NCD+ 3200 Manual | Normal Operation
Part No. 729-110-037 Rev. 1.31 | May 2016
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3
Normal Operation
NOTE: Refer to
Figure 2.1
(Page 13) for item references throughout the following instructions.
3.1
Powering Up
Before power up, ensure that all cables are properly connected. Press the On/Off Power switch (
Item
2
) to the right of the knob to start the unit.
Wait for a few seconds while the power supply initiates and completes both a self test and self
diagnostics test
(Note: Self tests occur between every weld.
). Once the tests have completed, the
power supply will charge the unit to the voltage setpoint (adjust voltage if necessary). When fully
charged, the Cap Charge Status icon (
Figure 2.2
, Page 14
) will become a green checkmark to show
that the unit is fully charged and ready to weld.
3.2
Welding Operations
1. Set the welding voltage. Wait until the Voltage Display screen (
Item 5
) lights up green.
2. Rotate the knob (
Item 3
) to the desired level of voltage.
3. Set the spring pressure.
4. Adjust foot/leg assembly to set the plunge.
5. Load the stud into the chuck. Press the stud against the workpiece (Ensure that the stud is
perpendicular to the workpiece). The Workpiece icon will light up green.
6. Pull the trigger to weld the stud. The Trigger icon will turn green when the trigger switch is depressed
(
Figure 2.2
, Page 14
).
Note: If the stud does not make contact with the workpiece, it will not weld.
7. Remove the chuck from the welded stud.
8. The unit automatically recharges - wait for the Cap Charge Status icon (
Figure 2.2
, Page 14
) to turn
green again before proceeding with the next weld. The unit will not recharge even if the trigger is pulled
again before the chuck is removed from the welded stud known as the
Chuck Saver™
.
