EWM Tetrix 300 Comfort TM, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.8.5.3 Automatic cut-out .......................................................................................... 39
5.8.6 Function sequences/operating modes .......................................................................... 40
5.8.6.1 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 40
5.8.6.2 Non-latched mode ......................................................................................... 41
5.8.6.3 Latched mode ................................................................................................ 42
5.8.6.4 spotArc .......................................................................................................... 43
5.8.6.5 Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 45
5.8.6.6 Non-latched operation, version C .................................................................. 47
5.8.7 Pulses, function sequences .......................................................................................... 48
5.8.7.1 TIG pulses
– non-latched operation .............................................................. 48
5.8.7.2 TIG pulses - latched operation ...................................................................... 48
5.8.8 Pulse variants ............................................................................................................... 49
5.8.9 TIG activArc welding ..................................................................................................... 51
5.8.10 Welding torch (operating variants) ................................................................................ 52
5.8.10.1 Tap torch trigger (tapping function) ............................................................... 52
5.8.11 Torch mode and up/down speed setting ...................................................................... 53
5.8.11.1 Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 54
5.8.11.2 TIG up/down torch (8-pole) ........................................................................... 56
5.8.11.3 Potentiometer torch (8-pole) ......................................................................... 58
5.8.11.4 Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection .................................... 59
5.8.11.5 RETOX TIG torch (12-pole)........................................................................... 60
5.8.11.6 Setting the first increment.............................................................................. 61
5.9 MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 62
5.9.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 62
5.9.2 Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 63
5.9.3 Arcforce......................................................................................................................... 63
5.9.4 Antistick......................................................................................................................... 63
5.9.5 Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 64
5.9.5.1 Hotstart current .............................................................................................. 64
5.9.5.2 Hotstart time .................................................................................................. 64
5.10 Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 65
5.10.1 Manual remote control RT1 19POL .............................................................................. 65
5.10.2 RTG1 19POL manual remote control ........................................................................... 65
5.10.3 Manual remote control RTP1 19POL ........................................................................... 65
5.10.4 Manual remote control RTP2 19POL ........................................................................... 65
5.10.5 RTP3 spotArc 19POL manual remote control .............................................................. 65
5.10.6 Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL 5 M / RTF2 19POL 5 M .......................... 66
5.10.6.1 Ramp function foot-operated remote control RTF 1 / RTF 2 ........................ 67
5.11 Interfaces for automation ............................................................................................................. 68
5.11.1 TIG interface for mechanised welding .......................................................................... 68
5.11.2 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ................................................................. 69
5.12 PC interface ................................................................................................................................. 70
5.13 Machine configuration menu ........................................................................................................ 70
5.13.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 70
6 Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 74
6.1 General......................................................................................................................................... 74
6.2 Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 74
6.2.1 Daily maintenance tasks ............................................................................................... 74
6.2.1.1 Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 74
6.2.1.2 Functional test ............................................................................................... 74
6.2.2 Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 74
6.2.2.1 Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 74
6.2.2.2 Functional test ............................................................................................... 74
6.2.3 Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 75
6.3 Disposing of equipment ................................................................................................................ 75
6.3.1 Manufacturer's declaration to the end user .................................................................. 75
6.4 Meeting the requirements of RoHS .............................................................................................. 75
7 Rectifying faults.................................................................................................................................... 76
7.1 Checklist for rectifying faults ........................................................................................................ 76
7.2 Error messages (power source) ................................................................................................... 78