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Bigblue400cxce (Lj140121e)
Bigblue400cxce (Lj140121e)
Processes
Stick (SMAW) Welding
This manual includes operating information for current units. To obtain specific operating information for older models, download the applicable
Owner’s Manual from www.MillerWelds.com
This manual covers the Big Blue 400 CX CC/CV (Flux Core) model (907143) eff w/LH140121E.
See TM-4435C for information on the Big Blue 400 CX CC/CV (Flux Core) model (907143) prior to LH140121E, and the Big Blue 400 PX CC/CV
model (907281) prior to LH040124E.
See TM-229979 for information on the Big Blue 400 PX CC/CV (907281) model eff w/LH040124E.
Eff w/ LJ480119E, implementation of a new Engine Control switch changed the method to display engine maintenance information on the Fuel/
Hour gauge. See the Owner’s Manual or the Fuel/Hour Gauge Descriptions label on the unit for specific information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9-1. Troubleshooting Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9-2. Troubleshooting Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator (Use With Section 9-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9-3. Troubleshooting Values For Circuit Diagram (Use With Section 9-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9-4. Waveforms For Sections 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9-5. Filter Board PC6 Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9-6. Filter Board PC6 Test Point Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9-7. Main Control Board PC1 Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9-8. Main Control Board PC1 Test Point Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9-9. Meter Display Board PC2 Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9-10. Meter Display Board PC2 Test Point Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9-11. Fuel/Hourmeter Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9-12. Replacing Brushes And Cleaning Slip Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9-13. Checking Unit Output After Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SECTION 10 − DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10-1. Disassembly Of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10-2. Disassembly Of Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10-3. Other Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10-4. Replacing Rectifier SCR Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SECTION 11 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SECTION 12 − RUN-IN PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12-1. Wetstacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12-3. Run-In Procedure Using Resistance Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SECTION 13 − PARTS EFF W/LJ140121E AND FOLLOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SERVICING
Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions.
FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes. BATTERY ACID can BURN SKIN and EYES.
Wear safety glasses with side shields or face Do not tip battery.
shield during servicing.
Replace damaged battery.
Be careful not to short metal tools, parts, or
Flush eyes and skin immediately with water.
wires together during testing and servicing.
+ 4
fuel tank. Leave room for
expansion.
Warning! Watch Out! There
are possible hazards as
3 shown by the symbols. Read
DIESEL Owner’s Manual. Follow
instructions to activate
battery.
4 5 Check oil level. Add oil if
necessary.
6 During the first 50 hours of
operation, keep welding load
above 200 amperes. Do not
weld below 200 amperes of
output.
5 7 After the first 50 hours of
operation, change the oil and
oil filter.
0 − 50 h Std. 200A 0 − 200A
50 h Std.
Notes
Certified/Trained
Positive Negative Welding Arc
Mechanic
A Amperes
V Volts Panel/Local Remote
Air Temperature Or
Alternating
Engine Engine Output
Current
Temperature
h s 1
Time Hours Seconds Single Phase
3
Read Operator’s Do Not Switch
Three Phase Circuit Protection
Manual While Welding
Engine-Driven,
Electrode
Connection
Work Connection G
3
Three-Phase
Alternator With
Rectifier
Hz Hertz
n1 Rated Idle
Speed n0 Rated No Load
Speed I Current I2 Rated Welding
Current
Remote Foot
Contactor On Arc Force (Dig) Lift-Arc TIG Control TIG
(GTAW)
! This equipment shall not be used by the general public as the EMF limits for the general public might be exceeded during welding.
This equipment is built in accordance with EN 60974−1 and is intended to be used only in an occupational environment (where the general public
access is prohibited or regulated in such a way as to be similar to occupational use) by an expert or an instructed person.
Wire feeders and ancillary equipment (such as torches, liquid cooling systems and arc striking and stabilizing devices) as part of the welding
circuit may not be a major contributor to the EMF. See the Owner’s Manuals for all components of the welding circuit for additional EMF exposure
information.
At a distance of 1 meter the EMF exposure values were less than 20% of the permissible values.
B. Information On Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
! This Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public low−
voltage supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those locations, due to
conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
ce-emc 3 2010−10
50
Max
40
Min
30
20
10
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
DC Amperes
D. MIG Mode
100
90
80
70
60
DC Volts
50
Max
40
30
20 Min
10
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
DC Amperes
E. TIG Mode
100
90
80
70
60
DC Volts
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
DC Amperes
2.00
1.75
1.50
U.S. GAL/HR.
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
0.25 IDLE
0.00
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
DC WELD AMPERES AT 100% DUTY CYCLE
237 471
1000
800
600
WELD AMPERES
500
400
CC
300 CV
250
200
150
100
10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100
% DUTY CYCLE
217 515
240 120
200 100
160 80
AC VOLTS
120 60
80 40
40 20
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
AC AMPERES IN 110V MODE
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
AC AMPERES IN 220V MODE
220 346−B
Location/Airflow Clearance
OR OR
18 in.
(460 mm)
18 in.
18 in. (460 mm)
(460 mm)
18 in.
18 in. (460 mm)
(460 mm)
install3 2008-01 − Ref. 800 652 / Ref. 800 477-A / 803 274 / 804 712
2 3
Tools Needed:
9/16 in.
install3 2008--01 803 274 / 200 864-A / 803 231
Tools Needed:
1/2 in. 803 582 / Ref. 287 125-A
Notes
+
6
−
Tools Needed: 30 A
drybatt 12008−01 − S-0886
Tools Needed:
1/2 in.
Full
Full
Diesel
Capacity:
6 qt (5.7 L)
Engine stops if fuel level is low.
Hot Full
Cold Full
Full
Check all engine fluids daily. Engine stops if fuel level is low. freeze to mixture if using the unit in tempera-
tures below −34° F (−37° C).
Engine must be cold and on a level surface.
Oil
Automatic shutdown system stops engine if Keep radiator and air intake clean and free
oil pressure is too low or coolant tempera- After fueling, check oil with unit on level sur- of dirt.
ture is too high. face. If oil is not up to full mark on dipstick,
add oil (see maintenance label).
This unit has a low oil pressure shut- NOTICE − Incorrect engine temperature
down switch. However, some condi- can damage engine. Do not run engine with-
Coolant out a properly working thermostat and ra-
tions may cause engine damage before
the engine shuts down. Check oil level diator cap.
Check coolant level in radiator before start-
often and do not use the oil pressure ing unit the first time. If necessary, add cool-
shutdown system to monitor oil level. ant to radiator until coolant level is at bottom To improve cold weather starting:
Follow run-in procedure in engine manual. of filler neck.
If unburned fuel and oil collect in exhaust Use Preheat switch (see Section 5-1).
pipe during run-in, see Section 12. Check coolant level in recovery tank daily.
Fuel If necessary, add coolant to recovery tank Keep battery in good condition. Store
until coolant level is between Cold Full and battery in warm area.
NOTICE − Do not use gasoline. Gasoline Hot Full levels. If recovery tank coolant level
will damage engine. was low, also check coolant level in radiator. Use fuel formulated for cold weather
The unit is shipped with enough fuel to pre- Add coolant if level is below bottom of radia- (diesel fuel can gel in cold weather).
vent air from entering fuel system. Add fresh tor filler neck. Contact local fuel supplier for fuel in-
diesel fuel before starting (see engine main- formation.
tenance label for fuel specifications). Leave Unit is shipped with an engine coolant mix-
filler neck empty to allow room for ture of water and ethylene glycol base anti- Use correct grade oil for cold weather
expansion. freeze rated to −34° F (−37° C). Add anti- (see Section 7-1).
! Stop engine.
! Failure to properly connect weld
cables may cause excessive heat and
start a fire, or damage your machine.
1
7 8
2
6
3
Tools Needed:
3/4 in.
Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit
Not Exceeding***
Weld Output
Terminals
! Stop engine before
connecting to weld
output terminals.
150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft
! Do not use worn, 100 ft (30 m) or Less
(45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m)
damaged, under-
sized, or poorly
spliced cables.
10 − 60% 60 − 100%
Welding
Duty Duty 10 − 100% Duty Cycle
Amperes
Cycle Cycle
100 4 (20) 4 (20) 4 (20) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 1/0 (60)
150 3 (30) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 3/0 (95)
200 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120) 4/0 (120)
2 ea. 2/0 2 ea. 3/0 2 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 3/0 3 ea. 3/0
500 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
(2x70) (2x95) (2x120) (3x95) (3x95)
* This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cable overheats, use next size larger cable.
**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.
( ) = mm2 for metric use
***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications rep. at 920-735-4505 (Miller) or 1-800-332-3281 (Hobart).
Ref. S-0007-H 2011−05
Notes
Notes
9 10
7 8 2 4 5
1
Stop
Engine Starting Controls Engine Gauges, Meters, And Lights 7 Process/Contactor Switch
1 Preheat Switch See Section 5-6 for complete fuel/hour See Section 5-3 for Process/Contactor
gauge information. switch information.
Use switch to energize starting aid for cold 4 Fuel Gauge/Hourmeter
weather starting (see starting instructions fol- 8 Voltage/Amperage Control
Use gauge to check fuel level or total engine
lowing). With Process/Contactor switch in any Stick or
operating hours, or hours to oil change..
TIG setting, use control to adjust amperage.
2 Engine Control Switch To check fuel level or engine hours when en-
With Process/Contactor switch in any Wire
gine is not running, turn Engine Control switch
(MIG) position, use control to adjust voltage.
Use switch to start engine, select engine run, to Run position.
With Voltage/Amperage Adjust Switch in Re-
and stop engine. 5 Engine Indicator Light mote position, control limits the remote am-
Light goes on and engine stops if engine tem- perage in Stick or TIG mode, but has no effect
In Run position, engine runs at weld/power perature exceeds 230° F (110° C) or engine in Wire (MIG) modes.
speed. oil pressure is below 10 psi (69 kPa).
Weld Meters (Optional)
3 Engine Stop Lever Normal engine temperature is 180 - 203
Use lever to stop engine if Engine Control
F (82 - 95 C). Normal oil pressure is 30 Weld meters also work in combination to
- 60 psi (207 - 414 kPa). display troubleshooting help codes (see
switch does not work.
NOTICE − Do not run engine until trouble is Section 7-11).
fixed.
The Engine Stop lever shuts off the fuel Weld Controls
9 DC Voltmeter
supply. However, the Engine Stop lever
will not stop the engine if the engine can 6 Remote Control Receptacle Voltmeter displays preset voltage (MIG weld-
draw fuel-rich air from the surrounding Use receptacle to connect remote controls, ing) with contactor off, and actual output volt-
wire feeders, and tools. age with the contactor on. Voltmeter displays
atmosphere (oil refineries).
voltage at the weld output terminals, but not
When a remote control is connected to the necessarily the welding arc due to resistance
To Start: Remote receptacle, the Auto Sense Remote of cable and connections.
feature automatically switches voltage/am-
NOTICE − Do not use ether. perage control to the remote control (see Sec- To set voltage, turn contactor off and turn Pro-
tion 4-11). cess/Contactor switch to Wire position. Turn
If engine does not start, let engine come With remote control connected, weld output is V/A control until desired voltage is displayed
to a complete stop before attempting re- determined by a combination of front panel on Voltmeter. When welding is finished, volt-
start. and remote control voltage/amperage set- meter displays weld voltage and then defaults
tings. to preset voltage.
Above 325 F (05 C): turn Engine Control If no remote control is connected to the Re-
switch to Start. Release Engine Control 10 DC Ammeter
mote receptacle, the front panel Voltage/Am-
switch when engine starts. perage control adjusts voltage and amper- Ammeter displays preset amperage (Stick
age. and TIG only) when not welding, and actual
Below 325 F (05 C): turn engine control switch output amperage when welding.
to Run position. Push Preheat switch up for If a remote device connected to Remote
60 seconds. Turn Engine Control switch to Receptacle RC14 is faulty or is discon- To set amperage, turn Process/Contactor
Start. Release Engine Control switch and nected during operation, the meters dis- switch to Stick or TIG position. Turn V/A con-
Preheat switch when engine starts. play Help 25 (see Section 7-11). Clear trol until desired amperage is displayed on
fault by stopping and restarting the unit or Ammeter. When welding is finished, ammeter
To Stop: turn Engine Control switch to Off by turning Process/Contactor switch to displays weld amperage and then defaults to
position. another position. preset amperage.
Weld Terminals
TIG Lift-Arc (GTAW) Electrode Hot
Always On − TIG Lift Arc −
Remote On/Off Switch Required − TIG HF GTAW With HF Unit, Pulsing Device, Or Remote
At Remote 14 Receptacle
Required Or Scratch Start Control
Flux Core
Weld Terminals Always On − Wire (Flux Core) Electrode Hot
w/Voltage Sensing Feeder
Stick (SMAW),
Weld Terminals Always On − Stick Electrode Hot
Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Cutting And Gouging
OR
1 2 3
WM Marketing
Connect Remote Set Remote Process Set V/A Control Adjust Optional Remote Control
Control To Remote (Only If Remote On/Off Mid-Range: About 205A
Receptacle RC14 Control Is Desired)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 220V 16 A AC Receptacle RC12 4 Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker ELCB1 Maximum combined output of all recep-
tacles is 10 kVa/kW.
2 110V 20 A AC Receptacle GFCI1 5 Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker ELCB2
If a ground fault is detected, GFCI Reset ELCB1 protects RC12 and ELCB2 protects At least once a month, run engine at
button pops out and receptacle does not RC11 from overload and earth leakage weld/power speed and press test but-
work. Check for faulty equipment plugged in fault. If a circuit breaker opens, the recep- ton to verify ELCB1, ELCB2, and GFCI
receptacle. Press button to reset GFCI re- tacle does not work. Place switch in On are working properly.
ceptacle. position to reset circuit breaker. If a supplementary protector or circuit
3 Supplementary Protector CB5 6 220V 32A AC Receptacle RC11 breaker continues to open, contact
Factory Authorized Service Agent.
CB5 protects GFCI1 from overload. If a Receptacles GFCI1, RC11, and RC12
supplementary protector opens, the recep- supply 60 Hz single-phase power at weld/ Generator power decreases as weld
tacle does not work. Press button to reset. power speed. output increases.
Recycle engine
See Engine Manual and Maintenance Label
for important start-up, service, and storage
fluids.
information. Service engine more often if
used in severe conditions.
Weld Terminals
Every Section 7-5
100
Hours
Unreadable Labels Fan Belt Tension Oil Oil Filter Spark Arrestor
Every
500
Hours
Slip Rings*
Brushes*
Every
2000
Hours
Injectors*
Service 2 If your problem cannot be resolved at Please follow the above steps in sequence
the dealer level without additional if a problem arises.
When a problem arises concerning the op-
assistance, call a Field Service
eration or service of the engine, the prob- Website Address
Coordinator at 1-800-447-4986.
lem will normally be managed by the dealer
in your area. 3 If your needs still have not been met, www.caterpillar.com
submit the matter in writing to:
Your satisfaction is a primary concern to
Caterpillar and to Caterpillar dealers. If you Altitude
Caterpillar Inc.
have a problem that has not been handled Manager, Customer Service, Contact the Caterpillar applications depart-
to your complete satisfaction, follow these Engine Division ment for information on the effect of ambient
steps: Mossville Bldg A conditions on Caterpillar 3024 engines.
1 Discuss your problem with a manager P.O. Box 600
from the dealership. Peoria, IL 61552-0600
Replace
Damaged Brushes
! Stop engine.
NOTICE − Do not run engine without air
1 3 4 cleaner or with dirty element. Engine
2
damage caused by using a damaged ele-
ment is not covered by the warranty.
aircleaner1 2/01− ST-153 929-B / ST-153 585 / Ref. S-0698-B / Ref. 226 386-B
Tools Needed:
3/8 in.
Tools Needed:
803 563
1
Ref 287 125-A / 804 009−C
! Stop engine.
HL.P 20
play.
1 Help 20 Display
Indicates a failure of meter display
2 module PC2, or the wiring between
PC2 and main control module PC1.
If this display is shown, have Facto-
HL.P 23
Indicates the rectifier heat sink has
overheated. If this display is shown,
check generator cooling system
5 and/or reduce duty cycle. Keep en-
gine access door closed when run-
ning to maintain proper cooling air
flow past rectifier. Allow unit to cool
Weld
(Rotor) Stator Windings
power. The speed and excitation current
of the field coils determine voltages in Generator Power
stator windings. 2♦
7 Integrated Rectifier SR4 (Flashing Throttle
Diode) Solenoid TS1
Acts as check valve in field flashing cir- (Pull To Idle)
cuit. During start-up, battery voltage
passes through SR4 diode to flash ex- 3♦
citer field. When exciter field is estab- 4♦
5 ♦
lished, SR4 diode blocks exciter winding Control Relay Circuit Breaker Current
voltage from feeding back into battery. CR4 CB9 Transformer
8 Stator Windings CT1
Supply power to exciter, generator pow-
er, and weld circuits.
+12 V DC
9 Fuse F1
Protects exciter windings from over-
load. 12
10 Transformer T1 Supplementary
Boosts excitation current to exciter re- Protector CB5
volving field (rotor) through integrated
rectifier SR5 in response to weld or pow-
er load.
11 Integrated Rectifier SR5 13
Changes AC output of stator exciter AC
windings to DC. 15 Receptacles
GFCI1, RC11,
12 Supplementary Protector CB5 RC12
Protects AC receptacles from overload.
13 AC Receptacles GFCI1, RC11, Filter Board 14
RC12 PC6/Remote 24 VAC
Supplementary
Provide connection points and power for Receptacle Protector
auxiliary equipment. RC14 CB8
14 Supplementary Protector CB8
Provides overload protection for 24 volt 18
AC portion of Remote 14 receptacle
RC14. +10 VDC Output
Command Voltage Control
15 Filter Board PC6/Remote Recep- Board
tacle RC14 PC1
PC6 protects unit from high frequency,
and RC14 connects remote amperage/
voltage and contactor controls to unit.
When a remote control is connected to
the Remote receptacle, the Auto Sense
Remote feature automatically switches
voltage/amperage control to the remote
control.
16 17 19 20
Voltage/ Process/
Thermistor Meter
Amperage Contactor Board PC2
Control R2 Switch R1 TH1
Also see Voltmeter/Ammeter help displays to assist in troubleshooting weld problems (see Section 7-11).
A. Welding
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; generator power output Place Process/Contactor switch in a Weld Terminals Always On position, or place switch in a Remote
okay at AC receptacles. On/Off Switch Required position and turn remote contactor on (see Sections 4-11 and 5-3).
Check and secure connections to Remote Control receptacle RC14 (see Section 4-11).
Reset supplementary protector CB8 (see Section 7-10). Check for faulty remote device connected to
RC14.
Check resistance and connections of Voltage/Amperage Adjust control R2; R2 is 1000 ohms ±10%.
Replace R2 if necessary.
Check reactor Z1 for signs of winding failure. Check continuity across windings, and check for proper
connections. Replace Z1 if necessary.
No weld output, or generator power out- Disconnect equipment from generator power receptacles during start-up.
put at AC receptacles.
Check fuse F1, and replace if open (see Section 7-10). If F1 is open, check integrated rectifier SR5, trans-
former T1, and rotor and brushes.
Clean slip rings, and install new brushes if necessary (see Section 9-12).
Disconnect leads 42 and 105 from the rotor, and check continuity across slip rings. Replace rotor if neces-
sary.
Disconnect stator excitation leads 100 and 101, and check continuity between leads. Replace stator if
necessary.
Check main control board PC1 and connections, and replace PC1 if necessary (see Sections 9-7 and
9-8).
Erratic weld output. Check and tighten connections inside and outside unit. Be sure connection to work piece is clean and
tight.
Disconnect leads 42 and 105 from the rotor, and check continuity across slip rings. Replace rotor if
necessary.
Check hall device HD1, and replace if necessary (see Section 9-2).
Check main control board PC1 and connections, and replace PC1 if necessary (see Sections 9-7 and
9-8).
Low weld output. Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-8).
Check hall device HD1, and replace if necessary (see Section 9-2).
Disconnect leads 42 and 105 from the rotor, and check continuity across slip rings. Replace rotor if neces-
sary.
Low open-circuit voltage. Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-8).
Check main control board PC1 and connections, and replace PC1 if necessary (see Sections 9-7 and
9-8).
Disconnect 24 volt AC exciter leads 80 and 81, and check continuity between leads. Replace stator if
necessary.
Check SCRs and gate leads in main rectifier, and replace if necessary (see Section 10-4). If any
SCRs are replaced, check capacitors C1 through C6 for a short or open, and check for proper con-
nections. Replace C1 through C6 if necessary.
Check and secure connections to Remote Amperage Adjust receptacle RC14 (see Section 4-11).
No 24 volt AC output at Remote recep- Reset circuit breaker CB8 (24 volt) (see Section 7-10).
tacle RC14.
B. Generator Power
Trouble Remedy
No generator power output at AC recep- Reset receptacle supplementary protectors (see Section 6-1).
tacles; weld output okay.
Check resistance of generator power windings between leads 84 and 99. Replace stator if necessary.
No generator power or weld output. Disconnect equipment from generator power receptacles during start-up.
Check fuse F1, and replace if open (see Section 7-10). If F1 is open, check integrated rectifier SR5, trans-
former T1, and rotor and brushes.
Clean slip rings, and install new brushes if necessary (see Section 9-12).
Disconnect leads 42 and 105 from the rotor, and check continuity across slip rings. Replace rotor if neces-
sary.
Disconnect stator excitation leads 100 and 101, and check continuity between leads. Replace stator if
necessary.
Check main control board PC1 and connections, and replace PC1 if necessary (see Sections 9-7 and
9-8).
High output at generator power AC Check connections at transformer T1. Check T1 continuity and replace if necessary.
receptacles.
Low output at generator power AC Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-8).
receptacles.
Check fuse F1, and replace if open (see Section 7-10). If F1 is open, check integrated rectifier SR5, trans-
former T1, and rotor and brushes.
Trouble Remedy
Engine will not crank. Check battery, and replace if necessary.
Circuit breaker CB1 may be open. CB1 automatically resets when fault is corrected (see Section 7-10).
Check engine wiring harness and components.
Check Fuel Gauge/Hourmeter FUEL/HM and connections, and replace FUEL/HM if necessary (see
Section 9-11).
Check control relay CR1: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR1 if necessary.
Check control relay CR2: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR2 if necessary.
Check battery and replace if necessary. Check engine charging system according to engine manual.
Check control relay CR1: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR1 if necessary.
Check fuel solenoid FS1 for proper coil voltage and connections. Check continuity of coil. Replace
FS1 if necessary.
Check Fuel Gauge/Hourmeter FUEL/HM and connections, and replace FUEL/HM if necessary (see
Section 9-11).
Engine hard to start in cold weather. Use Preheat switch (see Section 5-2).
Keep battery in good condition. Store battery in warm area off cold surface.
Use fuel formulated for cold weather (diesel fuel can gel in cold weather). Contact local fuel supplier for
fuel information.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather (see Section 7-1).
Check control relay CR3: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR3 if necessary.
Check Fuel Gauge/Hourmeter FUEL/HM and connections, and replace FUEL/HM if necessary (see
Section 9-11).
Check engine air and fuel filters (see Sections 7-5 and 7-9).
Engine suddenly stops. Check oil and coolant levels. Automatic shutdown system stops engine if oil pressure is too low or coolant
temperature is too high (see Section 4-8 ).
Reset circuit breaker CB1 and/or CB2 (see Section 7-10). Check engine alternator, engine harness,
throttle solenoid TS1, fuel solenoid FS1, and the fuel pump.
Check control relay CR1: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR1 if necessary.
Check fuel solenoid FS1 for proper coil voltage and connections. Check continuity of coil. Replace
FS1 if necessary.
Check Fuel Gauge/Hourmeter FUEL/HM and connections, and replace FUEL/HM if necessary (see
Section 9-11).
Battery discharges between uses. Turn Engine Control switch S1 off when unit is not running.
Clean top of battery with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.
Engine idles, but does not come up to Check for obstructed throttle solenoid TS1
weld speed (units with idle option only).
Check control relay CR4: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR4 if necessary.
Check current transformer CT1 for continuity and proper connections. Replace CT1 if necessary.
Check main control board PC1 and connections, and replace PC1 if necessary (see Sections 9-7 and
9-8).
Engine does not run at idle speed Check for obstructed throttle solenoid TS1.
(units with idle option only).
Check control relay CR4: Check all connections, check coil continuity, check for proper coil voltage, and
check contact voltage (input to common and output to common) to ensure contacts are operating. Re-
place CR4 if necessary.
Check main control board PC1 and connections, and replace PC1 if necessary (see Sections 9-7 and
9-8).
Engine uses oil during run-in period; Dry engine according to run-in procedure (see Section 12).
wetstacking occurs.
Notes
V5,R5
V4,
R4
V6
R6
V1,R1
R10
V1,R1
V1,R1
V7,R7
V1,R1
V26
I1
V2,R2
V27
V3,R3
See Section
9-9 for PC2
data
V21
Engine
Starter control relay CR2 V23 control
relay CR1
V22
V24
R9
V10 V8,
R8
V25,
R12
Glow plug
relay CR3
E
E
E E E
E
V19
V20 V17
V18
See Section
9-5 for
PC6 data
See Section
4-11 for RC14
information
240 674-B
Voltage Readings
a) Tolerance − ±10% unless specified
b) Condition − 70°F (21°C); cold machine
(no warm-up); no load; weld/power rpm
unless noted
c) Reference − single arrow: reference to
circuit common (lead 42); double
arrow: reference to points indicated
d) Process/Contactor switch R1 in Weld Resistance Values
Terminals Always On−Stick 30 postion a) Tolerance − ±10% unless specified
unless noted.
e) Wiring Connections − see Section 11 b) Condition − 70°F (21°C); cold
machine (no warm-up)
V1 59 volts AC
c) Wiring Connections − see Section
V2 164 volts AC 11
V3 24 volts AC
d) Stop engine before checking
V4 49 volts AC resistance
V5 49 volts AC R1 thru R6 Less than 1 ohm
V6 49 volts AC R7 22 ohms
V7 + 66 volts DC R8 14.2 ohms
V8 +12 volts DC R9 Empty fuel tank: 250 ohms
Full tank: 0 ohms
V9* +12 volts DC R10 30k ohms cold, drops as
V10 +12 volts DC unit heats up
V11 0 to +5 volts DC from Min to 20 position. of R11 Increases in 1K ohm
Process/Contactor switch R1 (in 0.45 volt increments up to 11K ohms,
increments). then resets to zero
R12 14.2 ohms
V12 +5 volts DC
V13 0 to +5 volts DC from min to max of
Voltage/Amperage control R2
V14 +5 volts DC Amperage Readings
V15 +63 volts DC with Process/Contactor
switch R1 in Weld Terminals Always On −
a) Tolerance − ±5% unless specified
Stick position b) Condition − 70°F (21°C); cold
V16 14 to +40 volts DC with Process/Contactor machine (no warm-up); no load;
switch R1 in Weld Terminals Always weld/power rpm unless noted
On−Wire position
c) Process/Contactor switch R1 in
V17 Circuit common Weld Terminals Always On−Stick
V18 1 volt DC per 100 amperes of weld output 30 position unless noted
V19 − 15 volts DC I1 3.8 amps DC, no load
V20 +15 volts DC 4.8 amps DC at 20 volt, 100 amp load
V21 +12 volts DC
V22 +12 volts DC input with Engine Control
switch S1 in Start position
V23 +12 volts DC input with Engine Control
switch S1 in Start or Run position
V24 Ground path for CR1:
Normal operation: 0 volts DC
Fault shutdown: +12 volts DC
V25 +12 volts DC
V26 2.1 volts AC at 100 amp load
*V9 is measured across the throttle solenoid TS1
V27 121 volts AC at 100 amp load on models with auto idle option (no longer dis-
played on circuit diagram).
The waveforms represent the output of the welding power source. When operating properly, the power source waveforms match those shown.
2 ms 50 V 2 ms 20 V
gnd gnd
2 ms 50 V 2 ms 20 V
gnd gnd
C. CC/DC Output, 30 Volts DC, 250 Amperes, Pro- D. CV/DC Output, 30 Volts DC, 250 Amperes, Pro-
cess/Contactor Switch R1 In Weld Terminals Al- cess/Contactor Switch R1 In Weld Terminals
ways On − Stick 30 postion, (Resistive Load) Always On − Wire Position, (Resistive Load)
5 ms 2 V
gnd
Test Equipment Needed:
! Stop engine.
See Section 9-6 for specific values
during testing. Voltage readings tol-
1 erance ±10%.
1 Filter Board PC6
2 Receptacle RC2
7 Contactor control circuit: 24 volt AC input with respect to pin RC2-5 and closure on RC14 between
pins A and B
8 Command common
9 Remote command signal input: 0 to +10 volts DC input from min to max of remote voltage/amperage
control
! Stop engine.
See Section 9-8 for specific values
during testing. Voltage readings tol-
erance ±10%.
1 Main Control Board PC1
2 Plug PLG6
3 Plug PLG7
4 Plug PLG11
4
1
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A2 +5 volts DC output
A3 Not used
B2 Command signal input: 0 to +5 volts DC input from min to max of Voltage/Amperage control R2
C3 CC weld feedback with respect to pin PLG6-B3; same as OCV or load voltage
D2 Not used
D3 Not used
E1 Not used
E2 Not used
E3 Not used
F1 + 5 volts DC
F3 +14 volts DC
G1 Not used
G3 Not used
H1 Not used
H2 Remote command signal input: 0 to +10 volts DC input from min to max of remote voltage/amperage
control
H3 Circuit common
J1 Ground
J2 Not used
K1 +5 volts DC output
K2 Not used
K3 24 volts AC input
PLG7 A1 0 to +5 volts DC from Min to 20 position of Process Contactor switch R1 (in 0.45 volt increments).
A2 1 volt DC input per 100 amperes of weld output with respect to pin PLG7-C2
B3 Contactor control circuit: 24 volt AC input with respect to circuit common and closure on RC14 be-
tween pins A and B
C2 Circuit common
F1 Not used
F2 Not used
E1 Not used
E2 Not used
E3 Not used
F1 Not used
F2 Not used
F3 Not used
! Stop engine.
Test Equipment Needed:
See Section 9-10 for specific val-
ues during testing. Voltage read-
ings tolerance ±10%.
1 1 Meter Display Board PC2
2 Circuit common
Oil High
Low Oil View Hours
Hourmeter Maintenance Coolant View Engine Low Fuel Shut-
Pressure Until Next Oil Fuel Gauge
Counts Hours Temp Hours down
Pin Shutdown Change
Countdown Shutdown
4 +12 volts DC +12 volts DC +12 volts DC +12 volts DC +12 volts DC +12 volts DC +12 volts DC +12 volts DC
30 second 30 second
delay after delay after Open after 10
start-up start-up sec. delay (shuts
7 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground
(deenergizes (deenergizes off CR1 which
CR1 which CR1 which stops unit)
stops unit) stops unit)
2
1 3
4 5
Replace
Damaged Brushes
804 493-A
Pre-Operational Checks
Remove brushes
before removing
endbell or rotor.
Generator
Torques: D
A 20 ft lb (27 N.m)
B 10 ft lb (14 N.m)
C 60 in lb (7 N.m) 4
D 30 ft lb ( 41N.m)
5
Prior To MB180121E
Eff w/MB180121E
2 1
3 2
B
C 3
B
C 1
! Do not damage stator or rotor win- Remove brushes from brushholder assembly Reinstall engine/generator assembly in unit.
dings during this procedure. or remove brushholder before disassembling Reinstall mounting hardware.
generator.
! Use hoist and lifting strap to carefully Reconnect fuel line and exhaust pipe
remove generator components. Remove engine and rotor by removing nuts
Reinstall radiator and rear upright. Refill ra-
from studs and separating stator from engine
diator with coolant (see Section 7-7 and en-
1 Brushes adapter. With engine properly supported, re-
gine manual).
2 Stator move hardware securing endbell to stator.
Reconnect all leads. Use cable ties to secure
Reassembly Instructions:
3 Endbell leads in existing wiring harness and away
Reinstall engine and generator parts as from moving and hot parts.
4 Rotor
needed using torque values in table.
Reconnect negative (−) battery cable. Rein-
5 Stud
Reinstall brushes in brushholder assembly or stall cover, panels, and doors.
reinstall brushholder.
4
1
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The circuits in this manual can be used for troubleshooting, but there might be minor circuit differences from your machine. Use circuit inside
machine case or contact distributor for more information.
The following is a list of all diagrams for models covered by this manual.
Circuit Wiring
Model Serial Or Style Number
Diagram Diagram
Big Blue 400 CX CC/CV Models LJ140121E Thru LJ480118E 237 150-B
Figure 11-3. Circuit Board PC6 (HF Filter) Effective w/LJ140121E And Following
TM-4435 Page 62 Big Blue 400 CX
214 535-B
Figure 11-4. Circuit Board PC2 (Meter Display) Effective w/LJ140121E And Following
Big Blue 400 CX TM-4435 Page 63
Table 11-1. Lead List Summary For Big Blue 400 CX CC/CV Models Eff w/MB110164E
Table shows physical lead connections and should be used with circuit diagram (table replaces wiring diagram).
Apply small amount of dielectric grade, nonconductive electric grease (Miller Part No. 146 557) to connectors where factory-applied
grease had been present.
12-1. Wetstacking
NOTICE − Do not perform run-in
procedure at less than 20 volts
weld output and do not exceed duty
cycle or equipment damage may
occur.
1 Welding Generator
2 Run diesel engines near rated volt-
age and current during run-in period
to properly seat piston rings and
prevent wetstacking. See name-
plate, rating label, or specifications
section in this manual to find rated
voltage and current.
NOTICE − Do not idle engine longer
than necessary. Piston rings seat
faster if engine runs at weld/power
rpm, and the welding generator is
kept loaded during run-in.
1
2 Engine Exhaust Pipe
Wetstacking is unburned fuel and
oil in the exhaust pipe and occurs
during run-in if the engine is run too
long at light load or idle rpm.
If exhaust pipe is coated with a wet,
black, tar-like substance, dry the
engine using one of the following
run-in procedures.
See the engine manual for addition-
al engine run-in information.
S-0683
! Stop engine.
! Do not touch hot exhaust
pipe, engine parts, or load
bank/grid.
6
! Keep exhaust and pipe away
from flammables.
2
NOTICE − Do not perform run-in
procedure at less than 20 volts weld
output and do not exceed duty
cycle or equipment damage may
occur.
1 Resistance Grid
Use grid sized for generator rated
1 output.
Turn Off grid.
2 Welding Generator
Place A/V range switch in maxi-
mum position, A/V control in mini-
mum position, and Output Selector
switch (if present) in either DC
position.
3 Weld Cables
Connect grid to generator weld
output terminals using proper size
weld cables with correct connec-
tors (polarity is not important).
4 Voltmeter
5 Clamp-On Ammeter
Connect voltmeter and ammeter as
3 5 shown, if not provided on generator.
Start engine and run for several
minutes.
Set grid switches and then ad-
just generator A/V control so
load equals rated voltage and
4 current of the generator (see
nameplate, rating label, or the
specifications section in this
manual).
+ Check generator and meters after
first five minutes then every fifteen
minutes to be sure generator is
loaded properly.
NOTICE − Check oil level frequent-
ly during run-in; add oil if needed.
It is recommended to run the weld-
ing generator for two hours mini-
mum and up to four hours under
load. Place A/V control in minimum
position, then shut down grid to
remove load. Run engine several
minutes at no load.
! Stop engine and let cool.
6 Engine Exhaust Pipe
Repeat procedure if wetstacking is
present.
S-0684
10
9 13
11
12
7 14 23
5 15
16
102 24
17 22
105
104 103 110
21
19 20
25
4−Fig.13-5
101
18 91
100 92
1 90
89
2−Fig.13-3 84
98
83
99
97−Fig.13-2
85 82
86
88 81
87
93
80
94
95
96
28 30 31
42
27 32
29 41
40
26 35
34 39
38
109 33 37
69
68
43
70 67
66 36 45 111 44
65
71 64 50 51 52
61 63
78 46 46
49
48
62 53
79 47
77
76 54
73 72−Fig.13-4
55
75 55
74
108
106
107
804 012−H1 / 804 012-G2 / Ref. 803 683-F
8 9
13 14 25
7 23 24
22 26 27
28
15
6 21
16
20 29
5
4
17
3
1 2 18
41 19
40 30
31
34 33
32
39
38
36 35
37 804 011−C
Figure 13-2. Panel, Front w/Components (Prior to LJ480119E) (Figure 13-1 Item 97 )
Figure 13-2. Panel, Front w/Components (Prior to LJ480119E) (Figure 13-1 Item 97 )
+ When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
11
Hardware is common and not
10 available unless listed.
12 Wiring harnesses are listed at
9 the end of parts section.
8
13 14 25
7 23 24
22
26 27
28
15
6 21
16
20 29
5
4
17
3
1 2 18
41
40 19
30
31
34 33 32
39
38
36 35
37
804 011−D
Figure 13-3. Panel, Front w/Components (Eff w/LJ480119E) (Figure 13-1 Item 97 )
+ When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
1
8
10
11
12
13
14
803 689-E
+ When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
Big Blue 400 CX TM-4435 Page 79
Eff w/LJ140121E And Following
5
Hardware is common and not
available unless listed.
4 6
Wiring harnesses are listed at
the end of parts section. 7
3
1
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
20 19 18
17
16 803 686-A
15
8
9
10
12
13
15
11
16
14
803 686-C
4
5
804 010−A
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
Some wiring harness components (switches, relays, circuit breakers) are also referenced elsewhere in this parts list. Purchase components sepa-
rately or as part of the associated wiring harness.
Wiring Harnesses