C-
2
TROUBLESHOOTING
C-
2
OPTIMARC
®
CV/CC500
Rev. 03
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to
perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your local authorized Lincoln Electric
Field Service Facility for technical assistance.
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning and throughout this manual.
Problems (Symptoms)
Possible Areas of Misadjustment(s)
Recommended Course of Action
Starting arc is difficult.
1. Verify the proper polarity is being used for the
weld procedure.
2. Check all electrode and work connections.
3. Verify the parameters of wire feeding speed,
output voltage and shielding gas are proper for
the welding procedure.
4. PC board in machine possibily at fault.
If PC board in machine is at
fault, contact an authorized
Lincoln Electric Service facility
for technical assistance.
The meter displays ERR 031
Primary over current from switchboard.
Contact your local
authorized Lincoln Electric
Field Service facility for
technical assistance.
The meter displays ERR 032
Low input line voltage error from control board.
Contact your local
authorized Lincoln Electric
Field Service facility for
technical assistance.
The meter displays ERR 035
Input voltage out of range.
Make certain that input
voltage is proper, according
to the Rating Plate.
The meter displays ERR 036
Thermostat Trip.
Clear obstruction or repair
fan;
After machine has cooled,
reduce load, duty cycle, or
both.
The meter displays ERR 041
Secondary over current from switchboard
Contact your local
authorized Lincoln Electric
Field Service facility for
technical assistance.
The meter displays ERR 082
Motor overload.
Please reduce the welding duty
cycle of machine.
The meter displays ERR 124
Invalid weld mode.
Please check if all the welding
procedures are correct.
The meter displays ERR 213
CAN communication error.
Contact your local
authorized Lincoln Electric
Field Service facility for
technical assistance.
