22 en, 6 welding software delivery profile, Troubleshooting – Kemppi FastMig X 350 User Manual

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FastMig X 350, X 450

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4.6 Welding software delivery profile

Connected to Kemppi's WFX wire feed units, FastMig X power sources make a very efficient,

multi-process welding system.
After delivery and installation, your system will include welding software specified at the point

of order.
If your welding needs change and you wish to update your FastMig X system in the future, you

can order additional welding programs or Wise™ and Match™ welding software and load them

to your system with Kemppi DataGun field programming device.
See further information about the available welding programs, modified processes, Match™

functions and special enhanced arc performance solutions in the wire feeder's operating

manual or on Kemppi's web site at www.kemppi.com.
More welding programs are available by purchasing MatchCurve and MatchCustom products.

5.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE!

The problems listed and the possible causes are not definitive, but serve to suggest some

standard and typical situations that may present during normal environmental use when using

the MIG/MAG process with FastMig X 350 or X 450.

Problem

Check the following

Machine won’t work

• Check mains plug is connected correctly
• Check mains power distribution is switched on
• Check the mains fuse and or circuit breaker
• Check power source 0/I switch is ON
• Check interconnection cable set and connectors between the power source and

wire feed unit are correctly fastened. See the manual schematic

• Check earth return lead is connected
• Check control panels are switched on.

Dirty, poor quality weld

• Check shielding gas supply
• Check and set gas flow rate
• Check gas type for application
• Check gun/electrode polarity
• Check correct welding program selected
• Check correct channel number selected on wire feeder control panel
• Check power supply – Phase down?

Variable welding performance

• Check wire feed mechanism is correctly adjusted
• Check correct drive rolls are fitted
• Check wire spool overrun tension is correctly adjusted
• Check gun liner is not blocked, replace if necessary
• Check correct gun liner is fitted for the filler wire size and type
• Check contact tip for size, type and wear
• Check gun is not over heating in application
• Check cable connections and earth return clamp
• Check welding parameter settings.

Filler wire won’t feed

• Check that pressure arms are closed and adjusted in wire feed mechanism
• Check welding gun switch function
• Check Euro gun collar is correctly fastened
• Check gun liner is not blocked
• Check contact tip, size, type, wear
• Check and try alternative gun

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