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Troubleshooting
"Wire end" error
The "wire end" error message is used for the following errors on VR 1500 series systems:
message
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"Wire end" spe-
Two options can be preset on the power source for the "wire end" error message:
cial function
(1)
(2)
Troubleshooting
Err | 056 (on the power source)
Wire end
Cause:
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Error reset
wire end
overheating of power electronics
motor current too high
complete welding ... e.g. for short weld seams
stop welding immediately ... e.g. for long weld seams, flux core wire applications,
high-performance welding (risk of motor power module overload if these welding
processes are not stopped)
The wire end check option has detected the end of the welding wire.
Insert new wirespool and thread in the welding wire, acknowledge the error
on the power source
Additional fan filter is contaminated - air supply for the additional fan is no
longer sufficient to cool the power electronics - the power electronics temper-
ature switch has tripped
Clean filter or replace, acknowledge the error on the power source
Ambient temperature too high
Reduce ambient temperature, if necessary position and operate the welding
system at a cooler location; acknowledge the error on the power source
Motor current too high e.g. due to wire threading problems or an inadequately
dimensioned wirefeeder
Check wire threading conditions, rectify faults, acknowledge error on the pow-
er source
Press the "Setup/Store" button on the power source to acknowledge an er-
ror message. Setup/Store button on the power source
Setup/Store button on the power source
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