Alfain aXe 400 IN User manual

ALFA IN a.s. ©www.alfain.eu aXe 400 500 IN manual EN 6
WELDING MACHINES
aXe 400 IN
aXe 500 IN
OPERATING MANUAL

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CONTENT:
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................6
4. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE..........................................................7
5. ACCESSORIES....................................................................................10
6. CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................11
7. BASIC SETTINGS................................................................................12
8. SAVE AND LOAD WELDING PROGRAMS - FLASH MEMORY.........13
9. MIG/MAG MANUAL .............................................................................13
10. MIG/MAG SYNERGY........................................................................13
11. MODE 2T/4T/STEPS.........................................................................14
12. SECONDARY PARAMETERS MENU ..............................................15
13. RESET..............................................................................................16
14. JOB MENU .......................................................................................17
15. REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................18
16. ELECTRODE METHOD....................................................................19
17. ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................20
18. GETTING STARTED.........................................................................20
19. GETTNG STARTED –COATED ELECTRODE................................25
20. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION.....................................26
21. STATEMENT OF WARRANTY.........................................................27
22. DISPOSAL........................................................................................27

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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear consumer,
Company ALFA IN a.s. thanks you for buying our product and believe that
you will be satisfied with our machine.
Welding machine may be operated only by trained persons and only in the
technical provisions. Company ALFA IN a.s. accept no responsibility for
damage caused by improper use. Before commissioning please read
carefully this manual .
The machine complies with the appropriate CE mark.
For maintenance and repairs, use only original spare parts. There is of course
a complex of our services.
Welding machine aXe 400/500 IN is designed for MIG / MAG, MMA and
gouging. By the machine aXe 400/500 IN you can weld different types of
connections (butt, single-sided, double-sided, fillet, lap, etc.) using wire from
diameter 0.8 to 1.2 respectively to 1.6 mm of different metals and alloys
(carbon and alloy steels, aluminum alloys, etc.). They are designed primarily
to medium and large industrial facilities where are high demands on ease of
use, reliability and productivity with prolonged use.
Welding machines aXe 400/500 IN are available in:
1. aXe 400 IN COMPACT (H2O) - compact welding machine and the
option of a water cooled torch
2. aXe 500 IN COMPACT (H2O) - compact welding machine and the
option of a water cooled torch
3. aXe 400 IN (H2O) - welding machine with separate wire feeder and
the option of a water cooled torch
4. aXe 500 IN (H2O) - welding machine with separate wire feeder and
the option of a water cooled torch

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Use and maintenance of welding and cutting machines can be
dangerous. Please draw user´s attention to follow the safety precau-
tions to avoid injuries. Welding and cutting machines must be used
appropriate and only by specialist staff. Please inform yourself
constantly about the valid safety precautions and regulations of
accident prevention by working with this machine*.
2. Remove all flammable material from the welding area for fire prevention
before welding.
3. Do not weld at containers which were filled up before with flammable
materials (fuel).
4. All inflammable material in the welding area which could be inflamed by
sparks must be removed.
5. Check after welding the place conforming UVV.
6. Do not expose the unit to rain, steam and do not spray water in it.
7. Do not weld without protection shield. Keep attention to protect other
persons in the welding area against arc-rays.
8. Please use absorbers or other systems to absorb the gases.
9. It is not possible to absorb all the gases correctly please use a
breathing apparatus.
10. Stop operation immediately at a defect or damaging of the mains
cable. Do not touch the cable. Unplug the unit before each service or
repair. Do not use the machine if the mains cable is defect.
11. Place an extinguisher near the welding area.
12. Check the welding area against fire after welding.
13. Never try to repair a defect pressure reducer. Replace the defect
one.
14. Keep attention to connect the ground cable near the welding
location. Welding current through chains, ball-bearing or steel-cables
may destruct or melt it.
15. Secure yourself and the unit at higher or inclinational places.
16. Connect the unit only at mains with correct connection to
ground/earth and at prolongations and sockets too.
17. Wear correct protective clothing, gloves and leather apron.
18. Protect the welding area with curtains or mobile walls against
rays.
19. Do not thaw frozen waterpipes or conductions with this unit.
20. In high electrical risk areas (in confined spaces) it is only allowed
to use machines with –sign S.
21. Switch off the machine at breaks and close the valve of the gas
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22. Secure the gas cylinder with a chain against falling over.
23. Please take off the gas cylinder from the machine for trans-
portation.
24. Disconnect the plug from the mains before changing the welding
area or repairs at the machine.
*) Please follow the current safety regulations corresponding to your
country.
UNIT PROTECTION
1. This unit is protected electronically against overloading.
2. Close the side lid before welding.
3. Connect the workpiece with the groundcable to the unit.
4. Remove welding spatter from the inside of the gas nozzle with a special
pair of pliers. Spray with anti spatter spray inside the gas nozzle to
avoid adherence of spatters. Spray sloping to avoid the obstruction of
the gasoutlet.
5. At transportation of the unit only use the purposed transportation
facilities, do not use a fork-lift truck or something similar.
EMISSION OF SOUND
The sound level of the unit is smaller as 70 dB (A) measured at standard load
conforming EN 60 974 at the max. workpoint .
ELEKTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
1. This product is manufactured conform to the current EMV standard.
Please notice following items:
2. The unit is for welding under commercial or industrial conditions. The
use in other surroundings (for example in residential areas) may disturb
other electric devices.
3. During welding electromagnetic problems can be caused at:
a) Mains cables, control cables, connections for telecommunication
b) TV/Radio
c) Computer and other similar devices
d) Protection devises as for example alarm systems
e) Pacemakers and hearing aids
f) Devices for measure and calibrate
g) Devices with less protection against disturbances
4. If other devices are disturbed it may be necessary to protect
additionally.
5. The affected area can be bigger than your premises/ property depends
of the building etc.
6. Please use the unit conform to the instructions of the manufacturer. The
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the user is responsible to eliminate the disturbances caused by
electromagnetic fields.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
aXe 400 IN
aXe 500 IN
Method
MIG/MAG
MMA
MIG/MAG
MMA
Mains voltage
V/Hz
3 x 400/50
Fuse
A
32 @
Max. effective
current I1eff
A
29,8
30,3
31,3
30,3
Welding current
range
A/V
40/16,0 -
400/34,0
10/20,4 -
400/36,0
40/16,0 -
500/39,0
10/20,4 -
400/36,0
Open circuit
voltage U20
V
92.0
Welding current
(DC=100%) I2
A
400
400
420
400
Welding current
(DC=60%) I2
A
---
---
500
---
Welding current
(DC=x%) I2
A
100%=400
100%=400
60%=500
100%=400
Protection
IP 23S
Standards
EN 60 974-1
Generator
Weight
kg
84,0
Dimensions (W x
D x H)
mm
474 x 846 x 956
Kompakt
Wire feed speed
m/min
1-25
Spool diameter
mm
300
Spool Weight
kg
18,0
Max. pressure of
the gas
Bar
5,0
Weight
kg
99,0
Dimensions (W x
D x H)
mm
474 x 876 x 1150
The drive unit
Wire feed speed
m/min
1-25
Spool diameter
mm
300
Spool Weight
kg
18,0
Max. pressure of
the gas
Bar
5,0
Weight
kg
21,5
Dimensions (W x
D x H)
mm
270 x 704 x 507
Protection
IP 23S
Standard
EN 60974-5
Cooling Unit

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Cooling capacity
(Q=1l/min)
kW
0,74
The total content
of liquid
l
3,5
Max. pressure
Bar
3,5
Max. flow rate
l/min
8,0
Input voltageU1
V/Hz
230/1~50
Protection
IP 23S
Standard
EN 60974-2
Attention 
Given the size of the installed capacity, the connection of the device to
the power supply must be approved by distribution companies.
Attention 
Users are reminded that they are responsible for any interference from
welding.
4. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE

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Picture 1 - The main part of the machine aXe 400/500 IN

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Picture 2 - The main part of the machine aXe 400/500 IN COMPACT
A1
ON/OFF switch
A3
Quick connector (+)
A4
Quick connector (-)
A6
PCB control panel
A7
EURO connector
A8
Wire Feeder
A9
Spool Holder
A10
Solenoid Valve
A11
Mains Cable
A12
Feeder Holder Feede
A13
Feeder Holder Generator
A14
Quick connector
A15
Connector female
A16
Connector male
A17
Quick Connector male
A18
Clamp for the cable Bundle
A19
Clamp for the cable Bundle
A20
Cable Bundle Inlet Feeder
A21
Cable Bundle
A26
Quick connector W (red)
A27
Quick connector W (blue)

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A30
CU aXe Cooling unit
A31
Cup
A32
Quick connector W (red)
A33
Quick connector W (blue)
5. ACCESSORIES
SOFTWARE
The manual describes the fully equipped machine. All of these features may
not be available.
BASIC
1. MIG/MAG method - manual, synergy
2. possibility of connecting the remote control UP DOWN
EXTENSION
1. ELECTRODE method
2. 5 instant memories
3. Menu JOB functions –to store up to 99 JOBS.
INCLUDED IN DELIVERY
1. Power generator + drive unit / COMPACT
2. 3 m long earthing cable with clamps
3. Rolls for wire with diameters from 1.0 to 1.2 mm
4. Reducing for the spool wire 5 kg and 18 kg
5. Hose for gas connection
6. Water hose
ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST
1. Pressure regulator
2. Gas bottle
3. Wire cleaner
4. Torch holder
5. Spare parts for the torch
6. Remote control UP-DOWN
7. Earthing cable, lengths 4-5 m
8. Connecting cables 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 m
9. Rolls 0,6-0,8, 1,0-1,2, 1,4-1,6, 1,6-2,4
10. Welding cables for coated electrodes
TORCH ON REQUEST
1. torch PUSH-PULL up to 25 m
2. torch PARKER DIGIMIG 501W 3 m –5 m