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Service Manual Fornax T

This service manual provides troubleshooting information for common error codes in the Fornax T induction melting furnace. The errors covered include no cooling water, defective lid lock or safety switch, communication issues between the control board and generator, temperature of cooling water being too high, generator overcurrent, low generator current, and the generator timing out after 5 minutes of continuous heating. The document instructs technicians to check components like the cooling system, temperature controls, wiring connections, capacitors, and coils when diagnosing these issues. Replacing the generator is listed as a solution for some overcurrent and low current problems.

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Service Manual Fornax T

This service manual provides troubleshooting information for common error codes in the Fornax T induction melting furnace. The errors covered include no cooling water, defective lid lock or safety switch, communication issues between the control board and generator, temperature of cooling water being too high, generator overcurrent, low generator current, and the generator timing out after 5 minutes of continuous heating. The document instructs technicians to check components like the cooling system, temperature controls, wiring connections, capacitors, and coils when diagnosing these issues. Replacing the generator is listed as a solution for some overcurrent and low current problems.

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Service Manual

Fornax T
Contents

General Information

E 01 - No cooling water……………………………………………………………...Page 2
E 02 - Lid magnetic lock defective………………………………………………......Page 3
E 04 - Lid safety switch defective….………………………………………………...Page 3
E 22 - Communication generator <-> Controller board not ok………………............Page 3
E 23 - Generator message – Temp. cooling water >70°C…………………………....Page 4
E 24 - Generator message – Current too high..……………………………………….Page 4
E 25 - Generator message – Current too low..………………………………………..Page 4
E 27 - Generator message – Melting process timeout > 5 minutes..………………….Page 5

Take note:
None of these generator messages means that the generator is definitively defective.
Further tests are required to locate possible defects.

E 01 No cooling water (blue light “cooling water” flashes)

The cooling water pressure is controlled by the pressure switch


13385 . Minimun water flow should be 1 l/min .
If the flow is lower the blue water indicator flashes with a beeping .

Check water pressure flow and/or pressure switch .


If the flow is < 1 l/min check the water pressure and/or the cooling system.
If the flow is > 1 l/min check the pressure switch .

Take note :
After switching on the Fornax the water cooling and the fan only starts
after lifting the coil up to start the melting process .
The cooling water and the fan will be automatically turned off in the standby
modus after 10 minutes without using.

E 02 Magnetic lock ( Lid ) defective

To start the melting process the lid must be closed and locked .Responsable for the locking
is the magnetic lock 39453 .The magnetic lock activates inside a microswitch .
If after closing the lid ( lid control switch is activated see E 04 ) this microswitch is not
activated the error message will be generated .

Check the magnetic lock .


E 04 Lid switch defective

The close lid is controlled by the magnetic lock ( see E 02 ) and the safety switch 15354
The switch change after closing the lid over from a closed to a open position .
This changing is controlled by the PCB 17597 .

Check the switch 15354 and / or the inputs “Deckel NC ,Deckel NO “ at the PCB 17597
pushing the switch manually .

E 22 No communication between PCB and generator

During the process the generator communicates with the PCB 17597 .
If the generator does not respond after a command the error message 22 generates after
10 sec.

Check if the automatic fuse F 5 is released ( Fornax rear side ) .


If after fuse activation the unit works and the fuse release again after some castings
please check the main voltage and/or the alloy weight .
Please read in the manual about the max. weight of alloys .
Check the interface cable connection from generator > PCB .
Check the generator power supply connection.
Check if the fuse at the generator is blown .

E 23 Temperature too high

After arriving 70 °C on the generator the Fornax will be switched off and
Error message E 23 will be generated .

Check the cooling system ( minimum 1,2 l/ min ) .


Check the temp. of the cooling water ( circulation unit “Termico“ ).
If necessary change the water .

E 24 Generator over current

If the generator output current is too high the Fornax will switch off .

Mostly the generator output is defective .


Change the generator 17596 .
E 25 Generator current too low

Every 10 sec. the generator output current will be controlled .


If the min. of current is not arrived the generator will switch off.

Check the connections between copper piece and generator output


cable . Check also if the capacitor group is correctly mounted and
if all screws are well tightened .Also if maybe some capacitors are defective .

Check the crucible coil .Are the windings free ?? Is there any contact ??

Change generator 17596

E 27 Generator timeout

For security reasons the generator will get switched off after 5 minutes continuously
heating .

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