Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.8.6
Standard MIG/MAG torch ............................................................................................. 46
5.8.7
MIG/MAG special-torches............................................................................................. 46
5.9
MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 47
5.9.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 47
5.9.2
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 48
5.9.3
Welding current setting ................................................................................................. 48
5.9.4
Arcforce......................................................................................................................... 49
5.9.5
Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 49
5.9.6
Antistick......................................................................................................................... 49
5.9.7
Air arc gouging .............................................................................................................. 50
5.9.7.1
Connection .................................................................................................... 50
5.9.8
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 51
5.9.9
Welding current setting ................................................................................................. 51
5.10
Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 52
5.11
Special parameters (advanced settings) ...................................................................................... 52
5.11.1
Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 52
5.11.2
Reset to factory settings ............................................................................................... 54
5.11.3
The special parameters in detail ................................................................................... 54
5.12
Machine configuration menu ........................................................................................................ 55
5.12.1
Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 55
5.12.2
Power-saving mode ...................................................................................................... 55
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Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 56
6.1
General......................................................................................................................................... 56
6.2
Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 56
6.2.1
Daily maintenance tasks ............................................................................................... 56
6.2.1.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 56
6.2.1.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 56
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 57
6.2.2.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 57
6.2.2.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 57
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 57
6.3
Maintenance work ........................................................................................................................ 57
6.4
Disposing of equipment ................................................................................................................ 58
6.4.1
Manufacturer's declaration to the end user .................................................................. 58
6.5
Meeting the requirements of RoHS .............................................................................................. 58
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Rectifying faults.................................................................................................................................... 59
7.1
Checklist for rectifying faults ........................................................................................................ 59
7.2
Error messages (power source) ................................................................................................... 60
7.3
Welding parameter calibration ..................................................................................................... 62
7.4
Vent coolant circuit ....................................................................................................................... 63
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Technical data....................................................................................................................................... 64
8.1
Taurus 401 Basic FKW ................................................................................................................ 64
8.2
Taurus 501 Basic FKW ................................................................................................................ 65
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Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 66
9.1
General accessories .................................................................................................................... 66
9.2
Remote control / connection cable ............................................................................................... 66
9.3
Options ......................................................................................................................................... 66
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Replaceable parts ................................................................................................................................. 67
10.1
Wire feed rollers ........................................................................................................................... 67
10.1.1
Wire feed rollers for steel wire ...................................................................................... 67
10.1.2
Wire feed rollers for aluminium wire ............................................................................. 67
10.1.3
Wire feed rollers for cored wire ..................................................................................... 67
10.1.4
Conversion sets ............................................................................................................ 68
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Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................ 69
11.1
Setting instructions ....................................................................................................................... 69
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Appendix B ............................................................................................................................................ 70
12.1
Overview of EWM branches......................................................................................................... 70
