FRO­NIUS TransSteel 2500c User manual

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TransSteel 2500c
TransSteel 2500c MV
TransSteel 3500c
Operating Instructions
MIG/MAG Power source
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Dear reader,
Introduction Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this
high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarise yourself with the
product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different
features it has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advantages.
Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product. Careful
handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation. These are
essential prerequisites for excellent results.
Explanation of
safety symbols
If you see any of the symbols depicted in the "Safety rules" chapter, special care is re-
quired.
DANGER! Indicates immediate and real danger. If it is not avoided, death or se-
rious injury will result.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Death or serious injury
may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. If it is not
avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result.
NOTE! Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT! Indicates tips for correct operation and other particularly useful information.
It does not indicate a potentially damaging or dangerous situation.

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Contents
Safety rules ................................................................................................................................................ 7
General ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Proper use ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Environmental conditions...................................................................................................................... 8
Obligations of the operator.................................................................................................................... 8
Obligations of personnel ....................................................................................................................... 8
Mains connection .................................................................................................................................. 8
Protecting yourself and others .............................................................................................................. 9
Danger from toxic gases and vapours .................................................................................................. 9
Danger from flying sparks ..................................................................................................................... 10
Risks from mains current and welding current...................................................................................... 10
Meandering welding currents................................................................................................................ 11
EMC Device Classifications .................................................................................................................. 12
EMC measures ..................................................................................................................................... 12
EMF measures...................................................................................................................................... 12
Specific hazards.................................................................................................................................... 13
Factors affecting welding results........................................................................................................... 14
Danger from shielding gas cylinders..................................................................................................... 14
Safety measures at the installation location and during transport ........................................................ 15
Safety measures in normal operation ................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance and repair ........................................................................................................................ 16
Safety inspection................................................................................................................................... 16
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Safety symbols...................................................................................................................................... 17
Data protection...................................................................................................................................... 17
Copyright............................................................................................................................................... 17
General information 19
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Device concept ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Functional principle ............................................................................................................................... 21
Application areas .................................................................................................................................. 21
Warning notices on the device.............................................................................................................. 22
Options....................................................................................................................................................... 23
VRD: safety function ............................................................................................................................. 23
VRD: safety principle ............................................................................................................................ 23
System components .................................................................................................................................. 25
General ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 25
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Control elements and connections 27
Synergic Central control panel................................................................................................................... 29
General ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 29
Synergic control panel .......................................................................................................................... 29
Service parameters............................................................................................................................... 32
Keylock ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Connections, switches and mechanical components ................................................................................ 34
Front and rear sides, TSt 2500c ........................................................................................................... 34
Front and rear sides, TSt 3500c ........................................................................................................... 35
Page...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Installation and commissioning 37
Minimum equipment needed for welding task............................................................................................ 39
General ................................................................................................................................................. 39
MIG/MAG welding, gas-cooled ............................................................................................................. 39