1-2 Powermax105 Operator Manual
Safety information
Before you set up and operate your Hypertherm system, read the separate Safety and Compliance Manual included
with your system for important safety information.
System description
The Powermax105 is a highly portable, 105-amp, handheld and mechanized plasma cutting system appropriate for a
wide range of applications. The Powermax system uses air or nitrogen to cut electrically conductive metals, such as
mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. Smart Sense™ technology automatically adjusts the gas pressure according to
cutting mode and torch lead length for optimum cutting.
The Powermax105 can cut thicknesses up to 38mm (1-1/2inches) and pierce thicknesses up to 22mm (7/8inch).
FastConnect™ provides a simple push-button torch connection to the power supply for quick torch changes.
The typical handheld Powermax system includes a Duramax™ series 75° hand torch with a consumables box and work
lead cable. Reference materials include: operator manual, quick setup card, registration card, setup DVD, and safety
manual.
The typical mechanized Powermax system includes a Duramax series 180° full-length machine torch with a consumables
box, work lead cable, and remote-start pendant. Reference materials include: operator manual, quick setup card,
registration card, setup DVD, and safety manual.
See your Hypertherm distributor for other system configurations. You can order additional styles of torches,
consumables, and accessories such as the plasma cutting guide. See the Parts section for a list of spare and optional
parts.
Powermax105 power supplies are shipped without a plug on the power cord. See the Power Supply Setup section for
more information.
Note: Some configurations do not ship with a power cord. To maintain power supply certification, install an approved
Powermax105 power cord:
• 230–400V CE (kit 228886)
• 380V CCC (kit 228962)
Powermax105 3-phase systems include the following models:
CSA • The 200–600 V CSA model is a universal power supply that can automatically adjust to
operate with AC voltages from 200 to 600V.
CE • The 400V CE model is 400V only.
• The 230–400V CE model can automatically adjust from 230 to 400V.
CE/CCC The 230–400V CE/CCC model can automatically adjust from 230 to 400V.
CCC • The 380 V CCC model is 380V only.