Lincoln Electric IM713 POWER WAVE 655R - Manual (Page 27)

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2
POWER WAVE ® 655/R
USING THE STATUS LED TO
TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS
The Status LED on the power source case front
can help diagnose problems down to the system
component (power source, wire feeder, wire
drive, etc.) level.
If, for any reason, the system does not appear to
be working properly, always check the color of
the Status LED, and refer to the following chart to
help you determine which system component
(power source, wire feeder, wire drive, etc.) may
be faulty. Replace the components identified as
potentially faulty with known good components,
and the system should operate normally.
Steady Green
Blinking Green
Alternating Green and Red
Steady Red
Blinking Red
System OK. Power source communicating normally
with wire feeder and its components.
Occurs during a reset, and indicates the Power Wave ®
is mapping (identifying) each component in the system.
Normal for first 1-10 seconds after power is turned on,
or if the system configuration is changed during opera-
tion
Non-recoverable system fault. If the PS Status light is
flashing any combination of red and green, errors are
present in the Power Wave
® . Read the error code
before the machine is turned off.
Error Code interpretation through the Status light is
detailed in the Service Manual. Individual code digits
are flashed in red with a long pause between digits. If
more than one code is present, the codes will be sepa-
rated by a green light.
To clear the error, turn power source off, and back on
to reset.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con-
tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.