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Fault icons and fault codes
The Powermax45 SYNC® power supply shows faults using a combination of fault icons and fault code numbers. Some faults are shown by the icons only, others are shown by the icons and a fault code number.
Fault icons
Each fault icon can help identify what the caused the problem.

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Troubleshooting for fault codes
- Fault icons and fault codes
  The Powermax45 SYNC® power supply shows faults using a combination of fault icons and fault code numbers. Some faults are shown by the icons only, others are shown by the icons and a fault code number.
  - Fault icons
    Each fault icon can help identify what the caused the problem.
  - Fault codes
    When a fault occurs with the plasma power supply or the torch, a fault icon, or a fault icon and a fault code, will show on the 2-digit display.
- Operational faults
  An operational fault code can be for a notification or for a condition that stops the cutting process. Hypertherm® recommends that you do the steps for all faults that occur. Troubleshooting all faults helps you to get optimal cut quality and consumable life.
- Internal component faults (1-nn-n, 2-nn-n, 3-nn-n)
  Fault codes in the 1-nn-n, 2-nn-n, and 3-nn-n formats identify possible damage to components inside the plasma power supply.
- Troubleshooting procedures for fault LEDs and 0-nn-n fault codes
- Troubleshooting procedures for 1-nn-n, 2-nn-n, and 3-nn-n fault codes
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Fault icons

Each fault icon can help identify what the caused the problem.

Service

This icon shows when the transfer (XFR) signal on the machine interface is closed, or when the plasma power supply receives a START signal from a Computer Numerical Control (CNC).

Temperature

This icon identifies fault conditions in which the plasma power supply is outside the range of permitted operating temperatures.

Torch Cap sensor

This icon identifies fault conditions in which the Hypertherm® cartridge is loose, incorrectly installed, or missing.

This icon also identifies when the SmartSYNC® torch is in the yellow lock (X) position.

Fault

This icon identifies faults that cause the plasma power supply to stop cutting.

This icon also comes on when the torch is set to the yellow lock (X) position.

Gas

This icon identifies fault conditions in which the gas supply is disconnected from the plasma power supply or there is a problem with the gas supply.

Power ON

When flashing, this icon identifies a problem with the AC input power.