Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000229-EW501
14.04.2015
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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
3.1.1.1
activArc ......................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1.2
spotArc .......................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1.3
Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.3
Multi-voltage machine (MV) .......................................................................................... 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
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Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
4.3.1
Function sequence ....................................................................................................... 20
5
Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 22
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 22
5.2
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 23
5.3
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 24
5.4.1
Installation .................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.1.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................... 24
5.5
Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 25
5.6
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 27
5.6.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 27
5.7
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 28
5.7.1
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 28
5.7.1.1
Torch connection options and pin assignments ............................................ 28
5.7.2
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 29
5.7.2.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 30
5.7.2.2
Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 31
5.7.2.3
Gas test ......................................................................................................... 31
5.7.3
Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 32
5.7.3.1
Manual, standard operation (JOB 0) ............................................................. 32
5.7.4
Save welding tasks (JOBs) .......................................................................................... 33
5.7.4.1
Displaying and changing the JOB number ................................................... 33
5.7.5
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 34
5.7.5.1
Welding parameter setting ............................................................................ 34
5.7.5.2
Welding current display (ignition, secondary, end and hotstart currents) ..... 34
5.7.6
Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 35
5.7.7
Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 36
5.7.7.1
HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 36
5.7.7.2
Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 36
