CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED
PHASEMASTER™ 6 DIRECT ENERGY WELDING CONTROL
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that the secondary loop does not encompass magnetic materials (steel) and/or is not
encompassed by any magnetic material. See figure 2-2.
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Tape cables together to minimize the inductive losses. A separation of weld cables
surrounding an area of one square foot could result in losses of up to 65% (figure 2-1).
L o w e r E l e c t r o d e
H o l d e r
U p p e r W e l d i n g C a b l e
S c r e w , F l a t
W a s h e r , N u t
(2 Places)
L o w e r W e l d i n g C a b l e
Note:
Attach both welding cables on the same side of the weld head.
Install flat washer under
screw head,
n o t
welding
c a b l e t e r m i n a l
C a p H e a d S c r e w a n d
F l a t W a s h e r
Figure 2-1. Terminal Connection Examples
Weld Head
Air
DON'T
Steel
Weld
Head
Solenoid
(Steel)
Cables Taped Together
DO
Weld Head
Steel
Cables
DON'T
Non-
Magnetic
Material
Solenoid
(Steel)
DO
Figure 2-2. Examples of Cable Routings
