Hypertherm Powermax 65 Service Manual

TroubleshooTing and sysTem TesTs
5-2 powermax 65/85 Service Manual
Fault codes ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-21
Displaying the service screen ................................................................................................................................................. 5-21
Important fault icons ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-22
Performing a cold restart ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-22
Fault codes and solutions ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-23
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-32
System tests.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-38
Test 1 – Voltage input .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-39
Test 2 – DC Power Buss ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-40
Test 3 – Output diodes............................................................................................................................................................ 5-42
Test 4 – Inverter and PFC temperature sensor .................................................................................................................. 5-43
Test 5 – Flyback circuit (DC minor voltages) ..................................................................................................................... 5-46
Test 6 – Torch stuck open (TSO) ......................................................................................................................................... 5-48
Test 7 – Start signal ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-50
Test 8 – Torch cap switch ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-51
Test 9 – Electronic regulator .................................................................................................................................................. 5-52
Test 10 – Pressure sensor ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-53
Test 11 – Fan ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5-54
Test 12 – AUX switch .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-55

Hypertherm Powermax 65 Specifications

General

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)	300 VDC
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Maximum Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1" (25 mm)
Input Voltage	200-600 V, 1/3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Output Current	20 – 65 A
Duty Cycle	50% @ 65 A
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.7 scfm @ 85 psi
Torch Lead Length	25 ft (7.6 m)
Maximum Cut Capacity (Aluminum)	5/8" (16 mm)
Severance Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1-1/4" (32 mm)
Maximum Severance Thickness	1-1/4 in (32 mm)
Gas Type	Air/Nitrogen
Torch Options	Hand Torch, Mechanized Torch