Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000151-EW501
18.01.2013
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Contents
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Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2
Explanation of icons....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.2
Transport and storage................................................................................... 13
3
Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1
Applications.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
TIG welding .................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.2.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards......................................... 15
3.2.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
3.2.5
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 15
4
Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3
Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
5
Design and function............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 20
5.3
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 21
5.3.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 22
5.4
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 22
5.5
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 23
5.5.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 23
5.6
TIG welding.................................................................................................................................. 24
5.6.1
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 24
5.6.2
Torch connection options and pin assignments ........................................................... 25
5.6.3
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 25
5.6.3.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................26
5.6.3.2
Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 27
5.6.4
Select welding task....................................................................................................... 28
5.6.5
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 28
5.6.6
Arc ignition.................................................................................................................... 29
5.6.6.1
HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 29
5.6.6.2
Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 29
5.6.7
Automatic cut-out.......................................................................................................... 29
5.6.8
Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 30
5.6.8.1
Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 30
5.6.9
TIG runtime parameters ............................................................................................... 31
5.6.9.1
Non-latched mode......................................................................................... 33
5.6.9.2
Latched mode ............................................................................................... 34
5.6.10
Welding torch (operating variants) ............................................................................... 35
5.6.10.1
Tap torch trigger (tapping function)............................................................... 35
5.6.10.2
Torch mode and up/down speed setting....................................................... 36
5.6.10.3
Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 37
5.6.10.4
TIG up/down torch (8-pole) ........................................................................... 39
5.6.10.5
Potentiometer torch (8-pole) ......................................................................... 41
5.6.10.6
RETOX TIG torch (12-pole) .......................................................................... 42
