Miller KJ196822 Owner's manual

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Welding System
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Description
Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P)
Synergic Control
OM-2805A 182 111A
January 2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1. Symbol Usage 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4. Principal Safety Standards 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5. EMF Information 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1. Connecting To Welding Power Source 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2. Welding Power Source Settings 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3. Overview and Controls 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4. Initial Display, Manual MIG Pulser Mode, And Straight CV Mig Mode 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-5. Setup Screens 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-6. Choosing Pulse Programs And Setting Parameters 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7. How Manual Pulsed MIG Waveform Components Affect Arc And Burn-Off Rate 10. . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3 – PROGRAMS FOR XMT 304 CC/CV AND INVISION 304P
WELDING POWER SOURCES 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1. Overview Of Programs 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2. Programs For XMT 304 CC/CV And Invision 304P Welding Power Sources 11. . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4 – PROGRAMS FOR INVISION 456 CC/CV AND INVISION 456P
WELDING POWER SOURCES 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1. Overview Of Programs 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2. Programs 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1. Error Codes 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2. Troubleshooting 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY
OM-2805 Page 1
SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING
som _nd_4/98
1-1. Symbol Usage
Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards
with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in
the adjoining symbols.
Y Marks a special safety message.
. Means “Note”; not safety related.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions
to avoid the hazards.
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
Y The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to
call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you see
the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to
avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is only
a summary of the more complete safety information found in
the Safety Standards listed in Section 1-4. Read and follow all
Safety Standards.
Y Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and
repair this unit.
Y During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
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 semiautomatic 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.
D Do not touch live electrical parts.
D Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
D Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats
or covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work
or ground.
D Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if
there is a danger of falling.
D Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.
D If AC output is required, use remote output control if present on
unit.
D Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or
servicing this equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
D Properly install and ground this equipment according to its
Owners Manual and national, state, and local codes.
D Always verify the supply ground check and be sure that input
power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal in
disconnect box or that cord plug is connected to a properly
grounded receptacle outlet.
D When making input connections, attach proper grounding conduc-
tor first double-check connections.
D Frequently inspect input power cord for damage or bare wiring
replace cord immediately if damaged bare wiring can kill.
D Turn off all equipment when not in use.
D Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.
D Do not drape cables over your body.
D If earth grounding of the workpiece is required, ground it directly
with a separate cable.
D Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work, ground,
or another electrode from a different machine.
D Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
parts at once. Maintain unit according to manual.
D Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.
D Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
D Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece
or worktable as near the weld as practical.
D Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent
contact with any metal object.
D Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any
single weld output terminal.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after removal of
input power on inverters.
D Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and discharge input
capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance Section
before touching any parts.
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove
welding fumes and gases.
D If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.
D Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the
manufacturers instructions for metals, consumables, coatings,
cleaners, and degreasers.
D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while
wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watch-
person nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and
lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breath-
ing air is safe.
D Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying op-
erations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form
highly toxic and irritating gases.
D Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or
cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld
area, the area is well ventilated, and if necessary, while wearing an
air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing
these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.
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Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the
weld.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
D Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect
your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1
and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards).
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and
glare; warn others not to watch the arc.
D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-
rial (leather and wool) and foot protection.
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks
can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot
workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause
sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is
safe before doing any welding.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
D Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
D Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can
cause fire on the hidden side.
D Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes,
unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see
Safety Standards).
D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly
unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire hazards.
D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at
contact tip when not in use.
D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy
shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches,
from your person before doing any welding.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes.
D Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool,
they can throw off slag.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields even under your welding helmet.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.
D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.
D Always ventilate confined spaces or use
approved air-supplied respirator.
HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Allow cooling period before working on gun or
torch.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
D Pacemaker wearers keep away.
D Wearers should consult their doctor before
going near arc welding, gouging, or spot
welding operations.
NOISE can damage hearing.
Noise from some processes or equipment can
damage hearing.
D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is
high.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
process, be sure to treat them carefully.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
cal shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
D Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
D Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
D Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder explosion will result.
D Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fit-
tings designed for the specific application; maintain them and
associated parts in good condition.
D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety
Standards.
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1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
D Do not install unit near flammables.
D Do not overload building wiring be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
D Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running
gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and
support unit.
D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are
long enough to extend beyond opposite side of
unit.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before
starting to weld again.
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
D Keep away from moving parts.
D Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.
WELDING WIRE can cause injury.
D Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do
so.
D Do not point gun toward any part of the body,
other people, or any metal when threading
welding wire.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
D Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
D Have only qualified persons familiar with
electronic equipment perform this installation.
D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician prompt-
ly correct any interference problem resulting from the installa-
tion.
D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
equipment at once.
D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
minimize the possibility of interference.
ARC WELDING can cause interference.
D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with
sensitive electronic equipment such as
computers and computer-driven equipment
such as robots.
D Be sure all equipment in the welding area is
electromagnetically compatible.
D To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
D Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive elec-
tronic equipment.
D Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded
according to this manual.
D If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures
such as moving the welding machine, using shielded cables,
using line filters, or shielding the work area.
1-4. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126
Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superinten-
dent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402.
Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut-
ting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances, American
Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from American Welding Society,
550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
from Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from
Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale
Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
Safe Practices For Occupation And Educational Eye And Face
Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
Cutting And Welding Processes, NFPA Standard 51B, from National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
OM-2805 Page 4
1-5. EMF Information
Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency
Electric And Magnetic Fields
Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro-
magnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about such
fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies spanning 17
years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the National
Research Council concluded that: The body of evidence, in the
committees judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power-
frequency electric and magnetic fields is a human-health hazard.
However, studies are still going forth and evidence continues to be
examined. Until the final conclusions of the research are reached, you
may wish to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic fields when
welding or cutting.
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following
procedures:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from opera-
tor as practical.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possi-
ble.
About Pacemakers:
Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your doctor,
then following the above procedures is recommended.
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2-1. Connecting To Welding Power Source
ST-801 316-A / Ref. ST-801 192 / ST-801 718
1 XMT 304 CC/CV Or Invision
304P Welding Power Source
2 Invision 456P Or Phoenix 456
CC/CV Welding Power
Source
3 Remote 14 Cord On Control
Unit
4 14-Pin Extension Cord
(Customer-Supplied)
Use one of these MILLER exten-
sion cords:
043 690 25 ft (7.6 m)
043 691 50 ft (15.2 m)
. Make sure total cord length
does not exceed 200 ft (61 m).
5 Wire Feeder
Connect control as shown if you
want control to be close to feeder.
If you want control to be close to
welding power source, connect
control to welding power source,
and connect extension cord be-
tween control cord and feeder.
Set applicable welding power
source controls as explained in
Section 2-2.
3
4
1
5
2
Or
2-2. Welding Power Source Settings
Welding Power Source
Model
Mode Switch Setting Voltage/Amperage Control
Switch Setting
Inductance/Dig or
Inductance Control Setting
XMT 304 CC/CV Pulsed MIG Remote This control is not functional with
welding power source in Pulsed
MIG mode. Adjust as normal
when welding power source is
used in MIG mode.
Invision 304P No Mode switch - setting auto-
matically done by control unit.
No V/A Control switch - setting
automatically done by control unit.
Same as above
Phoenix 456 CC/CV Pulsed MIG Remote Same as above
Invision 456P No Mode switch - setting auto-
matically done by control unit.
No V/A Control switch - setting
automatically done by control unit.
Same as above
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Select third line, and turn
knob to set arc length to 36.
>Prg 3 035Al 5356 Ar
Adapt ive
50 Arc Length
2-3. Overview and Controls
ST-801 315-A
Overview
The control unit provides three
modes of operation:
Straight CV Mig control functions
as a remote voltage control.
Manual MIG Pulser control func-
tions as a discrete pulsed MIG CC
control.
Synergic Pulser programs that
use factory-entered values are
used to control process.
Setup screens (see Section 2-5) al-
low the type of welding power
source in use to be defined, pro-
grams or modes to be made inac-
cessible (locked out) to the opera-
tor, and the language used in the
displays (English, French, etc.) to
be defined.
Controls
1 Display
2 Parameter Select Push Button
Press button to move > on display.
The parameter indicated by > is
selected.
3 Parameter Adjust Knob
Turn knob to change selected pa-
rameter. Knob turns in either
direction.
When top line of display is selected,
turning knob accesses pre-written
pulse programs, Straight CV MIG
mode, or Manual MIG Pulser mode.
See example at left.
Prg 3 035Al 5356 Ar
>Non Adapt ive
50 Arc Length
Prg 3 035Al 5356 Ar
Non Adapt ive
> 50 Arc Length
Example
Select top line by pressing
push button until > is on top
line, and turn knob until
Program 3 appears.
Press push button to select
second line, and turn knob so
Non Adaptive appears.
To select Program 3, set to Non Adaptive, and set Arc Length to 36, proceed as follows:
1
2
3
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2-4. Initial Display, Manual MIG Pulser Mode, And Straight CV Mig Mode
1 Software Number
2 Defined Welding Power
Source Type
When power is applied, initial dis-
play with software number and
welding power source type appears
momentarily, and then last program
to be viewed before control was
shut down appears.
If welding power source type does
not match welding power source in
use, change according to Section
2-5.
3 Manual MIG Pulser Mode
The control unit functions as a dis-
crete pulsed MIG CC control in this
mode.
Select top line of display, and turn
knob until Manual MIG Pulser is dis-
played.
Select Amps Peak line, and use
knob to set peak amperage from
100400 amps, but always at least
1 amp more than background am-
perage.
Select Amps Background line, and
use knob to set background amper-
age (min: 10 amps; max: 300 amps,
but always at least 1 amp less than
peak setting).
Select PPS Frequency line, and
use knob to set pulse frequency (20
- 300 pulses per second, but max
setting may be less depending on
Pulse Width setting).
Select ms Pulse Width line, and use
knob to set pulse width (1 - 5 ms, but
max setting may be less depending
on Frequency setting).
Select Amps Start line, and use
knob to set starting amperage (10 -
530 amperes). This amperage val-
ue is used at the start of the weld or
when an arc is restarted.
4 Straight CV Mig Mode
The control unit functions as a re-
mote voltage control in this mode.
The welding power source Induc-
tance/Dig control is active in this
mode (see Section 2-2).
Select top line of display, and turn
knob until Straight CV MIG is dis-
played. Select Volts line, and use
knob to set arc voltage from min to
max of welding power source
voltage.
190662 XMT / IN 304
COPYRIGHT (C) 1998
MILLER Elect r i c
M f g. C o.
>St ra i gh t CV MIG
10.0 Vo l t s
1
4
>Manual MIG Pulser
34.6 Amps Peak
7.8 Amps BackGround
127 PPS Frequency
7.8 Amps BackGround
127 PPS Frequency
1.73 ms Pulse Width
530 Amps Star t
3
Display scrolls to
show lines 5 and 6.
2
With > on top line, turn
knob until Manual Mig
Pulser appears.
With > on top line, turn
knob until Straight CV
MIG appears.
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2-5. Setup Screens
To access Setup screens: turn
welding power source Off, press
and hold Select push button, turn
unit On, and hold push button down
until initial screen leaves.
To exit Setup screens, turn welding
power source Off and then On
again. Parameters that are dis-
played when the Setup screens are
exited are active.
1 Welding Power Source
Screen
Select third line of display, and turn
knob until desired welding power
source type is displayed.
2 Accessible Programs Screen
Select second line of display, and
turn knob until Accessible Pro-
grams is displayed. Select third line
of display and turn knob to access
each program and the Straight CV
MIG mode and the Manual MIG
Pulser mode as desired. Select the
fourth line and turn knob to define
each option On (accessible) or Off
(not accessible).
Programs and modes that are de-
fined Off are not shown when the
operator scrolls through the dis-
plays in normal operation.
3 Language Screen
Select second line of display, and
turn knob until Language is dis-
played. Select third line of display
and turn knob until desired lan-
guage is shown. The choices are
English, French, Italian, and
Spanish.
Setup
Power Source
>XMT / IN 304
1
3
Setup
Language
>Eng l i sh
2
Setup XMT / IN 304
Accessible Programs
Manual Mig Pulser
>Of f
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2-6. Choosing Pulse Programs And Setting Parameters
>Prg 7 045St Ar 5CO2
Adapt ive
50 Arc Length
Setting Arc Length:
Each pulsed weld program contains a different range of
arc length values. Numbers (0 100) are for reference
only.
Adjustment normally needed if wire feed speed or type of
weld joint is changed.
Set arc length that best applies to your application.
Choosing Adaptive Or Non Adaptive:
Adaptive: Pulse frequency is automatically regulated
to maintain a constant arc length, regardless of
changes in wire stickout.
Non Adaptive: Constant pulse frequency is main-
tained, regardless of the arc length.
Choose mode which best applies to your
application.
Choosing Pulse Program:
Pulse programs are pre-written and cannot be
changed by the user. The unit provides programs 1
thru 14 for the XMT 304 CC/CV and Invision 304P,
and programs 1 thru 15 for Invision 456P and Phoe-
nix 45 CC/CV. See Sections 3 and 4 for program
parameters.
Choose program depending on the type and size of
wire, and type of shielding gas used. For example,
the program shown below is for .045 steel wire using
95Ar 5CO
2
gas.
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2-7. How Manual Pulsed MIG Waveform Components Affect Arc And Burn-Off Rate
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SECTION 3 PROGRAMS FOR XMT 304 CC/CV AND
INVISION 304P WELDING POWER SOURCES
Section 3-1 provides basic information on each of the fourteen programs in the
units memory for the XMT 304 CC/CV and Invision 304P welding power sources.
See Section 3-2 for more detailed information on each of the programs.
NOTE
Synergic Information: The manufacturer makes no warranties, express or implied,
that welds made using the synergic parameters of this equipment will meet the
requirements of the application.
The synergic parameters contained in this equipment are intended only to be a
general guideline. The choice and use of any synergic setting must be tested as to
its suitability for the application.
NOTE
3-1. Overview Of Programs
Program # Wire Type Wire Size Shielding Gas IPM: Min IPM: Max
1 Nickel .035 in 75Ar/25He 80 780
2 5356AL .047 in Argon 165 730
3 5356AL .035 in Argon 200 875
4 4043AL .047 in Argon 110 730
5 4043AL .035 in Argon 160 875
6 Steel .045 in 98Ar/2CO
2
80 550
7 Steel .045 in 95Ar/5CO
2
80 550
8 Steel .035 in 98Ar/2CO
2
100 780
9 Steel .035 in 95Ar/5CO
2
100 780
10 Stainless .045 in 98Ar/2CO
2
90 620
11 Stainless .045 in 95Ar/5CO
2
100 600
12 Stainless .035 in 98Ar/2CO
2
100 780
13 Stainless .035 in 95Ar/5CO
2
100 780
14 Copper/Silicon Bronze .035 in Argon 120 780
3-2. Programs For XMT 304 CC/CV And Invision 304P Welding Power Sources
Program 1 –– .035 Nickel –– 75 Argon / 25 Helium (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
80 0 221 14 40 1.90 458
141 10 268 36 60 2.10 505
212 20 294 58 84 2.40 529
283 30 327 73 96 2.50 529
354 40 337 89 114 2.65 529
425 50 346 105 124 2.72 529
496 60 368 111 139 2.84 529
567 70 382 122 149 2.90 529
638 80 395 138 170 3.00 529
709 90 400 152 182 3.16 529
780 100 400 169 167 3.55 529
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Program 2 –– .047 Aluminum 5356 –– Argon (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
165 0 294 42 59 1.40 529
222 10 304 61 69 1.50 529
279 20 320 81 75 1.65 529
336 30 335 89 96 1.80 529
393 40 348 100 107 2.00 529
450 50 362 120 116 2.20 529
507 60 374 134 129 2.30 529
564 70 384 155 140 2.45 529
621 80 393 167 156 2.60 529
678 90 400 189 166 2.70 529
730 100 400 230 222 2.93 529
Program 3 –– .035 Aluminum 5356 –– Argon (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
200 0 272 31 51 1.30 484
268 10 272 43 71 1.30 510
336 20 277 54 90 1.35 529
404 30 288 67 99 1.41 529
472 40 298 78 104 1.53 529
540 50 313 86 106 1.66 529
608 60 323 103 111 1.75 529
676 70 330 117 121 1.85 529
744 80 354 134 139 2.00 529
812 90 374 149 150 2.20 529
875 100 389 144 150 2.26 529
Program 4 –– .047 Aluminum 4043 –– Argon (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
110 0 268 31 50 1.35 529
172 10 298 56 75 1.45 529
234 20 309 86 82 1.59 529
296 30 329 109 97 1.75 529
358 40 348 134 126 1.90 529
420 50 356 152 135 2.14 529
482 60 373 163 148 2.31 529
544 70 387 174 171 2.50 529
606 80 400 199 195 2.74 529
668 90 400 257 212 3.11 529
730 100 400 257 227 3.70 529
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Program 5 –– .035 Aluminum 4043 –– Argon (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
160 0 236 31 50 1.20 470
231 10 252 45 76 1.25 501
302 20 277 58 98 1.30 529
373 30 288 78 109 1.40 529
444 40 302 101 114 1.56 529
515 50 329 125 125 1.74 529
586 60 346 134 130 1.90 529
657 70 362 144 145 2.14 529
728 80 373 152 153 2.23 529
799 90 395 166 183 2.54 529
875 100 400 181 210 2.80 529
Program 6 –– .045 ER70S3 Mild Steel –– 98 Argon / 2 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
80 0 323 48 57 2.20 498
127 10 345 65 89 2.30 529
174 20 370 90 105 2.45 529
221 30 390 92 138 2.60 529
268 40 390 108 155 2.70 529
315 50 400 119 175 2.80 529
362 60 400 144 185 2.90 529
409 70 400 155 200 2.96 529
456 80 400 181 215 3.05 529
503 90 400 221 230 3.12 529
550 100 400 277 250 3.27 529
Program 7 –– .045 ER70S3 Mild Steel –– 95 Argon / 5 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
80 0 323 48 55 2.20 498
127 10 338 56 92 2.25 529
174 20 370 78 110 2.30 529
221 30 385 97 130 2.45 529
268 40 390 108 155 2.60 529
315 50 400 119 175 2.65 529
362 60 400 133 180 2.75 529
409 70 400 149 200 2.76 529
456 80 400 174 215 2.80 529
503 90 400 216 230 2.85 529
550 100 400 277 250 2.93 529
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Program 8 –– .035 ER70S3 Mild Steel –– 98 Argon / 2 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
100 0 293 42 51 1.60 451
168 10 309 56 91 1.66 491
236 20 332 72 110 1.80 501
304 30 359 81 120 1.99 529
372 40 370 86 150 2.15 529
440 50 390 92 170 2.25 529
508 60 400 108 180 2.35 529
576 70 400 112 195 2.45 529
644 80 400 123 200 2.60 529
712 90 400 133 220 2.70 529
780 100 400 144 240 2.85 529
Program 9 –– .035 ER70S3 Mild Steel –– 95 Argon / 5 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
100 0 282 43 46 1.50 451
168 10 298 51 95 1.55 491
236 20 332 62 110 1.66 501
304 30 346 78 127 1.73 529
372 40 349 81 160 1.76 529
440 50 359 84 190 1.85 529
508 60 370 87 210 1.90 529
576 70 379 89 220 1.97 529
644 80 389 94 230 2.00 529
712 90 395 95 260 2.05 529
780 100 400 97 280 2.10 529
Program 10 –– .045 309L Stainless Steel –– 98 Argon / 2 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
90 0 288 31 90 1.80 442
143 10 318 54 105 2.00 475
196 20 351 75 125 2.00 505
249 30 359 97 143 2.20 529
302 40 379 100 160 2.40 529
355 50 390 109 175 2.50 529
408 60 400 117 185 2.50 529
461 70 400 133 200 2.65 529
514 80 400 149 220 2.70 529
567 90 400 167 240 2.85 529
620 100 400 175 260 2.80 529
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Program 11 –– .045 309L Stainless Steel –– 95 Argon / 5 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
100 0 302 39 90 1.80 454
150 10 318 54 105 2.00 487
200 20 351 75 125 2.00 510
250 30 359 97 143 2.20 529
300 40 379 100 160 2.40 529
350 50 390 109 175 2.50 529
400 60 400 117 185 2.50 529
450 70 400 133 200 2.65 529
500 80 400 149 220 2.70 529
550 90 400 164 240 2.80 529
600 100 400 175 260 2.80 529
Program 12 –– .035 309L Stainless Steel –– 98 Argon / 2 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
100 0 257 26 55 1.63 400
168 10 266 42 80 1.75 430
236 20 282 67 90 1.85 451
304 30 298 81 105 1.95 472
372 40 313 86 121 1.98 494
440 50 327 92 135 2.00 510
508 60 348 108 147 2.12 529
576 70 362 112 171 2.20 529
644 80 379 117 180 2.25 529
712 90 400 120 182 2.30 529
780 100 400 123 190 2.43 529
Program 13 –– .035 309L Stainless Steel –– 95 Argon / 5 Co2 (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
100 0 257 26 58 1.60 400
168 10 266 45 83 1.75 430
236 20 282 72 92 1.85 461
304 30 298 87 107 1.99 491
372 40 316 92 125 2.05 512
440 50 329 98 135 2.15 529
508 60 349 106 140 2.25 529
576 70 362 112 170 2.30 529
644 80 373 119 180 2.35 529
712 90 389 123 183 2.35 529
780 100 400 123 190 2.43 529
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Program 14 –– .035 Copper/Silicon Bronze –– Argon (For XMT 304 And Invision 304P)
IPM Trim Peak Amp Background Amp Freq. Pulse Width Starting Amps
120 0 238 21 61 1.20 503
186 10 272 43 71 1.30 529
252 20 282 61 95 1.43 529
318 30 301 78 110 1.51 529
384 40 324 95 129 1.50 529
450 50 341 106 136 1.70 529
516 60 363 114 138 1.82 529
582 70 378 128 143 1.88 529
648 80 387 134 148 1.96 529
714 90 400 144 160 2.10 529
780 100 400 144 194 2.16 529
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