Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC - Controls and Indicators on the Plasma Power Supply; Cutting and Gouging Controls

Operate the Plasma System
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Controls and indicators on the plasma power supply
Cutting and gouging controls
Mode button – Press this button to toggle between cut mode and gouge mode. The
system automatically adjusts the gas pressure based on:
 The mode selected
 The torch connected to the power supply
 The length of the torch lead
Cut Mode LED (green) – When illuminated, this LED indicates that the system is
ready to perform plasma cutting operations.
Gouge Mode LED (green) – When illuminated, this LED indicates that the system is
ready to perform plasma gouging operations.
2-digit display – This display shows the output current by default.
When certain system faults occur, this display shows a fault code. Refer to Fault
icons and fault codes on page 96.
If you manually adjust system settings, such as the gas pressure for example,
this display shows this information. Refer to Adjust the operating settings
manually on page 57.
AMPS LED (green) – When illuminated, this LED indicates that the 2-digit display
shows the cutting current (amperage).
When the 2-digit display shows other values, such as gas pressure or a fault
code, the AMPS LED is not illuminated.