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MP200DVILCD

OWNER’S MANUAL

11/2018

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other

basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.

Summary of Contents for MP200DVILCD

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 11 2018 WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury ...

Page 2: ...diffuser cover are considered consumable items and are not covered under warranty 1 Year Accessories Warranty Parts and Labor on MIG gun parts except those listed under normal wear items cables regulator and plasma torch except those listed under normal wear items are covered for 1 year Any shipping related to warranty repair is the responsibility of the customer 3 Year Welder Warranty The 3 year ...

Page 3: ...te this equipment Make sure the area is clean dry and ventilated Do not operate the welder in humid wet or poorly ventilated areas Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local state and national codes Always be aware of your work environment Be sure to keep other people especially children away from you while welding Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the ...

Page 4: ...ons are a hazard so secure the ground lead before welding Wear dry protective apparel coat shirt gloves and insulated footwear Insulate yourself from the work piece Avoid contacting the work piece or ground Do not attempt to repair or maintain the welder while the power is on Inspect all cables and cords for any exposed wire and replace immediately if found Use only recommended replacement cables ...

Page 5: ...s Do not operate an electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive materials are present Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet of the welding arc If removal is not possible tightly cover them with fireproof covers Take precautions to ensure that flying sparks do not cause fires or explosions in hidden areas cracks or areas you cannot see Keep a fire extinguisher close in the cas...

Page 6: ...s Do not touch or handle PC board without being properly grounded with a wrist strap Put PC board in static proof bag to move or ship Do not put hands or fingers near moving parts such as drive rolls or fan WARNING Breathing welding fumes exposes you to chemicals including chromium hexavalent compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Al...

Page 7: ...s hose for easy connection for MIG welding plus a weld cable and electrode holder for DC stick welding Directly connect this unit to a 230V NEMA 6 50R receptacle or attach the supplied 120V adapter cord to operate off of 120V power It is designed to weld materials as thin as 24 gauge all the way up to 3 8 in a single pass Add the optional Spool Gun MATEZFSG2 for welding aluminum with 4 spools of a...

Page 8: ...ction Adjustment Selector Knob is used by the operator to interact with the LCD Synergic Control It is used to selection and adjustment of welding processes materials and selections within the LCD Synergic Control screen LCD SYNERGIC CONTROL The LCD Synergic Control sets and operates the welder based on selections the operator makes in weld process and material selections WELDING VOLTAGE CONTROL T...

Page 9: ...power source voltage is less than 215 volts AC or greater than 240 volts AC 2 POWER REQUIREMENT 120V AC single phase 120V 110 130V 50 60 HZ fused with a 20 amp time delayed fuse or circuit breaker is required DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT if the ACTUAL power source voltage is less than 110 volts AC or greater than 130 volts AC a When connecting this unit to 120V power connect the 120V adapter cord to t...

Page 10: ... drive roller the number stamped on the drive roller for the wire size you are using should be facing you Push the Drive Roller onto the Drive Roller Shaft f Reinstall the Drive Roller knob and tighten clockwise g Close the door to the welder drive compartment Electrical Shock Electric shock can kill Always turn the POWER switch OFF and unplug the power cord from the AC power source before install...

Page 11: ...ding end of the wire secured on the edge of the spool DO NOT UNHOOK IT AT THIS TIME Figure 3 iv Place the spool on the spool hub so the wire will pull off the bottom of the spool The welding wire should always come off the bottom of the spool into the drive mechanism Figure 4 Figure 4 v The welder can use either 4 inch or 8 inch spools See Figure 5 for additional reference The wing nut controls th...

Page 12: ...l result in tangled wire and feeding problems ix Cut off any bent portion of the wire using a wire cutter x Loosen the tension adjusting knob holding the drive tension arm in place and lift the tension arm up off the drive roller xi Insert the wire into the inlet guide tube and feed it across the drive roller and into the torch assembly about six inches Make certain that the welding wire is actual...

Page 13: ... the end of the nozzle more than 1 4 inch xxiv Turn the welder ON 6 SETTING THE DRIVE ROLL TENSION Arc flash can injure eyes To reduce the risk of arc flash make certain that the wire coming out of the end of the torch does not come in contact with the work piece ground clamp or any grounded material during the drive tension setting process or arcing will occur a Press the trigger on the torch b T...

Page 14: ... 3 Gas Pressure Gauge 4 Regulator 5 Gas Flow Adjuster 6 Gas Hose Connection 7 Gas Cylinder Figure 6 iv Connect the other end of the gas hose to the gas hose connection on the supplied regulator flow gauge Use a wrench to snug up the connection v Before installing the regulator it is good practice to make certain no debris is in the gas bottle connection Rotate the bottle so the gas connection is n...

Page 15: ...IG welding Refer to the set up chart inside the wire feed compartment Mild Steel Use 75 Argon and 25 CO2 for reduced spatter and reduced penetration for thinner materials DO NOT USE Argon gas concentrations higher than 75 on steel The result will be extremely poor penetration porosity and brittleness of weld Mild Steel Use CO2 for deeper penetration but increased spatter A CO2 regulator adapter wi...

Page 16: ...the negative weld output connection for MIG welding If welding with self shielded flux core connect the ground cable to the positive weld output connection and move the Weld Power Cable to the negative weld output connection 6 Follow the Wire Feed Welding Set up instructions in the Operating section SPOOL GUN ASSEMBLY 1 This unit is set up to accept an Optional Spool gun 2 The Optional Spool Gun h...

Page 17: ...he weld power connection through the weld cable access opening in the front of the machine Figure 10 Figure 10 5 Open the wire compartment door 6 Connect the gas connection quick connector to the gas connector 1 on the back panel of the wire compartment 7 Connect the weld power connection to the bolt on the top of the MIG connector 2 8 Connect the 5 Pin trigger connector to the 5 Pin receptacle on...

Page 18: ...the Input Power Switch on the welder is turned ON 1 Remove the ground cable and the electrode holder from the weld output connections Install the ground cable to the positive weld output connection Figure 8 2 Secure the ground clamp to the work piece 3 Connect a regulator to a bottle of ARGON gas Then connect the gas connection from the TIG torch to the regulator 4 Connect the TIG torch weld cable...

Page 19: ...ter s power cord and the power source receptacle Make sure the POWER switch is OFF when connecting your welder s power cord directly to a properly grounded 230 VAC 60 HZ Single Phase 50 Amp input power supply Or when using the supplied 120V adapter connect the 120V Adapter to a properly grounded 120V 20 Amp input power supply 1 UNDERSTANDING THE FRONT PANEL Reference Description 1 Home Start Butto...

Page 20: ...e MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB until BRIGHTNESS screen is displayed ii Push in the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB iii To change selection Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to selected desired screen brightness iv Push in the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to confirm your selection g SOFTWARE VERSION i Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB...

Page 21: ...B to fine turn voltage 6 You can adjust other parameters a Press the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB Wire Speed will no longer be highlighted but will have a box around it Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to go through other options Press the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to adjust the highlighted Option ii MIG Stainless Steel Choose this option if you are weld...

Page 22: ...OB to select your wire diameter Press the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to confirm your selection 040 or 045 are ran the same Only 045 wire diameter is recommended when not using a spool gun To run other wire sizes of aluminum wire without a spool gun use the MIG MANUAL setup iii Use the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to select the thickness of material to be welded Press the ...

Page 23: ... to weld 1 Use the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to fine tune wire feed speed 2 Use the VOLTAGE CONTROL KNOB to fine turn voltage vi You can adjust other parameters 1 Press the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB Wire Speed will no longer be highlighted but will have a box around it Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to go to other options Press the MULTI FUNCTION AD...

Page 24: ...st other parameters a Press the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB Wire Speed will no longer be highlighted but will have a box around it Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to go through other options Press the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to adjust the highlighted Option c Saving A MIG Program i Your MIG welding programs can be saved and called up at a later time ...

Page 25: ...ut Connection ii Connect the Ground Cable to the Negative Weld Output Connection e This machine is now set to weld f AMPERAGE Adjustment Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB i Counter Clockwise to decrease amperage ii Clockwise to increase amperage 1 Note that you will only be able to adjust the amperage to within the available welding range Keep in mind that this amperage range is di...

Page 26: ... screen 5 DC LIFT START TIG WELDING SET UP a Press the START BUTTON b Turn the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB until the LIFT TIG screen is displayed c Push in the MULTI FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT SELECTION KNOB to confirm your selection d Follow the display set up i Connect the TIG torch to the Negative Weld Output Connection ii Connect the Ground Cable to the Positive Weld Output Connection e ...

Page 27: ...s to work best for you 3 POSITION OF THE TORCH TO THE WORK PIECE There are two angles of the torch nozzle in relation to the work piece that must be consider when welding a Angle a can be varied but in most cases the optimum angle will be 60 degrees the point at which the torch angle is parallel to the work piece If angle A is increased penetration will increase If angle A is decreased penetration...

Page 28: ...n Use the wire speed control to slightly increase or decrease the heat and penetration for a given voltage setting by increasing or decreasing the wire speed slightly Repeat this tune in procedure if you select a new voltage setting a different wire diameter or a different roll of wire 4 WELDING TECHNIQUES EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE EYES AND SKIN Prolonged exposure to th...

Page 29: ...and wider the finished weld bead b Types of Welding Beads As you become more familiar with your new welder and better at laying some simple weld beads you can begin to try some different weld bead types The STRINGER BEAD is formed by traveling with the torch in a straight line while keeping the wire and nozzle centered over the weld joint See following figure The WEAVE BEAD is used when you want t...

Page 30: ...tter puddle control and allow slower rates of travel speed to achieve deeper penetration When vertical welding angle B see HOLDING THE TORCH is usually always kept at zero but angle A will generally range from 45 to 60 degrees to provide better puddle control The OVERHEAD POSITION is the most difficult welding position Angle A see HOLDING THE TORCH should be maintained at 60 degrees Maintaining th...

Page 31: ...multiple pass weld The illustrations in the following figure show the sequence for laying multiple pass beads into a single V butt joint NOTE WHEN USING SELF SHIELDING FLUX CORE WIRE it is very important to thoroughly chip and brush the slag off each completed weld bead before making another pass or the next pass will be of poor quality Fillet Weld Joints Most fillet weld joints on metals of moder...

Page 32: ...p piece of metal and the arc is directed through the hole to penetrate into the bottom piece The puddle is allowed to fill up the hole leaving a spot weld that is smooth and flush with the surface of the top piece Select the wire diameter heat setting and tune in the wire speed as if you were welding the same thickness material with a continuous bead iii The LAP SPOT METHOD directs the welding arc...

Page 33: ...120V Adapter to a properly grounded 120V 20 Amp input power supply 1 SETTING UP THE WORK PIECE a Welding positions There are two basic positions for welding Flat and Horizontal Flat welding is generally easier faster and allows for better penetration If possible the work piece should be positioned so that the bead will run on a flat surface b Preparing the Joint Before welding the surface of work ...

Page 34: ... rod or heat setting required for every situation The type and thickness of metal and the position of the work piece determine the electrode type and the amount of heat needed in the welding process Heavier and thicker metals require more amperage It is best to practice your welds on scrap metals which match the metal you intend to work with to determine correct heat setting and electrode choice S...

Page 35: ...tice welds should be done on scrap metal that can be discarded Do not attempt to make any repairs on valuable equipment until you have satisfied yourself that your practice welds are of good appearance and free of slag or gas inclusions a Holding the electrode The best way to grip the electrode holder is the way that feels most comfortable to you Position the electrode to the work piece when strik...

Page 36: ...sp cracking sound eggs frying To lay a weld bead only two movements are required downward as the electrode is consumed and in the direction the weld is to be laid as in the following figure c Types of weld bead The following paragraphs discuss the most commonly used arc welding beads The stringer bead is formed by traveling with the electrode in a straight line while keeping the electrode centered...

Page 37: ... holding an arc has been learned the next step is learning how to run a good bead The first attempts in practice will probably fall short of acceptable weld beads Too long of an arc will be held or the travel speed will vary from slow to fast see following A Weld speed is too fast B Weld speed is too slow C Arc is too long D Ideal weld A solid weld bead requires that the electrode be moved slowly ...

Page 38: ... supply Or when using the supplied 120V adapter connect the 120V Adapter to a properly grounded 120V 20 Amp input power supply EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE EYES AND SKIN Prolonged exposure to the welding arc can cause blindness and burns Never strike an arc or begin welding until you are adequately protected Wear flame proof welding gloves a heavy long sleeved shirt trouse...

Page 39: ...ch the installed tungsten electrode 8 3 Twist the torch to make contact between the work piece and the tungsten 8 4 Lift torch away from the work piece about 1 8 inch 8 5 Move down the joint to be welded by pushing the torch 8 6 Insert filler metal in the leading edge of the weld puddle as needed ...

Page 40: ...tion Indicator is on The internal temperature is too high Leave power on and let the fan cool the unit Output will continue when the unit has cooled Input power voltage is too high or too low Meter input power voltage This unit must be used with input voltage that ranges from 230V AC plus or minus 15 Cooling fan is damaged Replace the cooling fan Wire Drive Motor does not turn Wire feed speed cont...

Page 41: ...RCH STICK WELDING selector switch is in the STICK position Welding Arc is unstable excessive spatter The contact tip is too large Make certain the correct contact tip is installed Torch liner is plugged Clear or replace torch liner No shielding gas Connect shielding gas supply and turn shielding gas on MIG torch is not correctly installed and shielding gas is not transferring to the arc Remove and...

Page 42: ...Page of 45 1812367 12 42 MAIN CIRCUIT CHART ...

Page 43: ...Page of 45 1812367 12 43 SPARE PARTS LIST ...

Page 44: ...0120 Hinge 2 17 165200044 Front Bezel 1 18 165200045 LCD control panel 1 19 105200136 Rapid socket 2 20 105200059 MIG Torch Connector 1 21 105500041 Ground Clamp with Cable 1 22 105200057 MIG Weld Power Cable 1 23 105200061 MIG gun 1 24 165200046 Potentiometer knob small 1 25 165200047 Potentiometer knob big 1 26 105200322 Panel support plate 1 27 105200323 Wire Feeder Mounting Bracket 1 28 105200...

Page 45: ...Page of 45 1812367 12 45 Distributed by Matco Tool 4403 Allen Road Stow OH 44224 ww w m a t c o t o o l s c o m Made in China to Matco specifications ...

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