Rev.

02 05/2006

INVERTEC V160
SERVICE MANUAL
Europe Version

LINCOLN ELECTRIC ITALIA S.r.l

www.lincolnelectric.it

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 SAFETY

WARNING
This equipment must be used by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation,
maintenance and repair procedures are preformed only by qualified individuals. Read and
understand this manual before operating this equipment. Failure to follow the instructions
in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.
Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is
not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal
operation.

WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious personal injury,
loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or
death.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual before operating
this equipment. Arc welding can be hazardous. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could
cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL: Welding equipment generates high voltages. Do not touch the
electrode, work clamp, or connected work pieces when this equipment is on. Insulate yourself from
the electrode, work clamp, and connected work pieces.

FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to
health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. To avoid these dangers the operator must use enough
ventilation or exhaust to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN: Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes
from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing. Use suitable clothing made from
durable flame-resistant material to protect you skin and that of your helpers. Protect other nearby
personnel with suitable, non-flammable screening and warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc.
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding
area and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding
process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks,
drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or
toxic vapors will be present. Never operate this equipment when flammable gases, vapors or liquid
combustibles are present.
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at
the fuse box before working on this equipment. Ground this equipment in accordance with local
electrical regulations.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Regularly inspect the input, electrode, and work clamp
cables. If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately. No not place the electrode
holder directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the
risk of accidental arc ignition.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS: Electric current flowing through
any conductor creates electric and magnetic fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with some
pacemakers, and welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician before operating this
equipment.
CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the electrode,
electrode holder, work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders
must be located away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding
process including sparks and heat sources.

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 WELDED MATERIALS CAN BURN: Welding generates a large amount of heat. Hot surfaces and
materials in work area can cause serious burns. Use gloves and pliers when touching or moving
materials in the work area.

CAUTION: The high frequency used for contact-free ignition with TIG (GTAW) welding, can

HF interfere with the operation of insufficiently shielded computer equipment, EDP centers and industrial
robots, even causing complete system breakdown. TIG (GTAW) welding may interfere with
electronic telephone networks and with radio and TV reception.
CE COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies to the Central European directives.

SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out
in an environment with increased hazard of electric shock.

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 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This machine has been designed in accordance with all relative directives and norms. However, it may still generate
electromagnetic disturbances that can affect other systems like telecommunications (telephone, radio, and television) or
other safety systems. These disturbances can cause safety problems in the affected systems. Read and understand this
section to eliminate or reduce the amount of electromagnetic disturbance generated by this machine.

WARNING: This machine has been designed to operate in an industrial area. To operate in a domestic
area it is necessary to observe particular precautions to eliminate possible electromagnetic disturbances.
The operator must install and operate this equipment as described in this manual. If any electromagnetic
disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances
with, if necessary, assistance from Lincoln Electric Italia. Do not modify this machine without the written approval of
Lincoln Electric Italia.

Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of
electromagnetic disturbances. Consider the following.

• Input and output cables, control cables, and telephone cables that are in or adjacent to the work area and the machine.
• Radio and/or television transmitters and receivers.
• Computers or computer controlled equipment.
• Safety and control equipment for industrial processes.
• Personal medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids.
• Equipment for calibration and measurement.
• Check the electromagnetic immunity for equipment operating in or near the work area. The operator must be sure
that all equipment in the area is compatible. This may require additional protection measures.
• The dimensions of the work area to consider will depend on the construction of the area and other activities that are
taking place.

Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine.

• Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual. If disturbances occur if may be necessary to take
additional precautions such as filtering the input supply.
• The output cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned together.
• If possible connect the work piece to ground in order to reduce the electromagnetic emissions. The operator must
check that connecting the work piece to ground does not cause problems or unsafe operating conditions for
personnel and equipment.
• Shielding of cables in the work area can reduce electromagnetic emissions. This may be necessary for special
applications.

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 INDEX
Technical specification…………………………………………………………………………………………6

Installation and Operator Instructions……………………………………………………………………..7

Accessories……………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Major Component Location.…………………………………………………………………………………14

Theory of Operation……………………………………………………………………………………………15

Troubleshooting and Reapair………………………………………………………………………………..21

Electrical Diagram……………………………………………………………………………………………….48

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 INVERTEC V160 Technical Specifications
INPUT
Input Voltage Input Power at Rated Output
Frequency
230V ± 15% 5.4kW @ 100% Duty Cycle
50/60 Hertz (Hz)
Single Phase 7.0kW @ 35% Duty Cycle
RATED OUTPUT AT 40°C
Duty Cycle Output Current Output Voltage
(Based on a 10 min. period)
100% 130A 25.2 Vdc
35% 160A 26.4 Vdc
OUTPUT RANGE
Welding Current Range Maximum Open Circuit Voltage
5-160 Amps 48 Vdc
RECOMMENDED INPUT CABLE AND FUSE SIZES

Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size Type of Plug Input Power Cable

16A Superlag SCHUKO 16A/250V 3 Conductor, 2.5mm2
(Included with Machine)

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Height Width Length Weight
320 mm 200 mm 430 mm 10.5 – 11.0 Kg
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature
–20°C to +40°C -25°C to +55°C

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 Installation and Operator Instructions
Read this entire section before installation or operation
of the machine.
Location and Environment
This machine will operate in harsh environments.
However, it is important that simple preventative
measures are followed to assure long life and reliable
operation.
• Do not place or operate this machine on a surface
with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal.
• This machine must be located where there is free
circulation of clean air without restrictions for air
movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover
the machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched
on.
• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine
should be kept to a minimum.
• This machine has a protection rating of IP23. Keep
it dry when possible and do not place it on wet
ground or in puddles.
• Locate the machine away from radio controlled
machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,
which may result in injury or equipment damage.
Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in
this manual.
• Do not operate in areas with an ambient temperature
greater than 40°C.
Input Supply Connection
Check the input voltage, phase, and frequency supplied
to this machine before turning it on. The allowable input
voltage is indicated in the technical specification section
of this manual and on the rating plate of the machine.
Verify the connection of grounding wires from the
machine to the input source.
Make sure the amount of power available from the input
connection is adequate for normal operation of the
machine. The necessary fuse and cable sizes are
indicated in the technical specification section of this
manual.
This machine is designed to operate on engine driven
generators as long as the 230Vac auxiliary can supply
adequate power as indicated in the technical
specification section of this manual. The auxiliary
supply of the generator must also meet the following
conditions.
• The AC waveform peak voltage is below 410V.
• The AC waveform frequency is between 50 and 60
hertz.
• The RMS voltage of the AC waveform is always
equal to 230Vac ± 10%.
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It is important to check these conditions because many
engine driven generators produce high voltage spikes.
Operation of this machine on engine driven generators
not conforming to these conditions is not recommended
and may damage the machine.
Output Connections
A quick disconnect system using Twist-MateTM cable
plugs is used for the welding cable connections. Refer to
the following sections for more information on
connecting the machine for operation of stick welding
(MMA) or TIG welding (GTAW).
Stick Welding (MMA)
First determine the proper electrode polarity for the
electrode to be used. Consult the electrode data for this
information. Then connect the output cables to the
output terminals of the machine for the selected polarity.
For example, if DC(+) welding will be used then connect
the electrode cable to the (+) terminal of the machine and
the work clamp to the (-) terminal. Insert the connector
with the key lining up with the keyway and rotate
approximately ¼ turn clockwise. Do not over tighten.
For DC(-) welding switch the cable connections at the
machine so that the electrode cable is connected to (-)
and the work clamp is connected to (+).
TIG Welding (GTAW)
This machine does not include a TIG torch necessary for
TIG welding, but one may be purchased separately.
Refer to the accessories section for more information.
Most TIG welding is done with DC(-) polarity; connect
the torch cable to the (-) terminal of the machine and the
work clamp to the (+) terminal. Insert the connector
with the key lining up with the keyway and rotate
approximately ¼ turn clockwise. Do not over tighten.
For V160-S machines, connect the gas hose from the
TIG torch to a gas regulator on the cylinder of gas to be
used.
For V160-T machines, connect the gas hose from the
TIG torch to the gas connector (B) on the front of the
machine. If necessary, an extra gas connector for the
fitting on the front of the machine is included in the
package. Next, connect the fitting on the back of the
machine to a gas regulator on the cylinder of gas to be
used. An input gas line and the required fittings are also
included in the package. Connect the TIG torch trigger
to the trigger connector (A) on the front of the machine.
Remote Control Connection
For V160-T machines only, refer to the accessories
section for a list of remote controls. If a remote control
is used, it will be connected to the remote connector (C)
on the front of the machine. The machine will
automatically detect the remote control, turn on the
 REMOTE LED, and switch to remote control mode.
More information on this mode of operation will be
given in the next section.
Controls and Operational Features
A. Power Switch: Controls the input power to the
machine. Make sure the machine is properly
connected to the input supply before turning the
machine on.
B. Fan: The cooling fan will turn ON when the
machine is turned ON and it will continue to run
whenever the output of the machine is ON. If the
output of the machine is OFF for more than five
minutes, the fan will turn OFF. This reduces the
amount of dirt that is deposited inside the machine
and reduces power consumption.
Refer to the Output LED section below for more
information about conditions when the output of the
machine is ON. The V160-S always has the output
turned ON so the fan will not turn OFF.
Additionally, when the V160-T machines are in Stick
mode, the fan will not turn OFF because the output
remains ON.
C. Gas Inlet (V160-T machines only): Connector for
the TIG shielding gas. Use the supplied gas line and
connector to connect the machine to the gas source.
The gas source must have a pressure regulator and
flow gage installed.
D. Mode Switch: This switch changes the welding
modes of the machine. The V160-S has two
welding modes: Stick (SMAW) and Lift TIG
(GTAW). The V160-T machines have three
welding modes: Stick (SMAW), Lift TIG (GTAW)
and HF TIG (GTAW).
When the mode switch is in the Stick position, the
following welding features are enabled.
• Hot Start: This is a temporary increase in the output
current during the start of the stick welding process.
This helps ignite the arc quickly and reliably.
• Arc Force: This is a temporary increase in the
output current during normal stick welding. This
temporary increase in output current is used to clear
intermittent connections between the electrode and
the weld puddle that occur during normal stick
welding. The amount of arc force can be adjusted
on the V160-S, refer to Arc Control, described
below.
• Anti-Sticking: This is a function which decreases
the output current of the machine to a low level
when the operator makes an error and sticks the
electrode to the work piece. This decrease in current
allows the operator to remove the electrode from the
electrode holder without creating large sparks which
can damage the electrode holder.
When the mode switch is in the Lift TIG position, the
stick welding functions are disabled and the machine
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is ready for Lift TIG welding. Lift TIG is a method
of starting a TIG weld by first pressing the TIG torch
electrode on the work piece in order to create a low
current short circuit. Then, the electrode is lifted
from the work piece to start the TIG arc.
The last mode switch position, HF TIG, is only
available on the V160-T machines. When the mode
switch is in this position, the stick welding functions
are disabled and the machine is ready for HF TIG
welding. During the HF TIG mode, the TIG arc is
started by HF without pressing the electrode on the
work piece. The HF used for starting the TIG arc
will remain on for 6.5 seconds; if the arc is not
started in this time limit, the trigger sequence must be
restarted.
E. Trigger Mode Switch (V160-T machines only):
This switch changes between 2-step and 4-step
trigger sequences. For an explanation of these
trigger sequences refer to the trigger sequences
explained below.
F. Power LED: This indicator will blink on and off
when the machine is first turned on. After
approximately 2 seconds it will stop blinking and
remain on to signal that the machine is ready.
G. Thermal LED: This indicator will turn on when the
machine is overheated and the output has been
disabled. This normally occurs when the duty cycle
of the machine has been exceeded. Leave the
machine on to allow the internal components to
cool. When the indicator turns off, normal
operation is again possible.
H. Remote LED (V160-T machines only): This
indicator will turn on when a remote control is
connected to the machine via the remote control
connector. Using a remote control will change the
function of the output current control, refer to the
output current control section below.
I. Output LED: This indicator turns on when the
output of the machine is on. Both the type of
machine and the position of the mode switch
determine when the output of the machine is turned
on.
V160-S: In both welding modes, selected by the
mode switch, the output of the machine is always
turned on.
V160-T: In stick welding mode, the output of the
machine is automatically turned on. However, in
both of the TIG welding modes, the output of the
machine is turned ON and OFF by the TIG torch
connected to the trigger connector on the front of the
machine.
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 J. Arc Control (V160-S only): In stick welding mode,
this controls the amount of current used during arc
force. In TIG welding mode, this is not used.
K. Output Current Control: This controls the output, or
welding, current of the machine.
For V160-T machines, the function of this control
knob is changed if a remote control is connected. If
the Remote LED is ON, this indicates that a remote
control is connected and the function of the output
current control will be:
Stick Welding Mode: The remote control will
adjust the output current of the machine from 5 to
160A. The output current control knob on the
display panel is not used.
TIG Welding Modes: The maximum output current
of the machine is set by the output current control
knob. Then the remote control adjusts the output
current from the minimum output (5A) to the value
set by the output current control knob. For example,
if the output current control knob on the machine is
set to 100A then the remote control will adjust the
output current from a minimum of 5A to a maximum
of 100A.
L. Downslope Control (V160-T machines only): In the
TIG welding modes, this control knob will adjust
the downslope time from 0.5 to 20 seconds. (The
upslope time is always 0.5 seconds.) Refer to the
trigger sequence section below to understand how
downslope is activated. In Stick welding mode, this
is not used.
M. Postflow Control (V160-T machines only): In the
TIG welding modes, this control knob will adjust
the shielding gas postflow time from 0.5 to 30
seconds. (The preflow time is always 0.5 seconds.)
In Stick welding mode, this is not used.
N. Meter (V160-T Pulse only): This meter displays the
preset welding current before welding and the actual
welding current during welding. Like the output
current control, the function of the meter is changed
if a remote control is connected. If the Remote LED
is ON, this indicates that a remote control is
connected and the meter will display the following
information before welding (during welding, the
meter always displays the actual welding current):
Stick Welding Mode: The meter displays the preset
welding current but this is adjusted from the remote
control as explained in the Output Current Control
section.
TIG Welding Modes: The meter displays the
maximum output current which is set by the output
current control knob. The preset welding current is
then adjusted by the remote control, but it is not
displayed on the meter.
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O. Pulsing Mode Switch (V160-T Pulse only): In the
TIG welding modes, this switch turns the pulsing
function ON and controls the pulsing frequency
range (20Hz or 300Hz). In Stick welding mode, this
is not used.
P. Pulsing LED (V160-T Pulse only): This indicator
shows the pulsing frequency when pulsing is turned
ON. With this indication, the operator can adjust
the frequency to the desired value before welding.
(Note: At higher frequencies the LED blinks very
fast and seems to be continuously ON however it is
pulsing.) If pulsing is turned OFF or if the machine
is in Stick welding mode, the indicator will be OFF.
Q. Pulsing Frequency Control (V160-T Pulse only):
When the pulsing function is ON, this control knob
will adjust the pulsing frequency. The pulsing
frequency adjustment range is 0.2 - 20Hz or 3 -
300Hz depending on the Pulsing Mode Switch
position.
R. Pulsing Background Current Control (V160-T Pulse
only): When the pulsing function is ON, this
control knob will adjust the pulsing background
current. This is the current during the low portion of
the pulse waveform; it can be adjusted from 10% to
90% of the welding current.
TIG Trigger Sequences
For V160-T machines only, TIG welding can be done in
either the 2-step or 4-step mode which is selected with
the Trigger Mode switch. The specific sequences of
operation for these two trigger modes are explained
below.
In these sequences, the Start/Crater current will be used.
This current is 20% of the welding current. For
example, if the welding current is 100A, the Start/Crater
current will be 20A. (If necessary, other values of the
Start/Crater current are possible; contact your Lincoln
Electric sales representative for more information.)
2-Step TIG Sequence
With the Trigger Mode switch in the 2-step position, and
a TIG welding mode selected, the following welding
sequence will occur. To setup the machine for TIG
welding refer to the Output Connections section.
1. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger to start the
sequence.
The machine will open the gas valve to start the
flow of the shielding gas. After a 0.5 second
preflow time, to purge air from the torch hose, the
output of the machine is turned ON. At this time the
arc is started according to the selected welding mode
(Lift TIG or HF TIG). For more information on the
Lift or HF TIG starting methods, refer to the Mode
switch section above.
 2.
After the arc is started the output current will be
increased to the welding current. This increase, or
upslope, of the output current takes 0.5 seconds to
complete.
2. Release the TIG torch trigger to stop welding.
3.
The machine will now decrease the output current at
a controlled rate, or downslope time, until the
Start/Crater current is reached and the output of the
machine is turned OFF. The downslope time is
adjusted by the Downslope Control knob.
After the arc is turned OFF, the gas valve will
remain open to continue the flow of the shielding
gas to the hot electrode and work piece. The
duration of this postflow shielding gas is adjusted by
the Postflow Control knob.
Possible variations of this standard sequence are shown
below. (If necessary, other variations are also available;
contact your Lincoln Electric sales representative for
more information.)
Release the TIG torch trigger to start the main part
of the weld.
The output current will be increased to the welding
current. This increase, or upslope, of the output
current takes 0.5 seconds to complete.
Press and hold the TIG torch trigger when the main
part of the weld is complete.
The machine will now decrease the output current at
a controlled rate, or downslope time, until the
Start/Crater current is reached. The downslope time
is adjusted by the Downslope Control knob. This
Start/Crater current can be maintained as long or as
short as necessary.
This sequence has an automatic restart so welding
will continue after this step. If the weld is
completely finished, use the following sequence
instead of step 3 described above.
3A. Quickly press and release the TIG torch
trigger.

As shown above, it is possible to press and hold the TIG
torch trigger a second time during downslope to end the
downslope time and maintain the output current at the
Start/Crater current. When the TIG torch trigger is
released the output will turn OFF and the postflow time
will start.
4-Step Sequence
With the Trigger Mode switch in the 4-step position, and
a TIG welding mode selected, the following welding
sequence will occur. To setup the machine for TIG
welding refer to the Output Connections section.
1. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger to start the
sequence.
The machine will open the gas valve to start the
flow of the shielding gas. After a 0.5 second
preflow time, to purge air from the torch hose, the
output of the machine is turned ON. At this time the
arc is started according to the selected welding mode
(Lift TIG or HF TIG). For more information on the
Lift or HF TIG starting methods, refer to the Mode
switch section above.
After the arc is started the output current will be at
the Start/Crater current. This condition can be
maintained as long or as short as necessary.
If the Start/Crater current is not necessary, do not
hold the TIG torch trigger as described at the
beginning of this step. Instead, quickly press and
release it. In this condition, the machine will
automatically pass from Step 1 to Step 2 when the
arc is started.
The machine will now decrease the output
current at a controlled rate, or downslope time,
until the Start/Crater current is reached and the
output of the machine is turned OFF. After the
arc is turned OFF the postflow time will start.
4. Release the TIG torch trigger.
The output current will again increase to the welding
current, like in step 2, to continue welding. When
the main part of the weld is complete go to step 3.
Possible variations of this standard sequence are shown
below. (If necessary, other variations are also available;
contact your Lincoln Electric sales representative for
more information.)
As shown here, after the TIG torch trigger is quickly
pressed and released from step 3A, it is possible to press
and hold the TIG torch trigger another time to end the
downslope time and maintain the output current at the
Start/Crater current. When the TIG torch trigger is
released the output will again increase to the welding
current, like in step 4, to continue welding. When the
main part of the weld is complete go to step 3.
As shown here, again after the TIG torch trigger is
quickly pressed and released from step 3A, it is possible
to quickly press and release the TIG torch trigger a
second time to end the downslope time and stop welding.

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 Accessories
Welding Cables & Connectors
W79X0281R Work and Electrode Cable Kit
W79X0263R Work Cable Kit
W8800072R Male Quick Connect Gas Fitting (For V160-T and V160-T Pulse)

Remote Controls
K10095-1-10 Hand Amptrol (For V160-T and V160-T Pulse)
K870 Foot Amptrol (For V160-T and V160-T Pulse)

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 MAINTENANCE

WARNING 6. Locate the two terminals DC+ and DC – on the

7.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
• Have an electrician install and service this
equipment 8.
• Turn the input power off at the fuse box before
working on equipment
• Do not touch electrically hot parts
• Prior to performing preventive maintenance,
perform the following capacitor discharge
procedure to avoid electric shock
input board. See Figure 1
Use electrically insulate gloves and insulated
pliers. Hold the body of the resistor and connect
the resistor leads across the two terminals. Hold
the resistor in place for 10 seconds. DO NOT
TOUCH CAPACITOR TERMINALS WITH
YOUR BARE HANDS.
Check the voltage across the two terminals.
Voltage should be zero. If any voltage remains,
repeat this procedure.

INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR

DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
1. Remove input power to V160S / T machine
2. Remove the rear panel using a screwdrivers
3. Remove the ground connection from the case
wraparound
4. Remove the case wraparound
5. Obtain a high resistance and high wattage resistor
( 25-1000 ohms and 25 watts minimum ). This
resistor is not supplied with the machine. NEVER
USE A SHORTING STRAP FOR THIS
PROCEDURE.

Figure 1 – Location of DC+ and DC- terminals DC+

DC-
Terminals

The input PCB is located in the left side of the machine

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 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the welding area around the machine clean
and free of combustible materials. No debris
should be allowed to collect which could obstruct
air flow to the machine
2. Every 6 months the machine should be cleaned
with a low pressure and dry airstream. Keeping
the machine clean will result in cooler operation
and higher reliability.
3. Examine the sheet metal case for dents or
breakage. Repair the case as required. Keep the
case in good condition to insure that high voltage
parts are protected and correct spacing are
maintained. All external sheet metal screw must be
in place to ensure case strength and electrical
ground continuity.
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THERMAL PROTECTION
Thermal detection device protect the machine from
excessive operating temperatures. Excessive
temperatures may be caused by a lack of cooling air or
operating the machine beyond the duty cycle and
output rating. If excessive operating temperatures
should occur, the yellow LED will light and the
detection device will prevent output voltage or current.
These detection device are self-resetting once the
machine cools sufficiently. If the thermostat shutdown
was caused by excessive output or duty cycle and the
fan is operating normally, the power switch may be
left on and the reset should occur within a 15 minute
period. If the fan is not turning or the air intake louvers
were obstructed , then the power must be switched off
and the fan problem or air obstruction must be
corrected.
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 MAJOR COMPONENTS LOCATION

1. Cover
2. Input board
3. Inverter board
4. Rear panel
5. Front panel
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 THEORY OF OPERATION

General description…………………………………………………………………………………16
Input Line Voltage, Auxiliary Voltage, Precharge…………………………………………………16
Inverter Board , Main Transformer, Output Rectifier and Choke………………………………….17
Control board……………………………………………………………………………………….18
Protection Circuits………………………………………………………………………………….19
Over Current Protection………………………………………………………………………..19
IGBT operation……………………………………………………………………………………..20

Block diagram

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 Input Line Voltage, Auxiliary Voltage and Precharge
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Invertec V160 series is an inverter based welding
power sources that offers Tig and Stick process.
Depending of the type of the power sources ( V160S,
V160T or V160TP ) the machine has different
functions:
V160S: Is a Stick machine and lift Tig
V160T: Is a Stick and Tig machine with HF
V160TP: Is a Stick and Tig pulser machine with HF
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INPUT LINE VOLTAGE, AUXILIARY
VOLTAGE AND PRECHARGE
The Invertec V160 can be connected to a 230 single-
phase input voltage.
The initial power is applied to the Invertec V160
trough to a line switch ( S1 ) located on the back of the
machine and after it goes to the RFI filter that is
located on the input board.
The voltage is after rectified by the input rectifier and
the resultant DC voltage is applied filtered by the filter
capacitors.
During the precharge time the DC input voltage is
applied to the filter capacitors through a start resistance
that limits the current. After this time the start relays go
closed and it by-pass the start resistance( there are two
start relays in parallel ).
The filtered DC voltage is also applied :
• to a switching circuit, that gives the necessary low
voltage for the logic circuit, fan and gas solenoid
• to the HF circuit ( V160T /TP only )
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 Inverter board , Main transformer, Output rectifier and Choke

INVERTER BOARD , MAIN TRANSFORMER, The output rectifier receives the AC output from the
OUTPUT RECTIFIER AND CHOKE main transformer secondary winding and rectifies it to
a DC voltage level. Since the output choke is in series
When the input capacitors are fully charged they act as with the positive leg of the output rectifier.
power supplies for the IGBT switching circuit. A filtered DC output is applied to the machine’s output
The IGBTs supply the main transformer winding with terminals.
80KHz current flow.
The inverter board also monitors the filter capacitors
for overvoltage. If this occurs, the appropriate signal is
sent to the control board to disable the machines output
and to turn on the thermal/voltage Overload LED.
A pair of IGBTs act as a switch assembly. This
assembly feeds the primary winding of the main
transformer. When current is pulsed through this
primary winding, a resultant current is produced on a
secondary winding of the main transformer. The DC
current flow through the primary winding is redirected
back to the filter capacitors when the IGBTs are turned
off. This is due to the inductance of the transformer
primary winding.
The secondary winding supplies the electrode-to-work
voltages and the resulting current.
The output current is regulated via Pulse Width
Modulation.
The control circuitry, on the inverter board , receives a
signal from the control board and regulates the output
current to the desired level.

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 Control board

CONTROL BOARD
There are 3 status indicators for the V160S and four for
The control board receives status and analog feedback the V160T and TP:
from the inverter board, input board and various - Power On
sensor. The control circuitry interprets these signals, - Thermal Overload
makes decisions and changes the machine mode and - Output Voltage On
output to satisfy the requirements as defined by the - Remote LED On ( only V160T/TP )
circuitry. The control board sends a signal to the
inverter board to control the output current. The control
board is composed in three parts:
- Display board
- Weld controller
- Meter Board ( only for V160TP )

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 OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The Invertec V160 is electrically protected from
producing higher than normal output currents. An
electronic protection circuit limits the current to within
the capabilities of the machine.
The thermal protection device is self-resetting once the
machine cools sufficiently. If the shut down was
caused by excessive output or duty cycle and the fan is
operating normally, the power switch may be left on
and the reset should occur within about 15 minute
period. If the fan is not turning or the air intake louvers
are obstructed, the input power must be removed and
the fan problem or air obstruction must be corrected.

THERMAL PROTECTION

One thermal device, located on the output heatsink,

protect the machine from excessive operating
temperatures.
Excessive temperatures may be caused by a lack of
cooling air or by operating the machine beyond the
duty cycle and output rating. If excessive operating
temperatures should occur,the thermal status indicator
will turn ON and the thermostat will prevent output
current.

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 INSULATED GATE BIPOLAR
TRANSISTOR (IGBT) OPERATION
An IGBT is a type of transistor. IGBTs are semicon-
ductors well suited for high frequency switching and
high current applications.
Drawing A shows an IGBT in a passive mode. There
is no gate signal, zero volts relative to the source, and
therefore, no current flow. The drain terminal of the
IGBT may be connected to a voltage supply; but since
there is no conduction the circuit will not supply
current to components connected to the source. The
circuit is turned off like a light switch in the OFF
position.
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Drawing B shows the IGBT in an active mode. When
the gate signal, a positive DC voltage relative to the
source, is applied to the gate terminal of the IGBT, it
is capable of conducting current. A voltage supply
connected to the drain terminal will allow the IGBT to
conduct and supply current to circuit components
coupled to the source. Current will flow through the
conducting IGBT to downstream components as long
as the positive gate signal is present. This is similar
to turning ON a light switch
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How to use troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………………………….22

Troubleshooting Guide……………………………………………………………………………...24

Input Filter Capacitors discharge procedure………………………………………………………..28

Input Board Resistance Test………………………………………………………………………..29

Inverter Board Resistence Test……………………………………………………………………..31

Input Board Voltage Test…………………………………………………………………………...35

Inverter Board Voltage Test………………………………………………………………………..37

Gas solenoid Test ( Tig version only )……………………………………………………………..39

Control board removal and replacement…...……………………………………………………….41

Input board removal and replacement……..……………………………………………………….43

Inverter board removal and replacement…….……………………………………………………..44

Retest after repair…………………………………………………………………………………..47

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 HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine
operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please
observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help

you locate and repair possible machine
malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step
procedure listed below.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look
under the column labeled “PROBLEMS”.
This column describes possible
symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find
the listing that best describes the symptom that
the machine is exhibiting. Symptoms are
grouped into three main categories: Output
Problems, Function Problems, and LED Function
Problems.
Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS. The
second column, labeled “CHECKS”, lists the obvious
external possibilities that may contribute to the
machine symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the
order listed. In general, these tests can be
conducted without removing the case
wrap-around cover.
Step 3. PERFORM COMPONENT TESTS. The
last column, labeled “RECOMMENDED COURSE OF
ACTION ” lists the most likely components that may
have failed in your machine. It also specifies the
appropriate test procedure to verify that the
subject component is either good or bad. If there
are a number of possible components, check the
components in the order listed to eliminate one
possibility at a time until you locate the cause of
your problem.
All of the referenced test procedures referred to in
the Troubleshooting Guide are described in detail
at the end of this chapter. Refer to the
Troubleshooting and Repair Table of Contents to
locate each specific Test Procedure. All of the
referred to test points, components, terminal
strips, etc., can be found on the referenced
electrical wiring diagrams and schematics. Refer
to the Wiring Diagrams Section Table of
Contents to locate the appropriate diagram

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 WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
• Have an electrician install and service this
equipment
• Turn the input power off at the fuse box before
working on equipment
• Do not touch electrically hot parts
• Prior to performing preventive maintenance,
perform the following capacitor discharge
procedure to avoid electric shock
Sometimes machine failures appear to be due to PC
board failures. These problems can sometimes be
traced to poor electrical connections. To avoid prob-
lems when troubleshooting and replacing PC boards,
please use the following procedure:
1. Determine to the best of your technical ability that
the PC board is the most likely component caus-
ing the failure symptom.
2. Check for loose connections at the PC board to
assure that the PC board is properly connected.
3. If the problem persists, replace the suspect PC
board using standard practices to avoid static
electrical damage and electrical shock.
4. Test the machine to determine if the failure symp-
tom has been corrected by the replacement PC
board.
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NOTE: Allow the machine to heat up so that all
electrical components can reach their
operating temperature.
5. Remove the replacement PC board and substitute
it with the original PC board to recreate the
original problem.
• If the original problem does not reappear
by substituting the original board, then the
PC board was not the problem. Continue
to look for bad connections in the control
wiring harness, junction blocks, and
termi-nal strips.
• If the original problem is recreated by the
substitution of the original board, then the
PC board was the problem. Reinstall the
replacement PC board and test the
machine.
6. Always indicate that this procedure was followed
when warranty reports are to be submitted.
NOTE: Following this procedure and writing on the
warranty report, “INSTALLED AND SWITCHED PC
BOARDS TO VERIFY PROBLEM,” will help avoid
denial of legitimate PC board warranty claims.
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 INPUT FILTER CAPACITORS DISCHARGE PROCEDURE

14. Locate the two terminals DC+ and DC – on the

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
• Have an electrician install and service this
equipment
• Turn the input power off at the fuse box before
working on equipment
• Do not touch electrically hot parts
• Prior to performing preventive maintenance,
perform the following capacitor discharge
procedure to avoid electric shock
input board. See Figure 1
15. Use electrically insulate gloves and insulated
pliers. Hold the body of the resistor and connect
the resistor leads across the two terminals. Hold
the resistor in place for 10 seconds. DO NOT
TOUCH CAPACITOR TERMINALS WITH
YOUR BARE HANDS.
16. Check the voltage across the two terminals.
Voltage should be zero. If any voltage remains,
repeat this procedure.

INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR

DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
9. Remove input power to V160S / T machine
10. Remove the rear panel using a screwdrivers
11. Remove the ground connection from the case
wraparound
12. Remove the case wraparound
13. Obtain a high resistance and high wattage resistor
( 25-1000 ohms and 25 watts minimum ). This
resistor is not supplied with the machine. NEVER
USE A SHORTING STRAP FOR THIS
PROCEDURE.
Figure 1 – Location of DC+ and DC- terminals
DC+
DC-
Terminals

The input PCB is located in the left side of the machine

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 INPUT BOARD RESISTANCE TEST

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

This test will determine if the input board has any “ shorted “ or “open” components.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Volt/Ohmmeter
Wiring Diagram X0187
Screw driver

This procedure takes approximately 20 minutes to perform

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 R12
START
RESISTORE

D6
INPUT RECTIFIRE
BRIDGE

TEST PROCEDURE

1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160

2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the
machine
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the
ground connection
5. Take out the red cover
6. Perform the Discharge procedure
7. Viasually check for burned or damaged
components. If any components are physically
damaged the input board should be replaced
8. Check the input rectifier D6 for shorts or opens
9. Check the start resistance R12, normal resistance
is 20 ohms.

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 MAIN INVERTER BOARD RESISTANCE TEST

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

This test will determine if the inverter board has any “ shorted “ or “leaky” power diodes or Insulated Gate Bipolar
Transistore.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Volt/Ohmmeter
Wiring Diagram X0190
Screw driver

This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to perform

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 INVERTER BOARD – TEST PROCEDURE -

IGBT’s

Check the IGBTs for “shorts”.

NOTE: These devices will usually fail “ short” resulting in a zero or very low resistance reading. If they “open “
physical damage should be evident.

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 D11,D19 & D17

Check the Diodes D11,D19 and D17 for “shorts” or “opens”. Take note that some resistance will be read in both
polarities, see the wiring diagram.

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 OUTPUT
CONNECTIONS

THERMAL
PROTECTION
TERMINALS
Point
2

Point
1
OUTPUT
DIODES

HEATSINK

• Check the output diodes for “shorts” or “opens” . Check between Point 1 and heatsink , Point 2 and heatsink.

• Check the resistence between the thermal protection terminals. It should be about 36 ohms

• Check the resistance between output connections. It should be about 1 Kohms

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 INPUT BOARD VOLTAGE TEST

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

This test will help to determine if the correct input voltage is being applied to the input board and will also determine if
the correct voltages are being processed and regulated on the input board.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Volt/Ohmmeter
Wiring Diagram X0187
Screw driver

This procedure takes approximately 15 minutes to perform

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 TEST PROCEDURE 11. Use pin 12 of a JP1 connector as a ground and
check pin 6 for -5V dc, pin 8 for +15 Vdc and
1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160 pin 10 for + 5 Vdc. ( see the wiring diagram
2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the X0187 )
machine 12. Check between pin 1 and 2 of the JP2 connector
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle For 15 Vdc ( fan supply voltage ) ( see the
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the wiring diagram X0187 )
ground connection
5. Take out the red cover
6. Perform the Discharge procedure
7. Visually check for burned or damaged
components on the input board. If any
components are physically damaged
determined to be faulty the input board should be
replaced.
8. Apply 230 Vac input to the V160 machine.
9. Check between terminals AC1 and AC2 for
230Vac.
10. Check between terminals DC + and DC – for
325 Vdc

INPUT PCB - Component Side ( Tig version )

DC+ /
JP2 DC-
JP1 connector
connector Terminals
AC1 / AC2
Terminals

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 INVERTER BOARD VOLTAGE TEST

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

This test will help to determine if the main inverter board is receiving the correct input voltages and if the correct
regulated voltages are being processed and maintained by the main inverter board.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Volt/Ohmmeter
Wiring Diagram X0190
Screw driver

This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to perform

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 TEST PROCEDURE wiring diagram X0190 )
11. Check on A1 connection (see the below picture)
1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160 the following voltage references( machine in Tig HF ) :
2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the • Use pin 20 as a ground
machine • On pin 12 a voltage between 0 V and 2.7 V
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle depending of the position of the current
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the potentiometer ( pot to Max = 2.7 V )
ground connection • On pin 13 a voltage of about 0.6 V. A different value
5. Take out the red cover means a problem on a thermal protection.
6. Perform the Discharge procedure • On pin 22 a voltage of 12 Vdc
7. Visually check for burned or damaged components • On pin 24 you can find two voltages level:
On the inverter board.If any components are - 15 Vdc if the inverter is OFF
physically damaged or determined to be faulty the - 0 Vdc if the inverter is ON
inverter board should be replaced. 12. Put the process switch on the front panel to
8. Apply the correct input power to the V160 Stick position.
machine 13. Check on the output terminals + and – for about
9. Carefully test for approximately 325 Vdc between 44 – 48 Vdc.
terminals DC+ and DC-
10. Check between pin 1 and 3 of JP1 for +15Vdc,
this is the rectified and regulated DC supply
voltage for the inverter control circuitry.( see the

INVERTER BOARD

JP1
connector A1 DC+ /
connection DC-
terminals

Output
Terminals

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 GAS SOLENOID TEST

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

This test will help to determine if the gas solenoid is functioning properly.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Volt/Ohmmeter
Wiring Diagram X0313,X0314,X0315
Screw driver
12Vdc@ 3 Amp power Supply

This procedure takes approximately 15 minutes to perform

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 TEST PROCEDURE 8. Carefully remove the two leads from the gas
solenoid ( see below picture )
1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160 9. Check the coil resistance of the solenoid at the
2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the two terminals. The normal resistance is about 13
machine ohms.if the resistance is abnormal may be the gas
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle solenoid is defective
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the 10. Apply the 12 Vdc from an external power supply
ground connection to the gas solenoid leads. The solenoid should be
5. Take out the red cover activate and gas should flow from the torch.If no
6. Perform the Discharge procedure check the torch tube.
7. Locate on the rear panel the gas solenoid and leads 11. Reinstall the two leads on the gas solenoid.

GAS SOLENOID LOCATION

Rear panel

Gas solenoid

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 CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

The following procedure will aid the technician in removing the control board for maintenance

MATERIALS NEEDED

Screw driver
2.5 mm Allen Wrench
7 mmNutDriver
Needle Nose Pliers

This procedures takes about 30 minutes to perform

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 TEST PROCEDURE 8. A nut is located under the red plastic cap. Loosen
this nut and remove the knob.
1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160 9. Remove the eight screws that fixed the metal
2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the protection
machine behind the front control board.
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle 10. Remove the four allen screw at the corners of the
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the board
ground connection 11. Remove the harness from the control PCB
5. Take out the red cover 12. Take out the control board ( the control board are
6. Perform the Discharge procedure composed of two boards, weld controller and
7. Using a very small flathead screwdriver, remove dispay board ).
all the red plastic caps from the front 13. Follow the opposite procedure to put the new
of the plastic knobs located on the front panel of PCB.
the machine.

CONTROL PCB LOCATION

Control PCB

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 INPUT BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

The following procedure will aid the technician in removing the input board for maintenance

MATERIALS NEEDED

Screw drivers
7 mmNutDriver
Needle Nose Pliers

This procedures takes about 15 minutes to perform

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 TEST PROCEDURE 6. Perform the Discharge procedure
7. Remove the harness plug and the power wires (
1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160 AC1;AC2;DC+;DC- ) from the input PCB.
2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the 8. Remove the four screws using the 7mm nut driver
machine 9. Take out the input board ( take care that the V160
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle Tig version has also the two wires, HF1 and HF2,
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the for the HF transformer).
ground connection 10. Follow the opposite procedure to put the new
5. Take out the red cover PCB.

Input Board

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 INVERTER BOARD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you
proceed.
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DESCRIPTION

The following procedure will aid the technician in removing the inverter board for maintenance

MATERIALS NEEDED

Screw drivers
7 mm Nut Driver
10mm Nut Driver
Needle Nose Pliers

This procedures takes about 15 minutes to perform

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 TEST PROCEDURE 5. Take out the red cover
6. Perform the Discharge procedure
1. Remove main input power to the Invertec V160 7. Remove the harness plug and the power wires (
2. Remove the four screws in the rear panel of the DC+;DC- ;W1 and W2 ) from the inverter PCB.
machine 8. Remove the four screws using the 7mm nut driver
3. Pull the rear panel and take out the handle 9. Take out the inverter board.
4. Pull up carefully the red cover and disconnect the 10. Follow the opposite procedure to put the new
ground connection PCB.

Inverter Board

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 RETEST AFTER REPAIR

Should a machine under test be rejected for any reason requiring the removal of any mechanical part that could affect
the machine’s electrical characteristics, or if any electrical components are repaired or replaced, the machine must be
retested.

Machine Input and Output

Input Volts / Hertz Input Current Rated Output

230 /1 Ph 50/60 Hz 23,7 Amps 130A @ 100% Duty cycle
“ “ 30,6 Amps 160A @ 35% duty Cycle

Output Current Range 5 – 160 Amps

Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 48 Vdc

STICK MODE TEST

Select the switches as follow:
STICK / LIFT TIG / HF TIG STICK
2 STEP / 4 STEP 2 STEP
300Hz / OFF / 20Hz OFF
OUTPUT KNOB MAX
POST FLOW MIN
DOWNSLOPE MIN
PULSE FREQ. MIN
PULSE BCK MIN
ARC FORCE MIN

PROCEDURE:
1. Switch ON the machine, put the electrode in short circuit and check the Iout for 10 – 11 A.
2. Lift the electrode and check if the arc start in a good way and if the welding current is correct refer to the output
knob.
3. Check the welding process in a couple of amperage.
4. ONLY FOR THE V160S : During the welding process turn the Arc Force knob and check if it is operating ( with
the Arc Force at Min the welding is “Soft “ while with the Arc Force at Max the welding is more “ strong “).

TIG HF MODE TEST

Select the switches as follow:

STICK / LIFT TIG / HF TIG HF TIG
2 STEP / 4 STEP 2 STEP
300Hz / OFF / 20Hz OFF
OUTPUT KNOB 100 Amps
POST FLOW MIN
DOWNSLOPE MIN
PULSE FREQ. MIN
PULSE BCK MIN
ARC FORCE MIN

PROCEDURE:
1. Switch ON the machine and push the torch trigger ( keep the torch about 2 mm from the work piece )
2. Check if the welding arc start in a good way.
3. Check Down Slope , Post Flow and Pulse ( check in both position 20 and 300Hz ).

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 Wiring Diagram Reference Number:

• X0315 Block diagram V160S

• X0314 Block diagram V160T

• X0313 Block diagram V160TP

• X0199 Display Board V160T

• X0187 Input Board

• X0190 Inverter Board

• X0245 Display Board V160S

• X0233.1 Weld Controller pg.1

• X0233.2 Weld Controller pg.2

• X0207 Meter board

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 LINCOLN ELECTRIC EUROPE
Service Notice N°: ESN0023 Rev. 0
Date: 05OCT2005

ADJUSTMENT POLARITY OF THE HF TRANSFORMER V160.

Product K Number Code Number Serial Numbers

V160-TP USA WF200286
V160-T CE K12003-1
V160-TP CE WF200285 From I2 05 04 02004
No code number
V160-TP AUS K12002-1 to I2 05 08 00571
V160-T 2V UK K12005-1
V160-TP 2V UK K12004-1

WARNING
Be sure that only qualified individuals perform all installation, operation, maintenance and
repair procedures. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper
installation, improper care or abnormal operation.

Before opening or disassembling any parts of the product, the power must be turned OFF
and the product must be disconnected from the input power source. Only Lincoln trained
service technicians are authorized to perform these modifications.

Explanation of the Problem

The machine has problems in starting HF welding by cold electrode.

Verification of the Problem

The problem is caused by a wrong connection between HF transformer (W59X0019) and
Input P.C. Board (W05X0187). Check if the machine has the connection between HF
transformer and Input P.C. Board, as in the picture #1 or #2.
Picture #1 Picture #2

WARNING: pay attention to the sense of winding of the HF transformer to replace

correctly the clamp.
If the connection isn’t as picture #1 or #2, the problem has been verified.

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 Correction of the Problem
• Remove the connections of the HF transformer from the Input P.C. Board.
• Correct the wire tie position (see picture #1 or #2).
• Reconnect the HF transformer wire to the HF1 and HF2 faston, as follow:
9 Wire tie side to HF1;
9 Other wire side to HF2.

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 INVERTEC V160
STICK - TIG - TIG PULSE
Spare Parts, Parti di Ricambio, Ersatzteile, Lista de Piezas de
Recambio, Pièces de Rechange, Deleliste, Reserve
Onderdelen, Reservdelar
23 Oct 2002
Part List reading instructions
Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Service Department for any code
number not listed.
Use the illustration of Assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code
machine.
# Indicate a change in the printing.
Recommended Spare Parts are Highlighted in Bold.
Use only the the parts marked "x" in the column under the heading number called for in the model index page.

SP001
INVERTEC V160-S, V160-T & V160-T PULSE EUROPE
23 Oct 2002
Sub Assembly Item No. 1
Miscellaneo

Assembly
EUPOPE
Machine
us items

SUB ASSEMBLY
PAGE NAME

PAGE NO. SP001-A SP001-B

CODE NO.

V160-S 1
V160-T 2
V160-TP 3
52000 V160-S 4
52001 V160-T 5
52002 V160-TP 6

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 SP001-B
Part list
Item Description Part Number QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 FRONT PANEL W95X0222R 1 X X X X X X
2 REAR PANEL W95X0223R 1 X X X X X X
3 BASE W93X0242R 1 X X X • • •
3 BASE W93X0376R 1 • • • X X X
4 WRAPAROUND W93X0243R 1 X X X X X X
5 CENTER PANEL / BACK PANEL W93X0237R 1 X X X • • •
5 CENTER PANEL / BACK PANEL W93X0377R • • • X X X
6 CONTROL BOX W93X0239R 1 X X X • • •
6 CONTROL BOX W93X0378R • • • X X X
7 CONTROL PANEL W93X0246R 1 X • • X • •
7 CONTROL PANEL W93X0244R 1 • X X • X X
8 HF TRANSFORMER W59X0019R 1 • X X • X X
9 FAN W7200003R 1 X X X X X X
10 INPUT CABLE CLAMP W8400006R 1 X X X X X X
11 INPUT SWITCH W7500012R 1 X X X X X X
12 DINSE CONNECTOR W7600031R 2 X X X X X X
13 INPUT P.C. BOARD W05X0249R 1 X • • X • •
13 INPUT P.C. BOARD W05X0187R 1 • X X • X X
14 INVERTER P.C. BOARD W05X0190R 1 X X X X X X
15 DISPLAY P.C. BOARD STICK W05X0252R 1 X • • • • •
15 DISPLAY P.C. BOARD TIG W05X0251R 1 • X • • • •
15 DISPLAY P.C. BOARD TIG PULSE W05X0199R 1 • • X • • •
15 DISPLAY P.C. BOARD STICK W05X0371R 1 • • • X • •
15 DISPLAY P.C. BOARD TIG W05X0385R 1 • • • • X •
15 DISPLAY P.C. BOARD TIG PULSE W05X0370R 1 • • • • • X
16 CONTROL P.C. BOARD W05X0233R 1 X X X X X X
17 KNOB (LARGE) W8700022R 1 X X X X X X
18 KNOB (SMALL) W8700016R 1 X • • X • •
18 KNOB (SMALL) W8700016R 4 • X X • X X
19 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR W6100018R 1 • X X • • •
19 REMOTE P.C. BOARD W05X0322R 1 • • • • X X
20 TRIGGER CONNECTOR W6100315R 1 • X X • X X
21 FEMALE QUICK CONNECT GAS W8800071R 1 • X X • X X
CONNECTOR
22 INPUT CORD EUROPE W78X0248R 1 X X X X X X
23 HANDLE W92X0228-1R 1 X X X X X X
24 CARRYING STRAP W92X0264R 1 X X X X X X
25 SIDE RAIL W95X0224R 2 X X X X X X
26 GAS SOLENOID W8500004R 1 • X X • X X
27 GAS INLET CONNECTOR W89X0205R 1 • X X • X X
28 GAS INLET ADAPTER FOR EUROPE W8895221R 1 • X X • X X

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