Contents
099-005211-EW501
23.08.2010
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1 Contents
1 Contents..................................................................................................................................................3
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ..........................................................................5
2.2 Explanation of icons.......................................................................................................................6
2.3 General..........................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................10
2.5 Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................................11
2.5.1 In operation...................................................................................................................11
2.5.2 Transport and storage..................................................................................................11
3 Intended use.........................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Applications..................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 forceArc........................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 rootArc..........................................................................................................................12
3.1.3 MIG/MAG standard welding.........................................................................................12
3.1.4 MIG/MAG cored wire welding.......................................................................................12
3.1.5 TIG (Liftarc) welding.....................................................................................................12
3.2 Use and operation solely with the following machines................................................................12
3.3 Documents which also apply .......................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Warranty.......................................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................13
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.........................................13
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)................................................13
4 Machine description – quick overview ..............................................................................................14
4.1 Taurus Synergic drive 200C........................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Front view.....................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Inside view....................................................................................................................16
4.2 Taurus Synergic drive 300C........................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Front view.....................................................................................................................17
4.2.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................18
4.2.3 Operating elements in the machine..............................................................................19
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements........................................................................................20
5 Design and function.............................................................................................................................21
5.1 General........................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Welding torch cooling system......................................................................................................23
5.2.1 General.........................................................................................................................23
5.2.2 List of coolants..............................................................................................................23
5.3 Intermediate hose package connection.......................................................................................24
5.3.1 Intermediate tube package strain relief........................................................................24
5.3.2 Taurus Synergic drive 200C.........................................................................................25
5.3.3 Taurus Synergic drive 300C.........................................................................................26
5.4 MIG/MAG welding........................................................................................................................27
5.4.1 Welding torch connection.............................................................................................27
5.4.1.1 Taurus Synergic drive 200C .........................................................................28
5.4.1.2 Taurus Synergic drive 300C .........................................................................29
5.4.2 Fixing the wire spool retainer (pre-tension adjustment)...............................................30
5.4.3 Spool brake setting.......................................................................................................31
5.4.4 Inserting the wire spool ................................................................................................31
5.4.5 Changing the wire feed rollers......................................................................................32
5.4.6 Inching the wire electrode ............................................................................................33
5.4.6.1 Taurus Synergic drive 200C .........................................................................33
5.4.6.2 Taurus Synergic drive 300C .........................................................................34
5.4.7 Standard MIG/MAG torch.............................................................................................36
5.4.8 MIG/MAG special-torches ............................................................................................36
5.4.9 Remote control.............................................................................................................36
5.4.10 Welding task selection..................................................................................................37