Tweco Merlin 6000 Plasma Cutting CE Slave Power Supply - Manual (Page 15)

Manual 0-2603 2-1 INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION &
DESCRIPTION
2.01 Scope of Manual
This manual contains descriptions, operating instructions
and basic maintenance procedures for the Merlin 6000
Plasma Cutting CE Slave Power Supply. Service of this
equipment is restricted to Thermal Dynamics trained per-
sonnel; unqualified personnel are strictly cautioned
against attempting repairs or adjustments not covered in
this manual, at the risk of voiding the Warranty.
Read this manual thoroughly. A complete understand-
ing of the characteristics and capabilities of this equip-
ment will assure the dependable operation for which it
was designed.
NOTE
This Manual may include references to the Power
Supply revision letter(s). There are old style and
new style data tags that may be encounted. The
old style data tag has the revision letter(s) at the
end of the serial number. The new style data tag
has the revision letter(s) in an area marked 'Rev'.
2.02 General Description
The Slave Power Supply may be connected in parallel to
double the the cutting current of the Merlin 6000 or Mer-
lin 6000GST Master Power Supply. All signal inputs/
outputs, gas, and torch connections are still connected to
the Master Power Supply when the Slave Power Supply
is used. The Slave Power Supply has the same power
circuits as the Master Power Supply. A second Master
Power Supply can also be used as a Slave Unit when con-
nected to the Master Power Supply. The equipment will
automatically be configured when the parallel cable is
installed.
NOTES
Refer to the Merlin 6000 Plasma Cutting CE Mas-
ter Power Supply Operating Manual 0-2601 for
more information on the Master Power Supply.
Refer to the Merlin 6000GST Plasma Cutting CE
Master Power Supply Operating Manual 0-2653
for more information on the Master Power Sup-
ply.
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Figure 2-1 Slave Power Supply
A typical system configuration will contain the follow-
ing:
• One CE Master Power Supply with Running Gear
• One CE Slave Power Supply with Running Gear
• Arc Starter Box
• Maximizer 300 Machine Torch with Leads and
Mounting Assembly
• Torch Supply Leads Components
• Parallel Cable
• Maximizer 300 Spare Parts Kit
• 25 ft (7.6 m) Work Cable and Ring Lug
• Optional Air Line Filter Assembly (or) High Pres-
sure Regulators for Master Power Supply
NOTE
Refer to Section 2.05 for complete list of Power
Supply Options and Accessories.