Plasma diagnosis

LGK-100 Plasma Cutter No-Arc Routing

A step-by-step route for separating air, torch, pilot-arc, work-clamp and main-output faults on LGK-100 class plasma cutters.

LGK-100 no-arc diagnostic path.
LGK-100 no-arc diagnostic path.

Symptom route

Observed symptomFirst evidenceRepair note
Machine powers on but no arcCheck input power, fan, protection lamp and air pressure.Do not replace the board before verifying external conditions.
Air present but no pilot arcCheck torch switch, pilot lead, consumables and HF/pilot section.Worn electrode or incorrect nozzle order can stop pilot ignition.
Pilot arc but no cutting arcCheck work clamp, torch distance, transfer path and main output.Poor work connection can block arc transfer.
Weak cut or unstable arcCheck air pressure, wet air, current setting, nozzle damage and output current.A machine can have pilot activity but still fail under load.
Protection lamp onResolve thermal, input or control protection before output testing.Protection state invalidates most output measurements.
Verify external power, air, torch and workpiece connections.
Verify external power, air, torch and workpiece connections.
Torch consumables must be installed in the correct order and condition.
Torch consumables must be installed in the correct order and condition.

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