Lincoln Electric POWERTEC i380 User manual

IM3102
04/2019
REV01
POWERTEC i380C ADVANCED
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland
www.lincolnelectric.eu

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12/05
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ENGLISH INDEX
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .............................................................................................................................. 2
Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation and Operator Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 4
WEEE............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Spare Parts.................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Authorized Service Shops Location............................................................................................................................... 29
Electrical Schematic ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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Technical Specifications
NAME INDEX
POWERTEC i380C ADVANCED K14180-1
INPUT
Input Voltage U1EMC Class Frequency
PTi380C ADVANCED 400V ± 15%, 3-phase A 50/60Hz
Input Power (40°C) Input Amperes I1max PF
PTi380C ADVANCED 17,1 kVA @ 40% Duty Cycle 26A 0,92
Idle Power Efficiency
PTi380C ADVANCED 30W 85%
RATED OUTPUT
Open Circuit Voltage
Duty Cycle 40°C
(based on a 10 min.
period)
Output Current Output Voltage
PTi380C ADVANCED
54Vdc (peak)
48Vdc (RMS)
40% 380A 33,0Vdc
GMAW 60% 320A 30,0Vdc
100% 240A 26,0Vdc
54Vdc (peak)
48Vdc (RMS)
40% 380A 33.0Vdc
FCAW 60% 320A 30,0Vdc
100% 240A 26,0Vdc
54Vdc (peak)
48Vdc (RMS)
40% 380A 35,2Vdc
SMAW 60% 320A 32,8Vdc
100% 240A 29,6Vdc
WELDING CURRENT RANGE
GMAW FCAW SMAW
PTi380C ADVANCED 20A÷380A 20A÷380A 10A÷380A
RECOMMENDED INPUT CABLE AND FUSE SIZES
Fuse Type: Time-Delay or Circuit Breaker Type D Power Lead
PTi380C ADVANCED 25A, 400V AC 4 Conductor,
2,5mm2
DIMENSION
Weight Height Width Length
69,2 kg 870 mm 560 mm 900 mm
WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE / WIRE DIAMETER
WFS Range Drive
Rolls Drive roll diameter Solid Wires Aluminum
Wires Cored Wires
1 ÷ 20,32m/min 4 Ø37 0.8 ÷ 1.4 mm 1.0 ÷ 1.2 mm 0.9 ÷ 1.2 mm
Protection Rating Maximum Gas Pressure Operating Humidity
(t=20°C)
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature
IP23 0,5MPa (5 bar) ≤90 % from -10 ºC
to +40 ºC
from -20 ºC
to +55 ºC

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
11/04
This machine has been designed in accordance with all relevant directives and standards. However, it may still generate
electromagnetic disturbances that can affect other systems like telecommunications (telephone, radio, and television) or
other safety systems. These disturbances can cause safety problems in the affected systems. Read and understand this
section to eliminate or reduce the amount of electromagnetic disturbance generated by this machine.
WARNING
Provided that the public low voltage system impedance at the point of common coupling is lower than: 56,4 mΩfor the
Powertec i380.
This equipment is compliant with IEC 61000-3-11 and IEC-3-12 and can be connected to public lowvoltage systems. It is
the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, by consultation with the distribution network operator
if necessary, that the system impedance complies with the impedance restrictions.
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Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine.
Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual. If disturbances occur if may be necessary to take
additional precautions such as filtering the input supply.
The output cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned together. If possible connect the
work piece to ground in order to reduce the electromagnetic emissions. The operator must check that connecting the
work piece to ground does not cause problems or unsafe operating conditions for personnel and equipment.
Shielding of cables in the work area can reduce electromagnetic emissions. This may be necessary for special
applications.
WARNING
The Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public
low-voltage supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those
locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
WARNING
While a high electromagnetic field occurs, a welding current can fluctuate.

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Safety
01/11
WARNING
This equipment must be used by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation, maintenance and repair
procedures are performed only by qualified person. Read and understand this manual before operating this equipment.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this
equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible
for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious personal injury,
loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or
death.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual before operating
this equipment. Arc welding can be hazardous. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could
cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL: Welding equipment generates high voltages. Do not touch the
electrode, work clamp, or connected work pieces when this equipment is on. Insulate yourself from
the electrode, work clamp, and connected work pieces.
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the
fuse box before working on this equipment. Ground this equipment in accordance with local electrical
regulations.
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Regularly inspect the input, electrode, and work clamp
cables. If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately. Do not place the electrode
holder directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the
risk of accidental arc ignition.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS: Electric current flowing through any
conductor creates electric and magnetic fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with some
pacemakers, and welders having a pacemaker shall consult their physician before operating this
equipment.
CE COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with the European Community Directives.
ARTIFICIAL OPTICAL RADIATION: According with the requirements in 2006/25/EC Directive and
EN 12198 Standard, the equipment is a category 2. It makes mandatory the adoption of Personal
Protective Equipments (PPE) having filter with a protection degree up to a maximum of 15, as
required by EN169 Standard.
FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to
health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. To avoid these dangers the operator must use
enough ventilation or exhaust to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN: Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from
sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing. Use suitable clothing made from durable
flame-resistant material to protect you skin and that of your helpers. Protect other nearby personnel
with suitable, non-flammable screening and warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to
the arc.
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding
area and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding
process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any
tanks, drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no
flammable or toxic vapors will be present. Never operate this equipment when flammable gases,
vapors or liquid combustibles are present.
WELDED MATERIALS CAN BURN: Welding generates a large amount of heat. Hot surfaces and
materials in work area can cause serious burns. Use gloves and pliers when touching or moving
materials in the work area.
SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out in
an environment with increased hazard of electric shock.

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CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the electrode,
electrode holder, work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders
must be located away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding
process including sparks and heat sources.
MOVING PARTS ARE DANGEROUS: There are moving mechanical parts in this machine, which can
cause serious injury. Keep your hands, body and clothing away from those parts during machine
starting, operating and servicing.
The manufacturer reserves the Right to make changes and/or improvements in design without upgrade at the same time
the operator’s manual.
Introduction
General Description
The welding machines POWERTEC i380C ADVANCED
enables welding:
GMAW (MIG/MAG),
FCAW (Flux-Cored),
SMAW (MMA),
The following equipment has been added to
POWERTEC i380C ADVANCED
Work lead – 3m,
Gas hose – 2m,
Driving roll V1.0/V1.2 for solid wire (mounted in the
wire feeder).
Recommended equipment, which can be bought by
user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories".
Installation and Operator Instructions
Read this entire section before installation or operation
of the machine.
Location and Environment
This machine will operate in harsh environments.
However, it is important that simple preventative
measures are followed to assure long life and reliable
operation.
Do not place or operate this machine on a surface
with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal.
Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.
This machine must be located where there is free
circulation of clean air without restrictions for air
movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover
the machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched
on.
Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine
should be kept to a minimum.
This machine has a protection rating of IP23. Keep it
dry when possible and do not place it on wet ground
or in puddles.
Locate the machine away from radio controlled
machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,
which may result in injury or equipment damage.
Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in
this manual.
Do not operate in areas with an ambient temperature
greater than 40°C.
Duty cycle and Overheating
The duty cycle of a welding machine is the percentage of
time in a 10 minute cycle at which the welder can
operate the machine at rated welding current.
Example: 60% duty cycle
Welding for 6 minutes. Break for 4 minutes.
Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the
thermal protection circuit to activate.
Minutes or decrease
Duty Cycle

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Input Supply Connection
WARNING
Only a qualified electrician can connect the welding
machine to the supply network. Installation had to be
made in accordance with the appropriate National
Electrical Code and local regulations.
Check the input voltage, phase and frequency supplied
to this machine before turning it on. Verify the
connection of ground wires from the machine to the input
source. The welding machine
POWERTEC i380C ADVANCED
must be connected to a correctly installed plug-in socket
with an earth pin.
Input voltage is 400 Vac 50/60Hz. For more information
about input supply refer to the technical specification
section of this manual and to the rating plate of the
machine.
Make sure that the amount of mains power available
from the input supply is adequate for normal operation of
the machine. The necessary delayed fuse or circuit
breaker and cable sizes are indicated in the technical
specification section of this manual.
WARNING
The welding machine can be supplied from a power
generator of output power at least 30% larger than input
power of the welding machine.
WARNING
When powering the machine from a generator be sure to
turn off welder first, before generator is shut down, in
order to prevent damage to welder!
Output Connections
Refer to points [3], [4] and [6] of the Figures below.
Controls and Operational Features
Front Panel
Figure 1.
1. User Interface Cover.
Cover shielding user interface.
U7 User Interace is described in separate chapter.
2. Power Switch ON/OFF (I/O): Controls the input
power to the machine. Be sure the power source is
connected to the mains supply before turning power
on ("I"). After input power is connected and the
power switch is turned on, the indicator will light up to
indicate the machine is ready to weld.
3. Negative Output Socket for the Welding
Circuit: For connecting an electrode holder
with lead / work lead.
4. Positive Output Socket for the Welding
Circuit: For connecting an electrode holder
with lead / work lead.
5. Remote Control Connector Plug: To install Remote
Control Kit. This connector allows connection
Remote Control. See "Accessories" chapter.
6. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding gun (for
GMAW / FCAW process).
7. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant outlet
(supplies cool coolant to the torch/gun).
8. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant inlet (takes
warm coolant from torch/gun).
Rear panel
Figure 2.
10. Wire Liner Entry: Enables installing liner for welding
wire delivered in drum package.
11. Chain: To protect gas bottle.

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12. Gas hose.
13. Work Lead.
14. Cover bracket: To intall cooler cable holder bracket.
15. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant inlet
(supplies cool coolant to the torch/gun).
16. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant outlet
(takes warm coolant from torch/gun).
17. Supply Plug: For CO2 gas heater kit (see
“Accessories” chapter).
18. Power Lead (5m): Connect the supply plug to the
existing input cable that is rated for the machine as
indicated in this manual, and conforms to all
applicable standards. This connection shall be
performed by a qualified person only.
19. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line.
20. Gas Flow Regulator Plug: Gas flow regulator can be
purchased separately (see “Accessories” chapter).
Internal Controls
Figure 3.
21. Cold Inch/ Gas Purge Switch: This switch enables
wire feeding or gas flow without turning on output
voltage.
22. USB Receptacle Type A:
For USB memory stick connection. For machine
software update and service purpose.
23. Spooled Wire (for GMAW / FCAW): The machine
does not include a spooled wire.
24. Fuse F1: Use the 2A/400V (6,3x32mm) low blow
fuse
25. Wire drive feeding system: 4-Roll wire drive
mechanisms with quick-change feed rolls.
26. Terminal Block of Changing Polarity Plug (for GMAW
/ FCAW-SS process): This terminal block enables to
set the welding polarity (+ ; -), which will be given at
the welding gun
27. Wire Spool Support: Maximum 16kg spools. Accepts
plastic, steel and fiber spools onto 51 mm spindle.
Note: Plastic Brake Nut has a Left-hand thread.

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Guide’s Marking Interface
Table 1. Symbols description
Select Welding Process
3
...
Select Welding Program
SMAW Process
(MMA)
GMAW Process
(MIG/MAG)
FCAW Process
Recall from the User
Memory
Save to the User
Memory
User Setup Advanced Setup
Configuration Arc Force
A
Hot Start
Pinch
t1
Preflow Time
t2
Postflow Time
Burnback Time Run-in WFS
Select Function of Gun
Trigger (2-Step / 4-Step)
Memory Limits 2-Step Crater Procedure
Spot Welding Settings
4-Step Start Procedure
Cold Feed Brightness Level Restore Factory Setting
View Software and
Hardware Version
Information
A/B Procedure USB Memory
Check Mark Resignation Mark
Access control
Error ESCape Button Confirm Button
mi
n
in
Wire Feed Speed
in [in/min]
V
Welding Voltage
A
Welding Current
Locked
min
m
Wire Feed Speed
in [m/min]
Set the Language
Support
Display Configuration
Settings
Standard UI look
Advanced UI look
Select Item
Enable/ Disable Jobs
Mode or Select Jobs for
Jobs Mode
Enable/ Disable Jobs
Save
Lock
Weld History
Save Service weld logs
SnapShot
Load Service Menu
Cooler

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User Interface Advaced (U7)
Figure 4.
34. Display: 7” TFT display shows welding processes
parameters.
35. Left Knob: Sets the value in the top Left corner of the
display. Cancel selection. Return to the previous
menu.
36. Right Knob: Sets the value in the top Right corner of
the display. Confirmation of changes.
37. Button: It enables return to main menu.
Users have access to the two different views of
interface:
Standard view (Figure 5.)
Advanced view (Figure 6.)
To choose the view of interface:
Press the Button [37] or Right Knob [36].
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the
"Configuration" icon.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm decision.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight “UI look” icon.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm decision.
Select one of the view (Standard – Figure 5. or
Advanced – Figure 6.).
Press the button [37] or Left Knob [35] to return to
main menu.
Table 2. Different display veiew
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Functions of Interface
Components
38. Status bar.
39. The measured value of
current.
40. The measured value of
voltage.
41. Parameter Value (wire feed
speed or current) regulated by
Left Knob [35].
42. Parameter Value (voltage, trim
or power) regulated by Right
Knob [36].
43. Welding Parameter
Visualization.
44. Welding Parameters Bar.

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Status bar
Figure 7.
A). Information about active welding mode
B). 2/4 step
C). USB Interface
Welding Parameters Bar
The Welding Parameters Bar enables:
Welding Program change.
Wave Control Value change.
The gun’s trigger function change (GMAW,FCAW,
SMAW).
Add or hide functions and welding parameters – User
Setup
Change the Setup
Table 3. GMAW and FCAW Welding Parameters Bar
Symbol Description
Welding Process Choice
Support
The function of the gun’s trigger change
Pinch
Configuration Menu (Setup)
User Setup
WARNING
The availability parameters depend on the selected
welding program / welding process.
Table 4. SMAW Welding Parameters Bar
Symbol Description
Welding Process Choice
Support
Arc Force
A
Hot Start
Configuration Menu (Setup)
User Setup
Welding Program Choice
To select the Welding Program:
Press the Button [37] or Right Knob [36] to get
access of Welding Parameters Bar.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon
“Welding Process Choice”.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.
Figure 8.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon “Select
welding program”.
Figure 9.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.

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Figure 10.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the program
number.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.
WARNING
The Lists of available programs depends on the power
source.
If a user does not know the Welding Program Number, it can be
searched. In that case in subsequent steps are given:
The Welding
Process
The Electrode
Wire Type
The Electrode
Wire Diameter
The Shielding
Gas
Support
To access the Support Menu:
Press the Button [37] or Right Knob [36] to get
access of Welding Parameters Bar.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon
“Support”.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.
The Support Menu enables to get knowledge of the
following points:
Accessories:

 Rolls for aluminum wire

 Rolls for fluxed cored wire

 Rolls for steel/stainless steel wire

 TIG torches

 Electrode & Ground cable

 MIG/MAG LINC GUN Standard
Tips and Tricks:

 Tutorial

 Welding variables effect MIG
User Setup
To access the User Setup:
Press the Button [37] or Right Knob [36] to get
access of Welding Parameters Bar.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon
“Settings”.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.
Figure 11.
The User Setup Menu enables to add the additional
function and / or parameters to the Welding Parameters
Bar [44]:

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Table 5. User Setup Menu
Symbol Description
t1
Preflow
t2
Postflow
Burnback Time
Spot Welding
Run-In WFS
Start Procedure
Crater Procedure
A/ B
A/B Procedure
Load memory
Save memory
USB Memory
WARNING
To change the Parameters or Functions Value, theirs
icons had to be added to the Welding Parameters Bar
[44].
To add the Parameter or Function to the Welding
Parameters Bar [44]:
Access to the User Setup (see the Figure 11.)
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the parameter or
function icon which will be added to the Welding
Parameters Bar [44], for example Run-in WFS.
Figure 12.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.
Run-in WFS icon will drop.
Figure 13.
WARNING
To remove the icon - press the Right Knob [36] once
again.
To exit the User Setup Menu – press the Left Button
[35].
The Selected parameters or function is added to the
Welding Parameters Bar [44].
Figure 14.
To remove the selected parameter or function from the
Welding Parameters Bar [44]:
Access to the User Setup.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the parameter or
function icon which is added to the Welding
Parameters Bar [44].
Figure 15.
Press the Right Knob [36] – The selected icon will
disappear from the display bottom.

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Figure 16.
The Selected parameters or function was
disappeared from the Welding Parameters Bar [44]
Figure 17.
Preflow Time adjusts the time that
shielding gas flows after the trigger is pulled
and prior to feeding.
Adjust range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds
(factory default is set at Auto mode).
Postflow Time adjusts the time that
shielding gas flows after the welding output
turns off.
Adjust range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds
(factory default is set at Auto mode).
Burnback Time is the amount of time that
the weld output continues after the wire
stops feeding. It prevents the wire from
sticking in the puddle and prepares the end of the wire
for the next arc start.
Adjust range: from OFF to 0.25 seconds (factory
default is set at Auto mode).
Spot Timer– adjusts the time welding will
continue even if the trigger is still pulled.
This option has no effect in 4-Step Trigger
Mode.
Adjust range: from 0 second (OFF) to 120 seconds
(factory default is OFF).
WARNING
Spot Timer has no effect in 4-Step Trigger Mode.
Run-in WFS – sets the wire feed speed
from the time the trigger is pulled until an arc
is established.
Adjust range: from minimum to maximum WFS
(factory default is set at Auto mode).
The Start Procedure – controls the WFS
and Volts (or Trim) for a specified time at the
beginning of the weld. During the start time,
the machine will ramp up or down from the Start
Procedure to the preset Welding Procedure.
Adjust time range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to
10 seconds.
Crater Procedure – controls the WFS (or
value in ampere units) and Volts (or Trim) for
a specified time at the end of the weld after
the trigger is released. During the Crater time, the
machine will ramp up or down from the Weld Procedure
to the Crater Procedure.
Adjust time range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to
10 seconds.
A/B procedure – enables quick weld
procedure change. The sequence changes
may occur between:
Two different welding programs.
Different settings for the same program.
Load memory
Recall the stored programs from the user
Memory.
To recall the Welding Program from the User Memory:
Note: Before using, the Welding Program had to be
assigned to the user memory
Add the Load memory icon to the Welding
Parameters Bar.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the Load
memory icon.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm – the Load
Memory Menu is shown on the display.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the Memory
number which from the Welding Program will be
recall.
Confirm the select – press the Right Button [36].
Save Memory: Store the welding programs
with their parameters to one of the fifty user
Memories.
To save memory:
Add Save Memory icon to Welding Parameters Bar.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon Save
Memory.
Figure 18.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm – the Save
Memory Menu is shown on the display .
Use the Right Knob to highlight the memory number
where the program would be stored.
A/ B
t2
t1

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Figure 19.
Confirm the selection – Press and hold for 3 second
Right Knob [36].
Figure 20.
Rename job – turn Right Knob [36] to select:
numbers 0-9, letters A-Z, a-z. Press Right Knob [36]
to confirm first character of the name.
Next characters are selected in the same.
To confirm the name of job and back to the main
menu press Button [37] or Left Knob [35].
USB
When the USB storage device is connected
to USB port – user have access to:
Table 6. USB Menu
Symbol Description
Save
Load
Save - the following data can be save on a USB Memory
Stick:
Table 7. Save and restore selection
Symbol Description
Current Welding Settings
Advanced Parameters Configuration
(P menu)
M
All welding programs stored in user
memory
One of the welding programs stored in user
memory
To save data into USB device:
Connect the USB to welding machine.
Add USB icon to the Welding parameters bar [44].
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon “USB”.
Figure 21.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection –
the USB menu is shown on the display.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon “Save”.
Figure 22.
Press the Right Knob [36] to get access of Save
option – the save menu is shown on the display.

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Figure 23.
Create or choose a file in which will be saved copies
of the data.
The display shows the Save Data Menu on a USB
Memory Stick.
Figure 24.
Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the data icon
which will be saved in the file on a USB Memory
Stick. For example: Configuration Menu icon.
Figure 25.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm.
Figure 26.
To confirm and save the data on a USB Memory
Stick, highlight the Check Mark icon and then press
the Right Knob [36].
To exit the USB Menu – press the Left Button [37] or
disconnect the USB Memory Stick from the USB
receptacle.
Load – restore the data from the USB
Device to the machine memory.
To load the data from USB Memory:
Connect the USB to welding machine.
Add USB icon to the Welding parameters bar [44].
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon “USB”.
Figure 27.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection –
the USB menu is shown on the display.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon “Load”.
Figure 28.
Press the Right Knob [36] to get access of Load
option – the load menu is shown on the display.
Select the file name with the data to be loaded into
interface. Highlight the file icon – use the Right Knob
[36].
Figure 29.

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Press the Right Button [36] to confirm the file
selection.
The display shows the Load Data Menu from a USB
Memory Stick to User Interface.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the data icon
which will be loaded.
Figure 30.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the data
selection.
Figure 31.
To confirm and load the data from a USB Memory
Stick, highlight the Check Mark icon and then press
the Right Knob [36].
Figure 32.
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 To exit the USB Menu – press the Left Button [37] or
disconnect the USB Memory Stick from the USB
receptacle.
Settings and Configuration Menu
To access the Settings and Configuration Menu:
Press the Button [37] or Right Knob [36] to get
access of Welding Parameters Bar.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon
“Configuration”.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm the selection.
Figure 33.
Table 8. Configuration Menu
Symbol Description
Set the Memory Limits
Set the Display Configuration
Set the Brightness Level
Lock / Unlock
Job Mode
Set the Language
Restore Factory Setting
View Software and Hardware Version
Information.
Access to the Configuration Menu
Cooler Menu
Service Menu
Limits – it allows the operator to set the
limits of main welding parameters in selected
job. The Operator is able to adjust the
parameter value within specified limits.
Note: The Limits can be set only for the programs stored
in the user memory.

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The limits can be set for:
Welding Current
Wire Feed Speed
Welding Voltage
Wave Controls
To set the range:
Enter to the Settings and Configuration Menu.
Use The Right Knob [36] to higlight the “Limits” icon.
Figure 34.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm. List with
avaliable job wil be displayed on the screen.
Figure 35.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the job.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm selection.
Figure 36.
Use the Right Knob [36] to choose the parameter
which will be changed.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm.
Use the Right Knob [36] to change the value. Press
the Right Knob [36] to confirm.
Figure 37. shows the effect of changing the values of
parameters.
Figure 37.
Press the Button [37] to exit with changes.
Display Configuration
Two Display Configuration are available:
Table 9. Display Configuration
Standard view
Advanced view
To set the Display Configuration:
Access to the Settings and Configuration Menu.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the Display
Configuration icon.
Figure 38.
Press the Right Knob [36]. The Display Configuration
Menu is shown on the display.
Figure 39.
Use the Right Knob [36] to choose the display
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The Brightness Level
- it allows to adjust the display brightness
from 0 to 10.
Figure 40.
Access Control
This function allows following activities
Table 10. Access Control
Symbol Description
PIN
Lock function
Enable/ Disable Jobs
Select Jobs for Job Work
Lock – it allows to set the password. To set
the password:
Access to the Settings and Configuration
Menu.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the Lock icon.
Figure 41.
Press the Right Knob [36]. The password setting
menu is shown on the display.
Figure 42.
Turn Right Knob [36] to select: numbers 0-9,
Press Right Knob [36] to confirm first character of the
password.
Next numbers are selected in the same method.
Note: After setting last character system exit
automatically.
Lock function – it allows to lock/unlock some
functions on welding parameters bar.
To lock functions:
Access to the Settings and Configuration Menu.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the Lock
functions icon.
Figure 43.
Press the Right Knob [36]. The Lock Function menu
is shown on the display.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the function (for
example “Advanced setup”).
Figure 44.
Press the Right Knob [36]. The icon of chosen
parameter will disappear from the lower part of the
display (Figure 45.). Also this parameter disappear
from the Welding parameters bar [44].

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Figure 45.
Note: To unlock function user have to do the same
steps as steps to lock function.
Enable/ Disable Jobs – it allows to switch
off/on jobs to function Save Memory.
To enable/ disable jobs:
Access to the Settings and Configuration Menu.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon:
Figure 46.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm. The
Enable/Disable Jobs menu is shown on the display.
Figure 47.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the job number.
The icon of chosen job will disappear from the lower
part of the display.
Figure 48.
Note: The jobs which are disabled can not be using in
“Save memory” function – shown in Figure 49. (job 2 is
not available).
Figure 49.
Select Jobs for Job Work – it allows to
choose which jobs will be enable when Job
Mode will be activated.
To select Jobs for Job Work:
Access to the Settings and Configuration Menu.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the icon.
Figure 50.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm.
Use the Right Knob [36] to highlight the job number.
Press the Right Knob [36] to confirm – the icon of
chosen parameter will appear on the lower part of
the display.