Hypertherm Powermax30 XP Service Manual

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5 – Troubleshooting and System Tests
When you pull the torch
trigger, gas flows from the
torch, but the torch does
not fire or fires only for a
short period of time.
• The consumables,
torch, or torch lead
are not functioning
correctly.
• The gas pressure is
too low.
• The gas supply quality
is poor.
• There is a voltage
imbalance on the
power board.
• The consumables are
worn or damaged.
• The torch or torch lead
is damaged.
• The gas supply line is
restricted.
• The air filter element is
dirty.
• The power board is
faulty.
• Inspect the consumables, torch,
and torch lead, and replace if
necessary.
• Inspect the gas supply line for
restrictions or damage.
• Inspect the air filter element,
and replace if necessary. (See
Replacing the air filter bowl and
air filter element on page 148.)
• Verify that the gas supply is
providing at least 4.5 bar
(65 psi).
•Perform Test 3 – VBUS and
voltage balance on page 78.
Arc goes out while cutting
or intermittently will not fire.
•The work lead
connection is poor.
• The work lead is
damaged or not
properly connected to
the workpiece.
• Inspect for loose connections
at the ground clamp and at the
power supply, and repair if
necessary.
• Reposition the work lead on the
workpiece.
• Clean the cutting surface to
make a better connection with
the work lead.
When you pull the torch
trigger, the pilot arc starts
but then extinguishes
before the normal
5-second timeout period.
• The consumables,
torch, or torch lead is
not functioning
correctly.
• The gas pressure is
too low.
• The gas supply quality
is poor.
• There is a voltage
imbalance on the
power board.
• The consumables are
worn or damaged.
• The torch or torch lead
is damaged.
• The gas supply line is
restricted.
• The air filter element is
dirty.
• The power board is
faulty.
• Inspect the consumables, torch,
and lead, and replace if
necessary.
• Inspect the gas supply line for
restrictions or damage.
• Inspect the air filter element,
and replace if necessary. (See
Replacing the air filter bowl and
air filter element on page 148.)
• Verify that the gas supply is
providing at least 4.5 bar
(65 psi).
•Perform Test 3 – VBUS and
voltage balance on page 78.
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Hypertherm Powermax30 XP Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	Powermax30 XP
Category	Welding System
Language	English