
Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-000231-EW501
5.12.2014
5.8.7.3 Automatic cut-out ..........................................................................................39
5.8.8 Function sequences/operating modes..........................................................................40
5.8.8.1 Explanation of symbols .................................................................................40
5.8.8.2 Non-latched mode.........................................................................................41
5.8.8.3 Latched mode................................................................................................42
5.8.8.4 spotArc ..........................................................................................................43
5.8.8.5 Spotmatic ......................................................................................................45
5.8.8.6 Non-latched operation, version C..................................................................47
5.8.9 Pulses, function sequences..........................................................................................49
5.8.9.1 TIG pulses –non-latched operation..............................................................49
5.8.9.2 TIG pulses - latched operation......................................................................49
5.8.10 Pulse variants...............................................................................................................50
5.8.11 TIG activArc welding.....................................................................................................52
5.8.12 TIG antistick..................................................................................................................52
5.8.13 Welding torch (operating variants)................................................................................53
5.8.13.1 Tap torch trigger (tapping function)...............................................................53
5.8.14 Torch mode and up/down speed setting ......................................................................54
5.8.14.1 Standard TIG torch (5-pole) ..........................................................................55
5.8.14.2 TIG up/down torch (8-pole) ...........................................................................57
5.8.14.3 Potentiometer torch (8-pole) .........................................................................59
5.8.14.4 Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection....................................60
5.8.14.5 RETOX TIG torch (12-pole)...........................................................................61
5.8.14.6 Setting the first increment..............................................................................62
5.9 MMA welding................................................................................................................................63
5.9.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead ..................................................64
5.9.2 Select welding task.......................................................................................................65
5.9.3 Arcforce.........................................................................................................................65
5.9.4 Antistick.........................................................................................................................65
5.9.5 Hotstart .........................................................................................................................66
5.9.5.1 Hotstart current..............................................................................................66
5.9.5.2 Hotstart time..................................................................................................66
5.9.6 MMA pulse welding in the vertical up position (PF)......................................................67
5.10 Remote control.............................................................................................................................68
5.10.1 Manual remote control RT1 19POL..............................................................................68
5.10.2 RTG1 19POL manual remote control...........................................................................68
5.10.3 Manual remote control RTP1 19POL ...........................................................................68
5.10.4 Manual remote control RTP2 19POL ...........................................................................68
5.10.5 RTP3 spotArc 19POL manual remote control..............................................................68
5.10.6 Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL 5 M / RTF2 19POL 5 M..........................69
5.10.6.1 Ramp function foot-operated remote control RTF 1 / RTF 2........................70
5.10.7 Power-saving mode (Standby).....................................................................................70
5.11 Interfaces for automation .............................................................................................................70
5.11.1 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole .................................................................71
5.12 PC interface .................................................................................................................................72
5.13 Machine configuration menu........................................................................................................72
5.13.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters.................................................................72
6Maintenance, care and disposal.........................................................................................................77
6.1 General.........................................................................................................................................77
6.2 Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................77
6.2.1 Daily maintenance tasks...............................................................................................77
6.2.1.1 Visual inspection ...........................................................................................77
6.2.1.2 Functional test...............................................................................................77
6.2.2 Monthly maintenance tasks..........................................................................................77
6.2.2.1 Visual inspection ...........................................................................................77
6.2.2.2 Functional test...............................................................................................77
6.2.3 Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)..................................................78
6.3 Disposing of equipment................................................................................................................78
6.3.1 Manufacturer's declaration to the end user..................................................................78
6.4 Meeting the requirements of RoHS..............................................................................................78
7Rectifying faults....................................................................................................................................79