Plasma power supply specifications

The part number and some specifications differ for each type of plasma power supply.

Figure 1. Plasma power supply dimensions
The image identifies the dimensions of the plasma power supply.
1 842 mm (33.14 in.)
2 1,238 mm (48.75 in.)
3 1,248 mm (49.12 in.)
Table 1. Plasma power supply general specifications
Maximum open-circuit voltage (U0) 360 VDC
Maximum output current (I2) 170 A
Output voltage (U2) 50 VDC – 210 VDC
Duty cycle rating (X) 100% at 35.7 kW, 40°C (104°F)
Operational ambient temperature range

>0°C - 40°C (>32°F - 104°F) - Applies only to cutting systems that use water as a shield fluid.

-10 °C - 40°C (14°F - 104°F) - Applies only to cutting systems that do not use water as a shield fluid.

Only VWI- and OptiMix-equipped cutting systems can use water as a shield fluid.

Power factor (cosθ) 0.98 at 35.7 kW
Cooling Forced air (Class F)
Insulation Class H
EMC emissions classification (CE models only) Class A
Lift points

Top lift eye

Bottom lift truck slots

Lift eye weight rating 680 kg (1,500 lb)
Weight 454 kg (1,002 lb)
Table 2. Plasma power supply part numbers and specifications
Part number Voltage (U1) Phase Frequency Rated input current at kW output (I1) Regulatory approval Safety/EMC

Power (± 10%)

(U1 X I1 X1.73)

078640 200 VAC 3 50 Hz - 60 Hz 117 A cCSAus 40.48 kVA
078641 208 VAC 60 Hz 112 A cCSAus
078642 220 VAC 50 Hz - 60 Hz 106 A cCSAus
078643 240 VAC 60 Hz 97 A cCSAus
078644 380 VAC 50 Hz - 60 Hz 62 A CCC
078645 400 VAC 50 Hz - 60 Hz 59 A CE, RCM, EAC, UKr, and AAA
078646 415 VAC 50 Hz 56 A CE, RCM, EAC, UKr, and AAA
078647 440 VAC 60 Hz 53 A cCSAus
078648 480 VAC 60 Hz 49 A cCSAus
078649 600 VAC 60 Hz 39 A cCSAus
The data plate on the rear of the plasma power supply has two sets of ratings:
  • The HYP ratings are Hypertherm® plasma power supply ratings. They show the capacity of the system related to internal testing done by Hypertherm.
  • The IEC ratings are the minimum ratings that the system must get to meet the requirements of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60974-1.

CSA, CE, and CCC data plates can differ slightly.

This image shows an example data plate from the rear of the plasma power supply.
1 Date made
2 Serial number, bar code
3 Plasma gouging ratings
4 Plasma cutting ratings
Table 3. Data-plate abbreviations
HYP = Hypertherm internal rating
IEC = IEC rating
I1= Input current (A)
I2= Conventional welding current (A)
PF = Power factor
U0 = Rated no load voltage (V)
U1 = Input voltage (V)
U2 = Conventional welding voltage (V)
X = Duty cycle