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Troubleshooting
Safety
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal.
Before opening the device:
► Move the mains switch to the "O" position
► Unplug the device from the mains
► Put up an easy-to-understand warning sign to stop anybody inadvertently switching it
back on again
► Using a suitable measuring device, check that electrically charged parts (e.g. capaci
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tors) have been discharged
CAUTION!
Inadequate PE conductor connections can cause serious injury and damage.
The housing screws provide a suitable PE conductor connection for earthing (grounding)
the housing and must NOT be replaced by any other screws which do not provide a reliable
PE conductor connection.
General remarks
The following section gives you an overview of the possible causes of errors in connection
with the VR 1530, and of steps you can take to remedy the problem. For detailed informa
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tion on the causes of, and remedies for, errors in connection with wirefeeding in general,
please refer to the operating instructions of your power source.
VR 1530 error di
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agnostics
No number (“PPU”) is available for selecting the unit for push-pull alignment
Cause:
The “PMR4000 PullMig installation kit” has not been installed
Remedy:
Install the installation kit
The number of the VR 1530 (e.g. ”PPU | 17”) cannot be selected for push-pull align
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ment
Cause:
The “FS Drive” software has not been installed on the power source
Remedy:
Equip the power source with the ”FS Drive” software
The feed rollers of the VR 1530 do not rotate
Cause:
The control plug of the VR 1530 is not plugged in
Remedy:
Connect up the control plug of the VR 1530 to the torch-control connection
point
Cause:
The connecting cable on the VR 1530 is defective
Remedy:
Check the connecting cable and have it changed if necessary
Irregular Wire diameter
Cause:
The wirefeed rollers are unsuitable for the wire being used
Remedy:
Use suitable feed rollers
Cause:
The feed rollers of the VR 1530 are not applying sufficient pressure to the wire
Remedy:
Optimise the contact pressure of the feed rollers
