Troubleshooting - Abicor Binzel ABIPLAS WELD CT Serie Instructivo De Servicio

10 Troubleshooting

10 Troubleshooting
Fault
Pilot arc is not ignited
Main arc is not ignited
Tab. 15 Troubleshooting
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WARNING
Risk of injury
Serious injuries caused by parts swirling around.
• When cleaning with compressed air, wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular safety goggles.
CAUTION
Material damage
The welding torch is destroyed on the inside by impurities.
• Never blow compressed air into the nozzles from the front.
2 Clean lines by blowing compressed air through them from behind.
NOTE
• Some problems are listed below, with descriptions of possible causes
and solutions. If the measures described below are not successful, please
consult your dealer or the manufacturer.
• Please also consult the operating instructions for the welding
components, such as the power supply, welding torch system, re-
circulating cooling unit, etc.
Cause
• Tungsten electrode and plasma
nozzle make contact
• Distance between tungsten
electrode and plasma nozzle
too large
• Tungsten electrode is worn out
or oxidized
• Distance between work-piece
and torch too large
• Pilot arc is not burning
ABIPLAS
Solution
• Re-adjust electrode
• Re-adjust electrode
• Re-sharpen and adjust
electrode
• Shorten distance
• Ignite pilot arc
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