Lincoln Electric speedtec 200c User manual

IM3049
05/2016
REV05
SPEEDTEC®200C
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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Declaration of conformity
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
Declares that the welding machine:
K14099-2 SPEEDTEC
®
200C
conforms to the following directives:
2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU
and has been designed in compliance with the
following standards:
EN 60974-1:2012, EN 60974-5:2013,
EN 60974-10:2014
20.04.2016
Piotr Spytek
Operations Director
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o., ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland
12/05

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12/05
THANKS! For having chosen the QUALITY of Lincoln Electric products.
Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified
immediately to the dealer.
For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code & Serial
Number can be found on the machine rating plate.
Model Name:
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Code & Serial Number:
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Date & Where Purchased
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ENGLISH INDEX
Safety.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation and Operator Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................................................................................................................................ 12
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 13
WEEE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Electrical Schematic.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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Safety
11/04
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
Equipment (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.

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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.
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. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or
any other electrically “hot” parts to touch a 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.
SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out in an
environment with increased hazard of electric shock.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without also changing the
operator’s manual.
Introduction
The welding machines SPEEDTEC®200C enables
welding:
GMAW (MIG/MAG)
FCAW-SS
SMAW (MMA)
GTAW (arc ignition using lift TIG)
The following equipment is included with the
SPEEDTEC®200C:
Work lead – 3m
An electrode holder with lead – 3m
Gas cooled welding gun (LG 250 G) – 3m
Gas regulator
Gas hose – 2m
Driving roll V0.8/V1.0 for solid wire (mounted in the
wire feeder).
For GMAW and FCAW-SS process, the technical
specification describes:
Type of welding wire
Wire diameter
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.

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The machine is protected from overheating by a
temperature sensor.
Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the
thermal protection circuit to activate. The image is
shown by the display [7].
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 SPEEDTEC®200C must
be connected to a correctly installed plug-in socket with
an earth pin.
The allowable input voltage is 230V, 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 with "B" characteristic) 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. Generator frequency in
the range of 50Hz and 60Hz. AC RMS voltage 170V -
280V. Out of this range undervoltage and overvoltage
protection will trigger.
WARNING
When powering welder 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 [1], [2] and [3] of the Figures below.
Controls and Operational Features
1. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding gun (for
GMAW / FCAW-SS process).
2. Positive Output Socket for the Welding
Circuit: For connecting an electrode
holder with lead / a work lead.
3. Negative Output Socket for the Welding
Circuit: For connecting an electrode
holder with lead / a work lead.
4. Left Knob: The value of parameter in the upper left
side of display [7] is adjusted.
5. Right Knob: The value of parameter in the upper
right side of display [7] is adjusted.
6. Set Knob: Type of welding procedure and welding
settings is changed by this knob.
7. Display: Parameters of welding process are shown.
8. User Button (left): Button function could be set:
Advanced menu:
Recalls advanced menu (default)
Recalls user memory.
Inductance.
Run-in WFS.
Burnback.
Basic menu – changes basic menu for advanced
menu.
9. Escape Button (right):
Cancels an action / exit menu.
Locks and unlocks knobs and buttons on the panel
(press and hold button for 4 seconds).
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2 3
4 5
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Figure 1.
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Figure 2.

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10. 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.
11. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line.
WARNING
The welding machine supports all suitable shielding
gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 Bar.
12. Power Lead with Plug (2m): Power lead with plug is
a standard equipment. Connect the power lead with
plug to the main supply before turning power on.
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Figure 3.
13. Work Lead.
14. Wire Drive (for GMAW, FCAW-SS process): 2-Roll
wire drive.
15. Welding Wire (for GMAW / FCAW-SS).
16. Spooled Wire (for GMAW / FCAW-SS): The machine
does not include a spooled wire.
17. Wire Spool Support: Maximum 5kg spools. Accepts
plastic, steel and fiber spools onto 51mm spindle.
18. Shield of Changing Polarity.
19. Terminal Block of Changing Polarity (for GMAW /
FCAW-SS process): This terminal block enables to
set the welding polarity (+ ; -), which will be given at
the welding holder.
WARNING
Positive (+) polarity is set at the factory.
WARNING
Before welding check the polarity for using electrodes
and wires.
If the welding polarity has to be changed, user should:
Switch off the machine.
Determine the wire polarity for the wire to be used.
Consult the electrode data for this information.
Take off the terminal block’s shield [18].
The tip of the wire on the terminal block [19] and
work lead fix as is shown in the Table 1 or the
Table 2.
Put on the terminal block’s shield.
WARNING
The machine must be used with the door completely
closed during welding.
WARNING
Not use handle to move the machine during work.
Table 1.
Positive polarity
(factory setting)
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Table 2.
Negative polarity
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Loading the Electrode Wire
Turn the machine off.
Load the wire spool [16] on the spindle [20] such that
the spool turns anticlockwise when the wire [15] is
fed into the wire feeder.
Put on the wire roll using the correct groove
corresponding to the wire diameter.
Free the end of the wire and cut off the bent end
making sure it has no burr.
WARNING
Sharp end of the wire can hurt.
Insert an electrode wire into welding gun.
Adjust force of pressure roll of the wire feeder
properly.
Wire Spool Loading
WARNING
Turn off the power source while mounting a wire spool.
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Figure 4.
Turn the machine off.
Open the left side panel.
Unscrew the Locking Nut [21] and remove it from the
Spindle [20].
Place the spool [16] on the Spindle [20] making
certain the Spindle Brake Pin [22] is put in the hole in
back side of spool.
WARNING
Position the spool so that it will rotate in a direction when
feeding so as to be de-reeled from bottom of the spool.
Re-install the Locking Nut [21]. Make sure that the
locking nut is tightened.
Adjustments of Brake Torque of Sleeve
To avoid spontaneous unrolling of the welding wire the
sleeve is fitted with a brake.
Adjustment is carried by rotation of its Allen screw M8,
which is placed inside of the sleeve frame after
unscrewing the Locking Nut of the sleeve.
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Figure 5.
21. Locking Nut.
23. Adjusting Allen screw M8.
24. Pressing spring.
Turning the Allen screw M8 clockwise increases the
spring tension and you can increase the brake torque
Turning the Allen screw M8 anticlockwise decreases the
spring tension and you can decrease the brake torque.
After finishing of adjustment, you should screw in the
Locking Nut again.

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Adjusting of Force of Pressure Roll
Force
The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive
rolls exert on the wire.
Pressure force is adjusted by turning the adjustment nut
clockwise to increase force, counterclockwise to
decrease force. Proper adjustment of pressure arm
gives the best welding performance.
WARNING
If the roll pressure is too low the roll will slide on the wire.
If the roll pressure is set too high the wire may be
deformed, which will cause feeding problems in the
welding gun. The pressure force should be set properly.
Decrease the pressure force slowly until the wire just
begins to slide on the drive roll and then increase the
force slightly by turning of the adjustment nut by one
turn.
Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding
Gun
Turn the welding machine off.
Depending on welding process, connect the proper
gun to the Euro Socket, the rated parameters of the
gun and of the welding machine should be matched.
Remote the nozzle from the gun and contact tip or
protection cap and contact tip. Next, straighten the
gun out flat.
Insert the wire through the guide tube, over the roller
and guide tube of Euro Socket into liner of gun. The
wire can be pushed into the liner manually for a few
centimeters, and should feed easily and without any
force.
WARNING
If force is required it is likely that the wire has missed the
liner of gun.
Turn the welding machine on.
Depress the gun trigger to feed the wire through the
gun liner until the wire comes out of the threaded
end.
When trigger is released, spool of wire should not
unwind.
Adjust wire spool brake accordingly.
Turn the welding machine off.
Install a proper contact tip.
Depending on the welding process and the type of
the gun, install the nozzle (GMAW process) or
protection cap (FCAW-SS process).
WARNING
Take precaution to keep eyes and hands away from the
end of the gun while the wire is being come out of the
threated end.
Changing Driving Rolls
WARNING
Turn the input power off of the welding power source
before installation or changing drive rolls.
SPEEDTEC®200C is equipped with drive roll V0.8/V1.0
for steel wire. For others wire sizes, is available the
proper drive rolls kit (see "Accessories" chapter) and
follow instructions:
Turn the welding machine off.
Release the pressure roll lever [25].
Unscrew the fastening cap [26].
Change the drive roll [27] with the compatible ones
corresponding to the used wire.
WARNING
Be sure that the gun liner and contact tip are also sized
to match the selected wire size.
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Figure 6.
Screw fastening cap [26].
Manually feed the wire from the wire reel, the wire
through the guide tube, over the roller and guide tube
of Euro Socket into liner of gun.
Lock the pressure roll lever [25].
Gas Connection
Shield gas is required for welding GMAW and GTAW
process.
Gas flow regulator and gas hoses have been added to
SPEEDTEC 200C.
WARNING
The welding machine supports all suitable shielding
gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar.
Gas Connecting – GMAW
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Figure 7.
Turn the welding machine off.
Install a proper gas flow regulator [28] to the gas
cylinder.

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WARNING
Always fasten gas cylinder properly in vertical position in
a special holder on the wall or on a carriage. Remember
to close gas cylinder valve after having finished welding.
Connect the gas hose [29] to the regulator [28] using
the hose clamp.
The other end of gas hose [29] connect to the Gas
Connector [11] located on the rear panel of the
machine (see Figure 2).
Turn the welding machine on.
Turn to open the gas cylinder valve.
Adjust the shielding gas flow of the gas regulator.
WARNING
To weld GMAW process with CO2shielding gas, CO2
gas heater should be used.
Gas Connecting – GTAW
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Figure 8.
Turn the welding machine off.
Install a proper gas flow regulator [28] to the gas
cylinder.
WARNING
Always fasten gas cylinder properly in vertical position in
a special holder on the wall or on a carriage. Remember
to close gas cylinder valve after having finished welding.
Connect the proper torch to Negative Output Socket
[3], the rated parameters of the torch and of the
welding machine should be matched.
Connect the gas hose of torch to gas flow regulator
[28].
Turn the welding machine on.
Turn to open the gas cylinder valve .
Adjust the shielding gas flow of the gas regulator.
Welding GMAW, FCAW-SS Process
SPEEDTEC®200C can be used to welding GMAW and
FCAW-SS process.
SPEEDTEC®200C has been provided with synergic
GMAW process.
SPEEDTEC®200C includes the gun necessary for
GMAW welding.
SPEEDTEC®200C does not include the gun necessary
for FCAW-SS welding.
Depending on the welding process, the gun can be
purchased separately (see "Accessories" chapter).
Preparation the Machine for Welding
GMAW and FCAW-SS Process.
Procedure of begin welding of GMAW or FCAW-SS
process:
Turn the machine off.
Place the machine conveniently near the work area
in a location to minimize exposure to weld spatter
and to avoid sharp bends in the gun cable.
Determine the wire polarity for the wire to be used.
Consult the wire data for this information.
Connect output the gas-cooled gun to GMAW /
FCAW-SS process to Euro Socket [1].
Depending on the using wire, connect the work lead
[13] to output socket [2] or [3]. See [19] point –
terminal block of changing polarity.
Connect the work lead to the welding piece with the
work clamp.
Install the proper wire.
Install the proper drive roll.
Manually push the wire into the gun’s liner.
Make a sure, if it is needed (GMAW process), that
the gas shield has been connected.
Turn the machine on.
Insert the wire into the welding gun.
WARNING
Keep the gun cable as straight as possible when loading
electrode through cable.
WARNING
Never use defected gun.
Close the left side panel.
The welding machine is now ready to weld.
WARNING
The right side panel has to be completely closed during
welding.
WARNING
Keep the gun cable as straight as possible when welding
or loading electrode through cable.
WARNING
Do not kink or pull cable around sharp corners.
By applying the principle of occupational health and
safety at welding, welding can be begun.