Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric TOMAHAWK 1025
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SVM 2014 Rev.02 12-2017 TOMAHAWK 1025 & 1538 ® For use with machines having code numbers: 52076, 52095 LINCOLN ELECTRIC EUROPE www.lincolnelectric.eu...
INDEX OF CONTENTS INDEX OF CONTENTS ............................. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................3 SAFETY ..................................4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ....................5 MAINTENANCE ..............................10 MAJOR COMPONENTS LOCATION ........................11 THEORY OF OPERATION ............................. 13 INPUT SECTION ..............................14 INVERTER SECTION AND MAIN TRANSFORMER ..................... 15 OUTPUT SECTION AND TORCH ..........................
Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
Electric shock from torch or wiring can kill. Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves. Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself from work and ground. Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine. Breathing cutting fumes can be hazardous to your health.
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If one or some LED remains OFF, contact the • After the torch is restored, the nearest technical service center or Lincoln Electric and report machine cannot restart for about 5 the LED Status found on the machine Front Panel.
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ON again. If the error remains, a maintenance is required. Please contact the nearest Rear Panel Controls and Connections technical service center or Lincoln Electric and report the A. Fan: This machine has a LED Status found on the machine Front Panel.
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WARNING Maintenance A clean, dry primary gas (air or nitrogen) must be supplied to the machine. A pressure setting above WARNING 7,5bar could damage the torch. Failure to observe For any maintenance or repair operations it is recommended these precautions could result in excessive operating to contact the nearest technical service center or Lincoln temperatures or damage to the torch.
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Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.
MAINTENANCE WARNING INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR DISCHARGE PROCEDURE Remove input power to Tomahawk machine ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill Remove the cover following the instruction available in this Service manual. Have an electrician install and service this equipment Obtain a high resistance and high wattage resistor ( 25- Turn the input power off at the fuse box before working on 1000 ohms and 25 watts minimum ).
15 minute period. If the fan is not turning or the air intake louvers were obstructed , then the power must be switched off and the fan problem or air obstruction must be corrected. MAJOR COMPONENTS LOCATION TOMAHAWK 1025 Page 11...
THEORY OF OPERATION General description Input Line Voltage, Auxiliary Voltage, Precharge Inverter Board , Main Transformer, Output Rectifier and Choke Control Board Air System Protection Circuits IGBT operation BLOCK DIAGRAM Page 13...
INPUT SECTION the auxiliary power supplies (+24, +15V, -5V) GENERAL DESCRIPTION to all the boards will be generated. a uController on the input board manages the The Tomahakw 1025 and 1538 are inverter based soft stat and pre-charge operation. If the plasma cutting power sources that offers standard cut, uController is correctly programmed LED LD1 grid cut and gouging.
INVERTER SECTION AND MAIN TRANSFORMER Inverter and Main Transformer When the input filter capacitors are fully charged they inverter heatsink, to protect the IGBTs from act as power supplies for the IGBT switching circuit. overheating conditions. The IGBT switch the DC power from the input capacitors "on and off,"...
OUTPUT SECTION AND TORCH Output section and Torch The output section contains a static switch, upon the nozzle. Plasma arc initiation occurs as follows: receiving a pilot signal from the control board will first, in the idle state, a spring inside the torch head enable the operation of a pilot arc or a cutting arc.
CONTROL BOARD Control Board (User Interface) The control board receives status and analog feedback signals from the inverter board, input board and various sensors. The control circuitry interprets these signals, makes decisions and changes the machines mode and output to satisfy the requirements as defined by the circuitry or user.
AIR SYSTEM The air system is integrated inside the machine. Air system circuit is composed by the following major components: Air Filter: it has two functions, it filters the small pollution (5um) that goes to the torch and it eliminates the 90% of the moisture contained in the air that supplies the torch.
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Excessive temperature may be caused by a lack of The Tomahawk 1025 and 1538 have a protection cooling air or by operating the machine beyond the circuit (PIP) to detect the proper installation of the duty cycle and output rating.
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INSULATED GATE BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) Drawing B shows the IGBT in an active mode. OPERATION When the gate signal, a positive DC voltage relative to the source, is applied to the gate An IGBT is a type of transistor. IGBTs are terminal of the IGBT, it is capable of conducting semicon-ductors well suited for high frequency current.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SECTION How to use troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Case cover removal and capacitor discharge procedure Input board resistance test Inverter board resistance test Output board resistance test Input board voltage test ...
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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WARNING NOTE: Allow the machine to heat up so that all electrical components can reach their operating temperature. 5. Remove the replacement PC board and ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill substitute it with the original PC board to recreate the original problem. ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING !! WARNING !! BEFORE CONNECT POWER SUPPLY, MAKE A CAREFUL VISUAL INSPECTION INSIDE THE MACHINE , CHECK ALL THE BOARDS AND HARNESS. PROBLEMS / SYMPTOMS CHECKS RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION CHANGE THE PART BROKEN AND A VISUAL DAMAGE IS EVIDENT ------------------------------------------- PERFORM THE TESTS FOR THE WHEN YOU OPEN THE COVER...
DISCHARGE PROCEDURE WARNING Service and repair should be performed only by Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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TOMAHAWK 1025 - CASE COVER REMOVAL Procedure: 1. Disconnect Input Power from the machine! 2. Turn on/off switch to off position. 3. Remove the 2 screws of the alluminum handle (A). 4. Remove the 16 screws of the plastic handle (B).
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TOMAHAWK 1538 - CASE COVER REMOVAL Procedure: 1. Disconnect Input Power from the machine! 2. Turn on/off switch to off position. 3. Remove the 16 screws of the plastic handle (B). 4. Remove the 4 screws on the rubber corners (C). 5.
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DC LINK CAPACITORS DISCHARGE PROCEDURE INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR WARNING DISCHARGE PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to Tomahawk machine 2. Remove the cover following the instruction available in this Service manual. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill 3. Obtain a high resistance and high wattage resistor ( 25-1000 ohms and 25 watts Have an electrician install and service this equipment minimum ).
INPUT BOARD RESISTANCE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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INPUT BOARD RESISTANCE TEST (continued) Picture is related to TOMAHAWK 1025 Input board . TOMAHAWK 1538 input board is the same only without the four black snap-in capacitors AC input power supply 400V +/- 15% PTC1 test points (left resistence leg...
INVERTER BOARD RESISTANCE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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W05X0857-1 on TH1025 W05X0857-2 on TH1538 TEST PROCEDURE 1. Remove main input power to the TOMAHAWK 1025 or 1538 2. Perform the Discharge procedure 3. Visually check for burned or damaged components. If any components are physically damaged the inverter board should be replaced 4.
OUTPUT BOARD RESISTANCE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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1538 ! W05X0858-2 on TH1538 TEST PROCEDURE 1. Remove main input power to the TOMAHAWK 1025 or 1538 2. Perform the Discharge procedure 3. Visually check for burned or damaged components. If any components are physically damaged the output board should be replaced 4.
INPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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INPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST (continued) DC BUS - 400VAC +/- 15% DC BUS + 3 Phase INPUT to inverter bd to remote to fan bd (optional) Use this heatsink as to control bd SGND reference for voltage tests W05X0855-1 on TH1025 W05X0855-2 on TH1538 to output bd to solenoid valve...
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INPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST (continued) J4: Fan connector Pin# Description Value Notes 15 Vac in idle mode Fan is switch ON by signal 230Vac when fan ON coming from control board J2: Input/Control connector Pin# Description Value (use SGND as 0V ref.) Notes +15V +15Vdc...
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INPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST (continued) J5: Gas/Air Solenoid Valve connector Pin# Description Value (use SGND as 0V ref.) Notes +15V +15Vdc +15V power supply generated by the input board. 0V=normal value GASERR Air pressure signal 12,5Vdc= gas/air error +24V +24Vdc Not used...
INVERTER BOARD VOLTAGE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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INVERTER BOARD VOLTAGE TEST (continued) BLUE= V at 60A/105V output RED = V 60A/105V output GE at to input bd W05X0857-1 on TH1025 W05X0857-2 on TH1538 TEST PROCEDURE 1. Apply 400V +/- 15% to the TH1025 or 1538 2. Turn the machine input swith to ON position, and wait till the power LED on front panel is stady green. 3.
OUTPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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OUTPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST (continued) HCS1Current Workpiece Hall Sensor Transducer to input bd Static Switch (IGBT) PIP&Trigger HCS2 Current Electrode Hall Sensor Transducer Not used for CE versions W05X0858-1 on TH1025 W05X0858-2 on TH1538 TEST PROCEDURE 1. Apply 400V +/- 15% to the TH1025 or 1538 2.
CONTROL BOARD TEST WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Cutting modes LEDs Production testing connector – Internal use only Operative LEDs Cutting mode selection To Input bd programming – internal use only uController Output current potentiometer TEST PROCEDURE 1. Apply 400V +/- 15% to the TH1025 or 1538 2.
ERROR CODES OUTPUT POWER ON THERMAL ERROR GAS ERROR P.I.P. ERROR ENERGIZED ERROR Input voltage out BLINKING of range Head Torch (1) BLINKING N.I. N.I. BLINKING No pilot arc Trigger pushed Internal voltage BLINKING lockout (2) Thermal alarm Gas alarm Part in Place alarm (1) Error appears if after 4 seconds of pilot arc the cutting process has not started...
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ERROR CODES (continued) Low gas pressure condition LED: With this LED ON the machine stops cutting or gouging operations. The The Torch Trigger pushbutton is pressed. machine restart automatically when a During this period the machine try to start correct gas pressure is detected. the pilot arc for 4 times.
DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS INPUT BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL Ground lead REMOVAL PROCEDURE...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS INVERTER BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - Phillips screwdriver PH02...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS INVERTER BOARD IGBT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - Phillips screwdriver PH02...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS OUTPUT BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - Phillips screwdriver PH02...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS OUTPUT BOARD DIODE AND IGBT MODULES REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools:...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools: - Phillips screwdriver PH02...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AIR FILTER DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools:...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRESSURE SWITCH DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools:...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE GAS SOLENOID DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL REMOVAL PROCEDURE Necessary tools:...
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DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE TORCH CONNECTOR DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE WARNING Disconnect input power before servicing. Do not operate with covers removed. Do not touch electrically live parts. Only qualified persons should install, use ELECTRIC SHOCK or service this equipment. CAN KILL Necessary tools: - Phillips screwdriver PH02...
Should a machine under test be rejected for any reason requiring the removal of any mechanical part that could affect the machine’s electrical characteristics, or if any electrical components are repaired or replaced, the machine must be retested. Machine input and output Tomahawk 1025 Input Voltage Input Current Rated Output...
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