Part No. 729-110-040 Rev. 1.41 | June 2016
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CONTENTS
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 7
1.1
Unit Description ........................................................................................................... 7
1.2
Welding Method ........................................................................................................... 7
1.3
Operational Sequence ................................................................................................. 8
1.4
Ceramic Ferrules ......................................................................................................... 8
1.5
N550c Arc Charger™ Technical Data .......................................................................... 9
1.5.1
Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 10
2
Delivery & Transport ............................................................................................ 11
2.1
Package & Dispatch ....................................................................................................11
2.2
Inspection of Incoming Materials .................................................................................11
2.3
Storage .......................................................................................................................11
2.4
Transport ....................................................................................................................12
2.5
Operating Location......................................................................................................13
3
Connection & Installation..................................................................................... 14
3.1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................................14
3.2
Connection .................................................................................................................15
3.3
Input Power Connection ..............................................................................................16
3.3.1
Connection of Welding Cable ....................................................................................... 18
3.3.2
Connection of Gun Control Cable ................................................................................. 18
3.3.3
Dual Connection of Work piece Ground Cable ............................................................. 18
3.3.4
Connection of Work piece ............................................................................................. 19
3.4
Arc Blow Effect ...........................................................................................................19
3.5
Short-Cycle & Drawn Arc Welding Connection Diagram .............................................21
4
Control & Display Elements ................................................................................. 23
4.1
Front Panel Controls & Displays .................................................................................24
5
Operation ............................................................................................................... 26
5.1
Advice on Stud Welding ..............................................................................................26
5.2
Basic Procedure .........................................................................................................27
5.3
Weld Parameters ........................................................................................................27
5.3.1
Setting Current & Reading Current Display .................................................................. 27
5.3.2
Setting Time & Reading Time Display .......................................................................... 28
5.3.3
Lift Distance & Plunge Distance Diameters .................................................................. 28
5.3.4
Calibrate Gun Drop Time F31 ....................................................................................... 28
Summary of Contents for ArcCharger N550C DOMESTIC
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