Hypertherm Powermax125 Service Manua - Manual (Page 47)

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3 – Basic System Operations
Set the operating mode switch
Use the operating mode switch to select the type of work you want to perform.
In automatic gas mode, Smart Sense technology automatically adjusts the gas pressure according to the selected cutting
mode and torch lead length for optimum cutting.
Check the indicators
Verify the following:
 The green power ON LED on the front of the power supply is illuminated.
 The Fault LED is not illuminated.
 No error icons appear in the status screen.
If a fault icon appears in the status screen, or the Fault LED is illuminated, or the power ON LED is blinking, correct the
fault condition before continuing. More troubleshooting information is included later in this manual.
For cutting expanded metal, grates, metal containing holes, or any job that
requires a continuous pilot arc. Using this mode to cut standard metal plate
reduces consumable life.
For cutting or piercing metal. This is the standard setting for normal drag-cutting.
For gouging metal.
 Using this mode while cutting results in poor cut
quality.
For locking the torch in the ON (fire) position. With this option selected, press the
trigger to fire the torch. The trigger will remain on when you release the trigger.
The arc will go out when transfer is lost or you press the trigger again.