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PFC

A-11711

170i

Operating Manual

Revision: 

 AA

 

              Issue Date: 

January 10, 2013                         

Manual No.:

 0-5281

Operating Features: 

TRANSARc

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Summary of Contents for 170Ti

Page 1: ...PFC A 11711 170i Operating Manual Revision AA Issue Date January 10 2013 Manual No 0 5281 Operating Features TRANSarc 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: ...ELD Pty Ltd 71 Gower Street Preston Victoria 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...

Page 4: ...ion 3 1 3 04 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements 3 1 3 05 Electromagnetic Compatibility 3 1 3 06 Transarc170i Power Source Controls Indicators and Features 3 3 3 07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Ins...

Page 5: ...h W4014604 where supplied 6 2 6 03 Stick Electrode Holder with Trigger Switch 646761 where supplied 6 3 APPENDIX TRANSARC 170i CIRCUIT DIAGRAM A 1 CIGWELD LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS TERMS OF WARRANTY Janu...

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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: ...mate 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 th...

Page 9: ...ourself 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 possi...

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 clusi...

Page 11: ...ompressed 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: ...ns 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 1674...

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: ...ately qualified persons 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 standar...

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: ...t I1max 23 5 Amps Minimum 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...

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 Example...

Page 20: ...area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises C Methods of Reduci...

Page 21: ...nterference Screening the entire welding installation may be considered for special applications 3 06 Transarc 170i Power Source Controls Indicators and Features A 11713 A 11646 Figure 3 1 Front Panel...

Page 22: ...10 seconds During the hold time the display will flash to indicate the hold function is active The meter will hold the value until 1 the Multi Function Control is adjusted in which case the unit will...

Page 23: ...arameter Control Panel Display Hot Start This parameter 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 c...

Page 24: ...or variability in joint fit up in certain situations with particular electrodes In general increasing the Arc Force control toward 100 maximum Arc Force allows greater penetration control to be achiev...

Page 25: ...15 0 seconds Factory default is 1 0 second Base Current This parameter sets the TIG welding current Range is 5 to 170A Factory default is 120A Down Slope This parameter operates in TIG mode only and...

Page 26: ...ally 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 weld...

Page 27: ...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 The...

Page 28: ...eases operator safety standard welding safety procedures should still be followed When the trigger is pressed the VRD voltage is activated and the user can start welding as normal For extra safety if...

Page 29: ...if the stick electrode is not touched to the work piece within three seconds the welding output will be inhibited Release the trigger to reset and press the trigger again to reactivate the VRD Note t...

Page 30: ...nce the power source cools down this light will go OFF and the over temperature condition will automatically reset Note that the mains power switch should remain in the on position such that the fan c...

Page 31: ...as can 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...

Page 32: ...pen 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 is...

Page 33: ...heavy 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 p...

Page 34: ...ION AND SETUP 3 16 Manual 0 5281 A 11666 Figure 3 7 Setup for TIG Welding 3 09 Foot 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 11...

Page 35: ...trol being connected although this can be adjusted while you are welding With the foot control connected the power source will only display minimum preview Amps until the foot control is depressed the...

Page 36: ...minal 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 turned...

Page 37: ...d 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 Electrod...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...ilar 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 require several runs to complete the joint After comp...

Page 42: ...rode 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 electrode needs to be about 10 from the horizontal to en...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...tting 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 correct...

Page 46: ...k Sequence The spaces between the welds are filled 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 47: ...11602 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 6116...

Page 48: ...ry 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 rem...

Page 49: ...d 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 Reduce...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...TRANSARC 170i BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4 18 Manual 0 5281...

Page 55: ...he rear of power source or wirefeeder and blow out impurities C Gas regulator turned off C Turn on regulator D Empty gas cylinder D Replace gas cylinder 5 Gas flow continues after the torch trig ger s...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...ould 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 mont...

Page 58: ...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 Requir...

Page 59: ...en 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 enclos...

Page 60: ...TRANSARC 170i POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5 6 Manual 0 5281...

Page 61: ...TRANSARC 170i Manual 0 5281 6 1 KEY SPARE PARTS SECTION 6 KEY SPARE PARTS 6 01 Power Source A 11727 A 11728 Figure 6 1...

Page 62: ...05 Shielding Gas Inlet Quick Connect 11 W7005813 Input Supply On Off Switch 12 W7004913 Shielding Gas Hose Assembly not supplied 13 W7005806 Fan Assembly 14 W7003010 Input Rectifier Shown mounted to P...

Page 63: ...10 Figure 6 3 ELECTRODE HOLDER SPARE PARTS ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 W7006000 Rubber boot for electrode holder switch 2 W7006001 Push Button Switch for electrode holder 3 W7006002 Dinse 50mm for elec...

Page 64: ...TRANSARC 170i KEY SPARE PARTS 6 4 Manual 0 5281...

Page 65: ...MAIN CONTROL BOARD 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 POSIT...

Page 66: ...TRANSARC 170i APPENDIX A 2 Manual 0 5281...

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...

Page 71: ...1257 224800 PT Victor Technologies Utama Indonesia Jl Angsana II Blok AE No 28 Delta Silicon I Cikarang Sukaresmi Bekasi 17550 Indonesia Tel 62 21 8990 6095 Fax 62 21 8990 6096 1867 http www Victortec...

Page 72: ...Asia Pacific 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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