Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-002058-EW501
26.11.2015
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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
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Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1
Applications .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.1
TIG welding .................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.2
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 13
3.2
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 14
3.2.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 14
3.2.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 14
3.2.5
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 14
4
Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 15
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 17
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Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 19
5.3
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 20
5.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 20
5.4.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 20
5.5
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 21
5.5.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 21
5.5.2
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 22
5.6
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 23
5.6.1
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 23
5.6.2
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 24
5.6.2.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 24
5.6.2.2
Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 25
5.6.3
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 26
5.6.4
Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 27
5.6.4.1
HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 27
5.6.4.2
Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 27
5.6.5
TIG automatic cut-out ................................................................................................... 27
5.6.6
Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 28
5.6.6.1
Legend .......................................................................................................... 28
5.6.6.2
TIG non-latched operation ............................................................................ 29
5.6.6.3
TIG latched operation.................................................................................... 30
5.6.7
Welding torch (operating variants) ............................................................................... 31
5.6.7.1
Tap torch trigger (tapping function) ............................................................... 31
5.6.8
Torch mode and up/down speed setting ...................................................................... 32
5.6.8.1
Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 33
5.6.8.2
TIG pulsed welding ....................................................................................... 35
5.6.9
Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 37
5.7
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 38
5.7.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 38
5.7.2
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 39
5.7.3
Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 39