Lincoln Electric Aspect 230 DC Operator's Manual page 31

ASPECT ® 230 DC
HI FREQUENCy ISSUES
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
No hi-freq
Hi-freq does not initiate an arc
WATER COOLER ISSUES
NOTE: If cooler control cable is connected to or disconnected from machine when machine is already turned on, machine must be recycled by
turning off and then on so that cooler is recognized by machine; failure to do this may damage Tig torch when welding
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
Indicator light on cooler does not turn
on
TIG torch runs hot
Machine displays ERR 11 when
welding
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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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Wrong Process setting
Preflow time set too long
Faulty PC Boards or connections
Insufficient gas flow
Poor work clamp connection
Contaminated Tungsten
Faulty torch
Faulty PC Boards or connections
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Cooler is not plugged in
No voltage on 9-pin receptacle
Cooler control cable is not plugged in
Insufficient water in cooler
Air in water line
Cooler is not plugged in to 9-Pin receptacle,
insufficient coolant in cooler, TIG Torch is
undersized (amperage capacity) for
application, or faulty flow sensor inside
cooler.
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Verify Process is set for hi-freq TIG
Set for typical 0.5 second preflow time
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service
Facility.
Check gas flow
Check & secure work clamp
Grind to clean Tungsten
Check TIG torch & insulation
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service
Facility.
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Plug cooler to 9-Pin Receptacle
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service
Facility and/or check the 3-amp fuse located in the
machine. See "Fuse Protection Section"
Turn machine off, plug control cable, then turn
machine on
Check and refill water
Activate trigger and depress Flow Sensor Bypass
switch to prime cooler
Initial Correction Measures: Check Cooler
Connections, Fill Cooler with additional Low
Conductivity Coolant (KP4159-1), Replace with higher
amperage capacity TIG Torch. Depress Flow Sensor
Off button to remove error code.
Secondary Corrective Measures: Service cooler
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TROUBLESHOOTING