Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE R450 Operator's Manual page 37

POWER WAVE R450
usIng thE status LEd tO trOuBLEshOOt
systEM PrOBLEMs
Not all of the POWER WAVE ®
user interface (if it is installed). There are two status lights that
display error codes. If a problem occurs it is important to note the
condition of the status lights. Therefore, prior to cycling power to
the system, check the power source status light for error
sequences as noted below.
There is one externally mounted status light located on the case
front of the machine. This status light corresponds to the main
control board and input control board's status.
Included in this section is information about the Status Lights and
some basic troubleshooting charts for both machine and weld
performance.
The status light for the main control board and input control board
are dual-color LED's. Normal operation for each is steady green.
Error conditions are indicated in the following chart Table E.1.
Light
Condition
Steady Green
Blinking Green
Fast Blinking Green
Alternating Green and Red
Steady Red
Blinking Red
Status LED off
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Lincoln Authorized Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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R450 errors will be displayed on the
TABLE E.1
Main control board status light and Input control board
System OK. Power source is operational, and is communicating normally with all healthy peripheral equipment connected to its
Occurs during power up or a system reset, and indicates the POWER WAVE
the system. Normal for first 1-10 seconds after power is turned on, or if the system configuration is changed during operation.
Non-recoverable system fault. If the Status lights are flashing any combination of red and green, errors are present. Read the
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 separated by a green light. Only active
Error codes can also be retrieved with the Power Wave Manager Utility available at
www.powerwavesoftware.com). This is the preferred method, since it can access historical information contained in the
To clear the active error(s), turn power source off, and back on to reset.
Meaning
ArcLink network.
Indicates Auto-mapping has failed
error code(s) before the machine is turned off.
error conditions will be accessible through the Status Light.
error logs.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
E-2
TROUBLESHOOTING
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R450 is mapping (identifying) each component in