ESAB Versotrac EWT 1000 User Manual

7 TROUBLESHOOTING
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform these checks and inspections before contacting an authorized service technician.
7.1 EWT1000
Type of fault Possible cause Action
No travel motion Poor electrical connection. Clean and tighten all electrical
connections.
Check cables.
Incorrect motor
speed
Error in encoder. No feedback
in the system.
Clean and tighten all electrical
connections.
Check cables.
7.2 EWH600/EWH1000
Type of fault Possible cause Action
Current and
voltage readings
show large
fluctuations
Contact jaws or nozzle are
worn or the wrong size.
Replace contact jaws or nozzle.
Wire feed roller pressure is
inadequate.
Increase pressure on wire feed rollers.
Wire feed is
uneven
Pressure on wire feed rollers
is set incorrectly.
Adjust pressure on wire feed rollers.
Wire feed rollers are the
wrong size.
Replace wire feed rollers.
Grooves in wire feed rollers
are worn.
Replace wire feed rollers.
Wire feed is not
functioning
Wire feed roller pressure is
inadequate.
Adjust pressure on wire feed rollers.
Wrong feed roller is used. Replace feed roller.
Welding cables
are overheating
Poor electrical connection. Clean and tighten all electrical
connections.
Cross-sectional area of
welding cables is too small.
Use cables with a larger cross-section or
use parallel cables.
Incorrect motor
speed
Error in encoder. No feedback
in the system.
Check the electrical connections.
Check cables.
Bad or no start of
welding or arc
ignition
Poor electrical connection in
welding cables.
Tighten the OKC connectors.
Check welding cables.
Poor connection for welding
wire.
Make sure that the welding wire is cut
straight.
Aristo 1000: Poor connection
for welding wire, no
(+)feedback.
Check the electrical connections. Check
cables.

ESAB Versotrac EWT 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	ESAB
Model	Versotrac EWT 1000
Category	Welding System
Language	English