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BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual This operating manual provides the basic knowledge required for plasma cutting, as well as highlighting important areas of how to operate the BOC Smoothcut Plasma Cutting machine. With normal use and by following these recommended steps, your BOC Smoothcut Plasma Cutting machine can provide you with years of trouble‑free service.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines and Precautions This product is not intended for household or general use. This product is to be used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes by qualified welders in a workplace where occupational health and safety legislation applies.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual Health Hazard Information Electrical Shock The actual process of plasma cutting is one that can cause a variety of • Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts. hazards. All appropriate safety equipment should be worn at all times, •...
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual Switch on to electrical safety for single‑phase equipment BOC welding machines are designed and manufactured to conform to IEC 60974 or AS 60974. This Standard not only covers the machine but also the input cable and plug requirements including the size of the plug that should be used.
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BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual How important is the correct input cable and plug on a welding machine? The size of the plug depends on a formula that to understand input and output currents and to not only uses the maximum current draw but make sure that the input circuit is correctly rated ✓...
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 2.0 Product Overview Introduction This series of cutting machine adopts advanced inverter technology, using the IGBT of high-power device, the current of 50/60Hz frequency is transformed into stable cutting output current, and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology is used to obtain constant current characteristics and excellent cutting process effect.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 4.0 Operating Controls Smoothcut Plasma 100 Air flow time control Thermal overload indicator Cutting/Gourging switch & Indicator Fault indicator 2T/4T mode switch & Indicator Amperage Indicator Cutting/Air check switch & Indicator Amperage control Torch connector Work return lead connector...
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BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual Name Description Over temperature Indicator Over-heat/low air pressure/lost phase protect indicator. Fault indicator Over-current indicator. Current meter Post air flow adjusting knob Current adjustment knob Function Used for switching between functions, such as 2T/4T, Switch Button cutting and air flow check.
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BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual Back Panel of 100A 2. Control signal socket The pin 1 and pin 2 indicate ARC ignition signal for output, the pin 3 and pin 4 indicate start signal for input. 3. ARC voltage signal socket The pin 1 indicates positive “+”, the pin 2 indicates negative “-”.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 5.0 Technical Specifications 5.1 Specifications Smoothcut 100A Part No. CUT100A Power voltage 3 phase AC440V±15% Frequency 50/60 Hz Rated input current 21.6 A No load voltage 320 V Cutting Gouging Duty cycle (40°C) 100% 100 A 95 A...
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 6.0 Installing your Plasma Machine Plasma Cutting Set-Up Install cutting machine Air source should supply suitable pressure, flow and be dry. The plasma cutter is equipped with power voltage compensation equipment. When power voltage fluctuates between ±15% of rated Install the central plug to the socket in the panel and fix it clockwise.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual STEP 1 ‑ Installing the CNC plug STEP 3 ‑ Installing the CNC plug 4-pin 2-pin STEP 2 ‑ Installing the CNC plug STEP 4 - Installing the CNC plug 2 small notches Signal terminals 1 larger notch 4-pin 2-pin 6.2 Installing the CNC plug CNC plug is required when the machine is used with automatic cutting equipment.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual Arc voltage output scale 6.3 Adjust the output scale of arc voltage (when the machine is used with automatic cutting equipment) DANGER The operation must be carried out by dealers or our technical personnel, or personnel with professional qualification and relevant knowledge and skills.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 7.0 Air Regulator Installation and Operation Back Panel of 100A Air Pressure adjustment knob Mounting bracket Air inlet connector Pressure Indicating dial Vapour collection container Air hose Vapour drain plug Machine inlet connector Installing the Air Pressure Regulator An air pressure regulator assembly is included with all BOC Smoothcut Plasma Cutters.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 8.0 Smoothcut Plasma Cutters Typical Plasma Cutting Set-Up Cross Section of Plasma Torch Power On/Off switch (on back) Main power supply Pressure regulating control valve (on back) Electrode Amperage control knob Air compressor (sold seperately) Torch connector Constricting nozzle...
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 9.0 Periodic Maintenance WARNING Only authorised electricians should carry out repairs and internal servicing. The working environment or amount of use the machine receives should be taken into consideration when planning maintenance frequency of your BOC Plasma Cutter.
BOC Smoothcut 100A Operating manual 10.0 Warranty Information 10.1 Terms of Warranty The warranty is void if: • Changes are made to the product without the approval of the BOC provides a warranty for the BOC Smoothcut Plasma cutter sold by it manufacturer.
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