
Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
4 099-005114-EW501
05.02.2016
5.10.6MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes.....................................................41
5.10.6.1Explanation of signs and functions................................................................41
5.10.6.2MIG/MAG automatic cut-out..........................................................................45
5.10.7Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic) .............................................46
5.10.7.1Operating mode.............................................................................................46
5.10.7.2Setting the operating point (welding output)..................................................46
5.10.8Expert menu (MIG/MAG)..............................................................................................47
5.11TIG welding ..................................................................................................................................48
5.11.1Preparing the TIG welding torch...................................................................................48
5.11.2Welding torch and workpiece line connection ..............................................................48
5.11.3Welding task selection ..................................................................................................49
5.11.4Welding current setting .................................................................................................49
5.11.5Adjusting the gas post-flow time...................................................................................49
5.11.6TIG arc ignition .............................................................................................................50
5.11.6.1Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................50
5.11.7Function sequences/operating modes..........................................................................50
5.11.7.1Legend...........................................................................................................50
5.11.7.2TIG automatic cut-out....................................................................................52
5.11.8Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................53
5.12MMA welding................................................................................................................................54
5.12.1Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead ..................................................54
5.12.2Welding task selection ..................................................................................................55
5.12.3Welding current setting .................................................................................................55
5.12.4Arcforce.........................................................................................................................55
5.12.5Hotstart .........................................................................................................................55
5.12.6Antistick.........................................................................................................................56
5.12.7Expert menu (MMA)......................................................................................................57
5.13Power-saving mode (Standby).....................................................................................................57
5.14Machine configuration menu........................................................................................................57
5.14.1Selecting, changing and saving parameters.................................................................57
6Maintenance, care and disposal .........................................................................................................59
6.1General.........................................................................................................................................59
6.2Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................59
6.2.1Daily maintenance tasks...............................................................................................59
6.2.1.1Visual inspection ...........................................................................................59
6.2.1.2Functional test ...............................................................................................59
6.2.2Monthly maintenance tasks ..........................................................................................59
6.2.2.1Visual inspection ...........................................................................................59
6.2.2.2Functional test ...............................................................................................59
6.2.3Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) ..................................................60
6.3Disposing of equipment................................................................................................................60
6.3.1Manufacturer's declaration to the end user ..................................................................60
6.4Meeting the requirements of RoHS..............................................................................................60
7Rectifying faults....................................................................................................................................61
7.1Checklist for rectifying faults ........................................................................................................61
7.2Error messages (power source)...................................................................................................62
7.3Resetting welding parameters to the factory settings ..................................................................63
7.4Display machine control software version....................................................................................63
7.5Dynamic power adjustment..........................................................................................................63
8Technical data.......................................................................................................................................64
8.1Picomig 180 .................................................................................................................................64
9Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................65
9.1Options.........................................................................................................................................65
9.2Transport systems........................................................................................................................65
9.3General accessories ....................................................................................................................65
10Replaceable parts.................................................................................................................................66
10.1Wire feed rollers ...........................................................................................................................66
10.1.1Wire feed rollers for steel wire ......................................................................................66
10.1.2Wire feed rollers for aluminium wire .............................................................................66