Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.8.9.1
Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 37
5.8.9.2
Non-latched mode ......................................................................................... 38
5.8.9.3
Latched mode ................................................................................................ 39
5.8.9.4
spotArc .......................................................................................................... 40
5.8.9.5
Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 42
5.8.10
Pulses, function sequences .......................................................................................... 44
5.8.10.1
TIG pulses
– non-latched operation .............................................................. 44
5.8.10.2
TIG pulses - latched operation ...................................................................... 44
5.8.11
Pulse variants ............................................................................................................... 45
5.8.11.1
Pulses (thermal pulses) ................................................................................. 45
5.8.11.2
KHz pulses (metallurgic pulses) .................................................................... 46
5.8.11.3
Automated pulses .......................................................................................... 46
5.8.12
TIG
activArc
welding ..................................................................................................... 47
5.8.13
Welding torch (operating variants) ................................................................................ 48
5.8.13.1
Tap torch trigger (tapping function) ............................................................... 48
5.8.14
Torch mode and up/down speed setting ...................................................................... 49
5.8.14.1
Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 50
5.8.14.2
TIG up/down torch (8-pole) ........................................................................... 52
5.8.14.3
Potentiometer torch (8-pole) ......................................................................... 54
5.8.14.4
Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection .................................... 55
5.8.14.5
RETOX TIG torch (12-pole)........................................................................... 56
5.9
MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 57
5.9.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 58
5.9.2
Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 59
5.9.3
Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 59
5.9.3.1
Hotstart current .............................................................................................. 59
5.9.3.2
Hotstart time .................................................................................................. 59
5.9.4
Antistick......................................................................................................................... 59
5.10
Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 60
5.10.1
Manual remote control RT1 19POL .............................................................................. 60
5.10.2
RTG1 19POL manual remote control ........................................................................... 60
5.10.3
Manual remote control RTP1 19POL ........................................................................... 60
5.10.4
Manual remote control RTP2 19POL ........................................................................... 60
5.10.5
RTP3 spotArc 19POL manual remote control .............................................................. 60
5.10.6
Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL 5 M / RTF2 19POL 5 M .......................... 60
5.11
Interfaces for automation ............................................................................................................. 61
5.11.1
Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ................................................................. 61
5.12
Machine configuration menu ........................................................................................................ 62
5.12.1
Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 62
5.12.2
Power-saving mode (Standby) ..................................................................................... 62
5.12.3
Testing the machine fan ............................................................................................... 63
5.12.4
Limiting the mains current (10A) ................................................................................... 64
5.12.5
Protecting welding parameters from unauthorised access ........................................... 65
5.12.5.1
Changing the three-digit machine code ........................................................ 66
5.12.6
Setting the welding current (absolute/percentage) ....................................................... 67
5.12.7
TIG antistick .................................................................................................................. 68
5.12.8
spotarc / Spotmatic configuration ................................................................................. 69
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Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 70
6.1
General......................................................................................................................................... 70
6.2
Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 70
6.2.1
Daily maintenance tasks ............................................................................................... 70
6.2.1.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 70
6.2.1.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 70
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 70
6.2.2.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 70
6.2.2.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 70
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 71
6.3
Disposing of equipment ................................................................................................................ 71
6.3.1
Manufacturer's declaration to the end user .................................................................. 71
6.4
Meeting the requirements of RoHS .............................................................................................. 71