A-5
INSTALLATION
ACTIV8X™
recoMMenDeD electroDe anD WorK cable
siZes For arc WelDinG
(See Table A.1)
Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for
different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the
distance from the welder through work and back to the welder
again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for
the purpose of minimizing cable drop.
triGGer connector
There is one circular connector for the gun trigger on the front of
the Activ8X™
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
•
Do not touch electrically live parts.
WARNING
RECOMMENDED CABLE SIZES (RUBBER COVERED COPPER - RATED 167°F OR 75°C)**
Amperes
PERCENT
DUTY CYCLE
CABLE SIZES FOR COMBINED LENGTHS OF ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
0 to 50Ft.
(0 to15m)
50 to 100Ft.
(15 to 30m)
100 to 150 Ft.
(30 to 46m)
150 to 200 Ft.
(46 to 61m)
200 to 250 Ft.
(61 to 76m)
200
60
2
2
2
1
1/0
200
100
2
2
2
1
1/0
225
20
4 or 5
3
4 or 5
1
1/0
225
40 & 30
3
3
3
1
1/0
250
30
3
3
3
1
1/0
250
40
2
2
2
1
1/0
250
60
1
1
1
1
1/0
250
100
1
1
1
1
1/0
300
60
1
1
1
1/0
1/0
350
100
2/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
350
60
1/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
400
60
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
400
100
3/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
500
60
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
** Tabled values are for operation at ambient temperatures of 104°F(40°C) and below. Applications above 104°F(40°C) may require cables
larger than recommended, or cables rated higher than 167°F(75°C).
TABLE A.1
Picture
Function
Pin
Wiring
5 PIN TRIGGER
CONNECTOR FOR
PUSH-ONLY GUNS.
A
15 VOLT SUPPLY
B
NOT USED
C
TRIGGER
D
83% WFS SWITCH
E
15 VOLT SUPPLY
A
E
C
B
D
