Paton STANDARDTIG-160, User Manual

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PATON StandardTIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
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- insert the torch cable into the socket of the source B "-" ;
- screw tight the gas connection from the TIG torch to socket 6 (on the left);
- insert the connector of the torch control button into socket 7 (on the right);
- insert the ground cable into the socket of the source A "+" ;
- connect the grounding cable to the product;
- install the reducing valve on the gas cylinder;
- connect the gas hose to the gas bottle reducing valve and the fitting on the rear panel of
the source;
- open the gas cylinder valve, check for air-tightness;
- connect the mains plug to the power supply;
- turn power switch 8 on the rear panel to the "I" position;
- use button 4 to set the TIG welding mode, the modes are switched in a circle;
- set the TIG-2T torch button function; all you need to do is to hold button 3 until the
"button mode" appears on the display, and using buttons 2 set the 2T mode. If you do not
take any action for a long time, the unit will exit this function. You can return in the same
way, if you omitted the required mode of the button, press button 4 again: the functions are
switched in a circle;
- after the unit reaches the main parameter, use buttons 2 to set the welding
current;
- if necessary, you can adjust additional functions of the welding process, see
paragraph 6.1 for the order of switching.
Caution! The TIG torch must be of push- button type, with a Ø13mm bayonet
connector. Choose the maximum torch current according to your operating requirements. It
is supplied with the unit.
4.2.2 TIG-2T TORCH BUTTON FUNCTION
When the button on the torch is pressed, the control signal is sent to the control
unit, which fulfils the function of gas pre-purge of the welding zone (turns the gas valve ON)
and with a delay gives a signal to turn on the source; at the same moment, a high-frequency
high-voltage pulse is sent to strike the arc. All other functions are triggered (these will be
reviewed in detail in the following paragraphs) according to the cycle of the welding process
given above. After releasing the button, the current ramp-down function is triggered and the
source is turned off. Next, the function of gas post-purge of the welding zone is triggered
(the gas valve is turned off with a delay).