Automatic Gas Console Advanced Functions
Spirit200a User’s Manual Rev J
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Viewing Actual Errors
Once the error set is selected and the ENT key is pressed on the error
selection screen, the actual cut errors will be displayed as shown.
When any of the errors listed on the actual cut errors screen occur,
measures should be taken to avoid further errors. The following is a
description of the errors and possible causes:
•
Transferred arc not established
- This error occurs when the arc fails
to transfer to the workpiece. It primarily causes nozzle damage and is
typically due to a pierce height that is too high.
•
Transferred arc lost before upslope
- This error occurs when the arc
transfers to the workpiece but is lost immediately. It primarily causes
nozzle damage and is typically due to a pierce height that is too high.
•
Transferred arc lost during upslope
- This error occurs when the arc
transfers to the workpiece but is lost before steady state operation. It
primarily causes electrode damage and is typically due to a pierce time
that is too long or when cutting a given thickness with excessive
current.
•
Transferred arc lost during cut
- This error occurs when the arc is
lost during steady state operation. It substantially shortens the
electrode life and is typically due to a torch standoff distance that is too
high or a travel speed that is to slow.
