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Basic Modes of Operation
SMAW
This weld mode is a constant current (CC) mode
featuring continuous control from 15 – 815 amps (for
Flextec™650) and from 15 – 500 amps (for
Felxtec™450). It is intended for the SMAW stick welding
processes and arc gouging.
Output Control Local/Remote –
When the control is
set to
“LOCAL” (no remote potentiometer/control
plugged into the 6 pin or 14 pin connectors), the output
is controlled through the Output Control Dial on the front
of the FLEXTEC™450&650. Set this switch to
“REMOTE” when an external potentiometer/control is
connected.
•
When a remote potentiometer is connected, the
output control on the FLEXTEC™450&650 and the
remote act as a master/slave configuration. Use the
control dial on the FLEXTEC™450&650 to set the
maximum welding current. The remote will control
output from minimum to the pre-set maximum.
Hot Start -
The Hot Start control regulates the starting
current
at arc initiation. Hot Start can be set to
“0”
(for
Flextec™650) and “Off” (for Felxtec™ 450) and no
additional current is added at arc start. For Flextec™
650: increasing from
0
to
10
will increase the additional
current (relative to the preset current) that is added at
arc initiation.
For Flextec™ 450 When set to the “
On
”
position, additional current (relative to the preset current)
at arc initiation
Arc Control -
The Arc Control regulates the Arc Force to
adjust
the short circuit current. The minimum setting
(-10)
will produce a "soft" arc and will produce minimal
spatter. The maximum setting (+10) will produce a
"crisp" arc and will minimize electrode sticking.
Weld Terminals On/Remote
– Set to “ON” and the
machine is
in the ready to weld state.
Voltage Display Meter –
This display will display three
dashed
lines when the machine is in the idle state. This
indicates that voltage is not settable in this weld mode.
While output is enabled, the actual welding voltage will
be displayed. After welding, the meter holds the actual
voltage value for 5 seconds. Output adjustment while in
the "hold" period results in the "prior to operation"
characteristics stated above. The displays blink
indicating that the machine is in the "hold" period.
Output Control Dial
•
When the Local/Remote is set to “LOCAL”, this dial
sets the welding amperage.
•
When the Local/Remote is set to “REMOTE”, this
dial sets the maximum welding amperage. The
remote potentiometer controls the amperage from
minimum to this pre-set maximum.
Amperage Display Meter –
This display will display the
pre-set welding current when the machine is in the idle
state. After welding, the meter holds the actual
amperage value for 5 seconds. Output adjustment while
in the "hold" period results in the "prior to operation"
characteristics stated above. The displays blink
indicating that the machine is in the "hold" period.
GTAW
This weld mode is a constant current (CC) mode
featuring continuous control from 10 – 815 amps (for
flextec™ 650) and 10 – 500 amps (for Flextec™ 450). It
is intended for the GTAW tig welding processes.
Hot Start -
The Hot Start control regulates the starting
current
at arc initiation. For Flextec™650 a setting of
+10 results in the most positive arc ignition
For Flextec
450 can be set to “OFF” and no additional current is
added to arc start. When set to the “
On
” position,
additional current (relative to the preset current) at arc
initiation
Arc Control –
This control is not used in the GTAW
mode.
Weld Terminals On/Remote
•
When set to the “ON” position, the weld terminals
are at OCV (open circuit voltage) and ready to weld.
•
When set to the “remote” position, output is enabled
through a remote trigger.
Voltage Display Meter –
This display will display three
dashed
lines when the machine is in the idle state.
This indicates that voltage is not settable in this weld
mode. While output is enabled, the actual welding
voltage will be displayed. After welding, the meter holds
the actual voltage value for 5 seconds. Output
adjustment while in the "hold" period results in the "prior
to operation" characteristics stated above. The displays
blink indicating that the machine is in the "hold" period.
Amperage Display Meter –
This display will display the
pre-set welding current when the machine is in the idle
state. After welding, the meter holds the actual
amperage value for 5 seconds. Output adjustment while
in the "hold" period results in the "prior to operation"
characteristics stated above. The displays blink
indicating that the machine is in the "hold" period.
Output Control Local/Remote –
When the control is
set to
“LOCAL” (no remote potentiometer/control
plugged into the 6 pin or 14 pin connectors), the output
is controlled through the Output Control Dial on the front
of the FLEXTEC™ 650&450. Set this switch to
“REMOTE” when an external potentiometer/control is
connected.
•
When a remote potentiometer is connected, the
output control on the FLEXTEC™ 450&650 and the
remote act as a master/slave configuration. Use the
control dial on the FLEXTEC™ 450&650 to set the
maximum welding current. The remote will control
output from minimum to the pre-set maximum.
Output Control Dial
•
When the Local/Remote is set to “LOCAL”, this dial
sets the welding amperage.
•
When the Local/Remote is set to “REMOTE”, this
dial sets the maximum welding amperage. The
remote potentiometer controls the amperage from
minimum to this pre-set maximum.
CV-Gas
This weld mode is a constant voltage (CV) mode
featuring continuous control from 10 to 45 volts. It is
intended for the GMAW, FCAW-GS, MCAW welding
processes and arc gouging.