Data plate

The data plate on the bottom of the plasma power supply contains 2 sets of ratings:
  • The HYP ratings are Hypertherm® plasma power supply ratings. They reflect the capability of the system based on Hypertherm's internal testing.
  • The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ratings are predefined minimum thresholds that the system was required to meet to fulfill IEC standard 60974-1.

CSA and CE/CCC data plates differ slightly.

Example of a data plate.
Callout Description Symbols Description
1 Serial number, barcode, and date made. U0 Rated no load voltage (V)
2 Plasma cutting ratings X Duty cycle (%)
3 Plasma gouging ratings HYP Hypertherm internal rating
4 Symbol for plasma cutting IEC International Electrotechnical Commission rating
I2 Conventional welding current (A)
U2 Conventional welding voltage (V)
IP Ingress Protection (IP) rating
U1

Input voltage (V)

I1 Input current (A)
PF Power factor