Automated plasma marking unit ArcWriter®

Overview
The ArcWriter® plasma power supply was last manufactured in December 2021 and is no longer available for sale from Hypertherm. Parts, consumables, and support continue to be provided for a period of seven to ten years after obsolescence.

Product lifecycle
Affected power supply part numbers: 084009, 084010, 084004, 084015, 084018

AVAILABILITY
Power supply: ⊗ (not available)
Original torch: ✔
Service parts: ✔
Consumables: ✔
Technical support: ✔

Specifications — Power supply
Electrical:
Rated OCV: 235 VCD at rated input voltage
Output Current: 4 - 19 amps, adjustable in 1-amp increments
Output voltage: 120 VCD
Duty Cycle at 40 °C: 100% (19 amps, 120 VCD)
Input Voltage:
200 V, 3 PH, 50-60 Hz
208 V, 3 PH, 60 Hz
240 V, 3 PH, 60 Hz
400 V, 3 PH, 50-60 Hz
440 V, 3 PH, 60 Hz
480 V, 3 PH, 60 Hz
600 V, 3 PH, 50-60 Hz

Dimensions and Weight:
Depth: 716 mm (28.2 inches)
Width: 321 mm (12.6 inches)
Height: 475 mm (18.7 inches)
Weight: 55 kg (100 pounds)

Gas Requirements:
Plasma Gas: Air or H5 (premixed industrial grade gas containing 5% Hydrogen and 95% Argon)
Shield: Air

Gas Quality:
Air: Clean, dry and oil-free
H5: 5% Hydrogen, 95% Argon premixed

Flow Rates and Pressures:
Plasma Gas: 28 l/min (60 scfh) @ 6.9 bar (100 psi) supplied to power supply pressure regulator
Shield Plasma: 141 l/min (300 scfh) @ 6.9 bar (100 psi) supplied to power supply pressure regulator

Specifications — Plasma torch
Type: Dual Gas, Mechanized
Gas: Plasma and Shield (refer to gas requirements)
Starting Method: Contact start
Cap Sensor: Pneumatic
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
Length: 280 mm (11 inches)
Weight: 0.8 kg (1.5 pounds)

Notes
The ArcWriter power supply is listed as legacy/obsoleted. Original replacement torches, consumables and repair parts remain available, and technical support is provided during the post-obsolescence support period.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Product name: ArcWriter® plasma marking system
• Brand: Hypertherm
• Last manufactured: December 2021
• Support window after obsolescence: 7–10 years (parts, consumables, support)
• Power supply output current: 4–19 A (adjustable in 1 A increments)
• Power supply output voltage: 120 VCD
• Rated OCV (power supply): 235 VCD at rated input
• Input voltages supported: 200 V / 208 V / 240 V / 400 V / 440 V / 480 V / 600 V (3 PH variants as listed)
• Power supply dimensions (D×W×H): 716 × 321 × 475 mm
• Power supply weight: 55 kg
• Plasma torch: Dual gas, mechanized; contact start; pneumatic cap sensor
• Torch dimensions: diameter 38.1 mm, length 280 mm; torch weight 0.8 kg
• Plasma gas options: Air or H5 (5% H2 / 95% Ar)
• Shield gas: Air
• Flow rates: Plasma gas 28 l/min (60 scfh) @ 6.9 bar; Shield plasma 141 l/min (300 scfh) @ 6.9 bar
• Affected power supply part numbers: 084009, 084010, 084004, 084015, 084018
• Availability summary: power supply discontinued; torch, service parts, consumables and technical support available