Design and function
MIG/MAG welding
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5.10.3 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks
This machine series offers user-friendly operation and a multitude of features.
• Various welding tasks (JOBs) consisting of welding procedure, material type, wire diameter and
shielding gas type have been predefined .
• The system calculates the required process parameters depending on the operating point specified
(one-dial operation via wire feed speed rotary transducer).
• You can adjust additional parameters in the control configuration menu or using the PC300.NET
welding parameter software, if required.
- See 11.1 JOB-List chapter
Phoenix Expert machine series:
The welding task is set at the power source control; refer to the relevant system documentation.
If required, the predefined special welding tasks SP1 = JOB 129 / SP2 = JOB130 / SP3 = JOB 131 only
can be selected at the wire feeder control. The special JOBs are selected by pressing the welding task
selection push-button for a longer period. The special JOBs are switched by pressing the push-button
briefly.
5.10.4 Welding task selection
5.10.4.1 Basic welding parameters
alpha Q, Phoenix Progress, Taurus Synergic S:
Operating
element
Action
Result
1 x
JOB list selection
Select JOB (welding task) based on JOB list.
The JOB-List sticker can be found on the inside of the protective cap of
the wire feed mechanism.
Set JOB number.
Wait 3 s until the setting has been applied.
Phoenix Expert:
Operating
element
Action
Result
2 s
Special JOB selection (SP1/2/3)
1 x
Set special JOB number.
SP1 = JOB 129 / SP2 = JOB130 / SP3 = JOB 131
Press the button for a longer period to exit the special JOBs.
You can only change the JOB number when no welding current is flowing.
5.10.4.2 Operating mode
Operating
element
Action
Result
Display
n x
Select operating mode
The LED displays the selected operating mode.
Non-latched operation
Latched operation
Green Special non-latched mode
Red Spot operating mode
Special latched mode
No change
