Nova Series Laser Won't Turn On - No Power
Troubleshooting guide for Nova Series CO2 laser machines that will not power on, covering emergency stop, breakers, and fuses.
Preface: This article covers some of the basics for when your Nova Series Machine will not power on.
Emergency Stop Button
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Estop Button Pressed. Could be accidental by like a pet, a long board, a kid walking through the garage. It happens. But Lets check it to be sure even if you think it is not the case. 
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Laser Machine Main Breaker
2017 and new machines will have a breaker. Otherwise, see the check for a fuse further down in this article.
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A tripped\off main breaker in your Laser Control Panel Example of a tripped breaker on a Nova 51. Green Indicator means the breaker is Off and not passing power 
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Determine what tripped the breaker or if it was just off. Correct the issue and reset the breaker. How to Reset:
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Feeder Breaker for Laser Machine Receptacle
You will need to locate your panel and know which breaker feeds the machine. Each users panel will be different so this information is relative to the situation.
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Locate the main breaker for your Receptacle that the Laser Machine Plugs into. Is it Tripped? 
(Look for an Orange Tripped indicator, may not be exactly like that is shown here) |
If you are not using a dedicated breaker (you have other items on your circuit) you need to remove them and dedicate the receptacle to the laser only. Here is how to reset: |
Internal Fuse Blown
For 2016 and older machines you will need to check for a Fuse instead of a circuit breaker. Please check and replace the fuse, like below.
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Check for a blown fuse at the back of the machine in the power socket. 
Example of a blown fuse 
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Determine what blew the fuse. Correct the issue and replace the fuse. Good Fuse: 
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