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Installation and Startup

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Page 1: ...ntal chlorine free paper ECF sourced from certified sustainable forests FSC Perfect Charging Perfect Welding Solar Energy 42 0426 0308 EA 005 03032020 TransTig 170 TransTig 210 Operating Instructions...

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Page 3: ...s 14 Danger Posed by Shielding Gas Leak 15 Safety Measures at the Setup Location and During Transport 15 Safety Measures in Normal Operation 15 Maintenance and repair 16 Safety Inspection 16 Disposal...

Page 4: ...igger 51 Contact Ignition for Welding Torch without Torch Trigger 52 Overloading of the Tungsten Electrode 53 End of Welding 53 Special functions 54 Arc Break Monitoring Function 54 Ignition Time Out...

Page 5: ...ction 84 Service maintenance and disposal 86 General 86 Safety 86 During Each Start up 86 Every Two Months 86 Disposal 87 Appendix 89 Technical Data 91 Special Voltage 91 TT170 EF TT170 np 91 TT 170 M...

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Page 7: ...ng to the operating company Inefficient operation of the equipment All persons involved in the commissioning operation maintenance and servicing of the device must Be suitably qualified Have knowledge...

Page 8: ...10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F During transport and storage 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Relative humidity Up to 50 at 40 C 104 F Up to 90 at 20 C 68 F Ambient air free of dust acids corrosive gases or subs...

Page 9: ...dividuals with pace makers Electrical risks from grid current and welding current Increased noise exposure Harmful welding fumes and gases Wear suitable protective clothing when dealing with the devic...

Page 10: ...he them in Extract them from the work area using appropriate equipment Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air Ensure that there is a ventilation flow rate of at least 20 m per hour Use...

Page 11: ...dimensioned cables and leads immediately Before every use check power connections for secure fit by hand In the case of power cables with bayonet connectors turn the power cable by at least 180 aroun...

Page 12: ...y guide the wire electrode from the welding wire drum large spool or wirespool to the wirefeeder with insulation EMC Device Clas sifications Devices in emission class A Are only designed for use in in...

Page 13: ...shoulder or wrap them around one s body or body parts Particular hazard areas Keep hands hair loose clothing and tools away from moving parts such as Fans Gears Rollers Shafts Wirespools and welding...

Page 14: ...s used for the shielding gas connection Use suitable Teflon tape to seal the thread of the shielding gas connection adapter on the device side before installation Requirement for the shielding gas Esp...

Page 15: ...onal and international regulations Use instructions and checks within the company to ensure that the vicinity of the workplace is always clean and organized Only set up and operate the device in accor...

Page 16: ...dispose of used coolant according to national and international regulations The coolant safety data sheet can be obtained from your service center or via the manufactur er s website When the system i...

Page 17: ...he essential requirements of the low voltage and elec tromagnetic compatibility directive e g relevant product standards of the EN 60974 se ries Fronius International GmbH declares that the device com...

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Page 19: ...General Information...

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Page 21: ...s to the sinusoidal grid voltage This results in advan tages such as Low primary current Low conductivity losses Late tripping of the power circuit breaker Improved stability during voltage fluctuatio...

Page 22: ...er sources with the CSA test mark for use in the North American region USA and Canada These warning notices and safety symbols must not be removed or painted over They warn against incorrect opera tio...

Page 23: ...et Adequate welding qualifications Appropriate protective equipment Exclusion of unauthorized people Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and understood the fol lowing doc...

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Page 25: ...Operating controls and connections...

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Page 27: ...the function of these operating elements is identical Safety WARNING Danger due to incorrect operation This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property Do not use the functions descri...

Page 28: ...ting to the electrode overloaded indicator can be found in the TIG Welding section of the Welding Mode chapter CEL indicator Illuminates when the CEL setup parameter has been set to on Trigger indicat...

Page 29: ...current phase has never been reached 6 Right digital display 7 Welding voltage indicator Illuminates when parameter I1 is selected During welding the current actual value of the welding voltage is sh...

Page 30: ...lluminates when the ELd setup parameter is set 9 Mode button For selecting the operating mode 2 step mode 4 step mode SMAW When an operating mode is selected the corresponding LED lights up If the Tri...

Page 31: ...from the specified main current I1 to the final current IE during TIG welding T d for the DownSlope is displayed on the left digital display IMPORTANT The DownSlope tdown is saved separately for the f...

Page 32: ...G welding torch For connecting foot remote controls For connecting remote controls for manual metal arc welding 4 Current socket with bayonet latch Connect the grounding cable here 5 Carry strap 6 Cab...

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Page 35: ...g describes the welding processes and the corresponding minimum equip ment for welding operations TIG DC Welding Power source Grounding cable TIG welding torch with or without rocker switch Gas connec...

Page 36: ...5 mm 0 49 in Protection against spraywater at any angle up to 60 from the vertical The device can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with degree of protection IP 23 Direct moisture e g fro...

Page 37: ...generator can be used when not welding at full power IMPORTANT The generator apparent power SGEN must not be less than the maximum apparent power S1max of the power source When single phase devices ar...

Page 38: ...d qualified personnel may carry out the activities described in the fol lowing Observe the information in the Safety Rules chapter of the Operating Instructions for the power source and system compone...

Page 39: ...vice if an air filter is fitted The air filter is a very important safety device for achieving IP 23 protection General Commissioning of the power source is described in relation to a standard configu...

Page 40: ...orkpiece 1 Measuring the welding circuit re sistance r IMPORTANT For optimum welding results determine the welding circuit resistance r before starting welding The welding circuit resistance r must al...

Page 41: ...Welding Mode...

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Page 43: ...e torch trigger forward and hold Release the torch trigger IS Starting current phase the temperature is raised gently at low welding current so that the filler metal can be positioned correctly tS Sta...

Page 44: ...S and a final current time t E for 2 step mode 4 Step Mode Start of welding with starting current IS pull back the torch trigger and hold it in this position Welding with main current I1 release the...

Page 45: ...step mode operating mode is the same as spot welding operating mode The spot welding special display illuminates on the control panel Welding Briefly pull back the torch trigger The duration of weldi...

Page 46: ...al If the power source is connected to the grid during installation there is a danger of serious personal injury and property damage Only carry out work on the device when the power source s power swi...

Page 47: ...erview illuminates Press selection dial Turn selection dial and adjust the value of the selected welding parameter Press selection dial to confirm the value of the welding parameter Adjust other param...

Page 48: ...p is saved separately for the following operating modes 2 step mode 4 step mode When the Trigger setup parameter is set to oFF When a foot operated remote control has been connected I1 Main current 10...

Page 49: ...ting 30 Pulses F P pulse frequency off 0 2 990 Hz Factory setting off Tacking Duration of the pulsed welding current off 0 1 9 9 s on Factory setting off The pulsing and tacking parameters are only di...

Page 50: ...n forced positions in tight difficult to access or exposed places HF ignition is activated when the setup parameter IGn is set to on The HF ignition special indicator illuminates on the control panel...

Page 51: ...re for igniting the arc using contact ignition for welding torches with torch trigger Position the gas nozzle at the ignition point so that there is a distance of ap proximately 2 to 3 mm 5 64 to 1 8...

Page 52: ...he arc using contact ignition for welding torches without torch trig ger Position the gas nozzle at the ignition point so that there is a distance of ap proximately 2 to 3 mm 5 64 to 1 8 in between th...

Page 53: ...lec trode diameter Reduce the main current IMPORTANT The electrode overloaded display is tailored for use with ceriated tungsten electrodes For all other electrodes the electrode overloaded indicator...

Page 54: ...up Menu section describes how to set the ignition time out function Ito parameter TIG pulsing The welding current set at the start of welding may not always be optimum for the entire welding process I...

Page 55: ...2 step and 4 step modes The process of the operating modes remains un changed During this time a pulsed welding current is available which optimizes the merging of the weld pool when tacking two comp...

Page 56: ...et The pulsed welding current starts After the starting current phase IS has finished With the UpSlope phase tup Depending on the set tAC time the pulsed welding current can be stopped up to and in cl...

Page 57: ...rk on the device when the power source has been disconnected from the grid Preparation Set the power switch to O Unplug mains plug Remove TIG welding torch Insert grounding cable and lock For manual m...

Page 58: ...Welding with Cel Electrodes IMPORTANT To weld with Cel electrodes the setup parameter CEL must be set to on also see page 76 Pulse Welding Pulse welding is welding with a pulsing welding current It is...

Page 59: ...rameters F P Pulse frequency 1 F P Time between two pulses SoftStart HotStart Fixed parameters I G Base current dcY Duty cycle Using pulse welding Select manual metal arc welding operating mode Set th...

Page 60: ...eters is described in the Setup Menu section on page 76 Starting current 100 SoftStart A starting current of 100 SoftStart is suitable for basic electrodes Ignition is carried out with a low welding c...

Page 61: ...ode to anneal Activating the anti stick function will prevent this annealing If the rod electrode starts to stick to the workpiece the power source switches off the welding current immediately The wel...

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Page 63: ...Setup Settings...

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Page 65: ...various tasks Located in the Setup menu are Setup parameters with a direct effect on the welding process Setup parameters for pre setting the welding system Accessing the Setup Menu Press and hold th...

Page 66: ...he setup parameter The parameter is displayed on the left digital display The currently set value for the parameter is displayed on the right digital display Turn selection dial and adjust the value o...

Page 67: ...alue for the spot welding time has been entered Interval pause time This parameter is only available in 2 step mode and when the SPt parameter is activated off 0 5 25 s Factory setting off Tacking Tac...

Page 68: ...tting 50 Starting current time The starting current time indicates the duration of the starting current phase off 0 01 9 9 s Factory setting off IMPORTANT The starting current time is only valid for 2...

Page 69: ...or safety reasons it is necessary to re enter a value for GPU in order to re start shielding gas pre purging IMPORTANT Shielding gas pre purging is mainly required if condensate has built up after lon...

Page 70: ...displaying the total resistance of the torch hosepack welding torch workpiece and grounding cable IMPORTANT The ground earth connection and contact of the tungsten electrode must be made on a cleaned...

Page 71: ...step mode Ramping time from the lowering current I2 back up to the main current I1 off 0 01 9 9 s Factory setting 0 5 s Trigger Torch trigger operating mode off on Factory setting on off Operating we...

Page 72: ...el in the welding parameter overview Ignition time out Period of time until the safety cut out following failed ignition 0 1 9 9 s Factory setting 5 s Arc break monitoring Period of time until the saf...

Page 73: ...ce Break voltage For setting a voltage value at which the welding process may be ended by slightly raising the TIG welding torch The higher the break voltage value the higher the arc can be raised The...

Page 74: ...ding has taken place The complete welding duration is divided across several displays and can be viewed by turning the selection dial Displayed in h min sec System on time For displaying the operating...

Page 75: ...sed or operated within a set period of time it automatically switches into Standby mode Pressing a button on the control panel switches off Standby mode the device is now ready for welding Max welding...

Page 76: ...nition process on off Factory setting on activated Pulse frequency for pulse welding with rod electrodes off 0 2 990 Hz Factory setting off The set pulse frequency is also applied for the lowering cur...

Page 77: ...e will occur To maintain a stable arc the welding current temporarily rises If the rod electrode is at risk of sinking into the weld pool this action prevents the weld pool from solidifying as well as...

Page 78: ...t 2T 4T trigger oFF STICK STICK CEL foot operated remote control ALL All operating modes are reset 2nd level setup menu For viewing system active time system on time fuse and software version parame t...

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Page 81: ...ally the safety rules WARNING Danger from electrical current Serious injuries or death may result Turn the mains switch of the power source to O and disconnect the power source from the mains Secure a...

Page 82: ...the component hardware defect Remedy Remove the electrode support from the component If the service code con tinues to be displayed contact service team Err 5 6 12 14 Cause System start failure Remed...

Page 83: ...s being operated at the correct grid voltage Err 36 41 45 Cause Grid voltage is outside of the tolerance or grid output is insufficient for the con nected device s Remedy Ensure that the power source...

Page 84: ...device the fan will cool the device the power source will switch on again automatically after a short time Cause Fan in the power source is faulty Remedy Inform service team Cause Cooling air supply i...

Page 85: ...r Poor quality weld property strong spattering Cause Incorrect polarity of the electrode Remedy Reverse the polarity of the electrode observe manufacturer guidelines Cause Poor ground earth connection...

Page 86: ...instrument to ensure that electrically charged components e g capacitors are discharged WARNING Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage The following activities must only be car...

Page 87: ...87 EN US Disposal Materials should be disposed of according to valid local and national regulations...

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Page 89: ...Appendix...

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Page 91: ...U1 230 V TIG 40 D C 2 170 A 60 D C 2 155 A 100 D C 2 140 A Rod electrode 40 D C 2 150 A 60 D C 2 120 A 100 D C 2 110 A Open circuit voltage pulsed TIG 35 V Rod electrode 101 V Working voltage TIG 10 1...

Page 92: ...92 Safety symbol S Max shielding gas pressure 5 bar 73 psi Noise emissions LWA 68 0 dB A...

Page 93: ...230 V 3 170 A Rod electrode 1 x 120 V 10 100 A Rod electrode 1 x 230 V 10 150 A Welding current at 10 min 40 C 104 F TIG 1 x 120 V 40 D C 2 140 A 60 D C 2 120 A 100 D C 2 100 A TIG 1 x 230 V 40 D C 2...

Page 94: ...tegory III Pollution degree according to IEC60664 3 Ambient temperature 10 C 40 C 14 F 104 F Storage temperature 25 C 55 C 13 F 131 F Dimensions l x w x h 435 x 160 x 310 mm 17 1 x 6 3 x 12 2 in Weigh...

Page 95: ...100 D C 2 120 A Open circuit voltage pulsed TIG 35 V Rod electrode 101 V Working voltage TIG 10 1 18 4 V Rod electrode 20 4 27 2 V Striking voltage Up 9 0 kV The arc ignition device is suitable for m...

Page 96: ...V 3 210 A Rod electrode 1 x 120 V 10 120 A Rod electrode 1 x 230 V 10 180 A Welding current at 10 min 40 C 104 F TIG 1 x 120 V 40 D C 2 170 A 60 D C 2 150 A 100 D C 2 120 A TIG 1 x 230 V 40 D C 2 210...

Page 97: ...he public grid Degree of protection IP 23 Type of cooling AF Insulation class A EMC device class according to EN IEC 60974 10 A Overvoltage category III Pollution degree according to IEC60664 3 Ambien...

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Page 100: ...TERNATIONAL GMBH Froniusstra e 1 A 4643 Pettenbach Austria E Mail sales fronius com www fronius com Under www fronius com contact you will find the addresses of all Fronius Sales Service Partners and...

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