Hypertherm Powermax65 SYNC Troubleshooting Guide

Contents
Powermax65/85/105 SYNC Troubleshooting Guide 810430 7
Test 7 – Start signal ......................................................................................................................................... 102
Test 7 – Procedure for a hand torch................................................................................................. 102
Test 7 – Procedure for a machine torch .......................................................................................... 105
Examine the CNC and the machine interface cable......................................................... 105
Examine the plasma power supply....................................................................................... 106
Test 8 – Torch cap switch.............................................................................................................................. 108
Examine the torch and torch lead..................................................................................................... 108
Examine the plasma power supply.................................................................................................... 110
Test 9 – Solenoid valve electronic regulator.............................................................................................. 112
Do a test of the solenoid valve with the gas supply disconnected........................................... 112
Do a test of the solenoid valve after disconnecting from the power PCB ............................. 114
Test 10 – Solenoid valve pressure sensor ................................................................................................. 115
Do a check for electrical interference and pinched wires........................................................... 115
Examine the power input and solenoid valve coils....................................................................... 115
Examine the solenoid valve sensor and power PCB sensor input ........................................... 118
Test 11 – Fan.................................................................................................................................................... 120
Test 12 – Auxiliary (AUX) switch .................................................................................................................. 123
Test 13 – Pilot arc IGBT ................................................................................................................................ 125
Test 14 – Radio Frequency (RF) communication errors......................................................................... 126
0-98-1 fault: cartridge or torch......................................................................................................... 126
0-98-2 fault: torch or plasma power supply.................................................................................. 127
Do a test of the plasma power supply................................................................................. 127
Do a test of the torch............................................................................................................... 128
6 Access Service Information and Settings.......................................................................... 133
View current system status............................................................................................................................ 133
Go to the main menu screen......................................................................................................................... 135
View system performance, operation, and fault data............................................................................... 136
Cartridge performance and fault data ............................................................................................. 136
Plasma power supply performance and operation data.............................................................. 138
Cumulative cartridge data for the plasma power supply ............................................................ 140
View printed circuit board (PCB) and firmware information .................................................................. 142
LCD/Control PCB information.......................................................................................................... 142
DSP PCB and Power PCB information ......................................................................................... 143
Torch PCB information........................................................................................................................ 144
View internal component faults and radio frequency logs...................................................................... 145
Internal component faults................................................................................................................... 145
Radio Frequency (RF) settings and operation logs ..................................................................... 146
Cut counter data for backups ........................................................................................................... 147
View or change system settings................................................................................................................... 148
LCD display brightness and contrast .............................................................................................. 148
Show cartridge data on the status screen..................................................................................... 149

Hypertherm Powermax65 SYNC Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	Powermax65 SYNC
Category	Welding System
Language	English