BGS technic KG
Bandwirkerstr. 3
D-42929 Wermelskirchen
Tel.: 02196 720480
Fax.: 02196 7204820
www.bgstechnic.com
© BGS technic KG, Copying and further use not allowed
Page 11
11
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
1. The induction heater is designed and constructed so that when an overload occurs, there is a
temporary turning off, which is indicated by the flashing of the LED on the front panel.
2. The induction coils do not have any thermal protection and thus they are not protected against
overload. The operating cycle of the induction coils is set for 2 minutes of activity - heating and 2
minutes of cooling.
3. If the device stops working, check that it is properly connected with the electric network and also
check the plug connector and socket, the fuses or breaker. Check the value of the supplied
network current. Also make sure that the incoming and connection cable (if you use it) is not
damaged. Let the device cool off for at least 10 minutes and then reconnect it. If the problem
persists, contact your supplier.
4. In case of other problems contact your supplier.
Defect
Failure mode
Solution
The material to
be heated is
not heated up
Red LED located on the front
panel is flashing:
After the button is pressed when
the coil is not loaded –incorrect
(unsuitable size or number of coil
threads) or incorrectly connected
coil. Use a standard coil and
check correct connection (that the
coil terminals are inserted enough
and bolts are tightened).
Use a standard coil and check correct connection (that
the coil terminals are inserted enough and bolts are
tightened).
Red LED located on the front
panel is flashing:
After the button is pressed when
the heating coil is inserted to the
part to be heated, or when the
heating coil is being inserted to
the part, or during the heating
process – the overload protection
circuit of the power supply system
was activated.
Make the distance between the material and the coil
larger – e.g. place the coil farther from the material, or
use a bigger coil.
Check where the equipment is connected to the mains.
Power supply from the mains may be distorted or,
supply voltage frequency may be distorted. The power
socket may be connected to the mains which is
supplied by standby source of power supply
(generator), or by DC/AC invertor, where there is not a
sine wave at the output (there is only square wave or
quasi-sine wave), or the power output is not sufficient!
Connect the equipment to another socket.
Caused by interference by other equipment connected
to the same mains.
Caused by extension cable where the interference may
be induced.
Connect the equipment to another socket.
Check the function of the equipment by pressing the
button when a standard coil is connected correctly
without the heated part inserted. Yellow LED must be
lighting.
The material to
be heated is
heated up
slowly
Temperature of the material to be
heated increases too slowly or not
at all.
Use a coil the diameter of which is larger by 10 mm
than the diameter of material to be heated is.
Check that the material is ferromagnetic.
Handle wire is
heated up
Higher temperature of the wire
can be felt when the wire is
touched.
Check the load time, check that the equipment is not
overloaded. Keep the maximum operation time of 2
min. and cooling time of 2 min. The equipment must be
controlled by the operator when cooling down.
The material to
be heated is
not heated up
Yellow LED located on the front
panel is flashing. The equipment
is overheated.
Let induction heater cool down; while it must be
controlled by the operator.
Red LED located on the front
panel is lighting. Failure of the
equipment.
Send induction heater to an authorized service centre.
