Lincoln Electric IDEALARC DC-400 User manual

Stick TIG MIG Flux-Cored Subarc
Gouging
Processes
DC-400
Order
Advantage Lincoln Multi-Process Switch, Remote Output Control, Deluxe
Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose Kit, Undercarriage
Reco ended General Options
LN-7, LN-7 GMA, LN-742, LN-8, LN-9, LN-9 GMA, LN-10,
DH-10, LN-15, LN-23P, LN-25, Cobramatic®, NA-3, NA-5,
LT-7
Reco ended Wire Feeders
K1308-11 DC-400 230/460/3/60
K1308-12 DC-400 (w/Multi-Process Switch) 230/460/3/60
K1309-20 DC-400 220/380/440/3/50/60
K1309-21 DC-400 (w/Multi-Process Switch) 220/380/440/3/50/60
Accessory Kit
Reco ended Stick Options
Pro-Torch™ TIG Torches, TIG Module, Docking Kit, Hand
Amptrol™, Foot Amptrol, Remote Control Adapter, Amptrol
Adapter Kit, Water Valve, TIG Control Cable Extension
Reco ended TIG Options
• Large, conveniently located switch akes it easy to
change between CC (Stick/TIG/arc gouging), CV
(MIG/flux-cored) and CV Sub erged Arc odes.
• Arc force control adjusts short circuit current for a
soft arc or a forceful driving arc in the CC (Stick/TIG)
ode.
• Arc control adjust ent changes pinch effect of the
arc to control spatter, fluidity, and bead shape in the
MIG/Flux-Cored ode.
• Capable of stick and DC TIG welding, and air carbon
arc gouging with up to 5/16" (8 ) dia eter carbon
rods.
• Solid state circuitry provides extra long life for
repetitive welding applications.
• Outstanding welding perfor ance with a single range
full output control potentio eter.
• Analog a eter/volt eter are standard.
• ± 10% input line voltage co pensation for aintain-
ing weld consistency.
• Low profile case allows stacking achines up to
three high to conserve floor space. (Stacking not
reco ended when using undercarriage.)
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MULTI-PROCESS WELDERS
DC
CV
CC
3
PHASE
60
Hz
50
Hz
Description
This heavy-duty, industrial, three-phase multi-process power source from
Lincoln Electric scores big in MIG, flux-cored, submerged arc, stick and DC
TIG welding. It's a great choice for arc gouging too. And flexibility doesn’t
mean complicated – the DC-400 is easy to set-up and use. Changeover
between processes is as simple as turning a switch with the factory or field
installed multi-process switch. On-board ammeter and voltmeter make
monitoring of key welding parameters a snap. Inductance and arc force
controls allow the operator to efficiently refine the arc for the job at hand.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Product Product Rated Output(1) Input Current @ H(2) x W x D Net Weight
Name Num er Input Power Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Rated Output Output Range in. (mm) l s.(kg)
DC-400
K1308-11
K1308-12
K1309-20
K1309-21
230/460/3/60
220/380/440/
3/50/60
400A/36V/100%
(450A/38V/60%)
(500A/40V/50%)
78/39A
81/47/40A
60-500A
12-42V
27.5 x 22.3 x 33.1
(698 x 566 x 840)
473
(215)
(1) NEMA Class I Rated Output / Based on a 10 min. period.
(2) Add 3.3 in. ( 4mm) for lift bail.
400 A p DC Multi-Process Welding Power Source
Output Input
(Shown with
Multi-Process
Switch option)

For maximum welding flexibility select the DH-10 dual
feeder. Weld with two different types and sizes of wire
with two different welding procedures 3)!
Description Order Num er
DC-400 power source K1308-11
D -10 wire feeder K1499-3
.045 Drive Roll – solid wire KP1505-045S
.035 Drive Roll – solid wire KP1505-035S
Magnum 400 Gun Package K471-21(1) (2)
Weld Power Cable – 10 ft. K1842-10
GC-500 Work Clamp K910-2
Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
Gas Regulator and ose Kit K586-1
Where premium welding performance is demanded – this
system delivers!
Description Order Num er
DC-400 power source K1308-11
LN-10 (four roll) wire feeder K1559-3
.045 Drive Roll – solid wire KP1505-045S
Swivel Platform K1557-1
Magnum 400 Gun Package K471-21(1)
Weld Power Cable – 10 ft. (2 req’d.) K1842-10
GC-500 Work Clamp K910-2
Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
Gas Regulator and ose Kit K586-1
Best for applications where more process control is required
for arc starting, welding and crater control!
Description Order Num er
DC-400 power source K1308-11
LN-742 (Two Roll) wire feeder K617-1
Feeder Control Cable – 10 ft K1819-10
.045 Drive Roll – solid wire KP653-052S
Universal Stand K1524-1
Swivel Platform K1557-1
Magnum 400 Gun & Cable asbly K471-2
Gun Connector Kit K466-1
Weld Power Cable – 10 ft. (2 req’d.) K1842-10
GC-500 Work Clamp K910-2
Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
Gas Regulator and ose Kit K586-1
Our most popular MIG and flux-cored welding system!
Description Order Num er
DC-400 power source K1308-11
LN-7 GMA (Two Roll) wire feeder K440-2
Feeder Control Cable – 10 ft. K1818-10
.045 Drive Roll – solid wire KP653-052S
Universal Stand K1524-1
Swivel Platform K1557-1
Magnum®400 Gun & Cable asbly K471-2
Gun Connector Kit K466-1
Weld Power Cable – 10 ft. (2 req’d.) K1842-10
GC-500 Work Clamp K910-2
Undercarriage (twin cylinder) K841
Gas Regulator and ose Kit K586-1
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• Fan cooled for long life expectancy. Electronic and
ther ostatic protection safeguard DC-400 fro
current overload and excessive te peratures.
• Windings and rectifiers protected against oisture
and corrosive environ ents.
• Both 14 pin MS-style cable connection and ter inal
strip access for re ote control and wire feeder
connections and output studs for weld cables.
• Circuit breaker protected on-board power for a
wire feeder: 115V available fro the ter inal strip,
42V and 115V available fro the 14-pin connector
receptacle.
• K1309 odels have Continental European receptacle
that provides 220V, 2-a p AC auxiliary power for
operating water cooler.
• 115V AC power on/off switch with pilot light provides
added user safety.
• Durable powder paint syste protects both sides of
all painted surfaces to prolong achine’s life.
• K1308 odels are UL and CSA approved.
• Three year warranty on parts and labor.
• Manufactured under a quality syste certified to
ISO 9001 require ents.
Advantage Lincoln
Syste Selection
DC-400/LN-7 GMA – .045 MIG elding System
DC-400/LN-742 – .045 MIG elding System DC-400/DH-10 – .035 & .045 MIG elding System
DC-400/LN-10 – .045 MIG elding System
Typical MIG welding systems.
(1) Fully assembled, no gun connector required.
(2) Two required.
(3) Both electrodes must have the same polarity.
Note: Above systems do not include shielding gas. Sold separately.

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Multi-Process Switch
3-position switch allows
quick and easy change
from electrode positive or
negative semiautomatic/
automatic wire feed welding
to stick or air carbon arc
gouging.
Order K804-1.
Re ote 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.
(7.6 ) or K857-1 for
100 ft. (30.5 ).
Deluxe Adjustable Gas
Regulator and Hose Kit
Accommodates CO2, Argon,
orArgon-blend gas cylin-
ders. Includes a cylinder
pressure gauge, dual scale
flow gauge and 4.3 ft.
(1.3m) gas hose.
Order K586-1.
Undercarriage
Platform undercarriage with
mountings for two gas cylin-
ders at rear of welder.
Order K841.
Accessory Kit
For stick welding. Includes
35 ft. (10.7m) 2/0 electrode
cable with lug, 30 ft. (9.1m)
2/0 work cable with lugs,
headshield, filter plate,
cover plate, work clamp
and electrode holder.
Order K704.
TIG Module
Supplies high frequency for
superior starting, contactor
control, remote control
capability and a gas valve
for TIG welding.
Order K930-2.
Docking Kit
Provides a means to “dock”
the TIG Module on top of a
flat-roofed power source, or
any other flat surface meas-
uring at least 10 x 15 in.
(254 x 381mm). It includes a
latch and provisions for a
user-supplied padlock to
lock the TIG Module in
place.
Order K939-1.
Hand A ptrol™
Varies current for making
critical TIG welds. Fastens
to the torch for convenient
thumb control. Comes with
a 25 ft. (7.6m) cable. Fully
extend the slide forward to
achieve maximum current.
Returning to the start posi-
tion finishes the weld and
starts the afterflow cycle.
Order K963-1
(For s aller handle 9, 17
or 20 series torches).
Order K963-2
(For larger handle 26 or 18
series torches).
Foot A ptrol™
Varies current for making
critical TIG welds. Depress
pedal to increase current.
Depressing pedal fully
achieves maximum set cur-
rent. Fully raising the pedal
finishes the weld and starts
the afterflow cycle. Includes
25 ft. (7.6m) control cable.
Order K870.
Re ote Control
Adapter
Y connection adapter for
connecting K857, K963 or
K870 (6-pin plug connec-
tion) and wire feeder input
cable (14-pin plug connec-
tion) to power source’s 14
pin receptacle.
Order K864.
A ptrol Adapter Kit
Adapts Amptrol’s 6-pin
MS-type plug connection
to terminal strip on power
source.
Order K843.
Water Valve
For use with TIG Module.
Shuts off water flow when
the arc is extinguished
when using Magnum®
water-cooled TIG torches.
Order K844-1.
TIG Control Cable
Extension
Allows the TIG Module to
be operated at up to 45 ft.
(13.7m) from power source.
Connects between the 2 ft.
(0.6m) control cable and
the TIG Module.
Order K937-45.
Reco ended Options

DC-400 (230/460/3/60) K1308-11
DC-400 (230/460/3/60) with Multi-Process Switch K1308-12
DC-400 (220/380/440/3/50/60) K1309-20
DC-400 (220/380/440/3/50/60) with Multi-Process Switch K1309-21
Reco ended General Options
Multi-Process Switch (standard on K1308-12 & K1309-21) K804-1
Remote Output Control (use with K864):
for 25 ft. (7.6m) K857
for 100 ft. (30m) K857-1
Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose Kit K586-1
Undercarriage K841
Reco ended Stick Options
Accessory Kit K704
Reco ended TIG Options
Pro-Torch™ TIG Torches See Publication E12.150
TIG Module K930-2
Docking Kit K939-1
Amptrol™ - Hand Operated
for: PTA-9, PTA-17 and PTW-20 TIG Torches K963-1
for: PTA-26 and PTW-18 TIG Torches K963-2
Amptrol™ - Foot Operated K870
Remote Control Adapter K864
Amptrol Adapter Kit K843
Water Valve K844-1
TIG Control Cable Extension - 45 ft. (13.7m) K937-45
Reco ended Wire Feeders
LN-7 & LN-7 GMA Industrial Wire Feeder See Publication E8.10
LN-742 Industrial Wire Feeder See Publication E8.20
LN-8 Industrial Wire Feeder See Publication E8.30
LN-9 and LN-9 GMA Industrial Wire Feeder See Publication E8.50
LN-10 Advanced 4 Drive Roll Wire Feeder See Publication E8.200
DH-10 Dual Head Version of LN-10 See Publication E8.200
LN-15 Portable Wire Feeder See Publication E8.60
LN-23P Portable Wire Feeder See Publication E8.90
LN-25 Portable, Wire Feeder See Publication E8.100
Cobramatic Deluxe Wire Feeder See Publication E8.300
NA-3 Automatic Wire Feeder See Publication E9.10
NA-5 Automatic Wire Feeder See Publication E9.30
LT-7 Automatic Wire Feeder See Publication E9.70
TOTAL:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDER NUMBER QUANTITY PRICE
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