Lincoln Electric IDEALARC CV-305 - Manual (Page 43)

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,
contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
Call 1-888-935-3877.
CAUTION
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR F-11 F-11
IDEALARC® CV-305
The CV-300 Meter PC Board displays error codes
when certain trouble conditions exist. The error codes,
trouble conditions and possible remedies are listed
below.
If, after attempting the remedies listed above, the error
condition still exists, the problem may be with the
wiring in the following areas: the shunt (leads 218 and
219), or voltage feedback (leads 213B, 214B, and
224B).
ERROR
CODE
E00
E10
E20
E30
E40
E50
E60
TROUBLE
1. Output short circuited.
2. May be encountered while starting or
welding with 1/16” aluminum wire.
Thermostat circuit has opened.
Memory error.
1. Voltage Adjust potentiometer not
connected.
2. Remote Control not functioning cor-
rectly.
Input line voltage too low.
Input line voltage too high.
Overload condition.
1. Turn power off. Remove short cir-
cuit.
2. (a) Turn power off to clear error.
Use recommended wfs, volt-
age settings and angle of
approach of wire to work.
(b) If problem persists, call Lincoln
Authorized Field Service
Facility.
Allow machine to cool. Be sure to pro-
vide adequate ventilation to machine.
Insure fan operation.
Perform
Main Transformer Test to
verify PC Board input voltages.
Control Board may be faulty.
1. Check wiring between Voltage
Adjust and the Control PC Board.
2. See
Troubleshooting Guide
(Function Problems).
Turn Power off. Insure machine input
voltage is within specifications. Turn
power back on.
Turn Power off. Insure machine input
voltage is within specifications. Turn
power back on.
Reduce load on machine.
REMEDY
DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES AND ERROR CODES
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