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1 DIRECTIVE

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2 SAFETY

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3 INTRODUCTION

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4 TECHNICAL DATA

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5 INSTALLATION

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5.1

Location

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Mains power supply

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6 OPERATION

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PFC - Power factor correction

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6.2

Connections and control devices

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6.3

Key to symbols

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MMA-welding

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Overheating protection

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6.6

Turning on the power source

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7 CONTROL PANELS

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7.1

Tradestig 150

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Tradestig 220

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8 TIG WELDING

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8.1

Settings

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Symbol and Function explanations TIG

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8.3

Hidden TIG functions

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9 MMA WELDING

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9.1

Settings

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9.2

Symbol and Function explanations MMA

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Hidden MMA functions

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10 WELDING DATA MEMORY

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11 FAULT CODES

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12 MAINTENANCE

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Inspection and cleaning

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13 FAULT-TRACING

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14 ORDERING SPARE PARTS

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15 DISMANTLING AND SCRAPPING

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DIAGRAM

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SPARE PARTS LIST

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ACCESSORIES

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Summary of Contents for Tradestig 150

Page 1: ...GB Valid for serial no 827 xxx xxxx 0460 474 074 100217 Tradestig 150 Tradestig 220 Instruction manual and spare parts list ...

Page 2: ...tion 9 6 6 Turning on the power source 9 7 CONTROL PANELS 9 7 1 Tradestig 150 10 7 2 Tradestig 220 11 8 TIG WELDING 12 8 1 Settings 12 8 2 Symbol and Function explanations TIG 12 8 3 Hidden TIG functions 16 9 MMA WELDING 17 9 1 Settings 17 9 2 Symbol and Function explanations MMA 17 9 3 Hidden MMA functions 18 10 WELDING DATA MEMORY 19 11 FAULT CODES 19 12 MAINTENANCE 20 12 1 Inspection and cleani...

Page 3: ...peration of the welding equipment Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment 1 Anyone who uses the welding equipment must be familiar with S its operation S location of emergency stops S its function S relevant safety precautions S welding 2 The operator must ensure that S no unauthorized person is st...

Page 4: ...ding screen and filter lens and wear protective clothing S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains FIRE HAZARD S Sparks spatter can cause fire Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby NOISE Excessive noise can damage hearing S Protect your ears Use earmuffs or other hearing protection S Warn bystanders of the risk MALFUNCTION Call for expert assistance in the...

Page 5: ... supplied the unit runs a self diagnosis of the LEDs and the display the program version is displayed and in this example the program version is 0 18 The manual describes the use of Tradestig 150 and Tradestig 220 control panel on page 9 For general information about operation and connection see page 8 4 TECHNICAL DATA Tradestig 150 Tradestig 220 Mains voltage 230V 10 1 50 60 Hz 230V 10 1 50 60 Hz...

Page 6: ...rcuit 70 dB A 70 dB A Dimensions l x b x h 418 x 188 x 208 mm 418 x 188 x 208 mm Weight 9 2 kg 9 4 kg Shielding gas max pressure All types intended for TIG welding 5 bar All types intended for TIG welding 5 bar Insulation class transformer H H Enclosure class IP 23 IP 23 Application class Duty cycle The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten minute period that you can weld at a cer...

Page 7: ...ing power source such that its cooling air inlets and outlets are not obstructed 5 2 Mains power supply Check that the welding power source is connected to the correct mains power supply voltage and that it is protected by the correct fuse size A protective earth connection must be made in accordance with regulations Rating plate with supply connection data Recommended fuse sizes and minimum cable...

Page 8: ...e and makes it safer to use with a generator Tradestig can operate with extra long mains cables over 100 m giving you a very larger working radius 6 2 Connections and control devices 1 Connection for the return cable for TIG MMA for the return cable or the welding cable 7 Mains switch 2 Connection for the remote control unit only with Tradestig 220 8 Mains cable 3 Control panel see separate instru...

Page 9: ...on Turn the unit off by turning the switch to the 0 position Whether the mains power supply is interrupted or the power unit is switched off in the normal manner welding data will be stored and is available next time the unit is started 7 CONTROL PANELS When mains power is supplied the unit runs a self diagnosis of the LEDs and the display the program version is displayed and in this example the p...

Page 10: ...iftArct start Choice of 2 stroke or 4 stroke Display of VRD function reduced open circuit voltage is active or inactive Indication of which parameter is shown in the display current A time s or material thickness mm inch Choise for selection of setting parameter material thickness slope down or gas post flow Note The pushbutton is also used for hidden functions see on page 16 GB ...

Page 11: ...ta change with torch trigger switch or connecting remote control unit Display of VRD function reduced open circuit voltage is active or inactive Indication of which parameter is shown in the display current A voltage V time s Choice of current indication A or voltage indication V during welding in the display Indication of selected setting parameter see page 13 The right hand button is also used f...

Page 12: ...ions are hidden Tig functions see description point 8 3 2 These functions cannot be changed while welding is in progress 3 The setting range is depended on the power source used 8 2 Symbol and Function explanations TIG TIG welding TIG welding melts the metal of the workpiece using an arc struck from a tungsten elec trode which does not melt itself The weld pool and the electrode are protected by s...

Page 13: ...rrent Background current Pulse time Time TIG welding with pulsing Pulse time The time the pulse current is on during a pulse period Background current The lower of the two current values in the event of pulsed current Background time Time for background current which along with the time for pulse current gives the pulse period Slope down TIG welding uses slope down by which the current falls slowl...

Page 14: ...as pre flow if used starts when the welding gun trigger switch is pressed The welding process then starts Releasing the trigger switch stops weld ing entirely and starts gas post flow if selected Gas pre flow Slope up Slope down Gas post flow Functions when using 2 stroke control of the welding torch In the 2 stroke control mode pressing the TIG torch trigger switch 1 starts gas pre flow if used a...

Page 15: ... increases the current to the set value with slope up if in use When the trigger switch is pressed in 3 the current returns to the set pilot current with slope down if in use When the trigger switch is released again 4 the arc is extinguished and any gas post flow occurs Material thickness The current is set automatically due to material thickness mm inch To increase or decrease the current push o...

Page 16: ...h 0 inch 1 mm Tradestig 220 Function Settings A gas pre flow 0 5 s b micro pulse 0 OFF 1 ON I min current 0 99 Gas pre flow This controls the time during which shielding gas flows before the arc is struck Micro pulse In order to select micro pulse the machine must be in the pulsed current function The value for pulse time and background current is normally 0 01 2 50 seconds By using the micro puls...

Page 17: ...he setting range is dependent on the power source used 9 2 Symbol and Function explanations MMA MMA welding MMA welding may also be referred to as welding with coated electrodes Striking the arc melts the electrode and its coating forms protective slag Active panel Settings are made from the control panel Remote control unit Settings are made from the remote control unit The remote control unit mu...

Page 18: ...a calmer arc with less spatter Drop welding Drop welding can be used when welding with stainless electrodes The function involves alternately striking and extinguishing the arc in order to achieve better control of the supply of heat The electrode needs only to be raised slightly to extinguish the arc Welding regulator Welding regulator is a type of control that produces a more intense more concen...

Page 19: ...AULT CODES The fault code is used to indicate that a fault has occurred in the equipment It is indicated in the display by an E followed by a fault code number A unit number is displayed to indicate which unit has generated the fault Fault code numbers and unit numbers are shown alternately If several faults have been detected only the code for the last occurring fault is displayed Press any funct...

Page 20: ...g Welding torch The welding torch s wear parts should be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals in order to achieve trouble free welding 13 FAULT TRACING Try these recommended checks and inspections before sending for an authorised service technician Type of fault Corrective action No arc S Check that the mains power supply switch is turned on S Check that the welding current supply and return ...

Page 21: ...s and must be handled according to local environmental regulations Coolant must also be handled according to local environmental regulations Do not dispose of electrical equipment together with normal waste In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electrical equipment that has reached the end ...

Page 22: ...Edition 100217 Diagram 22 bt35e Tradestig 150 ...

Page 23: ...Edition 100217 23 bt35e ...

Page 24: ...Edition 100217 24 bt35e Tradestig 220 ...

Page 25: ...Edition 100217 25 bt35e ...

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Page 27: ...441 883 Tradestig 220 230 V 50 60 Hz with MMA kit Spare parts are to be ordered through the nearest MUREX agency Kindly indicate type of unit serial number denominations and ordering numbers according to the spare parts list Maintenance and repair work should be performed by an experienced person and electrical work only by a trained electrician Use only recommended spare parts ...

Page 28: ... 1 0460 690 003 Sticker Tradestig 150 AA14 5 0366 588 001 Nut AA15 1 Socket 2 pole included in item AA52 29XS4 AA16 1 0457 626 001 Protection cap AA17 1 0460 427 001 Bar plus AA18 1 Nut Included in item AA51 M8 AA19 1 0459 269 002 Gas connection Included in item AA51 AA20 6 0469 381 002 Fast lock nut M5 AA24 2 0366 247 001 Nut Included in AA51 AA25 2 0366 306 003 Spring washer Ø21 15x1 Included in...

Page 29: ...Tradestig 150 Edition 100217 29 bt35maa1 ...

Page 30: ... 20AP1 AC3 0487 005 880 Control board 20AP1 1 0487 005 890 Control board 20AP1 AB4 1 0468 940 005 Thermal switch Socket connector 15XS5 included 15ST2 AB5 1 Diode module See item AB50 15D1 AB6 1 0459 177 001 Inductor 15L1 AB7 1 0459 355 881 Transformer Includes main transformer sockets 15XS4 15XS6 thermal switch 15ST1 15TM1 AB8 1 0460 117 001 Inductor PFC 15L2 AB9 1 0194 158 003 Capacitor 1000 uF ...

Page 31: ...Tradestig 150 Edition 100217 31 bt35mab1 ...

Page 32: ... Ordering no Denomination Notes C AC1 1 0193 054 005 Solenoid valve 230 V AC 10YV1 AC2 1 Nut ML6M MF10x1 AC3 1 0456 496 001 Hose D 9 5 mm L 0 57 metre reinforced PVC AC4 1 0487 028 880 Circuit board TIG 10AP1 AC5 1 0459 258 001 Coil bracket AC6 1 0460 135 001 HF coil 10TV1 10XS1 AC7 1 0460 427 002 Bar Negative ...

Page 33: ...Tradestig 150 Tradestig 220 Edition 100217 33 bt35mac1 ...

Page 34: ...T ground cutter M5x12 AA11 1 Front panel Included in item AA51 AA13 1 0460 690 004 Sticker Tradestig 220 AA14 5 0366 588 001 Nut AA15 1 Socket 2 pole Included in item AA51 and AA52 29XS4 AA16 1 0457 626 001 Protection cap Included in item AA51 AA17 1 0460 427 001 Bar plus AA18 1 Nut Included in item AA51 M8 AA19 1 0459 269 002 Gas connection Included in item AA51 AA20 6 0469 381 002 Fast lock nut ...

Page 35: ...dule Includes items AA1 switch AA2 mains cable with plug cable clamp and one ferrite rings 2L2 AA51 0460 379 891 Front complete Includes items AA11 AA15 AA16 AA18 AA19 AA21 AA22 AA23 AA24 AA25 AA26 AA52 0459 280 892 Cable set Including item AA15 2 pole socket 29XS4 5 pole socket 29XS6 and the wires between them Only TA34 ...

Page 36: ...0 20AP1 AC3 0487 005 880 Control board 20AP1 1 0487 005 890 Control board 20AP1 AB4 1 0468 940 005 Thermal switch Socket connector 15XS5 included 15ST2 AB5 1 Diode module See item AB50 15D1 AB6 1 0459 177 001 Inductor 15L1 AB7 1 0459 355 881 Transformer Includes main transformer sockets 15XS4 15XS6 thermal switch 15ST1 15TM1 AB8 1 0460 117 001 Inductor PFC 15L2 AB9 1 0194 158 003 Capacitor 1000 uF...

Page 37: ...Tradestig 220 Edition 100217 37 bt35mbb1 ...

Page 38: ...p 0460 265 003 Trolley for 5 10 litre gasbottle 0459 366 885 Trolley for 20 50 litre gasbottle 0459 366 886 Trolley for 20 50 litre gasbottle 0460 330 880 Welding cable kit Tradestig 150 Return cable kit Tradestig 150 Welding cable kit Tradestig 220 Return cable kit Tradestig 220 0700 006 898 0700 006 899 0700 006 900 0700 006 901 ...

Page 39: ...nd current 0459 491 880 Remote control unit M1 10Prog CAN Choice of on of 10 programs MIG MAG voltage deviation TIG and MMA current deviation 0459 491 882 Remote control unit AT1 CAN MMA and TIG current 0459 491 883 Remote control unit AT1 CF CAN MMA and TIG rough and fine setting of current 0459 491 884 Remote cable CAN 4 pole 12 pole 5 m 10 m 15 m 25 m 0 25 m 0459 544 880 0459 554 881 0459 554 8...

Page 40: ...Murex Welding Products Ltd Hanover House Queensgate Britannia Road Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 7TF England Please ensure that this Operating Manual is available to the user of the equipment ...

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