GYS 062054, Manual

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PROTIG 161 DC HF
EN
I N V E R T E R
W E L D E R
JOB
A
A
TIG SPOT
The grey areas are not useful for this mode.
• TIG DC - Advanced menu
It is possible to set the Start and Stop stages of the welding cycle.
START
STOP
%T_PULSE
These advanced settings can be accessed by pressing the during 3 seconds until
SET and UP are displayed.
Once the button is released, use the knob to select «SET» from the dropdown menu
and confirm by pressing the
button.
The knob enables access to these settings :
Parameter Description Setting
I_Start (ISA) Ignition phase current 10% - 200% (12% by default)
T_Start (tSA) Iginition phase duration 0s - 10sec (0sec by default)
I_Stop (ISo) Stop phase current 10% - 100% (12% by default)
T_Stop (tSo) Stop phase duration 0s - 10sec (0sec by default)
%T_Pulse (dcY)
Time balance of the hot current (I) of the pulsation
(access only by TIG DC Pulse)
20% - 80% (50% by default)
The setting to modify can be selected by pressing the button. Once the modification is set with the main knob (I), it can be confirmed by pressing
the button. The advanced settings menu can be exited with «ESC».
CHOICE OF THE IGNITION TYPE
TIG HF: non-contact high-frequency ignition
TIG LIFT : Arcing by contact (for environments where HF is not desirable).
TIG
HF
1 2 3
1- Place the torch in the welding position above the part (distance of about 2-3 mm
between the electrode tip and the part).
2- Press the torch trigger (the arc starts without contact using High Frequency
impulsions).
3- The initial welding current circulates, the welding carries on according to the
welding cycle.
TIG
LIFT
1 2
3
1- Position the torch nozzle and electrode tip on the part and press the torch button.
2- Tilt the torch until a distance of about 2-3 mm separates the tip of the electrode
from the part. The arc starts.
3- Put the position back into position to start the welding cycle.
Warning: Increasing the length of the torch or earth return cables beyond the maximum length specified by the manufacturer will increase the risk
of electric shock.