TECNA
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TE700 Instruction
Manual
2.4
- CONSTANT SECONDARY VOLTAGE OPERATING MODE (VEK)
When working with constant secondary voltage, the welder calculates the real effective value
(RMS) of the voltage at the electrodes every mS and keeps the set voltage value constant
according to a mathematical algorithm. The value of the current supplied by the inverter is
consequently inversely proportional to the resistance of the secondary circuit and to the
resistance of the material to be welded. The value of the supplied current will be independent
from power line fluctuations. The secondary voltage is kept constant as long as it is lower than
the CURR. MAX parameter. If the welding current tends to exceed the value set in CURR.
MAX., the inverter unit will automatically decrease the value of the secondary voltage in real
time to maintain the welding current within the set limits. The CURR. MAX. value may be set
as high as the max value of the transformer welding current. Its task is to prevent damage to
the welding tools in the case of harsh changes in the resistance of the material to be welded.
The constant secondary voltage working mode may be used for welds with tungsten
electrodes or to compensate the wear of the electrodes during the welding operation.
The VE value remains constant during the welding operation, but the current value changes
according to the impedance of the secondary circuit.
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