EWM Drive XQ, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-0M37XS-EW501
31.8.2022
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1 Contents
1 Contents....................................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety.............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Notes on using these operating instructions ............................................................... 5
2.2 Explanation of icons ............................................................................................... 6
2.3 Safety instructions .................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Transport and installation .......................................................................................10
3 Intended use ................................................................................................................12
3.1 Use and operation solely with the following machines .................................................12
3.2 Software version ...................................................................................................12
3.3 Documents which also apply ...................................................................................12
3.3.1 Part of the complete documentation............................................................13
4 Machine control – Operating elements...........................................................................14
4.1 Overview of control sections ...................................................................................14
4.1.1 Control section A .....................................................................................15
4.1.2 Control section B .....................................................................................17
4.1.3 Welding data display ................................................................................18
4.2 Operating the machine control.................................................................................19
4.2.1 Main screen ............................................................................................19
4.2.2 Welding power setting ..............................................................................19
4.2.3 Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu) .................................19
4.2.4 Lock function ..........................................................................................19
4.2.5 JOB favourites ........................................................................................19
4.2.5.1 Saving current settings to Favourites .............................................19
4.2.5.2 Loading saved Favourites ............................................................20
4.2.5.3 Deleting saved Favourites ...........................................................20
5 Functional characteristics ............................................................................................21
5.1 Shielding gas volume settings .................................................................................21
5.1.1 Gas test .................................................................................................21
5.1.2 Purge hose package ................................................................................22
5.2 Wire inching .........................................................................................................22
5.3 Wire return ...........................................................................................................23
5.4 MIG/MAG welding .................................................................................................24
5.4.1 Welding task selection ..............................................................................24
5.4.2 Welding procedure...................................................................................24
5.4.3 Operating mode ......................................................................................24
5.4.4 Welding power (operating point).................................................................25
5.4.5 Arc dynamics (choke effect) ......................................................................26
5.4.6 Expert menu (MIG/MAG) ..........................................................................26
5.4.6.1 Burn-back .................................................................................27
5.4.7 Operating modes (functional sequences).....................................................27
5.4.7.1 Explanation of signs and functions ................................................27
5.4.7.2 Automatic cut-out .......................................................................28
5.4.8 Standard MIG/MAG torch..........................................................................30
5.4.8.1 Switching between Push/Pull and intermediate drive........................30
5.5 MMA welding........................................................................................................30
5.5.1 Welding task selection ..............................................................................30
5.5.1.1 Welding current setting................................................................31
5.5.2 Arcforce .................................................................................................31
5.5.3 Hotstart ..................................................................................................31
5.5.4 Antistick .................................................................................................31
5.6 Air arc gouging .....................................................................................................32
5.6.1 Welding task selection ..............................................................................32
5.6.2 Welding current setting .............................................................................32
5.7 TIG welding..........................................................................................................32
5.7.1 Welding task selection ..............................................................................32
5.7.1.1 Welding current setting................................................................33
5.7.2 Arc ignition .............................................................................................33
5.7.2.1 Liftarc .......................................................................................33