Machine control – Operating elements
Operating the machine control
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4.2 Operating the machine control
4.2.1 Main screen
The machine control switches to the main screen again and again after it has been turned on or a para-
meter setting has been completed. This means that the previously selected settings (indicated by signal
lights where applicable) are adopted and that the nominal value for the wire feed speed is shown in the
left-hand welding data display. The right hand display shows the welding voltage (V).
4.2.2 Welding power setting
The welding power is adjusted with the wire feed speed / welding current rotary knob (click wheel). You
can also adjust the parameters or settings in the different machine menus.
4.2.3 Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu)
The basic welding system functions can be adjusted in the machine configuration menu. Only experi-
enced users should change the settings
> see 5.9 chapter
.
4.2.4 Lock function
The lock function protects against accidental adjustment of the device settings.
The user can switch the lock function on or off by pressing the button for a long time from each machine
control or accessory component with the symbol .
4.2.5 JOB favourites
Favourites are additional locations for storing and loading frequently used welding tasks, programs and
their settings. The status of the Favourites (loaded, changed, not loaded) is indicated by signal lights.
• Five Favourites are available to save any settings.
Figure 4-5
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Signal light of Favourite status
---------- Signal light is green: Favourite loaded, settings of the Favourite and the cur-
rent device settings are identical
---------- Signal light is red: Favourite loaded, but settings of the Favourite and the cur-
rent device settings are not identical (for example, the operating point has
been changed)
------------ Signal light is off: Favourite not loaded (e.g. JOB number has been changed)
2
push-button - JOB Favourites
•-----------Pressing the push-button briefly: Loading Favourites
•-----------Press and hold the push-button (>2 s): Saving as a Favourite
•-----------Press and hold the push-button (>12 s): Deleting a Favourite
4.2.5.1 Saving current settings to Favourites
Figure 4-6
• Press and hold the favourite memory push-button for 2 s (the signal light of the favourite status is
green).
