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POWER WAVE  F355i (CE)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

For use with machines Code 10997, 11252

IM799-A

January, 2005

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.

DO

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.

POWER W

AVE F355i 

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Summary of Contents for POWER WAVE F355I

Page 1: ...hought ful operation on your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act...

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: ...cal earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water for coo...

Page 4: ...vent the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic...

Page 5: ...i 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 paisse pan t...

Page 6: ...of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized is for use with other Linc...

Page 7: ...ectromagnetic Compatibility EMC product standard for arc welding equipment 1 1 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC that are taking place The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the prem...

Page 8: ...ation below for future reference This information can be found on your machine nameplate Product _________________________________________________________________________________ Model Number ________...

Page 9: ...ntrols B 2 B 3 Nominal Procedures B 3 Fringe Procedures B 3 Making a Weld B 3 Welding Adjustment B 3 Constant Voltage Welding B 4 Pulse Welding Pulse on Pulse GMAW B 4 Power Mode B 5 _________________...

Page 10: ...rackets 21 06 535mm Voltage 380 400 415 Phases 3 3 3 300Amps 32Volts 100 23 22 22 350Amps 34Volts 60 28 27 26 Line Cord 10mm2 10mm2 10mm2 Fuse size 40A 40A 40A POWER WAVE F355i INPUT CURRENT OUTPUT CA...

Page 11: ...mm beyond the equipment on all sides STACKING POWER WAVE F355i can not be stacked TILTING Place the machine directly on a secure level surface or on a recommended undercarriage The machine may topple...

Page 12: ...ad 21 see Work Voltage Sensing in the following paragraph A 3 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE F355i CE A 3 OUTPUT CABLES CONNECTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Connect a work lead of sufficient size and length between t...

Page 13: ...speed high torque gear is installed on the feeder To change Gear ratio see Power Feed 10 R Instruction Manual A 4 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE F355i CE A 4 Enable the voltage sense leads as follows TABLE...

Page 14: ...front access panel Adjust the DIP switches as necessary Replace the panel and screws and restore power Control Board DIP Switch switch 1 Object Instance LSB 1 see table 1 switch 2 Object Instance MSB...

Page 15: ...for two or more guns from only one regulator If an anti spatter system is in use then each gun must have its own anti spatter system I O RECEPTACLE SPECIFICATIONS 14 Pin Robotic Wire Feeder Connector...

Page 16: ...with multiple welding procedures typically including GMAW GMAW P and FCAW for a variety of materials including mild steel stainless steel cored wires and aluminum The POWER WAVE F355i CE is recommend...

Page 17: ...r power is turned on or if the system configuration is changed during operation Non recoverable system fault If the PS Status light is flashing any combination of red and green errors are present in t...

Page 18: ...is if at all MAKING A WELD The serviceability of a product or structure utiliz ing the welding programs is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder user Many variables beyond the control of...

Page 19: ...current for a soft arc good for out of position welding See Figure B 3 FIGURE B 3 Current Time CURRENT WAVE FORM PULSE PULSE WELDING Pulse welding procedures are set by controlling an overall arc len...

Page 20: ...de two variables need to be set Wire Feed Speed Power Mode Trim Setting up a Power Mode procedure is similar to set ting a CV MIG procedure Select a shielding gas appropriate for a short arc process F...

Page 21: ...K1796 Coaxial Welding Cable Requires Adapter K2176 1 K2176 1 Twist mate to Lug Adapters Welding Cable Connectors K852 70 1 0 2 0 CABLE K852 95 2 0 3 0 CABLE COMPATIBLE LINCOLN EQUIPMENT Power Feed 10...

Page 22: ...weld performance To ensure optimal performance the calibration of output Voltage and Current should be checked yearly CALIBRATION SPECIFICATION Output Voltage and Current are calibrated at the fac to...

Page 23: ...SIBLE CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause gener...

Page 24: ...nking Green Alternating Green and Red Steady Red Blinking Red Meaning System OK Power source communicating normal ly with wire feeder and its components Occurs during a reset and indicates the POWER W...

Page 25: ...g Software Contact the Service Department for instructions on reloading the Welding Software Excessive Primary current present May be related to a short in the main transformer or output rectifier Low...

Page 26: ...an etc 1 Contact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service facility for technical assis tance 1 Make certain that fuses or breakers are properly sized See Installation section of this manua...

Page 27: ...ned After machine has cooled reduce load duty cycle or both Check for material blocking intake or exhaust louvers 3 DC Bus PC board thermostat has opened check for excessive load on 40VDC supply 1 Inp...

Page 28: ...exceeded and the machine has phased back to protect itself 2 Adjust procedure or reduce load to lower current draw from the machine 1 Input voltage may be too low limiting output capability of the pow...

Page 29: ...played on the Power Feed 10 vs actual current measured via exter nal meter 5 Check the actual voltage dis played on the Power Feed 10 vs actual voltage measured via exter nal meter 6 Check the actual...

Page 30: ...80 415V H5 H6 H2 H3 H4 AUXILIARY TRANSFORMER H1 7 2 3 8 9 4 6 1 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 609 602 611 607 901 903 804 903 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 802 806 801 BRIDGE INPUT _ A B F C D _ 901 P R I IN P R I O U T P...

Page 31: ...FORMER H1 7 2 3 8 9 4 6 1 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 609 602 611 607 901 903 804 903 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 802 806 801 BRIDGE INPUT _ A B F C D _ 901 P R I IN P R I O U T P R I O U T P R I IN S E C OUTPUT RECTI...

Page 32: ...tem Electrode Positive CV Pulse Configuration shown SEE SECTION A 4 Power Wave Power Feed Wire Feeder Interconnections POWER WAVE F355i COMMUNICATION INTERFACE OPTIONAL K2436 1 NOT ON CODES 10997 OR B...

Page 33: ...F 4 DIMENSION PRINT F 4 POWER WAVE F355i CE M19982 A 14 64 40 10 06 17 20 25 15 27 60 3 37 81 51...

Page 34: ...NOTES POWER WAVE F355i CE...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...e 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 mentaci...

Page 37: ...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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