Lincoln Electric COMMANDER SVM145-B Service Manual page 68

F-12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
The welding arc is "cold."
engine runs normally. The auxiliary
power is normal.
The welding arc is "hot".
engine runs normally. The auxiliary
power is normal.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely,
contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call
1-800-833-9353.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
WELDING PROBLEMS
The 1. Check for loose or faulty connec-
tions at the weld output terminals
and welding cable connections.
2. Make sure the work clamp has a
clean connection to the work
piece.
3. The welding cables may be too
long or coiled, causing an
excessive voltage drop.
4. Make sure the electrode (wire,
gas, voltage, current, etc.) is
correct for the process being
used.
5. Make sure the machine settings
match the weld application.
1. Make sure the electrode (wire,
The
gas, voltage, current, ect.) is
correct for the process being
used.
2. Make sure the machine settings
match the weld application.
CAUTION
COMMANDER 300
Observe Safety Guidelines
detailed in the beginning of this manual.
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
1. Check for the correct OCV at the
welding output terminals. If the
correct voltage is present at the
output terminals, check for loose
connection on the heavy current
carrying leads
Commander 300.
Wiring Diagram.
2. If the OCV is low at the welder
output terminals, perform the
Engine Throttle Adjustment
Test.
3. Perform the Output Rectifier
Bridge Test.
4. Perform the Stator Voltage
Test.
5. Perform the Power Module
Test.
6. Perform the Control Input Test.
7. Perform the Feedback Input
Test.
8. Perform the PWM Output Test.
9. If so equipped, perform the
Display Board
Test.
1. Perform the Power Module
Test.
2. Perform the Control Input Test.
3. Perform the Feedback Input
Test.
4. Perform the PWM Output Test.
5. If so equipped, perform the
Display Board
Test.
F-12
inside the
See the
Calibration
Calibration