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PARAMETER SELECTION AREA
This area displays the buttons and sliders that can be used to control the parameters that will affect the weld .
HEADER BUTTONS
The three buttons at the top of the Parameter Selection Area are used to switch between control layouts and are always
displayed . Pressing a button will change the controls that are displayed in the area .
BASIC CONTROL LAYOUT
The Basic Control Layout allows users to simply select the metal being welded and the type of weld being performed . The Orion
i3 will then adjust settings automatically for that application .
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Select Metal
The buttons scroll from left to right or right to left . Select the metal type being welded and the Orion will automatically
choose weld parameters for that metal .
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Select Application
Select the type of weld being made by pressing the representative icon and the Orion will modify settings accordingly .
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Energy Slider
This slider adjusts the amount of energy that is being applied in the weld to achieve desired results for your application . If
you need more precision press the Keypad Icon to open the keypad mode .
ARC CONTROL LAYOUT
The Arc Layout consists of controls for Waveform, Ignition, Agitation, Energy, Length, and Weld
Speed . This allows for adjustments that will allow welding many different types of metals/ap-
plications .
Waveforms
The waveform selections determine and control how energy is released when welds are made .
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Classic - The classic waveform is the default waveform for welding on all Orion welders . It has a high initial peak current,
followed by a capacitive discharge slope . One key advantage of the classic waveform is its ability to create large weld
spots with shallow surface penetration, which helps keep the overall work-piece cooler . The capacitive dis-
charge slope allows the weld spots to cool with less internal stress, and without surface ripples . Classic welds
will typically have a smoother surface than other waveforms .
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Triangle - The Triangle waveform is similar to the classic waveform’s ability to make smooth and uniform weld results .
One key advantage of the triangle waveform is the ability to set the peak current lower and still be able to dis-
charge the full amount of energy over a longer period of time . Welds performed in Triangle Mode will typically
get deeper into the weld surface than with Classic . Triangle also gives users more control over the total energy
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