CIGWELD WeldSkill 200AC/DC, Service Manual

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OPERATION WELDSKILL 200AC/DC INVERTER
Manual 0-5206 4-15 Operation
Pin Description
1 Not Used
2 Trigger Switch
3 Trigger Switch
4 Not Used
5 Potentiometer Maximum
6 Potentiometer Minimum
7 Potentiometer Wiper
8 Not Used
Table 4-4
Description
The CIGWELD Foot Control is a foot operated switch and potentiometer which starts and stops the welding
process and controls welding current through operation of the foot pedal. Refer to list below for compatible
Cigweld power sources.
Installation
Attach the 8-pin connector on the end of the cable to the 8-pin receptacle on the front of the welding machine.
To complete the connection, align the keyway, insert the plug, and rotate the threaded collar fully clockwise
Foot Control Operation
Press the foot pedal to start the machine output functions. The foot control potentiometer controls the welding
current up to the level set on the welding power source. Note that the maximum current must be set on the
power source by the operator prior to the foot control being connected. With the 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 the welding current; letting up on the
pedal decreases the welding current. Releasing the pedal completely extinguishes the arc and initiates the
post-flow shielding gas timer (where fitted).
Note that some power sources may require the remote/local switch set to remote, the maximum setting of the
power source will be determined by the respective front panel control, irrespective of the remote control device
setting. As an example, if the output current on the power source front panel is set to 50% of the available
current and the remote control device is set to 100% output or maximum, the maximum achievable output
from the unit will be 50%. Should 100% output be required, the respective front panel control must be set
to 100% or maximum, in which case the remote device will then be able to control between 1-100% output.
This foot control is compatible with the following Cigweld power sources:
WeldSkill 200AC/DC Part No: W1006202
Transmig 175i Part No: W1005176
Transmig 200i Part No: W1005202
Transmig 250i Part No: W1003251
Transtig 200AC/DC Part No: 700719
Note 1: Some power sources other than specified as above may not function with the foot control.
Note 2: The foot control will only work correctly when power source trigger mode 2T (Normal) is selected.