Help Codes - ESAB M3 plasma EPP-202 Mode D'emploi

Help Codes

When fault light is in either one of the above-mentioned states, check the CNC/Process Controller screen
for the complete description of the error.
The list of errors with detail description for the power source are shown in the table below.
Error code Problem
01 Supply Line Voltage exceeded or
dropped below + / - 15% of rated input
when machine is in Idle mode
02 Supply Line Voltage exceeded or
dropped below + or - 20% of rated
input while cutting
03 Control Transformer not supplying
proper voltage to control board or the
+24 and +/-15 volt bias supplies are not
balanced
04 There is a thermal fault inside the
power supply. Fix any coolant flow er-
rors before investigating this error.
05 CYCLE START signal is high while the
power source is booting up.
06 Failed to fire/ ignition did not take place
within 4 seconds after HF is turned ON.
08 Torch error/Electrode current was pres-
ent before the PWM was enabled.
09 Arc voltage is greater than 40V in Idle
mode.
11 Output current is greater than the
minimum idle current.
12 A phase of the input power is missing.
13 Open circuit voltage did not reach 280
volts within 200 msec.
14 Ambient temperature exceeded 75° C
in control enclosure.
15 Bus voltage failed to reach 200 VDC
with in 500 ms.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Check the input voltage to the machine with a voltage meter.
2. Check the input power cable for correct size and resistance.
3. Check the Main Transformer (T1) voltage tapping connections.
4. Check the input fuses in the PS.
5. Check the input line fuses in the disconnect box.
6. Check the multi-color ribbon cable between J12 on PCB1 and J2 and PCB2.
1. Check the input line voltages to the machine with a voltage meter.
2. Check the input power cable for correct size and resistance.
3. Check the Main Transformer (T1) voltage tapping connections.
4. Check the input fuses in the PS.
5. Check the input line fuses in the disconnect box.
6. Check the multi-color ribbon cable between J12 on PCB1 and J2 and PCB2.
7. Notify your power company of the line stiffness issues.
1. Check the input voltage taps on the control transformer.
2. Check the control transformer output voltages on TB3, if the voltages read within +/-15% of the specified value then
replace the control board else replace control transformer.
1. Wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool. If the thermal fault clears on its own then check for the ambient temperature
being above 40C or dirt in the radiators.
2. Check if main fan is functioning and it is pulling air through the power supply.
3. Shut off the power supply and allow the machine to cool.
4. Check the diode bridge for an open thermal switch. If the switch is still open after certain time then replace the switch.
5. Check the IGBT module for an open thermal switch. If the switch is still open after certain time then replace the switch.
1. Check the start signal to the power supply while the power supply is OFF. If there is voltage on the input, find and fix
the wiring error.
2. Check the start signal to the power supply while the power supply is ON. If there is voltage on the input while CNC is
OFF, check the power supply control wiring for a short to the input.
1. Check the distance from the work piece matches the recommended ignition height.
2. Check the electrical connection from the work piece to the work connection on the power supply.
3. Check the HF relay inside the power supply.
4. Check the 115VAC voltage on the control transformer.
5. Check the consumables.
1. Check the jumper inside the RAS box between pins L and J on the 14-pin Amphenol connector.
2. Check for short between electrode and nozzle.
3. Check the IGBT gate pulse voltage connection on the driver board.
4. Check for shorted IGBT.
5. Check for shorted diode (D9).
1. Check for shorted IGBT.
2. Check for shorted diode (D9).
3. Check the arc voltage feedback connection on the driver board from the Electrode (-) terminal.
4. Check IGBT gate pulse voltage connection on the driver board.
1. Check for shorted IGBT.
2. Check for shorted diode (D9).
3. Check the IGBT gate pulse voltage connection on the driver board. If there is positive voltage then replace the driver
board.
4. Check the hall sensors and their connections to the control board.
5. Replace the control board.
1. Check the fuses in the disconnect box for bad fuse.
2. Check the main contactor contacts for any damage.
3. Verify the input to the power supply is providing all 3 phases.
1. Check for short between the electrode and nozzle.
2. Check for short between the electrode cable and a connection to the work output of the power supply.
3. Check for an open IGBT.
4. Check the IGBT gate pulse voltage connection on the driver board.
5. Check the multi-color ribbon connection from J12 on PCB1 to J2 on PCB2.
1. Check the temperature inside the control panel, if it reads below 55C and still the error is present then replace the
control board.
2. Cool the area around the power supply to below 40C. This is the upper limit of the rated operating range for the
power supply.
1. Check for faulty input fuse.
2. Check for shorted bus filter capacitor.
3. Check the bus charger contactor (K2) contacts and coil for any damage.
4. Check the bus-charger contactor relay (RB1-1) for failure.
5. Check bus charger resistors connections.
6. Check the ribbon cable connection between J6 and Relay Module (RB1).
7. Check the multi-color ribbon cable connection between J12 on PCB1 to J2 on PCB2.
8. Check the 24VAC supply on the control transformer.
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