What does 'Work Current Too Low' mean on ESAB 200i?
If the ESAB Welding System displays 'Work Current Too Low', it means the work current detected is more than 16% below the process setting. This can be caused by a defective HCT1 work lead current sensor or Relay PCB, or a possible defective pilot PCB (shorted IGBT).
What to do if the ESAB Welding System shows 'Plasma Disabled'?
If the ESAB Welding System indicates 'Plasma Disabled', check if 'Plasma Enable Off' is activated or disabled via external software (CNC). Also, verify that the CCM TB1-1&2 jumper is present and that the 40-circuit ribbon cable from the Relay PCB to the CCM is connected and not defective.
What causes ESAB 200i Welding System to show 'Pilot Ignition Failure'?
If you're experiencing 'Pilot Ignition Failure' with your ESAB Welding System, it could be due to worn torch consumable parts. Ensure the correct process is selected, or manual settings, including the current control setting, match the consumables. Also, check for high plasma pressure, a defective arc starter, a defective Pilot PCB, or a defective Inverter section 1A. Verify that the ribbon cables are correctly connected on INV1 sections 1A and 1B.
What to do if the ESAB Welding System displays 'DC Output Low'?
If your ESAB Welding System displays 'DC Output Low', and the voltage is less than 60 VDC, there may be a negative lead short to work or ground. Other potential causes include a defective inverter (output shorted), a disconnected or broken CCM voltage sense (J24) wire, or a defective CCM. Check these components to troubleshoot the issue.
Why ESAB 200i Welding System has 'Lost Pilot'?
The 'Lost Pilot' error on your ESAB Welding System could be due to worn torch consumable parts or plasma pressure being too high. Ensure the cut process or current control setting matches the consumables.
What to do if ESAB 200i Welding System shows 'Pilot Timeout, no Transfer'?
If the ESAB Welding System displays 'Pilot Timeout, no Transfer', it means the system did not transfer from the pilot arc to the cutting arc within 0.085 seconds (SW8-1 OFF) or 3 seconds (SW8-1 ON). This could be due to the standoff being too high, a void in the work under the torch, the wrong cut process selected, or incorrect manual settings such as current control set too low or wrong gas pressure. Check these settings and conditions.
What to do if the ESAB Welding System shows 'Transfer Lost'?
If the ESAB Welding System displays 'Transfer Lost', it means the arc was transferred to the work but then went out while Start was still active. This can happen if the arc loses contact with the work (e.g., running off the edge or over a hole), the standoff is too high, or the cut process or manual settings (current control, gas pressures) do not match the consumables. Verify these conditions and settings.
What does 'Unexpected current in work lead' mean on ESAB 200i Welding System?
If your ESAB Welding System reports 'Unexpected current in work lead', it indicates that there is current above 8A in the work lead prior to pilot ignition or transfer. This can be caused by a negative lead short to ground or the arc starter chassis, a defective HCT1 work lead current sensor, or a defective Relay PCB.
What does 'Unexpected current in pilot circuit' mean on ESAB Welding System?
If the ESAB Welding System displays 'Unexpected current in pilot circuit', it means the current is above 6A in the pilot circuit prior to ignition. This can be caused by wrong or mismatched consumables causing a tip-electrode short, a pilot lead shorted to negative in the torch tube, a defective Relay PCB, a defective Pilot PCB, or a possible shorted torch. Check these components and connections.
What does 'Work Current Too High' mean on ESAB 200i?
If the ESAB Welding System displays 'Work Current Too High', it means the work lead current detected is greater than 16% above the process setting. Possible causes include a defective HCT1 work lead current sensor or Relay PCB, or a defective CCM.
General| Input Voltage | 230 V |
|---|---|
| Current Range | 5 - 200 A |
| Input Current | 16 A |
| Output Current Range | 5 - 200 A |
| Efficiency | 85% |
| Process | MMA/TIG |
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