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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TIG inert gas welding equipment

TIGER DIGITAL 230 DC / AC/DC ULTRA/HIGH
TIGER DIGITAL 180 DC / AC/DC ULTRA/HIGH

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Page 1: ...GB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TIG inert gas welding equipment TIGER DIGITAL 230 DC AC DC ULTRA HIGH TIGER DIGITAL 180 DC AC DC ULTRA HIGH...

Page 2: ...0 7161 3007 0 Telefax 49 0 7161 3007 20 e mail rehm rehm online de Internet http www rehm online de Doc No 730 2430 Date of issue 16 08 2017 Rehm GmbH u Co KG Uhingen Germany 2017 The content of this...

Page 3: ...22 5 1 2 Electrode BOOSTER function 22 5 2 Corner menu operating mode top right 23 5 2 1 2 cycle operating mode 23 5 2 2 4 cycle operating mode 24 5 2 3 TIG spot welding 24 5 2 4 TIG interval 25 5 3 H...

Page 4: ...Foot actuated remote controller TIGER DIGITAL 180 230 51 11 2 REHM TIG torch 51 11 3 Optional water cooling unit 51 12 Commissioning 52 12 1 Safety information 52 12 2 Working under increased electri...

Page 5: ...5 15 Maintenance work 65 15 1 Safety information 65 15 2 Maintenance table 65 15 3 Cleaning the inside of the unit 66 15 4 Proper disposal 66 16 Technical data 67 17 Accessories 71 18 Circuit diagram...

Page 6: ...ly parts that comply with our strict quality demands The TIGER DIGITAL has been developed and designed according to the generally accepted rules for technology and safe operation All relevant legal re...

Page 7: ...Introduction 7 1 2 General description Fig 1 TIGER DIGITAL in the background with a water cooling unit...

Page 8: ...ing machines may be used only for TIG or electrode welding as intended REHM welding devices are designed for welding various different metallic materials such as unalloyed and alloyed steels stainless...

Page 9: ...use is considered unintended use The consequences of unintended use rests with the operator 1 3 Symbols used Enumerations proceeded by a bullet point General enumerations Enumerations proceeded by a s...

Page 10: ...eded Warning of a potentially dangerous situation Death or serious injury may result if the warning is not heeded Caution warns of a potentially harmful situation Slight or minor injuries or property...

Page 11: ...contained therein or the corresponding national regulations must be observed Also observe the safety information signs on the factory floor of the operator REHM welding machines are except when this...

Page 12: ...persons who are trained and instructed in the use and maintenance of welding equipment Only qualified assigned and trained personnel may work on and with the system These operating instructions contai...

Page 13: ...Unit description 13 3 Unit description TIGER DIGITAL without water cooling TIGER DIGITAL with optional water cooling unit Fig 2 Unit description...

Page 14: ...urrent socket positive TIG workpiece Electrode Workpiece or electrode holder 7 Cooling air inlet 8 Drawer storage for electrodes gas nozzles etc 9 Main switch On Off 10 Power cable 11 Shield gas feed...

Page 15: ...Function description 15 4 Function description 4 1 Overview of the operating panel Fig 3 TIGER Digital operating panel...

Page 16: ...bmenu Submenu List of all submenus Butto n Main screen Home Jumps directly to the first screen page Butto n Back Back Always jumps back one level Fig 7 Corner function buttons Corner menu selection bu...

Page 17: ...AC DC High DC BF1 Corner menu welding processes TIG welding Electrode welding Electrode booster function BF2 Main display panel with function text BF3 Corner menu operating modes 2 cycle LiftArc or w...

Page 18: ...BF5 Corner menu polarity Alternating current AC Dual Wave DC positive pole DC DC negative pole DC BF6 TIG welding parameter curve The following shows the setting possibilities from left to right Gas p...

Page 19: ...lope down time End crater current End crater current time Gas post flow time BF7 Menu AC settings F AC waveform adjustable f AC frequency adjustable B AC balance adjustable AC AC time DualWave adjusta...

Page 20: ...button Home and Back BF12 Function Assist see Chap 7 2 BF13 Function program Jobs see Chap 7 3 BF14 Settings Setup see Chap 8 BF15 Error message see Chap 9 and 14 3 BF16 Left in the status line Opera...

Page 21: ...upport to facilitate faster and easier operation All set parameters are saved when the unit is switched off When the unit is switched back on the stored parameters are automatically activated An arc m...

Page 22: ...the task of protecting the weld pool from the harmful ingress of air and stabilizing the arc It also forms slag which protects and forms the weld seam Electrode welding can be used to weld almost all...

Page 23: ...d valve opens After the set gas pre flow time has expired the arc is ignited The welding current automatically adjusts to the selected slope up time starting from the set starting current and rising t...

Page 24: ...ger The arc extinguishes The inert gas flow is according to the selected gas post flow value Peculiarities to the 2nd cycle Actuating the torch trigger a second time during slope up of the current ext...

Page 25: ...welding time expires the current reduces according to the preselected slope down time to the value set for the end crater current and automatically switches off after expiry of the end current time 2...

Page 26: ...s post flow time and the pause time The welding current then reverts to the preselected starting current and the welding process continues as described 2 cycle Release the torch trigger Interval weldi...

Page 27: ...ignition is automatically switched off after ignition 5 3 2 Welding without HF ignition When welding with direct or alternating current contact ignition LiftArc can be used For this the high frequenc...

Page 28: ...nt 5 4 2 Hyper pulses Pulses with a pulse frequency of 10 Hz to 15 kHz The flow of the welding current is the same as conventional pulsing However the periods during which current I1 and I2 are active...

Page 29: ...larity When TIG welding the torch is normally connected to the left output socket The use of alternating current enables the welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys 5 5 2 Dual Wave The Dual Wave pro...

Page 30: ...ed for the electrode depends on the type of electrode being used observe the electrode manufacturer s instructions 5 5 4 DC negative pole In TIG welding with negative pole the negative pole is applied...

Page 31: ...rmissible value range Below the welding parameters are detailed in the order according to the parameter curve TIG welding BF6 6 1 1 Gas pre flow time The gas pre flow time is the period of time after...

Page 32: ...e up time begins with the release of the torch trigger with the start of current phase 6 1 5 Welding current I1 and pulse time t1 The setting range for welding or pulse current I1 depends on the selec...

Page 33: ...the welding is continued with pulsing welding current by actuating the torch trigger 2 a second time Conventional pulsing Pulses with pulse times from 0 5 to 5 0 seconds The setting of the I1 pulse ti...

Page 34: ...then the welding current immediately jumps to the value used for welding The average energy is infinitely variable and can be directly selected depending on the time at which the torch trigger is actu...

Page 35: ...he weld seam at edges or for heat accumulation 6 1 11 Gas post flow time The gas post flow time is the time after the arc extinguishes before the protective gas valve closes The post flow of protectiv...

Page 36: ...t range The AC frequency is automatically adjusted to the actual momentary value of the welding current Normally the selection of automatic frequency control makes setting the frequency superfluous Th...

Page 37: ...ot welding time BF8 appears when the spot welding function is selected in the corner menu BF3 The spot welding time can be set in the range 0 01s to 30 0s 6 3 2 Pause time The setting menu spot pause...

Page 38: ...g welding to achieve better electrode ignition The set hot start determines its magnitude Using the push and rotary encoder the setting is infinitely variable between 0 and 200 of the selected current...

Page 39: ...manent short circuit is present during electrode welding then after 0 3s the ant stick function initiates and limits the current to approximately 20A This prevents the electrode from glowing and the p...

Page 40: ...wledging a setting 2 One level back by pressing the Back button 3 Completely back to the main screen with the button Main menu Rehm or Home 7 1 Language menu The available languages are displayed as f...

Page 41: ...Accept settings The message Accepted appears in the status window Corner menu Library Submenu Additional information TIG electrodes Filler materials Gases Welding positions The folder can be searched...

Page 42: ...tive device configuration remains stored after power off and is available as soon as the unit is restarted The memory location for the fast program buttons for programs 1 to 4 is a total of 99 program...

Page 43: ...duplicated 7 3 3 Manage parameter lists folders Initially the overview of the existing program lists appears in the program submenu as shown in Fig 25 If you select a program list you can edit it usin...

Page 44: ...Function description 44 Fig 25 Submenu program lists The following is a representative example of how to create a program list Fig 26 Example creation of a P list...

Page 45: ...fig 27 Caution The REHM water cooling unit is only available in combination with the optional cooling unit connection The cooling unit connection must be installed by REHM at the factory Fig 27 TIGER...

Page 46: ...ime Gas post flow time Gas pre flow time Switching I1 I2 via BT2 0 switching operation Off I1 ON I2 1 button operation Each operation of the button toggles between I1 I2 Polarity Program selection P1...

Page 47: ...able and I2 is changed in ratio The percentage ratio of I2 to I1 is maintained in the case of a change of I1 Selection of programs P1 and P2 with Up Down torch UP Down welding Adjustment possibilities...

Page 48: ...utomatically switched on when welding or when the coolant temperature is greater than 30 C Polarity electrode welding Automatically sets to DC negative Possibility to adjust the potentiometer from the...

Page 49: ...rrent 50 Starting current 50 Slope up time 0 1 s Current I1 100 A Current I2 80 A Pulse time t1 0 3 s Pulse time t2 0 3 s Slope down time 0 1 s End crater current 20 Gas post flow time 5 0 s AC freque...

Page 50: ...BETRIEB Symbol BF16 in green indicates that there is an open circuit voltage at the torch or electrode holder The display is on the left in the status line The same display in red indicates an overte...

Page 51: ...many opportunities for remotely adjusting the current source see Section 11 1 and 11 2 The use of other TIG torches with a remote control capability can result in functional faults or defects on the T...

Page 52: ...ctrical hazard IEC 874 EN 60974 1 TRBS 2131 and BGR 500 KAP 2 26 REHM TIG welding systems meet the regulations for working under increased electrical hazard in accordance with IEC 874 EN 60974 1 TRBS...

Page 53: ...ot use the welding unit in the open in the rain or snow 12 4 Connecting the welding unit Only connect the REHM welding current source to the power supply in accordance with the applicable VDE regulati...

Page 54: ...it via a quick coupling The torch trigger connector is inserted into the 19 pole socket Important To prevent unnecessary energy loss during welding ensure that all welding line connections are tighten...

Page 55: ...he naked skin or wet clothing When welding always wear gloves and a welder s hood with an approved protective filter Ensure that everything that you must come into contact with when working such as yo...

Page 56: ...aring damage Persons who remain in the working area must if necessary wear suitable hearing protection 13 4 Fire protection Hot slag or sparks can start a fire if they come into contact with combustib...

Page 57: ...d to distant points reduce the effectiveness and increase the risk of electrical shock and vagrant currents 13 8 Practical instructions for use The practical instructions for use listed below can only...

Page 58: ...lding the protective gas is mainly argon Helium argon helium mixture or argon hydrogen mixture is used for special applications Igniting the arc becomes more difficult and the thermal input increases...

Page 59: ...ion device is installed in the REHM TIGER DIGITAL 2 systems as standard for contactless ignition of the welding arc The high voltage causes the path between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece to...

Page 60: ...gital display instrument has no display and no LEDs illuminate Cause Remedy Mains power supply is missing Check the mains voltage possible mains fuse Mains cable of plug is defective Check Current slo...

Page 61: ...No high voltage pulse Cause Remedy HF ignition is set to off Switch on the HF ignition No protective gas present Check Grounding cable poorly connected Check Electrode dirty Grind Electrode not suita...

Page 62: ...negative share using welding balance Connection between the torch and the Connect correctly grounding cable reversed Electrode welding is set Set TIG welding System does not pulse Cause Remedy Pulse i...

Page 63: ...present on the welding socket when switching on Internal short circuit Eliminate the short circuit on the welding socket Service call 33 Reversing pole current or reversing pole power is too high Wel...

Page 64: ...in B Fault message will go out automatically when the fault is eliminated C Fault message will go out when the fault is eliminated and the push and rotatory encoder Fig 8 is actuated If the fault is s...

Page 65: ...ust be shut off and vented free of pressure The warning notices listed in Section 2 Safety must be observed The welding system and its components must be maintained in accordance with the requirements...

Page 66: ...t is used in a dusty environment the inside of the unit must be cleaned at regular intervals by blowing out or vacuuming The frequency of this cleaning depends on the respective conditions of use Only...

Page 67: ...U2 2 90 V 90 V 95 V 95 V Setting range I2 TIG 4 A 180 A 4 A 230 A 4 A 180 A 4 A 230 A Electrode 20 A 140 A 20 A 150 A 20 A 140 A 20 A 150 A Electrode booster 20 A 150 A 20 A 180 A 20 A 150 A 20 A 180...

Page 68: ...Technical data 68...

Page 69: ...mm 480x160x320 mm with water cooling 480x215x530 mm 480x215x530 mm 480x215x530 mm 480x215x530 mm Weight without coolant without water cooling 7 1 kg 7 5 kg 7 3 kg 7 9 kg with water cooling 15 6 kg 16...

Page 70: ...vertical The unit should be placed and operated outdoors in accordance with the protection class The device must not to be operated transported and stored in rain or snow 4 Protection class Protection...

Page 71: ...E HighFlex leather 7631803 R TIG 150 19 8m UD GRIP LITTLE HighFlex leather TIG torch with 19 pin connector for TIGER DIGITAL 180 230 Gas cooled to max 240A DC 7633400 R TIG 210 19 4m UD HighFlex leath...

Page 72: ...0x350x350mm LxWxH Coolant 1680075 Coolant RCL 5 litre 1680077 Coolant RCL 25 litre Adapter for accessories 3600615 Torch duo cable 19 pin 3600650 Torch adapter cable INVERTIG PRO to TIGER DIGITAL 180...

Page 73: ...Circuit diagram 73 18 Circuit diagrams Circuit diagram TIGER DIGITAL 230 AC DC...

Page 74: ...Circuit diagram 74 Circuit diagram TIGER DIGITAL 230 DC...

Page 75: ...Circuit diagram 75 Circuit diagram TIGER DIGITAL 180 AC DC...

Page 76: ...Circuit diagram 76 Circuit diagram TIGER DIGITAL 180 DC...

Page 77: ...rol A6 HF ignition device A7 HF interference suppression A8 Operation film A9 Water cooling device B1 PFC switch B2 Primary switch B3 Secondary rectifier B4 AC switch B5 Primary rectifier G1 Gas valve...

Page 78: ...Circuit diagram 78 Circuit diagram TIGER DIGITAL water cooling unit...

Page 79: ...Arc 27 List 3 Occupational 11 Other 8 Placement 53 Qualification of 12 Residual 11 Safety 6 10 11 Storing 12 Symbol 9 Warning 10 A AC welding 59 Accessories 72 Applications 11 C Changes 12 Circuit dia...

Page 80: ...welding 28 33 P Product identification Machine name 2 Type number 2 Protective gas consumption 35 Pulsing 33 Purpose of the document 12 R Rod electrodes 59 S Safety Hazards of non compliance 11 T Tech...

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Page 82: ...ove products comply with the requirements of this directive and comply with the safety requirements for arc welding devices in accordance with the following product standards EN 60 974 1 2013 06 Arc w...

Page 83: ...ital TIG welding equipment REHM inverter technology TIGER and BOOSTER PRO 100 KHz electrode inverter REHM Plasma cutting systems Welding accessories and consumables Welding gas extraction Welding turn...

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