Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.7
MMA welding................................................................................................................................43
5.7.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead ..................................................43
5.7.2
Hotstart current and Hotstart time ................................................................................44
5.7.3
Antistick.........................................................................................................................44
5.8
Remote control.............................................................................................................................44
5.8.1
Manual remote control RT1 19POL..............................................................................44
5.8.2
RTG1 19POL manual remote control ...........................................................................45
5.8.3
Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL.................................................................45
5.8.4
Foot-operated remote control RTF2 19POL 5m...........................................................45
5.8.5
Manual remote control RTP1 19POL ...........................................................................45
5.8.6
Manual remote control RTP2 19POL ...........................................................................45
5.8.7
RTP3 spotArc 19POL manual remote control ..............................................................45
5.9
Advanced settings........................................................................................................................46
5.9.1
Testing the machine fan ...............................................................................................46
5.9.2
Protecting welding parameters from unauthorised access...........................................47
5.9.2.1
Changing the three-digit machine code ........................................................48
5.9.3
Setting the welding current (absolute/percentage).......................................................49
5.9.4
Selecting the welding current polarity during the ignition phase ..................................50
5.9.5
Choosing the alternating current waveform..................................................................51
5.9.6
Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection....................................................52
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Maintenance, care and disposal .........................................................................................................53
6.1
General.........................................................................................................................................53
6.2
Maintenance work, intervals.........................................................................................................53
6.2.1
Daily maintenance tasks...............................................................................................53
6.2.1.1
Visual inspection ...........................................................................................53
6.2.1.2
Functional test ...............................................................................................53
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks ..........................................................................................53
6.2.2.1
Visual inspection ...........................................................................................53
6.2.2.2
Functional test ...............................................................................................53
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) ..................................................53
6.3
Maintenance work ........................................................................................................................54
6.4
Disposing of equipment................................................................................................................54
6.4.1
Manufacturer's declaration to the end user ..................................................................54
6.5
Meeting the requirements of RoHS..............................................................................................54
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Rectifying faults....................................................................................................................................55
7.1
Checklist for rectifying faults ........................................................................................................55
7.2
Machine faults (error messages) .................................................................................................57
7.3
Resetting welding parameters to the factory settings ..................................................................58
7.4
Display machine control software version....................................................................................59
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Technical data.......................................................................................................................................60
8.1
Picotig 190 AC/DC .......................................................................................................................60
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Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................61
9.1
Remote controls and accessories ................................................................................................61
9.1.1
Connection cables ........................................................................................................61
9.1.2
Extension cable ............................................................................................................61
9.2
Options .........................................................................................................................................61
9.3
General accessories ....................................................................................................................61
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Appendix A............................................................................................................................................62
10.1
Overview of EWM branches.........................................................................................................62
