Troubleshooting - Miller Electric Dimension 1000 Owner's Manual

6-3. Troubleshooting

Trouble
No weld output; unit completely
inoperative; pilot light PL1 off.
No weld output; pilot light PL1 on.
No weld output; power switch pilot light
on; fan off. on; fan off
Limited weld output and low
open-circuit voltage. open circuit voltage
Unit provides only maximum or
minimum weld output. minimum weld output
Erratic or improper weld output.
No 115 volts ac output at duplex recep-
tacle, Remote 14 receptacle,
or terminal strip 1T.
No 24 volts ac output at Remote 14 re-
ceptacle or terminal strip 1T.
Fan not operating. Note: fan only runs
when cooling is necessary. when cooling is necessary
Wandering arc; poor control of arc
direction. direction
Tungsten electrode oxidizing and not
remaining bright after conclusion of remaining bright after conclusion of
weld.
Digital meter not working properly.
Place line disconnect device in On position (see Section 4-14).
Check for open line fuse(s), and replace if open (see Section 4-14).
Check for proper input power connections (see Section 4-14).
Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 4-14).
Check fuse F1, and replace if necessary (see Section 6-2).
Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool with fan On (see Section 4-2).
If using remote control, place Output (Contactor) switch in Remote 14 position, and connect remote
control (see Sections 4-10 and 4-11). If remote is not being used, place switch in On position (see
Section 5-1).
Check, repair, or replace remote control.
Check for proper input power connections (see Section 4-14).
Check for open line fuse(s), and replace if open, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 4-14).
Turn power switch off then back on. If no output condition remains, have Factory Authorized Service
agent check SCR's.
Check position of Remote Amperage/Voltage Control switch (see Section 5-1).
Check for open line fuse(s), and replace if open (see Section 4-14).
Check for proper input power connections (see Section 4-14).
Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 4-14).
Clean and tighten all weld output connections.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control board PC1 and hall device HD1.
Check position of Remote Amperage/Voltage Control switch (see Section 5-1).
Use proper size and type of weld cable (see Section 4-9).
Clean and tighten all weld connections.
Check wire feeder installation according to Owner's Manual.
Check position of Process selector switch (see Section 5-1).
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control board PC1 and hall device HD1.
Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 4-7).
Reset circuit breaker CB2 (see Section 4-7).
Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan motor.
Reduce gas flow rate.
Select proper size tungsten.
Properly prepare tungsten.
Shield weld zone from drafts.
Increase postflow time.
Check and tighten all gas fittings.
Properly prepare tungsten.
Check for water in torch, and repair torch if necessary. See torch Owner's Manual.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control board PC1 and connections, and replace if
necessary.
Remedy
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