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TRANSTIG 170Pi

Manual 0-5241

6-1

KEY SPARE PARTS

SECTION 6:

KEY SPARE PARTS

6.01 Power Source

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Page 1: ...PFC A 11643 170Pi Operating Manual Revision AA Issue Date January 10 2013 Manual No 0 5241 Operating Features TRANSTIG WELDING INVERTER...

Page 2: ...p you to avoid potential hazards that may exist when working with this product YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY The Brand of Choice for Contractors and Fabricators Worldwide CIGWELD is the Market Leading Brand...

Page 3: ...ictoria Australia 3072 61 3 9474 7400 61 3 9474 7391 www cigweld com au Copyright 2013 by CIGWELD Pty Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction of this work in whole or in part without written permission o...

Page 4: ...03 Ventilation 3 1 3 04 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements 3 1 3 05 Electromagnetic Compatibility 3 1 3 06 Transtig 170Pi Power Source Controls Indicators and Features 3 3 3 07 Shielding Gas Regulator...

Page 5: ...ARTS 6 1 6 01 Power Source 6 1 6 02 TIG Torch W4014604 6 3 APPENDIX TRANSTIG 170Pi CIRCUIT DIAGRAM A 1 CIGWELD LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS TERMS OF WARRANTY January 2013 WARRANTY SCHEDULE January 2013 GLOB...

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Page 7: ...ood electrical earth ground 11 Do not touch electrode while in contact with the work ground circuit 12 Use only well maintained equipment Repair or replace damaged parts at once 13 In confined spaces...

Page 8: ...imate Range of Welding Current in Amps Minimum Shade Number of Filter s Manual Metal Arc Welding covered electrodes MMAW Less than or equal to 100 8 100 to 200 10 200 to 300 11 300 to 400 12 Greater t...

Page 9: ...yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal 2 Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flam mable material 3 Remove all flammables within 35 ft 10 7 m of the welding arc If this is not poss...

Page 10: ...California Health Safety code Sec 25249 5 et seq NOTE Considerations About Welding And The Effects of Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields The following is a quotation from the General Con clus...

Page 11: ...Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 501 Arlington VA 22202 Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting CSA Standard W117 2 from Canadian Standards Association Stan dards Sales 178...

Page 12: ...ons The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements among them are IEC 60974 10 applicable to Industrial Equipment generic emissions and regulations AS 167...

Page 13: ...the inside back cover of this manual Include all equipment identification numbers as described above along with a full description of the parts in error Move the equipment to the installation site be...

Page 14: ...ase Circuit Breaker AC Auxiliary Power Remote Duty Cycle Percentage Amperage Voltage Hertz cycles sec Frequency Negative Positive Direct Current DC Protective Earth Ground Line Line Connection Auxilia...

Page 15: ...ns approved by CIGWELD Advice in this regard can be obtained by contacting an Accredited CIGWELD Distributor This equipment or any of its parts should not be al tered from standard specification witho...

Page 16: ...minute duty cycle period the following example is used Suppose a Welding Power Source is designed to operate at a 30 duty cycle 170 amperes at 26 8 volts This means that it has been designed and built...

Page 17: ...imum Single Phase Generator Recommendation refer Note 4 6 6k W 8 5k VA at 0 8 PF STICK MMAW Welding Output 40 C 10 min 170A 30 26 8V 130A 60 25 2V 100A 100 24 0V TIG GTAW Welding Output 40 C 10 min 17...

Page 18: ...bination For this reason we recommend a generator that incorporates switchboard type circuit breakers Cigweld recommends that when selecting a generator that the particular power source generator comb...

Page 19: ...the manufacturer In some cases this remedial 3 01 Environment These units are designed for use in environments with increased hazard of electric shock as outlined in AS 60974 1 and AS 1674 2 A Exampl...

Page 20: ...aking place The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises C Methods of Reducing Electromagnetic Emissions 1 Mains Supply Weldingequipmentshouldbeconnectedtothe mains supply acc...

Page 21: ...ce designed to reduce electric shock hazards present on the output of welding power source when operating in MMAW stick mode Note that the presence of VRD should not be used as a substitute for the us...

Page 22: ...ase the unit will return to preview mode The value displayed in preview mode and welding mode is steady not flashing 3 Multi Function Control When not welding the Multi Function Control is used to adj...

Page 23: ...ameter operates in STICK mode to improve the start characteristics for stick electrodes HOT START current is on top of the BASE current e g HOT START current 130 amps when BASE WELD 100 amps HOT START...

Page 24: ...o 100 Factory default is 30 LIFT TIG and HF TIG Programming Mode Programming Parameter Control Panel Display Pre Flow This parameter operates in 2T and 4T HF TIG mode only and is used to provide gas t...

Page 25: ...is used to set the time for the weld current to ramp up from INITIAL current to BASE current Range is 0 0 to 15 0 seconds Factory default is 1 0 second Base Current In DC TIG mode this parameter sets...

Page 26: ...ode This parameter selects PULSE operating mode or DIRECT DC operating mode Range is DC or Pulse Mode Factory default is DC Trough Current This parameter sets the TIG TROUGH current The lowest point i...

Page 27: ...t is 50 Pulse Frequency This parameter sets the PULSE FREQUENCY when in PULSE operating mode Range is 0 5 to 500Hz Factory default is 100Hz Down Slope This parameter operates in TIG modes only and is...

Page 28: ...ically reduce oxidation of the tungsten electrode Range is 0 0 to 30 0 seconds Factory default is 5 0 seconds 5 Positive Welding Output Terminal The positive welding terminal is used to connect the we...

Page 29: ...Zero ohm minimum connection to 5k ohm remote control potentiometer 7 Wiper arm connection to 5k ohm remote control Amps GTAW TIG mode potentiometer 8 Not connected Table 3 1 8 Shielding Gas Outlet Th...

Page 30: ...witch must again be depressed and released thus eliminating the need for the operator to hold the torch trigger Note that when operating in GTAW TIG mode the power source will remain activated until t...

Page 31: ...such that the fan continues to operate thus allowing the unit to cool sufficiently Do not switch the unit off should a thermal overload condition be present The display will also show error code E in...

Page 32: ...dangerously propel a loose part 3 DO NOT remove the regulator from a cylinder without first closing the cylinder valve and releasing gas in the regulator high and low pressure chambers 4 DO NOT use th...

Page 33: ...open the cylinder valve If opened quickly a sudden pressure surge may damage internal regulator parts 2 With valves on downstream equipment closed adjust regulator to approximate working pressure It i...

Page 34: ...duty bayonet type terminals It is essential however that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection D Connect the TIG torch trigger switch via the 8 pin so...

Page 35: ...ot Control Part No W4015800 Optional Accessory Art A 11338 Figure 3 8 Foot Control Art A 11339 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Art A 11340 Figure 3 9 8 Pin Control Plug Pin Description 1 Not Used 2 Trigger Switch 3 T...

Page 36: ...foot control connected the power source will only display minimum preview Amps until the foot control is depressed then it displays actual welding current when welding Pressing the pedal to increases...

Page 37: ...rminal If in doubt consult the electrode manufacturer Welding current flows from the power source via heavy duty bayonet type terminals It is essential however that the male plug is inserted and turne...

Page 38: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SETUP 3 20 Manual 0 5241...

Page 39: ...ed by using the correct electrodes preheating using higher current settings using larger electrodes sizes short runs for larger electrode deposits or tempering in a furnace Hydrogen controlled Electro...

Page 40: ...for welds to be made in positions intermediate between these Some of the common types of welds are shown in Figures 4 1 through 4 8 Art A 07687 Figure 4 1 Flat Position Down Hand Butt Weld Art A 07688...

Page 41: ...al and to produce sound joints In general surfaces being welded should be clean and free of rust scale dirt grease etc Slag should be removed from oxy cut surfaces Typical joint designs are shown in F...

Page 42: ...at first experience difficulty due to the tip of the electrode sticking to the work piece This is caused by making too heavy a contact with the work and failing to withdraw the electrode quickly enou...

Page 43: ...er clean the slag out of the back and deposit a similar weld Art A 07697_AB Tack Weld 20 30 Electrode Tack Weld Figure 4 11 Butt Weld Art A 07698 Figure 4 12 Weld Build up Sequence Heavy plate will re...

Page 44: ...an upright position Use a 3 2mm Ferrocraft 21 electrode and set the current at 100 amps Make yourself comfortable on a seat in front of the job and strike the arc in the corner of the fillet The elect...

Page 45: ...downhand welding Set up a specimen for overhead welding by first tacking a length of angle iron at right angles to another piece of angle iron or a length of waste pipe Then tack this to the work ben...

Page 46: ...ent plate material is heated to a very high temperature and attempts to expand in all directions It is able to do this freely at right angles to the surface of the plate i e through the weld but when...

Page 47: ...etting It is possible in some cases to tell from past experience or to find by trial and error or less frequently to calculate how much distortion will take place in a given welded structure By correc...

Page 48: ...ock Sequence The spaces between the welds are lled in when the welds are cool 2 3 Figure 4 24 Welding Sequence Art A 07711_AB 4 3 2 1 Figure 4 25 Step back Sequence Art A 07712 Figure 4 26 Chain Inter...

Page 49: ...611602 611603 611604 Stainless Steel type for 19Cr 10Ni stainless grades including 201 202 301 302 303 304 304L 305 308 etc Satincrome 309Mo 17 2 5mm 3 2mm 4 0mm 2 5 kg 2 5 kg 2 5 kg 611692 611693 611...

Page 50: ...ery bad chip or grind out irregularities D Lack of penetration with slag trapped beneath weld bead D Use smaller electrode with sufficient current to give adequate penetration Use suitable tools to re...

Page 51: ...ld metal porosity A High levels of sulphur in steel A Use an electrode that is designed for high sul phur steels B Electrodes are damp B Dry electrodes before use C Welding current is too high C Reduc...

Page 52: ...the welding application Welds Made With or Without Addition of Filler Metal Work Piece Can Be Any Commercial Metal Gas Cup Either Ceramic High lmpact or Water Cooled Metal Inert Gas Shields Electrode...

Page 53: ...um strength steels Pipes tubing roll cages etc CrMo1 CrMo2 RB2 RB3 ER80S B2 ER90S B3 321379 321383 For welding of high strength Cr Mo steels used at elevated tempera tures 308L 309L 316L R308L R309L R...

Page 54: ...small or insufficient penetration or ripples in bead are widely spaced apart Travel speed too fast Reduce travel speed 4 Weld bead too wide or excessive bead build up or excessive penetration in butt...

Page 55: ...t the right size tungsten electrode Refer to Table 4 3 Cigweld Tungsten Electrode Selection Chart B The wrong electrode is being used for the welding job B Select the right size tungsten electrode typ...

Page 56: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4 18 Manual 0 5241...

Page 57: ...mode A Gas hose is damaged A Replace or repair B Gas passage contains impurities B Disconnect gas hose from the rear of power source or wirefeeder and blow out impurities C Gas regulator turned off C...

Page 58: ...ccordance with Section 5 of AS 1674 2 2007 Safety in Welding and Allied Processes Part 2 Electrical This includes an insulation resistance test and an earthing test to ensure the integrity of the unit...

Page 59: ...hould be inspected by a licensed electrical worker in accordance with the requirements below 1 For outlets wiring and associated accessories supplying transportable equipment at least once every 3 mon...

Page 60: ...d in a hazardous location or environments with a high risk of electrocution as outlined in AS 1674 2 2007 then the above tests should be carried out prior to entering this location B Calibration Requi...

Page 61: ...pen or repair unless you are a qualified electrical tradesperson Disconnect the Welding Power Source from the Mains Supply Voltage before disassembling To clean the Welding Power Source open the enclo...

Page 62: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5 6 Manual 0 5241...

Page 63: ...TRANSTIG 170Pi Manual 0 5241 6 1 KEY SPARE PARTS SECTION 6 KEY SPARE PARTS 6 01 Power Source A 11668 Figure 6 1...

Page 64: ...1 Control Socket 8 pin Note that 8 pin control plug is part number UOA706900 8 W7005812 Shielding Gas Outlet 5 8 18 9 W7005804 HF Coupling Coil Assembly 10 W7005814 CT Output 11 W7004908 Shielding Gas...

Page 65: ...A 11669 Figure 6 2 TIG TORCH SPARE PARTS ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W7005900 Trigger assembly for 26F torch 2 W7005901 Handle assembly for 26F torch 3 W7005902 Dinse 50mm for 26F torch 4 W7005903 Flex...

Page 66: ...D WELDING TERMINALS SW1 C17 R56 C21 C19 T18 R101 103 C101 V8 COUT2 COUT1 L1 DISPLAY BOARD MB J12 SOLENOID 8 PIN REMOTE OT1 TH1 WV WELD POSITIVE WELD NEGATIVE CT1 INPUT RECTIFIER POSITIVE NEGATIVE R2 4...

Page 67: ...R CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS AND BUSINESS INTERRUPTION The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of CIGWELD with respect to any...

Page 68: ...our Accredited Distributor in writing of its claim within seven 7 days of becoming aware of the basis thereof and at its own expense returning the goods which are the subject of the claim to CIGWELD...

Page 69: ...WARRANTY PERIOD PARTS LABOUR Original main power magnetics 3 Year 2 Year Original main power rectifiers printed circuit boards and power switch semiconductors 2 Year 2 Year All other circuits and com...

Page 70: ...rn of goods to Cigweld or our Nominated Accredited Distributor Accredited Service Provider are the responsibility of the consumer This warranty is given Cigweld Pty Ltd A B N 56007226815 71 Gower Stre...

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Page 72: ...Asia Paci c Regional Headquarters 71 Gower Street Preston Victoria Australia 3072 Telephone 61 3 9474 7400 FAX 61 3 9474 7391 Email enquiries cigweld com au www cigweld com au...

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