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When a remote potentiometer is connected, the
output control on the Flextec and the remote act as
a master/slave config- uration. Use the output
control dial on the Flextec 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 than controls the amperage from
minimum to this pre-set maximum.
SMAW
This weld mode is a constant current (CC) mode
featuring continuous control from 15 – 425 Amps.
It is intended for the SMAW stick welding processes
and arc gouging. The mode can also be used for TIG
operation without changing modes (as long as Hot
Start=0 and Arc Control=(-10). Values of Hot Start
greater than 0 will result in a higher current arc start.
Values of Arc Control greater than the minimum setting
of (-10) will result in a higher output that yhe intended
preset value).
Hot Start
- The Hot Start control regulates the starting
current at arc initiation. Hot Start can be set to ‘0” and
no additional current is added at arc start. Increasing
from 0 to 10 will increase the additional current (relative
to the preset current) that is added 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 and shallow penetration. The maximum setting
(+10) will produce a "crisp" arc and will minimize
electrode sticking with deeper penetration.
Weld Terminals On/Remote
– Set to “On” so the
machine is in the ready to weld state. Setting the
machine to “On” enables the machine OCV.
Voltage Display
– 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
– 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 12-pin or 14-pin connectors), the output is
controlled through the Output Control dial on the front of
the Flextec 350x CE . Set this switch to ‘Remote’ when
an external potentiometer/control is connected.
When a remote potentiometer is connected, the
output control on the Flextec and the remote act as
a master/slave config uration. Use the output
control dial on the Flextec 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 than 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.
Hot Start
– Rotate from the ‘0’ position to the ‘10’
position to provide more energy during the start of a
weld.
Arc Control
– The Arc Control regulates pinch effect.
At the minimum setting (-10), minimizes pinch and
results in a soft arc. Low pinch settings are preferable
for welding with gas mixes containing mostly inert
gases as well as aluminum alloys. At the maximum
setting (+10), maximizes pinch effect and results in a
crisp arc. High pinch settings are preferable for welding
FCAW and GMAW with CO2.
Weld Terminals On/Remote
When set to the ‘ON’ position, the weld terminals
are at OCV (open circuit voltage) and ready to
weld. This selection is used for across the arc wire
feeders. The 12-pin connector remote input is used