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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TIG welding units

TIGER 170 / 210 DC / AC/DC / SET

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Page 1: ...GB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TIG welding units TIGER 170 210 DC AC DC SET...

Page 2: ...line de Doc No 730 1012 Version dated 06 13 Rehm GmbH u Co KG Uhingen Germany The contents of this description are the sole property of Rehm GmbH u Co KG Distribution and reproduction of this document...

Page 3: ...the REHM operators panel 17 3 3 1 The welding current setting I1 17 3 3 2 The Pulse Function Pulse time t1 18 3 3 3 The intermediate welding current setting I2 20 3 3 4 The Pulsed Function Pulse time...

Page 4: ...5 6 Guidelines for working with welding power sources 39 5 7 Connecting of the torch or electrode holder cables 39 5 9 Recommended welding lead cross sections 40 6 Operation 41 6 1 Safety instructions...

Page 5: ...d in our production The TIGER range of welding units have been developed and designed in accordance with the current valid recognised technical safety regulations All of the relevant statutory provisi...

Page 6: ...you to fully make use of the technical superiority of your REHM equipment In addition you will find information on servicing maintenance and operating safety as well as functional reliability TIGER g...

Page 7: ...Introduction 7 1 2 General description Fig 1 1 TIGER 170 DC and Tiger 210 AC DC...

Page 8: ...directly from within the Hot Spot REHM All round protection The power transistors are the heart of any inverter they are completely potted and sealed together with the primary rectifier and the therma...

Page 9: ...bined with optimum penetration REHM ADAPT System The processor control system makes this generation of welding units ready to face the future New process variants and application developments can simp...

Page 10: ...en electrode and the workpiece The inert gas used is a rare gas such as Argon Helium or a mixture of these gases One of the electrical poles of the power source is connected to the tungsten electrode...

Page 11: ...h and Safety regulations Correct use also entails observing the prescribed assembly dismantling and re assembly commissioning operating and maintenance conditions as well as disposal measures Please o...

Page 12: ...g Warns of a potentially dangerous situation If this is disregarded death or very serious injury may be the result Caution Warns of the possibly of harmful situation If this is disregarded the result...

Page 13: ...ed for work safety and for the prevention of accidents They must be heeded It is not only the safety notes contained in this chapter that have to be complied with but also the special safety notes con...

Page 14: ...the LED will start to blink immediately once the knob is depressed then the function is immediately selected 3 2 The REHM Operators panel 3 2 1 General description The operation of the TIG welding un...

Page 15: ...cription of function 15 Fig 3 1 The REHM Operators panel for TIGER 170 AC DC and Tiger 210 AC DC Fig 3 2 The REHM Operators panel for TIGER 170 DC and Tiger 210 DC 2sec 8 7 4 3 6 5 9 1 2 2sec 4 3 6 5...

Page 16: ...ntrol for AC TIG welding only for AC DC machines see Chapter 3 3 10 11 Latched torch trigger mode 4 Step for TIG welding see Chapter 3 3 11 12 Non Latched torch trigger mode 2 Step for TIG welding see...

Page 17: ...ally returns to the I1 welding current setting As a result you always have as the start setting the display of the most important value current I1 and the same starting point for the operator The exce...

Page 18: ...e machine always welds with the welding current set I1 The following ranges can be set Tiger 170 DC and AC DC Tiger 210 DC and AC DC TIG 3 A 170 A 3 A 210 A Stick electrode Fuse hold mode 3 A 140 A 3...

Page 19: ...ns Particularly when for example when welding out of position bridging gaps and welding thin materials Note If a twin button torch is being used and button 2 is depressed during pulsing the pulsing wi...

Page 20: ...etting of welding current I2 is done as described in section 3 1 The use of the intermediate welding current I2 only makes sense when TIG welding therefore it can only be set in the TIG welding mode T...

Page 21: ...lsing If the torch trigger is depressed during the downslope then the welding current jumps back up to the I1 value This torch operation enables manual pulsing to be achieved see Chapter 3 2 6 The ope...

Page 22: ...and Aluminium alloys When stick electrode welding the machine parameters for frequency and balance are automatically set to 50Hz and 50 respectively This mean that it is then irrelevant which socket...

Page 23: ...tically synchronised to the actual welding current This function means simplifies the job for the operator as he no longer has to select the frequency for welding task However in some special cases th...

Page 24: ...step function is performed as described in section 3 1 The non latched torch trigger mode is recommended for fast controlled tacking and for manual spot welding operations Step 1 Torch button is depr...

Page 25: ...without a high voltage generator This results in a significant reduction in the electrical radiation emitted by the high voltage generator Furthermore the AC welding process can then be completely HF...

Page 26: ...hort circuit between the electrode and the workpiece during welding the Anti Stick Function is automatically activated after approx 1 3s This function automatically limits the welding current to appro...

Page 27: ...D18 is illuminated and then depressing the turn and set knob for longer than 2 seconds Once the mode is activated the digital display show the letter assigned to the special parameter and the value se...

Page 28: ...tivated F 1 both LED s for DC and AC illuminate see Fig 3 1 LED7 und LED8 The orientation of the letters to the machine parameter settings The orientation of the letters to the machine parameter setti...

Page 29: ...value is infinitely variable between 10 and 99 of the welding current I1 E g if the start current is set at 40 C40 and the welding current is set at 100A then the start current will be 40A The advanta...

Page 30: ...the basic parameter setting of the machine such as the start current crater fill current ignition energy etc can be individually set for each person who uses the machine Recalling these is done at the...

Page 31: ...or DC only or AC only welding The Dual Wave process is activated by setting the value 1 at the F setting option in the Special mode In the display the LEDs for DC and AC light up at the same time To d...

Page 32: ...s large display area with self illuminating digits enables the display to be easily read even from a distance and also in poorly lit conditions As the display is control via the processor it always sh...

Page 33: ...ding in areas where sensitive electronic equipment is in operation e g repair welds on CNC controlled machines in hospitals etc and where there may be a risk of damage caused by high voltage The elect...

Page 34: ...at ignition with high voltage pulses is selected for TIG welding in the factory setting Extra care must be taken when the HF is activate by the factory setting The HF ignition may cause a safety hazar...

Page 35: ...operated remote control to the Tiger machine The WIG PLUS 1 foot operated remote control has a selector switch which has the following functions 4 1 1 Switch position Foot operated control signal In t...

Page 36: ...idate the manufacturers warranty 4 4 TIGER SET Article No Tiger 170 DC Set 150 3311 Tiger 170AC DC Set 150 3321 Tiger 210 DC Set 150 3351 Tiger 210AC DC Set 150 3361 The set comprises of TIGER 170 210...

Page 37: ...et Pin1 Welding cycle On Off Torch socket Pin2 GND Torch socket Pin3 Switching to current I2 Torch socket Pin4 5V Torch socket Pin5 Set value for I1 Torch socket Pin6 Arc established signal AES Torch...

Page 38: ...s permitted When AC welding a safety device has been installed in the electronic control unit In this way during AC welding the arc is in principle only ignited by means of a DC voltage and the unit o...

Page 39: ...source can only be achieved if there is sufficient ventilation see also Technical Data Make sure that it is not possible for any metal parts dust or other foreign bodies to enter the equipment through...

Page 40: ...ommissioning 40 5 8 Recommended welding lead cross sections Cross sections for copper leads With a length of up to 5m up to 10m up to 15m up to 170A 16 mm2 25 mm2 25 mm2 up to 210A 25 mm2 25 mm2 35 mm...

Page 41: ...units and their accessories must only be carried out in accordance with the applicable VDE regulations and the regulations of the appropriate trade associations Never touch metal parts to which volta...

Page 42: ...lable 6 5 Ventilation Fume extraction equipment must always be used in conjunction when welding This must be in good working condition regularly maintained and served The place of work must be designe...

Page 43: ...the oxides used The compositions are listed in EN 26848 and generally consist of Thorium oxide Cerium oxide Zirconium oxide or Lanthanum oxide Advantages of oxide enriched tungsten electrodes have Im...

Page 44: ...ing the negative pole is usually to the electrode The negative pole is the cooler with the result that the current carrying capacity and the service life of the tungsten electrodes are significantly h...

Page 45: ...piece then the torch button is pressed and the electrode is lifted off the workpiece by tilting the torch Igniting the arc without high voltage is important if for example repair welding work in which...

Page 46: ...ault is cleared and made safe The equipment should only be used the unit again once the cause of the fault has been traced and there is no longer any danger represented to personnel equipment and or t...

Page 47: ...Upslope and Downslope times are set at 0 0 and cannot be changed Possible cause Possible remedy The remote foot control is plugged in These times are controlled manually by the foot control Unplug foo...

Page 48: ...rectify Workpiece cable has a poor connection Check and rectify Electrode is contaminated Re grind electrode Wrong electrode is being used Change electrode Gas pre flow set too long Shorten gas pre f...

Page 49: ...AC welding Increase the minus component with balance Torch and workpiece cable exchanged Connect correctly Stick electrode setting is selected Set up for TIG welding Unit will not pulse Possible cause...

Page 50: ...must be shut off and emptied The warning notes listed in Chapter 2 Safety are to be taken into account The welding unit and its components are to be maintained in accordance with the instructions give...

Page 51: ...ion The frequency of this cleaning is dependent on the particular conditions of use Use only clean dry air for blowing through the unit or employ a vacuum cleaner If maintenance or repair work is carr...

Page 52: ...7 GND 8 NTC 9 PWM1 10 PREG 11 U_actual value 12 GND 13 14V 14 GND L1 N PE E P C lectronic ower ontrol 10 BU BU BU BU BN BN BN RD BK VT WH GN BU BK BU BN BU BN BU RD BK BK RD RD BU Cu Cu BK M Cu Cu BK...

Page 53: ...0 BU GN GY WH BK BU BU BU BU BN BN BN RD BK VT WH GN BU BK BU BN BU BN BU RD BK BK BK RD RD RD BU Cu Cu Cu M M Cu Cu BK BK 10 VCC 9 HF 8 VCC 7 GAS 6 FR2T 5 GND 4 I1 3 VCC 2 BT2 1 Bt1 OG GN YE BU GY WH...

Page 54: ...10 PREG 11 U_actual value 12 GND 13 14V 14 GND L1 N PE E P C lectronic ower ontrol 10 BU BU BU BU BN BN BN RD BK VT WH GN BU BK BU BN BU BN BU RD BK BK BK RD RD RD BU Cu Cu BK M Cu BK BK BK 10 VCC 9 H...

Page 55: ...GND 13 14V 14 GND L1 N PE E P C lectronic ower ontrol 10 BU GN GY WH BK BU BU BU BU BN BN BN RD BK VT WH GN BU BK BU BN BU BN BU RD BK BK BK RD RD RD BU Cu Cu Cu M M Cu Cu BK BK 10 VCC 9 HF 8 VCC 7 G...

Page 56: ...or 570 0030 570 0030 D1 PFC Diode 530 0069 530 0069 S1 Mains switch 420 0126 420 0126 420 0126 420 0126 M1 M2 Fan 410 0034 410 0034 410 0034 410 0034 Y1 Solenoid valve 420 0114 420 0114 420 0114 420 0...

Page 57: ...Spare parts 57 10 2 Machine components photographs 2...

Page 58: ...Spare parts 58...

Page 59: ...0 275 Weight kg 5 4 6 5 7 8 8 4 The use of a free standing mobile generator The Tiger is designed to run in conjunction with a free standing mobile generator However the section relating to the techni...

Page 60: ...tents 3 Correct use of equipment 11 D Direct current DC welding 44 E Earth cable connection 43 F Fault finding table 48 Foreword 5 H Health and Safety regulations 11 HF Pulsing 20 High voltage ignitio...

Page 61: ...egulations 13 Safety symbols 13 Service and maintenance 51 Shielding gas consumption 22 Shielding gases 44 Symbols used 11 T Technical Data 61 Tests before switching on 42 TIG torch with potentiometer...

Page 62: ...eet the safety requirements applicable to equipment for arc welding in accordance with the following product standards EN 60 974 1 2006 07 Arc welding equipment Part 1 Welding power sources EN 60 974...

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Page 64: ...ories and additional materials Welding smoke extraction fans Welding rotary tables and positioners Technical welding consultation Torch repair Machine Service Please contact your local distributor REH...

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