Lincoln Electric IM579 manual Controls and Settings

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E-5

 

 

E-5

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

The voltage and/or wire feed

1. Certain limits may have been

 

 

 

 

 

speed will not adjust to user satis-

imposed on the welding parame-

 

 

 

 

 

faction.

ters. Refer to the Limits Overlay

 

 

 

 

 

 

section in the Operations section

 

 

 

 

 

 

of this manual to change the set

 

 

 

 

 

 

limits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The voltage and/or wire feed

1. When the Limits Overlay or the

 

 

 

 

 

speed can be adjusted on the wire

Setup Overlay is placed on the

 

 

 

 

 

feeder but the changes are not

machine, the Power Wave’s and

 

 

 

 

 

shown on the Power Wave.

feeder’s displays do not match.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These overlays can not be used

 

 

 

 

 

 

for welding.

 

 

 

2.If two wire feeders are connect- ed to the Power Wave, only one of

the feeder’s settings can be dis-

If all recommended possible areas

played on the Power Wave at one

of misadjustments have been

time. Pull the trig-ger of the wire

checked and the problem per-

feeder whose settings you want

sists, contact your local Lincoln

displayed on the Power Wave.

Authorized Field Service Facility.

The Dual Procedure overlay is

1. Check for proper installation of

installed. The user cannot change

the Dual Procedure overlay.

from procedure “A” to procedure

 

“B,” or vice versa.

2. Check the Dual Procedure Gun

 

Trigger or separate Dual

 

Procedure switch.

 

 

The display can not be seen clear-

1. Adjust the viewing angle of the

ly or can not be seen at all.

display. Follow the instructions pro-

 

 

vided in the Operation Section of

 

this manual. (Look under the “LCD

 

DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT” in the

 

“CONTROLS AND SETTINGS”

 

sub-section of the Operation sec-

 

tion.)

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con- tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.

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Contents Safety Depends on You Invertec Power WavetmElectric Shock can kill SafetyARC Rays can burn Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Cylinder may explode if damagedFor Electrically pow- ered equipment For Engine powered equipment Electric and Magnetic FieldsMay be dangerous Précautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Thank YouTable of Contents Installation Technical Specifications Power WavePulse Pulse and Background Current Range Voltage Range High Frequency Precautions Safety PrecautionsInput Connections Select Suitable LocationInput Power Connections Input Voltage Reconnect ProcedureInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Ground ConnectionsOutput Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsWork and Electrode Cable Connections Water Cooler ConnectionsOperation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions Fumes and Gases can beSave process information if desired Select your process informationOperational Features and Controls Design Features and AdvantagesSynergic Welding Recommended ProcessesCase Front Controls Controls and SettingsInstalling AN Overlay Operating OverlaysOverview Overlay Types OverlayName Overlay ID Number = PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection OverlayOperation Then Memory Location # is Empty Weld from Memory OverlayFigure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Position Procedure Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay OptionalRecall from Memory KEY Memory Location Numbers Limits Overlay OptionalOperation Figure B.9 Setup Overlay Setup OverlayPositive Polarity Voltage Sensing Wire Feeder Setup DescriptionTable B.1 Positive Voltage Sensing Options Negative Polarity Voltage SensingPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Flux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresPulse Procedures STICK/TIG ProceduresExplanation of Table B.3 Pulse processes Pulse WeldingOverload Protection Thermal ProtectionOver Current Protection OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesWire Feeder Setup Guns and CablesWater Cooler Usage Maintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceInput Filter Capacitor DIS Charge Procedure Figure D.1 Resistor Locations Locate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified by Discharge labels, on each of the four SwitchPreventive Maintenance Figure D.4 General Component Locations HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide Authorized Field Service FacilitySists, contact your local Lincoln Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp Observe Safety Guidelines Controls and Settings Power-up Inspect the overlay bar code Saved in memory are different Check for proper shielding gas Wiring Diagram Wiring DiagramsHow To Read Shop Drawings New Lessons in Arc WeldingNeed Welding Training? Precaucion Aviso DE Limited Warranty