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TESTING BOOKLET
testing 2/04 © 2005 MILLER Electric Mfg. Co. PRINTED IN USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify possible
hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard.
Only qualified persons should service, test, maintain, and repair this unit.
During servicing, keep everybody, especially children, away.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts. 1. Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
2. Stop engine or turn OFF power source and wire 2. Wear protective gloves and clothing when working
feeder and disconnect and lockout input power on a hot engine.
using line disconnect switch, circuit breakers, or by 3. Allow cooling period before servicing gun or torch.
removing plug from receptacle before servicing
unless the procedure specifically requires an EXPLODING PARTS can cause injury.
energized unit.
1. Failed parts can explode or cause other parts to
3. Insulate yourself from ground by standing or explode when power is applied to inverters.
working on dry insulating mats big enough to
prevent contact with the ground. 2. Always wear a face shield and long sleeves when
servicing inverters.
4. Do not leave live unit unattended.
5. When testing a live unit, use the one-hand method. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD from
Do not put both hands inside unit. Keep one hand incorrect use of test equipment.
free. 1. Turn Off power source and wire feeder or stop
6. Disconnect input power conductors from engine before making or changing meter lead
deenergized supply line BEFORE moving a connections.
welding power source. 2. At least one meter lead should be a self-retaining
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after spring clip such as an alligator clamp.
removal of input power on inverters. 3. Read instructions for test equipment.
7. Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and
discharge input capacitors according to
HIGH-FREQUENCY RADIATION can
Maintenance Section of Technical Manual or interfere with radio navigation, safety
Owner’s Manual before touching any parts. services, computers, and
communications equipment.
STATIC ELECTRICITY can damage 1. Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic
parts on circuit boards. equipment perform this installation.
1. Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling 2. The user is responsible for having a qualified
boards or parts. electrician promptly correct any interference
2. Use proper static-proof bags to store, move, or ship problem resulting from the installation.
PC boards. 3. If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using
the equipment at once.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION can result from
4. Have the installation regularly checked and
placing unit on, over, or near maintained.
combustible surfaces.
5. Keep high-frequency source doors and panels
1. Do not place unit on, over, or near combustible tightly shut, keep spark gaps at correct setting, and
surfaces. use grounding and shielding to minimize the
2. Do not service unit near flammables. possibility of interference.
Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
Electric And Magnetic Fields
Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
electromagnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern
about such fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies 3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
spanning 17 years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the
National Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, 4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from
in the committee’s judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to operator as practical.
power-frequency electric and magnetic fields is a human-health
hazard.” However, studies are still going forth and evidence 5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as
continues to be examined. Until the final conclusions of the research possible.
are reached, you may wish to minimize your exposure to
electromagnetic fields when welding or cutting. About Pacemakers:
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your
procedures: doctor, then following the above procedures is recommended.
BRUSHES
NRM OPEN
POINTS
FM
MA1
RC =
RC1 MOUNTED
S1 S1
S1 S1
S1 S1
S1 S1
TE1
TERMINAL STRIP An insulated connection point for wires. They 42 42 104 105 74
are used for the ease of making multiple 1T
connections and can be a convenient point A B C D E
for making electrical checks when
troubleshooting. (Notice the “jumper link” 104 105
connecting terminals A and B together.)
FERRITE
T1 CORE
AIR
T1 CORE
Black
Red
2
179 630
1 3
3
2 2
1
185 775
209 464
1 2
K = .OL
A
Reverse Bias Testing
(Blocking)
Forward Bias Testing
(Conducting)
Ref. 048 894-K / Ref. 803 772-A / S-0149
AC −
AC
AC
+
1 2
Set meter for
Diode testing.
= .200 to .900
AC
AC +
= .OL
+
3 4
AC + AC +
= .200 to .900 = .OL
+ +
AC = .200 to .900 AC = .OL
7 8
AC AC
− −
9 10
AC AC
= .200 to .900 = .OL
− −
11 12
− −
S-0672 / S-0474
3 4
+ +
= .200 to .900 = .OL
AC AC
5 6
− = .200 to .900
− = .OL
AC AC
7 AC 8 AC
Style 1
Actual Part
AC 3, 5
+ 2 AC
− 4
A1 K1 K2 A2
1
Circuit Diagram
Symbol
198 148
1 2
A1
A1
= .OL
3 4
A2 A2
K2 K2
S-0473
2
3
3
1 1
A1 K1
A1
A2 K2 2, 4 K1, K2
A2
190 531
Circuit Diagram Symbol 206 987
212 037 Circuit Diagram Symbol
4
5 5
1 2
K2 = .OL
K2
3 4
K1 K1
A1 A1
S-0472
1 2
K A
3 4
1 2
Set meter for
Diode testing.
A
= .200 to .900
A
= .OL
K
K
1 2
= .OL
A
A
Ref. S-0488
3 A
Actual Part Circuit Diagram Symbol
= .OL
S-0675
1 2
G
K A
K A
Cathode-To-Anode Testing
(Blocking) Gate Testing
(Conducting)
Light OFF Cathode to anode OK Light OFF SCR not working properly
Light ON Cathode to anode shorted Light ON SCR is conducting
K A
1 6 2
K
K
G
A A
Light OFF Cathode to anode OK Light OFF SCR not working properly
K
3
G
S-0654
4 199 988 A
Circuit Diagram Symbol
1 2 G
G
K K
A A
Light OFF Cathode to anode OK Light OFF SCR not working properly
4 E
3
Actual Part Circuit Diagram Symbol
E
= .OL
E
B
B
Emitter-To-Base Testing
(Blocking)
Emitter-To-Base Testing
(Conducting)
3 4
C C
B B
5 6
C C
E = .OL E = .OL
AC1 G1 G2
AC2
−
Circuit Diagram Symbol
AC1
AC1 = .OL
−
−
3 4
AC2 AC2
7 8 9
SCR − Cathode-To-Anode Testing SCR − Gate Testing SCR − Holding Current Test
(Blocking) (Conducting) (Conducting)
Light OFF Cathode to anode OK Light OFF SCR not working properly Light OFF Replace tester batteries
or SCR not working
Light ON Cathode to anode shorted Light ON SCR is conducting properly
Light ON Light should remain ON
10 11 12
+ + +
SCR − Cathode-To-Anode Testing SCR − Gate Testing SCR − Holding Current Test
(Blocking) (Conducting) (Conducting)
Light OFF Cathode to anode OK Light OFF SCR not working properly Light OFF Replace tester batteries
or SCR not working
Light ON Cathode to anode shorted Light ON SCR is conducting properly
Light ON Light should remain ON
S-0676 / S-0686
Actual Part
R
R R2
R2
= .OL
3 4
R2 R2
S S
5 6
R2 R2
9 10
S S
11 12
13 14 15
R2 R2 R2
G G
SCR − Cathode-To-Anode Testing SCR − Gate Testing SCR − Holding Current Test
(Blocking) (Conducting) (Conducting)
Light OFF Cathode to anode OK Light OFF SCR not working properly Light OFF Replace tester batteries
or SCR not working properly
Light ON Cathode to anode shorted Light ON SCR is conducting
Light ON Light should remain ON
S-0881
AC AC
218 296 2
1 1 3
3 G1
7 8 K1
2
4 196 754
5
6 6 G2
5 K2
7
8
Actual Part Circuit Diagram Circuit Diagram
Symbol Symbol
BASE AC AC
1
1
3 218 292
3
7
8
2
2 3
197 698 6 6
5
5
K1 − K2 G1
+ K2
− +
K1
+ AC
3 4
AC
G1 −
− +
K2
− +
K1
5 6
AC AC
− + − +
− −
G2 G2
+ +
Light OFF SCR not working Light OFF Replace tester batteries
properly or SCR not working
properly
Light ON SCR is conducting
Light ON Light should remain ON
A1
C2
C2/E1
1
1 3
5 2
8 6
8
E2
E2
2
4
5
6
212 106 200 392
G2
G2
K1
E2
C1
E2
NOTE The preferred test is found in the product Technical Manual which also accounts
for any uniquenesses in the actual product procedures.
Red S-0880-A
G2 (B2)
Test 2
E2 Yellow
Black
C2
Red
C1
C1
= .OL
C2, E1
C2, E1
3 4
E2 E2
= .200 to .900 = .OL
C2, E1 C2, E1
E1
E1
= O.L
G1 (B1)
G1 (B1)
= O.L
G2 (B2) G2 (B2)
= O.L = O.L
804 015-A
1 2
Set meter for
Diode testing.
= .200 to .900
C1
C1
C2, E1 = .OL
C2, E1
3 4
E2 E2
= .200 to .900 = .OL
C2, E1 C2, E1
5 6
Set meter for Resistance
(Ohms) testing.
G2(E2)
G2(E2)
= O.L
= O.L
804 015-A
1 D 2 Drain (D)
3 Gate (G)
4 Source (S)
5
5 Alternate Source (AS) − Not
Tested
4 G
Replace part if it fails any test.
AS
3 2 S
Actual Part Circuit Diagram Symbol
NOTE The preferred test is found in the product Technical Manual which also accounts
for any uniquenesses in the actual product procedures.
1 IGBT/MOSFET Tester
Before use, install 9 volt batteries.
1 2 3
Yellow To check battery, connect Red and
Black leads together; test light
(LED) = On; battery okay.
2 Test Button
Black 3 Test Light (LED)
Red S-0880-A
Black G Gate
D Drain
D S Source
Red
S-0880-A / S-0663
1 2
D
= .OL
S
3 4
= O.L
S
G
S
G
S-0663
AC
AC
5 4
−
Actual Part Circuit Diagram Symbol
3
+
AC
AC
AC
−
5 4
Actual Part Circuit Diagram Symbol
NOTE The following extraction tools are available individually through the MILLER Parts
Department. All nine tools can be purchased as a kit (155 809). Contact the Parts
Department at 920-735-4500 for information on the kit.
3
ST-147 971-C
ST-152 068
4 3 1 Typical Plug
2 Contact
3 Locking Clip
4 Clip Area
2
5 Tool
ST-115 689-B
1 Typical Plug
1
2 Contact
3 Tool
4 Handle
Insert tool into plug hole as shown.
2 Press handle in to remove lead.
4
ST-147 699
1 Typical Plug
1
2 Contact
3 Tool
4 Push Rod Ball
5 Sleeve
2 Insert sleeve into plug hole as
shown.
5
Press push rod ball in to remove
lead.
ST-152 066
1 Typical Plug
1 2 Contact
3 Tool
Insert prongs into plug hole so
prongs are between contact and
wall of plug as shown.
2
Remove lead.
ST-152 067
ST-152 587
2 1 Typical Plug
2 Contact
3 Tool
1
4 Push Rod Button
6 5 Handle
6 Sleeve
Holding handle, insert sleeve into
plug hole, allowing push rod button
5 to back out of handle.
Turn handle to free contact.
4 Press in push rod button to remove
lead.
5-9. Using Tool Part Number 133 357 To Remove DIP Integrated Circuit
4 ST-155 564
Table 6-4. Torque Specifications For IGBT And MOSFET Transistor Modules
Transistor Replacement Kit
Mounting Screw Torque Value Screw Terminal Torque Value
Part Number
149 202 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 17 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
149 204 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 17 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
149 207 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
149 238 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
150 912 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
150 913 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
151 489 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
157 566 33 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.7 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
179 628 33 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.7 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
180 110 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
184 258 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
185 776 33 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.7 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 50 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.6 N·m, ±0.5 N·m)
185 946 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
185 947 26 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 27 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
191 590 35 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (4.0 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
191 591 35 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (4.0 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
200 392 35 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (4.0 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
206 477 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m) 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m)
206 478 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m) 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m)
197 470 26 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
208 173 25 in-lb, ±2in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
186 656 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
171 883 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
163 472 26 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 17 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
176 421 26 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 17 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
188 190 26 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 17 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
212 106 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m) 50 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.6 N·m, ±0.5 N·m)
213 179 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m) 40 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.5 N·m, ±0.4 N·m)
212 936 *25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
*First tighten both screws to 7 in-lb, then torque both screws to final value. Allow ten minutes relax time and re-torque both screws to final value.
184 260 35 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (4.0 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
192 105 20 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.3 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 30 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.4 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
131 828 20 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.3 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 30 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.4 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
179 542 37 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.2 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) NA
199 034 NA NA
28 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (3.1 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
173 630 20 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.3 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
Gate: 14 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.6 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
141 317 21 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.4 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 21 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.4 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
212 937 *25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
*First tighten both screws to 7 in-lb, then torque both screws to final value. Allow ten minutes relax time and re-torque both screws to final value.
149 208 37 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (4.2 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) 22 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (2.5 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
149 215 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
156 367 20 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.3 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 30 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.4 N·m, ±0.3 N·m)
179 630 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
185 775 33 in-lb, ±3 in-lb (3.7 N·m, ±0.3 N·m) 17 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
185 940 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
189 965 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 20 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.3 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
191 503 35 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (4.0 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
192 116 44 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.0 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
153 099 14 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.6 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
199 952 14 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.6 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
206 987 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
201 530 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
168 167 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
198 148 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 25 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.8 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
168 413 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
190 531 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
170 565 13 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.4 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 16 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.8 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
179 869 21 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.4 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 15 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (1.7 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
204 820 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
212 446 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
212 037 14 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.6 N·m, ±0.1 N·m) 12 in-lb, ±1 in-lb (1.3 N·m, ±0.1 N·m)
*Tighten the center screw first to this value, followed by the two outside screws to this value.
**Final torque the outside screws to this value.
***Tighten each terminal to one-half this value, then final torque to this value.
*Tighten to one-half this value first, then final torque to this value.
168 065 45 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.1 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
196 754 44 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.0 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)
196 760 48 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.4 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) 48 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.4 N·m, ±0.5 N·m)
197 698 35−50 in-lb (4.0−5.6 N·m) 35−50 in-lb (4.0−5.6 N·m)
208 384 48 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.4 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) 48 in-lb, ±4 in-lb (5.4 N·m, ±0.5 N·m)
218 296 45 in-lb, ±5 in-lb (5.1 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) ** 45 in-lb, ±5 in-lb (5.1 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) **
218 292 45 in-lb, ±5 in-lb (5.1 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) ** 45 in-lb, ±5 in-lb (5.1 N·m, ±0.5 N·m) **
199 988 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m) 26 in-lb, ±2 in-lb (2.9 N·m, ±0.2 N·m)