Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000124-EW501
29.07.2011
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Contents
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Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2
Explanation of icons....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.5
Ambient conditions....................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1
In operation................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.2
Transport and storage .................................................................................................. 13
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Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1
Applications.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
TIG welding .................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.2.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards......................................... 15
3.2.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
4
Machine description ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3
Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
5
Design and function............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 20
5.3
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 21
5.3.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 21
5.4
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.5
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 22
5.5.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 22
5.6
TIG welding.................................................................................................................................. 23
5.6.1
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 23
5.6.2
Torch connection options and pin assignments ........................................................... 24
5.6.3
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 24
5.6.3.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 25
5.6.3.2
Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 26
5.6.4
Select welding task....................................................................................................... 27
5.6.5
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 27
5.6.6
Arc ignition.................................................................................................................... 28
5.6.6.1
HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 28
5.6.6.2
Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 28
5.6.7
Automatic cut-out.......................................................................................................... 28
5.6.8
Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 29
5.6.8.1
Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 29
5.6.8.2
Non-latched mode......................................................................................... 30
5.6.8.3
Latched mode ............................................................................................... 31
5.6.8.4
SpotArc ......................................................................................................... 32
5.6.8.5
Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 33
5.6.8.6
Non-latched operation, version C ................................................................. 34
5.6.8.7
Automated pulses ......................................................................................... 35
5.6.9
TIG activArc welding..................................................................................................... 36
5.6.10
Welding torch (operating variants) ............................................................................... 37
5.6.10.1
Tap torch trigger (tapping function)............................................................... 37