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HELIARC AC/DC

281i, 283i & 353i

Operating Manual

0558012079 10/2014

0558012079

07/22/2013 Preliminary

Operating Manual

HELIARC AC/DC

281i, 283i & 353i

Summary of Contents for Heliarc 281iAC/DC

Page 1: ...HELIARC AC DC 281i 283i 353i Operating Manual 0558012079 10 2014 0558012079 07 22 2013 Preliminary Operating Manual HELIARC AC DC 281i 283i 353i...

Page 2: ...from improper use faulty maintenance damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a ser vice facility designated by the manufacturer Be sure this information reaches t...

Page 3: ...3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE SECTION 1 SAFETY 4 SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION 9 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 11 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY 13 SECTION 5 OPERATION 19 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 45 SECTION 7 WARRANTY 47...

Page 4: ...recautions are guidelines when working with cutting machines and associated equipment More explicit precautions are found within the instruction literature For specific safety and industry related inf...

Page 5: ...bekeptbuttoned andopenpocketseliminatedfrom the front of clothing 5 Protectotherpersonnelfromarcraysandhotsparks withasuitablenon flammablepartitionorcurtains 6 Usegogglesoversafetyglasseswhenchippin...

Page 6: ...exposure to EMF A Route the electrode and work cables together Secure them with tape when possible B Never coil the torch or work cable around your body C Do not place your body between the torch and...

Page 7: ...alifiedpersonnelperformtheinstal lation troubleshooting and maintenance work Do not perform any electrical work unless you are qualified to perform such work 2 Before performing any maintenance work i...

Page 8: ...ent damage 15 CAUTION If equipment is placed on a surface that slopes more than 15 toppling over may occur Personal injury and or significant damage to equipment is possible CAUTION To avoid personal...

Page 9: ...e with other AC TIG systems the HF is switched off once the arc is established This fact means that the possibility of electrical interference from the equipment is greatly reduced The AC DC 281i can...

Page 10: ...10 90 10 90 10 90 DCpulsemodefrequency 0 4 300Hz 0 4 300Hz 0 4 300Hz ACpulsemodefrequency 0 4 2Hz 0 4 2Hz 0 4 2Hz Pulseduty pulsetime backgroundtime 30 65 30 65 30 65 Backgroundcurrent ofmainA 10 90 1...

Page 11: ...n if interference problems occur shielded cable or conduit should be considered The primary cabling and welding cables should be kept separate to other mains wiring and control signalling or communica...

Page 12: ...green yellow earth conductor is securely connected to a good mains earth 4 Water Cooler Unit W C U 0558101703 If supplied install the W C U in the base of the trolley by sliding it part way into the t...

Page 13: ...13 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY TROLLEY ASSEMBLY fig 4 1 15...

Page 14: ...14 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY TROLLEY ASSEMBLY fig 4 2 15b SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY...

Page 15: ...15 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY POWER SOURCE TO TROLLEY ASSEMBLY fig 4 3 15c...

Page 16: ...16 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY POWER SOURCE TO TROLLEY ASSEMBLY fig 4 4 View From A 15d SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY...

Page 17: ...rews M5x12 3 on the back panel see view A IMPORTANT OPERATION 1_Remove the plastic cap 5 2_Once the Cooler is instal fasten the safety screw M6x16 6 COOLING LIQUID FILL UP 1 Turn off Cooler and Power...

Page 18: ...exiting from the side of the dins plug This must be connected to the red water return fitting on the W C U front panel Connect the other water in hose of the torch to the blue water out fitting of th...

Page 19: ...n it will show the open circuit voltage 70V approx The R H dis play shows the preset main welding current A as adjustable by the Main Setting Control In addition the mains power indicator will be on a...

Page 20: ...ft arc strike modes can be used but HF should be used for AC TIG to prevent contamination of the tungsten 3 2 Once the arc is established in either AC or DC TIG the HF is automatically turned off HF i...

Page 21: ...ents in the range 30 65 5 3 In the standby mode press the Final Current Background key FC Before the display stops flashing set the required background current using the Main Setting Control Note that...

Page 22: ...lay is in standby mode See Subsection 4 7 6 If required choose pulse mode when the display is in standby mode See Subsection 5 7 7 Position the electrode within 3 5mm of the work 7 8 Press the torch s...

Page 23: ...C process and or Pulse Mode when the display is in standby mode See Subsections 4 5 8 7 Position the electrode 1 8 3mm 8 8 Release the switch and the arc will strike and the welding current will slope...

Page 24: ...m from the work Press the torch switch to initiate the gas flow 10 5 On releasing the torch switch the arc will strikes assuming HF mode selected and the current will up slope to its peak main value M...

Page 25: ...enhancements in Waveform Balance control Lanthanated or ceriated tungstens can be used for both DC and AC TIG modes due to their higher current capacity and offer improved performance by maintaining a...

Page 26: ...normally occur when using a foot control can on occasion result in poor arc stability until the current is raised to a reasonable level and the tungsten is hot To prevent this the power source has an...

Page 27: ...ance Pulse Duty Cycle Display AC Power Indicator Output ON Indicator Fault Over Temp Indicator Process Select AC Mode On Off Panel Remote Select AC Balance AC Frequency Main Adjustment Knob High Frequ...

Page 28: ...and hold together Slope Down Time Final Current Pulse Background Current A Pre Post Flow Gas Time Pulse Mode On Off SMAW MMA Stick 2T Trigger Mode 4T Trigger Mode TIG Spot Mode Dual Schedule Store Pr...

Page 29: ...ON 5 OPERATION 29 SECTION 5 OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 Front Control Panel Description and Parameters con t Front Control Panel Heliarc 281i 283i and 35...

Page 30: ...lso adjustable from 30 65 The values are set with the encoder Amper 14 9 Balance Encoder The encoder adjusts the balance of the AC from 10 90 of the set current The value is shown on the Display V 4 1...

Page 31: ...GTAW Tig 2t Mode 24 SMAW Stick Mode On stick mode the Arc Force and Hot Start are adjustable By pressing the button select mode 19 enter in a sub menu to adjust Arc Force 0 50 and Hot Start 0 50 with...

Page 32: ...HS AF Yes Yes NA NA NA NA NA Yes Yes TIG 2 Stroke Yes Yes Yes Yes NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Tig 4 Stroke Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tig Spot Yes Yes Yes NA NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Tig Dual Schedule Yes Y...

Page 33: ...e Desired Mode is Selected Indicator illuminates ON Sequential Each time the Select Mode Button is pressed the Mode Indicator Sequences One Position Down until it Reaches Bottom Then it returns to the...

Page 34: ...Mode Press and hold Select Mode Button until HS is displayed in the V Display Window Adjust main current control to set Hot Start 0 50 Percent of Current Setting Arc Force Once in Stick Mode Press and...

Page 35: ...ch Quick Set Up Function Control Procedure Range Tig Two Stroke Mode Press Select Mode Button Repeatedly until the Tig Two Stroke Mode Indicator illuminates ON ON OFF Down Slope Time Press and Adjust...

Page 36: ...oke Mode with Foot Control Quick Set Up Function Control Procedure Range Tig Two Stroke Mode Press Select Mode Button Repeatedly until the Tig Two Stroke Mode Indicator illuminates ON ON OFF Down Slop...

Page 37: ...atedly until the Tig FourStroke Mode Indicator illuminates ON ON OFF Down Slope Time Press and Adjust to desired time 1 to 10 Seconds Final Current Level Press and Adjust to desired current level 2 3...

Page 38: ...e Button Repeatedly until the Tig Spot Mode Indicator illuminates ON Sequence Spot Time Adjust Spot Time in the A Display Window 1 10 sec Spot Weld Current Level Set Spot Weld Current Level in Normal...

Page 39: ...nge AC Mode ON Press to turn AC Mode ON ON OFF AC Frequency Adjust to desired Frequency 20 to 200 Hz AC Waveform Balance Adjust to desired Balance 10 to 90 Electrode Negative Penetration AC Mode OFF P...

Page 40: ...edure Range Pulse Mode ON Press to turn Pulse Mode ON ON OFF Pulse Peak Current Adjust to desired Peak Current Level Min to Max of Machine Pulse Background Current Adjust to desired Background Current...

Page 41: ...to toggle between Fre Frequency and dut Duty Frequency Duty Cycle Pulse Frequency Adjust to desired Pulse Frequency Pulses Sec AC Mode 4 to 2 Hz DC Mode 4 to 300 Hz Pulse Duty Cycle Adjust to desired...

Page 42: ...ee Seconds Unit will Display Prg and Program Number Enter Exit Program Parameter Set Adjust to desired Program Number 1 through 60 Programs Store Program Press and Hold Three Seconds Unit Beeps Four T...

Page 43: ...ly Press ON Press OFF ON OFF Down Slope Time Press and Adjust to desired time 1 to 10 Seconds Pre Post Press Once Gas Flow Time Press Twice Press and Adjust to desired time Pre flow 1 to 2 5 Sec Post...

Page 44: ...in is changed the welding torch should be removed from the power source and blown clean with compressed air The wire end must not have sharp ed ges when inserted into the wire liner For detailed infor...

Page 45: ...coolant To fill up the cooling unit with coolant do the following 1 Turn of the cooling unit and the power source 2 Disconnect the cooling unit connector from the power source 3 Remove the safety bolt...

Page 46: ...t the discretion of the company replace the product or its defective parts Please see complete Warranty Statement in the ESAB Standard Terms and Conditions publication This guarantee excludes 1 Normal...

Page 47: ...47 SECTION 7 warranty...

Page 48: ...x 843 664 5557 Hours 7 30 AM to 3 30 PM EST Repair Estimates Repair Status F WELDING EQUIPMENT TRAINING Telephone 843 664 4428 Fax 843 679 5864 Hours 7 30 AM to 4 00 PM EST Training School Information...

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