Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.7.7.3
Automatic cut-out .......................................................................................... 36
5.7.8
Function sequences/operating modes .......................................................................... 37
5.7.8.1
Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 37
5.7.8.2
Non-latched mode ......................................................................................... 38
5.7.8.3
Latched mode ................................................................................................ 39
5.7.8.4
spotArc .......................................................................................................... 40
5.7.8.5
Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 42
5.7.8.6
Non-latched operation, version C .................................................................. 44
5.7.9
Pulses, function sequences .......................................................................................... 46
5.7.9.1
TIG pulses
– non-latched operation .............................................................. 46
5.7.9.2
TIG pulses - latched operation ...................................................................... 46
5.7.10
Pulse variants ............................................................................................................... 47
5.7.11
TIG
activArc
welding ..................................................................................................... 49
5.7.12
Welding torch (operating variants) ................................................................................ 50
5.7.12.1
Tap torch trigger (tapping function) ............................................................... 50
5.7.13
Torch mode and up/down speed setting ...................................................................... 51
5.7.13.1
Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 52
5.7.13.2
Setting the first increment.............................................................................. 54
5.8
MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 55
5.8.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 56
5.8.2
Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 57
5.8.3
Arcforce......................................................................................................................... 57
5.8.4
Antistick......................................................................................................................... 57
5.8.5
Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 58
5.8.5.1
Hotstart current .............................................................................................. 58
5.8.5.2
Hotstart time .................................................................................................. 58
5.8.6
MMA pulse welding in the vertical up position (PF) ...................................................... 59
5.9
Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 60
5.9.1
Manual remote control RT1 19POL .............................................................................. 60
5.9.2
RTG1 19POL manual remote control ........................................................................... 60
5.9.3
Manual remote control RTP1 19POL ........................................................................... 60
5.9.4
Manual remote control RTP2 19POL ........................................................................... 60
5.9.5
RTP3 spotArc 19POL manual remote control .............................................................. 60
5.9.6
Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL 5 M / RTF2 19POL 5 M .......................... 61
5.9.6.1
Ramp function foot-operated remote control RTF 1 / RTF 2 ........................ 62
5.9.7
Power-saving mode (Standby) ..................................................................................... 62
5.10
Interfaces for automation ............................................................................................................. 62
5.10.1
Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ................................................................. 63
5.11
PC interface ................................................................................................................................. 64
5.12
Machine configuration menu ........................................................................................................ 64
5.12.1
Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 64
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Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 69
6.1
General......................................................................................................................................... 69
6.2
Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 69
6.2.1
Daily maintenance tasks ............................................................................................... 69
6.2.1.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 69
6.2.1.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 69
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 69
6.2.2.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 69
6.2.2.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 69
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 70
6.3
Disposing of equipment ................................................................................................................ 70
6.3.1
Manufacturer's declaration to the end user .................................................................. 70
6.4
Meeting the requirements of RoHS .............................................................................................. 70
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Rectifying faults.................................................................................................................................... 71
7.1
Checklist for rectifying faults ........................................................................................................ 71
7.2
Error messages (power source) ................................................................................................... 73
7.3
Resetting welding parameters to the factory settings .................................................................. 75
7.4
Display machine control software version .................................................................................... 76