Lincoln Electric SVM151-A service manual Chopper Technology Fundamentals, 70-80VDC

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THEORY OF OPERATION

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CHOPPER TECHNOLOGY

FUNDAMENTALS

The new era of welding machines such as the Multi- Weld 350 employ a technology whereby a DC source is turned on and off (chopped up) at high speed, then smoothed through an inductor to control an arc.

Hence the name “Chopper.” The biggest advantage of chopper technology is the high-speed control of the arc, similar to how inverter machines operate. A block diagram for this is as follows:

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EXTERNAL DC

SOLID STATE

INDUCTOR

ARC

SOURCE

SWITCH

AND DIODE

 

ARC

CONTROL

In this system, current from a DC source such as the

in the inductor and the arc can be controlled. The fol-

MULTI-SOURCE is applied through a solid state switch

lowing diagram depicts the current flow in the system

to an inductor. By turning the switch on and off, current

when the switch is open and closed:

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SWITCH

70-80VDC

DIODE

INDUCTOR

ARC

CURRENT WITH SWITCH OPEN

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CURRENT WITH SWITCH CLOSED

When the switch is closed, current is applied through

varying the ratio of on time versus off time of the switch

the inductor to the arc. When the switch opens, current

(Duty Cycle),

the current applied to the arc is con-

stored in the inductor sustains flow in the arc and

trolled. This

is the basis for Chopper Technology:

through the diode. The repetition rate of switch closure

Controlling the switch in such a way as to produce

is 20Khz, which allows ultra-fast control of the arc. By

superior welding.

MULTI-WELD 350

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Contents Multi-Weld TM 350 Arc Converter California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation Section Technical Specifications MULTI-WELD 350 K1735-1 InstallationQUICK-CONNECT PIG-TAILS Safety PrecautionsCase Grounding Work ConnectionFixed Parallel Operation Converters Cable Size On Cable AWG mm2 Power Source SetupTable of Contents Operation Section Safety Instructions OperationOperating Instructions Product Description VersatilePortable Distribution BOX MULTI-SYSTEM Power SourcePIG-TAIL Leads and Connectors Recommended Equipment and ProcessesCV Mode Wire Welding CC Mode Stick Welding and GougingRemote Output Control Options Front Panel Controls Input Power/ Mode Switch has three positionsRecessed Panel Controls Cable Handling For CC STICK/GOUGE Mode onlyParalleled Converters Transporting and Storage of the MULTI-WELDProtection Features MULTI-WELD Table of Contents Accessories Section Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES Semiautomatic Welding AccessoriesTo Work MULTI-WELD Table of Contents Maintenance SectionSection D-1 Maintenance MaintenanceSee additional warning information throughout this manual Figure D.2 Major Component Locations ServiceMULTI-WELD Table of Contents Theory of Operation Section General Description Theory of OperationFigure E.3 Power Modules and Feedback Power Modules and FEED- BackAnalog Control Power Supply Board and Weld Control Board Figure E.5 Mode Selector and Output Controls Mode Selector and Output ControlsOVER-VOLTAGE Protection Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Igbt Operation 8E-8 Pulse Width Modulation70-80VDC Chopper Technology FundamentalsMULTI-WELD Table of Contents Troubleshooting & Repair Section HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting & RepairPC Board can be damaged by static electricity PC Board Troubleshooting ProceduresBoard Test Troubleshooting GuidePower Supply Board Test Perform the DC Buss SupplyVoltage Test SpecificationsPerform the Input Contactor Coil Resistance and SupplyTest Input Voltage and ResistanceFunction Problems Analog Control Power Supply Board Test Tion and Adjustment TestSee the Digital Meter Calibra Perform the DC Buss Supply Welding Problems Troubleshooting & Repair Troubleshooting & Repair Case Cover Assembly Removal Replacement Procedure Test DescriptionMaterials Needed Replacement Procedure Removal ProcedurePower Module Capacitor Discharge Procedure Figure F.2 Power Module Capacitor Terminal Discharge ProcedureInput Contactor Coil Resistance and Supply Voltage Test Leads #303A #330 Coil Test ProcedurePerform the Power Module Capacitor Discharge procedure Input Contactor Coil Resistance Supply Voltage TestSupply PC Board Test Test for Contact ContinuityAnalog Control Power Supply PC Board Test Figure F.4 Analog Control Power Supply PC Board Test ProcedurePower Supply PC Board Test DC Buss Power Supply PC Board Test P46 P47 DC Buss Power Supply PC BoardTable F.2 DC Buss Power Supply PC Board Voltage Table Chopper PC Board Input Voltages and Resistance Test Chopper PC Board Input Voltages Resistance Test Figure F.6 Power Module Assembly DetailsPower Module Capacitor Discharge Procedure Test Procedure for the Left Side Power ModuleCC Mode Input Voltage Applied 75 VDC Scope SettingsNormal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform CV Mode Output Control AT Maximum Normal Weld Voltage Waveform Machine Loaded to 350 Amps AT 34 Volts CC-STICK ModeMachine Loaded to 350 Amps AT 34 Volts CV Mode CV Mode Output Control AT Minimum Description Case Front Assembly Removal and ReplacementReplace the case cover Weld Control or Peripheral PC Board Removal and Replacement Figure F.8 Case Front Assembly Details Replacement Procedure Description Lens Bezel Spacer Seal Knob Digital Meter Removal ProcedureRefer to Figure F.9 Output Control Potentiometer Removal ProcedureInput Contactor Removal and Replacement Lead #331 Figure F.10 Input Contactor Assembly DetailsReplacement Procedure Input Diode Removal and Replacement Figure F.11 Input Diode Assembly Details Refer to Figure F.11 25-27 300-324FAN Motor Assembly Removal and Replacement Figure F.12 FAN Motor Assembly Details Perform the Input Diode Removal proce- dure Perform the Input Diode Replacement procedurePower Capacitor Removal and Replacement Figure F.13 Power Capacitor Mounting Details Reassembly Chopper PC Board and Diode Module Removal and Replacement Removal Chopper PC Board Removal and ReplacementRefer to Figure F.14 ReplacementFigure F.15 Diode Module Mounting Details Diode Module Removal and ReplacementRefer to Figure F.15 Figure F.16 Diode Module Tightening Sequence Load Test Retest After RepairIdle Amps Open Circuit VoltagesTable of Contents Electrical Diagrams Section Electrical DiagramsWiring Diagram MULTI-WELD MULTI-WELD 350 Wiring DiagramSchematic Control PC Board #1 Schematic Control PC Board #2 Schematic Control PC Board #3 Schematic Control PC Board #4 Schematic Control PC Board #5 RESISTOR,SMD,1W,243OHMS,1% PC Board ASSEMBLY-CONTROLSchematic Peripheral Printed Circuit Board PC Board Reference Description Designators PC Board ASSEMBLY-PERIPHERALSchematic Power Printed Circuit Board Return to Section Return to Section TOC To Section TOC PC Board ASSEMBLY-POWERSchematic Analog Printed Circuit Board PC Board ASSEMBLY-ANALOG Schematic BY-PASS Printed Circuit Board PC Board Assembly BY-PASS 19303 M Schematic Chopper Printed Circuit BoardPC Board Assembly Chopper SVM Error Reporting Form