Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000157-EW501
16.10.2014
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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
3.2
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 ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 20
4.3.1
Function sequence ....................................................................................................... 22
5
Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 24
5.2
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 24
5.3
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 25
5.3.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 25
5.4
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 25
5.5
Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 26
5.6
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.6.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 28
5.7
Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 29
5.7.1
Welding torch cooling unit connection .......................................................................... 29
5.8
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 30
5.8.1
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 30
5.8.1.1
Torch connection options and pin assignments ............................................ 31
5.8.2
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 32
5.8.2.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 32
5.8.2.2
Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 33
5.8.3
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 34
5.8.4
Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 34
5.8.4.1
Welding parameter setting ............................................................................ 34
5.8.5
Optimising the ignition characteristics for pure tungsten electrodes ............................ 34
5.8.6
Save welding tasks (JOBs) .......................................................................................... 35
5.8.6.1
Displaying and changing the JOB number ................................................... 35
5.8.7
Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 35
5.8.8
Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 36
5.8.8.1
HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 36
5.8.8.2
Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 36
5.8.8.3
Automatic cut-out .......................................................................................... 36
5.8.9
Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 37
