EWM Tetrix 300 Smart TM, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-000125-EW501
29.9.2022
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1 Contents
1 Contents....................................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Notes on using these operating instructions ............................................................... 6
2.2 Explanation of icons ............................................................................................... 7
2.3 Safety instructions .................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Transport and installation .......................................................................................11
3 Intended use ................................................................................................................13
3.1 Applications..........................................................................................................13
3.2 Software version ...................................................................................................13
3.3 Documents which also apply ...................................................................................13
3.3.1 Warranty ................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................13
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.............................13
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ...................................13
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation ...............................................................................13
4 Machine description – quick overview ...........................................................................14
4.1 Front view / rear view.............................................................................................14
4.2 Machine control – Operating elements......................................................................16
4.2.1 Function sequence ..................................................................................17
4.2.2 Welding data display ................................................................................17
4.2.3 Setting the welding current (absolute/percentage).........................................17
5 Design and function .....................................................................................................18
5.1 Transport and installation .......................................................................................18
5.1.1 Ambient conditions ..................................................................................18
5.1.2 Machine cooling ......................................................................................19
5.1.3 Workpiece lead, general ...........................................................................19
5.1.4 Transport belt..........................................................................................19
5.1.4.1 Adjusting the length of the carrying strap........................................19
5.1.5 Welding torch cooling system ....................................................................20
5.1.5.1 Cooling unit connection ...............................................................20
5.1.6 Notes on the installation of welding current leads..........................................21
5.1.7 Stray welding currents ..............................................................................22
5.1.8 Mains connection.....................................................................................23
5.1.8.1 Mains configuration.....................................................................23
5.1.9 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine)...................24
5.1.10 Pressure regulator connection ...................................................................24
5.1.10.1 Shielding gas hose connection .....................................................25
5.1.11 Gas test – setting the shielding gas volume .................................................25
5.2 TIG welding..........................................................................................................26
5.2.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection ...............................................26
5.2.1.1 Control lead connection ...............................................................26
5.2.2 Welding task selection ..............................................................................27
5.2.3 Arc ignition .............................................................................................28
5.2.3.1 HF ignition.................................................................................28
5.2.3.2 Liftarc .......................................................................................28
5.2.3.3 Automatic cut-out .......................................................................28
5.2.4 Pulse welding..........................................................................................29
5.2.4.1 Automated pulses.......................................................................29
5.2.5 TIG antistick............................................................................................29
5.2.6 activArc ..................................................................................................29
5.2.7 Welding torch (operating variants) ..............................................................30
5.2.7.1 Welding torch mode ....................................................................30
5.2.7.2 Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .........................................................31
5.2.7.3 TIG up/down torch (8-pole) ..........................................................33
5.2.7.4 Potentiometer torch (8-pole).........................................................35
5.2.7.5 Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection.........................36
5.2.7.6 Tapping function (tap torch trigger)................................................36
5.2.7.7 Current jump..............................................................................36