Design and function
MMA welding
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5.4 MMA welding
5.4.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead
CAUTION
Risk of crushing and burns!
When changing stick electrodes there is a risk of crushing and burns!
• Wear appropriate and dry protective gloves.
• Use an insulated pair of tongs to remove the used stick electrode or to move welded work-
pieces.
Figure 5-18
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Polarity selector plug, welding current cable
• Connect to the park socket.
2
Electrode holder
3
Workpiece
• Insert the polarity selection plug in the park socket and lock in place by turning to the right.
• Insert the electrode holder plug and workpiece lead into the welding current socket depending on ap-
plication and lock in place by turning to the right. The corresponding polarity will be based on the infor-
mation of the electrode manufacturer on the electrode packaging.
5.4.2 Welding task selection
For selection of the welding task and for general operation see the relevant Control operating instructions.
5.5 Remote control
The remote controls are operated via the 19-pole remote control connection socket (analogue) or
the 7-pole remote control connection socket (digital), depending on the model.
Read and observe the documentation to all system and accessory components!
5.6 PC interface
Welding parameter software
Set all welding parameters on the PC and simply transfer to one or more welding machines (accessory,
set consisting of software, interface, connection leads)
• Data exchange between power source and PC
• Welding task administration (JOBs)
• Online-data exchange
• Default settings for welding data monitoring
• Update function for new welding parameters
