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June, 2003
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digipulse 450i
Power Source
This manual provides installation and operation instructions for the following Digipulse 450i cutting package:
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and
safe practices for electric welding equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for
Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging," Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain
this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these
instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further information. Be sure
to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating this equipment.
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying
labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions pro-
vided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Defective equipment should not be used. Parts that are
broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replace-
ment become necessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be
made to the Authorized Distributor from whom purchased.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer. The
user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, faulty
maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility
designated by the manufacturer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: These Safety Precautions are for 5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example,
your protection. They summarize precautionary overloaded welding cable can overheat and create a fire
information from the references listed in Addi- hazard.
tional Safety Information section. Before per- 6. After completing operations, inspect the work area to make
forming any installation or operating procedures, be sure to certain there are no hot sparks or hot metal which could
read and follow the safety precautions listed below as well as cause a later fire. Use fire watchers when necessary.
all other manuals, material safety data sheets, labels, etc. 7. For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard 51B,
Failure to observe Safety Precautions can result in injury or "Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes",
death. available from the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS --
Some welding, cutting, and gouging pro- ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact with live electrical parts
cesses are noisy and require ear pro- and ground can cause severe injury or death. DO NOT use
tection. The arc, like the sun, emits AC welding current in damp areas, if movement is con-
ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation and fined, or if there is danger of falling.
can injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause burns.
Training in the proper use of the processes and equip- 1. Be sure the power source frame
ment is essential to prevent accidents. Therefore: (chassis) is connected to the ground system
of the input power.
1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any work 2. Connect the workpiece to a good
area, even if welding helmets, face shields, and goggles electrical ground.
are also required. 3. Connect the work cable to the workpiece. A poor or
2. Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter and cover missing connection can expose you or others to a fatal
plates to protect your eyes, face, neck, and ears from shock.
sparks and rays of the arc when operating or observing
4. Use well-maintained equipment. Replace worn or dam-
operations. Warn bystanders not to watch the arc and not
to expose themselves to the rays of the electric-arc or hot aged cables.
metal. 5. Keep everything dry, including clothing, work area, cables,
3. Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-sleeve torch/electrode holder, and power source.
shirt, cuffless trousers, high-topped shoes, and a welding 6. Make sure that all parts of your body are insulated from
helmet or cap for hair protection, to protect against arc rays work and from ground.
and hot sparks or hot metal. A flameproof apron may also 7. Do not stand directly on metal or the earth while working in
be desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks. tight quarters or a damp area; stand on dry boards or an
4. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trouser insulating platform and wear rubber-soled shoes.
cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should be kept 8. Put on dry, hole-free gloves before turning on the power.
buttoned, and open pockets eliminated from the front of 9. Turn off the power before removing your gloves.
clothing 10. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (listed on next page)
5. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks with for specific grounding recommendations. Do not mistake
a suitable non-flammable partition or curtains.
the work lead for a ground cable.
6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or
grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can fly far. Bystand-
ers should also wear goggles over safety glasses. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS May be dangerous.
Electric current flowing through any conductor causes
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat from localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding and
flames and arcs can start fires. Hot slag cutting current creates EMF around
or sparks can also cause fires and explo- welding cables and welding machines.
sions. Therefore: Therefore:
1.Remove all combustible materials well 1.Welders having pacemakers should con-
away from the work area or cover the materials with a sult their physician before welding. EMF
protective non-flammable covering. Combustible materi- may interfere with some pacemakers.
als include wood, cloth, sawdust, liquid and gas fuels, 2. Exposure to EMF may have other
solvents, paints and coatings, paper, etc. health effects which are unknown.
2. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevices 3. Welders should use the following procedures to minimize
in floors or wall openings and cause a hidden smoldering exposure to EMF:
fire or fires on the floor below. Make certain that such A. Route the electrode and work cables together. Secure
openings are protected from hot sparks and metal. them with tape when possible.
3. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the
B. Never coil the torch or work cable around your body.
workpiece has been completely cleaned so that there are
no substances on the workpiece which might produce C. Do not place your body between the torch and work
flammable or toxic vapors. Do not do hot work on closed cables. Route cables on the same side of your body.
containers. They may explode. D. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
4. Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use, possible to the area being welded.
such as a garden hose, water pail, sand bucket, or E. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from
portable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in its your body as possible.
use.
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FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or
gases, can cause discomfort or harm, improperly maintained equipment can
particularly in confined spaces. Do cause injury or death. Therefore:
not breathe fumes and gases. Shield-
ing gases can cause asphyxiation. 1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installation,
Therefore: troubleshooting, and maintenance work. Do not perform
any electrical work unless you are qualified to perform
1. Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area by such work.
natural or mechanical means. Do not weld, cut, or gouge 2. Before performing any maintenance work inside a power
on materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel, source, disconnect the power source from the incoming
copper, zinc, lead, beryllium, or cadmium unless positive electrical power.
mechanical ventilation is provided. Do not breathe fumes 3. Maintain cables, grounding wire, connections, power cord,
from these materials. and power supply in safe working order. Do not operate
2. Do not operate near degreasing and spraying operations. any equipment in faulty condition.
The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinated hydrocar- 4. Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep
bon vapors to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other equipment away from heat sources such as furnaces, wet
irritant gases. conditions such as water puddles, oil or grease, corrosive
3. If you develop momentary eye, nose, or throat irritation atmospheres and inclement weather.
while operating, this is an indication that ventilation is not 5. Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in position and
adequate. Stop work and take necessary steps to improve in good repair.
ventilation in the work area. Do not continue to operate if 6. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not
physical discomfort persists. modify it in any manner.
4. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (see listing below) for
specific ventilation recommendations. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- For
5. WARNING: This product, when used for welding or more information on safe practices for electric
cutting, produces fumes or gases which arc welding and cutting equipment, ask your
contain chemicals known to the State of supplier for a copy of "Precautions and Safe
California to cause birth defects and, in Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting and Goug-
some cases, cancer. (California Health & ing", Form 52-529.
Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)
The following publications, which are available from the
American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami,
CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylinders, if
FL 33126, are recommended to you:
mishandled, can rupture and violently
1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"
release gas. Sudden rupture of cylin-
2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
der, valve, or relief device can injure or
Welding"
kill. Therefore:
3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting"
1. Use the proper gas for the process and use the proper
4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon Arc
pressure reducing regulator designed to operate from the
Gouging and Cutting"
compressed gas cylinder. Do not use adaptors. Maintain
5. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten
hoses and fittings in good condition. Follow manufacturer's
Arc Welding
operating instructions for mounting regulator to a com-
6. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal Arc
pressed gas cylinder.
Welding"
2. Always secure cylinders in an upright position by chain or
7. AWS SP - "Safe Practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook.
strap to suitable hand trucks, undercarriages, benches,
8. ANSI/AWS F4.1, "Recommended Safe Practices for Weld-
walls, post, or racks. Never secure cylinders to work
ing and Cutting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous
tables or fixtures where they may become part of an
Substances."
electrical circuit.
3. When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Have valve
MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used through-
protection cap in place if regulator is not connected.
out this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert!
Secure and move cylinders by using suitable hand trucks.
Your safety is involved.
Avoid rough handling of cylinders.
4. Locate cylinders away from heat, sparks, and flames.
Never strike an arc on a cylinder. Means immediate hazards which, if not
5. For additional information, refer to CGA Standard P-1, avoided, will result in immediate, seri-
"Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in ous personal injury or loss of life.
Cylinders", which is available from Compressed Gas
Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Means potential hazards which could
VA 22202. result in personal injury or loss of life.
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levage, des cbles de grue ou divers chemins dommages corporels graves, voire mortels en
lectriques. dclenchant des incendies ou des chocs lectriques.
g. Empchez lapparition de toute humidit, notamment Observez par consquent les prcautions suivantes:
sur vos vtements, la surface de lemplacement de a. Efforcez-vous de toujours confier un personnel qua-lifi
travail, des cbles, du porte-lectrode et du poste de linstallation, le dpannage et lentretien du poste de
soudage/coupage. Rparez immdiatement toute fuite soudage et de coupage. Neffectuez aucune rparation
deau. lectrique sur lquipement moins dtre qua-lifi cet
4. VENTILATION-- La respiration prolonge des fumes effet.
rsultant des oprations de soudage/coupage, b. Ne procdez jamais une tche dentretien quelconque
lintrieur, dun local clos, peut provoquer des malaises lintrieur du poste de soudage/coupage, avant davoir
et des dommages corporels. Aussi convient-il dbranch lalimentation lectrique.
dobserver les prcautions suivantes: c. Maintenez en bon tat de fonctionnement les cbles, le
a. Assurez en permanence une aration adquate de cble de masse, les branchements, le cordon
lemplacement de travail en maintenant une ventilation dalimentation et le poste de soudage/coupage. Nutilisez
naturelle ou laide de moyens mcaniques. Neffectuez jamais le poste ou lquipement sil prsente une
jamais de travaux de soudage ou de coupage sur des dfectuosit quelconque.
matriaux de zinc, de plomb, de beryllium ou de cad- d. Prenez soin du poste de soudage et de coupage et des
mium en labsence de moyens mcaniques de ventila- quipements accessoires. Gardez-les lcart des
tion capables dempcher linhalation des fumes sources de charleur, notamment des fours, de lhumidit,
dgages par ces matriaux. des flaques deau maintenez-les labri des traces
b. Neffectuez jamais de travaux de soudage ou de dhuile ou de graisse, des atmosphres corrosives et
coupage proximit de vapeurs dhydrocarbure chlor des intempries.
rsultant doprations voisines de dgraissage ou de e. Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de scurit et tous
pulvrisation. La chaleur dgage ou le rayonnement les panneaux de larmoire de commande en veillant
de larc peut dclencher la formation de phosgne -- les garder en bon tat.
gaz particulirement toxique -- et dautres gaz irritants, f. Utilisez le poste de soudage/coupage conformment
partir des vapeurs de solvant. son usage prvu et neffectuez aucune modification.
c. Une irritation momentane des yeux, du nez ou de la 6. INFORMATIONS COMPLMENTAIRES RELATIVES
gorge constate au cours de lutilisation de lquipement LA SCURIT--
dnote un dfaut de ventilation. Arrtez-vous de travailler Pour obtenir des informations complmentaires sur les
afin de prendre les mesures nces- saires rgles de scurit observer pour le montage et
lamlioration de la ventilation. Ne poursuivez pas lutilisation dquipements de soudage et de coupage
lopration entreprise si le malaise persiste. lectriques et sur les mthodes de travail
d. Certaines commandes comportent des canalisations recommandes, demandez un exemplaire du livret N
o circule de lhydrogne. Larmoire de commande est 52529 Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Weld-
munie dun ventilateur destin empcher la formation ing, Cutting and Gouging publi par ESAB. Nous
de poches dhydrogne, lesquelles prsentent un dan- conseillons galement de consulter les publications sui-
ger dexplosion; ce ventilateur ne fonctionne que si vantes, tenues votre disposition par lAmerican Weld-
linterrupteur correspondant du panneau avant se trouve ing Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami, FL 32126:
plac en position ON (Marche). Veillez manuvrer a. Safety in Welding and Cutting AWS Z49.1
cette commande en vrifiant si le couvercle est bien en b. Recommended Safe Practices for Gas-Shielded Arc
place, de faon assurer lefficacit de la ventilation Welding AWS A6. 1.
ainsi ralise. Ne jamais dbrancher le ventilateur. c. Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers That
e. Les fumes produites par lopration de soudage ou de Have Held Combustibles AWS-A6.0.
coupage peuvent savrer toxiques. Aussi est-il d. Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting
ncessaire de disposer en permanence dun dispositif AWS-A6. 3.
adquat de ventilation de type aspirant, afin dlimi-ner e. Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc Weld-
du voisinage de loprateur tout dgagement de fume ing AWS-C5. 1.
visible. f. Recommended Safe Practices for Air Carbon Arc
f. Consultez les recommandations particulires en matire Gouging and Cutting AWS-C5. 3.
de ventilation indiques lalina 6 de la norme Z49.1 g. Code For Safety in Welding and Cutting CSA-Standard
de lAWS. W117. 2.
5. ENTRETIEN DE LQUIPEMENT-- Un quipement
entretenu de faon dfectueuse ou inadquate risque
non seulement de raliser un travail de mauvaise
qualit mais, chose plus grave encore, dentraner des
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SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
Proper operation of the Power Source depends to a Because the Digipulse 450i is only dedicated for
great extent on the use of copper output cables that use with Digipulse type Wire Feeders and mecha-
are insulated, adequately sized, in good condition nized/Robotic Controls, the specific hookup and
and properly connected to the machine using the interconnecting control cable(s) part numbers will
jack plug connectors provided. It is recommended only be covered in the instructional booklets for
that the output cables be kept as short as possible, those Controls/Wire Feeders as follows:
placed close together, and be of adequate current
carrying capacity. The resistance of the output F-15-012 Digipulse Wire Feeder
cables and connections cause a voltage drop which F-15-013 Teach Mode Operating Instructions
is added to the voltage of the arc. Excessive cable for Teach Option
resistance can reduce the maximum current output
of the Power Source. Refer to table 2-2 to select 2.6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
the recommended output cable size.
To avoid duplication of MIG accessories which may
or may not be required for the various Digipulse
systems, please refer to the individual Digipulse
Wire Feeder/Control instruction booklets provided
for your system. For applicable Stick/TIG accesso-
ries, refer to figure 2-3.
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
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SECTION 3 OPERATION
This section is intended to familiarize personnel 1. Temperature (PL2). This will light if
with the operational procedures applicable to the components in the Power Source
Digipulse 450i Power Source. Information contained overheat. The contactor will then
in this section should be read carefully before deenergize. Allow the Power Source to
operation of the Power Source. cool with the line switch in the "ON"
position (the fan will help cool the
Power Source) before continuing
welding operations when light goes off.
NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, OPER-
2. Fault (PL3). This light functions as a
ATE THE POWER SOURCE WITH THE COVER
visual detector for two specific fault
OR SIDE PANELS REMOVED. IN ADDITION TO
conditions: overcurrent or over/
THE SAFETY HAZARD, IMPROPER COOLING
undervoltage indication. In either case,
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPO-
if a fault is detected in the inverter
NENTS. ALSO MAKE SURE YOU ARE AD-
bridge, the contactor will deenergize
EQUATELY PROTECTED BEFORE WELDING.
and the Power Source will stop welding.
WELDING HELMET, GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES,
If an overcurrent condition caused the
AND EAR PROTECTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE
problem, the fault light will energize and
WORN.
remain "steady-on." Do not attempt to
restart welding (refer to section 5). If
3.2 DUTY CYCLE an over or undervoltage condition
occurs, the fault light will flash. Since
Duty cycle is defined as the ratio of load time to
this can often be caused by a transient,
total time. Standard current ratings are based on a
retry the torch switch to resume weld-
10-minute cycle. The Digipulse 450i Power Source
ing. If tripping continues, stop and refer
has two duty cycles; a 60% duty cycle rating which
to section 5.
allows 450i amperes @ 38 V dc, and a 100% duty
cycle rating which allows 350 amperes @ 34 V dc D. Inductance Control Potentiometer (ICP).
(see Figure 2-2). The 100% duty cycle means that a This control allows the operator to set and
350 ampere rated load can be applied continuously regulate the desired amount of inductance
with no adverse effect on the Power Source. The required for standard MIG short arc welding
60% duty cycle rating means that the 450i ampere operations. Variable control allows the operator
rated load can be applied for a total of 6 minutes to fine tune the inductance needed to make the
and shut off for a total 4 minutes in a 10-minute weld puddle more fluid and minimize the weld
period. If the welding current is decreased, the duty spatter produced during MIG short arc applica-
cycle can be increased. Conversely, if the welding tions. When short arc welding stainless steel,
current is increased, the duty cycle must be de- high values of inductance should be used with
creased. A1025 helium rich shielding gas. This potenti-
ometer should be set to minimum for all pulse
3.3 POWER SOURCE WELDING and standard spray arc welding applications.
CONTROLS
E. Digital MIG Control Receptacle (J1). This 19-
A. On-Off Line Switch (LS). Placed in the "on" pin remote control receptacle receives a mating
position, this switch (located on the rear panel) connector from the Digipulse Wire Feeder or
provides primary input power to start the cooling other Digipulse Controls (see Figure 2-2).
fan motor and energize the secondary control
circuitry. Power light (PL1) on the front panel F. TIG/Stick Control Receptacle (J2). This 8-pin
should illuminate. remote control receptacle, located on the rear
panel, receives a mating connector from the
B. Digital Ammeter. This instrument provides TIG/Stick accessories (see Figure 2-3).
direct reading of the average welding current.
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SECTION 3 OPERATION
G. Reset Circuit Breaker (CB). A 10 ampere 5. Set the variable inductance control (on the front
circuit breaker (on the rear panel) provides panel) to provide the amount of inductance
protection to the 115 volt control circuit. If an desired for MIG short arc welding. For MIG
overload occurs, the breaker will trip and sus- spray arc and pulsed MIG welding, this
pend all operation. To restore service, depress control should be set at MINIMUM.
the breaker button to reset the circuit.
6. For remaining Digipulse Wire Feeder or
H. Auxiliary 115 Volt Receptacle (J3). This re- Digipulse Control operations, refer to the appro-
ceptacle supplies 5 amperes of 115 V/5 A power priate instruction booklet supplied for your
for auxiliary equipment. particular system.
I. Welding Output Receptacles. Two output B. Stick/Scratch-Start TIG Welding
receptacles are located on the front panel - one
negative (-) and one positive (+) (see Figure 2- 1. Depending on the process being used, make all
2 and 2-3). secondary output connections to the Power
Source output receptacles (refer to Figure 2-
3.4 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 3).
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SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE
If the Power Source does not operate properly, stop Since there are no moving parts (other than the fan)
work immediately and investigate the cause of the in the Power Source, maintenance consists mainly
malfunction. Maintenance work must be performed of keeping the interior of the cabinet clean. Peri-
by an experienced person, and electrical work by a odically, remove the cover from the cabinet and,
trained electrician. Do not permit untrained persons wearing proper eye protection, blow accumulated
to inspect, clean, or repair this equipment. Use dust and dirt from the air passages and the interior
only recommended replacement parts. components using clean low pressure air. It is
imperative that the air passages to the interior of
the unit be kept free of dirt accumulation to ensure
adequate circulation of cooling air; especially, over
the rectifier bridge plates. The length of time
between cleaning will depend on the location of the
ENSURE THE WALL DISCONNECT SWITCH OR
unit and the amount of dust in the atmosphere.
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS OPEN BEFORE AT-
TEMPTING ANY INSPECTION OR WORK ON THE
INSIDE OF THE POWER SOURCE. ALWAYS 4.3 LUBRICATION
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
WHEN BLOWING OUT THE POWER SOURCE Fan motors with oil tubes located on the side of the
WITH THE LOW PRESSURE AIR. motor require lubrication after 1 year of service.
Motors without oil tubes are permanently lubricated
for life and should not require any attention.
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Troubleshooting 5. Apply input power to the Power Source, and perform
the low voltage checks described in the following
tables.
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Blows input line fuses Defective Input Bridge (IBR) See IBR Troubleshooting
Thermal overload Exceeding duty cycle rating See duty cycle rating chart
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive welding cable length Recommend max cable length (work and
torch) of 100 ft.
Too small a size welding cable being Recommend 4/0 cable for Mig
used applications
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
D. Input Bridge, IBR, Troubleshooting (See Figure E. Output Bridge, OBR, Troubleshooting (See
5-1) Figure 5-2)
Resistance Checks
SCR1-G SCR1-K diode forward drop (low impedance using diode scale)
Voltage Checks
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
CAPACITOR MOUNTING BRACKETS
(BEHIND BOARD) *
P1, CONTROL PLUG *
*To replace Power Boards (PB-1 & PB-2), Disconnect cables from T1-T4, Disconnect
control plug P1, loosen capacitor mounting brackets behind board, remove and retain
transistor mounting screws and two mounting screws at bottom of board. NEVER,
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE OR LOOSEN ISOBARS ATTACHED TO HEAT
SINK!
T1, T2, POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS *
(TYP.) TRANSISTOR MOUNTING * Torque Specifications
SCREW (TOTAL-16)
IBR
Case to Heatsink - 40 lb in.
Terminals - 25 lb. in.
PA2 - Transistors
*To replace Power Boards (PB-1 & PB-2), Disconnect cables from T1-T4, Disconnect
control plug P1, loosen capacitor mounting brackets behind board, remove and retain
transistor mounting screws and two mounting screws at bottom of board. NEVER,
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE OR LOOSEN ISOBARS ATTACHED TO HEAT
SINK!
Torque Specifications T1, T2, POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS *
IBR
Case to Heatsink - 40 lb in.
Terminals - 25 lb. in.
SCR1
Case to Heatsink - 25 lb. in.
Terminals -25 lb. in.
PA1 - Transistors
Figure 5-1. Left Side Power/Control Components (PB-1, SCR1, IBR, R1)
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Voltage Checks
The following calibration should be performed after confirming the above voltage checks. Use a calibrated
external means of measuring output voltage and current.
The Wire Feeder should be set to schedule zero and in the Synergic/Spray Arc mode (Digipulse 450i Wire
Feeder control always operates in the Synergic mode.)
To set the Wire Feeder control to schedule zero, depress the WIRE DIA./MATL. key and simultaneously hold
down the IPM DEC key position for 2.5 seconds until a zero appears in the IPM window. Release both switch
keys and set the following data in the IPM and VOLTS window as described below.
Connect voltmeter between TP1 and P2-9. With torch deenergized, adjust the
offset voltage to read 010 mV by
means of R44.
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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Set 0.1 in the VOLTS window and 40 in the IPM window. Short circuit the contact tip to the work piece and
energize the torch switch.
Set 3.0 in the VOLTS window and 0 in the IPM window. Short circuit the contact tip to the work piece and
energize the torch switch.
TP1
TP2
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Figure 5-4. Digipulse 450i Schematic Diagram - 208/230/460 V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz
D-31122-K
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Figure 5-5. Digipulse 450i Wiring Diagram - 230/460 V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz (Sheet 1 of 2)
D-31122-K
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Figure 5-5. Digipulse 450i Wiring Diagram - 230/460 V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz (Sheet 2 of 2)
SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS
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1
2
10
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450
L SE
IPU
DIG
5
-G
NE
9 +
PO
S 6
8 7
1 1 951031
951526 LAMP, POWER, GREEN PL1
2 2 951032 LAMP, RED PL2, PL3
3 1 951795
951042 METER, DIGITAL DPM
4 1 2062018 INDUCTOR CONTROL POT. ICP
1 950814
13730611 KNOB (P/O ITEM NO. 4)
5 1 31129 RIGHT SIDE PANEL
6 2 950694
13733935 FEMALE WELD CONNECTOR
7 1 31124
32059 FRONT PANEL, SILKSCREENED
8 1 31128 LEFT SIDE PANEL
9 1 32056
31136 CONTROL PANEL, SILKSCREENED
10 1 31130 TOP PANEL
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REF: MATCHED
SET CAPACITORS
ARE PART OF PB1
AND PB2.
1
2,3
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1
30
1
7,8 2
3
4
31
3
1
10
11
8 7
3,9 2
32
10
1
9 2,3
4
7
6 5
33
NOTES
34
REVISIONS
1. Revisions of June 2003 include changes to part numbers in the REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION on pages
28 - 33. Part numbers updated per 8/21/02 mark-up.
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