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Appendix 2: sequence of operation (block diagram) – Tweco FP-55 User Manual

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APPENDIX 2: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

(BLOCK DIAGRAM)

ACTION

ON/OFF switch

to OFF

RESULT

All indicators off.

Power supply fans off.

ACTION

RUN/SET

switch to RUN.

RESULT

Gas flow stops.

GAS indicator off.

ACTION

Torch moved within

transfer distance of workpiece.

RESULT

Main arc transfer.

Pilot arc off.

ACTION

Torch deactivated (by torch switch

release or by remote device).

RESULT

Main arc stops.

(Power supply enable signal removed)

Gas flows (10 seconds)

NOTE - If torch is activated during

post-flow, pilot arc will immediately restart.

If torch is within transfer distance

(1/4 in/6.4mm) of workpiece, main arc

will transfer.

After post-flow:

Gas solenoid closes, gas flow stops.

GAS indicator off.

ACTION

Close external

disconnect switch.

RESULT

Power to system.

ACTION

RUN/SET switch

to SET.

RESULT

Gas solenoid open,

gas flows to set pressure.

GAS indicator on.

ACTION

Torch moved away

from work (while

still activated).

RESULT

Main arc stops.

Pilot arc automatically

restarts.

PILOT ARC

ACTION

ON/OFF switch

to ON.

RESULT

AC indicator blinks for 8

seconds then steady on.

Fans on.

Pilot relay closes.

Power circuit ready.

ACTION

Protect eyes and

activate torch.

RESULT

Gas flows (2 seconds).

After gas pre-flow:

DC indicator on.

Pilot arc established

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ACTION

Open external

disconnect.

RESULT

No power to system