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RED-D-ARC

FX360XL

IM10322-B

September 2016

 

Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding Equipment

This

RED-D-ARC

welder is built to 

RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty

design specifications by Lincoln Electric.

Safety Depends on You

This welder is designed and built with safety in mind.

However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation 

... and thoughtful operation on your part.

DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT 

WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY 

PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT.

And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful. 

For use with machines having Code Numbers: 12465, 12612, 12577

North America’s Largest Fleet of Welding Equipment

1-800-245-3660

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for FX360XL

Page 1: ...fety in mind However your overall safety can be increased by proper installation and thoughtful operation on your part DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND T...

Page 2: ...he general area IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes See below USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your face If you...

Page 3: ...y guards covers and devices in position and in good repair Keep hands hair clothing and tools away from V belts gears fans and all other moving parts when starting operating or repairing equipment 1 e...

Page 4: ...ANSI Z87 I standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays 4 c Protect other nearby personnel with suita...

Page 5: ...lifting chains crane cables or other alternate circuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Also see item 1 c 6 I Read and follow NFPA 51B Standard f...

Page 6: ...responsibility of the user of the welding equipment to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing groundin...

Page 7: ...ations Welding Cables The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together running at or close to the floor level Equipotential Bonding Bonding of all metalli...

Page 8: ...RODE AND WORK CABLE SIZES FOR ARC WELDING A 7 PARALLELING MACHINES A 8 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS A 9 OPERATION GRAPHIC SYMBOLS USED B 1 POWER UP SEQUENCE B 2 DUTY CYCLE B 2 THERMAL PROTECTION B 2 MAKING A W...

Page 9: ...the CrossLinc interface for remote voltage setting with CrossLinc compatible feeders reCOMMenDeD prOCesses FX360XL is designed for CC SMAW CC GTAW Touch Start TIG CV GMAW CV FCAW SS CV FCAW G CAG arc...

Page 10: ...spatter fluidity and bead appearance Full Featured Remote Control Capability Use a foot pedal or hand control to remotely vary output up to 100 ft 30 5 mm away 380 575 VAC 50 60Hz Voltage Input Offers...

Page 11: ...2 22 13 16 27 87 77 62 POWER SOURCES RECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZES1 VOLTAGE INPUT AMPERES FUSE SUPER LAG OR BREAKER SIZE2 TYPE S SJ SJO AND SJT FLEXIBLE CORD WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 30C NO...

Page 12: ...topple over if this procedure is not followed Lifting The FX360XL has two handles that can be used to lift the machine Both handles should be used when lifting the machine When using a crane or overhe...

Page 13: ...orce from 10 to 10 8 Local Remote Selector Toggle Switch Sets the control of the output to local output control knob or remote K857 hand amptrol or K870 foot amptrol through the 12 pin or compatible w...

Page 14: ...A 4 INSTALLATION FX360XL Case BaCk COnTrOls 1 Control Circuit Breaker 20 amps on all models 1 FIGURE A 2...

Page 15: ...d when the machine is connected to a grid load for servicing a Turn switch 4 to the ON position Switch 4 in the ON Position VRD Enabled Setting 2 Enter VRD Mode VRD Enabled a Turn switch 5 to the ON P...

Page 16: ...6 INSTALLATION FX360XL analOG WIre FeeDer COnneCTIvITy Picture Function Pin Wiring 3 PIN CONNECTOR A 75 REMOTE POTENTIOMETER COMMON B 76 REMOTE POTENTIOMETER WIPER C 77 REMOTER POTENTIOMETER POSITIVE...

Page 17: ...oute all cables directly to the work and wire feeder avoid excessive lengths and do not coil excess cable Route the electrode and work cables in close proximity to one another to minimize the loop are...

Page 18: ...constant current processes Connect the power sources as shown and set the output control of each power sources to one half of the desired arc current FX360XL MACHINE 1 NEGATIVE POSITIVE INPUT TERMINAL...

Page 19: ...ODE RED D ARC FX360LX WORK WORK CLIP WIRE FEEDER LN 15 K1870 1 CONTROL SETTING WELD MODE WELD TERMINALS REMOTE LOCAL VOLTMETER POLARITY CV CV INNERSHIELD ON LOCAL PROCESS DEPENDENT COnneCTInG ln 15 k1...

Page 20: ...r anD ln 25X TO THe reD D arC FX360lX ELECTRODE RED D ARC FX350LX WIRE FEEDER LN 25 PRO LN 25 Pipe LN 25 Ironworker LN 25x WORK WORK CLIP CONTROL SETTING WELD MODE WELD TERMINALS REMOTE LOCAL VOLTMETE...

Page 21: ...YS can burn Wear eye ear and body protection SEE ADDITIONAL WARNING INFORMATION UNDER ARC WELDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON INSIDE OF FRONT COVER OF OPERATING MANUAL GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THE FX3...

Page 22: ...able the output and run the cooling fan The displays will remain energized during this time and the thermal light will be illuminated Thermostats are self resetting once the machine cools sufficiently...

Page 23: ...ion the meter displays the Open Circuit Voltage of the Power Source or four dashes if the output has not been turned on During welding this meter displays actual average volts After welding the meter...

Page 24: ...C board When VRD is active a green light indicates the open circuit voltage is less than 35V peak a red light indicates the OCV is at or above 35V peak Both lights will illuminate for 5 seconds upon...

Page 25: ...displays blink indicating that the machine is in the Hold period Output Control Local Remote When the control is set to local no remote potentiometer control plugged into the 12 pin or 14 pin connecto...

Page 26: ...es the Arc Force to adjust the short circuit current The minimum setting 10 will produce a soft arc and will produce minimal spatter and shallow penetration The maximum setting 10 will produce a crisp...

Page 27: ...rage is not settable in this weld mode While output is enabled the actual welding amperage will be displayed After welding the meter holds the actual amperage value for 5 seconds Output adjustment whi...

Page 28: ...ltage that was present during welding for 10 seconds after welding If WFS or V is adjusted during this 10 second period the meters will go back to the pre set value When a LN 25X CrossLinc enabled fee...

Page 29: ...K4424 1 K4424 1 Flextec 350 Locking Foot Kit Allows the Flextec to lock to the inverter cart Multi Process Switch Cool Arc 55 water cooler K586 1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator Hose Kit Accommodates...

Page 30: ...e Hot Start knob and Arc Control knob to the minimum 4 Turn on the Red D Arc FX360LX 5 The display should read Cur CAL 6 Rotate the Hot Start knob until a message scrolls across the screen 7 Adjust th...

Page 31: ...the screen 8 Toggle the Local Remote switch to save the calibration 9 The display should flash CAL SEt TO resTOre FaCTOry vOlTaGe CalIBraTIOn 1 Connect the resistive load band and test voltmeter to t...

Page 32: ...exhibit Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting Step 2 POSSIBLE CAUSE The second column labeled POSSIBLE CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may...

Page 33: ...for correct remote control connection and operation Thermal symbol is lit 1 Check for proper fan operation Check for material blocking intake or exhaust louvers Blow air in the rear louvers to clear d...

Page 34: ...Remote Re trigger to recover from error Weld Terminals Local Toggle Remote Local Switch to recover from error 31 Primary Overcurrent Peak current through the transformer primary has exceeded its thre...

Page 35: ...as either gone too high or too low Verify all three phases of the AC input are connected E 4 TROUBLESHOOTING FX360XL If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perfor...

Page 36: ...6 4 J46 3 NEG DECK FRONT LEFT CB2 20A CASE BACK D1 DECK CENTER J46 2 J46 1 J40 1 J40 4 401 404 RELAY_COM RELAY_ 15V INPUT BOARD DECK FRONT RIGHT SWITCH BOARD J10 1 421 422 J10 2 J10 3 J10 4 J10 5 J10...

Page 37: ...LAY_ 15V INPUT BOARD DECK FRONT RIGHT SWITCH BOARD J10 1 421 422 J10 2 J10 3 J10 4 J10 5 J10 6 J10 7 J10 8 J42 1 421 425 J42 2 J42 3 J42 4 J42 5 J42 6 J42 7 J42 8 422 426 423 427 424 428 424 425 428 4...

Page 38: ...E 7 DIAGRAMS FX360XL 25 70 13 32 16 59 22 92 DIMensIOnal prInT...

Page 39: ...parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing l Insulate yourself from work and ground l No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da l Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra...

Page 40: ...d Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes l Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a l Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria l Turn power off before servicing l Desconectar el cable de ali mentac...

Page 41: ...tomer s particular purpose with respect to such information or advice As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any respon sibility for updating or correcting any such information o...

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