Design and function
MMA welding
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5.12.5 Hotstart
The hotstart device improves the ignition of the stick electrodes using an increased ignition current.
a) =
Hotstart time
b) =
Hotstart current
I =
Welding current
t =
Time
Figure 5-50
5.12.5.1 Hotstart current and Hotstart time
Control element Action
Result
Display
1 x
Select Program sequence mode
Program Steps
n x
Select the welding parameter using the key
buttons
"Up" and
"Down" (left)
n x
Adjust the selected welding parameter using the
key buttons
"Up" and
"Down" (right)
3 x
Machine returns to Display mode
Basic parameters
Display
Meaning / explanation
Setting range
Ihot
Hotstart current
0% to 200%
thot
Hotstart time
0s to 10.0s
tanti
Antistick time
0s to 2.0s
A
V
Job Nr
Hold
A
M