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Lincoln Electric TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Troubleshooting Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
TOMAHAWK
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
13599
Register your machine:
https://lered.info/locator
Authorized Service and Distributor Locator:
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TS10663
| Issue Date Jul - 24
© Lincoln Global, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
30 AIR
®
PRODUCT
REGISTRATION
Registering your product only takes a few minutes, ensures
receive updates and information on your product.
Follow the QR code below to registe r.
Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877
to talk to a Service Representative
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri.
After hours?
Use "Ask the Experts" at lincolnelectric.com
A Lincoln Service Representative will contact you
no later than the following business day.
For Service outside the USA:
Email: globalservice@lincolnelectric.com

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  • Page 1 Troubleshooting Guide TOMAHAWK 30 AIR ® PRODUCT For use with machines having Code Numbers: 13599 REGISTRATION Registering your product only takes a few minutes, ensures receive updates and information on your product. Follow the QR code below to registe r. Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 to talk to a Service Representative Hours of Operation:...
  • Page 2 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely please contact Lincoln electric call center at 1-888-935-3877 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Place the machine into the following configuration prior to performing any troubleshooting procedures 1.
  • Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Is the power  Continuation  LED Lit? on page 3. Measure Power Board pins 3 & 2 of J3 on page 7. Is 15VDC Replace UI  present @ J3 pins 3 & 2? Measure Input Rectifier BR+ to BR- on page 7. Is 230 VDC  Replace Power  present at  Board BR+ & BR‐? Measure Line Switch J1 to J6 on page 6. ...
  • Page 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Continuation  of power  LED Lit? Is the part in  Replace Torch NO place LED not  Lit? Check Torch on page 8.  Do  you get a  Check Air or Gas pilot arc when  Continuation Is being supplied. trigger is  on page 4. pulled? Is Air or Gas Present? Check  Measure position of  Power Board compressor  J40 pins 1 & 2 switch.
  • Page 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Continuation  of pilot arc  when trigger is  Pulled page 3. Measure Power Board J47 & J48 on page 7. Is OCV  Should be able present when  triggered?  to cut. Measure UI Board J3 pins 5 & 6 to pin 2 on page 9.  Is gate signal  Replace UI  Replace Power  present J3 Pin 5&6 ...
  • Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Continuation  Measure VDC of Are you  on Compressor using external  Board J1 pins 1 & 2.  Air page 2. Is  Test the  24VDC at J1 pins  compressor  1 & 2 of  switch. Compressor  Board? Replace Compressor Is compressor  Replace UI BD. Switch switch good? Measure VAC at X1 pins 1  and 2. Is  Replace Compressor ...
  • Page 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Terminal N Terminal L Terminal J1 Terminal J6 Line Switch Test Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value Power connected. Lead J1 Terminal J6 Line Switch 115 VAC - 230VAC Line Switch Turned ON.
  • Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Pilot Output Input Rectifier J7, J8, BR+ & BR- Power Board Active Test Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value Output from Input Rectifier ~ 230 VDC Machine Powered ON. Output Supply J3 Pin 3...
  • Page 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR Gun Back End FIG. 1 Torch Static Test Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value Trigger Not Pulled. Pin 1 Pin 3 > 500K Ohms Torch Trigger Trigger Pulled Pin 1 Pin 3 <...
  • Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TOMAHAWK 30 AIR 24 VDC UI Board Test Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value PWM B Gate Drive Output J3 Pin 5 J3 Pin 2 40K Hz Machine Powered ON. Output Enabled. PWM A Gate Drive Output...

  • Page 11: Safety Depends On You

    THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...

  • Page 12: Section A: Warnings

    P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 2.a. Electric current ˜owing through any conductor is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.

  • Page 13: Electric Shock Can Kill

    SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 14 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
  • Page 15 Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish AVISO DE No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 16 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish AVISO DE Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 17 Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the deÿnition of speciÿcations, and the selection and use of speciÿc products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

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