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Service and repair should be performed by only exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized the fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area. repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger...
American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 BE DANGEROUS St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
ASPECT ™ 375 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 electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc not touch these “hot”...
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ASPECT ™ 375 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. and properly operating regulators designed for If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the gas and pressure used.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is electrically continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be designed for industrial and professional use.
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ASPECT ™ 375 SAFETY Ventilation As a rule of thumb, for many mild steel electrode, if the air is visibly clear and you are comfortable, then the ventilation is generally There are many methods which can be selected by the user to adequate for your work.
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TLV and PEL values are as of April 2006. Always check Material Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR 370 and 372. Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with product or on the Lincoln Electric website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com (b) The PEL for chromium (VI) is .005 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8 hour time weighted average.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TABLE OF CONTENTS MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Safety ....................................ii-viii Installation, Operation, Accessories, Maintenance ................See Instruction Manual Theory of Operation ..............................Section E Troubleshooting and Repair ............................Section F Electrical Diagrams ..............................Section G...
GAS SOLENOID INPUT POWER BOARD The AC input (3 phase or single phase) is applied to the Aspect 375 thru an on/off switch. The AC input power is applied to a 3 phase input rectifier bridge. The DC output of the input rectifier bridge is then applied to the Buck/Boost board.
LED indicates if the DC capacitors are over or under voltaged. The fourth LED indicates if three phase or single phase voltage is being applied to the machine. The Aspect 375 automatically limits the output to 275 amps when in single phase operation.
BOARD SIGNALS +15V, -15V +15V ASPECT 375 SPECIFIC DATA MACHINE START UP • Inverter runs at 35 KHz. There are four main actions when machine is turned on: • Machine starts with DC(+) in AC polarity for both Tig & Stick, 1.
ASPECT ™ 375 THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.13 - OCV operation STICK OR TRIGGER 400V CLOSED VOLT FEEDBACK* CONTROL BOARD OUTPUT BOARD INVERTER BOARD OUTPUT TURNS ON CONNECTS SWITCHES RECTIFIER INVERTER BOARD RECTIFIER MAIN XFMR RECTIFIES & COMMANDS OUTPUT TO ON/OFF AT 35KHZ XFMR OUTPUT OUTPUT BOARD...
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ASPECT ™ 375 THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.14 - Load Operation STICK OR TRIGGER 400V CLOSED VOLT & AMP FEEDBACK* ISET* CONTROL BOARD OUTPUT BOARD INVERTER BOARD OUTPUT TURNS ON CONNECTS SWITCHES RECTIFIER INVERTER BOARD RECTIFIER MAIN XFMR RECTIFIES & COMMANDS OUTPUT TO ON/OFF AT 35KHZ XFMR OUTPUT...
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ASPECT ™ 375 THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.15 - Super position circuit SUPER POSITION CIRCUIT INFORMATION USE ONLY. NO MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED. 30A OUTPUT CURRENT WAVEFORM SUPER POSITION CIRCUIT ACTIVE SNUBBER CIRCUIT FUNCTION FUNCTION Hi-freq is only for starting in AC, what is needed is the Super Position To snub transient voltage to protect power components on Output Circuit to re-light the arc at zero-crossings.
ASPECT ™ 375 THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.16 - Doubler circuit components DOUBLER CIRCUIT-COMPONENTS DOUBLER DOUBLER WINDING 1 INDUCTOR 1 DOUBLER RECTIFIER DOUBLER DOUBLER WINDING 2 INDUCTOR 2 ADD 35V TO OCV LIMIT CURRENT RECTIFY TO DC THIS IS A BASIC DESCRIPTION OF WHAT IS ACTUALLY IN THE WELDER. DOUBLER CIRCUIT FUNCTION To boost voltage up to maintain the arc in Stick (whipping) and in AC...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TABLE OF CONTENTS - TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SECTION - Troubleshooting and Repair ....................Section F How to Use Troubleshooting Guide ..........F-3 PC Board Troubleshooting Procedures .
ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TABLE OF CONTENTS - TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SECTION - Troubleshooting and Repair ....................Section F 400 VDC Bus Capacitor Removal And Replacement Procedure ..... .F-103 Output Diode Module Removal And Replacement Procedure .
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 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.
ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 4. Test the machine to determine if the failure symptom has been WARNING corrected by the replacement PC board. NOTE: It is desirable to have a spare (known good) PC board available for PC board troubleshooting.
CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
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4. Perform the Output Board Test. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
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CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
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3. Set for 2-step trigger. 4. Reduce start current. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
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3. Contaminated tungsten. 4. Faulty torch. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
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CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. F-10...
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CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. F-11...
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2. AC frequency may not suit application. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. F-12...
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Module Test. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. F-13...
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J05 connector on the output board disconnected. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. F-14...
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EQUIPMENT INTO A SEPARATE 115V SUPPLY. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. F-15...
CASE COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 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.
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(2 PER HANDLE) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Using a 5/16” nutdriver, remove the eight screws and washers (two on top, two on each side and two on the rear) securing the rear handle to the machine.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CASE COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.2 – Side handle mounting screw and corner cap mounting screw locations SIDE HANDLE MOUNTING SCREWS (2 PER SIDE, 4 PER HANDLE) CORNER CAP MOUNTING SCREWS (4 CAPS TOTAL) Figure F.3 –...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CASE COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.4 – Case wraparound mounting screw locations CASE WRAPAROUND MOUNTING SCREWS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the case wraparound onto the machine. 2. Using a 5/16” nutdriver, attach the three screws securing the case wraparound to the machine.
CAPACITOR 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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7. Obtain a high resistance (25-1000 ohms) and 25 watts minimum PROCEDURE resistor (LECO part: S10404-57). This resistor is not supplied 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. with the machine. NEVER USE A SHORTING STRAP FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CAPACITOR DISCHARGE PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.6 – Input rectifier discharge and location INPUT RECTIFIER POWER RESISTOR INSULATED PLIERS GLOVES 12. Using electrically isolated gloves and insulated pliers, hold the body of the resistor and connect the resistor to terminals 601 and 602 at the input rectifier.
PRE-TEST 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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12. The small fan on the top shelf (toward the rear) should be in PROCEDURE motion. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 13. With 230 VAC (single phase), check for 110 VDC at terminals 4 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
OUTPUT DIODE MODULE TEST 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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Figure F.9 – Output diode modules location (left side of machine) OUTPUT DIODE MODULES (8) PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Locate the output diode modules. See Figure F.9.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT DIODE MODULE TEST (continued) Figure F.10 – Output diode module test points + – + – OUTPUT DIODE MODULES + – UNDER TEST (8 TOTAL) (2 DIODES PER MODULE 16 MEASUREMENTS TOTAL) + – + –...
DISCHARGE RESISTOR MODULE TEST 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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DISCHARGE RESISTOR MODULES PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Locate the discharge resistor modules. See Figure F.11. 5. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter (set for ohms), measure the total resistance from lead 232 to lead 231.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR DISCHARGE RESISTOR MODULE TEST (continued) Figure F.12 – Discharge resistor module test points LEAD 232 TERMINAL 100 OHMS OF TOTAL RESISTANCE AT LEADS 232 TO 231 LEAD 231 TERMINAL F-33...
VOLTAGE DOUBLER RECTIFIER MODULE TEST 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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Figure F.13 – Voltage doubler rectifier module location VOLTAGE DOUBLER RECTIFIER MODULE PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Locate the voltage doubler rectifier module. See Figure F.13.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR VOLTAGE DOUBLER RECTIFIER MODULE TEST (continued) Figure F.14 – Voltage doubler rectifier module test points LEAD 213 – LEAD 214 MODULE SCHEMATIC Table F.2 – In circuit (connected) tests POSITIVE TEST PROBE NEGATIVE TEST PROBE EXPECTED RESULT TERMINAL 4 TERMINAL 1...
INPUT RECTIFIER TEST 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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8. If the input rectifier is good on the forward voltage drop section PROCEDURE test, connect any previously disconnected leads. See Wiring 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. Diagram. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT RECTIFIER TEST (continued) Figure F.16 – Input rectifier test points AA BB CC – INPUT RECTIFIER SCHEMATIC Table F.4 – Input rectifier test points (forward voltage drop section) POSITIVE TEST PROBE NEGATIVE TEST PROBE EXPECTED RESULT TERMINAL AA TERMINAL 602 (+)
GAS SOLENOID TEST 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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11. If the voltages are not present, disconnect the wiring to the PROCEDURE terminals of the solenoid. See Figure F.20. See Wiring Diagram. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 12. Using a volt/ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the gas 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR GAS SOLENOID TEST (continued) Figure F.18 – 3 harness jumper connection points JIP4 JIP3 JIP8 Table F.6 – Gas solenoid tests SOLENOID RESISTANCE TEST 63 TO 88 OHMS SOLENOID VOLTS ENERGIZED TEST 22 TO 25 VDC F-45...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR GAS SOLENOID TEST (continued) Figure F.19 – 6 Pin remote amphenol location and pins 6 PIN REMOTE AMPHENOL Figure F.20 – Gas solenoid lead locations GAS SOLENOID F-46...
OUTPUT BOARD TEST 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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Module Test, Voltage Doubler Rectifier Module Test and Replacement Procedure. High Frequency & Output Bypass Circuit Board Test (output 18. Perform the Case Cover Replacement Procedure. snubber section only). 8. Carefully apply the correct input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 9. Turn the machine ON. F-48...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.22 – Output board LED locations R256 C116 DZ13 DZ14 R265 DZ15 FTP9 FTP8 LED 5 FTP4 R255 FTP7 FTP2 LED 2 C135 R251 R252 R254 R187 R120 R119 C106 R253 OCI6...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.24 – Output board pin and lead locations BACKGROUND CHOKE BACKGROUND CHOKE Table F.10 – AC module forward voltage drop tests MODULE PIN TYPE OF READING FORWARD VOLTAGE DROP +/- 20% ERROR RANGE TEST POINTS PIN 8(+) TO PIN 4(-)
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.25 – AC module test point locations DC NEGATIVE DC POSITIVE INPUT (4) INPUT (3) NTC THERMAL DEVICE (5) C116 R265 NEGATIVE GATE (1) POSITIVE GATE (7) R187 R256 C116 DZ13 DZ14...
CURRENT TRANSDUCER TEST (ON THE OUTPUT BOARD) 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.
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13. If the voltage is not present, the +15 and -15 volt supplies will have to be checked at the same output board connector. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 14. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter, check for +15 VDC on plug J02 at 2.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CURRENT TRANSDUCER TEST (ON THE OUTPUT BOARD) (continued) Figure F.27 – Plug J02 pin and lead locations F-55...
BUCK/BOOST BOARD & IGBT TEST 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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If the LED pattern is correct and there is not 400 VDC generated on the C1 capacitor, then the buck/boost board is faulty. 10. Carefully apply the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 11. A relay on this board should emit an audible click. See Figure F.29.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR BUCK/BOOST BOARD & IGBT TEST (continued) Figure F.29 – Forward voltage drop test points SECTION A BOOST C4AT IND2 SECTION B DCIN+ RELAY DCIN SECTION C IND1 W70X1076rev02 L16392-1 SECTION D Table F.12 – Forward voltage drop tests SECTION TO BE TEST POINTS EXPECTED READING...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR BUCK/BOOST BOARD & IGBT TEST (continued) Figure F.30 – DC voltage test points DC+ OUTPUT BOOST DC- OUTPUT C4AT IND2 IND2 DCIN+ DC+ INPUT DC- INPUT DCIN IND1 IND1 W70X1076rev02 L16392-1 Table F.13 – Typical rectified 3 phase input AC INPUT 208 VAC 294 VDC...
BUCK & BOOST PTC THERMISTORS TEST 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.
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10. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter, measure the resistance on the lead PROCEDURE side of the plug J4. See Table F.15, for test points and expected 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. readings. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR BUCK & BOOST PTC THERMISTORS TEST (continued) Figure F.32 – Plug J3 and J4 locations BOOST C4AT PLUG J3 IND2 BOOST PTC DCIN+ PLUG J4 BUCK PTC DCIN IND1 W70X1076rev02 L16392-1 Table F.15 – Resistance tests TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE (CAN BE +/- 10% OF STATED VALUES) 77ºF TO 140ºF...
INVERTER BOARD TEST 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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BOARD PROCEDURE SNUBBER RESISTOR MODULE TEST SECTION 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 11. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter (set to resistance mode), measure the resistance of the inverter board snubber resistor module. See 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INVERTER BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.34 – module and snubber resistor test points = MOLEX PIN 1 SECTION A SECTION C POSITIVE NEGATIVE NEGATIVE POSITIVE SECTION B SECTION D NEGATIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE NEGATIVE SNUBBER RESISTOR (100 OHMS +/- 20%) 22.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INVERTER BOARD TEST (continued) Table F.16 – Forward voltage drop tests SECTION TO BE METER PROBES EXPECTED READING +/- 20% VALUES MEASURED SEE FIGURE F.34 SECTION A .32 VOLTS DC +/- 20% .256 TO .384 SECTION B .32 VOLTS DC +/- 20% .256 TO .384...
INPUT CONTROL BOARD TEST 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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12. See Table F.18 for the other LED functions by testing for single PROCEDURE or three phase input power (pulling one of the input fuses can 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. accomplish this before starting the welder). See Wiring Diagram. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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24. Connect a known good water cooled Tig torch to a known good Cool Arc 47 cooler. 25. Connect the cooler to the Aspect 375 machine. See the Wiring Diagram. 26. If the voltage readings are correct and the cooler is NOT running.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.38 – Input control board plug and LED locations LED 1 LED 2 LED 5 LED 4 LED 3 Figure F.39 – Input control board main fan control plug and pin locations (UPPER FAN) (LOWER FAN) F-72...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Table F.18 – Input control board LEDs LED# COLOR FUNCTION GREEN CPLD HAS SOFTWARE AND IS WORKING GREEN ON FOR 3 PHASE INPUT, OFF FOR SINGLE PHASE. GREEN ON = CORRECT INPUT VOLTAGE. OFF = UNDERVOLTAGE. BLINKING = OVERVOLTAGE GREEN BOOST DRIVE FUNCTIONING GREEN...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.40 – Cooler control section plug and pin locations F-74...
INPUT POWER BOARD TEST 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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13. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter, test for the correct 3 phase input PROCEDURE power at the JIP3 connector. See Table F.22. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. NOTE: This measurement should be checked for all 3 phases at 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT POWER BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.42 – Input power board harness connection points JIP4 JIP3 JIP8 25. If everything is normal you should hear the relay click and the 75 VDC SUPPLY TEST (FOR OUTPUT BOARD) resistor should not overheat with a load on the output of the 16.
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224 (PIN 2) TO 225 (PIN 1) 75 VDC Table F.24 – Low level power supplies tests JIP2 connector LOW LEVEL POWER SUPPLIES PRODUCED FROM THE INPUT POWER BOARD FOR OTHER BOARDS IN THE ASPECT 375 TEST POINT TEST POINT...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT POWER BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.43 – Input power board LED locations LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Figure F.44 – Input power board plug locations JIP4 JIP3 JIP2 JIP1 F-79...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT POWER BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.45 – Input power board lead and pin locations JIP4 JIP3 JIP1 JIP2 Figure F.46 – Precharge resistor and relay locations PRECHARGE RELAY RESISTOR F-80...
HIGH FREQUENCY & OUTPUT BYPASS CIRCUIT BOARD TEST 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.
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12. Connect a known good TIG torch and connect a regulated ARGON 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. gas typically (20 CFH) to the rear solenoid and turn on the gas. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR HIGH FREQUENCY & OUTPUT BYPASS CIRCUIT BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.48 – Gas output stud and remote control connector locations TWIST-MATE ELECTRODE / 6 PIN REMOTE GAS OUTPUT STUD CONTROL CONNECTOR 16. If the LEDs are illuminated and the high frequency is not present at the torch (if one is attached), make sure that the 1000 VDC leads are attached to the high frequency board terminals B1 to B2.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR HIGH FREQUENCY & OUTPUT BYPASS CIRCUIT BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.49 – 6 pin remote control connector pins Figure F.50 – High frequency board LED locations OCI1 LED 1 LED1 LED 2 LED2 F-84...
USER INTERFACE BOARD TEST 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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20 feet. NOTE: The green power ON light flashes during the power up process. 15. Using stick DC mode will cause the Aspect 375 to go into fold Flashing indicates the 400 VDC bus is building up. When the back (low current hold mode) this protects its electronics.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR USER INTERFACE BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.52 – User interface SEE FIGURE F.53 (FOR CLOSE UP DETAIL) MEMORY DISPLAY VOLTAGE DISPLAY AMPERAGE: 1 TO 9 DURING WELDING SET/ACTUAL AC/DC POLARITY SELECT A MEMORY SELECT RF TIG / LIFT TIG STICK: SOFT/CRISP QUICK SELECT FOR...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR USER INTERFACE BOARD TEST (continued) Table F.26 – Resettable features FOUND IN MENU B FOUND IN MENU C ARC FORCE STARTING POLARITY HOT START STARTING CURRENT STICK POLARITY STARTING TIME SPOT TIMER STARTING SLOPE PRESET CURRENT MINIMUM F-88...
CONTROL BOARD TEST 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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13. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter, perform the voltage tests on plug PROCEDURE JC1 on the control board. See Figure F.55 and F.57. See Table 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. F.30. See Wiring Diagram. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.55 – Control board LED and plug locations LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 SWITCHES Table F.27 – Control board LEDs LED# COLOR FUNCTION GREEN +5 VOLT SUPPLY WORKING GREEN +15 VOLT SUPPLY WORKING GREEN...
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Figure F.56 – Input power board test point locations JIP2 JIP2 Table F.28 – Input power board test points LOW LEVEL POWER SUPPLIES PRODUCED FROM THE INPUT POWER BOARD FOR OTHER BOARDS IN THE ASPECT 375 PLUG TEST POINT TEST POINT...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Table F.29 – AC switch control board commands logic TEST POINT TEST POINT EXPECTED READINGS CONDITIONS PIN 24 (LEAD 29) PIN 2 (LEAD 6) +15 VDC = OFF 0 VDC COMMAND = NEGATIVE POTENTIAL SHOULD BE 0 VDC = ON SEEN ON THE ELECTRODE TO WORK STUD.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.57 – Plug JC1 pin and lead locations 23 24 Figure F.58 – 6 pin remote control connector 6 PIN REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR F-94...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.59 – User interface board remote light location REMOTE (GREEN) Table F.31 – JC4 molex pin TEST POINT TEST POINT REMOTE DEVICE EXPECTED RESULTS POSITION PLUG JC4 PIN 4 (LEAD 77A) PLUG JC4 PIN 3 (LEAD 76A) PEDAL RELAXED (OFF) +10 VDC...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.60 – JC4 molex pin F-96...
115V AUXILIARY BOARD TEST 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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INPUT POWER SECTION TEST 12. Locate plug J3 on the 115V auxiliary board. See Figure F.64. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. See Wiring Diagram. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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OUTPUT POWER SECTION TESTING THERMOSTAT SECTION TESTING 16. Locate plug J1 on the 115V auxiliary board. See Figure F.63. 20. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. See Wiring Diagram. 21. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 17. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter set to AC volts, measure normal 22.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 115V AUXILIARY BOARD TEST (continued) Table F.32 – 115V auxiliary board LEDs LED# COLOR FUNCTION ERROR CODE (LED WILL FLASH CODE) GREEN ILLUMINATED WHEN NO ERRORS HAVE OCCURRED. GREEN BOARD POWER SUPPLY IS WORKING. GREEN +15 V INPUT IS PRESENT.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 115V AUXILIARY BOARD TEST (continued) Figure F.64 – 115V auxiliary board pin and lead locations 32A 32 Table F.34 – Input power section tests BOARD POWER SUPPLY TEST POINT TEST POINT EXPECTED RESULTS LOW DC POWER PLUG J3 PIN 2 (LEAD 342) PLUG J3 PIN 1 (LEAD 346) +15 VDC...
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE head in place (not rotating) while removing the capacitor bracket. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 11. Using a 3/8” nutdriver with an extension, remove the locknut 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 400 VDC BUS CAPACITOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.66 – High frequency board mounting screws HIGH FREQUENCY BOARD BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS Figure F.67 – Capacitor bracket LOCKNUT CAPACITOR BRACKET F-105...
ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 400 VDC BUS CAPACITOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) 7. Connect leads 346, 346A, 621 and 611 to the negative terminal REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE of the 400 VDC bus capacitor. See Wiring Diagram. Torque the 1.
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8. Using a Torx nutdriver (size T20), remove the thirty remaining REMOVAL PROCEDURE screws and washers securing the bus bars to the output diode 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. modules. See Figure F.68. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT DIODE MODULE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.69 – Output diode module orientation and mounting screw locations OUTPUT DIODE MODULE MOUNTING SCREWS (2 PER MODULE) SLOT TO POINT LEFT 10. Using a Torx nutdriver (size T20), attach leads 214 and 213 and REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE associated washers to the top output diode modules.
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LEAD 231 (FROM THE OUTPUT BOARD) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Using a Torx nutdriver (size T20), label and disconnect the eight screws securing the leads 231 and 232 to the discharge power resistors.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR DISCHARGE POWER RESISTOR’S REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.71 – Discharge power resistor mounting screw locations DISCHARGE POWER RESISTOR MOUNTING SCREWS (2 PER RESISTOR) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Clean the heat sink mating surface. 2.
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(continued) Figure F.72 – Voltage doubler rectifier lead connections REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Using a Torx nutdriver (size T20), label and disconnect the screws securing leads 213, 214, X6A and X7A to the voltage doubler rectifier.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR VOLTAGE DOUBLER RECTIFIER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.73 – Voltage doubler rectifier orientation and mounting screw locations VOLTAGE DOUBLER RECTIFIER MOUNTING SCREWS (2) SLOT TO POINT RIGHT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Clean the heat sink mating surface. 2.
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Figure F.74 – Input rectifier lead locations – REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Using a phillips screwdriver, label and disconnect leads 601, 602, AA, 1A, 1B, BB, 2A, 2B, CC, 3A, 3B from the input rectifier.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT RECTIFIER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.75 – Input rectifier mounting screws TORX TORX MOUNTING MOUNTING SCREW SCREW – REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Clean the heat sink surface. 2. Apply a coating of Dow Corning 340 between the heat sink and the input rectifier.
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GAS HOSE CONNECTION REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Label and disconnect leads 410 and 411 from the gas solenoid.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR GAS SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.77 – Gas solenoid mounting nut GAS SOLENOID MOUNTING NUT AND WASHER REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new gas solenoid into the case back of the machine.
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE 12. Using a Torx nutdriver (size T25), remove the four screws and 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. washers securing the output board to the machine. See Figure 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.79 – Output choke bus bar removal OUTPUT CHOKE MOUNTING BOLT BUS BAR LEAD BUS BAR GROUND LEAD MOUNTING MOUNTING SCREW SCREWS (2) Figure F.80 – Output board mounting screws and bus bar removal BUS BAR MOUNTING LEAD 214...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) 8. Using a 7/16” nutdriver and a 7/16” open end wrench, attach the REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE bolt, nut and washer securing the bus bar to the output choke. 1.
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IND1 W70X1076rev02 L16392-1 REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Using a Torx nutdriver (size T20), disconnect the six screws, lockwashers and washers securing the leads to the buck/boost board.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR BUCK/BOOST BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.82 – Buck/boost board mounting screw locations BOOST C4AT IND2 DCIN+ DCIN IND1 W70X1076rev02 L16392-1 MOUNTING SCREWS, LOCK WASHERS AND WASHERS (6 TOTAL) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new buck/boost board into the machine. 2.
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THERMISTOR BUCK PTC THERMISTOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Perform the Buck/Boost Board Removal Procedure. 5. Using a 5/16” open end wrench, remove the PTC thermistor from the machine.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR BUCK & BOOST PTC THERMISTORS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Apply a small amount of Dow Corning 340 heat sink compound to the PTC thermistor. 2. Carefully position the new PTC thermistor into the machine and tighten by hand.
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BUCK MODULE LEAD 179G REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Perform the Buck/Boost Board Removal Procedure. 5. Label and disconnect leads 179E and 179G from the buck and/ or boost module(s) to be removed.
ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR BUCK AND BOOST MODULE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.85 – Buck and boost module mounting screw locations MOUNTING SCREWS (4 PER MODULE) BOOST MODULE BUCK MODULE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Clean the mating surface before positioning the new module(s) into the machine.
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9. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the REMOVAL PROCEDURE inverter board to the power rectifier modules. See Figure F.87. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. Note washer placement for reassembly. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INVERTER BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.87 – Inverter board mounting screws = MOLEX PIN 1 IGBT MODULE MOUNTING IGBT MODULE SCREWS (4 TOTAL) (4 PER MODULE, 16 TOTAL) POWER RECTIFIER POWER MODULE MOUNTING RECTIFIER SCREWS (2)
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POWER RECTIFIER MODULE MOUNTING SCREWS (2) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Perform the Inverter Board Removal Procedure. 5. Using a 7/64” allen wrench, remove the two screws securing the desired inverter IGBT(s) to the machine (four modules and eight screws total).
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INVERTER IGBT’S AND POWER RECTIFIER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.89 – Module orientation REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Clean the heat sink mating surface. 2. Apply a coating of Dow Corning 340 heat sink compound between the heat sink, the inverter IGBTs and the power rectifier.
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Figure F.90 – Top tray location TOP TRAY REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Carefully maneuver the top tray into the upright position by tilting the top tray up and to the right.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.91 – Input control board plug locations JIP_P JIP_W JIP_S JF2 JF1 MOUNTING SCREWS (3 PER SIDE 6 TOTAL) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new input power control board into the machine.
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Figure F.92 – Top tray location TOP TRAY REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Carefully maneuver the top tray into the upright position by tilting the top tray up and to the right.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INPUT POWER BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.93 – Input power board plug locations JIP4 JIP3 JIP6 JIP5 JIP2 JIP7 JIP8 JIP1 MOUNTING SCREWS (4 PER SIDE 8 TOTAL) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new input power board into the machine. 2.
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BRACKET BOTTOM MOUNTING SCREWS REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Using a 5/16” nutdriver, remove the top forward screw securing the high frequency board mounting bracket.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR HIGH FREQUENCY BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.95 – High frequency board plug and mounting nut locations MOUNTING NUTS (4 TOTAL) OCI1 LED1 LED2 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new high frequency board onto the high frequency board mounting bracket.
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G7465-1 MOUNTING SCREWS (4 TOTAL) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Perform the Control Board Removal Procedure. NOTE: The user interface board and the control board are piggy backed together.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR USER INTERFACE BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.97 – Knob and flat washer locations FRONT PANEL FELT WASHER KNOB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new user interface board into the machine. 2.
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Figure F.98 – Top tray location TOP TRAY REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Carefully maneuver the top tray into the upright position by tilting the top tray up and to the right.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.99 – Control board mounting screw and pc board support locations MOUNTING SCREWS (2 TOTAL) PC BOARD SUPPORTS (3 TOTAL) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new control board into the machine. 2.
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Figure F.100 – Top tray location TOP TRAY REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Carefully maneuver the top tray into the upright position by tilting the top tray up and to the right.
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7. Using a 5/16” nutdriver, remove the three screws securing the REMOVAL PROCEDURE output choke to the mid shelf assembly. The choke mounting 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. screws are located by the bus capacitor. See Figure F.105. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT CHOKE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.103 – High frequency board mounting bracket screw locations HIGH FREQUENCY BOARD BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS Figure F.104 – Output choke connections LEAD 206A AND HEAVY BRAIDED LEAD OUTPUT BUS BAR CONNECTION F-177...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OUTPUT CHOKE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.105 – Output choke mounting screw locations (view from top) MID SHELF OUTPUT CHOKE ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SCREWS (2) (VIEWED FROM TOP) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new output choke into the machine. 2.
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12. Using a 3/8” nutdriver, remove the four mounting nuts securing REMOVAL PROCEDURE the main transformer to the machine. See Figure F.110. 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 13. The main transformer can be remove and replaced. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR MAIN TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.107 – Lead H1 and H2 lead connection locations = MOLEX PIN 1 TERMINAL TA (LEAD H1) TERMINAL TR1 (LEAD H2) Figure F.108 – Output stud lead connection location OUTPUT STUD (LEAD CONNECTIONS ON THE REAR)
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR MAIN TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.109 – Leads X1, X8, X3, X5 and plug J03 locations LEADS X1 AND X8 LEADS X3 AND X5 PLUG J03 Figure F.110 – Main transformer mounting nut locations MAIN TRANSFORMER (VIEWED FROM TOP) MAIN TRANSFORMER...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR MAIN TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new main transformer into the machine. 2. Using a 3/8” nutdriver, attach the four mounting nuts securing the main transformer to the machine. 3.
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L16392-1 12. The fans can now be removed and replaced. REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Perform the High Frequency Board Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN(S) REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.112 – 400 VDC capacitor positive terminal location POSITIVE TERMINAL MOUNTING NUTS AND WASHERS Figure F.113 – Input rectifier lead locations INPUT RECTIFIER – F-187...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN(S) REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.114 – Fan bracket mounting screw locations FAN ORIENTATION INDICATORS UPPER FAN BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS (2 PER SIDE, 4 TOTAL) LOWER FAN BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS (2 PER SIDE, 4 TOTAL) FRONT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1.
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Figure F.115 – Electrode stud location ELECTRODE STUD (LEAD CONNECTION ON REAR) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove the input power to the Aspect 375 machine. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure. 4. Perform the High Frequency Board Removal Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.116 – Corner cap mounting screw and washer locations HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER CORNER CAP (4) CORNER CAP MOUNTING SCREWS AND WASHERS (2 PER CAP, 8 TOTAL) Figure F.117 –...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.118 – High frequency transformer mounting screw locations HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER MOUNTING SCREWS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position the new high frequency transformer into the machine.
Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. TEST DESCRIPTION This procedure will aid the technician in testing the output of the Aspect 375 after the repair or replacement of a component or PC board. MATERIALS NEEDED Resistive Load Bank Two Welding Cables - 20 Ft.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR RETEST AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE (continued) Table F.36 – Rated output and output range RATED OUTPUT INPUT POWER RATED OUTPUT CURRENT DUTY CYCLE AND VOLTAGE PHASE VOLTAGE FREQUENCY GTAW 250 A / 20 V 100% SMAW 250 A / 30 V GTAW 300 A / 22 V THREE PHASE...
Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. TEST DESCRIPTION This procedure will aid the technician in checking and, if necessary, adjusting the calibration of the Aspect 375. Calibration should be checked as part of the Retest After Repair. MATERIALS NEEDED Resistive Load Bank Two Welding Cables - 20 Ft.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.119 – 6 pin remote receptacle location 6-PIN REMOTE RECEPTACLE PROCEDURE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 1. Turn the welder OFF. 1. Verify that the machine is in calibration mode. See Figure F.120. 2.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.120 – Calibration mode CAL I PROC 8. Press the ‘SEL’ button to complete the current calibration. The VERIFICATION PROCEDURE display will show the current setting. See Figure F.127. 1.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.121 – Calibration flow chart CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Key stroke to get in the calibration menu - Press the ‘AC Wave Shape’, ‘SEL’ and ‘Pulse’ buttons on Power Up will take users to Calibration Procedure.
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.122 – Current range CUR? Figure F.123 – Current adjustment ISET F-199...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.126 – Output adjustment ADJT Figure F.127 – Current setting CURR F-201...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.128 – Voltage calibration MSTR 26.7 Figure F.129 – Voltage and current readings 26.8 F-202...
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ASPECT ™ 375 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.130 – Calibration complete CALI COMP Figure F.131 – True value reading F-203...
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAM - ENTIRE MACHINE - CODE 12165 WIRING DIAGRAM - ASPECT 375 GENERAL INFORMATION CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE (VIEWED FROM COMPONENT SIDE OF P.C. BOARD) ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537 LEAD COLOR CODING B - BLACK Y - YELLOW...
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Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician.
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Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician.
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Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician.
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