How to diagnose a coil ground fault on an Inductotherm VIP-I / Power-Trak induction furnace
A coil ground fault alarm means insulation breakdown between the induction coil and the furnace shell or ground. Stop melting immediately and test the coil insulation resistance before restarting.
~45 min7 steps
How to monitor lining wear and prevent a breakout on an Inductotherm VIP-I / Power-Trak furnace
Lining wear beyond the minimum thickness is a breakout risk. Track the lining thickness every campaign and stop the furnace for relining when wear reaches the manufacturer's minimum allowed thickness.
~30 min6 steps
How to diagnose power supply thyristor faults on an Inductotherm VIP-I / Power-Trak
A converter fault on an induction power supply usually means a failed thyristor module or an overtemperature from blocked cooling. Check the fault code, then check the cooling air flow before replacing components.
~60 min7 steps