General
General remarks
The PlasmaModule holder is required to operate the PlasmaModule 10.
The PlasmaModule 10 is fitted to the PlasmaModule holder. The PlasmaModule holder also holds the interconnecting hosepack for the TIG power source.
Connections for water flow, water return and plasma welding torch control can also be found on the PlasmaModule holder.
The socket on the underside allows the user to place the PlasmaModule holder onto any Fronius swivel pin, thus allowing the holder to be pivoted.
General remarks
The PlasmaModule holder is required to operate the PlasmaModule 10.
The PlasmaModule 10 is fitted to the PlasmaModule holder. The PlasmaModule holder also holds the interconnecting hosepack for the TIG power source.
Connections for water flow, water return and plasma welding torch control can also be found on the PlasmaModule holder.
The socket on the underside allows the user to place the PlasmaModule holder onto any Fronius swivel pin, thus allowing the holder to be pivoted.
Application areas
The PlasmaModule holder is used along with the PlasmaModule 10 in manual and automated plasma applications.
Scope of supply
PlasmaModule holder - scope of supply
| (1) | PlasmaModule holder |
| (2) | Side panel |
| (3) | Fastening clamp |
Not shown:
14 x Taptite M5 x 10 mm screws | |
7 x Taptite M5 x 16 mm screws | |
1 x M8 x 20 mm hexagon nut | |
1 x A8 washer |
Options
PlasmaModule 10 holder with optional flow watchdog
Connections and mechanical components
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device and all system components.
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device and all system components.
Connections and mechanical components
| (1) | Power cable bushing |
| (2) | Torch control connection for connecting the plasma welding torch control cable |
| (3) | Water flow connection (colour-coded black) for connecting the plasma welding torch water flow hose |
| (4) | Water return connection (colour-coded red) for connecting the plasma welding torch water return hose |
| (5) | Socket for swivel pin |
| (6) | Torch control extension for connecting the interconnecting hosepack control cable |
| (7) | Hosepack bushing |
Before commissioning
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device and all system components.
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device and all system components.
Utilisation in accordance with „intended purpose“
The machine is intended exclusively for use together with the PlasmaModule 10.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be „not in accordance with the intended purpose“. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use.
- following all the instructions given in this manual
- performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work.
Setup requirements
WARNING!
Danger from machines falling or toppling over.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
Place equipment on an even, firm floor in such a way that it remains stable, or ensure that it is located securely on a swivel pin.
Start-up
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from electric current.
An electric shock can be fatal. If TIG power sources or the PlasmaModule 10 are plugged into the mains electricity supply during installation, there is a high risk of very serious injury and damage.
No work must be carried out unless the mains switches on the TIG power source and PlasmaModule 10 are in the „O“ position
No work must be carried out unless the TIG power source and PlasmaModule 10 are disconnected from the mains power supply.
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from electric current.
An electric shock can be fatal. If TIG power sources or the PlasmaModule 10 are plugged into the mains electricity supply during installation, there is a high risk of very serious injury and damage.
No work must be carried out unless the mains switches on the TIG power source and PlasmaModule 10 are in the „O“ position
No work must be carried out unless the TIG power source and PlasmaModule 10 are disconnected from the mains power supply.
Fitting interconnecting hosepack to the Plasma-Module holder
Feeding in the interconnecting hosepack components
1Feed the components of the interconnecting hosepack through the hosepack bushing into the PlasmaModule holder in the following order:
a) Power cable
b) Control lead
c) Water pipes
a) Power cable
b) Control lead
c) Water pipes
IMPORTANT! The power cable must protrude at least 500 mm out of the hosepack.
Pushing back the strain relief device and hosepack
2Only if the power cable protrudes less than 500 mm out of the hosepack:
- Loosen screw (1) on the interconnecting hosepack strain relief device (2)
- Push strain relief device and hosepack back until the power cable protrudes at least 500 mm out of the hosepack
- Re-tighten screw on the strain relief device
Fitting the strain relief device
3Fit interconnecting hosepack strain relief device to the PlasmaModule holder using 3 Taptite M5 x 16 mm screws
Fitting the power cable
Feeding the power cable through bushing
1Feed power cable through the power cable bushing so that the power cable protrudes approx. 10 mm out of the PlasmaModule holder.
Fastening the power cable using fastening clamp
2Fasten power cable to the Plasma-Module holder using fastening clamp and 4 Taptite M5 x 10 mm screws
Connecting hoses, leads and pipes of the interconnecting hosepack
Connecting the control cable
1Connect control cable of interconnecting hosepack to torch control extension
Routing the control cable around the swivel pin socket
2Route control cable and torch control extension around the swivel pin socket
Connecting the water hoses
3Connect water pipes of the interconnecting hosepack to the water pipes on the PlasmaModule holder according to the coloured markings.
Fitting the side panels
1Fit each side panel using 5 Taptite M5 x 10 mm screws
Place Plasma-Module holder on swivel pin
Removing the rear slide rails (1) when fitting to twinhead mount
IMPORTANT! If fitting the PlasmaModule holder to the twin-head mount: remove the rear left-hand and right-hand slide rails (1) from the underside of the PlasmaModule holder
Positioning the swivel pin holder over the swivel pin
1 Position PlasmaModule holder with the swivel pin socket directly above the swivel pin
2 Lower swivel pin socket onto swivel pin
Fixing the swivel pin holder to the swivel pin
3If possible fix PlasmaModule holder to the swivel pin using M8 x 20 mm hexagon nut
Connecting PlasmaModule holder to Plasma-Module 10
Connecting PlasmaModule holder to PlasmaModule 10
Only if PlasmaModule 10 flow watchdog is installed:
1Remove cover from underside of PlasmaModule 10
2Pull plug out of PlasmaModule 10
3Connect PlasmaModule 10 flow watchdog plug to PlasmaModule 10 plug
4Place PlasmaModule 10 onto Plasma-Module holder
5Fasten PlasmaModule 10 to Plasma-Module holder using 4 Taptite M5 x 16 mm screws