MOTOWELD FEEDER ERROR indicates feeder system issues, possibly due to damaged encoder cable or loose terminal connections. The manual's first action is: “(1) Confirm the following content. (1) The encoder cable be not damaged? (2) Isn't there loosening of the screw of the encoder cable connection terminal block? When there are a disconnection of the encoder cable or loosening of the wire feeding speed quickens abnormally, and it becomes an abnormal amount of feeding. Replace the encoder cable or fasten the screw of the terminal block. (3) Check if the wire load becomes heavy. Make sure that the torch cable and conduit cable are not bent excessively.”
- Model
- Yaskawa 2DX200
- Display shows
- MOTOWELD FEEDER ERROR (4258)
- Type
- Error code
- Source
- Manual p. 60
What 4258 means
MOTOWELD FEEDER ERROR p. 60
Common causes
- Sub Code: MOTOWELD's Err Code. p. 60
What to do
- (1) Confirm the following content. (1) The encoder cable be not damaged? (2) Isn't there loosening of the screw of the encoder cable connection terminal block? When there are a disconnection of the encoder cable or loosening of the wire feeding speed quickens abnormally, and it becomes an abnormal amount of feeding. Replace the encoder cable or fasten the screw of the terminal block. (3) Check if the wire load becomes heavy. Make sure that the torch cable and conduit cable are not bent excessively. p. 60
- (1) Confirm the feeder motor type. (2) Check the C parameter for feeder motor is correct. (3) Check the dip switch SW700 on the Main board (Service parts code: UNIT-Pr (MB)-030). p. 60
Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.
If 4258 is still not resolved
- If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA representative to order a new copy. p. 2 “If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA representative to order a new copy.”
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