Paton STANDARDTIG-160, User Manual

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PATON StandardTIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
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1. GENERAL
PATON StandardTIG-160/200/250/270-400V/350-400V argon-arc digital inverter rectifiers are
designed for direct-current manual metal arc (MMA), tungsten-arc inert-gas (TIG) welding and metal-arc
inert-gas welding/metal active gas welding (MIG/MAG) in an environment of shielding gases and mixtures.
The advantages of using a fully digital control method in this unit are that there are no disadvantages inherent
in multifunctional systems made based on analogue control systems, which by definition are always
configured for a specific mode, and all other modes, as additional ones, have control disadvantages.
However, in a fully digital system, the control board has absolutely all the assets of the source, within its full
power, and the mode of use does not make any difference. The machine provides virtually continuous load
duration at full true rated current of 160A, 200A, 250A, 270A, 350A respectively, which is enough for working
with any electrodes from Ø1.6 mm up to Ø 6 mm and semi-automatic welding with solid wire with a diameter
from Ø0.6 mm to Ø 1.4 mm. The unit has a built-in non-contact arc striking module (oscillator). Through
additional adjustments, the unit can be adjusted to the most optimal settings in various situations. It is
initially set to optimal values for most applications, and is quite simple, unless the extensive expertise of the
welder enables the use of fine-tuned settings. For dangerous operating conditions, a no-load voltage
reduction unit is integrated in the MMA mode, with the possibility of switching it on and off.
This StandardTIG model manufactured by PATON has a built-in unit protecting against short-term
over-voltage and under-voltage.
The device stores under its number in each welding mode up to 16 users’ settings (programs). The
device saves in memory all the current settings at the moment of switching off and restores them at the time
of switching on.
Main advantages:
1. Wide range of welding parameters adjustment options:
a) in the MMA mode - 1 (main) + 10 (optional)
b) in the TIG mode - 1 (main) + 10 (optional)
c) in the MIG/MAG mode - 1 (main) + 7 (optional)
2. An adjustable pulse mode is available in all types of welding;
3. In addition to protection against voltage surges, a stabilization system is installed for operation with
significant long-term voltage drops in the supply mains from 160V to 260V (for StandardTIG-160/200/250)
and from 320V to 440V (for models StandardTIG-270-400V/350-400V);
4. The unit is adapted to a standard household power supply. Due to its high efficiency, the welding current
source provides
half the power consumption compared to conventional sources;
5. Adaptive fan speed, i.e., it increases when the unit heats up and slows down when it is cold; this saves the
fan life and reduces the amount of dust in the unit;
6. Convenient operation due to long load duration (LD) at
rated current ;
7. Increased reliability of the unit in dusty production conditions;
8. All heating elements of the source are equipped with a
thermal electronic protection system;
9. All unit’s electronics are impregnated with two layers of high-quality varnish, which ensures the reliability
of the product throughout its entire service life;
10. Improved arc stability.