Operate the Plasma System
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Fault code and LED behavior
On the plasma power supply:
When you start the plasma power supply while the torch-lock switch is in
the yellow lock (X) position, the system shows the 0-50-0 fault code
instead of 0-50-1. Move the torch-lock switch to the green “ready to fire”
( ) position to continue.
On the SmartSYNC hand torch:
When you set the torch-lock switch to the yellow lock (X) position while the plasma power supply
stays ON, the Fault light-emitting diode (LED) comes on and the 0-50-1 fault code and Torch Cap
Sensor icon show.
After you install the cartridge and set the torch-lock switch to the green “ready to fire” ( )
position, the Fault LED goes off and the fault code changes to 0-50-2.
Hand torch: After the torch puts out the warning puffs of air, the 0-50-2 fault code goes off.
Machine torch: The 0-50-2 fault code shows for approximately 1 second and then goes off.
When you set the torch-lock switch to the yellow lock (X) position while the plasma power supply
stays ON, the LED on the hand torch changes from green to yellow.
When you install the Hypertherm cartridge and set the torch-lock switch to the green “ready to
fire” ( ) position, the LED on the hand torch stays yellow.
After the torch puts out the warning puffs of air, the LED changes from yellow to green.