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Description
Your new single phase inverter welder offers Stick and TIG welding processes in the same power source. These processes
can be selected with the process SELECTOR BUTTON on the front panel of the unit.
TIG Welding
In the TIG position, a TIG torch with a gas valve in the handle is NOT required. The gas valve is automatically turned on
when pedal is pushed or torch trigger is engaged. The arc is activated using a lift arc technique or high frequency start
technique.
Using the AMPERAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB, maximum welding current can be adjusted.
DC Stick Welding
Both rutile and basic electrodes can be welded. Welding current is adjusted using the AMPERAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB.
Welder Layout and Controls
1.
PROCESS SELECT SWITCH
for the welding process selection:
a. AC TIG – Alternating Current TIG welding High Frequency.
b. DC TIG HF – Direct Current TIG High Frequency (automatic start when pedal or torch button engaged).
c. DC TIG LIFT – Direct Current TIG automatic start when touch and lifted to create arc.
d. DC STICK – Direct Current Stick welding.
2.
THERMAL FAULT LED
- thermal overload protection has been activated.
3.
INPUT VOLTAGE LED – machine is powered on and operating normally.
4.
OUTPUT FAULT LED – there is a general welding or machine fault.
5.
AMPERAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
is used to adjust the following welding parameters:
Using 120V
a. In STICK (“SMAW”) Mode it adjusts welding current (amperage) from 10A to 80A.
b. In TIG, (“GTAW”) Mode it adjusts welding current (amperage) from 5A to 130A.
Using 230V
a. In STICK (“SMAW”) Mode it adjusts welding current (amperage) from 10A-170A.
b. In TIG, (“GTAW”) Mode it adjusts welding current (amperage) from5A-200A.
6. SELECTOR SWITCH
for the function selection:
a. AC Frequency (Hz) – Alternating Current Frequency in Hertz.
b. AC Balance (% EN) – Alternating Current % Electrode Negative.
c. PULSE (Hz) – Frequency: Pulses per second or Hertz.
d. PULSE (% On) – High/Low Balance: % at time Amperage Peak.
7. AMPHENOL
– plug for the foot pedal or amptrol TIG torch (unit automatically detects accessory).
8.
NEGATIVE (-) DINSE SOCKET – 35/50 dinse.
9.
OUTPUT GAS.
10.
POSITIVE (+) DINSE SOCKET - 35/50 dinse.
11.
POWER SWITCH.
12.
INPUT TIG GAS.
Advanced Function Selection (6) Details
1.
AC (Hz) (6a):
Normal AC frequency from the wall outlet is 60 Hz, which is the number of times the current
alternates between EN and EP in one second. A higher frequency (90-240 Hz) focuses the arc. A lower frequency (40-
90 Hz) softens the arc.
2.
AC (% EN) (6B):
Normal AC frequency spends 50% of the time in EN and 50% of the time in EP. Adjusting the
balance determines how long the polarity stays in EN. A higher percentage of EN (60-80%) creates a tighter arc, less
cleaning, and reduces tungsten balling. A lower percentage of EN (40-60%) creates a less-focused arc, more cleaning,
and will likely create a ball at the end of the tungsten.
Getting to Know Your Welder
