Design and function
MIG/MAG welding
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29.06.2011
5.7.16
Standard MIG/MAG torch
The MIG welding torch trigger is essentially used to start and stop the welding process.
Operating elements
Functions
Torch trigger
• Start/stop welding
Other functions are also possible by tapping the torch trigger, depending on the machine type
and control configuration:
• Change over between welding programs (see "Program changeover with standard torches (P8)"
chapter).
• Program selection before starting welding (see chapter entitled "Selecting programs with the standard
torch trigger (P17)").
• Switching between wire feed units in dual operation mode (see chapter "single or double operation
setting (P10)")
5.7.17
MIG/MAG special-torches
Function specifications and more indepth information can be found in the operating manual for
the relevant welding torch!
The following special torches can be used together with this welding machine:
• UP/DOWN welding torch with one rocker
−
for setting the wire speed or
−
to change up to 10 weldingprograms
• POWERCONTROL 1 welding torch with one rocker and digital display
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for calling up and displaying up to 10 welding programs, or
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for infinite, percentage-based operating point setting and display
• POWERCONTROL 2 welding torch with four triggers and three-digit digital display
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for setting and displaying the welding performance and voltage correction, or
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for calling up programs and JOBs, as well as for displaying the corresponding parameters
• Push/pull welding torch with integrated wire feed unit
−
for even wire feeding with extra long tube packages
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and potentiometer to control the wire-feed speed, where necessary
5.7.17.1
Program- and Up- / down operation
Programm
Up / Down
1
Figure 5-33
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Welding torch function changeover switch (special welding torch required)
Programm
Programm
Changing over programs or JOBs
Up / Down
Infinite adjustment of welding performance.
