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EWM 

HIGHTEC WELDING GmbH 

Dr. Günter-Henle-Straße 8 • D-56271 Mündersbach 

Fon +49 2680 181-0 • Fax +49 2680 181-244 

www.ewm.de

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Operating instructions 

 

 

  

Machines for MIG/MAG welding 

 

WEGA 351, 401, 451, 501, 601 
 
WEGA DRIVE 41, 41L 
 

 

N. B. These operating instructions must be read before commissioning. 

Failure to do so may be dangerous. 

Machines may only be operated by personnel who are familiar with the appropriate safety 
regulations. 

 

 

The machines bear the conformity mark and thus comply with the 
•  EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/ EG) 
•  EC EMC Directive (2004/108/ EG) 

 

 

In compliance with IEC 60974, EN 60974, VDE 0544 the machines can be used in environments 
with an increased electrical hazard. 

 

 

© 

The content of the operating instructions does not constitute grounds for any claims on the part 
of the buyer. 

The copyright to these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer. 
Reprinting, including extracts, only with written approval. 

 

 

© 2009  Subject to alteration. 

Item No.: 099-004934-EWM01 

Revised: 21.07.2009

Summary of Contents for WEGA 351

Page 1: ...appropriate safety regulations The machines bear the conformity mark and thus comply with the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EG EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EG In compliance with IEC 60974 EN 60974 VD...

Page 2: ...y and a three year warranty Continual further development and optimisation has made us Germany s market leader in the manufacture of light arc welding machines We have manufacturing training and servi...

Page 3: ...ields CE EWM HIGHTEC WELDING GMBH D 56271 M NDERSBACH TYP ART SNR PROJ GEPR FT CONTROL Name of Customer company Adress Post code Place Country Stamp Signature of EWM distibutor Date of purchase Name o...

Page 4: ...30 5 1 Machine control Operating elements 30 5 1 1 Welding machine control M1 02 30 5 1 1 1 Internal operating elements 31 5 1 1 2 Setting the operating point welding output 32 5 1 1 3 Welding parame...

Page 5: ...or rinse tube package 60 6 9 3 Setting the shielding gas quantity 60 6 10 Inserting the wire electrode 61 6 10 1 Fixing the wire spool retainer pre tension adjustment 61 6 10 2 Spool brake setting 62...

Page 6: ...ccessories options 76 10 1 General accessories 76 10 2 Options 77 10 3 Wire feed rollers 78 10 3 1 Wire feed rollers for aluminium wire 78 10 3 2 Wire feed rollers for cored wire 78 10 3 3 Conversion...

Page 7: ...Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Item No 099 004934 EWM01 7...

Page 8: ...edge of the page CAUTION Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent possible minor personal injury The safety information includes the CAUTION keyword in its heading wit...

Page 9: ...ns Item No 099 004934 EWM01 9 Instructions and lists detailing step by step actions in given situations can be recognised by bullet points e g Insert the welding current lead socket into the relevant...

Page 10: ...due to the use of non genuine parts The manufacturer s warranty becomes void if non genuine parts are used Only use system components and options power sources welding torches electrode holders remote...

Page 11: ...question Protect persons not involved in the work against arc beams and the risk of glare using safety curtains Explosion risk Apparently harmless substances in closed containers may generate excessiv...

Page 12: ...1 3 10 Set up and transport the machine on level solid ground Secure add on parts using suitable equipment Damage due to supply lines not being disconnected During transport supply lines which have n...

Page 13: ...g shielding gas cylinders tool boxes wire feed units etc Avoid jerky movements when raising or lowering Use shackles and load hooks of the appropriate size m i n 1 m 75 Fig Lifting principle Risk of...

Page 14: ...s Keep the cooling air inlet and outlet clear Observe the minimum distance of 0 5 m from obstacles Installation site The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operat...

Page 15: ...nected power 16 0 kVA 19 2 kVA 23 2 kVA Workpiece lead 50 mm 70 mm 70 mm Recommended generator power 21 5 kVA 26 kVA 32 kVA Cos 0 95 Weight KG 130 kg 145 kg 150 kg Weight KW 150 kg 165 kg 170 kg Weigh...

Page 16: ...cuit voltage 16 5 49 5 V 16 5 57 5 V Mains voltage tolerances 3 x 400V 15 Frequency 50 60Hz Mains fuse safety fuse slow blow 3x32A Max connected power 27 5 kVA 36 7 kVA Workpiece lead 95 mm2 95 mm2 Re...

Page 17: ...ent temperature 20 C to 40 C Dimensions L x W x H mm 690 x 300 x 410 Weight approx 18 kg Constructed to standards IEC 60974 1 5 10 3 4 WEGA DRIVE 41 WEGA DRIVE 41 Supply voltage 42 V AC Max welding cu...

Page 18: ...Machine description WEGA 351 401 451K 18 Item No 099 004934 EWM01 4 Machine description 4 1 WEGA 351 401 451K 4 1 1 Front view Figure 4 1...

Page 19: ...Connection socket workpiece lead Hard choke tapping 7 Connection socket workpiece lead Medium choke tapping 8 Connection socket workpiece lead Choke tapping soft 9 Key button automatic cut out of coo...

Page 20: ...Machine description WEGA 351 401 451K 20 Item No 099 004934 EWM01 4 1 2 Rear view Figure 4 2...

Page 21: ...ins connection lead 3 Safety chain 4 42V 4A Key button automatic cutout Wire feed motor supply voltage fuse press to reset a triggered fuse 5 Button Automatic cut out of fan motor Press to reset tripp...

Page 22: ...Machine description WEGA 351 401 451 501 601 D 22 Item No 099 004934 EWM01 4 2 WEGA 351 401 451 501 601 D 4 2 1 Front view Figure 4 3...

Page 23: ...nnection socket workpiece lead Medium choke tapping 9 Connection socket workpiece lead Choke tapping soft 10 Conveyor rolls fixed castors 11 Conveyor rolls guide castors 12 Cooling air inlet 13 Signal...

Page 24: ...Machine description WEGA 351 401 451 501 601 D 24 Item No 099 004934 EWM01 4 2 2 Rear view 6 6 7 7 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 10 10 5 5 9 9 14 11 11 12 12 8 8 13 Figure 4 4...

Page 25: ...reset tripped circuit breaker 5 Earth cable connecting nipple Connection of green yellow earth cable from the intermediate tube package 6 Rapid action closure coupling red coolant return 7 Rapid actio...

Page 26: ...and therefore have the appropriate sticker attached Figure 4 5 Item Symbol Description 0 1 Machine control See Machine control operating elements chapter 2 Wire feed unit cover lock 3 Label Wire feed...

Page 27: ...able connecting nipple Connection of green yellow earth cable from the intermediate tube package 3 Connecting nipple G shielding gas connection 4 Connector plug welding current Welding current connect...

Page 28: ...ng the cap 3 Label Wire feed parts subject to wear 4 Damper support for the cover 5 Carrying handle 6 Machine control See Machine control operating elements chapter 7 Spool holder 8 Rubber feet 9 Cent...

Page 29: ...sticker attached Figure 4 8 Item Symbol Description 0 1 Spool holder 2 Sticker JOB List 3 Wire delivery unit 4 Connecting nipple G shielding gas connection 5 7 pole connection socket Wire feed unit co...

Page 30: ...wire speed 2 0sec 5 10 20sec 2 5 t1 Rotary dial Spot and interval times Infinite adjustment of the welding time 0 20s in Spots and interval operating mode 3 Operating mode selector switch Changeover...

Page 31: ...ne it is essential that the cover is fitted back into position afterwards Unlock the right hand cover on the machine Tilt the cover forwards then remove upwards There are other operating elements for...

Page 32: ...de diameter Operating element Action Result Wire speed setting Welding voltage setting 5 1 1 3 Welding parameter ignition time tZn diagram NOTE In the ignition time the wire feed continues to run at c...

Page 33: ...ignition of the arc 2 Button Gas test The welding voltage and wire feed remain off when testing and setting the gas flow Pressing the key button once causes shielding gas to flow for approx 25 seconds...

Page 34: ...on the Rotary transducer Runtime parameters button The parameters are set on the rotary transducer Gas post flow time 0 0 s to 10 0 s Wire burn back 50 to 50 Spot time pulse time 0 1 s to 5 0 s 7 Puls...

Page 35: ...g element Action Result Wire speed setting Welding voltage setting 5 1 2 2 Setting the operating mode and runtime parameters NOTE The parameter values set are preset in the JOB and can be modified if...

Page 36: ...s Wire creep speed On 0 5 24 m min Ignition time tZn 0 ms to 500 ms n x The selected parameter is shown on the display Set the parameter chosen 5 1 2 4 Welding parameter ignition time tZn diagram NOT...

Page 37: ...or the welder by preventing accidental ignition of the arc 2 Button Gas test The welding voltage and wire feed remain off when testing and setting the gas flow Pressing the key button once causes shie...

Page 38: ...ulse time 0 1 s to 5 0 s 7 Pulse pause 0 1 s to 2 0 s 8 Display Top Display of the welding voltage correction value for the wire speed or parameter designations for runtime parameters 9 Display Down D...

Page 39: ...ers previously set can be used to continue welding The user has the option to correct the wire feed speed according to the welding task or individual requirements The welding task setting can also be...

Page 40: ...eed using the welding current Hold down the TEST button and at the same time set the operating point on the step switch The display shows the required parameters and the open circuit voltage If the Vo...

Page 41: ...in the JOB and can be modified if necessary Operating element Action Result Select operating mode Non latched Latched Spots n x Interval Select welding parameter Set gas post flow time GnS 0 0 s to 1...

Page 42: ...e tZn 0 ms to 500 ms n x The selected parameter is shown on the display Set the parameter chosen 5 1 3 6 Welding parameter ignition time tZn diagram NOTE In the ignition time the wire feed continues t...

Page 43: ...the welding machine rES is shown briefly on the display 5 1 3 8 Check the machine type setting NOTE When first switching on after resetting to the factory settings the machine type is displayed under...

Page 44: ...s 44 Item No 099 004934 EWM01 5 1 3 10 Explanation of symbols Symbol Meaning GnS Gas post flows drb Wire burn back t1 Spot time t2 Interval time GvS Gas pre flows On Wire creep tZn Ignition time tyP M...

Page 45: ...ree burn etc for numerous applications although these can also be changed if required 5 2 1 Explanation of signs and functions Symbol Meaning Press torch trigger Release torch trigger Tap torch trigge...

Page 46: ...lding gas is expelled gas pre flows Wire feed motor runs at creep speed Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece welding current flows Changeover to the pre selected wire...

Page 47: ...e feed motor runs at creep speed Arc ignites when the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece welding current flows Changeover to the pre selected wire speed after the set ignition time tZn St...

Page 48: ...flows Changeover to the pre selected wire speed after the set ignition time tZn The WF stops after the set spot time elapses Arc is extinguished after the pre selected wire burn back time elapses Gas...

Page 49: ...e elapses The process is repeated after the pause time elapses 2 End Release torch trigger Wire feed stops Arc is extinguished after the wire burn back time elapses Gas post flow time elapses NOTE Whe...

Page 50: ...nection sockets and therefore the machine against dirt and damage The protective dust cap must be fitted if there is no accessory component being operated on that connection The cap must be replaced i...

Page 51: ...ust be checked regularly by an electrician CAUTION Operating voltage mains voltage The operating voltage shown on the rating plate must be consistent with the mains voltage in order to avoid damage to...

Page 52: ...olant must be carried out according to official regulations and observing the relevant safety data sheets German waste code number 70104 Coolant must not be disposed of together with household waste C...

Page 53: ...ith the wire guide On delivery the central connector Euro is fitted with a capillary tube for welding torches with spiral guides Conversion is necessary if a welding torch with a plastic core is used...

Page 54: ...Commissioning Welding torch and workpiece line connection 54 Item No 099 004934 EWM01 Figure 6 2...

Page 55: ...Medium choke tapping 6 Connection socket workpiece lead Choke tapping soft Insert central plug of the welding torch into the central connector and screw together with crown nut Insert the cable plug o...

Page 56: ...Welding current connection on wire feed unit 4 Rapid action closure coupling blue coolant supply 5 Rapid action closure coupling red coolant return 6 Intermediate tube package strain relief 7 Earth ca...

Page 57: ...t and secure with crown nut the plug can only be inserted into the connection socket in one position Connect crown nut of the shielding gas line to the G connecting nipple Screw the eyelet of the eart...

Page 58: ...ermediate tube package strain relief and lock by turning to the right Insert the plug on the welding current lead into the connection socket and lock Lock connecting nipples of the cooling water tubes...

Page 59: ...re reducer 7 Shielding gas cylinder Before connecting the pressure reducer to the gas cylinder open the cylinder valve briefly to blow out any dirt Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant c...

Page 60: ...he pressure reducer Press button Gas flows for a maximum of 25 seconds or until button is pressed again 6 9 3 Setting the shielding gas quantity Welding process Recommended shielding gas quantity MAG...

Page 61: ...spool brake Figure 6 6 Item Symbol Description 0 1 Securing and braking unit 2 Allen screw Securing the wire spool retainer and adjustment of the spool brake 3 Wire spool retainer Loosen the hexagonal...

Page 62: ...brake Tighten the Allen screw 8 mm in the clockwise direction to increase the braking effect NOTE Do not jam the wire spool Tighten the spool brake until the wire spool no longer turns when the wire...

Page 63: ...accessories are required when using standardised basket coils DIN 8559 Figure 6 8 Item Symbol Description 0 1 Carrier pin For fixing the wire spool 2 Knurled nut For fixing the wire spool Loosen knur...

Page 64: ...wire and the material Check the roller label to verify that the rollers are suitable for the wire diameter Turn or change if necessary use V Nut rollers with for steel wires and other hard wires use...

Page 65: ...out clamping units and counter pressure rollers will automatically flip upwards Unwind welding wire carefully from the wire spool and insert through the wire inlet nipple over the drive roller grooves...

Page 66: ...perience is able to recognise the dangers that can occur while testing welding power sources as well as possible subsequent damage and who is able to implement the required safety procedures In the ev...

Page 67: ...ard but is also specific to arc welding equipment NOTE The former term of repetition test has been replaced due to a change in the corresponding standard with Inspection and testing during operation I...

Page 68: ...lding current sockets The voltmeter must display mean values and have an internal resistance 1 M In the case of step switch controlled devices set the maximum output voltage step switch Adjust the pot...

Page 69: ...nductor current 5 mA 2 Leakage current from the welding sockets separately to PE 10 mA 7 3 7 Measurement of protective conductor resistance Measure between the plug earthed contact and accessible live...

Page 70: ...g an order please quote the type designation and item number as well as the type serial number and item number of the relevant equipment We hereby confirm that the servicing and maintenance instructio...

Page 71: ...rately This machine is to be placed for disposal or recycling in the waste separation systems provided for this purpose According to German law law governing the distribution taking back and environme...

Page 72: ...ll additional parts used by EWM but manufactured by other companies e g motors pumps fans torches etc Non reproducible software errors and parts subject to mechanical ageing are excluded from the warr...

Page 73: ...remote control remote control extension cable coolant etc The warranty does not apply to products that are damaged due to accidents misuse improper operation incorrect installation use of force disre...

Page 74: ...Rule of thumb Wire diameter 10 flow in l min Gas cylinder empty Change Electrode is projecting too far forwards Move torch closer to weld seam Air current Shield welding area Poor wire quality Use hi...

Page 75: ...ng machine rES is shown briefly on the display 9 3 Check the machine type setting NOTE When first switching on after resetting to the factory settings the machine type is displayed under the designati...

Page 76: ...EZA MIG welding torch gas cooled 094 013428 00000 WK50QMM 4M KL Workpiece cable clamp 092 000003 00000 WEGA 351 DG MT300G 3M EZA MIG welding torch gas cooled 094 013428 00000 WK50QMM 4M KL Workpiece c...

Page 77: ...ntermediate hose package water 094 000407 00001 ZWIPA 95QMM MIG W 10M Intermediate hose package water 094 000407 00002 10 2 Options Type Designation Item no ON RMSDDV1 Optional wheel assembly retrofit...

Page 78: ...4 00000 ROE 2DR4R 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 Drive rollers 37 mm cored wire 092 000835 00000 ROE 2DR4R 1 4 1 6 2 0 2 4 Drive rollers 37 mm cored wire 092 000836 00000 ROE 2DR4R 2 8 3 2 Drive rollers 37 mm cored...

Page 79: ...11 9 T2 10 2 0V 3 230V 1 2 4A F2 R ckseite 1 2 4A F3 1 2 Gasgek hlt 4 T 3 Wassergek hlt 3 4 Druckw chter F8 7 0VAC 10 0VAC 13 230VAC 14 230VAC 16 0VAC 17 0VAC 18 230VAC 1 T 2 T schwarz rot 2 Rollen A...

Page 80: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A2 X5 Gas NC Gas IGR0 NC NC NC Iist Iist IGR0 NC NC 1 2 PE Y1 Gas 1 PE2 PE S2 S3 Temp 105 C 8 6 4 2 16 14 15 11 9 T2 10 2 0V 1 2 4A F2 R ckseite 1 T 2 T 1 2 4A F3 1 2 Gasge...

Page 81: ...T T 1 1 1 M1 M4 L fter 1 1 1 nur bei 500 600A Anlagen M7 M8 L fter 15 42V 14 0V K A LED gr n H2 L1 L1 Xx 1 L2 L2 L3 L3 PE PE S1 U V L2 L1 K1 1 1 K1 1 3 K1 1 5 1 5 3 4 6 2 K1 1 PE 1 PE K1 1 1 K1 1 3 V...

Page 82: ...42VAC Sch tz US 18VAC 18VAC 0VAC NC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X5 Y1 Gas 1 2 PE X4 1 2 T T T T S4 T 3 4 S5 T 3 4 Ringkern n Wdg 1 PE_Dyn R ckseite Frontseite Innenblech Innenblech Gastest Einf deln 1 T PE_Dyn 1 P...

Page 83: ...6 1 CS2 CS1 RD1 WR1 5V CLK1 0V1 Drehg A Drehg A nb 10V Uref OE NC NC X6 15V X1 16 X1 15 X1 14 X1 13 X1 12 X1 11 X1 10 X1 9 X1 8 X1 7 X1 6 X1 5 X1 4 X1 3 X1 2 X1 1 CS2 CS1 RD1 WR1 5V CLK1 0V1 Drehg A D...

Page 84: ...he event of unau thorised modifications improperly con ducted repairs non observance of the deadlines for the repetition test and or non permitted conversion work not specifically authorised by EWM Pa...

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