EWM Picomig 180 puls TGE, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-005545-EW501
17.12.2020
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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 Applications .......................................................................................................................... 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 Front view ............................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Inside view ........................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements ................................................................................ 18
4.3.1 Welding data display ............................................................................................ 20
4.3.1.1 Polarity setting ....................................................................................... 20
5 Design and function ..................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Transport and installation .................................................................................................... 21
5.1.1 Ambient conditions ............................................................................................... 21
5.1.1.1 In operation ........................................................................................... 21
5.1.1.2 Transport and storage ........................................................................... 21
5.1.2 Machine cooling .................................................................................................... 21
5.1.3 Workpiece lead, general ....................................................................................... 22
5.1.4 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ................................................ 22
5.1.5 Stray welding currents .......................................................................................... 24
5.1.6 Mains connection .................................................................................................. 25
5.1.6.1 Mains configuration ............................................................................... 25
5.1.7 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ..................... 25
5.1.7.1 Pressure regulator connection .............................................................. 26
5.1.7.2 Shielding gas hose connection ............................................................. 26
5.1.7.3 Gas test – setting the shielding gas volume ......................................... 27
5.2 MIG/MAG welding ................................................................................................................ 28
5.2.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection ...................................................... 28
5.2.2 Wire feed .............................................................................................................. 30
5.2.2.1 Inserting the wire spool ......................................................................... 30
5.2.2.2 Changing the wire feed rollers .............................................................. 31
5.2.2.3 Inching the wire electrode ..................................................................... 32
5.2.2.4 Spool brake setting ............................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks ................................................................... 33
5.2.4 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 34
5.2.5 Welding power (operating point) .......................................................................... 34
5.2.5.1 Selecting the welding parameter display mode .................................... 34
5.2.5.2 Operating point setting using material thickness .................................. 34
5.2.5.3 Arc length .............................................................................................. 35
5.2.6 Further welding parameters ................................................................................. 35
5.2.7 Operating modes (functional sequences) ............................................................ 36
5.2.7.1 Explanation of signs and functions ....................................................... 36
5.2.7.2 Automatic cut-out .................................................................................. 36
5.2.8 Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic) ..................................... 40
5.3 MMA welding ....................................................................................................................... 41
5.3.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .......................................... 41
5.3.2 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 42