Lincoln Electric R3R 500-I, R3R 375-I manual Function Problems

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E-3

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

E-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Machine input contactor closes

1.

Electrode or work lead loose or

1.

Repair connections.

but has no or low output. Open

 

broken.

 

 

circuit voltage should be 67 to 71

 

 

 

 

volts.

2.

Open transformer primary or

2.

Repair.

 

 

 

secondary circuit.

 

 

 

 

3.

Supply line fuse blown.

3.

Replace blown fuse – check fuse

 

 

 

 

 

size.

 

 

4.

Input line grounded causing

4.

Repair input to machine.

 

 

 

single phase input.

 

 

 

 

5.

Input leads not connected to

5.

Connect input lead.

 

 

 

contactor.

 

 

 

 

6.

Latching resistor, R3, open.

6. a. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

b. Check leads to the resistor

 

 

 

 

 

and repair if defective.

 

 

7.

Control circuit problems.

7.

See Troubleshooting Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

– Power Silicon Controlled

 

 

 

 

 

Rectifier.

 

 

 

 

 

D. Machine has maximum output

1.

Possible defective power SCR.

1.

Remove all gate leads G1, G2

but no control.

 

 

 

and G3 at PC board connector

 

 

 

 

 

J4. If welder has any open circuit

 

 

 

 

 

voltage, power SCR is defective.

 

 

 

 

 

See Troubleshooting Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

Section J.

 

 

2.

Possible defective control board.

2. See PC board Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

Procedures Section A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

IDEALARC® R3R 375-I, 500-I AND 600-I

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Contents R3R 375-I, 500-I California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Duty Cycle InstallationInstallation Input Power ConnectionOperation Output Current Control Dial Output Current Control MACHINE- Remote SwitchHigh Temperature Warning Light ARC Force Control DialK817, K817R Undercarriage AccessoriesOptional Equipment K857 Remote Current ControlPocket Amptrol MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Power Rectifier ReplacementHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingRecommended Function Problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems Possible Cause Recommended 375 R3RChecking Snubber Circuit Troubleshooting ProceduresChecking Current Control Rheostat on Machine Diagram Power Diode Test Power Silicon Controlled REC- Tifier TestIdealarc R3R-400, 500-I, 500 & 600-I Wiring Diagram Wiring DiagramsWiring Diagrams R3R 375-I, 500-I K817 or K817R Precaucion Aviso DE