Hypertherm Power Max 85 Fault code 0-19

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Hypertherm Power Max 85 Fault code 0-19

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My machine is used for my table. I have had this machine for 10yrs now. With no problem at all. It just started throwing the code 0-19. I have been able to turn it off and back on a few times and it goes away. But it keeps getting harder and harder to get the code to go away. I havent changed any wiring or anything that I can think of that may be causing this. I have just recently bought a a hand torch that i can unplug my machine torch and use the hand torch. could this have started the Problem? Any Help would be greatly appreciated.
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They say 0-19 is an inverter shutdown, could be electrical noise or cold be a major hardware fault. If inverter noise it will fire back up and work again, if not you may see a 0-99 code which is more severe. If you haven't seen a 0-99 then lets hope it's noise.

OK so you changed a torch and now this problem, so what could have happened assuming there is nothing wrong with the new torch itself? The only thing I can think of is the ground cable connection at the front of the plasma cutter, it is a 1/2 turn type connection and and can be easily knocked loose, possibly when plugging in the new torch. Its a long shot but takes 5 seconds to look and be sure its tight.

Aside from that, you have a good base line with the new torch, its causes 0-19 codes randomly. If you were to go back to the 10 year tried and true setup with the old torch does the problem go away?

That's all I can think of.
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I still use it with my machine torch. But i unplug machine torch and use hand torch from time to time. With either torch hooked up it still sends the code.
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Did you check the ground cable where it plugs into the Powermax unit I mentioned above to be sure it is tight and secure? It's a long shot but I have seen this cause an issue more than once.
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When was the last time you pulled the cover and blew out the dust bunnies? I would do that and check the circuit board & other components over for damage.
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I have blown it out. Looked for any damage. Checked and cleaned all connections. And bought a new machine and hooked it up. Still throwing code 0-19
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That's a bummer. Have you tried entering the diagnostic feature on your Powermax? It will give you more information than the standard error code.
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No I didnt know about a diagnostics code. How do i do that
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Turn the Powermax unit on and then press the Auto/Manuel and Gas Selector button at the same time to make the diagnostic window appear. It will list the recent codes. Post back with your findings, even a pic of your LCD screen may be helpful.

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I took pic of it. Kinda hard to see

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Perfect, that pic will help. I had a similar problem once and ended up being the cooling fan. Replaced the fan and all was well.

So I see you have a code 3-42-0 stored multiple times. For this you want to perform test #5 on the attached pdf. This is the test I performed to determine my fan was dead.

Have a look at the attached pdf, perform test #5 and I am curious what you find out.

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Thank you sir. I will give that a try
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Also, I have still been able to get it to work by turning it on and off multiple times. Seems like it will not throw the code if you can hear a click noise on the inside. But if it sets for a couple of hours not being used it will throw the 0-19 code again and then you have to mess with it until you can get it to click again
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It all sounds about right to me. If you do find it is a fan I googled the part number on the fan rather than order it from Hypertherm and I bought the exact same fan for 1/3 the cost. I ended up finding it on Amazon. I hate giving Amazon my money but for 1/3 the cost I had to go that route but I ALWAYS try to not buy from Amazon.
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I have the same error 0-19 with the same symptoms. I can rarely get the machine to run on without the error. I checked the voltage as the tech manual said to and everything is 25% higher than it should be on the low voltage section. Did you ever find a fix for yours? I would hate to buy a 1200 dollar board for a small bad resistor. Any feedback helps! Thank you
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