Lincoln Electric SVM146-A service manual Routine Maintenance, Periodic Maintenance

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

1.Keep the cutting or gouging area and the area around the machine clean and free of combustible materials. No debris should be allowed to collect which could obstruct air flow to the machine.

2.Every 6 months or so, the machine should be cleaned with a low pressure airstream. Keeping the machine clean will result in cooler operation and higher reliability. Be sure to clean these areas. SEE

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

• Turn off machine at the disconnect switch on the front of the machine before tightening, cleaning or replacing consumables.

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-Power, Output and Control printed circuit boards and heat sinks

-Power Switch

-Main Transformer

-Input Rectifier

3.Examine the sheet metal case for dents or break- age. Repair the case as required. Keep the case in good condition to insure that high voltage parts are protected and correct spacings are maintained. All external sheet metal screws must be in place to insure case strength and electrical ground continu- ity.

4.Check the air regulator filter to be sure it does not become clogged. The air filter on the machine is self draining and will not have to be emptied.

5.Check the filter element every several months to see if it is clogged (weekly in very dirty environ- ments). Replace if necessary by first removing the two screws that attach the filter cage to the back panel assembly, then slide the cage away from the back of the machine and remove. Next, twist the clear filter bowl until it comes off (be careful not to lose the o-ring seated at the top of the bowl threads). Unscrew the filter element and replace with new element. Assemble parts in reverse order as described above.

6.Inspect the cable periodically for any slits or punc- ture marks in the cable jacket. Replace if neces- sary. Check to make sure that nothing is crushing the cable and blocking the flow of air through the air tube inside. Also, check for kinks in the cable periodically and relieve any so as not to restrict the flow of air to the torch.

Change consumables as required.

1. Thermal Protection

Two thermostats protect the machine from excessive operating temperatures. Excessive temperatures may be caused by a lack of cooling air or by operating the machine beyond the duty cycle and output rating. If excessive operating temperatures should occur, the yellow thermal LED will light and the thermostat will prevent output voltage or current.

Thermostats are self-resetting once the machine cools sufficiently. If the thermostat shutdown was caused by excessive output or duty cycle and the fan is operat- ing normally, the Power Switch may be left on and the reset should occur within a 15 minute period. If the fan is not turning or the air intake louvers were obstructed, then the power must be switched off and the fan prob- lem or air obstruction must be corrected.

2.Filter Capacitor Conditioning (PRO-CUT 80, 400- 460 VAC only)

A protection circuit is included to monitor the voltage across filter capacitors C1 and C2. In the event that the capacitor voltage is too high, the protection circuit will prevent output. The protection circuit may prevent output providing all these circumstances are met:

a. Machine is connected for 400-460 or 460-575 VAC input.

b.Machine did not have power applied for many months.

c.Machine will not produce output when power is first switched on.

If these circumstances apply, the proper action is to switch the machine on and let it idle for up to 30 min- utes. This is required to condition the filter capacitors after an extended storage time. The protection circuit will automatically reset once the capacitor condition- ing and resultant voltage levels are acceptable. It may be necessary to turn the power switch off and back on again after this period.

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Contents PRO-CUT California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation Section Technical Specifications PRO-CUT InstallationGAS Requirements Technical Specifications Cont’d PRO-CUTSelect Suitable Location Safety PrecautionsLifting and Moving StackingInput Wire and Fuse Size Input Power Cord Connector InstallationInput Connections Ground ConnectionReconnect Procedure Reconnect ProcedureReturn Return to Section TOC GAS Input ConnectionsTorch Connection Output ConnectionsTable of Contents Operation Section Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsOPERATIONB-2 Design Features Advantages Operational Features and ControlsOperation General DescriptionLimitations Cutting CapabilityConsumable Life Pilot ARC Considerations Controls and SettingsCutting Operation Safety Status Indicator Procedure Recommendations Preheat Temperature forPlasma Cutting User ResponsibilitySuggestions for Extra Utility from the PRO-CUT System Thick Sections of MetalARC Voltage ARC StartARC Initiated PRO-CUT Accessories Table of ContentsGeneral Options Accessories Table of Contents Maintenance Electric Shock can kill Input Filter Capacitor Discharge ProcedurePeriodic Maintenance Routine MaintenanceMaintenance Table of Contents Theory of Operation Section Theory of Operation Input Line VOLTAGE, Switch and Main TransformerPrecharge and Protection Power BoardFigure E.4 Main Transformer Main TransformerFigure E.5 Plasma Output Board and Torch Output Board and TorchFigure E.6 Control and Display Boards Control and Display BoardsThermal Protection Protection CircuitsOverload Protection Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Igbt Operation Maximum Output Pulse Width ModulationMinimum Output PRO-CUT Table of Contents Troubleshooting & Repair Section HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting & RepairPC Board can be damaged by static electricity PC Board Troubleshooting ProceduresOutput Problems Troubleshooting GuideFunction Problems Air begins to flow when Make sure the air pressure is Cutting Problems LED Function Problems Troubleshooting Guide Materials Needed DescriptionFigure F.1 Location of Input Filter Capacitor Terminals Input Filter Capacitor Discharge ProcedureInput Rectifier Test Input Rectifier Test Test ProcedureTest Point Terminals Analog Meter X10 Range Primary Power Board Resistance Test Capacitor Voltage Test Capacitor Voltage Test Primary Power Board Resistance TestBoard Removal and Replacement Procedure Test Procedure Table F.3 Capacitor Voltages Output Power Board Resistance Test Figure F.4 Output Power Board Lead Locations Output Power Board Resistance TestOutput Power Board Removal and Replacement Procedure Torch Continuity and Solenoid Test Torch Continuity and Solenoid Test Test ProcedureAIR/GAS Solenoid Test Figure F.6 AIR Solenoid AIR/GAS Solenoid TestT2 Auxiliary Transformer Test T2 Auxiliary Transformer Test ProcedureYellow 1J21 Yellow 7J21 115VAC Test Point Expected VoltageTrigger Circuit Test Simplified Trigger Circuit Trigger Circuit TestPerform the Input Filter Capacitor Discharge Procedure PRO-CUT 80 Output Board LED Definitions Figure F.11 Control Board LEDs Control Board LED DefinitionsLOW Voltage Circuit Test T2 Auxiliary Transformer LOW Voltage Circuit TestFigure F.12, Low Voltage Circuit Diagram Test Point Figure F.15 Display Board Test Points Control Board Removal and Replacement Screws Control Board Removal and ReplacementFigure F.18 Control Board Removal from Mounting Pins Display Board Removal and Replacement Figure F.19 Case Front Screw Removal Display Board Removal & ReplacementFigure F.20 Display Board Removal Output Power Board Removal and Replacement Output Power Board Output Power Board Removal & ReplacementFigure F.22 Output Board Lead Locations Replacement Procedure This procedure takes approximately 40 minutes to perform Removal Procedure Primary Power Board and Filter CapacitorRemoval and Replacement Heatsink Mounting Screws Socket Head Capacitor Removal Capacitor Replacement and P.C. Board ReplacementInput Rectifier Bridge Removal and Replacement Figure F.25 Input Rectifier Lead Locations PRO-CUT Input Rectifier Bridge Removal and ReplacementTroubleshooting & Repair Input Idle Amps and Watts Retest After RepairPRO-CUT Electrical Diagrams Wiring Diagram PRO CUT 2ELECTRICAL Diagrams G-2Cutting Current Setpoint Local Schematic Control PC BoardPRO-CUT 80 Control PC Board Assembly Control Board Code 10574 onlyG3560-1 PC Board Assembly Control Board Code 10577 & 10578 onlySchematic Power PC Board 6ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-6Power PC Board Assembly Power BoardElectrical Reqd Identification PC Board Assembly Output BoardFilename Schematic Display PC BoardLight BAR,LED,GREEN PC Board Assembly Display BoardSVM Error Reporting Form

SVM146-A specifications

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