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Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Torch Fails to Fire
Positive Cut Angle
Negative Cut Angle
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
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 incre-
ments (5 Volts).
2. Simply increase speed.
3. Change to a higher current nozzle.
Summary of Contents for ESP-200
Page 1: ...ESP 200 Plasmarc Cutting System Instruction Manual F15 462 C 02 2008 ...
Page 12: ...12 section 2 description ...
Page 31: ...31 section 3 installation Plumbing box fully connected including setup pendant ...
Page 32: ...32 CE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 16 19 20 21 22 15 17 18 14 section 3 installation 8 ...
Page 84: ...84 section 7 replacement parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 6 Right Inside View ...
Page 88: ...88 section 7 replacement parts 6 1 4 5 6 R ef R ef 2 3 7 8 Back and Top Inside View ...
Page 92: ...92 section 7 replacement parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 10 Remote Setup Pendant P N 37145 ...
Page 100: ...100 notes ...
