Paton ProMIG-200, User Manual

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PATON ProMIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General 92
2. Start-up 96
2.1 Intended use 96
2.2 Space requirements 96
2.3 Power connection 96
2.4 Connecting the mains plug 97
3. Manual metal arc (MMA) welding 97
3.1 Welding process cycle - MMA 98
3.2 “Hot - Start” function 98
3.3 “Arc - Force” function 98
3.4 “Anti - Stick” function 99
3.5 Current-voltage characteristic slope control function 100
3.6 Short-arc welding function 100
3.7 No-load voltage reduction unit function 100
3.8 Pulse current welding function 100
4. Tungsten-arc inert-gas (TIG) welding 101
4.1.1 Welding process cycle - TIG-LIFT 103
4.1.2 TIG-LIFT arc striking function 103
4.1.3 Welding process cycle - TIG-2T 104
4.1.4 TIG-2T torch button function 105
4.1.5 Welding process cycle - TIG-4T 105
4.1.6 TIG-4T torch button function 106
4.2 Shielding gas pre-purge function 107
4.3 Shielding gas post-purge function 107
4.4 Pre-current function (pilot arc) 107
4.5 Crater filling current function 107
4.6 Welding current build-up function 107
4.7 Welding current ramp-down function 107
4.8 Pulse current welding function 108
5. Metal-arc inert-gas welding/Metal active gas welding (MIG/MAG) 109
5.1 Welding process cycle - MIG/MAG-2T 111
5.1.1 2T torch button function 111
5.2 Welding process cycle - MIG/MAG-4T 112
5.2.1 4T and alt.4T torch button function 112
5.3 Inductance function 113
5.4 Shielding gas pre-purge function 113
5.5 Shielding gas post-purge function 113
5.6 Beginning of welding voltage/feed speed build-up function 113
5.7 End of welding voltage/feed speed ramp-down function 114
5.8 Pulse voltage welding function 114
5.9 Motor ON/OFF function 115
6. Selecting and configuring unit functions 116
6.1 Switching to the required function 116
6.2 Switching to the required welding mode 117
6.3 Reset all functions of the welding mode used 117
6.4 Changing the program number in the current welding mode 117
7. General list and sequence of functions 117
8. Generator operation 121
9. Care and maintenance 121
10. Storage 121
11. Transportation 122
12. Scope of supply 122
13. Safety rules 122
14. Warranty obligations 128