Lincoln Electric SVM144-B service manual Output Problems

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F-4

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-4

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major Physical or Electrical Damage

1.

Contact your local Lincoln

1.

Contact

The Lincoln Electric

is Evident

 

 

Electric Authorized Field Service

 

Service Dept. 1-888-935-3877

 

 

 

Facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Check input power switch (S1).

Machine is dead — no open circuit

1.

Make certain that the input

 

It may be faulty.

voltage output and no wire feed

 

power switch is in the "ON" posi-

 

 

 

when gun trigger is pulled. The

 

tion.

 

2.

Check for lose or broken wires

machine display may be lit.

 

 

 

 

 

at the reconnect panel.

 

 

2.

Check the input voltage at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine. Input voltage must

3.

Perform

Main Transformer

 

 

 

match the rating plate and the

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

reconnect panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Perform Rectifier Diode Bridge

 

 

3.

Blown or missing fuses in the

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

input line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Check

the thermostats and

 

 

4.

The thermostats may be open

 

associated leads for loose or

 

 

 

due to machine overheating.

If

 

broken connections. See wiring

 

 

 

machine operates normally after

 

diagram.

 

 

 

a cooling off period then check

 

 

 

 

 

 

for proper fan operation and

6.

The control board may be faulty.

 

 

 

ventilation. Make certain that the

 

Replace.

 

 

 

machine's duty cycle is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

being exceeded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Check the trigger circuit. Leads

 

 

 

 

 

 

#324 to #325 should have conti-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nuity (zero ohms) when the gun

 

 

 

 

 

 

trigger is pulled. If not then the

 

 

 

 

 

 

gun may be faulty — replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Make sure unit is not connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

to a portable generator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Contents Power MIG 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 Technical Specifications Power MIGSafety Precautions Uncrating the Power MIGLocation Power MIG Figure A.2 Triple Voltage Machine Input Connections GUN and Cable Installation Shielding GASOperation Section Section BOPERATIONB-2 Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Capability OperationProduct Description LimitationsDescription of Controls Procedure for Changing Drive and Idle Roll Sets Wire Reel Loading READI-REELS, SPOOLS, or CoilsIdle Roll Pressure Setting Feeding Wire ElectrodeSetting RUN-IN Speed on STAN- Dard Power MIG Feeder To Start the WelderAvoiding Wire Feeding Problems Making a WeldFAN Control Input Line Voltage ProtectionAccessories Section Section CK363P READI-REEL Adapter AccessoriesDrive Roll Kits Dual Cylinder Mounting KIT K1702-1Operating Instructions For Timer KIT Making a Weld with the Spool GUN, Spool GUN Installed Spool GUN Adapter KITMaintenance Section Section DMaintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceGUN Tubes and Nozzles Figure D.1 Component Locations Contact TIP and GAS Nozzle Installation Liner Removal Replacement5MAINTENANCED-5 To open up the handleTable D.2 Description English Size Metric SizeTheory of Operation Section Section ETheory of Operation Input Line VoltageMain Transformer Output Rectification Feedback ControlConstant Voltage Output Figure E.4 Constant Voltage OutputWire Drive Motor FeedbackWire Feed Overload Protection Thermal and Overload ProtectionOvercurrent Protection SCR Operation Figure E.6 SCR OperationPower MIG Troubleshooting & Repair Section Section FTroubleshooting & Repair HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuidePC Board Troubleshooting Procedures WorkstationsOutput Problems SCR Rectifier Rectifier Function Problems Wire Feeding Problems Welding Problems Welding Problems Main Transformer Test Test DescriptionTest Procedure Main Transformer TestFigure F.1 Troubleshooting and Repair Rectifier Diode Bridge Test Test DescriptionMaterials Needed Rectifier Diode Bridge Testing 208R 206 28 VAC 209R Power MIG Static SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Static SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Active SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Power MIG Active SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Active SCR Rectifier Assembly Test Figure F.7 Location Leads X2 Open switch SW-1 Wire Drive Motor and Tachometer Feedback Test Wire Drive Motor and Tachometer Feedback Test Test for Supply Voltage to Tachometer 515B 206B 15 VDC 5J1 1J1Test for Feedback Voltage to Control Board 555 206B To 3.5 VDC 6J1 1J1Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform VoltsMachine Loaded to 250 Amps AT 26 VDC Scope Settings Typical Output Voltage Waveform Machine LoadedMachine Loaded to 220 Amps AT 22 VDC Scope Settings Troubleshooting & Repair Typical SCR Gate Voltage Waveform Power MIG Control PC Board Removal and Replacement Procedure DescriptionRemoval and Replacement Procedure Control PC BoardFigure F.11 Control Board Mounting Power MIG 41TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-41 Wire Drive Assembly Removal and Replacement ProcedureWire Drive Assembly Removal and Replacement ProcedureTOC Power MIG SCR Output Rectifier Removal and Replacement Procedure SCR Output Rectifier Removal and Replacement Figure F.15 Right Heat Sink Lead Disconnection Power MIG Capacitor Bank Removal and Replacement Procedure Capacitor Bank Removal and Replacement Troubleshooting & Repair Removal and Replacement Main Transformer and Output ChokeTOC Power MIG FAN Motor Assembly Removal and Replacement Procedure FAN Motor Assembly Removal and Replacement Retest After Repair Troubleshooting and RepairWire Speed Range Open Circuit VoltagePower MIG Electrical Diagrams Section Power MIG 255 208/230V Wiring Diagram Entire Machine Code 10563 L10979Power MIG 255 230/460/575V Wiring Diagram Entire Machine Code 10583 L10980Power MIG 255 230/460/575 Wiring Diagram Entire Machine Code 10986 L11980Power MIG 255 208/230 Wiring Diagram Entire Machine Code 10990 L11979Control PC Board Schematic G3520-1D1 Control PC Board Assembly G3521-1 3521Display PC Board Schematic L10951 PowermigDisplay PC Board Assembly L10952-1 Lincoln Electric COSnubber PC Board Schematic S24374 24374 SSnubber PC Board Assembly M19248-1 00 ~.04SVM Error Reporting Form