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The Powermax45 SYNC system
The Powermax45 SYNC® is a portable 45 A plasma cutting system that you can use for many handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging applications. The automatic gas and automatic voltage features make it easy to set up and use the system even if you have limited plasma cutting experience.

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Install and Set Up the Plasma Power Supply
- The Powermax45 SYNC system
  The Powermax45 SYNC® is a portable 45 A plasma cutting system that you can use for many handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging applications. The automatic gas and automatic voltage features make it easy to set up and use the system even if you have limited plasma cutting experience.
- Make sure that you have all the components
  It is important to make sure that you have all the components that come with your Powermax SYNC®.
- Hypertherm plasma power supply ratings
- Cutting specifications
- Correct position for the plasma power supply
  Make sure that the plasma power supply is in a safe position and location before you operate the cutting system.
- Connection requirements for electrical power
  Use the Hypertherm® input current ratings to determine conductor sizes for power connection and installation instructions.
- Power cord and plug requirements
- Connect the gas supply
Operate the Plasma System
Cut and Mark with the Hand Torch
Gouge with the Hand Torch
Troubleshoot Common Problems
Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks

The Powermax45 SYNC system

The Powermax45 SYNC® is a portable 45 A plasma cutting system that you can use for many handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging applications. The automatic gas and automatic voltage features make it easy to set up and use the system even if you have limited plasma cutting experience.

This image shows the Powermax45 SYNC.

With the Powermax45 SYNC you can:

Use air or nitrogen to cut electrically conductive metals such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Use F5 gas to cut stainless steel.
Use a single-piece cartridge instead of a set of consumables.
Let the plasma power supply automatically set the operating mode, output current (A), and gas pressure related to the SmartSYNC® torch and Hypertherm® cartridge that you install.
Monitor cartridge life using the Hypertherm Cartridge Reader kit (528083).
Lock the SmartSYNC torches without setting the plasma power supply to OFF.
Change between torches using the FastConnect™ system (quick-disconnect).