Lincoln Electric SVM169-A service manual TIG Mode Problems

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F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIG MODE PROBLEMS

 

 

 

Machine output is intermittently lost.

1.

The problem may be caused by

1.

Check for loose or faulty connec-

Gas flow and high frequency are

 

high frequency interference.

 

tion on the leads between the

 

also interrupted.

 

 

Make sure that the machine is

 

remote receptacle and plug J5

 

 

 

 

grounded properly according to

 

on the control board. See wiring

 

 

 

the installation instructions. If

 

diagram.

 

 

 

 

there are other high frequency

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources in the area, make certain

2. Check the plugs on the control

 

 

 

that they are grounded properly.

 

board for loose connections.

 

 

 

2.

Make sure the Amptrol is operat-

3.

The control board may be faulty.

 

 

 

ing properly.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check to make sure that the

 

 

 

 

 

 

input voltage is correct for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine reconnect configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to Reconnect Procedure

 

 

 

 

 

 

in the Installation section of this

 

 

 

 

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.

PRECISION TIG 185

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Contents Precision TIG Safety Electric Shock can kill Safety Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation SectionInstallation Input Single Phase onlyModel Height Width Depth Weight K2345-2 Input at Rated OutputSafety Precautions Select Suitable LocationInput Connections Connections for TIG Gtaw Welding Input Reconnect ProcedureOutput Connections TIG Torch ConnectionWork Cable Connection Remote Control ConnectionShielding GAS Connection Precision TIG Operation Section Section BOperation Product Description Recommended Processes and EquipmentControls and Settings Control FunctionalityOperating Steps Welding in TIG ModePulse TIG Control Remote Control Operation Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 DesignWelding in Stick Mode Recommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Precision TIGPrecision TIG Accessories Section Factory Installed Options AccessoriesTable C.1 Field Installed Options K2348-1 Under-Storage CartPrecision TIG Maintenance Section Section DRoutine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceSpark GAP Adjustment Figure D.2 Location of Maintenance Components Return to Section TOC Theory of Operation Section Section ETheory of Operation Input Power CircuitGeneral Description Output Rectification Feedback Control Figure E.3 Control Board and Output Feedback ControlHigh Voltage / High Frequency Circuit Figure E.4 High Voltage/High Frequency CircuitDC Welding Output Figure E.5 DC Welding Current GenerationAC Welding Output Figure E.6 AC Square Wave Welding Current GenerationSCR Operation Figure E.7 SCR OperationThermal Protection Protective CircuitsOverload Protection Troubleshooting & Repair Section Section FTroubleshooting & Repair High Voltage / High Frequency can damage test equipmentPC Board Troubleshooting Procedures WorkstationsProblems Possible Areas Recommended Symptoms Course of ActionPossible Areas Recommended Symptoms Problems Possible Areas Check the welding cables and or TIG Mode Problems Troubleshooting & Repair TIG Welding Problems Problems Possible Areas Electric Shock can Problems Possible Areas Recommended Symptoms Stick Welding Problems High Frequency Circuit Disable Procedure Test DescriptionProcedure Figure F.1 Spark GAP AssemblyT1 Transformer Test Test Procedure T1 Transformer TestReturn to Section Section TOC Primary Windings Primary VoltagesPrecision TIG Static SCR Test Static SCR Test Assembly Removal and Replacement Precision TIG Active SCR Test Active SCR Test Figure F.6 SCR Gate Locations Precision TIG Scope Settings AC TIG ModeNormal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform DC TIG Mode AC Stick Mode DC Stick Mode Typical Output Voltage Waveform Machine Loaded Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 16VDCDC TIG Mode Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 26VDC DC Stick Mode 50 V/Div Precision TIG Troubleshooting and Repair SCR Bridge Assembly Removal and Replacement ProcedureSCR Bridge Assembly ProcedureFront Panel Mounting Screws 42TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-42 Figure F.9 Plug J2 on Control Board43TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-43 Replacement ProcedurePrecision TIG Polarity Switch Removal and Replacement Procedure Polarity Switch Removal ProcedureReplacement Procedure Precision TIG High Voltage Transformer Removal and Replacement Procedure High Voltage Transformer Transformer Secondary Leads Precision TIGFigure F.12 High Voltage Transformer Mounting Insulators Precision TIG Nutdriver Wrench Wire cutters Perform the SCR Bridge Assembly Removal Procedure Assembly Replacement Procedure Precision TIG Input Idle Amps Troubleshooting and RepairRetest After Repair Recommended Meters for Machine Output TestsPrecision TIG Electrical Diagrams Section Wiring Diagram Entire Machine G4549 Precision TIGSchematic Entire Machine G4588 G4588Schematic Control PC Board G4550-1B4-1 Schematic Control P.C. Board G4550-1B4-2 Schematic Control P.C. Board G4550-1B4-3 PC Board Assembly Control G4551-1 G4551SVM Error Reporting Form