Design and function
MMA welding
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5.4.5 Hotstart
The function hot start ensures a secure igniting of the arc and a sufficient heating to the still cold parent
metal at the beginning of the welding process. The ignition takes place here with increased current (hot
start current) over a certain time (hot start time).
For parameter setting,
> see 5.4.7 chapter
.
A = Hot start current
B = Hot start time
C = Main current
I =
Current
t =
Time
Figure 5-65
5.4.6 Antistick
The Antistick feature prevents the electrode from annealing.
Should the electrode stick despite the Arcforce feature, the machine au-
tomatically switches to the minimum current within approx. one second.
This prevents the electrode from annealing. Check the welding current
setting and correct for the welding task in hand.
Figure 5-66
5.4.7 Parameter overview
Figure 5-67
Basic parameters
Item Meaning/explanation
Setting range
1
Welding current
5 A to maximum welding current
2
Hotstart time
0 to 20 s
3
Hotstart current
0 to 200 %
The hotstart current is a percentage based on the welding current selected.
