Lincoln Electric IM10144 POWER WAVE S700 - Manual (Page 40)

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2
POWER WAVE ® S700
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
The Power Wave ® S700 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 sys-
tem, 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 sys-
tem errors. Normal operation is a steady green light. Error
conditions are indicated in the following chart.
Light
Condition
Steady Green
Blinking Green
Alternating Green and Red
Steady Red
Blinking Red
Meaning
Main control board status light and Input control board
System OK. Power source is operational and is communicating normally with all healthy peripheral equip-
ment connected to its ArcLink ® network.
Occurs during power up or a system reset and indicates the Power Wave ® S700 is mapping (identifying)
each component in the system. Normal for first 1-10 seconds after power is turned on or if the system con-
figuration is changed during operation.
Non-recoverable system fault. If the Status light is flashing any combination of red and green, errors are
present. Read the error code(s) 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 sep-
arated by a green light. Only active error conditions will be accessible through the Status Light.
To clear the active error(s), turn power source off, and back on to reset.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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