SECTION 6
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Torch Fails to Fire
Torch Fails to Fire
Torch Fails to Fire
Torch Fails to Fire
Positive Cut Angle
Positive Cut Angle
Positive Cut Angle
Positive Cut Angle
Negative Cut Angle
Negative Cut Angle
Negative Cut Angle
Negative Cut Angle
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
1. Start gas too high.
2. Coolant flow switch not satisfied.
3. Torch parts worn out.
4. Start signal not present
5. Pressure switches for gas not
satisfied.
6. Power supply problem.
1. Arc voltage too high.
2.Cutting speed too fast.
3. Cutting current too high.
1. Arc voltage too low.
2. Cutting speed too slow.
3. Cutting current too low
ESP-200 Plasmarc Cutting System
Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
1. Lower start gas flow.
2.a). Pump pressure too low,
should be 90 - 100 psig.
b). Faulty coolant flow switch.
c). Obstruction in torch limiting
coolant flow.
3. Service torch as outlined in the
torch manual.
4. Trouble shoot signal path.
5. Check for proper pressure and
flow.
6. Run through all setup procedures.
1. Lower arc voltage in small (5 Volt)
increments.
2. If cutting speed is too fast,
decrease speed.
3. a). Wrong nozzle being used.
b). Lower current into correct
operating range.
1. Raise the arc voltage in small
increments (5 Volts).
2. Simply increase speed.
3. Change to a higher current
nozzle.
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