Paton PRO-160, User Manual

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PATON PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General 70
2. Start-up 73
2.1 Intended use 73
2.2 Space requirements 73
2.3 Power connection 74
2.4 Connecting the mains plug 74
3. Manual metal arc (MMA) welding 75
3.1 Welding process cycle - MMA 75
3.2 “ Hot-Start ” function 75
3.3 “ Arc-Force ” function 76
3.4 “ Anti-Stick ” function 77
3.5 Current-voltage characteristic slope control function 77
3.6 Short-arc welding function 78
3.7 No-load voltage reduction unit function 78
3.8 Pulse current welding function 78
4. Tungsten-arc inert-gas (TIG) welding 79
4.1 Welding process cycle - TIG-LIFT 80
4.2 TIG-LIFT arc striking function 80
4.3 Welding current build-up function 81
4.4 Pulse current welding function 81
5. Metal-arc inert-gas welding/Metal active gas welding (MIG/MAG) 82
5.1 Welding process cycle – MIG/MAG 84
5.2 Inductance function 84
5.3 Beginning of welding voltage build-up function 84
5.4 End of welding voltage reduction function 85
5.5 Pulse voltage welding function 85
6. Configuring the unit 86
6.1 Switching to the required function 87
6.2 Switching to the required welding mode 87
6.3 Reset all functions of the welding mode used 87
6.4 Change program number in current welding mode 87
7. General list and sequence of functions 88
8. Generator operation 90
9. Care and maintenance 90
10. Storage 90
11. Transportation 91
12. Scope of supply 91
13. Safety rules 91
14. Warranty obligations 96