Using The Status Led To Troubleshoot System Problems - Lincoln Power Wave 455 Operator's Manual

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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,
Steady Green
Blinking Green
Alternating Green and Red
Steady Red
Blinking Red
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
always check the color of the Status LED, and
refer to the following chart to help you determine
which system component (power source, wire
feeder, wire drive, etc.) may be faulty. Replace
the components identified as potentially faulty
with known good components, and the system
should operate normally.
System OK. Power source communicating normally
with wire feeder and its components.
Occurs during a reset, and indicates the Power Wave
is mapping (identifying) each component in the system.
Normal for first 1-10 seconds after power is turned on,
or if the system configuration is changed during opera-
tion
Non-recoverable system fault. If the PS Status light is
flashing any combination of red and green, errors are
present in the Power Wave. Read the error code
before the machine is turned off.
Error Code interpretation through the Status light is
detailed in the Service Manual. Individual code digits
are flashed in red with a long pause between digits. If
more than one code is present, the codes will be sepa-
rated by a green light.
To clear the error, turn power source off, and back on
to reset.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
POWER WAVE 455/R
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