EWM LP-XQ, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-5TLPXQ-EW501
29.01.2021
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1 Contents
1 Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Notes on using these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2 Explanation of icons ............................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Transport and installation .................................................................................................... 11
3 Intended use ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Use and operation solely with the following machines ........................................................ 13
3.2 Documents which also apply ............................................................................................... 13
3.3 Software version .................................................................................................................. 13
3.4 Part of the complete documentation .................................................................................... 14
4 Machine control – Operating elements ...................................................................................... 15
4.1 Overview of control sections ................................................................................................ 15
4.1.1 Control section A .................................................................................................. 16
4.1.2 Control section B .................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Welding data display ............................................................................................................ 19
4.3 Operating the machine control ............................................................................................. 20
4.3.1 Main screen .......................................................................................................... 20
4.3.2 Welding power setting .......................................................................................... 20
4.3.3 Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu) ...................................... 20
4.3.4 Lock function ........................................................................................................ 20
4.3.5 JOB favourites ...................................................................................................... 21
4.3.5.1 Saving current settings to Favourites .................................................... 21
4.3.5.2 Loading saved Favourites ..................................................................... 21
4.3.5.3 Deleting saved Favourites .................................................................... 22
5 Functional characteristics ........................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ..................................... 23
5.1.1 Shielding gas volume settings .............................................................................. 23
5.1.2 Gas test ................................................................................................................ 23
5.1.3 Purge hose package............................................................................................. 23
5.2 MIG/MAG welding ................................................................................................................ 24
5.2.1 Wire thread ........................................................................................................... 24
5.2.2 Wire return ............................................................................................................ 24
5.2.3 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 25
5.2.4 Basic welding parameters .................................................................................... 25
5.2.4.1 Welding procedure ................................................................................ 26
5.2.4.2 Operating mode .................................................................................... 26
5.2.4.3 Welding type ......................................................................................... 27
5.2.5 Welding power (operating point) .......................................................................... 28
5.2.5.1 Accessory components for operating point setting ............................... 28
5.2.5.2 Arc length .............................................................................................. 29
5.2.5.3 Arc dynamics (choke effect) .................................................................. 29
5.2.6 Copy JOB (welding task) ...................................................................................... 29
5.2.7 Programs (P
A
1-15) .............................................................................................. 30
5.2.7.1 Selection and adjustment ...................................................................... 30
5.2.7.2 Program sequence ................................................................................ 32
5.2.8 Operating modes (functional sequences) ............................................................ 33
5.2.8.1 Explanation of signs and functions ....................................................... 33
5.2.8.2 Automatic cut-out .................................................................................. 33
5.2.9 Expert menu (MIG/MAG) ...................................................................................... 40
5.2.10 Burn-back ............................................................................................................. 41
5.2.11 forceArc XQ / forceArc puls XQ ............................................................................ 41
5.2.12 rootArc XQ / rootArc pulse XQ ............................................................................. 42
5.2.13 wiredArc ................................................................................................................ 42
5.2.14 coldArc XQ / coldArc puls XQ .............................................................................. 43
5.2.15 Standard MIG/MAG torch ..................................................................................... 43
5.2.16 MIG/MAG special-torches .................................................................................... 43
5.2.16.1 Program and up/down operation ........................................................... 43