Fronius TransTig 170, Operating Instructions Manual

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The tacking special display illuminates on the control panel if a value has been
set.
Pulse frequency
off / 0.2 - 990 Hz
Factory setting: off
The set pulse frequency is also applied for the lowering current.
The pulsing special display illuminates on the control panel if a value for the pulse
frequency has been entered.
Duty cycle
Relationship between pulse duration and base current duration at the set pulse frequency
10 - 90%
Factory setting: 50%
Base current
0 - 100% (of the main current I
1
)
Factory setting: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-step mode, spot welding, and op -
eration using a foot-operated remote control.
In 4-step mode, the duration of the starting-current phase is determined by the torch trig -
ger.
Final current time
The final current time indicates the duration of the final current phase.
off / 0.01 - 9.9 s
Factory setting: off
IMPORTANT! The final current time is only valid for 2-step mode and spot welding. In 4-
step mode, the duration of the final current phase is determined by the torch trigger (section
"TIG Operating Modes").