System troubleshooting – Warner Electric CBC-700 User Manual

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System Troubleshooting

The chart below will be helpful when attempting to isolate problems which may occur in the control
system. It will also prove helpful when encountering problems during initial system start-up.

Symptom a: No output on either clutch or brake upon power-up.

Probable Cause

Solution

Improper wiring

Check wiring and correct if necessary.

No power available

Check that AC power is available to control.

Blown fuse

* See Fuse keeps blowing, Symptom C.

Faulty control

Replace control.

Symptom B: Clutch activates upon power-up.

Probable Cause

Solution

Improper wiring

Check wiring and correct if necessary.

Faulty input switching circuit

Check that input switching network is providing proper signal.

Symptom C: Fuse keeps blowing.

Probable Cause

Solution

Improper wiring

Check wiring and replace fuse.

Shorted brake/clutch coil

Check coil resistance and replace if necessary.

Ground Fault

Check coil to earth ground resistance.

Improper AC line voltage

Check line voltage and correct if necessary.

Improper magnet voltage

Check magnet voltage rating and replace with correct magnet if necessary.

Symptom D: Magnets do not appear to have enough torque.

Probable Cause

Solution

Improper OEX switch setting

Set pulse duration switch settings according to setup chart.

Magnets incorrectly sized

Verify sizing by repeating the selection process.

Symptom E: Outputs don't switch; Inputs don't switch.

Probable Cause

Solution

Incorrectly wired inputs

Check wiring and correct if necessary.

Faulty switching device

Check for proper operation and replace if defective.

Faulty control

Replace control.

Symptom F: Switching time too long or too short.

Probable Cause

Solution

Improper overlap pot setting

Set overlap according to setup chart.

Symptom G: amber L.E.D. illuminated *

Probable Cause

Solution

Improper wiring

Check wiring and correct if necessary.

Shorted brake/clutch coil

Check coil resistance and replace if necessary.

Faulty control

Replace control.

* Turn off power to control for 10 seconds to turn off amber L.E.D.

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