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SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
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SECTION 8:
USES OF THE N6000 SYSTEM
The section briefly describes some uses for the N6000 System. If you have any questions
concerning a specific application for this system contact Tweco-Arcair Technical Services
Department at 800.426.1888 or 940.566.2000
GOUGING NON-FERROUS METALS
The N6000 System can be connected to DC Straight Polarity (DCEN) to gouge non-ferrous
metals, such as nickel, copper alloys, etc. Figure 9 shows the proper connections for the
system to run on DC Straight Polarity.
CONTROLLER
MOTOR CABLE
REMOTE PENDANT
AIR HOSE
DC POWER
CABLE
TORCH HEAD
WORK PIECE
SIGNAL WIRE
GROUND CABLE (-)
CONTACTOR
AC INPUT POWER
CABLE (+)
INCOMING
AIR LINE
INTERCONNECT
CABLE
POWER
SUPPLY
FIGURE 9 - N6000 DC STRAIGHT POLARITY (DCEP)
INSTALLATION STEPS FOR STRAIGHT POLARITY
1. Screw the air regulator into the “Air In” receptacle on the Contactor.
2. Connect the shop compressed air supply to the air regulator.
3. Connect one end of the Interconnect Cable to the receptacle labeled “To Automatic
Control” on the Contactor and the other end to the connector labeled “To Contactor”
on the Controller.
4. Connect the Remote Control Pendant to the connector labeled “Remote Control” on
the Controller.
NOTE
If the Remote Control Pendant is not attached to the Controller, a Jumper
Connector must be used in its place. This Jumper Connector is included with
the Controller.
Uses of the N6000 System