Functional characteristics
TIG welding
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5.1.8.8 Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection
DANGER
Risk of injury due to electrical voltage after switching off!
Working on an open machine can lead to fatal injuries!
Capacitors are loaded with electrical voltage during operation. Voltage remains present
for up to four minutes after the mains plug is removed.
1. Switch off machine.
2. Remove the mains plug.
3. Wait for at last 4 minutes until the capacitors have discharged!
WARNING
Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications!
To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by
specialist, skilled persons!
The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference.
• Appoint only skilled persons for repair work (trained service personnel)!
Dangers resulting from failure to perform test after conversion!
Before reconnection, “Inspection and Testing during Operation” according to
IEC/BS EN 60974-4 “Arc welding systems – Inspection and Testing during Operation”
has to be performed!
• Perform test to IEC / DIN EN 60974-4!
When connecting a potentiometer torch, jumper JP27 on PCB T320/1 inside the welding machine
should be unplugged.
Welding torch configuration
Setting
Prepared for TIG standard or up/down torch (factory setting)
JP27
Prepared for potentiometer torches
JP27
Figure 5-20
This torch type requires the welding machine to be set to torch mode 3
> see 5.1.8.2 chapter
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