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ADVANCEMIG 350 •  ADVANCEMIG 500

Basic MIG Welding Operation

1. Fitting Wire Spool & Loading Wire Feeder

1.1   Connect interconnect lead power and data cables 

to the rear of the wire feeder using the end of the 

interconnect cable with the shortest terminations. 

Connect the quick connect gas line from the inter-

connect lead to the wire feeder gas inlet. Connect 

power and data cables from the other end of the 

interconnect lead to the sockets on the rear of the 

power source. Water cooled model only: Connect 

the water cooling lines in the interconnect cable to 

the rear of the wire feeder and the ends with the 

long terminations to the front of the water cooler, 

ensuring the red and blue return and supply lines 

match the connectors. Connect the water cooler 

interface cable from the rear of the power source 

to the rear of the water cooler.

1.2   Open  the wire feeder spool cover by lifting out-

wards (there is a securing catch in the bottom of 

the cover). Unthread the wire spool retainer. Fit the 

wire spool to spool holder shaft, ensuring that the 

wire exits the spool towards the bottom the spool.

1.3   Set the spool brake tension by adjusting the 

spool tension adjustment screw before replacing 

the wire spool retainer. The spool brake tension 

should be set so that the spool can rotate freely, 

but does not continue to rotate once the wire feed 

stops.  This may need to be adjusted as the wire is 

used up and the spool weight decreases.

 

WARNING!

 Excessive spool brake tension will 

cause wire feeding issues and affect welding 

performance as well as cause premature failure/ 

wear of wire feed components.

1.4   Feed  the  wire  from  the  spool  through  the  wire 

drive inlet guide (50) into the wire feeder.

1.5   Release the wire feed tension arms (47) by piv-

oting the wire feed tension adjustment lever (46) 

from the vertical to the horizontal position. 

Electrical Connection

The AdvanceMIG 350 is designed to operate on a 3 

phase 32A 400V AC power supply. The AdvanceMIG 

500 is designed to operate on a 3 phase 32A 400V AC 

power  supply.  Operating  with  a  lower  current  rated 

supply circuit will reduce the rated maximum output 

and duty cycle performance.  

Operating Environment

Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper 

cooling for the ADVANCEMIG 350 & 500.  Ensure that 

the machine is placed on a stable level surface where 

clean cool air can easily flow through the unit.  The 

AdvanceMig  350  &  500  has  electrical  components 

and control circuit boards which may be damaged by 

excessive dust and contamination, so a clean operat-

ing environment is important for long term reliable 

operation. 

Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation

GAS

CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2 
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2 
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2 
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2 
CO2
80%Ar+20%CO2 CO2
CO2
CO2
CO2
CO2
98%Ar+2%O2
98%Ar+2%O2
98%Ar+2%O2
98%Ar+2%O2
Ar100%
Ar100%
Ar100%
Ar100%

MATERIAL

Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Solid Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
Flux.c.w Fe
SS ER316
SS ER316
SS ER316
SS ER316
Al
Al Mg
Al
Cu Si

WIRE

0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.6
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.6
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.6
1.2
1.0
1.6
1.0

ADVANCEMIG 350/500 MIG SYNERGIC TABLE

Summary of Contents for ADVANCEMIG 350

Page 1: ...INVERTER TECHNOLOGY DIRECT CURRENT OUTPUT CONSTANT CURRENT VOLTAGE SPOOL GUN CAPABLE VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE WATER COOLED ADVMIG 500 LIFT TIG OPTIONAL TORCH SPIKE GENERATOR SAFE INTELLIGENT PROTECTIO...

Page 2: ...ip is a market leading provider of innovative power equipment solutions to a wide range of industries across New Zealand and Australia Key product categories are welding equipment air compressors powe...

Page 3: ...3 www strata co nz ADVANCEMIG 350 ADVANCEMIG 500 Contents Know Your Machine 5 Quick Start Guide 11 Accessories Spare Parts 15 Wiring Diagram 18 Care Maintenance 19 Safety 20 Warranty 27...

Page 4: ...n Wire inching and gas purge control for safe simple set up and ease of use Adjustable pre flow post flow burn back and soft start settings 2T 4T trigger operation with crater control settings Adjusta...

Page 5: ...TIG Current Indicator 11 MMA Arc Force Indicator 12 TIG Down Slope Indicator 13 MIG Mode Indicator 14 MMA Mode Indicator 15 MMA VRD Mode Indicator 16 Lift TIG Mode Indicator 17 2T Trigger Mode Indica...

Page 6: ...Air Cooling Selection Button 36 2T 4T Selector Button Mig Mode 37 Mig Parameter Selection Button 38 Wave Control Inductance Adjustment Knob 39 Rh Mig Parameter Adjustment Selector Knob 40 Lh Mig Param...

Page 7: ...l for electrode types that have a higher operating voltage requirement or joint types that require a short arc length such as out of position welds Select by pressing parameter control knob 21 and adj...

Page 8: ...rt to the weld using the voltage and wirefeed speed selected as optimal once the arc is established This setting slows the wire speed down at the start of the weld which improves the weld starting per...

Page 9: ...n when the current setting is changed To reset the voltage for a synergic program back to factory default change to another program and back again The synergic programs are given a number from 1 23 th...

Page 10: ...piece ac tivating the torch trigger switch and then lifting the tungsten off The control circuit will sense when the tungsten is removed from the work piece and send a pulse of electricity through the...

Page 11: ...ool brake tension will cause wire feeding issues and affect welding performance as well as cause premature failure wear of wire feed components 1 4 Feed the wire from the spool through the wire drive...

Page 12: ...power is switched off WARNING The use of excessive feed tension will cause rapid and premature wear of the drive roller the support bearing and the drive motor gearbox 1 8 Connect the MIG Torch Euro...

Page 13: ...than a 3m push torch when welding aluminium The AdvanceMig 350 500 is spool gun capable refer following section for use with a spool gun on the ADVANCEMIG 350 500 3 Spool Gun Operation Note The Spool...

Page 14: ...Operation Note TIG operation requires an optional TIG torch and argon gas supply 5 1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the positive welding power output socket 1 Con nect the earth clamp to t...

Page 15: ...5 pk MMT3808 Mig Tip 0 8mm Alum M8 5 pk MMT3809 Mig Tip 0 9mm Alum M8 5 pk MMT3810 Mig Tip 1 0mm Alum M8 5 pk MMT3812 Mig Tip 1 2mm Alum M8 5 pk MMT3816 Mig Tip 1 6mm Alum M8 5 pk UB5028 Shroud to sui...

Page 16: ...groove 17837 4 Roll Wire Feeder Drive Roller 1 0 1 2mm v groove 17838 4 Roll Wire Feeder Drive Roller 0 8 0 9mm fluxcored 17839 4 Roll Wire Feeder Drive Roller 1 0 1 2mm fluxcored 17840 4 Roll Wire F...

Page 17: ...ch Range Parts All products conform to EN60974 7 and are RoHS REACH and WEEE compliant 2 MSN501 Swan Neck Assembly 13 B2514 Ergo Handle Kit C W Lock Nut 14 UG2516 Medium Large Ergo Trigger 32 MLO1596...

Page 18: ...18 www strata co nz ADVANCEMIG 350 ADVANCEMIG 500 Spool gun motor TIG Remote Current MIG Remote Volts Strata AdvanceMig 9 Pin Socket Diagram 9 Pin Socket Diagram Wiring Diagram ADVANCE MIG 350 500...

Page 19: ...into components causing electrical short circuits Check for damaged parts Do not use the welder with damaged parts A damaged welder must be carefully checked by a qualified person to determine that it...

Page 20: ...ode or the conductor tong with bare hands Do not wear wet or damaged gloves 6 Protect yourself from electric shock Do not use the welder outdoors Insulate yourself from the work piece and the ground U...

Page 21: ...ssible serious injury or death Keep children away Read the op erating Instruction manual before installing oper ating or servicing this equipment Have all instal lation operation maintenance and repai...

Page 22: ...ting Electricity Can Kill DANGER Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns The electrode and work circuit is electri cally live whenever the output is on The input power ci...

Page 23: ...health 1 Keep your head out of the fumes Do not breathe the fumes 2 If inside ventilate the area and or use an exhaust at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases 3 If ventilation is poor use an appr...

Page 24: ...and spatter fly off from the welding arc The flying sparks and hot metal weld spatter work piece and hot equipment can cause fires and burns Accidental contact of electrode or welding wire to metal o...

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Page 27: ...ilure caused by incorrect operation of the product lack of proper care and maintenance of the product external damage external circumstances such as contaminated fuel or poor water supply modification...

Page 28: ...our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world wide service network To locate your nearest...

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