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OPERATION
oVerVieW oF oPeration
The CrossLinc Remote will power up when the work clip is
connected to the workpiece and the output studs of the welding
power source are ON. Once it is powered up, the remote will
establish a CrossLinc connection with the power source. When
the connection is established, the CrossLinc LED will light green
and workpoint will be displayed on the remote. Now the remote is
ready for use and the power source output can be adjusted using
the control knob.
An example of the display when ready for use is shown below:
FIGURE B.2
In this case the current is set for 240 amps.
If the remote displays a negative sign before the setpoint, it
indicates that the remote is connected for negative polarity.
Once a CrossLinc connection is established, the remote overrides
the Local setting of the power source, even if is set in “Local”
control mode. Then, when the remote is disconnected, the power
source will return to the local setting after 15 seconds.
If Arc Hours display is enabled (see setup menu for instructions on
how to enable), then the accumulated arc hours will be displayed
for 5 seconds after startup. The time will be in the format HH.MM
as shown in the example below. In the example, the accumulated
arc time is 12 hours and 33 minutes.
FIGURE B.3
When the arc time reaches 99.59, it will roll over to 00.00 and
start counting again.
carbon arc GouGinG
CrossLinc technology allows the user to switch between welding
and gouging easily, without returning to the power source. In
order to gouge, use the following setup instructions:
1. Set the Local/Remote output switch on the power source to
“Local”, with the CrossLinc Remote disconnected.
2. Adjust the output control knob on the power source to the
desired gouging output level. (Example: 700A)
3. Connect the CrossLinc Remote with stick electrode holder and
turn the weld terminals ON. At this point, the CrossLinc
Remote will take over output control.
4. Adjust the CrossLinc Remote to the desired welding output
level. (Example: 125A for 1/8” E7018 stick welding).
5. Continue to weld with the CrossLinc Remote connected,
adjusting the output on the remote as required.
6. When gouging is required, disconnect the CrossLinc Remote
and replace it with an arc gouging torch.
7. Once the CrossLinc Remote is disconnected, the power
source will return to the output setting from the output control
knob on the power source. In this example, 700A.
8. Gouge at 700A for as long as is desired.
9. When gouging is complete, reconnect the CrossLinc Remote,
and it will take over output control again.
NOTE: The same weld mode must be used for both gouging and
welding with this procedure. For example, if stick welding is
being done, gouging must be performed in SMAW mode.
FIGURE B.4
12
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33
240
CROSSLINC
™
REMOTE
Arc Gouging Torch
Electrode Holder
Disconnect for
Gouging
Output Control Switch :
Local
Mode Switch:
SMAW
Local Output Setting:
Gouging Amps
Weld Terminals Switch (If Present):
ON