
Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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15.12.2011
5.9.4.2 Operating point setting using material thickness, welding current, wire
speed.............................................................................................................41
5.9.4.3 Arc length correction setting..........................................................................41
5.9.4.4 Accessory components for operating point setting.......................................41
5.9.5 MIG/MAG welding data display....................................................................................42
5.9.6 forceArc.........................................................................................................................43
5.9.7 rootArc ..........................................................................................................................44
5.9.8 MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes.....................................................45
5.9.8.1 Explanation of signs and functions................................................................45
5.9.9 MIG/MAG program sequence ("Program steps" mode)...............................................58
5.9.9.1 Selection of the program sequence parameter.............................................58
5.9.9.2 MIG/MAG overview of parameters................................................................59
5.9.9.3 Example, tack welding (non-latched)............................................................60
5.9.9.4 Example, aluminium tack welding (non-latched special) ..............................60
5.9.9.5 Example, aluminium welding (latched special) .............................................61
5.9.9.6 Example, visible seams (latched super pulse)..............................................62
5.9.10 Main program A mode..................................................................................................63
5.9.10.1 Selecting parameters (program A)................................................................64
5.9.11 Advanced settings ........................................................................................................65
5.9.11.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters.................................................65
5.9.11.2 Reset to factory settings................................................................................67
5.9.11.3 The special parameters in detail...................................................................67
5.10 TIG welding..................................................................................................................................73
5.10.1 Welding torch connection .............................................................................................73
5.10.2 Connection for workpiece lead .....................................................................................74
5.10.3 Welding task selection..................................................................................................75
5.10.4 TIG arc ignition .............................................................................................................76
5.10.4.1 Liftarc ignition................................................................................................76
5.10.5 Pulses, function sequences..........................................................................................76
5.10.5.1 Explanation of signs and functions................................................................76
5.10.6 TIG automatic cut-out...................................................................................................79
5.10.7 TIG program sequence ("Program steps" mode).........................................................80
5.10.7.1 TIG parameter overview................................................................................80
5.11 MMA welding................................................................................................................................81
5.11.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead ..................................................81
5.11.2 Welding task selection..................................................................................................82
5.11.3 Hotstart .........................................................................................................................83
5.11.4 Antistick.........................................................................................................................83
5.11.5 Parameter overview......................................................................................................83
5.12 Interfaces .....................................................................................................................................84
5.12.1 PC Interfaces................................................................................................................84
6Maintenance, care and disposal.........................................................................................................85
6.1 General.........................................................................................................................................85
6.2 Maintenance work, intervals.........................................................................................................85
6.2.1 Daily maintenance tasks...............................................................................................85
6.2.2 Monthly maintenance tasks..........................................................................................85
6.2.3 Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)..................................................85
6.3 Maintenance work........................................................................................................................86
6.4 Disposing of equipment................................................................................................................86
6.4.1 Manufacturer's declaration to the end user..................................................................86
6.5 Meeting the requirements of RoHS..............................................................................................86
7Rectifying faults....................................................................................................................................87
7.1 Customer checklist.......................................................................................................................87
7.2 Error messages (power source)...................................................................................................88
7.3 Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings................................................................89
7.3.1 Resetting a single JOB.................................................................................................89
7.3.2 Resetting all JOBs........................................................................................................90
7.4 Vent coolant circuit.......................................................................................................................91
7.5 Welding parameter calibration .....................................................................................................92