Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC Operator's Manual page 100

6
Troubleshoot Common Problems
Fault Fault
code LEDs
None
Flashes
slowly
ON
None
Flashes
quickly
ON
100
Torch
LEDs Description
There is a torch stuck open
(TSO) condition.
The nozzle and electrode
components inside the
Hypertherm cartridge are
not touching after a Start
signal is received.
Yellow
There is a torch stuck
closed (TSC) condition.
The nozzle and electrode
components inside the
Hypertherm cartridge will
not disconnect from each
other after a Start signal is
received.
Solutions
These fault codes stop the torch from firing a
plasma arc. In some conditions, you can fire the
torch again and continue to cut.
If the fault occurred when you first installed
the cartridge and tried to fire the torch, do
the following:
• If the Hypertherm cartridge became loose
or was removed while the plasma power
supply was ON and the torch-lock switch
was set to the green "ready to fire"
position ( ), set the power switch on the
plasma power supply to OFF (O), correct
the problem, and set the power switch to
ON (I) to remove the fault.
• Examine the Hypertherm cartridge. Make
sure that it is not worn or damaged. Refer to
Signs that a cartridge is near end-of-life
page 74 and Cartridge maintenance
page 118.
• Hand torch: Move the torch-lock switch to
the yellow lock (X) position, then move the
torch-lock switch to the green "ready to
fire" ( ) position. Fire the torch 1 time to
get the warning puffs of air. This can clean
away unwanted material that has collected
around the tip of the cartridge.
• Remove the cartridge and carefully shake it
to remove unwanted material that has
collected inside the cartridge.
• Install a new Hypertherm cartridge.
If the fault occurred during postflow or
during a cut, do the following:
• Examine the gas line. Refer to
gas pressure on page 91 and
gas quality on page 92.
• Examine the torch for damage and for
conditions that can prevent correct gas
flow. Refer to Troubleshoot torch stuck open
(TSO) fault codes that occur during
postflow on page 112.
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