Return to Section TOC

Return to Section TOC

Return to Section TOC

Return to Section TOC

Return to Master TOC

Return to Master TOC

Return to Master TOC

Return to Master TOC

F-7

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-7

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEEDING PROBLEMS

 

 

 

No ouput. Main fuses open, indicat-

Inspect input leads for possible

Inspect interior of machine for phys-

ing excessive current draw.

 

shorts or grounds or misconnec-

ical signs of electrical and heat dam-

 

 

 

tions.

age. Replace any damaged compo-

 

 

 

 

nents after conducting the tests

 

 

 

Install new fuses and reapply power.

below:

 

 

 

 

If fuses open again, go to next col-

1.

See Input Rectifier test.

 

 

 

 

umn of this Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

See Switch Board test.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

See Capacitor Balance

tests.

 

 

 

 

4.

See Snubber Resistor test.

Machine does not produce more

Check input voltages, fuses, and

1.

See Protection Board Output.

than 250 amps on meter (while

input voltage reconnect procedures.

 

Voltage test.

welding) when connected to

See Installation section of this man-

2.

Control Board may be defective.

3-phase supply.

ual.

 

 

 

3.

See Input Rectifier test (com-

 

 

 

 

ponent D13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine does not produce more

Normal operation.

No

test necessary. The single-

than 250 amps on meter (while

 

phase operation is detected by the

welding) while connected to single-

Nothing is wrong.

Protection Board and the output cur-

phase supply

 

rent is limited accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine operates okay at 230 VAC

Check input voltage and input volt-

1.

Check Re-connect Switches

or lower. No output at 380 VAC or

age reconnect procedures. See

2.

See Protection Board Output

higher

Installation section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

test.

 

 

 

3.

See Capacitor Balance tests.

 

 

 

4.

See Snubber Resistor test.

 

 

 

5.

See Switch PC Board test.

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.

V300-I

Page 37
Image 37
Lincoln Electric SVM101-B service manual See Input Rectifier test