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

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USING THE STATUS LED TO
TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS
The Power Wave / Power Feed
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as a system. Each component (power source, user
interface, and feed head) has a status light, and when
a problem occurs it is important to note the condition
of each. In addition, errors displayed on the user
interface in most cases indicate only that a problem
exists in the power source, not what the problem may
be. Therefore, prior to cycling power to the
system, check the power source status light for
error sequences as noted below. This is especially
important if the user interface displays "Err 006"
or "Err 100" .
LIGHT CONDITION
Status LED is solid green (no blinking).
Status LED is blinking green.
Status LED is blinking red and green.
Status LED is solid red (no blinking).
Status LED is blinking red.
TROUBLESHOOTING
are best diagnosed
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POWER WAVE
Included in this section is information about the power
source Status LED, and some basic troubleshooting
charts for both machine and weld performance.
The STATUS LIGHT is a two color light that indicates
system errors. Normal operation is a steady green
light. Error conditions are indicated in the following
chart.
NOTE: The POWER WAVE
flash green, and sometimes red and green, for up to
one minute when the machine is first turned on. This
is a normal situation as the machine goes through a
self test at power up.
MEANING
1. System OK. Power source communicating normally
with wire feeder and its components.
2. Occurs during a reset, and indicates the POWER
WAVE 455M is mapping (identifying) each
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component in the system. Normal for first 1-10
seconds after power is turned on, or if the system
configuration is changed during operation.
3. Non-recoverable system fault. If the PS Status light
is flashing any combination of red and green, errors
are present in the POWER WAVE
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
separated by a green light.
To clear the error, turn power source off, and back
on to reset.
Non recoverable hardware fault. Generally indicates
nothing is connected to the POWER WAVE
wire feeder receptacle. See Trouble Shooting Section.
Not applicable.
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