Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE IM718 - Manual (Page 36)

E-6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-6
POWER WAVE AC/DC
USING THE STATUS LED TO
TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS
The Power Wave is equipped with a status light if a
problem occurs it is important to note the condition of
the status light.Therefore, prior to cycling power to the
system, check the power source status light for error
sequences as noted below.
Included in this section is information about the power
source Status LED, and some basic troubleshooting
charts for both machine and weld performance.
Troubleshooting the Power Wave Using the Status
LED
The STATUS LIGHT is a two color light that indicates
system errors. Normal operation is a steady green
light. Error conditions are indicated in the following
chart.
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.