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Setup Guide
Getting Started
extension cord if the outlet is not near the welder, but be mindful that
there is an additional trip hazard.
To connect the Dongle:
•
Turn on welder power.
•
Switch the Foot Pedal/Transmitter to
“
OFF
”.
•
Locate a magnetic surface on the welder or nearby work surface
and attach the Dongle via the hidden magnet located on the
back side of the dongle housing.
•
Locate the correct Dongle Adapter and connect it to the Dongle
connector.
•
Connect Dongle to machine control/remote terminal of the weld-
er. (This is the normal location for the foot pedal or remote.)
•
Plug Dongle into the power source (100 to 240V). The
“
On
”
LED
should be lit. North American standard is 120V, NEMA 5
-
15R
•
Switch the Foot Pedal/Transmitter to
“
ON
”.
•
The NOVA Wireless pedal is now ready for use.
OPERATION OF THE NOVA WIRELESS PEDAL.
The NOVA wireless pedal operates simply and accurately. It is already
paired with the receiver so it is ready to go when connected and
turned on. The wireless nature of the pedal means that the pedal
operates best by line of site. Large obstructions, walls, and signifi-
cant metal structures in the path of transmission will likely interfere
with pedal operation. After charging initially, and following the
“
Getting Started
”
directions in the previous information, the pedal will
be ready for use.
To operate the wire less pedal:
•
Confirm the welder is turned on.
•
Confirm the dongle is plugged in and receiving power.
•
Confirm the foot pedal has been switched on.
•
Select the
“
Pedal
”
function of your welder, or appropriate setting
that you would use with your welder when using a foot pedal.
•
Select the maximum Amperage you wish to use with the pedal.
•
Set your welder normally as you would with any foot pedal,
including start settings, tungsten diameter etc. for best starts.
•
Press lightly on the pedal until you hear/feel a slight click. This
will start the arc. Pressing further down will increase the Amper-
age. Raising the pedal will decrease the Amperage. You can
continue to modulate the Amperage throughout the entire range
by varying the pedal position.
•
To stop the arc, smoothly raise your foot off the pedal so that it
completely goes back to the pre
-
start position.
•
If you maintain pressure on the pedal, the arc will not terminate
until the pedal is fully released back to the pre
-
start position.
There are a couple of additional pieces of information that will help
you to understand the function of the pedal, transmitter, and receiver.
•
The Dongle includes 3 LED lights. See diagram, next page.
•
The top green LED (1) indicates the dongle is receiving power.
•
The middle LED (2) will light and flash red as the pedal is in
use. (This is used as a diagnostic to confirm the dongle is re-
ceiving signal as well when the pedal is pressed.)
•
The bottom LED (3) will light if the Dongle senses a weak bat-
tery. If this happens stop and charge the battery on the foot
pedal/transmitter as soon as possible. Do not attempt to com-
pletely run down the battery or battery life will be shortened.
•
The Dongle must have a power source. It is not battery operat-
ed. It can be powered by voltage ranging from 100V
-
240V.
•
Unplug the Dongle when not in use. The Dongle does not have
an ON/OFF switch.
DONGLE RECEIVER CONNECTOR
DONGLE ADAPTER
DONGLE/RECEIVER
(MAGNETIC)
DONGLE POWER PLUG