Lincoln Electric SVM100-A service manual Troubleshooting & Repair

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115VAC Receptacle not working

 

 

1. Check for 115VAC at

 

 

1. If voltage at the receptacle is

 

 

 

properly (voltage is below 108VAC).

 

 

receptacle - if low (below

 

 

zero, then check for open cir-

 

 

 

Machine has welding output - fan is

 

 

108VAC), then check input

 

 

cuit breaker (CB1)

 

 

 

running.

 

 

 

voltage to machine.

 

 

2. Check leads #230, #231, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#232 for loose or broken con-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nections. Refer to wiring dia-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine regularly overheats - ther-

 

 

1. Welding application may

 

 

1. Check for proper fan operation.

 

 

 

mostat opens, PL1 (yellow light on

 

 

exceed recommended duty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

front panel) glows. The fan runs

 

 

cycle.

 

 

2. The thermostat may be faulty -

 

 

 

but machine has no output and no

 

 

 

 

 

Should be normally closed

 

 

 

display.

 

 

 

2. Dirt and dust may have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clogged the cooling channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inside the machine. Blow out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit with clean, dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compressed air.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Air intake and exhaust louvers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may be blocked due to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inadequate clearance around

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine makes a very loud

 

 

 

1. Inspect output stud insulators

 

 

1. Diode (D1) may be shorted.

 

 

 

buzzing noise in DC Stick Mode, or

 

 

for cracks or signs of over-

 

 

Check and replace if neces-

 

 

 

in DC TIG Mode when the arc start

 

 

heating.

 

 

sary.

 

 

 

or amptrol is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no current draw from

 

 

 

 

 

2. The SCR bridge may be faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Static and Active SCR

 

 

 

machine’s output studs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tests.

 

 

 

(The machine is not externally

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

loaded).

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check the polarity switch (S2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for correct connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.

SQUARE WAVE TIG 255

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Contents Square Wave TIG ARC Rays can burn SafetyElectric Shock can kill Fumes and Gases can be dangerousCylinder may explode if damaged Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionElectric and Magnetic Fields May be dangerousPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation SectionInstallation Technical Specifications Square Wave TIGSelect Suitable Location Safety PrecautionsHigh Frequency Interference Protection StackingGround Connection Input ConnectionsInput Supply Connections Output Connections Reconnect ProcedureTIG Torch Connection Table A.1 Stick Electrode Cable ConnectionOperation Section General Warnings OperationOperating Instructions Fumes and GasesSection TOC Work Connec Polarity Do not Switch AC & DC Recti Fier Power SourceWhile Weld ING TIG Gtaw Single Phase Coolant Tion OutputGeneral Description Design Features AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls Recommended Processes and EquipmentWelding Capability LimitationsControls and Settings Control Panel KeysCase Front Controls LoadHand and Foot Amptrol Welding Operation Accessory Operation TIG WeldingTable B.1 Recommended Polarity Settings for TIG Welding TIG Welding GuidelinesTable B.2 Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten Electrodes TIG Welding Sequence Operation 2-STEP ModeSquare Wave TIG 255 12/95 TIG Welding Sequence Operation 4-STEP Mode ALL Machines Auxiliary PowerAdvanced TIG Welding Features AC Wave Balance and Auto BalanceOverload Protection Square Wave TIG Accessories Section Installation of Field Installed Options AccessoriesOptions / Accessories Undercarriage FunctionMaintenance Section Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Safety PrecautionsFigure D.1 General Assembly Exploded View Square Wave TIG Power Supply Block Logic Diagram Theory of Operation SectionTheory of Operation Input Line Voltage and Main TransformerOutput Rectification and Feedback Control High Voltage / High Frequency Circuit DC Welding Output DC Welding CircuitAC Welding Output AC Welding CircuitSCR Operation SCR Operation Square Wave TIGThermal Protection Troubleshooting & Repair Section 1TROUBLESHOOTING & Repair HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting & Repair PC Board Troubleshooting ProceduresTroubleshooting Guide Output Problems12/95 Square Wave TIG Troubleshooting & Repair Possible Areas of Misadjustments Problems SymptomsRecommended Course of Action Function Problems Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting & Repair TIG Mode Problems Troubleshooting & Repair Troubleshooting Guide TIG Welding Problems Troubleshooting & Repair Stick Welding Problems PC Board Connector Locations Figure F.1 Control Board ConnectorsTest Description Control Transformer T2 Voltage TestMaterials Needed Test Procedure Control BOXControl Transformer T2 Voltage Test Figure F.4 Control Board and TransformerPROTECTION/SNUBBER Board Continuity Test PROTECTION/SNUBBER Board Continuity Test Figure F.6 PROTECTION/SNUBBER Board Test Points Table F.6 Square Wave TIGARC Start Trigger Circuit Test ARC Start Trigger Circuit Test Figure F.9 PROTECTION/SNUBBER Board Test Points Static SCR Test Static SCR Test Figure F.11 Protection Board Plug LocationsActive SCR Test Active SCR Test Figure F.13 PROTECTION/SNUBBER Board Plug LocationsBattery Test Silicon Controlled Rectifier TestNormal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform DC Stick Mode Scope SettingsNormal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform AC Stick Mode Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform DC TIG Mode Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform AC TIG Mode Typical Output Voltage Waveform Machine Loaded DC TIG Mode Machine Loaded to 200 Amps AT 50 VDCMachine Loaded to 50 Amps AT 26VAC AC TIG Mode Auto Balance onMachine Loaded to 200 Amps AT 46 VAC Volts 5ms Typical SCR Gate Voltage WaveformVolts 2ms Troubleshooting & Repair FAN Motor and Blade Removal Tools RequiredFAN Motor and Blade Removal SCR Heat Sink Assembly Removal Materials RequiredSCR Heat Sink Assembly Removal Input Idle Amps Retest After RepairRecommended Meters for Machine Output Tests Retest After Repair cont’d Figure F.16 Transformer Lead Test PointsElectrical Diagrams Electrical Diagrams Control Board G2150 PTC1,PTC2 THERMISTOR-PTC,56 OHMS,90MAControl Board G2150 cont’d Square Wave TIG PROTECTION/SNUBBER Board L9255 CAPACITOR-CEMO,4700P,50V,10% Square Wave TIG Wiring Diagram Square Wave TIG Machine Schematic Square Wave TIG 6 a 0 a 7 a 8 a 3 CG2150 A C C TControl Board Schematic Square Wave TIG 255 cont’d G2150 Y P a DPROTECTION/SNUBBER Board Schematic Square Wave TIG 255 L9255 Keypad LED Board Square Wave TIG 255 L9212