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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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
APEX
®
30S
Using the Status LED to Troubleshoot System Problems
The APEX 30S controller and the Power Wave unit are equipped with status LED. If a problem occurs, it is
important to note the condition of the status LED – see
FIGURE 2 - Front Panel, item 5 on page B-1
. Before
cycling power to the system, check the power source status LED for error sequences as noted below.
Included in this section is information about the Weld Head and ArcLink device status LEDs and a basic trouble-
shooting chart for both the machine and the weld performance. The LEDs are dual-colored and indicate system
errors. Normal operation for each is steady green. Error conditions are indicated in
FIGURE 10- Status LED
Light Conditions
.
FIGURE 10 - Status LED Light Conditions
LIGHT CONDITION
MEANING
Steady Green
System is OK. The power source is operational and is communicating
normally with all peripheral equipment connected to its ArcLink device network.
Blinking Green
Occurs during power up or a system reset and indicates the Power Wave unit is
mapped (identifying) each component in the system. This is normal for the first
1 to 60 seconds after the power is turned on, or if the system configuration is
changed during operation.
Fast Blinking Green
Under normal conditions it indicates that Auto-mapping has failed. It is also used
by Weld Manager Utilities. More information is available on the Service Navigator
CDs or visit www.powerwavesoftware.com.
Alternating Red and Green
Non-recoverable system fault. If the status lights are flashing any combination of
red and green, errors are present. Read and note the error code(s) before turning
off the machine.
Error code interpretation through the status light is detailed in the service manu-
al. Individual code digits are flashed in red with a long pause between digits. If
more than one code is present, the codes will be separated by a green light.
Only active error conditions are accessible through the status light.
Error codes can also be retrieved with the Weld Manager Utility, included on the
Service Navigator CDs. For the most updated error code log information, please
visit: www.powerwavesoftware.com.
To clear the active error(s), turn the power source off and back on to reset the
system.
Steady Red
Not applicable.
Blinking Red
Not applicable.