Paton Feeder-15-2 Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
1. General information
3
2. Commissioning
5
2.1 Intended use
5
2.2 Placement requirements
5
2.3 Mains connection
5
2.4 Connecting the power contact
5
2.5 Connecting the power source control plug
6
2.6 Turning on the wire feeder
6
2.7 Safety gas supply
6
2.8 Installation of the wire coil
7
2.9 Installation of the welding torch
7
2. 10 Wire filling
7
3. Operation of the wire feeder
8
3.1 Welding process cycle - MIG/MAG - 2T
8
3.1.1 Torch button function - 2T
9
3.2 Welding process cycle MIG/MAG - 4T
9
3.2.1 Torch button function - 4T and _4Т
10
4. Switching to the desired function
10
4.1 General list and sequence of functions
10
5. Service and maintenance
11
6. Generator operation mode
11
7. Storage regulations
11
8. Transportation
11
9. Scope of delivery
11
10. Safety instructions
12
11. Warranty obligations
13
12. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The PATON Feeder-15-2/15-4 digital wire feeder is designed to work in conjunction with an external welding
source in semi-automatic welding mode. The power source supplies the welding current, and the wire feeder
provides a stabilized feed of solid or cored wire into the weld pool.
The feeder has its inverter source to power the motor, safety gas valve and control circuitry. What sets the
PATON feeders apart is the very powerful, high-quality and sealed metal wire feeder and the KZ-2 EURO
type connector, which has become a world standard, allowing the user to later change the torches as desired.
A safety gas valve is built into the unit.
When the feeder is in operation, its internal digital control board receives signals from the KZ-2 connector of
the torch button and turns on the safety gas valve at the right moment, then, with a preset delay, signals to
turn on the power supply, then turns on and stabilizes the speed of the wire feed motor. After the welding
process is finished, every unit is turned off in reverse order with the necessary delays. Everything is set by
default to optimum parameters.
The unit is highly optimized to work with PATON sources and will require minimal time for user adaptation,
as the mating spots for connectors and installation are already provided in the design.
PARAMETERS
Feeder-15-2
Feeder-15-4
Rated supply mains voltage 50Hz, V
220
220
Rated input current from mains, А
0.25
0.38
Mains voltage variation limits, V
180 –260
180 –260
Number of pressure rollers
2
4
Control range of wire feed speed, m/min
2.0 –16.0
2.0 –16.0
Continuous welding wire diameter, mm
0.6 –1.2
0.6 –1.6
Maximum weight of wire coil, max.
15
15
Wire-filling function
yes
yes
Function of safety gas check
yes
yes
Rated input power, VA
55
85
Maximum input power, VA
80
115
Operating temperature range
–25 … +45ºС
–25 … +45ºС
Dimensions, mm (length, width, height)
430х260х27
0
430х275х290
Weight without coil and accessories, kg
7.5
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1–Wire-filling button (no gas supplied);
2–Digital display of the wire feeder;
3–Down and up buttons for adjusting parameters
(main default setting: wire feed speed);
4–Safety gas check button (no wire feed);
5–Button mode indicators on the torch (2t/4t mode);
6–Button for selecting functions of the wire feeder;
7–KZ-2 EURO type connector for semi-automatic torch connection;
8–Power supply plug to the wire feeder;
9–Lifting protective cover;
10 –Welding wire filler inlet;
11 –Locking the protective cover;
12 –Power cord for 220V power supply;
13 –Source on/off button (decorative color).
14 –Wire feeder fuses;
15 –Wire coil holder with spring braking mechanism;
16 –Safety gas supply connector;
17 –Control signal connector from wire feeder to external welding power source.

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2. COMMISSIONING
Caution! Before commissioning, read the section "Safety instructions" cl.13.
2.1 INTENDED USE
The wire feeder is designed exclusively to feed solid or cored welding wires.
Any other use of the machine is considered improper. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for damages caused by improper use of the machine.
Intended use is subject to the instructions in this operating manual.
2.2 PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The wire feeder can be placed and operated outdoors. The internal electrical parts
of the unit are protected against direct exposure to humidity, but not against
condensation droplets.
WARNING! After storage in a cold place, condensation will form inside closed
areas when used in a warm room. For this reason, the unit must not be switched
on earlier than 1...2 hours!!!
Place the unit in such a way that the lifting cover is easily accessible. Make sure that
metal dust (e.g. from sanding) does not penetrate the machine.
WARNING! The wire feeder can be life-threatening after a hard fall. Install on a
stable hard surface.
2.3 MAINS CONNECTION
The feeder is designed as standard for a supply voltage of 220V (-15% +20%).
Warning! If connected to mains voltages above 270V, all warranty obligations of
the manufacturer become invalid! This situation can occur with very large phase
voltage imbalances in the standard mains or when using a non-standard connection.
The manufacturer's warranty also becomes void if the mains phase is connected
to the ground wire by mistake.
The mains connector, mains extension cable cross-sections and mains fuses must be
selected according to the technical data of the unit.
Warning! The mains plug must correspond to the supply voltage. For safetyreasons,
use power outlets with a guaranteed ground connection!!!
2.4 CONNECTING THE POWER CONTACT
This is carried out by the power bayonet connector 8 to the corresponding pole of
the external welding source. As a rule, it is connected to the "positive" pole for solid

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wire welding and the "negative" pole of the welding source when welding with flux-
cored wire.
2.5 CONNECTING THE POWER SOURCE CONTROL PLUG
To control switching the external welding power source on and off during semi-
automatic welding, use plug 17 with the following wiring diagram:
Only contacts 1 and 2 are used, which are closed at the right moments with a relay.
The maximum switching current is not more than 1.5A; the maximum switching
voltage is not more than 220V. At the moment when the source is supposed to be
running, the relay contacts are closed, when the source is supposed to be off –they
are open.
WARNING!!! The wiring diagram in the power supply is specific to each application,
so it is not included in this manual for the wire feeder. Look for it in the power supply
manual.
The new generation of PATON power supply sources already includes all the
features, so the adaptation will be done with minimum effort. It is enough to check
the presence of the control connector on the rear panel of the source. If it is installed,
then it takes time only to fix the plug in this connector, if it is not present, then you
need to contact the service department to install it.
2.6 TURNING ON THE WIRE FEEDER
It is done with the power switch 13 on the rear panel of the unit.
2.7 SAFETY GAS SUPPLY
The hose from the safety gas cylinder is connected to connector 16 on the rear
panel of the unit.
WARNING!!! A pressure reducer must already be pre-installed on the cylinder. The
optimum outlet pressure is individual for each case. If you are a beginner and have
not used
not used
Control
board

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no experience in setting the optimum pressure for welding a specific product, then
at first the gas pressure can be set higher than the optimum value of ~0.2 MPa. This
will have little effect on the process, only the consumption of safety gas will increase.
To save money hereafter, follow the general recommendations for welding with
semi-automatic welding machines.
Press button 4on the front of the feeder to check the safety gas supply.
2.8 INSTALLATION OF THE WIRE COIL
A quality mechanism 15 with an internal brake to prevent spontaneous rotation of
the coil is used to secure it. A screw with the plastic "nut" is used to increase or
decrease the braking degree.
WARNING!!! Do not clamp the coil too tight. The clamping degree should be the
least necessary to keep the coil from turning spontaneously. If it is clamped more
than necessary, it will create an unnecessary force on the motor and eventually lead
to uneven feeding of the wire.
Having opened the lifting cover 9for wire filling, lift the clamping beams upwards.
Plastic cams are used to unlock them.
The end of the wire is run through hole 10 in the rear wall of the unit. You must pass
through the whole metal wire feeder starting from the rear flexible spiral, between
the rollers, to the exit from the KZ-2 EURO type connector. Fix by clamping beams.
The clamping force is adjusted with a cam.
WARNING!!! Do not clamp the beam too tight, as in the coil braking mechanism.
Here the clamping degree should be the least necessary to push the wire when the
wire is not tightly clamped by hand.
2.9 INSTALLATION OF THE WELDING TORCH
The torch is screwed into connector 7on the front of the feeder. Screw in as far as
possible!!!
The quality of the contact must be assured, as allthe operating welding current flows
through this connector.
2.10 WIRE FILLING
After locking the wire with the beam, press button 1 on the front panel and wait for
the wire to come out of the nozzle of the torch. The wire feed speed will increase
smoothly to the maximum for convenience. This can be seen by the display on the
front panel.

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3. OPERATION OF THE WIRE FEEDER
After successfully going through the preceding steps of preparing for the operation,
the wire feeder shows that it is fully functional. The wire feeder is then ready for
operation.
WARNING!!! Be sure to connect the opposite pole of the power source to the
welded piece with the "ground" terminal.
Weld according to general recommendations for welding with semi-automatic
machines.
If you are a beginner and have no experience in setting the optimum wire feed rate
for a particular product, start with the average wire feed rate (~6.0... 8,0 m/min) and
the average voltage on the source (~19V) at any diameter of the installed wire
(Ø0,6...1,2mm). It may not be optimal, but if the source works properly and the wire
is evenly fed (without jerks, checked ONLY AT NO LOAD "on weight"), as well as
properly connected, this combination "source + feeder" should be welding.
By default, the safety gas pre-purge is set to 0.5 sec, post-purge to 1.5 sec.
3.1 WELDING PROCESS CYCLE - MIG/MAG - 2T
To change the value of any function, see step 4.

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3.1.1 TORCH BUTTON FUNCTION - 2T
It is used when welding short and medium-length welds. The function is as follows:
when you press the button on the torch, the control signal goes to the control unit,
the function of pre-purging the welding zone with gas for time [t.Pr] is activated (gas
valve opens), then the signal to turn on the source and the wire feeder. From this
moment, the welding process begins. At the same time, the function of smooth
output to the welding mode in time [t.uP] is activated, as well as additional functions
(e.g. additional functions (for example, the last generation digital PATON sources
have a pulse mode), all according to the welding process cycle shown in the
cyclogram of 3.1. After releasing the button, the function of smooth decay of current
and wire feed speed for time [t.dn] is activated, then the source is switched off. Then
the function of post-purging the welding zone with gas for the time [t.Po] (the gas
valve is closed with a delay) is executed.
3.2 WELDING PROCESS CYCLE - MIG/MAG - 4T
To change the value of any function, see step 4.

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3.2.1 TORCH BUTTON FUNCTION - 4T and _4Т
а) World standard button mode - 4Т
б) Alternative button mode - _4Т
It is used when welding long welds. The function is as follows: when you press the
button on the torch, the control signal goes to the control unit, the function of pre-
purging the welding zone with gas (gas valve opens) is executed; after the first
release of the button, the signal to turn on the source and the wire feeder motor is
released. From that moment, the welding process starts. At the same time, the
function of gradual entering the welding mode in time [t.uP], as well as additional
functions (for example, the last generation of PATON digital sources have a pulse
mode) are executed. All this is according to the welding process cycle shown in the
cyclogram of cl. 3.2.
4. SWITCHING TO THE DESIRED FUNCTION
If the tamper protection system for the function menu is installed, no change occurs
on the display when button 6is pressed, i.e. this button is locked. To unlock it, it is
necessary to hold it pressed for more than 3.5 seconds. When unlocked, horizontal
bars will appear on the display indicating that the function menu is unlocked. After
successful unlocking, pressing button 6will display the graphic name of the current
function on the numeric display and, as long as it is held down, it can be viewed.
After releasing the button, the current value of this function is displayed, which can
be changed up or down using the buttons 3. By quickly pressing and releasing button
5, you can switch to the next function in a circle.
4.1 GENERAL LIST AND SEQUENCE OF FUNCTIONS
0) [-1-] The main displayed parameter FEED RATE = 7.0 m/min (default)
a) 2.0 ... 16.0 m/min (step change 0.1 m/min)
1) [But] torch button mode = [2T] (default)
а) [2t] – 2Т torch button mode
б) [4t] – standard button mode on 4T torch
в) [_4t] – alternative button mode on 4T burner
2) [t.Pr] time of pre-purging time with safety gas = 0.1 sec (by default)
а) 0.1 ... 25.0 sec (step change 0.1 sec)
3) [t.P0] time of post-purging time with safety gas = 1.5 sec (by default)
a) 0.1 ... 25.0 sec (step change 0.1 sec)
4) [t.uP] wire feeder ramp up time = 0.1 sec (by default)
a) 0.1 ... 5.0 sec (step change 0.1 sec)

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5) [t.dn] wire feed speed decay time = 0.1 sec (by default)
a) 0.1 ... 5.0 sec (step change 0.1 sec)
5. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Warning! Before opening the unit, turn it off and remove the mains plug. Allow the
internal circuits of the unit to discharge (approximately 1 minute) and only then
perform the rest of the operation. When leaving, put a sign prohibiting switching on.
In order to keep the wire feeder operable for many years, a few rules must be
observed:
-Perform safety inspections at specified intervals (see Section "Safety
Instructions");
-If intensively used, we recommend blowing out the unit with dry compressed
air once every 6 months. Warning! Blowing from a too-short distance can damage
the electronic components.
6. GENERATOR OPERATION MODE
Wire feeder consumes extremely low power, usually not exceeding 100W, so the
main condition is that the output voltage of the generator must not exceed the
permissible limits of 180-260V.
7. STORAGE REGULATIONS
Preserved and packed wire feeder should be kept in storage conditions 4 of State
Standard 15150-69 for 5 years.
Unpacked wire feeder should be stored in a dry closed room at air temperature not
lower than +5 °C. There should be no vapors of acids and other active substances on
the premises.
8. TRANSPORTATION
Packed wire feeder can be transported by all means ensuring its safety in compliance
with the rules of transportation established for the relevant type of transport.
9. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1. Wire feeder unit –1 pc;
2. Pneumatic quick connector –1 pc;
3. Operation manual –1 pc.
4. PATON branded corrugated box –1 pc;
For Feeder-15-2 model:
-ABICOR BINZEL semi-automatic torch –1 pc;
-Rollers for solid wire 0,6-0,8; 1,0-1,2 –1 set;

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For Feeder-15-4 model:
-Rollers for solid wire 0,6-0,8; 1,0-1,2 –1 set;
-Rollers for aluminum wire 0,8-1,0 –1 set.
10. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The wire feeder is manufactured following technical standards and established
safety regulations. Nevertheless, if handled improperly, there is a risk of:
-Injury to operating personnel or a third party;
-Damage to the machine or material assets in the workplace;
-Disruption of an efficient work process.
All persons involved in the commissioning, operating, maintenance and servicing of
the machine must:
-Take appropriate certification;
-Possess knowledge of welding;
-Adhere strictly to these instructions.
Faults that could impair safety must be eliminated immediately.
USER OBLIGATIONS
The user is obliged to allow only those persons to work on the machine who:
- Are familiar with the basic safety instructions and have been trained in the use of
the welding equipment;
- Have read the "Safety instructions" section and the safety precautions in this
manual and confirm this with their signature.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Observe the following rules for personal protection:
-Wear sturdy shoes that retain their insulating properties, including in wet
conditions;
-Protect your hands with insulating gloves;
-Protect your eyes with a protective mask with a UV filter that meets safety
standards;
-Use appropriate inflammable clothing.
HAZARD OF HARMFUL GASES AND VAPORS
-Remove any smoke and harmful gases from the workspace using special means;
-Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air;
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HAZARD OF MAINS AND WELDING CURRENTS
-Electrical shock can be fatal;
-Welding cable must be strong, undamaged and insulated. Loose connections and
damaged cables must be replaced immediately. All mains and welding machine
cables should be checked regularly for correct insulation by an electrician;
-The outer cover of the machine must not be removed during operation.
INFORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
-In addition to the instructions, comply with the general and local safety and
environmental regulations in force;
-If possible, do not place the machine directly on the conductive surface of the floor
or the work table and use insulating pads.
COMMON PRECAUTIONS
Check the unit for external damage at least once a week.
11. WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS
PATON INTERNATIONAL warrants that the wire feeder will operate properly if the user
follows the operating, storage and transportation conditions.
WARNING! There is no free warranty service if the welding machine is mechanically
damaged!
Machine model
Warranty period
Feeder-15-2
3 years
Feeder-15-4
The main warranty period is calculated from the date of sale of the inverter equipment to the
end customer.
During the main warranty period, the seller undertakes, at no charge to the owner of the
PATON inverter equipment:
- To make a diagnostic and identify the cause of the breakdown,
- To provide the units and elements necessary for repair,
- To replace defective components and units,
- To test the repaired equipment.
The main warranty does not cover the equipment:
- With mechanical damage that affects the performance of the equipment (deformation of
the housing and parts as a result of falling from a height or falling of heavy objects on the
equipment, falling out of the buttons and connectors),

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- With traces of corrosion, which caused the defective condition,
- Failed due to exposure of its power and electronic components to excessive moisture,
- Failed due to accumulation of conductive dust inside (coal dust, metal chips, etc.),
- In the case of an unauthorized attempt to repair its components and/or replace the
electronic elements,
- Depending on the operating conditions, it is recommended to remove the protective cover
and clean the internal elements and units with compressed air once every six months to avoid
the failure of the device. Cleaning should be carried out carefully, keeping the compressor
hose at a sufficient distance to avoid damaging the soldered electronic components and
mechanical parts.
The main warranty also does not cover damaged external parts of the equipment that are
subject to physical contact and accessories/consumables, which must be claimed within two
weeks of the date of sale:
- On and off button,
- Welding parameter control knobs,
- Cable and hose connectors,
- Control connectors,
- Power cord and power cord plug,
- Carrying handle, shoulder strap, case, box,
- Electrode holder, ground clamp, torch, welding cables and hoses.
The seller reserves the right to refuse to provide warranty repairs, or set the month and year
of manufacture of the device (determined by the serial number) as the date of the warranty
obligations beginning:
- In case of loss of the certificate by the owner,
- In the absence of correct or any filling of the certificate by the seller when selling the
machine,
- The warranty period is extended for the period of warranty service in the service center.

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12. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
PATON Feeder-15-2/15-4 inverter feeding unit
Serial number _______________BP,recognized as serviceable.
Sale date ”_____”________________20____.
Seal here. _____________________
(seller's signature)
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Date of acceptance for repair ”_____”_________________20____г.
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(signature)
Signs of inoperability:
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Cause: ___________________________________________________________
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Signs of inoperability:
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Signs of inoperability:
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Cause: ___________________________________________________________
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Date of acceptance for repair ”_____”_________________20____г.
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(signature)
Signs of inoperability:
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Cause: ___________________________________________________________
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Date of acceptance for repair ”_____”_________________20____г.
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(signature)
Signs of inoperability:
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Cause: ___________________________________________________________
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