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Restore Factory Setting 

 

Trim 

 

Check Mark 

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Information 

kW

 

Power in kW 

 

Resignation Mark 

 

Setup Menu 

 

Cold Feed 

 

Wave Controls 

 

Switch Off Output 
Voltage 
MMA/TIG only) 

 

Gas Purge 

 

Brightness Level 

 

Switch On Output 
Voltage 
(MMA/TIG only) 

 

Error 

 

Lock / Unlock 

A

 

Welding Current 

 

USB Memory 
(PF46 only) 

 

Locked 

min

m

 

Wire Feed Speed 
in [m/min] 

 

USB Memory 
is connected 
(PF46 only) 

 

Unlocked 

min

in

 

Wire Feed Speed 
in [in/min] 

 

ESCape Button 

 

Set Passcode 

V

 

Welding Voltage 

 

Confirm Button 

Summary of Contents for K14138-1

Page 1: ...IM3054 05 2017 REV03 PF26 OPERATOR S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp z o o ul Jana III Sobieskiego 19A 58 263 Bielawa Poland www lincolnelectric eu...

Page 2: ...ine K14138 1 PF26 conforms to the following directives 2014 35 EU 2014 30 EU and has been designed in compliance with the following standards EN 60974 5 2013 EN 60974 10 2014 20 04 2016 Piotr Spytek O...

Page 3: ...nal Features 5 Guide s Marking Interface 7 Interface Description 9 Welding Parameters Bar 9 Welding Program Choice 11 User Settings 12 The Settings and Configuration Menu 17 USB Memory 27 Welding SMAW...

Page 4: ...g Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage 5 500A 113Vdc or Vac peak DIMENSION Weight Height Width Length 15 2 kg 380 mm 220 mm 590 mm WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE WIRE DIAMETER WFS Range Drive Rolls Drive ro...

Page 5: ...surement Personal medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids Check the electromagnetic immunity for equipment operating in or near the work area The operator must be sure that all equipment in t...

Page 6: ...or creates electric and magnetic fields EMF EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers and welders having a pacemaker shall consult their physician before operating this equipment CE COMPLIANCE Thi...

Page 7: ...he machine Location and Environment This machine will operate in harsh environments However it is important that simple preventative measures are followed to assure long life and reliable operation Do...

Page 8: ...usted 11 Set Control Type of welding procedure and welding settings is changed by this Control 12 Right Button Confirm change Figure 2 13 Gas Connector Connection for gas line WARNING The welding mach...

Page 9: ...aximum 15kg spools Accepts plastic steel and fiber spools onto 51mm spindle Also accepts Readi Reel type spools onto included spindle adapter WARNING Be sure that wire spool case has to be completely...

Page 10: ...User Settings Background Settings GTAW PULSE FCAW G FCAW GS Process Pinch Background Current GTAW PULSE GMAW P Process Select Function of Gun Trigger 2 Step 4 Step Background Current STT GMAW P Proce...

Page 11: ...old Feed Wave Controls Switch Off Output Voltage MMA TIG only Gas Purge Brightness Level Switch On Output Voltage MMA TIG only Error Lock Unlock A Welding Current USB Memory PF46 only Locked min m Wir...

Page 12: ...ers Bar enables Welding Program change Wave Control Value change The gun s trigger function change GMAW GMAW P FCAW STT GTAW only Add or hide functions and welding parameters User Settings Table 3 SMA...

Page 13: ...ulse On Pulse only UltimArc except for Pulse On Pulse The function of the gun s trigger change User Settings Table 9 Non synergic STT Welding Parameters Bar factory settings Welding Process Choice Pea...

Page 14: ...ghlight the Welding Program Number Note The list of available programs depends on the power source 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 STD CV Figure 9 Confirm the select press the Right Button 12 If a user does not know t...

Page 15: ...ns had to be added to the Welding Parameters Bar 27 To add the Parameter or Function to the Welding Parameters Bar 27 Access to the User Settings see the Figure 11 Use the Set Control 11 to highlight...

Page 16: ...51 Figure 17 Preflow Time adjusts the time that shielding gas flows after the trigger is pulled and prior to feeding Factory default Preflow Time is set at 0 2 seconds Adjust range from 0 seconds to...

Page 17: ...OFF 17 78 OFF M t1 t2 Figure 22 The Start Procedure controls the WFS and Volts or Trim for a specified time at the beginning of the weld During the start time the machine will ramp up or down from the...

Page 18: ...tored Confirm the select press the Right Button 12 To recall the Welding Program from The User Memory Note Before using the Welding Program had to be assigned to the user memory Add the User Memory ic...

Page 19: ...10 Note The Setting and Configuration Menu icon cannot add to the Welding Parameters Bar 27 To go to the Setting and Configuration Menu from the User Settings Menu Access to the User Settings Menu Use...

Page 20: ...ccess to the Configuration Menu Memory Limits Note The Limits can be set only for the programs stored in the user memory The limits can be set for Welding Current Wire Feed Speed WFS Welding Voltage W...

Page 21: ...unction to the Right Button To the Right Button 12 can assign Icon Description PF44 PF46 Disabled OFF factory default Crater Procedure Rub in WFS Wave Controls Recall the Program stored in the User Me...

Page 22: ...12 is pressed the Crater Interface Settings will be shown on the display The Brightness Level Enables the Brightness Level Adjust range from 0 to 10 Lock Unlock Can lock unlock Icon Description PF44...

Page 23: ...vent accidental changes the User Passcode may set up The User Passcode locks access to the Lock Menu In that case to change the Lock Settings the User Passcode needs to be set The default passcode is...

Page 24: ...Set Control 11 to highlight the Restore Factory Settings icon 1 2 3 Figure 49 Press the Set Control 11 The Configuration Menu is shown on the display Use the Set Control 11 to highlight the Parameter...

Page 25: ...n A B will be made The following methods can be used to remotely change the selected procedure External Switch default Dual Procedure selection may only be performed by the Cross switch gun or remote...

Page 26: ...tungsten touches the work Gas flow will continue when the arc is broken until the Postflow time expires When machine output on off is controlled via an arc start switch or foot Amptrol gas will begin...

Page 27: ...ne output will not be turned off if an arc is not established nor will output be turned off if an arc is lost The trigger can be used to hot feed the wire default If a value is set the machine output...

Page 28: ...saved on a power cycle but will be reset to False P 84 Pwr Src Select Power Source Select this option is only for the LADI interface It selects the analog power source that is connected P 95 User int...

Page 29: ...is locked All MSP Options Unlocked factory default All adjustable parameters on the Mode Select Panel are unlocked All MSP Options Locked All Controls and buttons on the Mode Select Panel are locked S...

Page 30: ...11 to highlight the Check Mark icon Figure 53 Press the Right Button 12 to confirm the USB Memory Stick selectrion Use the Set Control 11 to highlight the Save icon Figure 54 Press the Right Button 12...

Page 31: ...o confirm the USB Memory selection Use the Set Control 11 to highlight the load data icon from the USB Memory Stick Figure 60 Select the file name with the data to be loaded into interface Highlight t...

Page 32: ...the input power ON Set the SMAW welding program 1 2 or 4 Note The list of available programs depends on the power source Set the welding parameters The welding machine is now ready to weld By applying...

Page 33: ...lding Program gouging Process Program Gouging 9 Note The list of available programs depends on the power source For 9 program can set Gouging current 9 Switch on switch off the output voltage on the o...

Page 34: ...limeters contact ignition and lift ignition By applying the principle of occupational health and safety at welding welding can be begun For 3 program can set Welding current 9 Switch on switch off the...

Page 35: ...c is narrower more stable Reduces the amount of heat input to the weld Reduces distortions Increases welding speed Note Adjust range depend on the power source A 0 3 35 0 0 3 Figure 69 Background Curr...

Page 36: ...raight as possible when loading electrode through cable WARNING Never use defected gun Check gas flow with Gas Purge Switch 19 GMAW and FCAW GS process Close the wire drive door Close the spool wire c...

Page 37: ...t arc welding Increasing Pinch Control greater than 0 0 results in a crisper arc more spatter while decreasing the Pinch Control to less than 0 0 provides a softer arc less spatter Adjust range from 1...

Page 38: ...tes if the voltage is above or below the ideal voltage Preset voltage above ideal voltage v 23 5 Preset voltage at ideal voltage v 25 9 Preset voltage below ideal voltage v 27 8 Additionally can manua...

Page 39: ...e waveform parameters to maintain good welding characteristics Trim 10 is used as a secondary control the value of parameter in the upper right side of display 26 The Trim setting adjusts the arc leng...

Page 40: ...rc Control value the arc is tight stiff for high speed sheet metal welding Adjust range from 10 to 10 Factory default UltimArc is OFF M 10 0 10 0 OFF OFF Figure 77 1 2 3 Figure 78 1 UltimArc Control 1...

Page 41: ...t side of display 26 The Trim setting adjusts the arc length Trim is adjustable from 0 50 to 1 50 1 00 is the nominal setting Increasing the Trim value increases the arc length Decreasing the Trim val...

Page 42: ...d Reduces distortions Increases welding speed Note Adjust range from 10 to 10 The frequency controls the spacing of the ripples in the weld Frequency less than 0 0 Wide weld and ripple spacing slow tr...

Page 43: ...at input much easier without overheating or burning through and distortion is minimized STT is also ideal for Open root welding Welding on thin materials Welding on parts with poor fit up During STT w...

Page 44: ...ange from 0 to 10 A OFF 10 0 OFF A Figure 86 TailOut provides additional heat into the weld without increasing the arc length or the droplet size Higher tailout values improve wetting and may give fas...

Page 45: ...di Reel can be installed but the applicable adapter must be purchased The applicable adapter can be purchased separately see Accessories chapter Wire Spool Type S300 BS300 Loading WARNING Turn the inp...

Page 46: ...ke sure that the locking nut is tightened Wire Spool Type B300 Loading WARNING Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool Figure 94 Turn the inpu...

Page 47: ...Unscrew the locking nut of the sleeve Load the spooled wire on the sleeve such that the spool turns clockwise when the wire is fed into the wire feeder Make sure that the spindle brake pin 38 goes in...

Page 48: ...the wire comes out of the threaded end Or the Cold Inch Gas Purge Switch 19 can be used keep in Cold Inch position until the wire comes out of the threaded end When trigger or the Cold Inch Gas Purge...

Page 49: ...Maintenance WARNING For any repair operations modifications or maintenance it is recommended to contact the nearest Technical Service Center or Lincoln Electric Repairs and modifications performed by...

Page 50: ...r any customer s particular purpose with respect to such information or advice As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any respon sibility for updating or correcting any such info...

Page 51: ...oes not exceed duty cycle limit of the machine Check the setup for proper air flow around and through the system Check that the system has been properly maintained including removal of accumulated dus...

Page 52: ...r is not listed Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your...

Page 53: ...ch LT 26 G 180A DC 130A AC 35 4m FL060583010 FLAIR 600 Gouging torch with mounted lead 2 5m E H 400A 70 5M Welding cable with electrode holder to SMAW process 5m Roll Kit For Solid Wires KP14150 V06 0...

Page 54: ...ooled gun LGP 420 G 350A 60 3m 4m 5m K10413 55PHD xM Water cooled gun LGP 550 W 500A 100 3m 4m 5m K10413 ALUPHD 4M Water cooled gun LGP S2F ALU 500A 100 4m K10429 36 xM Gas cooled gun LGS 360 G 320A 6...

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