Matco Tools MA48, Operator'S Manual

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§2 Technology Parameters 

§2.1 Parameters 

Models 

Parameters 

PCA48 PFC 

Input power 

110-220VAC, Single-Phase

，

50/60Hz 

Rated input current

（

A

）

    21(220V) 

31(110V) 

Rated input power

（

KW

）

4.7(220V) 
3.4(110V) 

Adjustment range of current

（

A

）

20

～

40(220V) 

20

～

30(110V) 

Max. no-load voltage (V) 

320 

Duty cycle

（

40

℃

  @ 10 minutes

）

50%(220V) 
50%(110V) 

Note: The above parameters are subject to change with the improvement of machines. 

§3 Installation 

3.1 Unpacking 

Identify

 and account for each item per the following list: 

1)  PCA48 Power source (with NEMA6-50 power cord and compressed air regulator/dryer) 

2)  NPT48 Plasma Torch (with central adaptor cable connector) 

3)  Earth Clamp Cable (with 200-amp clamp and 25-10 cable connector) 

4)  Spare Consumables (with 3 spare Electrodes and 5 spare Cutting tips) 

5)  Operator Manual 

Inspect

 each item for possible shipping damage. If damage is evident, contact your distributor and / or 

shipping company before proceeding with the installation. 

3.2 Plasma Torch & Earth Clamp Connections 

Install the NPT48 plasma torch

 by first removing the plastic cap on the brass machine plug. Insert the 

plug into the female socket on the front panel being certain to align the collar with the pin detents. Screw 

locking collar in place to secure torch. 

Install the earth clamp

 cable by inserting the brass plug into the female socket on the front panel being 

certain to align the tab with the channel and “TWIST-LOCK” into place to secure.