ESAB Cigweld EasyWeld 160, Operating Manual

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EasyWeld / HandyWeld 160
0-5617 4-3 OPERATION
Voltage
By turning the Control Knob, you can change the Pre-set Voltage from the Factory Set Quick Set values. Once
the Volts Trim function is selected the Pre-set Voltage can be adjusted by turning the Control Knob Clockwise
to increase the value or turning the Control Knob Anti-clockwise to decrease the value.
Volts Trim
Once the Volts Trim function is selected by depressing the Control Knob for approximately 3 seconds. The
display will change from the Pre-set Value to display the Volts Trim Value.
The LED Display will show 0.0 when in the factory Quick Set Value for the selected Wire and Plate Thickness.
If the value has been changed, to return to the factory parameters simply return the Volts Trim to 0.0 to return
to the Factory Set Quick Set Voltage Value.
For example, if the Pre-set Voltage is 15V and in volts trim mode the setting is changed to -2.0 then the Pre-set
voltage will now be 13V. If the Volts Trim is changed to 4.0 then the Pre-set Voltage will be 19V.
6. Digital Meter
MIG Mode
In MIG mode the digital meter is used to display the Wire Ø (diameter), Material Plate Thickness, Pre-set Wire
Feed Speed in Metres Per Minute (MPM), Pre-set Voltage, Volts Trim Setting in MIG mode and the actual
welding amperage of the power source whilst welding.
At the completion of welding , the digital meter will hold the last recorded amperage value for a period of
approximately 10 seconds .
The Digital meter will hold the value until; (1) any of the front panel controls are adjusted in which case the
unit will revert to viewing mode, (2) welding is recommenced, in which case actual welding amperage will be
displayed, or (3) a period of 10 seconds lapses following the completion of welding in which case the unit will
return to viewing mode.
To press the control knob within the 10 seconds digital meter display changes to next item on the menu for
adjustment, and corresponding LED indicator lights up. If there is no operation within the 10 seconds, digital
meter returns to the last pre-set value before welding and corresponding LED indicator lights up.
STICK Mode
In STICK Mode the digital meter is used to display the Pre-set Amperage in STICK mode and actual welding
amperage of the power source whilst welding. At times of non-welding, the amperage meter will display a
Pre-set Amperage value. This value can be adjusted by varying the Control Knob (5).
At the completion of welding, the digital meter will hold the last recorded amperage value for a period of
approximately 10 seconds. The amperage meter will hold the value until; (1) any of the front panel controls
are adjusted in which case the unit will revert to viewing mode, (2) welding is recommenced, in which case
actual welding amperage will be displayed, or (3) a period of 10 seconds elapses following the completion of
welding in which case the unit will return to viewing mode.
NOTE
The Pre-set functionality provided on this power source is intended to act as a guide only. Some differences may be
observed between pre-set values and actual welding values due to factors including the mode of welding, differences
in consumables/gas mixtures, individual welding techniques and the transfer mode of the welding arc (ie dip versus
spray transfer). Where exact settings are required (in the case of procedural work), it is recommended that alternate
measurement methods be utilised to ensure output values are accurate.
7. MIG Gun Adaptor (Euro Style, EasyWeld 160 Only)
The MIG Gun adaptor is the connection point for the MIG welding gun. Connect the gun by aligning and pushing
the connector into the brass gun adaptor firmly and screwing the plastic nut clockwise to secure in position.
To remove the MIG Gun simply reverse these directions.