Lincoln Electric R3R 600-I manual Troubleshooting

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E-5

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

E-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

H. Machine trips off when under no

1. Power bridge rectifier may have

1.

Refer to Power Hybrid,

load or makes excessive noise

 

a shorted diode or SCR.

 

Troubleshooting Procedures,

like it is loaded.

 

 

 

Section J and Snubber, Section

 

 

 

 

 

F.

 

 

2.

Short in the transformer.

2.

Repair.

 

 

3.

Fan hitting vertical baffle.

3.

Clear the fan.

 

 

 

 

I. Variable or sluggish welding arc.

1. Poor work or electrode cable

1.

Check and clean cable connec-

 

 

 

connection.

 

tions.

 

 

2.

Current too low.

2.

Check recommended currents

 

 

 

 

 

for rod type and size.

 

 

3.

Welding leads too small.

3.

See Table in Output Connection

 

 

 

 

 

Section.

 

 

4.

Open SCR or diode in power

4.

Check per Power Rectifier

 

 

 

rectifier bridge.

 

Bridge Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

Procedures, Section J and

 

 

 

 

 

Snubber, Section F.

 

 

5.

Control circuit problems.

5.

See SCR Troubleshooting,

 

 

 

 

 

Section K.

 

 

 

 

J. Welder will not shut off.

1. Input contactor contacts frozen.

1.

Replace input contactor.

 

 

 

 

K. Current control on machine not

1. Current control switch in wrong

1.

Place switch in “machine” ( I )

functioning.

 

position.

 

position.

 

 

2.

Current control switch defective.

2.

Check per Section H.

 

 

3.

Current control potentiometer

3.

Check per Section G.

 

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

4.

Lead or connection in control

4. Repair or connect.

 

 

 

circuit open.

 

 

 

 

5.

Defective control or circuit

5.

See SCR Troubleshooting,

 

 

 

boards.

 

Section K.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 600-I

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Contents Idealarc R3R Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Table of Contents Installation Technical Specifications R3R 600-I K1381Duty Cycle InstallationInput Power Connection Warning Output ConnectionsOperation 2OPERATIONB-2 Output Current Control DialAccessories Optional EquipmentPower Rectifier Replacement MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Pocket AmptrolTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideFunction Problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems Possible Cause Recommended Idealarc Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure for Replacing PC BoardsChecking Current Control Rheostat on Machine Power Silicon Controlled REC- Tifier Test Wiring Diagrams Idealarc R3R-400, 500-I, 500 & 600-I Wiring DiagramDimension Print R3R K817 or K817RPrecaucion Aviso DE

R3R 600-I specifications

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