Troubleshooting; General Remarks; Drive Error Diagnosis - Fronius PT-Drive Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

General remarks

The following section gives you an overview of the possible causes of errors in
connection with the PT Drive, and of steps you can take to remedy the problem. For
detailed information on the causes of, and remedies for, errors in connection with
wirefeeding in general, please refer to the operating instructions of your power source.
PT Drive error
No number ("PPU") available for selecting the push-pull alignment
diagnosis
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The number of the PT Drive (e.g. "PPU | 51") - for the push-pull alignment - cannot
be selected
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The drive-head of the PT Drive does not rotate
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Irregular wirefeed speed
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Welding wire is deformed or snaps
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The "PMR4000 PullMig installation kit" has not been installed
Install the installation kit
The "FS Drive" software has not been installed on the power source
Equip the power source with the "FS Drive" software
The control plug of the PT Drive is not plugged in
Connect up the control plug of the PT Drive to the torch-control
connection point on the wirefeeder or on the TPS 2700 power source
The connecting cable on the PT Drive is defective
Check the connecting cable and have it changed if necessary
The feed rollers of the PT Drive are not applying sufficient pressure to the
wire
Turn the knurled nut completely into Position (B) (Fig.2), and tighten it by
hand to fix it in place
Use a pressure spring that is suitable for the filler metal that is being used
(see the section headed "Configuration table")
The wrong contact pressure has been set on the 4-roller drive
Set the correct contact pressure on the 4-roller drive
(see the section headed "Configuration table")
The feed rollers of the PT Drive are applying too much pressure to the wire
Use a pressure spring that is suitable for the filler metal that is being used
(see the section headed "Configuration table")
The contact pressure on the 4-roller drive is set too high
Set the correct contact pressure on the 4-roller drive
(see the section headed "Configuration table")
PT Drive turns too fast or too slowly
For push-pull alignment, select the right number (e.g. "PPU | 51") for the
PT Drive (see the section headed "Configuration table")
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