Lincoln Electric IDEALARC CV-400 User manual

CV-400
Rugged, Prove Co structio
for Wire Weldi g
The rugged C -400 is ready to tackle MIG and cored wire
fabrication and production work in a variety of industries:
transportation, heavy equipment, structural steel, railroad,
furniture, appliances and sheet metal fabrication. Simple
fixed inductance, time-proven technology and heavy-duty
construction will deliver years of reliable performance.
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Adva tage Li col
• Lincoln’s unique fixed inductance design delivers exceptional
short-circuit metal transfer characteristics.
• 115 and 42 wire feeder auxiliary power with circuit breaker
protection.
• Connect wire feeders via either 14-pin MS-type or
terminal strip.
• Internal components, including windings, rectifiers and circuit
boards, are coated to protect against the effects of moisture
and corrosion.
• Electronic and thermostatic protection from current overload and
excessive temperatures. Indicator light lets you know when machine
is reset.
• Three year warranty on parts and labor.
• Seven year warranty on the power rectifier.
MIG WELDERS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CV
DC
3
PHASE
60
Hz
K1346-22
(w/meters) 230/460/575/3/60
Dime sio s
Product Product Rated Output I put Curre t @ H x W x D Net Weight
Name Number I put Power Curre t/Voltage/Duty Cycle Rated Output Output Ra ge i ches (mm) lbs.(kg)
C -400 K1346-13 230/460/3/60 400A/36 /100% 77/39A 60-500A 27.5 x 22.2 x 32 383
(w/meters) 450A/38 /60% 80/40A 12-42 (699 x 564 x 813) (174)
Output
Input
MIG, Flux-Cored, Gouging
Processes
77/39/31A
80/40/32A

1. Strain Relief for Terminal Strip Connection
2. Analog Amps & Volts Meters
3. Local / Remote Control Switch
4. Input Power On / Off Switch
5. Input Power Pilot Light
6. Output Voltage Control Knob
7. Circuit Breakers
8. Thermal Overload Light
9. Voltmeter Polarity Switch
10. 14 Pin MS Type Connector
A CLOSER LOOK
PERFORMANCE
FEATURES
QUALITY AND RELIABILITY
• Electronic and thermostatic protection from current overload or
excessive temperatures.
• Solid state circuitry provides extra long life during repetitive
applications.
• Three-year warranty on parts and labor.
• Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001
requirements and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
SYSTEM SELECTION
Ready-Pak®Packages
Take the hassle out of ordering. Order a Ready-Pak pre-assembled welding package.
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CV-400 / LF-74 Ready-Pak Packa e
Order K2496-1
• CV-400 Power Source (K1346-13)
• LF-74 Bench Model, Heavy Duty
(Heavy Duty Wire Reel Stand)
• .045” Drive Rolls for Solid Wire
• Heavy Duty Wire Reel Stand
• Control Cable – 10 ft. (3.0m)
• Weld Power Cable – 10 ft. (3.0m)
• Work Clamp
• Magnum 400 MIG Gun with 15 ft. cable (4.5m)
• Harris Flowmeter Regulator and Gas Hose
CV-400 / LF-72 Ready-Pak Packa e
Order K2439-1
• CV-400 Power Source (K1346-13)
• LF-72 Bench Model, Heavy Duty
(Heavy Duty Wire Reel Stand)
• .035"-.045” Drive Rolls for Solid Wire
• Heavy Duty Wire Reel Stand
• Control Cable – 10 ft. (3.0m)
• Weld Power Cable – 10 ft. (3.0m)
• Work Clamp
• Magnum 400 MIG Gun with 15 ft. cable (4.5m)
• Harris Flowmeter Regulator and Gas Hose
• Provides line voltage compensation for maintaining weld
consistency, even with changes of ±10%.
• Full output control potentiometer lets operator accurately
regulate power levels.
• Excellent arc stability and weld consistency.
• Quick, simple 14-pin MS-type (amphenol) wire feeder connection.
• Low flat-top case can be placed under a workbench or stacked
on top of each other for smaller footprint.
• Remote control of output is possible via 14 pin connector on the
control panel or terminal strip connection.
• Thermal trip indicator light.
• “Cold” electrode with a solid state
contactor when the trigger is released for added safety.
Key Controls
1
2
87
5
3
4
910
6

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A CLOSER LOOK
Undercarria e
Platform undercarriage with
mountings for two gas cylinders
at rear of welder.
Order K841
Jumper Plu Kit
Required to close the contactor
in the power source when the
power source is used with a
remote output contactor such as
the contactor in the K449 LN-25,
or K1870-1 LN-15 wire feeder.
Order K484
GENERAL OPTIONS
Remote Output Control
Consists of a control box with
choice of two cable lengths.
Permits remote adjustment of
output. 6-pin connection.
Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6m).
Order K857-1 for 100 ft. (30m).
Remote Control Adapter
Y connection adapter for connect-
ing K857 Remote Output Control
(6 pin plug connection) and wire
feeder input cable (14-pin plug
connection) to power source
14-pin receptacle.
Order K864
RECOMMENDED OPTIONS
CV-400 / LN-742 Wire Feeder
Best for applications where more process control is required –
for arc starting, welding and crater control!
• CV-400 Power Source K1346-13
• LN-742 (Two Roll) Wire Feeder K617-1
• Control Cable – 10 ft. (3.0m) K1819-10
• .045" (1.2mm) Drive Roll &Guide Tube Kit KP653-052S
• Universal Stand K1524-1
• Swivel Platform K1557-1
• Magnum 400 Gun & Cable Assembly K2286-1(1)
and Connector Kit
• 600 Amp Weld Cable K1842-10(2)
• Work Clamp K910-2
• Harris Flowmeter Regulator and Gas Hose K586-1
• Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
CV-400 / LN-10 Wire Feeder
Where premium welding performance and control is demanded –
this system delivers!
• CV-400 Power Source K1346-13
• LN-10 Wire Feeder K1559-3
• .045" (1.2mm) Drive Roll &Guide Tube Kit K1505-045S
• Swivel Platform K1557-1
• Magnum 400 Gun & Cable Assembly K471-21(1)
and Connector Kit
• 600 Amp Weld Cable K1842-10(2)
• Work Clamp K910-2
• Harris Flowmeter Regulator and Gas Hose K586-1
• Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
CV-400 / DH-10 Wire Feeder
For maximum welding flexibility – select the DH- 0 dual feeder.
Weld with two different types and sizes of wire – with two different
welding procedures!
• CV-400 Power Source K1346-13
• DH-10 Wire Feeder K1499-3
• .045" (1.2mm) Drive Roll &Guide Tube Kit KP1505-045S(2)
• Magnum 400 Gun & Cable Assembly K471-21(1)(2)
and Connector Kit
• 600 Amp Weld Cable K1842-10(2)
• Work Clamp K910-2
• Harris Flowmeter Regulator and Gas Hose K586-1
• Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
(1)Fully assembled, gun connector included.
(2)Two required.
Typical MIG Welding Syste s

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CV-400 with meters 230/460/3/60 K1346-13
CV-400 with meters 230/460/575/3/60 K1346-22
Ready-Pak®Packa e
CV-400/LF-72 K2439-1
CV-400/LF-74 K2496-1
Recommended General Options
Remote Output Control, 25 ft. (7.6m) K857
100 ft. (30m) K857-1
Remote Control Adapter K864
Undercarriage K841
umper Plug Kit K484
Recommended Wire Feeder Options
LF-72, LF-74 See publication E8.11
LN-742 See publication E8.20
LN-8 See publication E8.30
LN-9 See publication E8.50
LN-9 GMA See publication E8.50
LN-10 See publication E8.200
DH-10 See publication E8.200
LN-15 See publication E8.60
LN-25 See publication E8.100
Cobramatic®See publication E8.300
NA-3 See publication E9.10
NA-5 See publication E9.30
NA-5R See publication E9.45
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