Troubleshooting and repair, Caution – Lincoln Electric VRTEXTM 360 SVM200-A User Manual
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CAUTION
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
F-10
F-10
VRTEX
TM
360
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 1-888-935-3878.
FUNCTION PROBLEMS
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
The VRTEX
TM
360 does not
function correctly in the SMAW
(stick) mode. But it functions
correctly in the VR GMAW mode.
Make certain the SMAW (stick)
electrode device is connected
properly.
Make sure the correct welding
procedures are set.
Check for loose or faulty
connections between the Motor
Control PC Board and the VR
SMAW Device. See the wiring
diagram.
Check for loose or faulty
connections between the Motor
Control PC Board and the
Relay PC Board. See the
wiring diagram.
Make sure the Motor Control
PC Board is receiving the
12VDC supply from the Relay
PC Board. Check at leads #72
to #73. If the 12VDC is not
present the Relay PC Board
may be faulty. See the wiring
diagram.
Check for loose or faulty
connections at the ribbon
cable, between the USB Digital
I/O Module and the terminal
block interface. Also check
between the terminal block
interface and the Relay Board.
See the wiring diagram.
Perform the Interface Digital
Module IO Test.
The VR SMAW device may be
faulty.