Hypertherm sync adapter

[Tinner23]

I have a Hypertherm 65 with a machine torch installed on my table, bought the sync adapter and fine cut cartridge to use. For some reason it doesn't seem to come up tight to the torch head and doesn't fire when commanded. Anybody have any advice or knowledge of the sync adapter?

[adbuch]

Are you using a Duramax torch?
David

[Tinner23]

I am

[weldguy]

That is very strange. Do you get a 0-50 error on your Powermax LCD screen with the adapter installed?

[Tinner23]

I think that’s the error, it doesn’t seem to come up tight like with the hand torch

[weldguy]

Very strange. I would be interested in seeing a pic of it installed if you could snap one with your phone and post it.

[adbuch]

I have a Hypertherm 65 with a machine torch installed on my table, bought the sync adapter and fine cut cartridge to use. For some reason it doesn't seem to come up tight to the torch head and doesn't fire when commanded. Anybody have any advice or knowledge of the sync adapter?

Are you sure that you have your swirl ring removed before attempting to install the adapter?
David

[Tinner23]

Yeah, swirl ring was removed

[adbuch]

Yeah, swirl ring was removed

Then I would contact your Hypertherm rep to find out what the problem is. I know that Robert has been using the Sync adapter on his Duramax torch with great success.

David

[Tinner23]

Ok, thanks

[cutnweld]

I am assuming you restarted the machine after installing? Funny question but sometimes start with the basics

[weldguy]

I am assuming you restarted the machine after installing? Funny question but sometimes start with the basics

Very good point!

[Tinner23]

I put it on before I started the plasma and the table Haven’t messed with it lately but I’m going to soon

[cutnweld]

OK. On mine if the cartridge is taken off the plasma unit detects that even if the adaptor stays on