Fault Codes; General; List Of Fault Codes; Fault Code Descriptions - ESAB Caddy A32 Instruction Manual

5 FAULT CODES

5 FAULT CODES
5.1

General

Fault codes are used to indicate that a fault has occurred in the equipment. It is indicated in
the display by an E followed by a fault code number.
A unit number is displayed to indicate which unit has generated the fault, for example U 0.
If several faults have been detected only the code for the last occuring fault is displayed.
Press any function button or turn the knob to remove the fault indication from the display.
NOTE!
If the remote control is activated, deactivate the remote control by pressing
to remove the fault indication.
5.2

List of fault codes

Unit number:
U 0 = welding data unit
U 4 = remote cooling unit
5.3

Fault code descriptions

The fault codes that the user can correct themselves are given below. If a different code
appears, call a service technician.
Fault code Description
E 6 High temperature
The thermal overload cut-out has tripped.
The current welding process is stopped and cannot be restarted until
the temperature has fallen.
Action:Check that the cooling air inlets or outlets are not blocked or
clogged with dirt. Check the duty cycle being used, to make sure that
the equipment is not being overloaded.
E 14 Communication error (bus off)
Serious interference on the CAN bus.
Action:Check that there are no faulty units connected on the CAN bus.
Check the tables. Send for a service technician if the fault persists.
E 16 Hig open-circuit voltage
Open circuit voltage has been to high.
Action:Turn of the mains power supply to reset the unit. Send for a
service technician if the fault persists.
E 19 Memory error
Content of existing memory is incorrect. Basic data will be used.
Action:Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. Send for a
service technician if the fault persists.
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U 2 = power source
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