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Troubleshooting – Lincoln Electric IM10132 FLEXTEC 650 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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FLEXTEC™ 650

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

CAUTION

USING THE STATUS LED TO TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS

Errors are displayed on the amperage and voltage display meters. In addition, there are status lights on the con-
trol pc board and the switch pc board that contain error sequences.

Included in this section is information about the fault codes indicated on the status lights and some basic trou-
bleshooting charts for both machine and weld performance.

The status lights on the main control board and the switch pc board are dual-color LEDʼs. Normal operation for
each is steady green.

Error

Code#

21

31

36

45

712

Description

Device that controls sequence
of the welding operation halt-
ed due to an error.

Primary Over Current.

Thermal Fault

VRD™ Voltage limit exceeded.

Communication Fault

Check the input power (voltage and fre-
quency). Verify the primary reconnect is
properly configured for the input voltage.

Machine shut off output due to elevated
internal temperatures.

During OCV, the voltage exceeded allow-
able VRD™ levels.

• Verify dip switch settings are correct for

the input voltage.

CAN communication between the control
pcb and switch pcb has been interrupted.

Weld Terminals Remote:
Re-trigger to recover from
error.

Weld Terminals Local:
Toggle Remote/Local Switch
to recover from error.

Machine needs to be turned
off and back on to reset.

1. Check for material block-

ing intake or exhaust lou-
vers.

• Blow air in the rear lou-

vers to clear dirt from the
fan.

Note: The Fan As Needed
circuitry automatically
shuts off the fan 5 minutes
after welding has stopped.

2. Welding output ratings

may have been exceeded.
Allow the machine to cool
down and reset.

Machine needs to be turned off
and back on to reset.

Inspect harness for damage /
loose connections.

FLEXTEC™ 650 Fault Codes

Corrective Action

Possible Cause