ESAB Origo Mig C420 PRO User manual

GB
Valid for serial no. 627-xxx-xxxx, 120-xxx-xxxx0463 272 001 GB 20110823
Origo™
Mig C420 PRO
Instruction manual

- 2 -

- 3 -
TOCe
Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
1 SAFETY 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 INTRODUCTION 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Equipment 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 TECHNICAL DATA 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 INSTALLATION 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Location 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Assembly of components 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Electrical installation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Mains power supply 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 OPERATION 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Connection and control devices 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Start 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Overheating protection 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Water connection 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Water flow guard 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Idle mode 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7 Mig C420w PRO / Mig C420 PRO 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8 Polarity change 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.9 Wire feed pressure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.10 Replacing and inserting wire 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 MAINTENANCE 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Inspection and cleaning 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Topping up the coolant 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 FAULT TRACING 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGRAM 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ORDER NUMBER 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEAR PARTS 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACCESSORIES 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

© ESAB AB 2011
- 4 -
bc24de
1 SAFETY
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or
near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the
requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be ob
served in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the equip
ment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in in
jury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
Sits operation
Slocation of emergency stops
Sits function
Srelevant safety precautions
Swelding and cutting
2. The operator must ensure that:
Sno unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
Sno-one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
Sbe suitable for the purpose
Sbe free from drafts
4. Personal safety equipment
SAlways wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof
clothing, safety gloves.
SDo not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5. General precautions
SMake sure the return cable is connected securely.
SWork on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
SAppropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
SLubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
WARNING
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
GB

© ESAB AB 2011
- 5 -
bc24de
WARNING
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
SInstall and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.
SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
SEnsure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
SKeep your head out of the fumes.
SUse ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
SWarn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
CAUTION
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where
the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage supply system.
There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted
as well as radiated disturbances.
CAUTION
Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.
CAUTION
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
GB

© ESAB AB 2011
- 6 -
bc24de
Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical and/or
electronic equipment that has reached the end of its life must be disposed of at a
recycling facility.
As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your responsibility to obtain
information on approved collection stations.
For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.
ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.
2 INTRODUCTION
The Mig C420 PRO is a step-controlled compact welding power source incorporating
wire feed mechanism intended for MIG/MAG welding with solid wires of steel,
stainless steel or aluminium, and cored wires with or without shielding gas.
The Mig C420w PRO is equipped with a cooling liquid system for welding torches.
The Mig C420 PRO is not equipped with a cooling system and can operate only with
appropriate gas cooled torches.
The power units are fan-cooled and equipped with thermal overload protection.
The machines can be fitted with a flow guard (Mig C420w PRO).
The power source comes in different variants, see page 22.
ESAB's accessories for the product can be found on page 26.
2.1 Equipment
The power source is supplied with:
SWelding gun PSF 405/410w - 4,5m
SReturn cable 5m with return clamp
SShelf for gas cylinder
SInstruction manual
GB

© ESAB AB 2011
- 7 -
bc24de
3 TECHNICAL DATA
Mig C420 PRO
Voltage 400-415V, 3∼50Hz
Permissible load
at100 % duty cycle 315 A/30V
at 60 % duty cycle 400 A/34V
at 50 % duty cycle 420 A/35V
Setting range (DC) 50A/16,5V-420A/35V
Open circuit voltage 14-47V
Open circuit power 520W
with cooling unit 730W
Efficiency 77%
Power factor 0,92
Control voltage 42V, 50/60Hz
Wire feed speed 1,9 - 25,0m/min
Burnback time 0 - 0,5s
Creep start OFF / ON
2/4 stroke 2 / 4
Welding gun connection EURO
Max diameter of wire bobbin 300mm
Wire dimension range 0,6 - 1,6mm
Dimensions LxWxH 935 x 640 x 800mm
Weight 215kg
with cooling unit 230kg
Operating temperature -10 to +40oC
Transportation temperature -20 to +55oC
Enclosure class IP 23
Application classification
Cooling unit (100 % duty cycle)
P1l/min 1200 W at 25°C
pmax 3,5 bar
Coolant ESAB's ready mixed coolant
Coolant quantity 5,5 l
Duty cycle
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or cut at
a certain load without overloading. The duty cycle is valid for 40°C.
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Application class
The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.
GB

© ESAB AB 2011
- 8 -
bc24de
4 INSTALLATION
The installation must be carried out by a professional.
Note!
Connect the power source to the electricity mains with a network impedance of 0.268W or lower. If the
network impedance is higher, there is a risk of flicker in the illuminators.
CAUTION
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference. It is the user's responsibility to take adequate precautions.
4.1 Location
Position the welding power in source such a way that its cooling air inlets and outlets
are not obstructed.
WARNING
Straps must be used when lifting the power
source. The handle is only intended for
pulling it.
4.2 Assembly of components
GB

© ESAB AB 2011
- 9 -
bc24de
WARNING
During transport, the rear wheels of the power source are in their forward position.
Before use, place the wheels in their rear position.
4.3 Electrical installation
4.4 Mains power supply
Check that the unit is connected to the correct mains power supply voltage, and that
it is protected by the correct fuse size. A protective earth connection must be made,
in accordance with regulations.
Rating plate with supply connection data
GB

© ESAB AB 2011
- 10 -
bc24de
Recommended fuse sizes and minimum cable areas
3∼ 50 Hz
Voltage V 400-415
Current A
at100% duty cycle 19
at 60% duty cycle 27
at 50% duty cycle 30
Cable area mm24 x 4
Fuse, slow A 25
NB: The mains cable areas and fuse sizes as shown above are in accordance with Swedish
regulations. They may not be applicable in other countries: make sure that the cable area and fuse
sizes comply with the relevant national regulations.
5 OPERATION
General safety regulations for handling the equipment can be found on
page 4. Read through before you start using the equipment!
WARNING
Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care.
WARNING
To prevent the reel from sliding off the hub: Lock the
reel in place by turning the red knob as shown on the
warning label attached next to the hub.
WARNING
Secure the equipment - particularly if the
ground is uneven or sloping.
GB