1" Cut Capacity
Multi-Phase
Multi-Voltage
75° Duramax™ Torch
3-Year Hypertherm Warranty

Hypertherm Powermax 85 Handheld Plasma Cutter #087108

With the Hypertherm Powermax 85 plasma cutter, you'll find all the advanced features and technology of the Powermax 65, but with the added advantage of increased power, boasting an output current of 85 amps. This higher power enables clean and swift cuts across a diverse range of electrically conductive metals, even allowing for 1" Mild Steel cuts at 20 ipm. The package includes a 75° Duramax™ series hand torch with a 25 ft lead, while offering the flexibility to personalize your setup with alternative Duramax torch options such as a 15° hand torch, a 180° Mini Machine Torch, and 45°, 90°, or 180° robotic torches for expanded capabilities.

Hypertherm Powermax 85 features

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Key Advantages of the Hypertherm Powermax 85 Power Supply

Smart Sense^™ technology automatically adjusts the gas pressure according to cutting mode and torch lead length for optimal performance.
Boost Conditioner^™ circuit (on CSA models) improves performance on low-line voltage, motor generators, and fluctuating input power.
FastConnect™ torches, optional CNC interface, and four work lead styles increase versatility for handheld and mechanized use.
Simplified control panel with LCD screen for easy operation.

Key Advantages of the Hypertherm Powermax 85 Torch

15° and 75° Duramax^™ series hand torches enable operators to easily select the right tool for the job. The handle is more heat resistant and performs at least five times longer in high impact tests than previous torches.
Standard and short-barreled Duramax series machine torches allow a wide variety of mechanized applications with X-Y tables, track systems, pipe and robotic cutting systems.
Conical Flow^™ nozzle increases arc energy density for superior cut quality with minimal dross.
Patent-pending shield reduces dross buildup and enables smoother drag cutting for a better cut.

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HYPERTHERM Powermax 85 CONSUMABLES AND KITS

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Hypertherm Powermax 85 Specifications:
Input Voltages	200-480 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz 200-600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Kilowatt Output	12.2 kW
Input Current @ 12.2 kW	200/208/240/480 V, 1-PH 70/68/58/29 A 200/208/240/480/600 V, 3-PH 42/40/35/18/17 A
Output Current	25-85 A
Rated Output Voltage	143 VDC
Duty cycle @ 104° F	60% @ 85 A, 230-600 V, 3-PH 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A, 240 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A, 200-208 V, 3-PH 40% @ 85 A, 200-208 V, 1-PH 100% @ 66 A, 230-600 V, 1/3-PH
Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)	305 VDC
Weldable Metals	Mild Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	Cutting: 400 scfh, 6,7 scfm @ 85 psi Gouging: 450 scfh, 7,5 scfm @70 psi
Input Power Cable Length	10'
Power Supply Type	Inverter - IGBT
Engine Drive Requirement	20 kW for full 85 A output
Certifications	CSA-certified for use in the Americas and Asia, except China
Warranty	Power supplies have a 3-year warranty and torches a 1-year warranty

Cut Capacity

Capacity	Thickness	Cut speed
	Cutting
Recommended	25 mm (1")	500 mm/min (20 ipm)
	32 mm (1-1/4")	250 mm/min (10 ipm)
Severance (hand cutting)	38 mm (1-1/2")	125 mm/min (5 ipm)
Pierce *	20 mm (3/4")

Powermax system requirements:

AC power source (fixed or generator)
Compressed air – shop air, portable air compressor, or bottled air (nitrogen is often used for stainless steel) – no explosive oxyfuel (excluding Powermax30 AIR system)
Safety equipment – including shaded glasses or face shield, gloves, protective clothing
Proper ventilation

Hypertherm Powermax 85 Error Codes and Troubleshooting

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Fault Code	Description	Power LED	Fault LED	Solutions
0-12	Low input gas pressure or unstable gas pressure: Warning (the system continues to operate)	On	Off	Adjust the gas inlet pressure as needed.
0-13	AC input unstable: Warning (the system continues to operate)	Blinks (3Hz)	Off	Correct the power source
0-19	Power board hardware protection. One or more power board hardware faults (or noise) detected.	On	On	The inverter shuts down and does not fire again for several seconds. If the fault is caused by electrical noise, the fault clears in a few seconds and the machine operates normally. If a true fault continues to occur, the 0-99 fault code appears on the operator screen. Service personnel can access the fault log in the service screen to identify the major fault.
0-20	Low gas pressure	On	On	Check the input gas supply. Adjust the gas pressure to the acceptable range using Manual mode. See Section 4, Operation
0-21	Gas flow lost while cutting	On	On	Restore the gas inlet pressure and restart the power supply. Check the torch lead for leaks or kinking.
0-22	No gas input	On	On	Connect the gas source and restart the power supply.
0-30	Torch consumable stuck This indicates either a "torch stuck open" or a "torch stuck closed" situation.	On	On	If the consumables became loose or were removed while the power supply is ON, turn OFF the power supply, correct the problem and then turn ON the power supply to clear this fault. Change consumables. If the consumables appear to be installed correctly, the torch may be damaged. Contact your Hypertherm distributor or authorized repair facility.
0-40	Over/under temperature	On	On	Leave the power supply on to allow the fan to cool the power supply. If the internal temperature of the power supply approaches -30°C (-22°F), move the power supply to a warmer location.
0-50	Retaining cap off	On	On	Turn OFF the power supply. Verify that the consumables are installed and restart the power supply. If the consumables appear to be installed correctly, the torch may be damaged. Contact your Hypertherm distributor or authorized repair facility.
0-51	Start/trigger signal on at power up This situation indicates that the power supply is receiving a start signal. It is sometimes referred to as a "stuck start."	On	On	If the power supply is turned on while the torch trigger is pressed, the system is disabled. Release the trigger and recycle the power switch.
0-52	Torch not connected	On	On	Plug a torch lead into the FastConnect receptacle on the front of the power supply and recycle the power switch.
0-60	AC input voltage error	On	On	Phase loss: Check all input phases and fuses. Over voltage: Check the line, decrease the voltage. Under voltage: Check the line, increase the voltage.
0-61	AC input unstable: Shutdown	On	On	The incoming line current is unstable. Power down and correct the line problem before continuing.
0-98	Internal communication failure	On	On	Power down, wait 20 seconds, power up. A qualified service technician must open the power supply case and check the ribbon cable between the control board and the DSP board.
0-99	System hardware fault — service required Indicates a major fault with the system.	On	On	A qualified service technician must service the system. Contact your distributor or authorized repair facility.