FAULT CODE ANALYSIS
FAULT NUMBER AND CODE ACTION
0 WELD OK No Fault, weld completed OK.
1
STUCK BUTTON ON
START UP
This fault shows when the power is first switched on. Either the Stop, Start, or a keypad button is stuck in.
Free the button to clear the fault.
2
OUTPUT FAULT BEFORE
WELD START
This fault shows when the power is first switched on. The unit will check the output relay to make sure it is
working correctly. If this fault happens, then the internal power relays have pulled in to the closed position.
Return unit for service.
4 NO CALIBRATION
This fault happens when the unit has no calibration. This normally not show, and it the unit has been
calibrated, would be caused by a fault with the internal memory. Return unit for service.
7
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH
If this ambient is measured at over +50ºC (122ºF) then this fault will show.
8
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
TOO LOW
If the ambient is measured at below -20ºC (-4ºF) then this fault will show.
9
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
FAU LT
This fault is shown if the temperature is measured as less than -100ºC (-148ºF) or more than +100ºC
(212ºF). This effectively means a short circuit or open circuit sensor.
10
LOW SUPPLY
FREQUENCY <40HZ
The unit has detected that the supply frequency is below 40 Hz. This will normally be caused by a poor
quality generator. If this fault happens, then check the supply or change the generator.
11
HIGH SUPPLY
FREQUENCY >70HZ
The unit has detected that the supply frequency is above 70 Hz. This will normally be caused by a poor
quality generator. If this fault happens, then check the supply or change the generator.
12
HI SUPPLY VOLTAGE
>140V
The unit has detected that the supply voltage is more than 140 volts. Check the supply voltage and if
necessary use a different generator.
13
LOW SUPPLY VOLTAGE
<95V
This vault can be caused by a few problems. It could be that the generator is running slowly and so the
supply voltage is low. Try speeding the generator up or use a different generator.
It could also be caused by a generator that is too small. If a large fitting is welded, then a large amount of
power will be needed from the generator. If it can not supply this power, then it will stall and the voltage will
drop away. Check that the generator is the correct size, if needs be try another generator.
It could be caused by the use of long extension leads. If a large fitting is welded, then a high current will be
taken from the supply. If extension leads are used, three will be a volts drop down the lead making the unit
sense a low supply voltage. Try not to use extension leads with the unit. If you have to, then use just 30 feet
of cable, the same size fitted to the unit.
14
RELAY FAILED TO LATCH
ON WELD START
This fault could happen when the start button is pressed. If the main power relays do not operate correctly,
then this fault will be shown. Return unit for service.
20
WELDING CURRENT
EXCESSIVE (>150%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 50% high for more than 0.3 seconds. this fault is
normally caused by a fault with the unit, a short circuit triac. Return unit for service.
21
WELDING CURRENT
HIGH (>125%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 25% high for more than 1 second. This fault is
normally caused by a fault within the unit, a short circuit triac. Return unit for service.
22
WELDING CURRENT
HIGH (>112.5%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 6.25% high for more than 2 seconds. this fault will
normally be caused by a poor quality generator with the supply voltage fluctuating. Try a different generator.
23
WELDING CURRENT
HIGH (>106.25%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 6.25% high for more than 2 seconds. this fault will
normally be caused by a poor quality generator with the supply voltage fluctuating. Try a different generator.
24
WELDING CURRENT
HIGH (>101.5%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 1.5% high for more than 3 seconds. This fault will
normally be caused by a poor quality generator with the supply voltage fluctuating. Try a different generator.
25
USER STOP BUTTON
PRESSED
The operator has pressed the stop button.
26 RELAY UNLATCHED
During welding, if the main power relay disconnects, then this fault will be shown. It could be caused by the
unit being knocked or a temporary dip in the power supply.
27 FITTING OPEN CIRCUIT
This fault is shown if the output lead disconnects from the fitting while welding. Follow the guidelines from
this manual to reconnect the lead and try welding again.
28
WELDING CURRENT LOW
(<98.5%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 1.5% low for more than 3 seconds. This can be
caused by a generator that is not big enough to supply the required power to the fitting. Check the size of the
generator and if needs be try another generator. It can also be caused by using long extension leads with the
unit. It is recommended that only 30 feet of extension are used, and the cable should be the same thickness
as the input lead on the unit.
29
WELDING CURRENT LOW
(<50%)
This fault will happen if the welding current is more than 50% low for more than 1 second. It can be caused
by a faulty fitting. Try another fitting. If this doesn’t clear the fault then there is a problem inside the unit.
Return unit for service.
127 POWER OFF FAILURE If the power is turned off while the unit is welding, this fault will be recorded to the catalogue.
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