Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-0M37XM-EW501
16.07.2018
1 Contents
1Contents..................................................................................................................................................3
2For your safety.......................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ..........................................................................5
2.2 Explanation of icons.......................................................................................................................5
2.3 Part of the complete documentation..............................................................................................6
3Intended use...........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Use and operation solely with the following machines..................................................................7
3.2 Documents which also apply.........................................................................................................7
3.3 Software version............................................................................................................................7
4Machine control –Operating elements................................................................................................8
4.1 Overview of control sections..........................................................................................................8
4.1.1 Control section A............................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Control section B..........................................................................................................10
4.2 Welding data display....................................................................................................................11
4.3 Operating the machine control.....................................................................................................12
4.3.1 Main screen..................................................................................................................12
4.3.2 Welding power setting..................................................................................................12
4.3.3 Setting advanced welding parameters (Expert menu).................................................12
4.3.4 Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu) ..............................................12
4.3.5 Lock function ................................................................................................................12
5Functional characteristics...................................................................................................................13
5.1.1 Shielding gas volume settings......................................................................................13
5.1.1.1 Gas test.........................................................................................................13
5.1.1.2 Purge hose package.....................................................................................13
5.1.1.3 Wire thread....................................................................................................14
5.1.2 Wire return....................................................................................................................14
5.2 MIG/MAG welding........................................................................................................................15
5.2.1 Welding task selection..................................................................................................15
5.2.1.1 Basic welding parameters.............................................................................15
5.2.1.2 Operating mode ............................................................................................15
5.2.1.3 Welding power (operating point)...................................................................16
5.2.1.4 Accessory components for operating point setting.......................................16
5.2.1.5 Arc length......................................................................................................16
5.2.1.6 Arc dynamics (choke effect)..........................................................................17
5.2.2 Expert menu (MIG/MAG)..............................................................................................17
5.2.2.1 Burn-back......................................................................................................18
5.2.3 Program sequence.......................................................................................................18
5.2.4 Operating modes (functional sequences) ....................................................................18
5.2.4.1 Explanation of signs and functions ...............................................................18
5.2.4.2 Automatic cut-out..........................................................................................19
5.2.5 Standard MIG/MAG torch.............................................................................................23
5.2.5.1 Switching between Push/Pull and intermediate drive...................................23
5.3 MMA welding ...............................................................................................................................23
5.3.1 Welding task selection..................................................................................................23
5.3.2 Welding current setting.................................................................................................23
5.3.3 Arcforce........................................................................................................................24
5.3.4 Hotstart.........................................................................................................................24
5.3.5 Antistick........................................................................................................................24
5.4 Special parameters (advanced settings) .....................................................................................24
5.4.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................25
5.4.1.1 Ramp time for wire inching (P1)....................................................................25
5.4.1.2 Latched/special-latched tap start (P9) ..........................................................26
5.4.1.3 Hold function (P15) .......................................................................................26
5.4.1.4 Correction or nominal voltage display (P24).................................................26
5.4.1.5 Units system (P29)........................................................................................26
5.4.2 Reset to factory settings...............................................................................................26
5.5 Machine configuration menu........................................................................................................27
5.5.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................27
