5-3. Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

Unit is completely inoperative.

 

Check continuity of Power switch S1, and replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset circuit breaker CB1 if open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check input power source. See welding power source Technical Manual.

 

 

 

Wire does not feed, unit completely inop-

 

Turn Power switch On.

erative.

 

 

 

Check 14−pin receptacle connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check input power or the CB

 

 

 

Wire does not feed.

 

Check gun trigger connection at wire feeder. Check gun trigger leads and trigger switch. See gun Owner’s

 

 

 

 

Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor and control board PC1.

 

 

 

Wire feeds erratically.

 

Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use correct size drive roll (see Parts List).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove weld spatter around nozzle opening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip or liner. See gun Owner’s Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check wiring between Motor Board and Encoder

 

 

 

Electrode wire feeding stops or feeds

 

Realign drive rolls.

erratically during welding.

 

 

 

Check hub assembly (see Parts List).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire feeds as soon as power is applied.

 

Check gun trigger. See gun Owner’s Manual.

 

 

 

Gas valve rattles loudly and wire feeds

 

Check for short between gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair or replace gun trigger leads.

slowly or erratically.

 

 

 

 

 

Gas does not flow; wire feeds.

 

Check gas valve and flowmeter.

 

 

 

Wire feeds, but gas does not flow with

 

Check coil voltage and connections of gas valve. Check continuity of coil. Replace if necessary.

gun trigger pressed.

 

 

 

Check continuity of Purge switch, and replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software or visualization problems.

 

Recall factory parameters as explained in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call a Factory Authorized Service Agent.

 

 

Wire feeds and electrode wire is ener-

Check coil voltage and connections of gas valve GS1. Check continuity of coil. Replace if necessary.

gized, but gas flow is irregular.

 

 

 

Clear blockage in gas hose or replace hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear blockage in gun. See gun Owner’s Manual.

 

 

 

Motor runs at full speed.

 

Check motor control board and connections, and replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check wiring between Motor Board and Encoder

 

 

Wire drive motor coasts (no brake at trig-

Check motor control board PC1 and connections, and replace if necessary.

ger release).

 

 

 

 

 

Meter does not work properly.

 

Recall factory parameters as explained in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

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