Lincoln Electric SVM169-A Troubleshooting and Repair, Retest After Repair, Input Idle Amps

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F-57

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

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RETEST AFTER REPAIR

Should a machine under test be rejected for any reason requiring the removal of any mechanical part that could affect the machine’s electrical characteristics, or if any electrical components are repaired or replaced, the machine must be retested.

 

INPUT IDLE AMPS

Input Volts/Hertz

 

Maximum Idle Amps

208/60

 

2.50 Amps

230/60

 

3.00 Amps

 

 

OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGES

Stick Mode OCV

 

AC 70 - 80VAC

 

DC 55 - 65VDC

 

 

TIG Mode OCV

 

AC 70 - 80VAC

 

DC 60 - 70VDC

 

 

 

 

 

MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE OUTPUT VOLTAGE -

AT MINIMUM OUTPUT SETTINGS

DC TIG Mode

6 Amps @ 12 Volts

 

 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE OUTPUT VOLTAGE -

AT MAXIMUM OUTPUT SETTINGS

DC TIG Mode

200 Amps @ 29 Volts

 

 

RECOMMENDED METERS FOR MACHINE OUTPUT TESTS

VOLTMETER: AC and DC True RMS Meter - Fluke 8922A or equivalent

AMMETER: Columbia Type AX AC or DC Tong Ammeter

IMPORTANT: IF OTHER TYPE METERS ARE USED RESULTS MAY NOT BE ACCURATE.

PRECISION TIG 185

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Contents Precision TIG Safety Electric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion SafetySûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Installation Section Table of ContentsInput Single Phase only InstallationK2345-2 Input at Rated Output Model Height Width Depth WeightSelect Suitable Location Safety PrecautionsInput Connections TIG Torch Connection Input Reconnect ProcedureOutput Connections Connections for TIG Gtaw WeldingShielding GAS Connection Remote Control ConnectionWork Cable Connection Precision TIG Section B Operation SectionOperation Recommended Processes and Equipment Product DescriptionControl Functionality Controls and SettingsPulse TIG Control Welding in TIG ModeOperating Steps Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 Design Remote Control OperationRecommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Precision TIG Welding in Stick ModePrecision TIG Accessories Section Table C.1 AccessoriesFactory Installed Options K2348-1 Under-Storage Cart Field Installed OptionsPrecision TIG Section D Maintenance SectionSpark GAP Adjustment MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Figure D.2 Location of Maintenance Components Return to Section TOC Section E Theory of Operation SectionGeneral Description Input Power CircuitTheory of Operation Figure E.3 Control Board and Output Feedback Control Output Rectification Feedback ControlFigure E.4 High Voltage/High Frequency Circuit High Voltage / High Frequency CircuitFigure E.5 DC Welding Current Generation DC Welding OutputFigure E.6 AC Square Wave Welding Current Generation AC Welding OutputFigure E.7 SCR Operation SCR OperationOverload Protection Protective CircuitsThermal Protection Section F Troubleshooting & Repair SectionHigh Voltage / High Frequency can damage test equipment Troubleshooting & RepairWorkstations PC Board Troubleshooting ProceduresCourse of Action Problems Possible Areas Recommended SymptomsPossible 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 Test Description High Frequency Circuit Disable ProcedureFigure F.1 Spark GAP Assembly ProcedureT1 Transformer Test T1 Transformer Test Test ProcedurePrimary Windings Primary Voltages Return to Section Section TOCPrecision 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 Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform AC TIG ModeScope Settings DC TIG Mode AC Stick Mode DC Stick Mode Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 16VDC Typical Output Voltage Waveform Machine LoadedDC TIG Mode Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 26VDC DC Stick Mode 50 V/Div Precision TIG SCR Bridge Assembly Removal and Replacement Procedure Troubleshooting and RepairProcedure SCR Bridge AssemblyFront Panel Mounting Screws Figure F.9 Plug J2 on Control Board 42TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-42Replacement Procedure 43TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-43Precision TIG Polarity Switch Removal and Replacement Procedure Removal Procedure Polarity SwitchReplacement Procedure Precision TIG High Voltage Transformer Removal and Replacement Procedure Transformer Secondary Leads Precision TIG High Voltage TransformerFigure 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 Recommended Meters for Machine Output Tests Troubleshooting and RepairRetest After Repair Input Idle AmpsPrecision TIG Electrical Diagrams Section Precision TIG Wiring Diagram Entire Machine G4549G4588 Schematic Entire Machine G4588Schematic Control PC Board G4550-1B4-1 Schematic Control P.C. Board G4550-1B4-2 Schematic Control P.C. Board G4550-1B4-3 G4551 PC Board Assembly Control G4551-1SVM Error Reporting Form