Oerlikon CITOTIG 315, Operator'S Manual

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TIG Welding (GTAW)
This machine does not include a TIG torch necessary for
TIG welding, but one may be purchased separately.
Refer to the accessories section for more information.
Connect the torch cable to
the torch terminal of the
machine and the work
clamp to the work piece
terminal. Insert the
connector with the key
lining up with the keyway
and rotate approximately ¼ turn clockwise. Do not over
tighten. Finally, connect the gas hose from the TIG torch
to the gas connector (B) on the front of the machine. If
necessary, an extra gas connector for the fitting on the
front of the machine is included in the package. Next,
connect the fitting on the back of the machine to a gas
regulator on the cylinder of gas to be used. The required
fittings are included in the package. Connect the TIG
torch trigger to the trigger connector (A) on the front of
the machine.
TIG Welding with a Water Cooled Torch
A cooling unit can be applied to the Machine:

COOLER-4
If a COOLER unit listed above is connected to the
Machine, it will be automatically turned ON and OFF in
order to ensure the torch cooling. When Stick welding
mode is used the cooler will be OFF.
This machine does not include a cooled TIG torch, but
one may be purchased separately. Refer to the
accessories section for more information.
WARNING
The Machine is provided with an electrical connection for
the COOLER unit on its rear side. This socket is ONLY
for the connection of the COOLER unit listed above.
WARNING
Before connecting the cooler unit to the Machine and
operate, read and understand the Instruction Manual
supplied with the cooling unit.
WARNING
Connect and disconnect the cooler with the unit switched
OFF.
Remote Control Connection
Refer to the accessories section for a list
of remote controls. If a remote control is
used, it will be connected to the remote
connector on the front of the machine.
The machine will automatically detect the
remote control, turn on the REMOTE LED, and switch to
remote control mode. More information on this mode of
operation will be given in the next section.
WIRELESS
Unit can manage
also a remote device
wireless. To accept
this part an auxiliary
supply connector to
supply wireless
device is put on the
front of the unit. This supply connector is protect by a
plastic cover. See accessory section for details on
wireless part number.
Rear Panel
A. Power Switch: It turns
ON / OFF the input
power to the machine.
B. Input cable: Connect it
to the mains.
C. Fan: Do not obstruct
or filter the fan inlet.
The “F.A.N.” (Fan As
Needed) feature
automatically turns
OFF/ON the fan.
When the Machine is
turned ON the fan is
turned ON only for the
startup time (few
seconds). The fan will
start with welding operations and will continue to run
whenever the Machine is welding. If the Machine
doesn’t weld for more than 10minutes, it will go in
Green Mode.
Green Mode
The Green Mode is a feature that puts the machine
in a stand-by condition:

The output is disabled

The fans are speed down

Only the Power ON LED remains ON.

Display show the dash char
This reduces the amount of dirt that can be drawn
inside the Machine and the power consumption.
To restore the Machine restart to weld or push the
TIG trigger or push any buttons in the front panel or
turn the encoder knob.
NOTE : If a COOLER TIG torch cooling unit is
connected to the machine, it will be turned ON/OFF
by the Green Mode feature based also on COOL
option. See Menu SYS section for more details.