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USING THE STATUS LED TO
TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS
The Status LED on the power source case front
can help diagnose problems down to the system
component (power source, wire feeder, wire drive,
etc.) level. If, for any reason, the system does not
appear to be working properly, always check the
Status LED is solid green (no blinking).
Status LED is blinking green.
Status LED is solid red (no blinking).
Status LED is blinking red and green.
Status LED is blinking red.
TROUBLESHOOTING
color of the Status LED, and refer to the following
chart to help you determine which system compo-
nent (power source, wire feeder, wire drive, etc.)
may be faulty. Replace the components identified
as potentially faulty with known good compo-
nents, and the system should operate normally.
System operating normally.
1.
Normal condition for the first few seconds after the
power is turned on.
2.
Wire feeder and/or its components are not prop-
erly configured and/or connected together. Refer
to wire feeder instruction manual(s) for wire feeder
configuration information.
1.
Indicates that nothing is connected to the Wire
Feeder Receptacle. Connect a Power Feed Wire
Feeder to the wire feeder receptacle.
2.
Power source cannot communicate with the wire
feeder and/or its components due to a problem
within the power source. Contact an authorized
Lincoln Electric Service facility.
1.
If the Thermal LED is also lit, see "Yellow Thermal
LED Lit" in the Main Troubleshooting Chart.
2.
Input voltage is too high or too low. Make certain
that input voltage is proper, according to the
Rating Plate located on the rear of the machine.
3.
Power source is having trouble communicating
with wire feeder or its components. Turn machine
off. Disconnect control cable from the Wire
Feeder Receptacle. Turn power back on. If
Status LED then blinks green, the problem is with
the wire feeder. If light is still blinking red and
green, contact an authorized Lincoln Field Service
facility.
1.
Error code display. Contact an authroized Lincoln
Field Service Shop.
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