Kemppi Master M 353 User manual

Master M 353, 355
Operating manual - EN
Master M 353, 355
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Operating manual - EN
CONTENTS
1. General 4
1.1 Equipment description 6
1.2 Master M device 8
1.2.1 Wire feed mechanism 9
1.3 Master M Cooler cooling unit (optional) 11
2. Installation 12
2.1 Installing power source mains plug 13
2.2 Installing cooling unit (optional) 14
2.3 Installing equipment on cart (optional) 16
2.4 Connecting welding gun 18
2.5 Connecting earth return cable 19
2.6 Installing remote control (optional) 20
2.7 Installing and changing wire 21
2.8 Installing and replacing feed rolls 26
2.9 Installing and replacing wire guide tubes 28
2.10 Installing gas bottle and testing gas flow 29
3. Operation 31
3.1 Preparing welding system for use 32
3.1.1 Filling cooler and circulating coolant 33
3.2 Calibrating welding cable 34
3.3 Using control panel 35
3.3.1 Control panel: Main view 36
3.3.2 Control panel: Memory channels 38
3.3.3 Control panel: Welding process 38
3.3.4 Control panel: Trigger logic 39
3.3.5 Control panel: Weld Assist 40
3.3.6 Control panel: Welding parameters 41
3.3.7 Control panel: System settings 43
3.3.8 Control panel: Weld data 45
3.4 Additional guidance to functions and features 47
3.4.1 1-MIG 47
3.4.2 Pulse welding 47
3.4.3 MAX Cool process 47
3.4.4 MAX Position process 48
3.4.5 MAX Speed process 48
3.4.6 Trigger logic functions 49
3.4.7 WiseFusion feature 50
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3.4.8 WeldEye with DCM (optional) 50
3.5 Using remote control 52
3.6 Changing welding polarity 53
3.7 Lifting Master M equipment 54
4. Maintenance 56
4.1 Daily maintenance 57
4.2 Periodic maintenance 58
4.3 Service workshops 59
4.4 Troubleshooting 60
4.5 Error codes 62
4.6 Installing and cleaning power source air filter (optional) 64
4.7 Disposal 66
5. Technical data 67
5.1 Master M devices 68
5.2 Master M cooling unit 72
5.3 Master M ordering info 73
5.4 Wire feeder consumables 74
5.5 Welding program work packs 76
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1. GENERAL
These instructions describe the use of Kemppi's Master M welding equipment designed for light- to medium-duty pro-
fessional use in MIG/MAG welding.
Master M welding machines include both manual and automatic welding processes. Pulse welding is possible with the
Master M 355 series machines.
Master M series:
Master M product series Master M device model
Master M 353 Master M 353 G
Master M 353 GM
Master M 355 Master M 355 G
Master M 355 GM
Master M is designed to be used together with Kemppi's Flexlite GX MIG welding guns with euro connector.
Master M can be used also for TIG * and MMA ** welding.
* TIG welding requires the use of a dedicated Flexlite TX TIG torch with euro connector.
** MMAwelding requires a dedicated DIX-euro adapter.
Important notes
Read the instructions through carefully. For your own safety, and that of your working environment, pay particular atten-
tion to the safety instructions delivered with the equipment.
Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimize damage and harm are indicated with the
below symbols. Read these sections carefully and follow their instructions.
Note: Gives the user a useful piece of information.
Caution: Describes a situation that may result in damage to the equipment or system.
Warning: Describes a potentially dangerous situation. If not avoided, it will result in personal damage or fatal injury.
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Kemppi symbols: Userdoc.
DISCLAIMER
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and com-
plete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Kemppi reserves the right to change the spe-
cification of the product described at any time without prior notice. Do not copy, record, reproduce or transmit
the contents of this guide without prior permission from Kemppi.
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1.1 Equipment description
Master M device models (350 A)
•Master M 353 G
>> Generator-compatible
>> Standard device with automatic 1-MIG process
•Master M 353 GM
>> Generator-compatible and multi-voltage
>> Standard device with automatic 1-MIG process
•Master M 355 G
>> Generator-compatible
>> Pulse device with automatic 1-MIG and pulse processes. Advanced MAX processes as optional.
•Master M 355 GM
>> Generator-compatible and multi-voltage
>> Pulse device with automatic 1-MIG and pulse processes. Advanced MAX processes as optional.
All Master M device models have a 4-roll wire feed mechanism with the maximum wire spool diameter of 300 mm.
For the Master M device part descriptions, refer to "Master M device" on page8.
Master M control panels
•Color LCD display
Master M cooling units
•Master M Cooler
•Master M Cooler MV (multi-voltage).
For the cooling unit part descriptions, refer to "Master M Cooler cooling unit (optional)" on page11.
MIG welding guns
•Flexlite GX welding guns with euro connector.
For more information on the Flexlite GX welding guns, refer to Kemppi Userdoc.
Welding programs
•Welding program work pack (factory-installed)
•Additional 1-MIG and pulse programs (on-demand / at the time of purchase)
•Additional MAX processes for Master M 355 (on-demand / at the time of purchase).
For more information on acquiring welding programs and additional welding processes, contact your local Kemppi
dealer.
Subfeeders
Subfeeder support can be added with a separate installation kit (contact your Kemppi dealer / service workshop for
more information).
•SuperSnake GTX subfeeder.
For more information on the SuperSnake GTX subfeeder, refer to Kemppi Userdoc.
Optional accessories
•4-wheel carts
•2-wheel carts
•Remote control HR40 (2-knob control)
•Remote control HR43 (1-knob control)
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•Power source air filter
•Wire feed cabinet heater.
For more information on optional accessories, contact your local Kemppi dealer.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Serial number
Serial number of the device is marked on the rating plate or in another distinctive location on the device. It is
important to make correct reference to the serial number of the product when ordering spare parts or making
repairs for example.
Quick Response (QR) code
The serial number and other device-related identification information may also be saved in the form of a QR
code (or a barcode) on the device. Such code can be read by a smartphone camera or with a dedicated code
reader device providing fast access to the device-specific information.
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1.2 Master M device
Front
1. Transportation handle (also for mechanical lifting when the device is not installed on a cooling unit or cart)
2. Control panel
3. LED work lights with light switch in the middle
>> Light switch: First press turns the lights on (full brightness), second press dims the lights (medium brightness),
third press turns the lights off
>> Includes a built-in battery (the battery is charged when the equipment is connected to mains)
4. Control cable connector
5. Earth return cable connector
6. Welding cable euro connector
7. Front locking interface
>> For locking on top of the cooling unit or on the cart
8. Connector for subfeeder synchronization kit (optional)
9. Wire feed cabinet hatch.
Rear
1. Shielding gas hose connector
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2. Mains cable
3. Power switch
4. Rear locking interface
>> For locking on top of the cooling unit or on the cart.
Inside wire feed cabinet
1. Gas regulating valve (Master M 355)
>> For setting the gas flow rate in the device lower than the gas flow rate from the gas supply
2. USB connector
3. Polarity terminals
4. Wire inch button
>> Drive the filler wire forward (with arc off)
5. Gas test button
>> Test the shielding gas flow and flush the gas line
6. Wire feed mechanism (refer to "Wire feed mechanism" below)
7. Wire spool.
1.2.1 Wire feed mechanism
1. Drive rolls and drive roll mounting caps
2. Middle guide tube locking clip
3. Middle guide tube
4. Inlet guide tube
5. Pressure handles
6. Pressure rolls and pressure roll mounting pins
7. Pressure roll locking arms
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8. Outlet guide tube.
For replacing the feed rolls, refer to "Installing and replacing feed rolls" on page26.
For replacing the wire guide tubes, refer to "Installing and replacing wire guide tubes" on page28.
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