TroubleshooTing and sysTem TesTs
powermax
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 Service Manual  5-11
Measure resistance 
from
200 – 600 V CSA power 
board location
400 V CE power 
board location
Approximate 
values
Work lead to nozzle J26 to black wire J27 to black wire 230kΩ
Work lead to electrode J26 to red wire J27 to red wire 15kΩ
Electrode to nozzle red wire to black wire red wire to black wire 230kΩ
Output to ground > 20 MΩ
If no problems were found during the visual inspection or the initial resistance check, and the power supply still does not 
operate correctly, see the Troubleshooting guide.
Note:     The Troubleshooting guide provides most probable causes and solutions. Study the system wiring diagram 
and understand the theory of operation before troubleshooting. Before purchasing any major replacement 
component, verify the problem with Hypertherm Technical Service or the nearest Hypertherm repair facility.
Black wire
Red wire
J28 CSA
J29 CE
J26 CSA
J27 CE
WORK 
LEAD