EWM M1.83-A-1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-M183xA-EW501
15.7.2022
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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 Warranty ............................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ................................. 12
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ........................................ 12
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation............................................................................................ 12
3.3.6 Part of the complete documentation ..................................................................... 13
4 Machine description – quick overview ...................................................................................... 14
4.1 Welding data display ............................................................................................................ 16
4.1.1 Polarity setting ...................................................................................................... 16
5 Functional characteristics ........................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Gas test – setting the shielding gas volume ........................................................................ 17
5.2 MIG/MAG welding ................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.1 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks ................................................................... 17
5.2.2 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 18
5.2.2.1 Basic welding parameters ..................................................................... 18
5.2.2.2 Operating mode .................................................................................... 18
5.2.3 Welding type ......................................................................................................... 19
5.2.4 Welding power (operating point) .......................................................................... 19
5.2.4.1 Selecting the welding parameter display mode .................................... 19
5.2.4.2 Arc length .............................................................................................. 19
5.2.4.3 Arc dynamics (choke effect) .................................................................. 20
5.2.5 Operating modes (functional sequences)............................................................. 20
5.2.5.1 Explanation of signs and functions ....................................................... 20
5.2.5.2 Automatic cut-out .................................................................................. 20
5.2.6 Program sequence ............................................................................................... 26
5.2.7 Expert menu (MIG/MAG) ...................................................................................... 27
5.2.8 Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic) ..................................... 28
5.3 MMA welding ....................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.1 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 28
5.3.2 Arcforce ................................................................................................................ 28
5.3.3 Hotstart ................................................................................................................. 29
5.3.3.1 Hotstart settings .................................................................................... 29
5.3.4 Antistick ................................................................................................................ 29
5.4 TIG welding .......................................................................................................................... 30
5.4.1 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 30
5.4.2 Adjusting the gas post-flow time ........................................................................... 30
5.4.3 Expert menu (TIG) ................................................................................................ 31
5.4.4 Arc ignition ............................................................................................................ 31
5.4.4.1 Liftarc .................................................................................................... 31
5.4.5 Operating modes (functional sequences)............................................................. 32
5.4.6 Legend .................................................................................................................. 32
5.4.6.1 Automatic cut-out .................................................................................. 32
5.5 Machine configuration menu ................................................................................................ 35
5.5.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters ........................................................ 35
5.6 Power-saving mode (Standby) ............................................................................................ 36
6 Maintenance, care and disposal ................................................................................................. 37
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 37