Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000188-EW501
22.02.2016
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Contents
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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5
2.2
Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 11
2.4.1
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 12
3
Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 13
3.1.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 13
3.1.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 13
3.1.5
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 13
4
Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 14
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 16
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Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 19
5.3
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 20
5.3.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 20
5.4
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 20
5.5
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 21
5.5.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 21
5.6
Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 22
5.7
Welding data display .................................................................................................................... 24
5.8
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.8.1
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 25
5.8.1.1
Torch connection options and pin assignments ............................................ 26
5.8.2
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 26
5.8.2.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 27
5.8.2.2
Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 28
5.8.3
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 29
5.8.4
Average value pulse welding ........................................................................................ 30
5.8.5
Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 31
5.8.5.1
HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 31
5.8.5.2
Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 31
5.8.5.3
Automatic cut-out .......................................................................................... 31
5.8.6
Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 32
5.8.6.1
Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 32
5.8.6.2
Non-latched mode ......................................................................................... 33
5.8.6.3
Latched mode ............................................................................................... 34
5.8.7
Welding torch (operating variants) ............................................................................... 35
5.8.7.1
Tap torch trigger (tapping function) ............................................................... 36
5.8.8
Torch mode and up/down speed setting ...................................................................... 37
5.8.8.1
Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 38
5.8.8.2
Potentiometer torch (8-pole) ......................................................................... 42
5.8.8.3
Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection .................................... 43
5.8.8.4
RETOX TIG torch (12-pole) .......................................................................... 44
5.8.9
Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 45
5.9
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 46
5.9.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 46