Hypertherm PHC Sensor - Manual (Page 4)

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Plasma Start ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Hold Ignition ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Lifter Interface Signals ................................................................................................................................... 38
Lower Limit Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 38
Upper Limit Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 38
Breakaway Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Lifter Power Connections ............................................................................................................................... 39
Motor Power ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Lifter Brake ................................................................................................................................................. 39
DIP Switch Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Switch Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Calibration Pot Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 44
ARC - Arc Voltage Calibration ................................................................................................................... 44
KERF - Auto Kerf Detection Level ............................................................................................................. 44
STALL - IHS Stall Sensing Level ............................................................................................................... 44
SECTION 3: OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 45
Automatic Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Manual Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 47
SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 49
Error Codes ..................................................................................................................................................... 49
E.01 CYCLE_START at power up Error ................................................................................................... 49
E.02 Plate Contact at Home Error ............................................................................................................. 49
E.03 Lifter Timeout Error ........................................................................................................................... 50
E.04 Limit Reached during Auto Operation .............................................................................................. 50
E.05 IHS SYNC Timeout ............................................................................................................................ 50
E.06 Transfer Timeout Error ...................................................................................................................... 50
E.07 Lost Plasma Arc Error ........................................................................................................................ 50
E.08 Torch Breakaway Error ...................................................................................................................... 50
E.09 Low Input Power Error ...................................................................................................................... 51
E.10 High Input Voltage Error ................................................................................................................... 51
E.11 Over-Temperature Error .................................................................................................................... 51
E.12 Interlock Tripped Error ...................................................................................................................... 51
E.13 Excess Plate Contact Error ................................................................................................................ 51
E.99 Internal Software Error ..................................................................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................................... 52
Parts and Kits ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Recommended THC Slide Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 55
Interval......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Lubricant...................................................................................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX A: INTERFACING TO A CUSTOM LIFTER ....................................................................... 57
Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 57