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Troubleshooting
"Wire end" error
message
The "wire end" error message is used for the following errors on VR 1500 series systems:
- wire end
- overheating of power electronics
- motor current too high
"Wire end" spe-
cial function
Two options can be preset on the power source for the "wire end" error message:
(1) complete welding ... e.g. for short weld seams
(2) stop welding immediately ... e.g. for long weld seams, flux core wire applications,
high-performance welding (risk of motor power module overload if these welding
processes are not stopped)
Troubleshooting Err | 056 (on the power source)
Wire end
Cause: The wire end check option has detected the end of the welding wire.
Remedy: Insert new wirespool and thread in the welding wire, acknowledge the error
on the power source
Cause: Additional fan filter is contaminated - air supply for the additional fan is no
longer sufficient to cool the power electronics - the power electronics temper-
ature switch has tripped
Remedy: Clean filter or replace, acknowledge the error on the power source
Cause: Ambient temperature too high
Remedy: Reduce ambient temperature, if necessary position and operate the welding
system at a cooler location; acknowledge the error on the power source
Cause: Motor current too high e.g. due to wire threading problems or an inadequately
dimensioned wirefeeder
Remedy: Check wire threading conditions, rectify faults, acknowledge error on the pow-
er source
Error reset
Press the "Setup/Store" button on the power source to acknowledge an er-
ror message. Setup/Store button on the power source
Setup/Store button on the power source