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INVERTEC V310-T AC/DC

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IM958

February, 2008

INV

ERT

V31

0-T

AC/

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

10943

• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •

Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com

• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part.

NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT

READING

THIS

MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT.

And,

most

importantly, think before you act
and be careful.

Summary of Contents for INVERTEC IM958

Page 1: ...ectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Copyright Lincoln Global Inc Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind However...

Page 2: ...WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of...

Page 3: ...er for cooling 3 h Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both...

Page 4: ...easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site sp...

Page 5: ...appropri s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paiss...

Page 6: ...ation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing grounding the welding circuit see Note In other cases it could involve construct...

Page 7: ...ng Cables The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together running at or close to floor level Equipotential Bonding Bonding of all metallic components in...

Page 8: ...pecially important when identifying the correct replacement parts On Line Product Registration Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet For faxing Complete the f...

Page 9: ...ce Overview and Operation B 3 Dynamic LCD Display B 4 B 5 B 6 Welding Parameter B 7 User Menu Set Up Parameters B 8 Set Up Menu Parameters Optional Cool Arc 35 Water Cooler B 9 B 10 Tips For Improved...

Page 10: ...18 0V 100 TIG 220A 18 8V 60 310A 22 4V 25 190A 27 6V 100 STICK 210A 28 4V 60 270A 30 8V 30 200A 18 0V 100 TIG 220A 18 8V 60 310A 22 4V 25 190A 27 6V 100 STICK 210A 28 4V 60 270A 30 8V 30 Maximum Open...

Page 11: ...over ings are free of cuts and cracks that allow high frequency leakage Cables with high natural rub ber content such as Lincoln Stable Arc better resist high frequency leakage than neoprene and other...

Page 12: ...cedures can cause radio or TV interference prob lems RECONNECT PROCEDURE The Invertec V310 T AC DC auto reconnects to 208V 230V or 460V supply Fuse the input circuit with time delay fuses or delay typ...

Page 13: ...gs must comply with the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles UL498 The product is considered acceptable for use only when an attachment plug as specified is properly attached to the supply co...

Page 14: ...C welding connect the electrode cable which is connected to the electrode holder to the output terminal and the work cable which is connected to the work clamp to the output termi nal Insert the conne...

Page 15: ...ing cable insula tion 3 Slide rubber boot onto cable end The boot end may be trimmed to match the cable diameter Use soap or other nonpetroleum based lubricant to help slide the boot over the cable if...

Page 16: ...at can per form the following types of welding with excellent results TIG AC with square sinusoidal and triangular waveforms TIG DC with high frequency or Touch Start TIG Starting Stick DC Stick AC WE...

Page 17: ...l1 Power Switch is in the O Off position and therefore there are electrically live parts inside the power source Carefully follow the instructions given in this manual FIGURE B 1 1 Supply cable 2 Gas...

Page 18: ...to show that output voltage is present above the limit Note The green VRD on light will illuminate in TIG mode until the output is triggered even when VRD is disabled Also note that enabling VRD to r...

Page 19: ...e last selected parameter and begin the sequential scroll from that parameter Three Sequence Diagram types exist STICK See Figure B 4a TIG See Figure B 4b Pulse TIG See Figure B 4c 2 The Parameter Dis...

Page 20: ...me Depressing the arc start switch again causes the output to ramp down to the finish current level over the downslope time Finally releasing the arc start switch causes the arc to go out Refer to Fig...

Page 21: ...ation display will change to reversed text indicating that the current memory parameters are active Normal Display Reversed Display Unselected Selected Saving to Memory Press and hold Memory Save Butt...

Page 22: ...ent Finish Current Min Current Upslope Downslope Spot Time Max Current Pulse Frequency Background Current Peak Time Postflow AC Frequency AC Balance Hot Start Arc Force Parameter Symbol unit Sec Amps...

Page 23: ...ckground current shown in Figure B 7a the change is made by the mode push button In this example you can toggle between set ting background current as either a or as absolute amperage Other parameters...

Page 24: ...B 7 Parameter Number 0 1 3 8 10 17 307 306 307 214 215 101 998 999 201 500 552 553 554 Description Set Up menu Exit Reset All Parameters Start Current Set Unit Bi Level Current 2 Set Unit Pulse Backgr...

Page 25: ...Arc 35 water cooler is designed to operate in communication with the V310 T AC DC Refer to the Cool Arc 35 operator manual for installa tion instructions and a complete description of its operation W...

Page 26: ...Incremental setting If start power is set within the incremental range mode the machine tries to start electrode positive at a relative setting of 1 If the arc fails to establish it will repeat the s...

Page 27: ...H STARTER KITS K2266 1 TIG Mate 17 Air Cooled TIG Torch Starter Pack One complete easy to order kit pack aged in its own portable carrying case Includes PTA 17 torch parts kit Harris flowmeter regulat...

Page 28: ...connection for both gas and welding current K1622 4 Twist Mate adapter for Water Cooled TIG torches Adapter for PTW 18 and 20 Torches TIG Torch Parts Kits Parts kits are available for the TIG torches...

Page 29: ...gh voltage during power on condi tions This voltage is dangerous and must be dis charged before the machine can be serviced Discharging is done automatically by the machine each time the power is swit...

Page 30: ...oln Authorized Field Service Facility If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility HOW TO USE...

Page 31: ...lusions Insufficient penetration Sticking Porosity Cracks 1 Long arc 2 High current 1 Fast movement of the electrode away from piece 1 Poor cleanliness or distribution of the Welding passes 2 Improper...

Page 32: ...CTION Oxidation Tungsten inclusions Porosity Hot cracking 1 lnsufficient gas 2 No protection on the back side 1 lncorrect electrode sharpening 2 Electrode too small 3 Operating failure contact of the...

Page 33: ...supply plug or cable 3 Internal fuse blown 4 Input voltage not within range 1 Incorrect setting up of the welding parameters 2 Low mains supply voltage 1 E01 E02 E03 DISPLAYED and the yellow control...

Page 34: ...ecessary to remove the cause and exit the safety mode depressing the exit key button on the UI ALARM ID CODES E01 E02 E03 E10 E11 E19 E14 E15 E18 E17 E20 E21 E22 E27 E28 E29 E38 E39 E40 E43 E44 E99 Te...

Page 35: ...all machines covered by this manual The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels If the diagram is illegible write to the Service Department...

Page 36: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y...

Page 37: ...te Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentac...

Page 38: ...and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Pr...

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