A60 torch problem

[Jgear]

Howdy yall i recently got out of the cnc business but I kept my plasma. I bought a manual torch for this machine and every time I go to fire it it comes up with an error. Change consumables!! Any Ideas
Thanks jake

[05Duramax]

Which error code is that? Do you a pulse if air and then an error code?

[Jgear]

Yes a burst of air then
Error 80

[Jgear]

It's been a few years since I hooked it up to my machine that I had I can't remember if I had to change a lead wire inside the machine or not

[05Duramax]

If your getting air when you trigger the torch then no lead change is required, your machine is getting the trigger signal. I suspect your start cartridge is is sticking and the air is bot lifting the plunger and allowing the arc to fire. I would remove the cap, nozzle, start cartridge, and electrode and on the cartridge is a spring loaded plunger. The beveled esge of that plunger fits snug inside the nozzle, this beveled edge can get pitted and if tou use a scotchbrite to smooth out that beveled edge on the plunger it will prevent if from sticking to the nozzle when the air tries to lift it up. Also clean the nozzle well where the plunger contacts it or use a new nozzle. Let us know how it works out.