Strata ADVANCETIG 200 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Strata

Model: ADVANCETIG 200

Category: Welding System

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ADVANCETIG 200AC/DC

MULTI-PROCESS TIG WELDER

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LIFT TIG

SPIKE/

GENERATOR

SAFE

PULSE

WELDING

OUTPUT

IP23 CORROSION

& SALT SPRAY

RESISTANT

HF START

TIG

230V 50HZ

SINGLE PHASE

(ADVTIG200)

IGBT

INVERTER

TECHNOLOGY

CONSTANT

CURRENT

ALTERNATING

/DIRECT

CURRENT

POWER FACTOR

CORRECTION

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Contents

KnowYourMachine............................................................5

Quick Start Guide.............................................................10

WirelessRemoteControlConfiguration............................11

Available Parts & Accessories...........................................12

Wiring Diagram................................................................14

Care&Maintenance.........................................................15

Electrodes........................................................................15

EffectsofMMAWeldingVariousMetals...........................16

OtherKnowledge&Resources.........................................16

Safety..............................................................................17

Warranty.........................................................................23

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• ADVANCETIG 200AC/DC •

MULTI-PROCESS TIG WELDER

The ADVANCETIG AC/DC Series are at the top of their class featuring state-of-the-art IGBT

technology. Results speak for themselves, achieved with top level features such as adjustable

arc force, AC wave and a program saving function. Designed tough to last in rugged NZ

workshops and omsite tasks.

• IGBTmoduleinvertertechnologyforsmooth&stable 

output, increased reliability and high duty cycle

• Damageresistantindustrialcasingwithfrontpanel

• Microprocessorcontrolsystemforsuperior&dynamic 

arc characteristics

• Lightweight&compactdesignidealforportable 

applications

• Extremestresstestingto440vinproductionforrugged 

reliability.

• Adjustablearcforce,hotstart&automaticantistick

 controlforgreatercontrolandeaseofuseforMMA 

welding.

• LiftTIGandHFstartmodesforversatilitywhenwelding 

around sensitive electronic equipment

• ElectronicHFTIGarcignitionsystemforcontamination 

 freeandeasyarcstartingwithlowEMFinterference

• 2T/4Ttriggercontrolmodes

• Dualdigitaldisplaymetersforaccuratepresettingand 

feedback of welding parameters & output.

• Highquality&overspecifiedelectroniccomponentsfor 

durability & reliability

• Digitalup/downbuttonremotecontrolandwireless

foot pedal (optional)

• Quickconnectinletgasfittingforeaseofuseand 

changing of gas bottles

• ActivePFCTechnologyandincreaseddutycycleand 

energy efficiency.

DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: INPUT POWER MAX. INPUT GENERATOR CURRENT AC FREQ DUTY CYCLE TIG PULSE AC TIG STANDARDS: MAX WELD

SUPPLY: CURRENT: CAPACITY: OUTPUT: ADJ: MMA+DC TIG /AC TIG FREQUENCY: WAVEFORM THICKNESS:

492 x 189 15kg 230VAC15A 30A 7.3KVA 5-200A 50-250Hz 60%@140A 0.5-900Hz Square, Sine EN60974-1:2012 10mm

 x350mm  50Hz     60%@155A Triangular

LIFT TIG

SPIKE/

GENERATOR

SAFE

PULSE

WELDING

OUTPUT

IP23 CORROSION

& SALT SPRAY

RESISTANT

HF START

TIG

230V 50HZ

SINGLE PHASE

(ADVTIG200)

IGBT

INVERTER

TECHNOLOGY

CONSTANT

CURRENT

ALTERNATING

/DIRECT

CURRENT

POWER FACTOR

CORRECTION

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Know Your Machine

Moredetailedexplanationsoffunctiononfollowingpages.

1. Positive (+) welding power output connection socket.

2. TIGtorchgasconnector.

3. Negative(-)weldingpoweroutputconnectionsocket.

4. TIGtorchremoteconnectionsocket

Control Panel

5. LHMultifunctionDisplay

6. RHMultifunctionDisplay

7. ParameterSelect/AdjustKnob

8. MMAHotStartSettingIndicator

9. MMAWeldingCurrentIndicator

10. MMAArcForceSettingIndicator

11. PreGasFlowSettingIndicator

12. StartCurrentSettingIndicator

13. UpSlopeSettingIndicator

14. TigPeakWeldingCurrentSettingIndicator

15. TigBaseWeldingCurrentSettingIndicator

16. DownSlopeSettingIndicator

17. EndCurrentSettingIndicator

18. PostGasFlowSettingIndicator

19. PulseMode‘Off’Indicator

20. PulseMode‘On’Indicator

21. PulseFrequencySettingIndicator

22. PulseWidthSettingIndicator

23. CleanWidthArea/ACBalanceAdjustment

24. ACFrequencyAdjustment

25. 4TTriggerModeIndicator

26. RepeatTriggerModeIndicator

27. 2TTriggerModeIndicator

28. DCWaveOutputIndicator

29. ACTriangleWaveOutputIndicator

30. ACSineWaveOutputIndicator

31. ACAdvancedSquareWaveOutputIndicator

32. LiftTIGModeIndicator

33. HFTIGModeIndicator

34. MMAModeIndicator

11 12 18

6 7

15 17

20 21 22

23 24

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Further Controls Explained

LH Digital Multifunction Display (5)

Beforeweldingthisdisplaysthesettingselected/be-

ing adjusted using the control knob (7). During weld-

ing it displays welding current. The parameter setting

displayedisindicatedbytheLEDsbelowthedisplay;

percentage(%),Current(A),Time(S)andFrequency

(Hz).Ifleftinactiveforseveralseconds,displaywill

revert back to main welding current setting.

RH Digital Multifunction Display (6)

Beforeweldingthisdisplayssecondaryfunctionsand

error codes. During welding it displays welding volt-

age.

Multifunction Smart Control Knob (7)

Moveknobright/leftandup/downtonavigatearound

thecontrolpanel.Parameter/settingselectedwillbe

indicatedbytheLEDonthecontrolpanelandtheval-

ueshownontheLHdisplay(5).Adjusttheparameter

byturningtheknob.Accessthejob/programstore/

recall function by pressing the knob.

Error Indicator

Lightswhenovervoltage,overcurrentorelectrical

overheating (due to exceeding duty cycle) is detected

and protection is activated. When protection is acti-

vated, welding output will be disabled until the safety

system senses the overload has reduced sufficiently

andindicatorlampgoesout.Mayalsotriggerifma-

chine experiences an internal power circuit failure.

MMA Settings

Hot start (8)

Hotstartprovidesextrapowerwhentheweldstarts

to counteract the high resistance of the electrode and

workpiece as the arc is started.

Arc Force (10)

AnMMAweldingpowersourceisdesignedtopro-

duce constant output current (CC). This means with

different types of electrode and arc length; the weld-

ing voltage varies to keep the current constant. This

can cause instability in some welding conditions as

MMAweldingelectrodeswillhaveaminimumvoltage

they can operate with and still have a stable arc.

Arc Force control boosts the welding power if its

senses the welding voltage is getting too low. The

higher the arc force adjustment, the higher the mini-

mum voltage that the power source will allow. This

effect will also cause the welding current to increase.

0isArc Force off, 10 is maximum Arc Force.This

is practically useful for electrode types that have a

higher operating voltage requirement or joint types

that require a short arc length such as out of position

welds.

TIG Settings

Pre Flow (11)

Pre-flowcontrolstheperiod shieldinggaswill flow

for when the torch is triggered before the arc starts.

This purges the work area of atmospheric gas which

could contaminate the weld before the weld starts.

Start Current Setting (12)

Available in 4T trigger mode only, sets a welding cur-

rent 5-100% of the main welding current activated

when the trigger is held on to ‘latch’ the trigger before

the main weld current is started. Once the trigger is

released, the current will go through the upslope (13)

period if it is set, to the main welding current (14).

Up Slope (13)

When the trigger is activated, the welding current will

increase gradually over the time selected up to the set

main welding current (14).

Down Slope (16)

When the trigger is released, the welding current will

reduce gradually over the time selected down to 0.

This allows the operator to complete the weld without

leaving a ‘crater’ at the end of the weld pool.

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End Current Setting (17)

Available in 4T trigger mode only, sets a welding cur-

rent 5-100% of the main welding current activated

when the trigger is held on to ‘unlatch’ the trigger be-

foretheweldisfinished.Ifdownslope(16)isset,the

current will go through the downslope period before

going to the end current set. When the trigger is re-

leased, the arc will stop.

Post Flow Gas (18)

Controls the period of time the shielding gas contin-

ues to flow for after the arc is stopped. This protects

the weld area and torch tungsten from contamination

while it is still hot enough to react with atmospheric

gases, after the weld is finished.

Pulse Settings

Only available when pulse mode (20) is selected.

Base Current (15)

Setsthecurrentofthelow/basepulse.

Pulse Frequency (21)

Sets the rate that the welding output alternates be-

tween the peak and base current settings.

Pulse Width (22)

Sets the time proportion as a percentage between

the peak current and base current when using pulse

mode.Neutralsettingis50%,thetimeperiodofthe

peakcurrentandbasecurrentpulseisequal.Higher

pulse duty setting will give greater heat input, while

lower pulse duty will have the opposite effect.

AC Settings

Only available in AC welding mode (29,30,31)

Clean Width Area/ AC

Balance Adjustment (23)

Adjusts the balance as a percentage between the for-

ward and reverse current cycles when welding in AC

output mode. The reverse part of the AC cycle gives

the ‘cleaning’ effect on the weld material, while the

forward cycle melts the weld material. Neutral set-

tingis0.Increasedreversecyclebiaswillgivegreater

cleaning effect, less weld penetration and more heat

in the torch tungsten, which gives the disadvantage of

reducing the output current that can be used for a giv-

en tungsten size, to prevent the tungsten overheating.

Increasedforwardcyclebiaswillgivetheoppositeef-

fect, less cleaning effect, greater weld penetration and

less heat in the tungsten.

Ideallyformaximumeffectiveness,thecleanwidth/

AC balance should be set with as much forward cycle

bias as possible, while still maintaining a sufficient

level of oxidisation removal for a contamination free

weld pool. The cleaner non-ferrous metal is before

welding, the more effective it is to weld. This effect

can also be used to reduce heat in the tungsten, al-

lowing use of a pointed tungsten tip shape for a more

defined arc.

AC Frequency Adjustment (24)

IncreasingACfrequencywillfocustheshapeofthe

arc, resulting in a tighter, more controlled arc causing

increased penetration and less heated affected area

for the same current setting. Slower frequency will

result in a wider, softer arc shape.

TIG 2T/4T Trigger Control

2T Mode (27)

The trigger is pulled and held on to activate the weld-

ing circuit, when the trigger is released, the welding

circuit stops.

4T (25)

This is known as ’latching’ mode. The trigger is pulled

once and released to activate the welding circuit,

pulled and released again to stops the welding cir-

cuit. This function is useful to longer welds as the

trigger is not required to be held on continuously. The

AdvanceTig 200 ACDC also has more current control

options that can be used in 4T mode.

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Repeat Mode (26)

Cycles between peak (14) and base (15) welding

current set, each time the trigger is activated. Also

uses upslope (13) and down slope (17) when chang-

ing between the peak and base current settings. The

number of cycles repeated before the arc stops is set

ontheLHdisplay(5)whentherepeatmodeindicator

(26)islit.

AC/DC Output Modes

DC (Direct Current) Welding Output (28)

Suitable for TIG welding ferrous (iron based) met-

als such as mild steel and stainless steel, copper

and titanium. TIG welding reactive metals such as

Aluminium, Magnesium and Zinc requires AC (al-

ternating current) output. When reactive metals are

exposed to air they form an oxide layer that insulates

the base metal and prevents welding current flowing,

italsocontaminatestheweldpool.Reversecurrent

flowisrequiredtobreakthrough/cleanoffthisoxide

layer so that welding can take place, while the current

flow during the positive cycle does the majority of the

heating of the weld pool area.

AC Triangle Wave Welding Output (29)

Reducedheatinputforsamecurrentsetting.Espe-

cially useful for welding thin metal.

AC Sine Wave Welding Output (30)

TraditionalACTIGweldingwaveform.Quieter,‘soft’

arc characteristic.

AC Square Wave (31)

Focused arc for maximum penetration, fast travel

speed with best directional control.

TIG Arc Starting Modes

TIG HF/ Lift ignition modes (32/33)

ForTIGweldingprocess,contactofthetorchtung-

sten to the workpiece will cause contamination of the

tungsten and the workpiece that will adversely affect

the weld quality, especially when the tungsten is elec-

tricallyenergised.HF(highfrequency)ignitionsends

a pulse of high energy electricity through the torch

system that is capable of ‘jumping’ between the tung-

sten and the workpiece, ensuring arc starting without

any contact between the tungsten and workpiece.

ThedisadvantageofHFignitionisthatthehighen-

ergy electrical pulse creates significant electrical and

radio signal interference, which limits its use around

sensitive electronic equipment such as computers.

Lift TIG ignition is a compromise that minimises

tungsten contamination while eliminating the electri-

calinterferenceofHFstartsystems.

Liftarcstartingworksbylightlyrestingthetungsten

on the work piece, activating the torch trigger signal

and then lifting the tungsten off. The control circuit

will sense when the tungsten is removed from the

work piece and send a low powered pulse of electric-

itythroughthetungstenthatwillcausetheTIGarcto

initiate.Becausethetungstenisnot‘live’whenitisin

contact with the work, contamination is minimised.

Program/Job Memory

The AdvanceTig 200 AC/DC has 10 memory/ job

spaces that parameters can be saved to for easy re-

call. To access a saved program, press the control

knob(7)andtheprogramnumber0-9willshowon

the display. Adjust to the program number required

by rotating the control knob. Once the program is ac-

cessed, it will automatically load. To return to normal

parameter settings, move the control knob up, down,

right or left. To save parameters set as a program,

press and hold the control knob for a few seconds

and the display will blink. The settings are now saved

inthelastprogramspacethatwasselected.Ifset-

ting parameters to save as a program, ensure that

you start with a program number that the data is OK

to overwrite, as the previous settings saved to that

memory space will be lost.

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Tips and Tricks

Pulse Welding

Pulse welding mode switches the welding output be-

tween a high and low current output in a cyclical man-

ner. When used correctly this function has substantial

benefitsintheTIGweldingprocessincludinggreater

weld penetration for less work heat input and greater

control of the weld pool.

The basic theory for setting the base current using

pulse mode is that the base current should be suffi-

cient to maintain the existing molten weld pool, while

the peak current is sufficient to melt new metal in or-

dertomove/expandthemoltenweldpool.Increased

pulse frequency will have the effect of making the arc

more tightly focused which is useful for fine stainless

work and similar.

Pulsing can also be used to help move the weld pool,

this technique is useful for welding out of position or

with materials that have higher viscosity weld pool.

Higherpulsedutysettingwillgivegreaterheatinput,

while lower pulse duty will have the opposite effect.

Remote Current Control

TheADVANCETIG200AC/DCcanacceptremotecur-

rent control from a potentiometer/ analogue signal

or a digital up/down button signal. Potentiometer

remotecontrolwillchangethecurrentfromthe5A

minimum to the maximum set using the machine cur-

rentcontrol(30).Usinganup/downbuttonremote

signal, the current may be increased or decreased in

1A increments, or ‘scrolls’ up to 30A at a time if the

button is held down. This is very useful for precision

work.TheADVANCETIG200AC/DCcanalsobeused

withtheStrataWirelessremotecontrolsystem.Refer

to the accessories section in this manual for the op-

tions available.

Duty Cycle Rating

Welding duty cycle is the percentage of actual weld-

ing time that can occur in a ten minute cycle. E.g.

20%at160amps-thismeanstheweldercanweld

at160ampsfor2minutesandthentheunitwillneed

to be rested for 8 minutes. All duty cycle ratings are

based on an ambient air temperature of 40°C with

50%humidity,whichistheinternationalstandardfor

sucharating.Inanenvironmentwithtemperatures

exceeding 40°C, the duty cycle will be less than stat-

ed.Inambienttemperaturelessthan40°C,dutycycle

performance will be higher.

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ADVANCETIG 200AC/DC

Electrical Connection

Strata Advance Multivoltage technology allows the

machine to operate on a very wide range input volt-

agesdownaslowas90V.Thismeansthatlimitedca-

pacity power supplies and long extension leads may

beusedwithoutdamagingthewelder.However,as

the supply voltage decreases, the maximum output

current and duty cycle will also decrease.

To utilise the full output capacity of the machine using

an extension cord, it should be a heavy duty version

withaminimumcablecoresizeof2.5mm2.Itisrec-

ommendedtousetheEuroquipindustrialduty15A

extensionlead,partnumber;16895.

Operating Environment

Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper

cooling. Ensure that the machine is placed on a sta-

ble level surface where clean cool air can easily flow

throughtheunit.TheADVANCETIG200AC/DChas

electrical components and control circuit boards

which may be damaged by excessive dust and dirt,

so a clean operating environment is important for reli-

able product life.

Basic Operation

1. ARC/ MMA Welding Operation

1.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the

negative welding power output socket (3) Con-

nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact

with the work piece must be firm contact with

clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or

scale at the contact point.

1.2 Insertanelectrodeintotheelectrodeholderand

connect the electrode holder and work lead to

the positive welding power output socket (1).

Note: This polarity connection configuration is valid for most

GP(GeneralPurpose)MMAelectrodes.Therearevariancesto

this.Ifindoubt,checktheelectrodespecificationsorconsultthe

electrode manufacturer.

Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation

1.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power us-

ing the mains input power lead. Switch the mains

power switch to ‘on’ to power up the machine. Set

toMMAweldingmode(34)

1.4 Set welding parameters as required following in-

structions in the previous section. You are now

ready to weld!

2. TIG Operation

Note:TIGoperationrequiresanargongassupply.

2.1 Connect earth cable quick connector to posi-

tive welding power output socket (1). Connect

earth clamp to the work piece. Contact with

work piece must be a firm contact with clean,

bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or scale at

contact point.

2.2 InsertTIGtorchpowerconnectionintothenega-

tive welding power output socket (3). Connect

TIGtorchremoteplugtoremotesocket(4)and

torchgasconnectiontotheTIGgasoutlet(2).

2.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power

using the mains input power lead. Switch the

mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the ma-

chine.Settheweldingmodeto‘LiftTIG’(32)or

‘HFTIG’(33).

2.4 Assemble female gas quick connector to the

gas line and regulator outlet fitting. Connect gas

regulator to a gas cylinder (not included with

machine) and connect female quick connector

to male gas inlet on rear of machine.

Ensure all connections are tight. Open gas cyl-

inder valve and adjust regulator, flow should be

between 5-10 l/min depending on application.

Re-checkregulatorflowpressurewiththetorch

triggered as static gas flow setting may drop

once gas is flowing.

2.5 Set welding parameters as required followng

the instructions in the previous section. You are

now ready to weld!

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Any Strata ADVANCETIG model can be config-

ured to communicate exclusively with any Strata

wireless foot pedal or remote control panel. This

is done by a simple process of synchronising

the wireless remote control and the machine

frequencies. Each interface frequency assigned

is unique, so it is possible to use several wire-

lesscontrolsystems/machinesinthesamearea

with no problems. The direct range of the Strata

wireless control system is approximately 100m,

this will be affected by the physical location of the

machine and the remote control.

To synchronise a remote control to a

machine, follow these instructions:

1.1 Ensure the remote control or foot pedal is

switched on

1.2 Press and hold the main control adjust-

ment knob in ‘select’ mode and turn the

machine on.

1.3 Asthemachinepowersup,theLCDdisplay

will light and then go blank again. When

the display goes blank, release the control

knob.

1.4 Within 10 seconds of releasing the knob,

activate the remote control or foot pedal.

The LCD display on the machine should

blink twice to indicate successful synchro-

nisation. Switch the machine off and back

onagaintostartweldingoperation.Ifthe

operation is unsuccessful, repeat steps 1

to5.

Please ensure the wireless foot pedal or remote

control is switched off when not in use to con-

servebatterylife.Ifthebatteryislefttogoflat,

the remote device may be required to be resyn-

chronised with the machine again.

Wireless Remote Control Conguration:

To remove the connection with a wireless

remote control:

2.1 Press and hold the main control adjust-

ment knob down in ‘select’ mode and turn

the machine on.

2.2 Continue holding the knob down after

theLCDdisplaygoesblank.Eventually

the display will blink with a wireless reset

message.

2.3 Switch the machine off and back on again

to start welding operation. The wireless

synchronisation has now been removed.

12 Pin Remote Plug Connection

67 8 9

10 11 12

Connect

short

circuit

potentiometer +

potentiometer

potentiometer-

switch

No.

Spin

Socket

Shell

Wire

Foot

Pedal

switch

Common

Welding

Torch

potentiometer +

potentiometer

potentiometer-

switch

short circuit

Remote

Control

Torch

down

switch

Up-

Down

Torch

centre tap centre tap

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Available Parts & Accessories These accessories listed are available from your Strata

Supplier.RefertotheStrataCatalogue,yourStrataSupplier

or look online at www.strata.co.nz for other accessories and

consumables available.

7371 Pro-Grip26Torchx25Ft,TgcEnd(LargeDinse)

 M12,10KPotand12PinHizonePlug

17399 StrataTIGWirelessFootControl

17400 StrataTIGRemoteControlPanel

17401 StrataTIGFootControl

AAL3550 ArcLead16mm2cable,35-70mmPlug,4m

AEL3550 EarthLead16mm2cable,35-70mmPlug,3m

17403 StrataWaterCoolingUnit230V

17384 StrataCompactWeldingMachineTrolley

17386 StrataIndustrialWeldingMachineTrolley

17387 StrataIndustrialWeldingTrolleyStorageUnit

ALS3550 MMALeadSet300A3+3m1/2”DinseConnectors

S400EH 400AScrewTypeElect.Holder

S500EC Strata500AEarthClamp

CP3550 CablePlug-35-50mmÂ³-Male

DW3000 AutoDarkeningHelmet,Shade9-13

DW4000 AutoDarkeningHelmet,Shade9-13

 withGrindingVisor

DW7000 AutoDarkeningHelmet,Shade9-13

 withGrindingVisorandPRSLFiltrationSystem.

GR101AR ArgonTwinGaugeRegulator

GR101ARFL ArgonGasRegulatorc/wFlowMeter

GR101AR-2FL ArgonRegulatorc/wTwinFlowMeter

16895 15mH/D15AExtensionLead(3x2.5mm2wiring)

TBC57Y02 LongBlackCap

TC10N23 Collet1/16”(1.6mm)(2pk)

TC10N24 Collet3/32”(2.4mm)(2pk)

TC10N25 Collet1/8”3.2mm(Pkt2)

TCB10N31 ColletBody1/16”(1.6mm)(2pk)

TCB10N32 ColletBody3/32”(2.4mm)(2pk)

TCB10N28 ColletBody1/8”(3.2mm)(2pk)

TCC10N48 Std.CeramicCup3/8”Bore#6(2pk)

TCC10N47 Std.CeramicCup7/16”Bore#7(2pk)

TCC10N46 Std.CeramicCup1/2”Bore#8(2pk)

TCC10N45 Std.CeramicCup5/8”Bore#10(2pk)

TT16-150 ThoriatedTungstenElectrode1.6mm(3pk)

ADVANCETIG 200 AC/DC:

TT24-150 ThoriatedTungstenElectrode2.4mm(3pk)

TT32-150 ThoriatedTungstenElectrode3.2mm(3pk)

TZ16-150 ZirconiatedTungstenElectrode1.6mm(3pk)

TZ24-150 ZirconiatedTungstenElectrode2.4mm(3pk)

TZ32-150 ZirconiatedTungstenElectrode3.2mm(3pk)

ACDCKIT ACDCTigStarterKit-WP17,WP18,WP26

TR16MS-70S-6 MildSteelTigRod1.6mm/1kg

TR24MS-70S-6 MildSteelTigRod2.4mm/1kg

TR32MS-70S-6 MildSteelTigRod3.2mm/1kg

TR16SS-316 StainlessSteelTigRod1.6mm

TR24SS-316 StainlessSteelTigRod2.4mm

TR32SS-316 StainlessSteelTigRod3.2mm

TR16AL-5356 AluminiumTigRod1.6mm/0.5kg

TR24AL-5356 AluminiumTigRod2.4mm/0.5kg

TR32AL-5356 AluminiumTigRod3.2mm/0.5kg

TZ16-150 ZirconiatedTungstenElectrode1.6mm(3pk)

TZ24-150 ZirconiatedTungstenElectrode2.4mm(3pk)

TZ32-150 ZirconiatedTungstenElectrode3.2mm(3pk)

ETCPH4825 OvercordR922.5mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH4832 OvercordR923.2mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH4840 OvercordR924.0mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH6825 Overcord2.5mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH6832 Overcord3.2mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH6840 Overcord4.0mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH6850 Overcord5.0mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH7725 Supercito2.5mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH7732 Supercito3.2mmElectrodes(450mm)

ETCPH7740 Supercito4.0mmElectrodes(450mm)

ETCPH7750 Supercito5.0mmElectrodes(450mm)

ETCPH56S25 Tenax56S2.5mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH56S32 Tenax56S3.2mmElectrodes(350mm)

ETCPH56S40 Tenax56S4.0mmElectrodes(450mm)

ETCPH56S50 Tenax56S5.0mmElectrodes(450mm)

PDL15 Plug,3Pin15A250V-Straight

17844 GasInletQC

17847 12PinStrataTIGRemoteConnectionPlug

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3. TCB57Y02 BackCapLong

4. TCB57Y04 BackCapShort

5. TER1MS MomentaryKit

6. UERSWL8 TriggerLead25ft

8. TERH200 LargeErgoTigHandle

9. UERKJ200 LargeKnuckleJoint

11. UERJK200 JointingRepairKit

13. UERCO200-40 Sheathx12.5ftIncLeatherCover

 UERCO200-80 Sheathx25ftIncLeatherCover

15. 46V28 PowerCablex12.5ftRubber

 46V30 PowerCablex25ftRubber

Suregrip™ Series WP26 Torch Parts

AllproductsconformtoEN60974-7andareRoHS,REACHandWEEEcompliant

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Wiring Diagram

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Care & Maintenance

Keep your Welding Machine

in Top Condition

The ADVANCETIG 200AC/DC does not require any

special maintenance, however the user should take

care of the machine as follows:

• Regularlycleantheventilationslots.

• Keepthecasingclean.

• Checkallcablesbeforeuse.

• Checkelectrodeholders,worklead/clampsand

welding torches before use.

• Replacewornelectrodeholdersandearth 

clamps, which do not provide a good

connection.

• Replacewornconsumablepartsinatimely 

manner.

• Useasoftclothorbrushtocleanelectrical 

components.

• Donotuseliquidcleaningproducts,wateror

especially solvents.

• Donotusecompressedairtocleanelectrical

components as this can force dirt and dust

further into components, causing electrical short

circuits.

• Checkfordamagedparts.Donotusethewelder

with damaged parts.

• Adamagedweldermustbecarefullycheckedby

a qualified person to determine that it will operate

properly. Check for breakage of parts, mountings

and other conditions that may affect its operation.

An authorised service centre should properly

repairadamagedpart.Haveyourwelderrepaired

by an expert.

This appliance is manufactured in accordance with

relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry

out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise

considerable danger for the user may result. Use only

genuine replacement parts. Do not use modified or

non-genuineparts.

Storing the Welder

When not in use the welder should be stored in the

dryandfrost-freeenvironment.

WARNING!Beforeperforming cleaning/main-

tenance,replacingcables/connections,make

sure the welding machine is switched off and

disconnected from the power supply.

Electrodes

Size of Electrodes

The electrode size is determined by the thickness of

metals being joined and can also be governed by the

type of welding machine available. Small welding ma-

chines will only provide current (amperage) to run

smaller sized electrodes.

Forthinsections,itisnecessarytousesmallerelec-

trodes otherwise the arc may burn holes through the

job. A little practice will soon establish the most suit-

able electrode for a given application.

Storage of Electrodes

Always store electrodes in a dry place and in their

original containers.

Electrode Polarity

Electrodes are generally connected to the electrode

holder with the electrode holder connected positive

polarity.

The work lead is connected to the negative polarity

andisconnectedtotheworkpiece.Ifindoubtconsult

the electrode data sheet.

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High Tensile and Alloy Steels

The two most prominent effects of welding these

steels are the formation of a hardened zone in the

weld area, and, if suitable precautions are not taken,

the occurrence in this zone of under-bead cracks.

Hardenedzoneandunderbeadcracksintheweldarea

may be reduced by using the correct electrodes, pre-

heating, using higher current settings, using larger

electrodes sizes, short runs for larger electrode de-

posits or tempering in a furnace.

Manganese Steels

The effect on manganese steel of slow cooling from

high temperatures causes embrittlement. For this

reason it is absolutely essential to keep manganese

steelcool during welding by quenching after each

weld or skip welding to distribute the heat.

Cast Iron

Mosttypesofcastiron,exceptwhiteiron,areweld-

able. White iron, because of its extreme brittleness,

generally cracks when attempts are made to weld it.

Trouble may also be experienced when welding

white-heartmalleable,duetotheporositycausedby

gas held in this type of iron.

Copper and Alloys

The most important factor is the high rate of heat

conductivityofcopper,makingpre-heatingofheavy

sections necessary to give proper fusion of weld and

base metal.

Types of Electrodes

ARCWeldingelectrodesareclassifiedintoanumber

of groups depending on their applications. There are

a great number of electrodes used for specialised in-

dustrial purposes which are not of particular interest

for everyday general work. These include some low

hydrogen types for high tensile steel, cellulose types

for welding large diameter pipes, etc. The range of

electrodes dealt with in this publication will cover the

vast majority of applications likely to be encountered;

are all easy to use.

MILD STEEL :

E6011-Thiselectrodeisusedforall-positionweldingor

forweldingonrusty,dirty,less-than-newmetal.Ithasa

deep, penetrating arc and is often the first choice for repair

or maintenance work.

E6013 -Thisall-positionelectrodeisusedforwelding

clean,newsheetmetal.Itssoftarchasminimalspatter,

moderatepenetrationandaneasy-to-cleanslag.

E7014 - All positional, ease to use electrode for use on

thickersteelthanE6013.Especiallysuitableforsheetmetal

lap joints, fillet welds and general purpose plate welding.

E7018-Alow-hydrogen,all-positionelectrodeusedwhen

qualityisanissueorforhard-to-weldmetals.Ithastheca-

pability of producing more uniform weld metal, which has

better impact properties at low temperatures.

CAST IRON:

ENI-CL -Suitableforjoiningallcastironsexceptwhite

cast iron.

STAINLESS STEEL:

E318L-16 -Highcorrosionresistances.Idealfordairy

work etc.

Electrodes for joining different metals

Effects of MMA Welding Various Materials

Other Knowledge

& Resources

Please refer to Euroquip website

www.euroquip.co.nz/ Downloads.html

for knowledgebase articles & operation videos.

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Safety

Store and Retain this Manual

Retainthismanualforthesafetywarningsandpre-

cautions, assembly, operating, inspection, mainte-

nance and cleaning procedures. Write the product

serial number at the rear of this manual and keep this

manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for

future reference.

Important Safety Information

Failuretofollowthewarningsandinstructionsmay

result in electric shock, fire, serious injury and/or

death. Save all warnings and instructions for future

reference.

This is the safety alert symbol to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER! indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or se-

rious injury.

WARNING! indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,

indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate in-

jury.

NOTE, used to address practices not related to per-

sonal injury.

General Safety Warnings

1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder. These

carryimportant information. Ifunreadableor miss-

ing, contact Euroquip for a replacement.

2. Avoid unintentional starting. Makesurethewelder

is setup correctly and you are prepared to begin work

before turning on the welder.

3. Unplug before performing maintenance.

Always unplug the welder from its electrical outlet

before performing any inspection, maintenance, or

cleaning procedures.

4. Never leave the welder unattended while ener-

gised. Turn power off before leaving the welder unat-

tended.

5. Do not touch live electrical parts. Wear dry, insulat-

ing gloves. Do not touch the electrode or the conduc-

tor tong with bare hands. Do not wear wet or dam-

aged gloves.

6. Protect yourself from electric shock. Do not use

thewelderoutdoors.Insulateyourselffromthework

pieceandtheground.Usenon-flammable,dryinsu-

lating material if possible, or use dry rubber mats,

dry wood or plywood, or other dry insulating mate-

rial large enough to cover the area of contact with the

work or the ground.

7. Avoid inhaling dust. Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, cutting, welding

and other construction activities, contain chemicals

known to cause cancer, birth defects or other harm.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposuretothesechemicals,workinawell-ventilated

area, and work with approved safety equipment, such

as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out

microscopic particles.

8. People with pacemakers should consult their

physician(s) before using this machine.

WARNING!

Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a

heart pacemaker could cause interference, or

failure of the pacemaker. The use of a Welder is

NOTRECOMMENDEDforpacemakerwearers.

Consult your doctor.

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Personal Safety

CAUTION!

Keeptheworkareawelllit.Makesurethereis

adequate space surrounding the work area. Al-

ways keep the work area free of obstructions,

grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use

equipment in areas near flammable chemicals,

dust, and vapours. Do not use this product in a

damp or wet location.

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating equipment. Do

not use a tool while you are tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A mo-

ment of distraction when operating equipment

may result in serious personal injury.

2. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. This enables better control of

the power tool in unexpected situations.

9. Ensure that the unit is placed on a stable location

before use.

WARNING!

Ifthisunitfallswhilepluggedin,severeinjury,

electric shock, or fire may result.

10. Transportation Methods Liftunitwiththehandles

provided, or use a handcart or similar device of ad-

equatecapacity.Ifusingaforkliftvehicle,securethe

unit to a skid before transporting.

CAUTION!

Disconnectinputpowerconductorsfromde-

energized supply line before moving the weld-

ing power source.

11. Exercise good work practices. The warnings, pre-

cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruc-

tion manual cannot cover all possible conditions and

situationsthatmayoccur.Itmustbeunderstoodby

the operator that common sense and caution are fac-

tors which cannot be built into this product, but must

be considered by the operator.

Welding Safety Instructions & Warnings

WARNING!

Protect yourself and others from possible seri-

ousinjuryordeath.Keepchildrenaway.Read

the operating/Instruction manual before in-

stalling, operating or servicing this equipment.

Have all installation, operation, maintenance,

and repair work performed by qualified people.

Ifanoperatordoesnotstrictlyobserveallsafetyrules

and take precautionary actions, welding products and

welding processes can cause serious injury or death,

or damage to other equipment or property.

Safe practices have developed from past experience

in the use of welding and cutting.

These practices must be learned through study and

training before using this equipment. Some of these

practices apply to equipment connected to power

lines; other practices apply to engine driven equip-

ment. Anyone not having extensive training in weld-

ing and cutting practices should not attempt to weld.

Safe practices are outlined in the European Standard

EN60974-1entitled:Safetyinweldingandalliedpro-

cesses.

WARNING!

Only use safety equipment that has been ap-

proved by an appropriate standards agency.

Unapproved safety equipment may not provide

adequate protection. Eye and breathing protec-

tionmustbeAS/NZScompliantforthespecific

hazards in the work area.

DANGER!

AlwayswearAS/NZScompliantsafetyglasses

and full face shield fitted with appropriate filter

shade number. (ReferFilterTableinthissafety

section)

CAUTION!

Heavy-dutyworkgloves,non-skidsafetyshoes

and hearing protection used for appropriate

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

CAUTION!

Havetheequipmentservicedbyaqualifiedre-

pair person using identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

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Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin

DANGER!

Arc rays from the welding process produce

intense heat and strong ultraviolet rays that

can burn eyes and skin.

1. UseaWeldingHelmetorWeldingFaceShieldfit-

tedwith apropershadefilter(refer AS60974-

1, AS/NZS 1337.1 and AS/NZS 1338.1 Safety

Standards) to protect your face and eyes when

weldingorwatching.(SeeFilterTablelaterinthis

section)

2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields are

recommended.

3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect

others from flash and glare; warn others not to

watch the arc.

4. Wear protective clothing made from durable,

 flame-resistantmaterial(woolandleather)and

foot safety protection.

5. Neverwearcontactlenseswhilewelding.

Noise Can Damage Hearing

CAUTION!

Noise from some processes can damage hear-

ing. Use AS/NZS compliant ear plugs or ear

muffs if the noise level is high.

Work Environment Safety

DANGER!

Remove any combustible material from the

work area.

1. When possible, move the work to a location well

 away from combustible materials. If relocation

is not possible, protect the combustibles with a

cover made of fire resistant material.

2. Removeormakesafeallcombustiblematerials

for a radius of 10 metres around the work area.

Use a fire resistant material to cover or block all

doorways, windows, cracks, and other openings.

3. Enclose the work area with portable fire resistant

screens. Protect combustible walls, ceilings,

floors, etc., from sparks and heat with fire re-

sistant covers.

4. Ifworkingonametalwall,ceiling,etc.,prevent

ignition of combustibles on the other side by

moving the combustibles to a safe location. If

relocation of combustibles is not possible, desig-

nate someone to serve as a fire watch, equipped

with a fire extinguisher, during the welding pro-

cess and well after the welding is completed.

5. Donotweldorcutonmaterialshavingacombus-

tible coating or combustible internal structure, as

in walls or ceilings, without an approved method

for eliminating the hazard.

6. Afterwelding,makeathoroughexaminationfor

 evidenceoffire.Beawarethatvisiblesmokeor

flame may not be present for some time after

the fire has started. Do not weld or cut in atmos-

pheres containing dangerously reactive or flam-

mable gases, vapours, liquids, and dust. Provide

adequate ventilation in work areas to prevent accu-

mulation of flammable gases, vapours, and dust.

7. Do not apply heat to a container that has held

an unknown substance or a combustible mate-

rial whose contents, when heated, can produce

flammable or explosive vapours. Clean and purge

containersbeforeapplyingheat.Ventclosedcon-

tainers, including castings, before preheating,

welding, or cutting.

Electricity Can Kill

DANGER!

Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal

shocks or severe burns. The electrode and work

circuit is electrically live whenever the output is

on.

The input power circuit and machine internal circuits

arealsolivewhenpowerison.Insemi-automaticor

automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll

housing, and all metal parts touching the welding wire

areelectricallylive.Incorrectlyinstalledorimproperly

grounded equipment is a hazard.

1. Do not touch live electrical parts.

2. Weardry,hole-freeinsulatingglovesandbody

protection.

3. Insulateyourselffromtheworkandtheground

using dry insulating mats or covers.

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4. Disconnect input power before installing or ser-

vicingthisequipment.Lockinputpower,discon-

nect switch open, or remove line fuses so power

cannot be turned on accidentally.

5. Properly install and ground this equipment ac-

cording to national, state, and local codes.

6. Turnoffallequipmentwhennotinuse.Discon-

nect power to equipment if it will be left unat-

tended or out of service.

7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip

the holder in water to cool it or lay it down on the

ground or the work surface. Do not touch hold-

ers connected to two welding machines at the

same time or touch other people with the holder

or electrode.

8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly

spliced cables.

9. Do not wrap cables around your body.

10. Connect work piece to a good electrical ground.

11. Do not touch the electrode while in contact with

the work (ground) circuit.

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