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F-4

 

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

 

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major physical or electrical damage

1. Contact

your local

Lincoln

 

1.

Contact

the

Lincoln

Electric

 

is evident.

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

 

Service Department. 1-800-833-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9353 (WELD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Check for loose or faulty con-

 

No welding output in either CV or

1. Place the Welding Terminals

 

 

nections on the heavy current

 

Stick modes. Auxiliary power is nor-

switch in the “ALWAYS ON”posi

-

 

carrying leads between the out-

 

mal and engine operates normally.

tion. If the problem is solved, the

 

 

put bridge and the output termi-

 

 

fault may be in the external con-

 

 

nals. Also

check for

broken

 

 

trol cable (if used), Leads #2 and

 

 

leads at the weld choke. See

 

 

#4. See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

2. Check the welding cables,

 

2.

Check

the

welding terminal

 

 

clamps, and electrode holder for

 

 

switch (S6) and leads 2 &4 back

 

 

loose or faulty connections.

 

 

to J8 pins 2 & 3 of the control

 

 

3. With the engine at high idle

 

 

board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Check for poor connections at

 

 

(1900 RPM), and the machine in

 

 

 

the general fab tap, Check for

 

 

J6 pins 1,2 & 3 molex plug at the

 

 

the presence of 70VDC at the

 

 

control PC board. Also check

 

 

output

terminals

of the

 

 

leads G1,G2 & G3 to each SCR.

 

 

Commander 400.

 

 

 

These are SCR gate drive out-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

puts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Check leads W1 thru W6 for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

loose or faulty connections. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wiring diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Perform the Stator Voltage Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Perform

the SCR/Diode

Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Perform

the

Control

Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Supply 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- 800-833-9353 (WELD).

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Lincoln Electric SVM133-B Troubleshooting Guide, Observe Safety Guidelines, Detailed in the beginning of this manual

SVM133-B specifications

The Lincoln Electric SVM133-B is an innovative welding machine designed to meet the diverse needs of welders and fabrication shops. This versatile equipment combines state-of-the-art technology with user-friendly features, making it ideal for both novice and professional welders.

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