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2-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions

A

Amperage

Voltage Input

S

Suitable For

Areas Of

Increased Shock

Hazard

Shielded Metal

Arc Welding

(SMAW)

V

Volts

Increase/Decreas

e Of Quantity

Single Phase

Static Frequency

Converter-Transfo

rmer-Rectifier

Output

Negative

Positive

Hz

Hertz

Gas Input

High Temperature

Direct Current

Line Connection

Percent

X

Duty Cycle

U

1

Primary Voltage

I

2

Rated Welding

Current

I

1eff

Maximum

Effective Supply

Current

Remote

U

2

Conventional

Load Voltage

Alternating

Current

U

0

Rated No Load

Voltage (Average)

I

1max

Rated Maximum

Supply Current

Lift-Arc Start

(GTAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc

Welding (GTAW)

Process

TIG (GTAW)

Pulse

Arc Striking

without Contact

(HF and Impulse)

On

Off

Pre Flow And 

Post Flow Time

%

Initial Amps And

Final Amps

Look under  unit

for label

Initial Slope Time

Final Slope Time

A

b

Amps Background

Set-Up

Single Phase

Notes

Summary of Contents for STH 160

Page 1: ...ription TIG GTAW Welding Stick SMAW Welding OM 260311E 2019 03 Arc Welding Power Source STH 160 And STH 160 L File TIG GTAW CE For product information Owner s Manual translations and more visit www Mi...

Page 2: ...ucts Please take time to read the Safety precautions They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite We ve made installation and operation quick and easy With Miller you...

Page 3: ...ating 12 SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 12 4 1 Remote 6 Receptacle Information 12 4 2 Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes 13 4 3 Weld Output Terminals 13 4 4 Electrical Service Guide 14 4 5 Connec...

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Page 5: ...06 95 EC Low Voltage 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2011 65 EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Standards IEC 60974 1 2012 Arc W...

Page 6: ...l exposure is below the Exposure Limit Values ELVs YES NO for health effects at the standardized configurations if NO specific required minimum distances apply Occupational exposure is below the Expos...

Page 7: ...electrically hazardous conditions are present in damp locations or while wearing wet clothing on metal structures such as floors gratings or scaffolds when in cramped positions such as sitting kneelin...

Page 8: ...ot possible tightly cover them with approved covers D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal D Be alert that weldi...

Page 9: ...o move unit be sure forks are long enough to extend beyond opposite side of unit D Keep equipment cables and cords away from moving vehicles when working from an aerial location D Follow the guideline...

Page 10: ...George Carter Way Suite 103 Chantilly VA 20151 phone 703 788 2700 website www cga net com Safety in Welding Cutting and Allied Processes CSA Standard W117 2 from Canadian Standards Association Standar...

Page 11: ...tion Safe37 2017 04 Wear dry insulating gloves Do not touch electrode with bare hand Do not wear wet or damaged gloves Safe2 2017 04 Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself from wo...

Page 12: ...ses Use ear protection and button shirt collar Use welding helmet with correct shade of filter Wear complete body protection Safe38 2012 05 Become trained and read the instructions before working on t...

Page 13: ...rent Line Connection Percent X Duty Cycle U1 Primary Voltage I2 Rated Welding Current I1eff Maximum Effective Supply Current Remote U2 Conventional Load Voltage Alternating Current U0 Rated No Load Vo...

Page 14: ...n on con necting input power This equipment will deliver rated output at an ambient air temperature up to 104 F 40 C Model Input Power Single Phase AC Rated Welding Output Welding Amperage Range Max O...

Page 15: ...supply system There can be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those locations due to con ducted as well as radiated disturbances This equipment does not comply with IE...

Page 16: ...here gasoline or volatile liquids are present see NEC Article 511 or CEC Section 20 1 Line Disconnect Device Locate unit near correct input power supply Movement Location And Airflow 1 18 in 460 mm 18...

Page 17: ...STH 160 L Max Output 160 A STH 160 L Min Output 4 A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 DC VOLTAGE V 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Stic...

Page 18: ...ranty 0 50 100 150 200 250 10 100 STH 160 STICK 50 20 30 DUTY CYCLE WELD AMPERES STH 160 L STICK STH 160 STH 160 L TIG SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Remote 6 Receptacle Information 6 Socket Socket Inform...

Page 19: ...Cycle mm2 AWG 10 100 Duty Cycle mm2 AWG 100 20 4 20 4 20 4 30 3 35 2 50 1 60 1 0 60 1 0 150 30 3 30 3 35 2 50 1 60 1 0 70 2 0 95 3 0 95 3 0 200 30 3 35 2 50 1 60 1 0 70 2 0 95 3 0 120 4 0 120 4 0 Thi...

Page 20: ...perating Fuses 3 Min Input Conductor Size In AWG mm2 4 10 6 14 2 5 Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet Meters 124 38 66 20 Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG mm2 4 10 6 14 2 5 Reference 20...

Page 21: ...OM 260311 Page 15 4 5 Connecting 1 Phase Input Power For 230 VAC Tools Needed 956142809_1 6_B 956142809_2 6_B 2 1 L1 L2 1 GND PE Earth Ground 6 5 3 4 7...

Page 22: ...nd L2 to dis connect device line terminals 7 Over Current Protection Select type and size of over current protec tion using Section 4 4 fused disconnect switch shown Close and secure door on disconnec...

Page 23: ...in to max of the front panel setting with the remote control When a foot or finger remote control is con nected remote trigger is enabled only in the TIG mode Amperage adjustment is controlled by the...

Page 24: ...Hot Start Setting Use Hot Start to increase output amper age at the start of a weld to help prevent electrode sticking To change Hot Start setting proceed as follows While in the set up menu press and...

Page 25: ...le Connect work clamp to positive weld out put terminal If desired connect a remote control to the remote control receptacle Turn power on Allow time for unit to com plete its start up cycle Press and...

Page 26: ...Flow Adjust Typical flow rate is 15 CFH cubic feet per hour 7 1 liters per minute Make sure flow adjust is closed when opening cylinder to avoid damage to the flowmeter 4 Gas In Fitting Connect hose...

Page 27: ...de tected for more than three seconds Press and hold Pro cess Set Up Adjustment con trol to re enter set up mode While in the set up mode to change between 2T and 4T proceed as fol lows Press and hold...

Page 28: ...lt is 40 percent min 10 percent or minimum value set during initial set up max 90 percent or maximum value set dur ing initial set up 7 Slope Up Time Use control select amount of time that it takes to...

Page 29: ...rage is the highest welding amperage allowed to occur in the pulse cycle Weld penetration varies directly with peak amperage The default value 50 A 8 Background Current Ab Use Background Amps control...

Page 30: ...t control or hand control Hold electrode to workpiece for 1 2 seconds and slowly lift electrode Arc is formed when electrode is lifted Normal open circuit voltage is not present be fore tungsten elect...

Page 31: ...OM 260311 Page 25 SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Figure 6 1 Circuit Diagram For STH 160 And STH 160 L 956142812 D...

Page 32: ...1 7 244862 Screw M5 8 x 12 Soc Hd torx Stl Pld Sems Piloted 1 8 208498 Receptacle Twist Lock Power 1 9 208612 Receptacle Twist Lock Power Gas 1 10 PC4 057084161 Circuit Board Led Switch 1 11 15611807...

Page 33: ...er 1 29 PC6 057084164 Circuit Board Filter 1 30 058021155 Xfmr HF 1 31 056001007 Shaft M10 32 F M5x75 1 32 156005163 Plate Front Upper Pcb Support 1 33 156033037 Cover Switch 1 34 058066079 Electrode...

Page 34: ...Notes 229895 MATERIAL THICKNESS GAUGE...

Page 35: ...or for a minimum of one year whichever is greater Induction Heating Power Sources Coolers and Electronic Controls Recorders Motor Driven Guns w exception of Spoolmate Spoolguns Positioners and Contro...

Page 36: ...ry Zip Postal Code Please complete and retain with your personal records Owner s Record Always provide Model Name and Serial Style Number Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you Welding Suppl...

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