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Adjustable* Hot Start
The IMS TIG 131 HF DC Hot Start is adjustable (between 0 and 60%) within the limit of 130A, and IMS 161 HF DC
up to 160 A. THE IMS TIG 200FV has a limit of 200 A on 230V, and 120 A on 110V.
1- Press and hold the “Hot Start” button.
2- Select the wanted Hot Start.
n.b. : the display "HI" indicates that the Hot Start is at the maximum setting.
Adjustable Arc Force (
TIG 200 only)
The Arc Force is adjustable (between 0 and 100%) within the limit of 200A on 230V, 120A on 110V.
1- Press and hold the “Arc Force” button
2- Select the required setting
TIG WELDING
Select Start Function
Select LIFT or HF function.
TIG LIFT:
Contact start
(for the environments sensitive to HF disturbances)
1- Touch the work-piece with the electrode
2- Press the trigger on the torch
3- Lift the electrode.
HF TIG : high frequency start without contact
Trigger behaviour
Compatible Torches
IMS TIG 131
IMS TIG 161
IMS TIG 200
Nb: The TIG 200 automatically detects the type of torch that is connected. (Suitable for various kinds of TIG torches:
trigger, single command, dual command, dual potentiometer)
2T mode
3-
Press and hold the trigger : pre-gas, up slope, welding
4-
Release trigger : down slope, post-gas
NB: For dual control torches and dual potentiometer
command “up / warm current” and potentiometer active,
command "low / cold current" inactive
4T mode
1-
Press trigger : pre-gas, followed by start. In order to make
positionning the electrode easier, a low 10 Amp current is supplied,
acting like a light beam. (=Adjust to Ideal Position)
2-
Release trigger : up slope until the displayed instruction, welding
3-
Press trigger : down slope until 10A (for a good closure of the crater)
4- Release trigger : stops the current, post-gas
.
NB: For dual control torches and dual potentiometer
command “up / warm current” and potentiometer active,
command "low / cold current" inactive