Machine description – quick overview
Machine control – Operating elements
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099-002029-EW501
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Machine control – Operating elements
Figure 4-5
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Main switch, machine on/off
2
Arcforce rotary dial
To adjust the welding parameters to the electrode type used.
Infinite setting from rutile (soft arc) to cellulose (hard arc) electrode types.
3
Hotstart current rotary dial
Increased ignition current during the set hotstart period to optimise the arc ignition.
Setting from 20 A to 350 A.
4
Hotstart period rotary dial
Increased ignition current (hotstart current) flows during the period set.
Setting from 0 s to 2 s.
5
Welding current setting rotary dial
Infinite setting of the welding current across the whole power range.
6
Excess temperature signal light
In case of excess temperature, temperature monitors de-activate the power unit, and
the excess temperature control lamp comes on. Once the machine has cooled down,
welding can continue without any further measures.
