Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000120-EW501
26.07.2011
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1 Contents
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Contents..................................................................................................................................................3
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ..........................................................................6
2.2 Explanation of icons.......................................................................................................................7
2.3 General..........................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................12
2.5 Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................................13
2.5.1 In operation...................................................................................................................13
2.5.2 Transport and storage..................................................................................................13
3 Intended use.........................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Applications..................................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 TIG welding ..................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 MMA welding................................................................................................................14
3.2 Documents which also apply .......................................................................................................15
3.2.1 Warranty.......................................................................................................................15
3.2.2 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................15
3.2.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.........................................15
3.2.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)................................................15
4 Machine description – quick overview ..............................................................................................16
4.1 Front view ....................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Rear view.....................................................................................................................................18
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements........................................................................................20
4.3.1 Function sequence.......................................................................................................22
5 Design and function.............................................................................................................................24
5.1 General........................................................................................................................................24
5.2 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................25
5.3 Machine cooling...........................................................................................................................25
5.4 Workpiece lead, general..............................................................................................................25
5.5 Mains connection.........................................................................................................................26
5.5.1 Mains configuration ......................................................................................................26
5.6 TIG welding..................................................................................................................................27
5.6.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection..............................................................27
5.6.2 Torch connection options and pin assignments...........................................................28
5.6.3 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine).............................28
5.6.3.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................29
5.6.3.2 Setting the shielding gas quantity.................................................................30
5.6.3.3 Gas test.........................................................................................................30
5.6.4 Select welding task.......................................................................................................31
5.6.4.1 Manual, standard operation (JOB 0).............................................................31
5.6.4.2 Save welding tasks (JOBs)...........................................................................32
5.6.5 Welding data display ....................................................................................................32
5.6.5.1 Welding parameter setting............................................................................32
5.6.6 Arc ignition....................................................................................................................33
5.6.6.1 HF ignition.....................................................................................................33
5.6.6.2 Liftarc ignition................................................................................................33
5.6.7 Automatic cut-out..........................................................................................................33
5.6.8 Optimising the ignition characteristics for pure tungsten electrodes............................34
5.6.8.1 Manual, standard operation (JOB 0).............................................................34
5.6.8.2 JOB operation (JOB 1 to 7)...........................................................................34
5.6.9 Optimal and fast spherical cup formation.....................................................................35
5.6.10 Function sequences/operating modes .........................................................................36
5.6.10.1 Explanation of symbols.................................................................................36
5.6.10.2 SpotArc .........................................................................................................39
5.6.10.3 Spotmatic......................................................................................................41
5.6.10.4 Non-latched operation, version C .................................................................42