Hypertherm HTA Rev 6.00 Install Guide - Manual (Page 33)

Section 3: Diagnostics 21
Error Messages
The control contains a number of error messages that will be displayed when programming, machine,
or internal errors are detected. A list of the more common error messages are explained below.
SERCOS Errors
A number of different errors can be posted from the SERCOS Interface™ for both motor and I/O
performance. The error messages are specific to the drive and I/O modules being used. Please refer
to information supplied by the Drive and I/O hardware supplier for appropriate response.
SERCOS Ring Not Running
This error indicates that communication with the SERCOS ring has been lost. Generally this is due to
a fault condition on the ring. Check SERCOS hardware and cycle power.
No Part Loaded
This message is displayed whenever the control does not contain a valid part program in memory. To
clear this error message, load a valid part program from either the Shape Library, hard drive, diskette
or from a Host system.
Part Larger than Plate
This message will be displayed if the part program that has been loaded is larger than the plate size
information in Setups. The operator may choose to ignore and continue the cut or return to Setups to
correct the plate size.
Kerf too Large, Arc/Line has Disappeared. Abort Cut?
This message is displayed when the Kerf size selected is too large and will affect the shape of the
part. The operator can continue to cut the part, abort the cut to review the Kerf information selected
or abort the cut to review the part program for any errors. Electing to continue cutting of a part
program which prompts the display of this error, may lead to unexpected results.
Cut Sense Lost
This message is displayed if the Arc ON Feedback setup parameter is enabled and the Cut Sense
input is deactivated by the plasma unit while cutting. When this condition occurs, the control displays
the Pause screen, which allows use of the Cut Recovery features to finish cutting the piece.
Communications Time Out
This message is displayed whenever the Host system does not respond within the Link Time Out
setup parameter for either a Host Upload or Download. To correct this problem, increase the Link
Time Out setup parameter and check the communications setup parameters on the Host system and
the control.
Host Not Responding
This message is displayed whenever the communications is lost to the Host system after the initial
communication was established. To correct this problem, try exiting and re-entering the Upload or
Download to Host screens to re-establish communications and/ or check the communications setup
parameters on the Host system and the control.
Scale Factor must be between .001 and 1000
This message is displayed whenever a value less than .001 or greater than 1000 is entered for a
Scaling Factor. To correct this problem, enter a value between .001 and 1000 for the Scaling Factor.