Lincoln Electric SVM146-A service manual Function Problems

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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

All the status lights begin to blink

1.

Make sure the PRO-CUT 80 is

1.

Perform

the

Primary Power

within 5 seconds of power up.

 

reconnected correctly for the

 

Board Resistance

Test and

 

 

input voltage being applied. Be

 

Capacitor Voltage Test.

 

 

sure to remove input power

2. Perform the Input Rectifier

 

 

and wait at least one minute

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

before changing the position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the input voltage range

3.

The control board may be

 

 

switch.

 

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. The primary power board may

 

 

 

 

 

 

be faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

The machine powers up properly,

1. Make sure the torch is connect-

1.

Perform the Auxiliary Trans-

but there is no response when the

 

ed properly to the PRO-CUT 80

 

former Test.

 

 

gun trigger is pulled. Only the

 

machine.

 

 

2.

Perform

the

Trigger Circuit

power LED is lit.

 

 

 

 

2. Make sure the air supply is con-

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nected and operating properly.

3.

Perform

the

Gas

Solenoid

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Make sure the torch head con-

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

sumable parts are in place and

4. Perform the Torch Continuity

 

 

in good condition.

Replace if

 

 

 

and Solenoid Test.

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. The control

board

may be

 

 

 

 

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The output power board may

 

 

 

 

 

 

be faulty. Perform the Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Resistance Test.

 

 

 

 

 

When the torch trigger is pulled, air

1. Make sure

the torch consum-

1.

Perform the Torch Continuity

begins to flow; but no pilot arc is

 

ables are in place and in good

 

and Solenoid Test.

 

established.

 

condition.

Replace if neces-

2.

Perform

the

Low

Voltage

 

 

sary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Make sure

the air

pressure is

3. The output board may be faulty.

 

 

set at 70 psi (448 kPa.)

 

 

 

Perform

the

Output Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Make sure there are no kinks or

 

Resistance Test.

 

 

 

restrictions

for air

flow in the

4. The control board may be

 

 

torch cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 1-800-833-9353.

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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 Safety Instructions OPERATIONB-2Operating Instructions Design Features Advantages Operational Features and ControlsOperation General DescriptionCutting Capability Consumable LifeLimitations Controls and Settings Cutting OperationPilot ARC Considerations Safety Status Indicator Procedure Recommendations Preheat Temperature forPlasma Cutting User ResponsibilitySuggestions for Extra Utility from the PRO-CUT System Thick Sections of MetalARC Start ARC InitiatedARC Voltage 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 BoardsProtection Circuits Overload ProtectionThermal Protection Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Igbt Operation Pulse Width Modulation Minimum OutputMaximum 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 Primary Power Board and Filter Capacitor Removal and ReplacementRemoval Procedure 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

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