWN

19 SLAVE P/S NOT DETECTED

05 START ON POWER UP

13 OCV FAILURE

20 SHORTED IGBT, BUS CHARGED

06 FAIL TO FIRE

14 AMBIENT TEMP

113 SLAVE P/S ERROR

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, board
should be replaced.

Error 4

Thermal switch has opened. Unit is disabled until overheated component cools down. Look for fans not
working 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 be
functional until start signal is removed and then reapplied.

Error 6

Ignition did not take place during the 10 seconds allowed for arc ignition.
Note: This should rarely occur since the CNC has a much shorter time allowed for the ignition time and
will 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 torch.

Error 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 IGBTs, 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 & 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 resistors
defective

Error 16

Not used

Error 17

IGBT driver board error.

Error 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.

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6.4 Fault Isolation
6.4.1 Fans Not Working
Problem
All 3 fans do not run

1 or 2 fans do not run.

Possible Cause

Action

This is normal when not cutting.

Fans run only when Contactor On None
signal is received.
Broken or disconnected wire in fan
Repair wire.
motor circuit.
Faulty fan(s)

Replace fans

6.4.2 Torch Will Not Fire

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

Remote control removes the start

signal when the main arc transfers to
the work.
Place Panel/Remote switch in Panel
position
Panel/Remote
switch
in
Remote
with
Main Arc Transfers to the work with a
short pop, placing only a small dimple no remote control of the current
in the work.
Check for current reference signal
Remote current control present but between J and L on 24 pin receptacle should be between 0.5 - 10 volts
signal missing.
(10 volts = 360 amps)
Current pot set too low.

Increase current pot setting.

Open connection between the power

Repair connection
source positive output and the work.
Pilot current and/or start current should
Arc does not start. There is no arc at the be increased for better starts when
Increase pilot current. (Refer to process
torch. Open circuit voltage is OK.
using consumables for 100A or higher
data included in torch manuals)
(Refer to process data included in torch
manuals)
Faulty PCB1

Replace PCB1

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replacement parts

7.0 Replacement Parts

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

7.2 Ordering
To ensure proper operation, it is recommended that only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with this
equipment. 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 phone
numbers.

EPP-360 Information
Part Number

EPP-360 460V,
60Hz

EPP-360 575V,
CSA, 60Hz

0558006832

0558006833

Note

Items listed in the following Bill of Materials that do not have a part number
shown are not available from ESAB as a replaceable item and cannot be
ordered. Descriptions are shown for reference only. Please use local retail
hardware outlets as a source for these items.

Note
Replacement Parts, Schematics and Wiring Diagrams are
printed on 279.4mm x 431.8mm (11 x 17) paper and are
included inside the back cover of this manual.
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revision history
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Original release - 01/2008.

Revision 02/2008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM, various other minor changes.
Revision 06/2008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM, various other minor changes.
Revision 09/2008 - Updated replacement parts and BOM.
Revision 04/2009 - Updated replacement parts and BOM.

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