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Fault Code Key
Error
Code
Error
Remedy / Comments
3-1
Gas Control
Communication fault,
Cannot establish
Communication with
gas control.
If GCM 1000: Control cable not connected or Basic ID signal
open. GCM 2010 & 2000: Dirt on fiber ends or in connectors,
blow out with clean dry air; fiber not locked into connector;
sharp bends in fiber; fiber defective; Gas Control PCB defective,
replace. CCM defective, replace.
3-2
Gas Control
Communication reply
fault, connection was
established but CCM
did receive a reply to
a process request.
Gas Control did not reply to signal from CCM in allowed time.
Dirt on fiber ends or in connectors, blow out with clean dry
air; fiber not locked into connector; sharp bends in fiber; fiber
defective. If problem persists Gas Control PCB likely defective,
replace board.
3-3
Gas Pressure Low
If GCM 1000, Plasma < 15 PSI; faulty or disconnected pressure
SW. If GCM2010_AG, GCM2000_AC or later or Gas Control
has been updated with 19X2219_AG or later PCB: Plasma or
Shield input out of range 105-135. If GCM2010_AG,
GCM2000_AC or later or Gas Control has been updated with
19X2219_AG or later PCB: Plasma or Shield input out of range
105-135 PSI; Unplugged or Faulty pressure sensor.
3-4
Gas Control not
ready
Purging; not in RUN mode; Gas Control faulty, replace PCB.
3-5
Gas Control Protocol
Fault
Application error or firmware compatibility fault
3-6
Invalid Current
Control level from
GCM
GCM sent output current level outside the range of the power
supply, Check firmware compatibility
3-7
Gas Control returns
wrong command
sequence
Check firmware compatibility
3-8
CCM and Gas
Control type
(Autocut-Ultracut)
mismatch
Install correct CCM or Gas Control for system
3-9
Gas Control
Communication reply
fault
Reply not compatible with request; Check firmware compatibility
3-10
Warning. -- Gas
Control firmware
needs update
System will function but control may not be optimized for best
performance / consumable life
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