EWM Tetrix 351 AC/DC Smart FW, Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.3.7 Tungsten balling function .............................................................................................. 43
5.3.8 AC balance (optimise cleaning effect and penetration characteristics) ........................ 44
5.3.9 AC amplitude balance ................................................................................................... 44
5.3.10 Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 45
5.3.10.1 HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 45
5.3.10.2 Liftarc ............................................................................................................. 45
5.3.10.3 Automatic cut-out .......................................................................................... 45
5.3.11 Operating modes (functional sequences) ..................................................................... 46
5.3.11.1 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 46
5.3.11.2 Non-latched mode ......................................................................................... 47
5.3.11.3 Latched mode ................................................................................................ 48
5.3.11.4 spotArc .......................................................................................................... 50
5.3.11.5 spotmatic ....................................................................................................... 51
5.3.11.6 Non-latched operation, version C .................................................................. 53
5.3.12 Alternating current waveforms ...................................................................................... 54
5.3.13 Pulse welding ................................................................................................................ 55
5.3.13.1 Automated pulses .......................................................................................... 55
5.3.13.2 Thermal pulsing ............................................................................................. 55
5.3.13.3 Metallurgical pulsing (kHz pulsing) ................................................................ 57
5.3.13.4 AC special ..................................................................................................... 59
5.3.14 TIG antistick .................................................................................................................. 59
5.3.15 activArc ......................................................................................................................... 60
5.3.16 Simultaneous welding on both sides, synchronisation types ....................................... 60
5.3.16.1 Synchronisation via mains voltage (50Hz / 60Hz) ........................................ 60
5.3.16.2 Synchronisation via cable (frequency 50Hz to 200Hz) ................................. 61
5.3.17 Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 62
5.4 MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 63
5.4.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 63
5.4.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 65
5.4.3 Welding current polarity reversal (polarity reversal) ..................................................... 65
5.4.3.1 Selection and adjustment .............................................................................. 65
5.4.4 Frequency and balance setting .................................................................................... 66
5.4.5 Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 66
5.4.5.1 Hotstart current .............................................................................................. 67
5.4.5.2 Hotstart time .................................................................................................. 67
5.4.6 Arcforce......................................................................................................................... 68
5.4.7 Antistick......................................................................................................................... 68
5.4.8 Average value pulsing in the vertical-up position (PF) ................................................. 69
5.5 Organising welding tasks (Mode "JOB Manager") ....................................................................... 71
5.5.1 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................................. 71
5.5.2 Creating a new JOB in the memory or copying a JOB ................................................. 72
5.5.3 Loading an existing JOB from the free memory ........................................................... 73
5.5.4 Resetting an existing JOB to the factory setting (Reset JOB) ...................................... 73
5.5.5 Resetting JOBs 1-128 to the factory setting (Reset All JOBs) ..................................... 74
5.5.6 Exit JOB Manager without changes ............................................................................. 74
5.6 Welding programs ........................................................................................................................ 75
5.6.1 Selection and adjustment ............................................................................................. 75
5.6.2 Specifying max. no. of accessible programs ................................................................ 76
5.6.3 Example "Program with synergetic setting" .................................................................. 76
5.6.4 Example "Program with conventional setting" .............................................................. 76
5.6.5 Accessories for switching over programs ..................................................................... 76
5.7 Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 76
5.7.1 RT1 19POL ................................................................................................................... 76
5.7.2 RTG1 19POL ................................................................................................................ 77
5.7.3 RTP1 19POL ................................................................................................................ 77
5.7.4 RTP2 19POL ................................................................................................................ 77
5.7.5 RTP3 spotArc 19POL ................................................................................................... 77
5.7.6 RTAC1 19POL .............................................................................................................. 77
5.7.7 RT PWS1 19POL .......................................................................................................... 77
5.7.8 RTF1 19POL ................................................................................................................. 77