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Shielding gas setup menu

General

The Shielding gas setup menu provides easy access to the shielding gas settings.

Accessing the
Shielding gas set-
up menu

Changing weld-
ing parameters

Exiting the
Shielding gas set-
up menu

Welding parame-
ters in the Shield-
ing gas setup
menu

Press and hold the Mode button

Press the Gas test button

The power source is now in the Shielding gas setup menu. The last
welding parameter selected is displayed.

Use the left or right Parameter Selection button to select the param-
eter that you want to change

Use the adjusting dial to change the parameter value

Press the Mode button

GPr

Gas pre-flow time

Unit

Setting range

0.0 - 9.9

Factory settings

0.4

G-L

Gas low - gas post-flow time at minimum welding current (minimum gas post-flow time)

Unit

Setting range

0.0 - 25.0

Factory settings

G-H

Gas high - increase in the gas post-flow time at maximum welding current

Unit

Setting range

0.0 - 40.0 / Aut

Factory settings

Aut

Summary of Contents for TransTig 1750 Puls

Page 1: ... Battery Charging Systems Welding Technology Solar Electronics 42 0426 0095 EN 007 08112012 TransTig 1750 Puls Operating Instructions TIG Power source EN ...

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Page 3: ...th the product Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different features it has to offer This will allow you to make full use of its advantages Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product Careful handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation These are essential prerequisites for excellent r...

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Page 5: ...fety inspection 18 Disposal 18 Safety symbols 18 Data protection 18 Copyright 19 General information 21 General 23 Device concept 23 Functional principle 23 Application areas 23 Remote Control Operation 23 Control elements and connections 25 Description of the control panel 27 General 27 Safety 27 Description of the control panel 27 Key combinations special functions 32 General 32 Displaying the s...

Page 6: ...elding 58 Safety 58 Preparations 58 MMA welding 58 HotStart function 59 Anti stick function 59 Setup settings 61 The Setup menu 63 General 63 Overview 63 Shielding gas setup menu 64 General 64 Accessing the Shielding gas setup menu 64 Changing welding parameters 64 Exiting the Shielding gas setup menu 64 Welding parameters in the Shielding gas setup menu 64 TIG setup menu 66 Accessing the TIG setu...

Page 7: ...e Rod electrode setup menu level 2 73 Troubleshooting and maintenance 75 Troubleshooting 77 General 77 Safety 77 Displayed service codes 77 Power source 78 Care maintenance and disposal 80 General 80 Safety 80 At every start up 80 Every 2 months 80 Every 6 months 80 Disposal 80 Appendix 81 Technical data 83 Special voltages 83 TransTig 1750 Puls 83 Spare parts list 84 84 Circuit diagram 85 85 ...

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Page 9: ...er it can cause injury or death to the operator or a third party damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operat ing company inefficient operation of the device All persons involved in commissioning operating maintaining and servicing the device must be suitably qualified have sufficient knowledge of welding read and follow these operating instructions carefully The operatin...

Page 10: ...urer likewise accepts no liability for unexpected or incorrect re sults Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in accordance with the intended purpose The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use Ambient temperature during operation 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F during transport and storage 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F...

Page 11: ...equirement at the interface with the public mains network see Technical Data In this case the plant operator or the person using the device should check whether the device may be connected where appropriate by discussing the matter with the power supply company Persons involved with welding expose themselves to numerous risks e g flying sparks and hot pieces of metal arc radiation which can damage...

Page 12: ...able safety screens curtains The fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapours Welding fumes contain substances that may under certain circumstances cause birth defects or cancer Keep your face away from welding fumes and gases Fumes and hazardous gases must not be breathed in must be extracted from the working area using appropriate methods Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air...

Page 13: ...ide or outside the device During MIG MAG or TIG welding the welding wire the wirespool the drive rollers and all metal parts that are in contact with the welding wire are live Always set the wire feed unit up on a sufficiently insulated surface or use a suitable insulated wire feed unit mount Make sure that you and others are protected with an adequately insulated dry temporary backing or cover fo...

Page 14: ... that all components in the device are de energised If work on live parts cannot be avoided appoint a second person to switch off the main switch at the right moment If the following instructions are ignored meandering welding currents can de velop with the following consequences Fire hazard Overheating of parts connected to the workpiece Irreparable damage to PE conductors Damage to device and ot...

Page 15: ...ional and international require ments Safety features power signal and data transfer lines IT and telecommunications devices measuring and calibrating devices Supporting measures for avoidance of EMC problems a Mains supply if electromagnetic interference arises despite correct mains connec tion additional measures are necessary e g use a suitable line fil ter b Welding leads must be kept as short...

Page 16: ...es The specified protective equipment must therefore also be worn when reworking workpieces and steps must be taken to ensure that other people are also adequately protected Welding torches and other parts with a high operating temperature must be al lowed to cool down before handling Special provisions apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion observe relevant national and international regulat...

Page 17: ...ding gas cylinders are part of the welding equipment they must be handled with the greatest of care Protect shielding gas cylinders containing compressed gas from excessive heat mechanical impact slag naked flames sparks and arcs Mount the shielding gas cylinders vertically and secure according to instruc tions to prevent them falling over Keep the shielding gas cylinders well away from any weldin...

Page 18: ...n enter and exit unhindered When transporting the device observe the relevant national and local guide lines and accident prevention regulations This applies especially to guidelines regarding the risks arising during transportation Before transporting the device allow coolant to drain completely and detach the following components Wire feed unit Wirespool Shielding gas cylinder After transporting...

Page 19: ...y In addition no warranty claims will be entertained The coolant can ignite under certain conditions Transport the coolant only in its original sealed containers and keep well away from any sourc es of ignition Used coolant must be disposed of properly in accordance with the rele vant national and international regulations A safety data sheet may be obtained from your service centre or downloaded ...

Page 20: ... with normal domestic waste To comply with the European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip ment and its implementation as national law electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an ap proved recycling facility Any device that you no longer require must either be returned to your dealer or given to one of the app...

Page 21: ...at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes The contents of the operating instructions shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the pur chaser If you have any suggestions for improvement or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the instructions we will be most grateful for your comments ...

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Page 25: ...remote control units etc The power source has a TIG pulsed arc function with a wide frequency range Functional princi ple The central control unit of the power source controls the whole welding process During the welding process actual readings are taken all the time and the device responds immediately to any changes Control algorithms ensure that the specified target status is maintained This res...

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Page 29: ... with the adjusting dial shown during welding on the digital display Safety Description of the control panel WARNING Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and understood the following documents these operating instructions all the operating instructions for the system components especially the safe ...

Page 30: ...welding operation the actual values for the welding current and voltage are stored and the Hold indicator lights up The Hold indicator refers to the last value reached by the main current I1 As soon as any other welding parameter is selected the Hold indicator goes out The Hold values will however continue to be available if welding parameter I1 is selected again The Hold indicator is cleared when...

Page 31: ...p and tdown welding parameters plus the following setup parameters have been selected GPr G L G H SPt tAC t S t E Hti HFt Ito Arc mm indicator 8 Mode button for selecting the mode 2 step mode 4 step mode MMA welding 9 Right Parameter Selection button for selecting welding parameters within the welding parameters overview 11 When a welding parameter is selected the LED on the relevant parameter sym...

Page 32: ...ng current IS to the specified main current I1 IMPORTANT Upslope tup is saved separately for 2 step and 4 step modes Main current I1 welding current for TIG welding for MMA welding Reduced current I2 for TIG 4 step mode and TIG special 4 step mode Downslope tdown the period of time when TIG welding over which the current is decreased from the main current I1 to the end current IE IMPORTANT The dow...

Page 33: ...e welding current I1 After the start of welding the welding parameter I1 is automatically selected The left hand digital display shows the actual welding current value In the welding parameters overview 11 LEDs for the various parameters IS tup etc light up to show the current position in the welding process 14 Left Parameter Selection button for selecting welding parameters within the welding par...

Page 34: ...re version and operating time Display software version while pressing and holding the Mode button press the left Parameter Selection button The software version is now shown on the digital displays Display PC board version press the left Parameter Selection button again The PC board version is now shown on the digital displays To exit press the Mode button ...

Page 35: ... earthing cable in MMA welding depend ing on electrode type 2 Torch control connection for connecting the control plug of a conventional welding torch 3 Carrying strap 4 current socket with bayonet latch for connecting the TIG welding torch the electrode cable or grounding earthing cable in MMA welding depend ing on electrode type 5 Mains switch for switching the power source on and off 6 LocalNet...

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Page 39: ...ource The welding processes and the minimum equipment levels required for the welding task are then described TIG DC welding Power source Grounding earthing cable TIG welding torch with rocker switch Gas connection shielding gas supply Filler metals as required by the application MMA welding Power source Grounding earthing cable Electrode holder Rod electrodes as required by the application ...

Page 40: ...st e g from grinding work must not be allowed to get sucked into the device Mains connection The devices are designed to run on the mains voltage shown on the respective rating plates If your version of the device does not come with mains cables and plugs ready fit ted these must be fitted in accordance with national regulations and standards For details of fuse protection of the mains lead please...

Page 41: ...N NOTE The voltage delivered by the generator must never exceed the upper or lower limits of the mains voltage tolerance range Details of the mains voltage tol erance are given in the Technical data section ...

Page 42: ...ng torch gas hose to the pressure regulator Establishing a ground earth connection to the workpiece Move the mains switch to the O position Plug the grounding earthing cable into the current socket and latch it in place Use the other end of the grounding earthing cable to establish a connection to the workpiece WARNING An electric shock can be fatal If the machine is plugged into the mains electri...

Page 43: ...into the current socket and twist it clockwise to latch it in place Plug the control plug of the welding torch into the torch control connection and latch it in place Fit the welding torch in accordance with the welding torch operating instructions NOTE Do not use pure tungsten electrodes colour coded green 1 2 3 4 ...

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Page 47: ...rch trig ger Release the torch trigger Briefly pull back the torch trigger 0 5 s Push forward and hold the torch trigger Release the torch trigger GPr Gas pre flow time IS Starting current phase the temperature is raised gently at low welding current so that the filler metal can be positioned correctly tS Starting current time tup Upslope phase the starting current is continuously increased until ...

Page 48: ...onds to the value set for the SPt setup parameter To end the welding process prematurely pull the torch trigger back again When using a pedal remote control unit the spot welding time starts when the pedal re mote control is operated The power cannot be controlled using the pedal remote control unit tdown Downslope phase the welding current is continuously lowered until it reaches the end crater c...

Page 49: ...s the welding current to be re duced to the specified reduced current I2 To activate intermediate lowering push forward and hold the torch trigger To revert to the main current release the torch trigger Special 4 step variant 1 Variant 1 of the special 4 step mode is activated when the SFS setup parameter is set to 1 Briefly pull back the torch trigger to start intermediate lowering to the specifi...

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Page 51: ...lue I1 set too high Remedy use a tungsten electrode with a larger diameter reduce the main current IMPORTANT The Electrode overload indicator is designed to work with ceriated elec trodes For all other electrodes the Electrode overload indicator must be treated as a ref erence value If the tungsten electrode is overloaded the Electrode overload indicator on the control panel lights up ...

Page 52: ...rce mains switch is in the O position the power source is unplugged from the mains Starting current IS Unit Setting range 0 200 of main current I1 Factory settings 50 Upslope tup Unit s Setting range 0 01 9 9 Factory settings 0 5 IMPORTANT The upslope tup is saved separately for 2 step and 4 step modes Main current I1 Unit A Setting range 2 170 Factory settings 2 IMPORTANT On welding torches with ...

Page 53: ...s flow lasts for a maximum of 30 seconds Press the button again to stop the gas flow prematurely Turn the adjusting screw on the underside of the pressure regulator until the pres sure gauge shows the desired gas flow rate For longer hosepacks and if condensation forms when the device is left unused in a cold environment purge shielding gas and set the GPU setup parameter to a time value Start wel...

Page 54: ...ition eliminates the risk of contamination of the tungsten electrode and the workpiece Procedure for HF ignition Place the gas nozzle down on the igni tion location so that there is a gap of approx 2 to 3 mm 5 64 to 1 8 in between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece Increase the tilt angle of the torch and actuate the torch trigger according to the mode you have selected The arc ignites witho...

Page 55: ...the workpiece with the tungsten electrode Procedure for igniting the arc using touchdown ignition Place the gas nozzle down on the igni tion location so that there is a gap of approx 2 to 3 mm 5 64 to 1 8 in between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece Actuate the torch trigger Shielding gas flows Gradually tilt the welding torch up until the tungsten electrode touches the workpiece 3 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 56: ... its normal position The arc ignites Carry out welding End of welding Depending on the set mode finish welding by releasing the torch trigger Wait for the set gas post flow and hold welding torch in position over the end of the weld seam 4 5 1 2 ...

Page 57: ...h trigger The settings for the Ignition time out parameter ito are described in the Setup menu lev el 2 section TIG pulsing The welding current set at the start of welding is not always ideal for the welding process as a whole if the current is too low the base material will not melt sufficiently if overheating occurs the liquid weld pool may drip The TIG pulsing function TIG welding with pulsing ...

Page 58: ...modes remains unchanged During this period a pulsed welding current is present that makes the weld pool run togeth er better when two parts are being tacked How the tacking function works Tacking function welding current curve Legend IS Starting current F P Pulse frequency IE End current dcY Duty cycle tup Upslope I G Ground current tDown Downslope I1 Main current 1 F P I1 I G I t tup tdown IS IE ...

Page 59: ...e phase tup Depending on what tAC time has been set the pulsed welding current may continue up to and including the end current phase IE tAC setup parameter set to ON After the tAC time has elapsed welding continues at a constant welding current and any pulsing parameters that may have been set continue to be available IMPORTANT To set a specified tacking time the tAC setup parameter can be combin...

Page 60: ...ent The welding current value is shown in the left hand digital display All the parameter set values that have been set using the adjusting dial are saved until WARNING Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and understood the following documents these operating instructions all the operating instruc...

Page 61: ...adequate to the actually set welding current I1 The HotStart function is not activated HCU 170 The HotStart current is 70 higher then the actually set welding current I1 The HotStart function is activated HCU 200 The HotStart current is adequate twice the actually set welding current I1 The HotStart function is activated the HotStart current is at its maximum HCU 2 x I1 Anti stick func tion As the...

Page 62: ...60 The anti stick function can be activated and deactivated in the Setup menu level 2 sec tion ...

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Page 65: ... Setup menu Setup parameters that have an immediate effect on the welding process Setup parameters needed for making the preliminary settings on the welding system The welding parameters are arranged in logical groups Each of these groups is called up by pressing a different combination of buttons Overview The Setup menu is composed of the following sections Shielding gas setup menu TIG setup menu...

Page 66: ... setup menu The last welding parameter selected is displayed 1 2 Use the left or right Parameter Selection button to select the param eter that you want to change Use the adjusting dial to change the parameter value 1 2 Press the Mode button 1 GPr Gas pre flow time Unit s Setting range 0 0 9 9 Factory settings 0 4 G L Gas low gas post flow time at minimum welding current minimum gas post flow time...

Page 67: ...elding current is exactly half the maximum etc If Aut is set the gas post flow time G H is calculated automatically Gas post flow time as a function of the welding current GPU Gas purger purging of shielding gas Unit min Setting range OFF 0 1 10 0 Factory settings OFF Purging of the shielding gas begins as soon as GPU is allocated a value For safety reasons purging of the shielding gas cannot be r...

Page 68: ...tton to select the param eter that you want to change Use the adjusting dial to change the parameter value 1 2 Press the Mode button 1 SPt Spot welding time Unit s Setting range OFF 0 05 25 0 Factory settings OFF If a value has been set for the SPt setup parameter the operating mode 2 step mode will have the function of the spot welding mode The special spot welding indicator on the control panel ...

Page 69: ... settings OFF The set pulse frequency is also used for the reduced current I2 IMPORTANT If F P is set to OFF the dcY and I G setup parameters cannot be select ed The special pulsing indicator on the control panel remains lit as long as a value has been specified for the pulse frequency Selecting the pulse frequency F P 0 2 Hz to 5 Hz Thermal pulsing out of position welding automated welding 1 kHz ...

Page 70: ...me t E specifies the duration of the end current phase IE IMPORTANT The setup parameter t E only applies to 2 step mode In 4 step mode the duration of the end current phase IE is controlled using the torch trigger see TIG oper ating modes FAC Factory for resetting the welding system Press and hold the Mode button for 2 s to reset the system to the factory settings When the digital display shows Pr...

Page 71: ... set up menu level 2 The last welding parameter selected is displayed 1 2 3 4 Use the left or right Parameter Selection button to select the param eter that you want to change Use the adjusting dial to change the parameter value 1 2 Press the Mode button The power source is now in the TIG setup menu To exit the TIG setup menu press the Mode button again 1 2 SFS Special 4 step mode Unit Setting ran...

Page 72: ...tion and cannot be deactivated The description of the ignition time out function can be found in TIG welding Arc Arc arc break watchdog time until the safety cut out is triggered following an arc break Unit s Setting range 0 1 9 9 Factory settings 2 IMPORTANT The arc break watchdog is a safety function and cannot be deactivated The description of the arc break watchdog function can be found in TIG...

Page 73: ...2 3 Use the left or right Parameter Selection button to select the param eter that you want to change Use the adjusting dial to change the parameter value 1 2 Press the Mode button 1 HCU HotStart current Unit Setting range 0 200 Factory settings 150 Hti Hot current time Unit s Setting range 0 0 2 0 Factory settings 0 5 To obtain optimum welding results it will sometimes be necessary to adjust the ...

Page 74: ...e rod electrode threatens to sink into the weld pool this measure prevents the weld pool solidifying as well as preventing more prolonged short circuiting of the arc This largely prevents the rod electrode from sticking FAC Factory for resetting the welding system Press and hold the Mode button for 2 s to reset the system to the factory settings When the digital display shows PrG the welding syste...

Page 75: ...hange Use the adjusting dial to change the parameter value 1 2 Press the Mode button The power source is now in the Rod electrode setup menu To exit from the Rod electrode setup menu press the Mode button again 1 2 ASt Anti stick Unit Setting range ON OFF Factory settings ON As the arc becomes shorter the welding voltage may drop so far that the rod electrode will tend to stick This may also cause...

Page 76: ...sary to significantly lift the rod electrode away from the workpiece With the Uco parameter the welding voltage can be limited to a value that makes it possible to end the welding process simply by lifting the rod electrode slightly IMPORTANT If the welding process often ends unintentionally during welding set the Uco parameter to a higher value ...

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Page 79: ...again Using a suitable measuring device check that electrically charged parts e g capacitors have been discharged CAUTION Inadequate PE conductor connections can cause serious injury and damage The housing screws provide a suitable PE conductor connection for earthing grounding the housing and must NOT be replaced by any other screws which do not provide a reliable PE conductor connection tS1 xxx ...

Page 80: ...system has tripped Remedy Wait until the power source automatically switches back on after the cooling phase has finished Cause The fan in the power source is faulty Remedy Replace the fan After Sales Service No welding current mains switch is on and indicators are lit up Cause Grounding earthing connection is incorrect Remedy Check the earth ground connection and clamp for correct po larity Cause...

Page 81: ...lding torch Cause Gas solenoid valve is faulty Remedy Replace gas solenoid valve Poor weld properties Cause Incorrect welding parameters Remedy Check the settings Cause Grounding earthing connection is incorrect Remedy Check the earth ground connection and clamp for correct po larity The welding torch becomes very hot Cause The design dimensions of the welding torch are not sufficient for this tas...

Page 82: ...r If a lot of dust has accumulated clean the cooling air ducts Disposal Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations WARNING An electric shock can be fatal Before opening the device Turn the mains switch to the O position Unplug the machine from the mains Prevent it from being switched on again Using a suitable measuring instrument check to make sure that electricall...

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Page 85: ...d electrode 10 140 A Welding current at 10 min 40 C 104 F 35 d c 2 170 A 100 d c 2 120 A Open circuit voltage pulsed 93 V Working voltage TIG 10 1 16 8 V Rod electrode 10 3 25 6 V Striking voltage Up 9 0 kV The arc striking voltage is designed for manual operation Degree of protection IP 23 Type of cooling AF Insulation class A EMC device class in accordance with EN IEC 60974 10 A Overvoltage cate...

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