Machine control
– Operating elements
Operating the machine control
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3.3
Operating the machine control
3.3.1
Main screen
The machine control switches to the main screen after it has been turned on or a setting has been
completed. This means that the previously selected settings (indicated by signal lights where applicable)
and the nominal value for the current (A) are displayed in the left-hand welding data display. Depending
on the selection, the right-hand display shows the welding voltage (V) nominal value or the welding power
(kW) actual value. The control always switches back to the main screen after 4 sec. of inactivity.
3.3.2
Welding power setting
The welding power is set using the control button. You can also adjust the parameters in the operation
sequence or settings in the different machine menus.
3.3.3
Welding parameter setting in the operation sequence
A welding parameter can be set in two ways in the operation sequence.
1. Push the "left" or "right" arrow keys (flashing signal light will indicate your selection). Turn the control
button to set the parameter value.
2. Press briefly on the control button (operation sequence selection) and then turn the button (navigate to
the required parameter). Press again to apply the selected parameter as the setting (corresponding
signal light flashes). Turn the button to set the parameter value.
The welding parameter setting is shown on the left-hand display while it is being set. A parameter
abbreviation or a deviation in the specified parameter value upwards or downwards is shown on the right-
hand display:
Display
Meaning
Increase the parameter value
To return to the factory settings.
Factory setting (example value = 20)
Parameter is set to optimum value
Decrease the parameter value
To return to the factory settings.
3.3.4
Setting advanced welding parameters (Expert menu)
The Expert menu contains functions and parameters which cannot be set directly in the machine control
or which do not need to be et on a regular basis. The number and display of these parameters depends
on the previously selected welding procedure or the functions.
To select them hold the control button for more than 2 sec. Select the required parameter/menu item by
turning (navigate) and pressing (confirm) the control button.
You can also or alternatively use the push-buttons to the left and right of the control button to navigate.
3.3.5
Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu)
The basic welding system functions can be adjusted in the machine configuration menu. Only
experienced users should change the settings
> see 4.7 chapter
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