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General| Brand | Lincoln Electric |
|---|---|
| Model | POWER WAVE SVM173-A |
| Category | Welding System |
| Language | English |
Lists code numbers for compatible machines.
Indicates this is the official service manual from Lincoln Electric.
Specific warnings regarding chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Safety guidelines for operating and maintaining engine-powered equipment.
Information on potential dangers of EMF fields, especially for pacemaker wearers.
Precautions to avoid severe or fatal electrical shock from welding equipment.
Guidance on protecting eyes and skin from arc rays and spatter.
Safety measures for avoiding inhalation of hazardous welding fumes and gases.
Precautions to prevent fires and explosions caused by welding sparks.
Safety guidelines for handling compressed gas cylinders to prevent explosion.
Safety considerations for electrically powered equipment during installation.
General safety precautions for arc welding in French.
Specific safety advice for transformer and rectifier welding machines in French.
Details on output current, voltage, and duty cycle ratings.
Recommended input wire gauge and fuse/breaker sizes for safe operation.
Critical electrical safety warnings before starting installation procedures.
Guidance on choosing a suitable location and proper lifting/stacking methods.
Instructions for machine grounding and high frequency protection setup.
Diagrams illustrating proper input power connections for various voltages.
Guidelines for selecting appropriate input fuses and supply wires.
Proper procedures for connecting electrode and work cables for optimal performance.
Details on how voltage sensing improves arc condition accuracy and performance.
Configuration of voltage sensing leads for different welding processes.
Instructions for connecting the Power Wave to wire feeders.
Guide to configuring the Control Board using DIP switches.
Warnings about energized parts and handling the machine during operation.
Safety measures against fumes, gases, sparks, and arc rays during operation.
Overview of key features and benefits of the Power Wave welding system.
Guidance on suitable welding processes and required equipment.
Explanation of duty cycle ratings and their impact on operation.
Description of the main power switch and system status indicator light.
Explanation of how Constant Voltage welding mode functions.
Details on adjusting parameters like 'trim' for pulse welding arc length.
Explanation of STT mode adjustments for tailout and peak current.
Guidelines for daily checks and periodic internal cleaning procedures.
High-level block diagram illustrating the machine's functional logic.
Overview of supported processes and the machine's output ratings.
Explanation of the machine's power-up sequence and voltage handling.
Theory of operation for switch boards and the main transformer.
Explanation of the functions of the DC Bus, Power, and Gateway boards.
Diagram illustrating communication flow between system components.
How the Control Board manages output and monitors system parameters.
Explanation of thermal protection and other protective circuits.
Details on over current, under voltage, and over voltage protection mechanisms.
Explanation of how Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) function.
How pulse width modulation controls machine output power.
Step-by-step instructions on using the troubleshooting guide effectively.
Guidance on handling PC boards safely to prevent static discharge damage.
Procedure for testing and verifying replacement of suspect PC boards.
Troubleshooting steps for repeated input fuse or circuit breaker trips.
Diagnosing issues when the machine shows no power or output.
Troubleshooting steps when the main contactor is not activating.
Diagnosing and resolving frequent machine overheating problems.
Diagnosing 'noodle welding' or low output issues, often due to current limits.
Troubleshooting inconsistent arc and high spatter in STT mode.
Overview and required materials for safely discharging input filter capacitors.
Procedure for testing switch boards using resistance measurements.
Method for testing input rectifier diodes for shorts or open circuits.
Procedure to test the functionality of the input contactor coil and contacts.
Testing the DC Bus Power Supply PC Board for proper input and output voltages.
Procedure to verify Power Board receives correct voltages and produces correct DC voltages.
Testing the Input Board for sending and regulating correct DC voltages.
Procedure to determine if the STT Chopper Board receives necessary voltages.
Testing the Power Wave current transducer and associated wiring for correct function.
Testing the STT current transducer and associated wiring for correct function.
Procedure to determine if any output rectifiers are shorted.
Testing primary voltage input and secondary voltage output of Auxiliary Transformer No. 1.
Testing primary voltage input and secondary voltage output of Auxiliary Transformer No. 2.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the input rectifier module.
Steps for installing a new input rectifier module, including thermal compound application.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing the input contactor.
Steps for installing a new input contactor and reconnecting leads.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing Auxiliary Transformer No. 1.
Steps for installing Auxiliary Transformer No. 1 and reconnecting leads.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing Auxiliary Transformer No. 2.
Steps for installing Auxiliary Transformer No. 2 and reconnecting leads.
Procedures for removing and replacing Control, Feed Head, or Voltage Sense PC Boards.
Steps for safely removing the Gateway PC Board.
Steps for safely removing the STT Current Transducer.
Steps for safely removing the Power Wave Current Transducer.
Procedure for removing the output rectifier assembly.
Steps for removing switch boards and filter capacitors.
Specifications for input idle current and power consumption.
Wiring diagram for machine code 10942.
Wiring diagram for machine codes 10957 through 11311.
Schematic diagram for machine code 10942.
First page of the schematic for machine codes 10957-11311.
Second page of the schematic for machine codes 10957-11311.
Third page of the schematic for machine codes 10957-11311.
Schematic for the STT Chopper PC Board.
PC board assembly diagram for the STT Chopper PC Board.
First page of the DeviceNet/Gateway PC Board schematic.
Second page of the DeviceNet/Gateway PC Board schematic.
PC board assembly diagram for the DeviceNet/Gateway PC Board.
First page of the Control PC Board schematic.
Second page of the Control PC Board schematic.
Third page of the Control PC Board schematic.
Fourth page of the Control PC Board schematic.
PC board assembly diagram for the Control PC Board.
Schematic for the Digital Power Supply PC Board.
PC board assembly diagram for the Digital Power Supply PC Board.
First page of the FeedHead PC Board schematic.
Second page of the FeedHead PC Board schematic.
Third page of the FeedHead PC Board schematic.
PC board assembly diagram for the FeedHead PC Board.
Schematic for the Input PC Board.
PC board assembly diagram for the Input PC Board.
Schematic for the Switch PC Board.
PC board assembly diagram for the Switch PC Board.
Schematic for the Voltage Sense PC Board.
PC board assembly diagram for the Voltage Sense PC Board.
Schematic for the 40 VDC Bus PC Board.
PC board assembly diagram for the 40 VDC Bus PC Board.
