
Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-007027-EW501
28.08.2018
5.2.2 Pilot arc.........................................................................................................................38
5.2.2.1 Adjust pilot arc currents.................................................................................39
5.2.3 Expert Menu (Plasma)..................................................................................................40
5.3 TIG welding..................................................................................................................................41
5.3.1 Welding task selection..................................................................................................41
5.3.2 Arc ignition....................................................................................................................42
5.3.2.1 HF ignition.....................................................................................................42
5.3.2.2 Liftarc.............................................................................................................42
5.3.2.3 Automatic cut-out ..........................................................................................42
5.3.3 TIG antistick..................................................................................................................42
5.3.4 Expert menu (TIG)........................................................................................................43
5.3.5 Aligning the cable resistance........................................................................................44
5.4 Operating modes (functional sequences)....................................................................................45
5.4.1 Explanation of symbols.................................................................................................45
5.4.2 Non-latched mode ........................................................................................................46
5.4.3 Latched mode...............................................................................................................47
5.4.4 spotArc..........................................................................................................................48
5.4.5 spotmatic (Plasma).......................................................................................................49
5.4.6 spotmatic (TIG).............................................................................................................50
5.4.7 Non-latched operation, version C.................................................................................51
5.5 Recurring welding tasks...............................................................................................................52
5.6 Pulse welding...............................................................................................................................52
5.6.1 Automated pulses.........................................................................................................52
5.6.2 Thermal pulsing............................................................................................................53
5.6.2.1 Pulsed welding in the upslope and downslope phases.................................54
5.6.3 Metallurgical pulsing (kHz pulsing)...............................................................................54
5.6.4 Average value pulse welding........................................................................................56
5.7 Welding torch (operating variants)...............................................................................................56
5.7.1 Tapping function (tap torch trigger) ..............................................................................56
5.7.2 Torch mode setting.......................................................................................................57
5.7.3 Up/down speed.............................................................................................................57
5.7.4 Current jump.................................................................................................................57
5.8 Standard TIG torch (5-pole).........................................................................................................58
5.9 Remote control.............................................................................................................................59
5.9.1 RTF1 19POL.................................................................................................................59
5.9.1.1 RTF start ramp..............................................................................................60
5.9.1.2 RTF response................................................................................................61
5.9.2 RTF1 -, RT1 -, RTG1 19POL........................................................................................61
5.9.3 RTP1 19POL ................................................................................................................61
5.10 Power-saving mode (Standby).....................................................................................................62
5.11 Access control..............................................................................................................................62
5.12 Interfaces for automation .............................................................................................................62
5.12.1 Automation interface.....................................................................................................63
5.12.2 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole .................................................................64
5.12.3 RINT X12 robot interface..............................................................................................64
5.12.4 BUSINT X11 Industrial bus interface............................................................................64
5.13 Machine configuration menu........................................................................................................65
5.13.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters.................................................................65
6Maintenance, care and disposal.........................................................................................................69
6.1 General.........................................................................................................................................69
6.2 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................69
6.3 Dirt filter........................................................................................................................................69
6.4 Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................70
6.4.1 Daily maintenance tasks...............................................................................................70
6.4.2 Monthly maintenance tasks..........................................................................................70
6.4.3 Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)..................................................70
6.5 Disposing of equipment................................................................................................................71
7Rectifying faults....................................................................................................................................72
7.1 Warnings......................................................................................................................................72
7.2 Error messages............................................................................................................................73