LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
Safety Depends on You
Safety
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
ARC Rays can burn
Electric Shock can kill
Fumes and Gases can be dangerous
Cylinder may explode if damaged
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Précautions DE Sûreté
Master Table of Contents
Master Table of Contents cont’d
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Table of Contents
Installation Section
Installation
Section A-1
Technical Specifications
Installation
Width Height
Installing the LN-9 GMA Roll and 4-ROLL Models
Attaching the Wire Reel Stand
Mounting the Wire Feed Unit
Mounting the Unit
Electrical Connections LN-9 GMA and LN-9F GMA
Power Input Cable Assembly
Routing the Electrode
Connecting the Power Input Cable Assembly to Power Sources
Bottom View
Installation
Can kill
Figure A.5 Connection of LN-9 GMA to DC-600 Power Sources
Figure A.6 Connection of LN-9 GMA to DC-1000 Power Sources
To LN-9 GMA Input Cable Plug
Figure A.8 Connection of LN-9 GMA to V300 Power Sources
Machine Grounding
Work Cable Connection
Direct Work Lead Connection
Table A.1 Work Cable Sizes
For GMA GUN Cables
Connecting the GUN Cable to the Wire Feeder
Thumb- screw
Hooking UP GMA Shielding GAS
Cylinder may explode if damaged
Table of Contents Operation Section
Operation
Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
General Description
Recommended Processes and Equipment
K424 LN-9 GMA 2-ROLL and K568-1 LN-9 GMA 4-ROLL
K436 LN-9F GMA 2-ROLL and K583-1 LN-9F GMA 4-ROLL
DC Constant Voltage Power Sources
Controls and Settings
Figure B.3 Wire Feeder Controls for LN-9 GMA
Figure B.4 Wire Feeder Controls for LN-9F GMA
Power Supply Fuse
Circuit Protection and Automatic Shutdown
Avoiding Grounding Lead Protector GLP Shutdown
Circuit Breaker
Automatic Shutdown
Drive Roll Installation
Changing Drive Rolls for 2-ROLL Wire Feeders
Guide Tube Detail
Changing Drive Rolls for 4-ROLL Wire Feeders
Large
Wire Loading
Figure B.7a Threaded Locking Collar
Loading a 50-60 LB .7-27.2 KG. Coil Using K1504-1 Coil Reel
Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment
Adjustable Wire Reel Brake
Loading a 50 or 60 LB. Coil
Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment
Idle Roll Pressure Setting
Roll Wire Feeders
Adjust the Power Source
Adjust the LN-9 GMA Controls
Pulse Power 500, DC650 PRO
DC-250, DC-400, or DC-600
Starting Characteristics
RUN-IN Feature
Voltage Control Response
Select Acceleration
Security of Weld Procedure Settings
Procedure AT END of Coil
Making a Weld
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
Table of Contents Accessories Section
Accessories
Optional Equipment and Accessories
Power Input Cable Assemblies K196, K595, K596
Wire Reel Stands and Mountings
Attaching the Wire Reel Stands
Wire Reel Door KIT
50-60 LB. Wire Reel Assembly for Customer Mounting K299
Spindle for READI-REELS and 2 I.D. Spools K162-H
Universal Wire Reel Stand K1524-1
Wire Feeder Accessories
Burnback Timer KIT K419
GUN and Cable Assemblies
Table C.1 LN-9 GMA GUN and Cable Assemblies
GMA Timer KIT K418
Dual Process KIT K317 For Wire Feeders
Dual Procedure KIT K319
Pulse Power Filter Conversion KIT K442-1
Swivel Platform K178-1
Undercarriage K163
Continuous Flux Feed Tank K320
K320 Flux Tank Loading
K58 Magnetic Separator
Table C.2 Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits
Kit Roll Solid Steel Electrode
Cored Electrode
Aluminum Electrode
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
Table of Contents Maintenance Section
Routine Maintenance
Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
Proper Speed Sensor Module Mounting
GUN and Cable Maintenance
3D-3
Figure D.2 LN-9 GMA Connectors
Table of Contents Theory of Operation Section
Figure E.2 Power Input Circuits
Theory of Operation
Trigger and Shutdown Circuit
Figure E.3 Trigger and Shutdown Circuit
ARC VOLTAGE, Wire Speed Control and Metering
Figure E.4 ARC VOLTAGE, Wire Speed Control and Metering
Printed Circuit Board Functions
Power Board
Control Board
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
Table of Contents Troubleshooting & Repair Section
Troubleshooting & Repair
HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide
PC Board Troubleshooting Procedures
PC Board can be damaged by static electricity
Observe Safety Guidelines
Troubleshooting Guide
Detailed in the beginning of this manual
Trigger
Troubleshooting & Repair
Troubleshooting & Repair
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting & Repair
Interlock Function Problems
Test
T2 Transformer
Troubleshooting & Repair
Range Shutdown Test
Feeding Problems
Welding Problems
Troubleshooting & Repair
Meter Function Problems
Hall Effect
Bypass
Starting Problems
Troubleshooting & Repair
Starting Problems
Description
T1 Transformer Test
Materials Needed
Test Procedure
T1 Transformer Test
Figure F.2 Secondary Leads #601 and #602 AT Lead Splices
T2 Transformer Test
Figure F.3 Protection Circuit Troubleshooting Nameplate
T2 Transformer Test
Circuit Breaker Lead 32A
Lead Lead
Wire Drive Motor Test
Wire Drive Motor Test
Electric Shock can kill
Hall Effect Module Test and Alignment
Hall Effect Module Feedback Test Procedure
Hall Effect Module Test and Alignment
Test
Hall Effect Module Alignment Test Procedure
Figure F.8 Hall Effect Module Location
Voltmeter Accuracy Test
Voltmeter Accuracy Test
Figure F.9 Voltmeter Connection Point
Return Return to Master TOC
Meter Circuit Accuracy Test
Meter Circuit Accuracy Test
Figure F.10 Meter PC Board Locations and Cover
Figure F.11 Meter PC Board Test Points
Test Meter PC Board Wire Feed Speed
Test Meter PC Board Voltage Accuracy
Test Meter PC Board Wire Feed Speed Accuracy
Metric Model Metric Range SET M/MIN Reading Test Voltmeter
Wire Speed Accuracy Test
Wire Speed Accuracy Test
Check for the proper drive roll revolutions per minute
OUT of Voltage Range Shut Down Test
OUT of Voltage Range Shut Down Test
Figure F.12 Voltage PC Board with Jumpers
Section TOC
General Power Supply Tests
General Power Supply Tests
Also perform the T1 Transformer Test
General Power Supply Checks
Digital Meter and Meter PC Board Removal Replacement
Replacement
Procedure
Digital Meter and Meter PC Board Removal
Meter PC Board Removal
Digital Meter Removal Procedure
Replacement Procedure
Reed Switch CR2 Removal and Replacement
Reed Switch CR2 Removal and Replacement
Replacement
T1 Transformer Removal and Replacement
T1 Transformer Removal and Replacement
Figure F.17 Primary Lead #31 AT R1 Resistor
Figure F.18 Leads #526 and #527 AT Power PC Board
NUT and Screw Control PC Board 1CR Relay Phillips Screws
T1 Transformer Mounting Screws Terminal Strip
Drive Motor Removal and Replacement
Drive Motor Removal and Replacement
Figure F.22 TOP Motor Plate Screws
Nuts and Washers 4-ROLL Feeders
Mylar Insulator Glastic Mounting Board Bolts
Reassembly
Figure F.25 Drive Motor Removal from Gear BOX
Retest the LN-9 GMA wire feeder
Retest After Repair
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
Section G
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder
Wiring Diagram-LN-9 GMA
Electrical Diagrams
LN-9 GMA
Wiring Diagram-LN-9F GMA
DEC
Voltage Board Schematic
LN9, LN9F, LN9GMA, LN9FGMA
Power PC Board Schematic
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Trigger PC Board Schematic
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PM Control Schematic
Circuit
Meter Board Schematic
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Operating Schematic
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