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TRANSTIG 170Pi

Manual 0-5242  

  6-13 

TROUBLESHOOTING

3.  Control PCB

Art # A-11819

Figure 6-9: Control PCB Connectors

WV header Pin

Pin function

Signal

1

Positive welding terminal

positive VDC

2

No connection

n/c

3

Negative welding terminal

0 VDC

Table 6-20: WVIN Header pin function

GUN header Pin

Pin function

Signal

1

Trigger 8 pin socket, pin 3

0 VDC

2

Trigger 8 pin socket, pin 2

3

Remote Amps Pot, 8 pin socket, pin 5

4

Remote Amps Pot, 8 pin socket, pin 6

5

Trigger 8 pin socket, pin 3

0 VDC

Table 6-21: GUN Header pin function (connects to GUNOUT header on Inverter PCB)

DY header Pin

Pin function

Signal

1

0V

0 VDC

2

+24VDC

24 VDC

Table 6-22: DY Header pin function (connects to DY1 header on Inverter PCB)

FAN header Pin

Pin function

Signal

1

Fan control signal, 0V = Fan ON

2

24VDC

+24 VDC

Table 6-23: FAN Header pin function (connects to Fan)

QF Header Pin

Pin function

Signal

1

Solenoid control signal, 0V = Solenoid ON

2

24VDC

+24 VDC

Table 6-24: QF Header pin function (connects to Solenoid)

Summary of Contents for 170Oi

Page 1: ...PFC Art A 11812 170Pi Service Manual Revision AA Issue Date February 5 2013 Manual No 0 5242 Operating Features TRANSTIG welding Inverter ...

Page 2: ...p you to avoid potential hazards that may exist when working with this product YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY The Brand of Choice for Contractors and Fabricators Worldwide CIGWELD is the Market Leading Brand of Arc Welding Products for Victor Technologies International We are a mainline supplier to major welding industry sectors in the Asia Pacific and emerging global markets including Manufacturing Cons...

Page 3: ...ctoria Australia 3072 61 3 9474 7400 61 3 9474 7391 www cigweld com au Copyright 2013 by CIGWELD Pty Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction of this work in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by any error or omission in this Manual whether such error resu...

Page 4: ...ions 3 2 3 03 Environment 3 3 3 04 Location 3 3 3 05 Ventilation 3 4 3 06 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements 3 4 3 07 Electromagnetic Compatibility 3 4 SECTION 4 Operation 4 1 4 01 Transtig 170Pi Power Source Controls Indicators and Features 4 1 4 02 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions 4 12 4 03 Setup for TIG GTAW Welding 4 14 4 04 Foot Control Part No W4015800 Optional Accessory 4 15 4 ...

Page 5: ...splay PCB Removal 7 3 7 05 Control PCB Removal 7 4 7 06 Rear Panel Removal 7 5 7 07 ON OFF Switch and Power Cord Removal 7 6 7 08 HF PCB Removal 7 7 7 09 Base Panel Removal 7 8 SECTION 8 assembly procedure 8 1 8 01 Installing Base Panel 8 1 8 02 Installing Rear Panel 8 2 8 03 Installing Front Panel 8 3 8 04 Installing Control PCB 8 4 8 05 Installing Cover Panel 8 5 SECTION 9 KEY SPARE PARTS 9 1 9 ...

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Page 7: ...good electrical earth ground 11 Do not touch electrode while in contact with the work ground circuit 12 Use only well maintained equipment Repair or replace damaged parts at once 13 In confined spaces or damp locations do not use a welder with AC output unless it is equipped with a voltage reducer Use equipment with DC output 14 Wear a safety harness to prevent falling if working above floor level...

Page 8: ...ximate Range of Welding Current in Amps Minimum Shade Number of Filter s Manual Metal Arc Welding covered electrodes MMAW Less than or equal to 100 8 100 to 200 10 200 to 300 11 300 to 400 12 Greater than 400 13 Gas Metal Arc Welding GWAW MIG other than Aluminium and Stainless Steel Less than or equal to 150 10 150 to 250 11 250 to 300 12 300 to 400 13 Greater than 400 14 Gas Metal Arc Welding GMA...

Page 9: ...otect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal 2 Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flam mable material 3 Remove all flammables within 10M of the welding arc If this is not possible tightly cover them with approved covers 4 Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas 5 Watch for fire and keep a fi...

Page 10: ... California Health Safety code Sec 25249 5 et seq NOTE Considerations About Welding And The Effects of Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields The following is a quotation from the General Con clusions Section of the U S Congress Office of Technology Assessment Biological Effects of Power Frequency Electric Magnetic Fields Background Paper OTA BP E 63 Washington DC U S Govern ment Printing Offi...

Page 11: ... Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 501 Arlington VA 22202 Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting CSA Standard W117 2 from Canadian Standards Association Stan dards Sales 178 Rexdale Boulevard Rexdale Ontario Canada M9W 1R3 Safe Practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection ANSI Standard Z87 1 from American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway Ne...

Page 12: ...ions The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements among them are IEC 60974 10 applicable to Industrial Equipment generic emissions and regulations AS 1674 Safety in welding and allied processes AS 60974 1 IEC 60974 1 applicable to welding equipment and associated accessories Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing faci...

Page 13: ...SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after removal of input power on inverters Turn Off inverters disconnect input power and discharge input capacitors according to instruc tions in Troubleshooting Section before touching any parts WARNING STATIC ESD can damage PC boards Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling boards or parts Use proper static proof bags and boxes to store move or ship PC boards WARN...

Page 14: ...ive rolls Have only qualified persons remove doors panels covers or guards for maintenance as necessary Keep hands hair loose clothing and tools away from moving parts Reinstall doors panels covers or guards when maintenance is finished and before reconnecting input power WARNING OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING Allow cooling period follow rated duty cycle Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before s...

Page 15: ...quipment Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment install test and service H F producing units The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the installation If notified by the FCC about interference stop using the equipment at once Have the installation regularly checked and maintained Keep high frequency ...

Page 16: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi GENERAL INFORMATION 1 10 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 17: ...in the inside back cover of this manual Include all equipment identification numbers as described above along with a full description of the parts in error Move the equipment to the installation site before un crating the unit Use care to avoid damaging the equipment when using bars hammers etc to un crate the unit 2 01 How To Use This Manual To ensure safe operation read the entire manual includi...

Page 18: ...ease Circuit Breaker AC Auxiliary Power Remote Duty Cycle Percentage Amperage Voltage Hertz cycles sec Frequency Negative Positive Direct Current DC Protective Earth Ground Line Line Connection Auxiliary Power Receptacle Rating Auxiliary Power Art A 04937 115V 15A t t1 t2 X IPM MPM t V Fuse Wire Feed Function Wire Feed Towards Workpiece With Output Voltage Off Preflow Time Postflow Time Spot Time ...

Page 19: ...ons approved by CIGWELD Advice in this regard can be obtained by contacting an Accredited CIGWELD Distributor This equipment or any of its parts should not be al tered from standard specification without prior written approval of CIGWELD The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use or unauthorized modification from standard speci...

Page 20: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi INTRODUCTION 2 4 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 21: ...plain the 10 minute duty cycle period the following example is used Suppose a Welding Power Source is designed to operate at a 30 duty cycle 170 amperes at 26 8 volts This means that it has been designed and built to provide the rated amperage 170A for 3 0 minutes i e arc welding time out of every 10 minute period 30 of 10 minutes is 3 0 minutes During the other 7 0 minutes of the 10 minute period...

Page 22: ...inimum Single Phase Generator Recommendation refer Note 4 6 6k W 8 5k VA at 0 8 PF STICK MMAW Welding Output 40ºC 10 min 170A 30 26 8V 130A 60 25 2V 100A 100 24 0V TIG GTAW Welding Output 40ºC 10 min 170A 30 16 8V 130A 60 15 2V 100A 100 14 0V Protection Class IP23S Table 3 1 Transtig 170Pi Specifications NOTE 1 Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products claimed performance voltages ...

Page 23: ...work in a cramped kneeling sitting or lying position with physical contact with conductive parts 2 In locations which are fully or partially limited by conductive elements and in which there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact by the operator 3 In wet or damp hot locations where humidity or perspiration considerable reduces the skin resistance of the human body and the insulation p...

Page 24: ...ng Power Source and the work complete with associated input filters In all cases electromagnetic disturbances shall be reduced to the point where they are no longer troublesome NOTE The welding circuit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons Changing the earthing arrangements should only be authorised by a person who is competent to assess whether the changes will increase the risk of injury ...

Page 25: ...es The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together running at or close to the floor level 4 Equipotential Bonding Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered However Metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching the meta...

Page 26: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi INSTALLATION 3 6 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 27: ...ctive Under this condition the open circuit voltage of the unit is limited to below 10V DC thus reducing the potential of serious electric shock such as when changing electrodes The red VRD OFF light illuminates green light is off when the VRD is inactive Under this condition the output voltage of the unit will be at welding potential which in some cases may exceed 25V DC Fail to safe operation Th...

Page 28: ...yed in preview mode and welding mode is steady not flashing 3 Multi Function Control When not welding the Multi Function Control is used to adjust all welding parameters including welding amps A short press on the Multi Function Control will save the parameter value then increment to the next available parameter The parameter LED will illuminate and the Multi Function Control will then adjust the ...

Page 29: ...ates in STICK mode to improve the start characteristics for stick electrodes HOT START current is on top of the BASE current e g HOT START current 130 amps when BASE WELD 100 amps HOT START 30 amps Range is 0 to 70A Factory default is 20A Note that maximum weld current is 170A Base Current This parameter sets the STICK weld current Range is 5 to 170A Factory default is 120A ...

Page 30: ...ory default is 30 LIFT TIG and HF TIG Programming Mode Programming Parameter Control Panel Display Pre Flow This parameter operates in 2T and 4T HF TIG mode only and is used to provide gas to the weld zone prior to striking the arc once the torch trigger switch has been pressed This control is used to dramatically reduce weld porosity at the start of a weld Range is 0 0 to 5 0 seconds Factory defa...

Page 31: ...set the time for the weld current to ramp up from INITIAL current to BASE current Range is 0 0 to 15 0 seconds Factory default is 1 0 second Base Current In DC TIG mode this parameter sets the TIG welding current In PULSE TIG mode this parameter sets the PEAK current Range is 5 to 170A Factory default is 120A ...

Page 32: ...rameter selects PULSE operating mode or DIRECT DC operating mode Range is DC or Pulse Mode Factory default is DC Trough Current This parameter sets the TIG TROUGH current The lowest point in the pulse is called the Trough Range is 5 to base current level Factory default is 80A ...

Page 33: ...se Frequency This parameter sets the PULSE FREQUENCY when in PULSE operating mode Range is 0 5 to 500Hz Factory default is 100Hz Down Slope This parameter operates in TIG modes only and is used to set the time for the weld current to ramp down to the crater current This control is used to eliminate the crater that can form at the completion of a weld Range is 0 0 to 25 0 seconds Factory default is...

Page 34: ...ce oxidation of the tungsten electrode Range is 0 0 to 30 0 seconds Factory default is 5 0 seconds 5 Positive Welding Output Terminal The positive welding terminal is used to connect the welding output of the power source to the electrode holder lead or work lead Positive welding current flows from the power source via this heavy duty bayonet type terminal It is essential however that the male plu...

Page 35: ...inimum connection to 5k ohm remote control potentiometer 7 Wiper arm connection to 5k ohm remote control Amps GTAW TIG mode potentiometer 8 Not connected Table 4 1 8 Shielding Gas Outlet The Shielding Gas Outlet located on the front panel is a 5 8 18 UNF female gas fitting and is utilised for the connection of a suitable TIG Torch 9 Trigger Mode Control The trigger mode control is used to switch t...

Page 36: ... again be depressed and released thus eliminating the need for the operator to hold the torch trigger Note that when operating in GTAW TIG mode the power source will remain activated until the selected downslope time has elapsed A 11664 10 Process Selection Control The process selection control is used to select the desired welding mode Three modes are available GTAW HF TIG GTAW Lift TIG and MMAW ...

Page 37: ...the fan continues to operate thus allowing the unit to cool sufficiently Do not switch the unit off should a thermal overload condition be present The display will also show error code E in the event of an over current or over temperature A 11665 12 Shielding Gas Inlet The Shielding Gas Inlet connection is used to supply the appropriate shielding gas to the unit Refer to section 4 03 for GTAW TIG ...

Page 38: ...y propel a loose part 3 DO NOT remove the regulator from a cylinder without first closing the cylinder valve and releasing gas in the regulator high and low pressure chambers 4 DO NOT use the regulator as a control valve When downstream equipment is not in use for extended periods of time shut off the gas at the cylinder valve and release the gas from the equipment 5 OPEN the cylinder valve SLOWLY...

Page 39: ...linder valve If opened quickly a sudden pressure surge may damage internal regulator parts 2 With valves on downstream equipment closed adjust regulator to approximate working pressure It is recommended that testing for leaks at the regulator connection points be carried out using a suitable leak detection solution or soapy water 3 Purge air or other unwanted welding grade shielding gas from equip...

Page 40: ...net type terminals It is essential however that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection D Connect the TIG torch trigger switch via the 8 pin socket located on the front of the power source as shown below The TIG torch will require a trigger switch to operate in HF TIG and Lift TIG Mode NOTE If the TIG torch has a remote TIG torch current control fitte...

Page 41: ...Part No W4015800 Optional Accessory Art A 11338 Figure 4 8 Foot Control Art A 11339 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Art A 11340 Figure 4 9 8 Pin Control Plug Pin Description 1 Not Used 2 Trigger Switch 3 Trigger Switch 4 Not Used 5 Potentiometer Maximum 6 Potentiometer Minimum 7 Potentiometer Wiper 8 Not Used Table 4 2 ...

Page 42: ...rol connected the power source will only display minimum preview Amps until the foot control is depressed then it displays actual welding current when welding Pressing the pedal to increases the welding current letting up on the pedal decreases the welding current Releasing the pedal completely extinguishes the arc and initiates the post flow shielding gas timer where fitted Note that some power s...

Page 43: ...n doubt consult the electrode manufacturer Welding current flows from the power source via heavy duty bayonet type terminals It is essential however that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection WARNING Before connecting the work clamp to the work and inserting the electrode in the electrode holder make sure the mains power supply is switched off CAUTI...

Page 44: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi OPERATION 4 18 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 45: ... a much smaller main transformer than in a conventional power supply The AC is then rectified to extremely smooth DC The diagram to the below shows the basic electrical wiring of a DC output inverter power supply Inverter Technology Summary Rectifier Filter IGBT Transformer Rectifier Inductor AC 50 60Hz DC Rippled DC Smooth AC 23KHz AC 23KHz DC Rippled DC Smooth High Voltage High Voltage High volt...

Page 46: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi INTRODUCTION 5 2 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 47: ...Replace or repair B Gas passage contains impurities B Disconnect gas hose from the rear of power source or wirefeeder and blow out impurities C Gas regulator turned off C Turn on regulator D Empty gas cylinder D Replace gas cylinder 5 Gas flow continues after the torch trigger switch has been released TIG mode A Gas valve has jammed open due to impurities in the gas or the gas line A Have an accre...

Page 48: ...f fault does not clear then have an accredited CIG WELD service provider repair unit B Fail to Safe protection has operated in TIG mode In verter fault B Reset mains power if fault does not clear then have an accredited CIG WELD service provider repair unit C External voltage has been applied to the welding circuit C Reset mains power and remove the source of the external voltage Table 6 1 ...

Page 49: ... Check fan wiring is not damaged 4 Mode switch does not change welding mode A Faulty Display PCB A Replace Display PCB 5 The weld output do not operate when the torch trig ger switch is depressed A B C D E F G Internal wiring fault Over temperature light is on Trigger wires shorted to weld voltage inside TIG torch Trigger wires or torch switch faulty Faulty Power Inverter PCB Faulty Control PCB Fa...

Page 50: ...sconnect mains supply plug from receptacle before working on the unit Allow two minutes for capacitors to discharge after disconnection from mains supply voltage Checking Unit Before Applying Power The following safety information shall be read before starting troubleshooting and servicing 1 Turn ON OFF Switch to OFF position and disconnect unit from primary line voltage before working on unit 2 S...

Page 51: ...these units can cause burning or arcing of PCB transformers switches or rectifier when a failure occurs Carefully inspect all components within these units Look in particular for the following a Loose or broken wires or connectors b Burned or scorched parts or wires or evidence of arcing c Any accumulation of metal dust or filings that may have caused shorting or arcing If any parts are damaged th...

Page 52: ...ply plug is disconnected from receptacle Art A 11813 Figure 6 3 Preliminary DC Bus Measurement of the Main Inverter PCB DC Bus Testing Multimeter Lead Placement Voltage with Supply Voltage OFF Upper capacitor bank Positive meter lead to TP 1 Negative meter lead to TP 2 0 VDC Lower capacitor bank Positive meter lead to TP 2 Negative meter lead to TP 3 0 VDC Table 6 3 DC BUS Multimeter set to measur...

Page 53: ...ter lead to TP 7 Negative meter lead to TP 8 0 2 0 8 VDC Table 6 4 IGBT s Multimeter set to measure Diode Voltage IGBT Testing Multimeter Lead Placement Ohms IGBT V8 V8 1 Positive meter lead to TP 4 Negative meter lead to TP 3 150 Ω IGBT T1 T2 Positive meter lead to TP 6 Negative meter lead to TP 5 150 Ω IGBT T4 T5 Positive meter lead to TP 8 Negative meter lead to TP 7 150 Ω Table 6 5 IGBT s Mult...

Page 54: ... Diodes Multimeter set to measure Diode Voltage 6 09 Check Main Input Rectifier Art A 11815 Figure 6 5 Check Main Input Rectifier Input Rectifier Testing Multimeter Lead Placement Diode Voltage AC1 to DC Positive meter lead to 17 Negative meter lead to TP 18 0 2 0 8 VDC AC2 to DC Positive meter lead to 19 Negative meter lead to TP 18 0 2 0 8 VDC AC1 to DC Positive meter lead to TP 17 Negative mete...

Page 55: ...e extremely hazardous voltage and power levels present Do not touch any live parts Art A 11816 Figure 6 6 DC Bus Voltage Measurement DC Bus Testing Multimeter Lead Placement Voltage with Supply Voltage ON Upper capacitor bank Positive meter lead to TP 1 Negative meter lead to TP 2 150 200 VDC Lower capacitor bank Positive meter lead to TP 2 Negative meter lead to TP 3 150 200 VDC Overall capacitor...

Page 56: ...m drive signal 15V p p square wave 15 VDC pk 4 IGBT 2 pwm drive signal 15V p p square wave 15 VDC pk 5 IGBT 1 pwm drive signal 15V p p square wave 15 VDC pk 6 Rectified secondary of current transformer TR8 15 VDC pk 7 0V 0 VDC Table 6 10 IN Header pin function connects to DRIVE header on control PCB DY2 Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 24V 24 VDC 2 0V 0 VDC 3 24V 24 VDC Table 6 11 DY2 Header pin f...

Page 57: ... OK Table 6 15 JC Header pin function connects to PFC header on control PCB HF220V Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 240VAC active 240VAC 2 240VAC neutral 0 VAC Table 6 16 HF220V Header pin function connects to 220V header on HF PCB GUNIN Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 Trigger 8 pin socket pin 2 2 Remote Amps Pot 8 pin socket pin 5 3 Remote Amps Pot 8 pin socket pin 6 4 Trigger 8 pin socket pin 3...

Page 58: ...ial display data CLK 5 VDC digital 4 Serial display eprom D OUT 5 VDC digital 5 DeadMan Switch 5V in DeadMan mode 5 VDC digital 6 Encoder Output A pulse output 5 VDC digital 7 Encoder Output D button 5 VDC digital 8 Encoder direction 5 VDC digital 9 2T 4T pushbutton 0V when button pushed 5 VDC 10 MODE pushbutton 0V when button pushed 5 VDC 11 0V 0 VDC 12 5 VDC 5 VDC Table 6 19 J12 Header pin funct...

Page 59: ...mps Pot 8 pin socket pin 5 4 Remote Amps Pot 8 pin socket pin 6 5 Trigger 8 pin socket pin 3 0 VDC Table 6 21 GUN Header pin function connects to GUNOUT header on Inverter PCB DY Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 0V 0 VDC 2 24VDC 24 VDC Table 6 22 DY Header pin function connects to DY1 header on Inverter PCB FAN Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 Fan control signal 0V Fan ON 2 24VDC 24 VDC Table 6 23...

Page 60: ... connects to J12 header on display PCB PFC Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 0V 0 VDC 2 PFC OK signal 0 PFC OK Table 6 26 PFC Header pin function connects to JC header on inverter PCB OT1 Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 Thermostat 2 Thermostat Table 6 27 OT1 Header pin function connects to thermostat OT2 Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 Link to 0V 2 0V 0 VDC Table 6 28 OT2 Header pin function link...

Page 61: ...pk 4 IGBT 2 pwm drive signal 15V p p square wave 15 VDC pk 5 IGBT 1 pwm drive signal 15V p p square wave 15 VDC pk 6 Rectified secondary of current transformer TR8 15 VDC pk 7 0V 0 VDC Table 6 31 DRIVE Header pin function connects to IN header on inverter PCB SOURCE Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 24V 24 VDC 2 0V 0 VDC 3 24V 24 VDC Table 6 32 SOURCE Header pin function connects to DY2 header on I...

Page 62: ...ly 0 VDC 4 24V 24 VDC Table 6 33 SOUHF Header pin function Connects to HF header on Control PCB 110V 220V Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 240VAC Active 240 VAC 2 No connection n c 3 240VAC Neutral 0 VAC Table 6 34 110V 220V Header pin function Connects to HF220 header on Inverter PCB COIL Header Pin Pin function Signal 1 HF primary coil 2 HF primary coil Table 6 35 COIL Header pin function Connec...

Page 63: ... Control PCB 1 DIP Switch SW1 control PCB Art A 11821 Figure 6 11 DIP Switch SW1 control PCB Table 6 36 SW1 Dip Switch functions SW1 position Function 1 Set to ON for Transtig 170Pi 2 Set to OFF for Transtig 170Pi 3 Set to ON for Transtig 170Pi 4 Set to ON for Transtig 170Pi ...

Page 64: ...ps display reads within 0 5A of the measured value 10 Press the front panel AMPS control for 2 seconds so that the meter displays weld volts 11 Disconnect the load from the output terminals 12 Measure output welding voltage and adjust WVF potentiometer so Volts display reads within 0 1V of the measured value 13 Press the front panel AMPS control for 2 seconds so that the meter displays weld amps 1...

Page 65: ...nsformer return wire is taken from the terminal centre of the main DC bus capacitor bank the voltage at this point is approximately half the DC bus voltage Secondary output voltage from the transformer is rectified by the output diodes T14 to T18 to DC This DC is controlled by the PWM of the primary side igbt transistors and is filtered by an inductor before connecting to the welding output termin...

Page 66: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi TROUBLESHOOTING 6 20 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 67: ...rmation in Section 6 04 before proceeding Unplug unit before beginning Disassembly procedure 7 02 Cover Panel Removal WARNING Read and follow safety information in Section 6 04 before proceeding 1 Remove the eight screws on Cover Panel 2 Remove the two screws on Front Panel 3 Remove the two screws on Rear Panel 1 2 3 Art A 11824 Figure 7 1 Cover Panel Removal ...

Page 68: ... 1 Remove the two screws at the bottom of Front Panel 2 Power supply output Negative 3 Power supply output Positive 4 Output terminal bolts Unscrew power supply output terminal bolts 5 Disconnect the MB harness from Display PCB 6 Disconnect the Gun harness from Inverter PCB 7 Disconnect the gas hose 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Art A 11825 Figure 7 2 Front Panel Removal ...

Page 69: ...isplay PCB Removal WARNING Read and follow safety information in Section 6 04 before proceeding 1 Remove the four screws on Front Panel 2 Remove the screw on the control knob 3 Remove the four screws on Display PCB 1 2 3 Art A 11826 Figure 7 3 Display PCB Removal ...

Page 70: ... harness from MB connector 6 Disconnect QF harness from QF connector 7 Disconnect FAN harness from FAN connector 8 Disconnect DY harness from DY connector 9 Disconnect GUN harness from GUN connector 10 Disconnect WV harness from WV connector 11 Disconnect SOURCE harness from SOURCE connector 12 Disconnect DRIVE harness from DRIVE connector 13 Disconnect IFB harness from IFB connector 14 Disconnect...

Page 71: ...NG Read and follow safety information in Section 6 04 before proceeding 1 Remove the two screws at the bottom of Rear Panel 2 Disconnect the ON OFF switch wires from Inverter PCB 3 Disconnect the ground harness from Inverter PCB 4 Disconnect the gas hose from Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 Art A 11828 Figure 7 6 Rear Panel Removal ...

Page 72: ... 1 Disconnect the four wires from Rear Panel 2 ON OFF Switch 3 ON OFF switch locking tabs Squeeze the locking tabs and push ON OFF switch out from Rear Panel 4 Input Power Cord 5 Disconnect the ground harness from Rear Panel Squeeze the locking tabs s and pull out the Input Power Cord 6 Remove the fan Art A 11829 6 2 4 5 3 1 Figure 7 7 ON OFF Switch and Power Cord Removal ...

Page 73: ...rmation in Section 6 04 before proceeding 1 Remove the 4 plastic umbrella shape screws securing HF PCB 2 Remove Ground harness from HF PCB 2 Disconnect SOUHF harness from HF PCB 3 Disconnect 110V 220V input harness from HF PCB 4 Disconnect Coil harness from HF PCB 1 2 3 4 5 Art A 11830 Figure 7 8 HF PCB Removal ...

Page 74: ...nual 0 5242 7 09 Base Panel Removal WARNING Read and follow safety information in Section 6 04 before proceeding 1 Inverter PCB 2 Remove the four screws and remove Inverter PCB 3 Remove Base Panel 1 2 3 Art A 11831 Figure 7 9 Base Panel Removal ...

Page 75: ... SECTION 8 assembly procedure 8 01 Installing Base Panel 1 Base Panel 2 Secure HF PCB to Base Panel with four plastic umbrella shape screws 3 Secure Inverter PCB with the four screws 4 Inverter PCB 1 2 Art A 11832 2 3 4 Figure 8 1 Installing Base Panel ...

Page 76: ... 3 Reconnect the four wires to Rear Panel 4 Reconnect Ground harness to Rear Panel 5 Reconnect Gas Hose to Rear Panel 6 Install Fan 7 Reconnect the ON OFF switch wires to Inverter PCB 8 Reconnect Ground harness to Inverter PCB 9 Tighten the two screws securing Rear Panel 9 2 4 5 Art A 11833 1 3 6 Figure 8 2 Installing Rear Panel ...

Page 77: ...tall the four screws on Front Panel 4 Reconnect the gas hose 5 Reconnect the gun harness to Inverter PCB 6 Reconnect the MB harness to Display PCB Make sure it is correctly installed with the levers in the locked position 7 Tighten power supply output terminal bolts 8 Install the two screws and secure Front Panel to Base Panel 3 2 1 8 6 5 4 Art A 11834 7 Figure 8 3 Installing Front Panel ...

Page 78: ...o QF connector 7 Plug FAN harness into FAN connector 8 Plug DY harness into DY connector 9 Plug GUN harness into GUN connector 10 Plug WV harness into WV connector 11 Plug SOURCE harness into SOURCE connector 12 Plug DRIVE harness into DRIVE connector 13 Plug IFB harness into IFB connector 14 Plug HF harness into HF connector 15 Verify harness connections with system schematic to ensure that all c...

Page 79: ... 8 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 8 05 Installing Cover Panel 1 Install Cover Panel 2 Install the twelve screws securing Cover Panel 8 on Cover Panel 2 on Front Panel and 2 on Rear Panel 2 2 2 Art A 11836 1 Figure 8 5 Installing Cover Panel ...

Page 80: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 8 6 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 81: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi Manual 0 5242 9 1 KEY SPARE PARTS SECTION 9 KEY SPARE PARTS 9 01 Power Source A 11668 Figure 9 1 ...

Page 82: ...11 Control Socket 8 pin Note that 8 pin control plug is part number UOA706900 8 W7005812 Shielding Gas Outlet 5 8 18 9 W7005804 HF Coupling Coil Assembly 10 W7005814 CT Output 11 W7004908 Shielding Gas Solenoid Valve Assembly 12 W7005605 Shielding Gas Inlet Quick Connect 13 W7005813 Input Supply On Off Switch 14 W7004913 Shielding Gas Hose Assembly 15 W7005806 Fan Assembly 16 W7003010 Input Rectif...

Page 83: ... A 11669 Figure 9 2 TIG TORCH SPARE PARTS ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W7005900 Trigger assembly for 26F torch 2 W7005901 Handle assembly for 26F torch 3 W7005902 Dinse 50mm for 26F torch 4 W7005903 Flex head for 26F torch 5 BGSAK2 Tig accessory Kit 6 UOA706900 Cable Plug 8 pin 7 BG57Y02 R Back Cap Long Table 9 2 ...

Page 84: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi KEY SPARE PARTS 9 4 Manual 0 5242 Notes ...

Page 85: ...m lead and remote control W4014604 TIG Torch accessory kit BGSAK2 Foot Control with 8m lead W4015800 Electrode Holder Work Lead Set 8m 400A 50mm DINSE 646325 Electrode Holder with trigger switch and 4m lead 646761 50mm Male DINSE cable connector 704461 Naka Measurement Gauge 646265 Shielding Gas Hose Assembly 3M W7004913 ...

Page 86: ...ARD WELDING TERMINALS SW1 C17 R56 C21 C19 T18 R101 103 C101 V8 COUT2 COUT1 L1 DISPLAY BOARD MB J12 SOLENOID 8 PIN REMOTE OT1 TH1 WV WELD POSITIVE WELD NEGATIVE CT1 INPUT RECTIFIER POSITIVE NEGATIVE R2 4R 50W J1 V7 L4 C23 C22 DRIVE IN QF SOURCE DY2 DY DY1 PFC JC GUN GUN OUT FJ OT2 IFB TORCH TRIGGER C25 C24 EFFECT T2 HF COIL 110 220V ACTIVE NEUTRAL NEUTRAL ACTIVE HF 220V SOU HF HF GUN IN FILTER HF B...

Page 87: ...OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS AND BUSINESS INTERRUPTION The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of CIGWELD with respect to any contract or anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof or from the manufacture sale delivery resale or use of any goods covered by or furnished by CIG WELD whethe...

Page 88: ...r our Accredited Distributor in writing of its claim within seven 7 days of becoming aware of the basis thereof and at its own expense returning the goods which are the subject of the claim to CIGWELD or nominated Accredited Distributor Accredited Service Provider The goods being used in accordance with the Manufacturer s Operating Manuals and under competent supervision Does not apply to Obsolete...

Page 89: ...E WARRANTY PERIOD PARTS LABOUR Original main power magnetics 3 Year 2 Year Original main power rectifiers printed circuit boards and power switch semiconductors 2 Year 2 Year All other circuits and components including but not limited to relays switches contactors solenoids fans and electric motors 1 Year 1 Year ACCESSORIES WARRANTY PERIOD TIG torch electrode holder lead and work lead 3 Months TIG...

Page 90: ...urn of goods to Cigweld or our Nominated Accredited Distributor Accredited Service Provider are the responsibility of the consumer This warranty is given Cigweld Pty Ltd A B N 56007226815 71 Gower Street Preston Victoria Australia 3072 Phone 1300 654 674 Email enquiries cigweld com au Website www cigweld com au This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law O...

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