Strata ADVANCEMIG 200 User manual

ADVANCEMIG 200
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER
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230V 50HZ
SINGLE
PHASE
IGBT
INVERTER
TECHNOLOGY
DIRECT
CURRENT
OUTPUT
CONSTANT
CURRENT/
VOLTAGE
LIFT TIG
(OPTIONAL
TORCH)
SPOOL GUN
CAPABLE
POWER
FACTOR
CORRECTION
SPIKE/
GENERATOR
SAFE
LCD
SCREEN
VOLTAGE
REDUCTION
DEVICE
INTELLIGENT
PROTECTION
SYSTEM
IP23 CORROSION
& SALT SPRAY
RESISTANT
SYNERGIC
OPERATION
MULTI-VOLTAGE
INPUT POWER

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Contents
KnowYourMachine...........................................................5
Quick Start Guide...............................................................9
Accessories & Spare Parts...............................................13
WiringDiagram................................................................15
Care&Maintenance.........................................................16
Safety..............................................................................17
Warranty........................................................................23

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• ADVANCEMIG 200 •
MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER
The ultimate single phase synergic MIG welder with full LCD colour screen. Easy set up and
operation on an incredible wide range of materials. Lift TIG, spool gun ready and multi voltage
capable (operates on an extension cord) are just some of the features the ADVANCEMIG 200 boasts.
A must have for todays industrial professional.
DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: INPUT POWER MAX. INPUT GENERATOR OUTPUT MMA O/C DUTY STANDARDS: MMA ROD MAX WELD MIG WIRE MIG WIRE
SUPPLY: CURRENT: CAPACITY: CURRENT: VOLTAGE: CYCLE: SIZE: THICKNESS: SPOOL SIZE: SIZE:
511x213 12kg 230VAC15A 28A 6.6KVA MIG25-200A 63V MIG60%@165A EN60974-1:2012 1.6-4.0mm 10mm D100/D200 0.6-1.2
x 400mm 50Hz
MMA10-200A MMA60%@165A 0.5kg/5kg
230V 50HZ
SINGLE
PHASE
IGBT
INVERTER
TECHNOLOGY
DIRECT
CURRENT
OUTPUT
CONSTANT
CURRENT/
VOLTAGE
LIFT TIG
(OPTIONAL
TORCH)
SPOOL GUN
CAPABLE
POWER
FACTOR
CORRECTION
SPIKE/
GENERATOR
SAFE
LCD
SCREEN
VOLTAGE
REDUCTION
DEVICE
INTELLIGENT
PROTECTION
SYSTEM
IP23 CORROSION
& SALT SPRAY
RESISTANT
SYNERGIC
OPERATION
MULTI-VOLTAGE
INPUT POWER
• Professionalaluminiumchassiswirefeeder
for smooth and consistent wire feed
• ActivePFCtechnologyforincreaseddutycycle
and energy efficiency
• Multivoltageinput,canevenbeusedwithlong
extension lead
• SynergicMIGoperationforoptimumwelding 
results every time
• Remotecontrolspoolgunconnectionfor 
effective results welding with soft wires such as
aluminium. Suitable for mig brazing with bronze
wires
• LiftTIGoperationwithdownslope,postgasand
remote current control ability (torch optional)
• ReversablepolarityMIGweldingoperationsuitable
 forgas&gaslessMIGwelding
• Migwaveform(inductance)controlforgreatarc
control and smooth welding results
• Wireinchingandgaspurgecontrolforasafe&
simple to set up
• Adjustablearcforce,hotstart&automaticanti
stick control
• FullColourLCDDisplay
• Temperature,voltageandcurrentsensorsfor 
increased reliability & safety
• Compactsize,capableof5kgwirespool(D200).
 Idealforonsitework.

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Know Your Machine
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Moredetailedexplanationsoffunctiononfollowingpages.
1. LeftSelectionKnob
2. MenuButton
3. LCDDisplayScreen
4. EnterButton
5. RightSelectionKnob
6. Negative(-)WeldingPowerOutputConnectionSocket
7. Tig Torch Gas Connector
8. RemoteConnectionPlug
9. MigTorchEuroConnector
10. Positive(+)WeldingPowerOutputConnectionSocket
Wire Feeder
11. SpoolHolder
12. SpoolGun/InternalWireFeederSwitch
13. Positive(+)MIGTorchPowerConnection
14. Negative(-)MIGTorchPowerConnection
15. WireFeedTensionArm
16. WireFeedTensionAdjustment
17. DriveRollerRetainer
18. WireDriveRoller
19. WireFeederInletGuide
LCD Screen Navigation & Controls
Home Screen
1. WeldingModeSelectionMenu.
2. Synergic program selection menu
 (OnlyavailableinMIG/MAGSynergicmode)
3. Welding parameters menu
4. Systemsettingsmenu.Use‘Menu’buttonto
move between each menu.
5. Current welding mode icon
6. 2T/4Ttriggermodeicon
7. Current synergic welding program
 (MIG/MAGSynergicModeOnly)
8. Current menu selection display. (Shows the
value of the parameter selected on the menu
screen for adjustment)
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Controls Explained
Synergic Program Selection Screen
(OnlyavailableinMIG/MAGSynergicMode)
Use the left knob to select the relevant synergic pro-
gram (Welding material, wire type, shielding gas and
wirediameter).PresstheLknobtoconfirmthese-
lection. The current program loaded will be displayed
at the bottom of the screen. Press ‘Menu’ button
to change to another menu, press ‘Enter’ button to
change to welding mode home screen.
Welding Parameters Menu
(OnlyavailableinMIG/MAGSynergicMode)
This menu sets secondary parameters relevant to the
welding process selected. Select the parameter us-
ing the left knob, adjust the selected parameter using
the right knob. Confirm the selection by pressing ei-
therknob.Press‘Menu’buttontochangetoanother
menu, press ‘enter’ button to change to welding mode
home screen.
MIG Mode Parameters
(MIG/MAGSynergicandManualModes)
Two / Four Touch (2T/4T-2T)Inthismodethetrigger
is pulled and held on to activate the welding circuit,
when the trigger is released, the welding circuit stops.
4Tisknownas‘Latching’mode.Thetriggerispulled
once and released to activate the welding circuit,
pulled and released again stops the welding circuit.
This function is useful for longer welds as the trigger
is not required to be held on continuously.
Burn Back (0-10) Burnbackadjustmentcontrolsthe
short period of time that the wire feed will continue
to run for after the main welding current stops. If
the wire feed and current is stopped at exactly the
same time, the wire will still be hot and will ‘burn’
backandsticktotheweldingtip.Ifthisproblemis
happening, increasing the burnback adjustment will
cause the wire feeder to run for longer after the arc
hasstopped.Iftheburnbackadjustmentisexcessive,
after a weld has stopped, the operator will be left with
excess ‘stickout’ wire length from the torch tip that
will require correcting before starting the next weld.
Slow Feed (0-10) Sometimes known as ‘hot start’.
When a weld is started, the workpiece and the wire
will be ‘cold’ compared to welding temperature. This
can cause an uneven and poor start to the weld us-
ing the voltage and wirefeed speed selected as opti-
mal once the arc is established. This setting slows
the wire speed down at the start of the weld which
improves the weld starting performance.
Pre Flow (0-2S) This controls the period shielding gas
will flow for when the torch is triggered before the arc
starts. This purges the work area of atmospheric gas
which could contaminate the weld before the weld
starts.
Post Flow (0-10S) This controls the period of time
the shielding gas continues to flow after the arc has
stopped. This protects the weld area from contamina-
tion while it is still hot enough to react with atmos-
pheric gases, after the weld is finished.
Inductance (0-10) This setting changes the MIG
waveform to simulate changing the inductance of the
welding circuit. Inductance controls the rate of the
current rise and fall as the welding wire contacts the
workpiece(knownas ashortcircuit).Moreinduct-
ance increases the short circuit time and decreases
the short circuit frequency rate. This causes a wider
and more penetrating arc, useful for thicker weld
joints.Lessinductancewillcreateanarrowmorefo-
cused arc.
This effect can also be used to fine tune the arc to
produce less splatter. Wire speed, wire size and type,
shielding gas will all change the effect that the induct-
ancesettinghasontheweldingarc.Inductancechange
willhavenopracticaleffectonMIGspraytransferpro-
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MMA Mode Parameters
Hot Start (0-10)Hotstartprovidesextrapowerwhen
the weld starts to counteract the high resistance of
the electrode and workpiece as the arc is started.
Arc Force (0-10) AnMMAweldingpowersourceis
designed to produce constant output current (CC).
This means with different types of electrode and arc
length; the welding voltage varies to keep the current
constant. This can cause instability in some welding
conditions as MMA welding electrodes will have a
minimum voltage they can operate with and still have
a stable arc.
Arc Force control boosts the welding power if its
senses the welding voltage is getting too low. The
higher the arc force adjustment, the higher the mini-
mum voltage that the power source will allow. This
effect will also cause the welding current to increase.
0isArc Force off,10is maximumArcForce.This
is practically useful for electrode types that have a
higher operating voltage requirement or joint types
that require a short arc length such as out of position
welds.
TIG Mode Parameters
Two / Four Touch (2T/4T - 2T)Inthismodethetrigger
is pulled and held on to activate the welding circuit,
when the trigger is released, the welding circuit stops.
4T is known as ’latching’ mode. The trigger is pulled
once and released to activate the welding circuit,
pulled and released again to stops the welding circuit.
This function is useful to longer welds as the trigger
is not required to be held on continuously.
Pre Flow (0-2S) This controls the period shielding gas
will flow for when the torch is triggered before the arc
starts. This purges the work area of atmospheric gas
which could contaminate the weld before the weld
starts.
Down Slope (0-10S) When the trigger is released, the
welding current will reduce gradually over the time
selected down to 0. This allows the operator to com-
plete the weld without leaving a ‘crater’ at the end of
the weld pool.
Post Flow (0-10S) This controls the period of time
the shielding gas continues to flow after the arc is
stopped. This protects the weld area and torch tung-
sten from contamination while it is still hot enough
to react with atmospheric gases, after the weld is fin-
ished.
Welding Mode Screen
This is the display screen for setting and displaying
the main welding parameters in each welding mode.
Press the ‘enter’ button to access this screen from
any other menu. This display has the following func-
tion in each welding process mode:
MIG/MAG Synergic-Beforeweldingleftknobadjusts
targetcurrentandrightknobadjustsvoltage+/-from
the standard synergic program. During welding, dis-
plays output voltage and current.
MIG/MAG Manual -Beforeweldingleftknobadjusts
wire feeding speed and right knob adjusts voltage.
During welding, displays output voltage and current.
Stick/ MMA & TIG Modes-Beforewelding,leftknob
adjusts welding current. During welding, displays
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System Settings Menu -Thismenuadjustsinternal
system settings. Select the parameter using the left
knob, adjust the selected parameter using the right
knob. Confirm the selection by pressing either knob.
Press ‘Menu’ button to change to another menu,
press ‘enter’ button to change to welding mode home
screen.
Tips & Tricks
Duty Cycle Rating
Welding duty cycle is the percentage of actual weld-
ing time that can occur in a ten minute cycle. E.g.
20%at160amps-thismeanstheweldercanweld
at160ampsfor2minutesandthentheunitwillneed
to be rested for 8 minutes. All duty cycle ratings are
based on an ambient air temperature of 40°C with
50%humidity,whichistheinternationalstandardfor
sucharating.Inanenvironmentwithtemperatures
exceeding 40°C, the duty cycle will be less than stat-
ed.Inambienttemperaturelessthan40°C,dutycycle
performance will be higher.
MIG Voltage & Wire Speed Settings
Voltage is essentially the power in the welding arc
that sets the heat. The wire speed feed simply con-
trols the rate at which the welding wire is fed into the
weldpool.Foranyvoltagepositionsetting,therewill
be a specific corresponding ‘sweet spot’ in the wire
feeding speed that will give the smoothest and most
stable welding arc. The correct wire feeding speed
for a given voltage setting is affected by welding wire
type and size, shielding gas, welding material and
jointtype.Itisrecommendedtosettheweldingvolt-
age as desired and then slowly adjust the wire speed
until the arc is smooth and stable. When reaching this
point,ifthepenetration/heatinputistoomuch/not
enough, adjust the voltage setting and repeat the pro-
cess.Iftheoperatorisnotabletoachieveasmooth
and stable arc with the desired heat input for the weld,
itislikelythatachangeinwiresizeand/orshielding
gas type is required (assuming all other factors are
correct).
Synergicfunctionmakesthesetupof MIG welding
more simple, the operator simply sets the welding
current like MMA or TIG welding and the machine
calculates the optimal voltage and wire speed for the
material type, wire type and size and shielding gas
used.Obviouslyothervariablessuchasweldingjoint
type and thickness, air temperature affect the optimal
voltage and wire feed setting, so the program pro-
vides a voltage fine tuning function for the synergic
program selected.
TheAdvanceMig200hasanextralevelofintelligence
in the synergic programs that will not permit settings
outside of those that will provide good welding results
for the material, wire size and shielding gas used.
VRD Function
VRDstandsforVoltageReductionDevice.Thisisa
safety system that reduces the output voltage from
theweldingterminalsinMMAmodewhiletheweld-
ing output is not in use, to reduce the risk of electric
shock from the live output voltage. The disadvantage
of this system is that it makes the striking of the arc
more difficult, especially on restarts and with some
types of electrode such as low hydrogen electrodes.
VRDprotectionisenabledstandardfortheAdvance-
Mig200.Ifitisnotrequired,thefeaturecanbedisa-
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Electrical Connection
The AdvanceMIG 200 is designed to operate on a
15A230VACpowersupply.AdvanceMigMultivolt-
age technology allows the machine to operate on a
very wide range input voltages down as low as 90V.
This means that limited capacity power supplies and
long extension leads may be used without damag-
ingthewelder.However,asthesupply voltagede-
creases, the maximum output current and duty cycle
will also decrease. To utilise the full output capacity of
the machine using an extension cord, it should be a
heavy duty version with a minimum cable core size of
2.5mm2.ItisrecommendedtousetheEuroquipin-
dustrialduty15Aextensionlead,partnumber;16895.
Operating Environment
Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper
coolingfortheADVANCEMIG200.Ensurethatthe
machine is placed on a stable level surface where
clean cool air can easily flow through the unit. The
Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation
ADVANCEMIG 200 has electrical components and
control circuit boards which may be damaged by ex-
cessive dust and dirt, so a clean operating environ-
ment is important for reliable product life.
Basic Operation
1. Fitting Wire Spool & Loading Wire Feeder
1.1 Openthewirecompartmentcover.Unthreadthe
wire spool retainer. Fit the wire spool to spool
holder shaft, ensuring that the wire exits the spool
towards the bottom of the spool.
1.2 Set the spool brake tension by adjusting the
spool tension adjustment screw before replacing
the wire spool retainer. The spool brake tension
should be set so that the spool can rotate freely,
but does not continue to rotate once the wire feed
stops. This may need to be adjusted as the wire is
used up and the spool weight decreases.
WARNING! Excessive spool brake tension will
cause wire feeding issues and affect welding per-
formanceaswell asprematurefailure/ wearof
wire feed components.
1.3 Feed the wire from the spool through the wire
drive inlet guide (19) into the wire feeder.
1.4 Releasethewirefeedtensionarm(15)bypivoting
thewirefeedtensionadjustmentlever(16)from
the vertical to the horizontal position.
1.5 Checkthewiredriveroller(18)groovesmatchthe
selectedMIGwiretypeandsize.Thedriveroller
will have two different sized grooves; the size of the
groove in use is stamped on the side of the drive
roller.Forfluxcored‘soft’wire,suchasthatused
ingaslessMIGwelding,thedriverollergroovehas
a serrated profile (known as knurled). For solid
core‘hard’MIGwire,thedriverollergrooveused
hasa‘V’shapedprofile.ForAluminiumsolidcore
‘soft’MIGwire,thedriverollerrequiredhasa‘u’
shapedgroove.Ifnecessary,removeandchange
the drive roller by unthreading the drive roller re-
tainer (17).
1.6 Oncethecorrectdriveroller(18)isselectedandfit-
ted, manually feed the wire through the wire drive
inlet guide (19) through the drive roller grooves
and into the brass outlet wire guide tube. Ensur-
ing that the wire is correctly seated in the drive
roller grooves, replace the wire feed tension arm
(15)andlockintoplacebyrotatingthewirefeed
tensionadjustmentlever(16)backtothevertical
position.
Adjusting wire feed tension: This is accomplished by
windingtheknobonthetensionadjustmentlever(16).
Clockwisewillincreasetension,anti-clockwisewillde-
creasedrivetension.Idealtensionisaslittleaspossible,
while maintaining a consistent wire feed with no drive
roller slippage.
Check all other causes of excess wire feeding friction
causing slippage first, such as; incorrect/ worn drive
roller, worn/ damaged torch consumables, blocked/
damaged torch wire guide liner, before increasing wire
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justmentlever(16)toindicatetheadjustmentposition.
The higher the number indicated, the higher the tension
that is set.
WARNING! Beforechangingthefeedrollerorwire
spool, ensure that the mains power is switched
off.
WARNING! The use of excessive feed tension
will cause rapid and premature wear of the drive
roller,thesupportbearingandthedrivemotor/
gearbox.
1.7 Connect the MIG Torch Euro Connector to the
MIG torch Euro connection socket (9) on the
front of the machine. Secure by firmly hand tight-
eningthethreadedcollarontheMIGTorchcon-
nector clockwise.
1.8 CheckthatthecorrectmatchingMIGwire,drive
rollers(18)andMIGtorchtiparefitted.
1.9 Connect the machine to suitable mains power us-
ing the mains input power lead. Switch the mains
power switch to ‘on’ to power up the machine.
Select MIG/MAG mode from the main menu
screen.
1.10 Set the spool gun switch (12) to ‘wire feeder’ po-
sition.
1.11 You are now ready to feed the wire through the
torch. With the wire feeder cover open, pull the
triggeroftheMIGtorchtocheckthatthewireis
feeding smoothly through the feeder and into the
torch.
1.12 With the tip removed from the torch and the torch
laid out as straight as possible, activate the torch
trigger until the wire feeds out through the end
oftheMIG torch.TheAdvanceMig 200hasan
intelligent wire feeding system, when the torch is
triggered for more than 2 seconds without an arc
starting, the wire feeder will go into torch feeding
modeandoperateatfullspeed.Replacethetipon
theMIGtorchandtrimoffanyexcesswire.
2. Gasless Welding Operation
2.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
positive welding power output socket (10). Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
2.2 ConnecttheMIGpowertorchpolarityconnection
(14)tonegative(-).Noteifthisconnectionisnot
made, there will be no electrical connection to the
welding torch!
2.3 Set the welding parameters using the control
knobsandLCDscreen,followingtheinstructions
in the previous section. You are now ready to
weld!
3. Gas Shielded Welding Operation
3.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
negativeweldingpoweroutputsocket(6)Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
3.2 ConnecttheMIGpowertorchpolarityconnection
(13) to positive (+). Note if this connection is not
made, there will be no electrical connection to the
welding torch!
3.3 Assemble the female gas quick connector to the
gas line and to the regulator outlet fitting. Con-
nect the gas regulator to a gas cylinder (not in-
cluded with machine) and connect the female
quick connector to the male gas inlet on the rear
of the machine. Ensure all connections are tight.
Open gas cylinder valve and adjust regulator,
flowshouldbebetween10-25l/mindepending
onapplication.Re-checkregulatorflowpressure
with the torch triggered as static gas flow setting
may drop once gas is flowing.
3.4 Set the welding parameters using the control
knobsandLCDscreen,followingtheinstructions
in the previous section. You are now ready to
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Note to welding with Aluminium and other soft wires.
MIG welding with aluminium provides a unique chal-
lenge, due to the low column strength of the wire. This
causes the wire to deform more as it is pushed through
the feed mechanism and the torch wire delivery liner,
greatlyincreasingfriction.BecausegoodMIGwelding
results are dependent on a smooth wire feed, certain
changes must be made to the wire feed system to mini-
mise friction caused issues.
Forastandard‘push’fedtorch,alengthofnolonger
than 3m cable may be used, as well as the torch feed
liner must be changed to a special Teflon/ PVC liner,
rather than the conventional steel liner. Also the correct
style drive roller must be used and specific Aluminium
rated torch contact tip (or a standard tip in one size over-
size, e.g 0.8mm aluminium wire, use standard 1.0mm
contacttip).Forthisreason,itisquitecommonforop-
eratorstohaveanextraMIGtorchspecificallysetupfor
aluminium use, if the machine is used for welding steel
as well.
Another option to overcome the friction issues is using a
spool gun, which will give better results than a 3m push
torchwhenweldingaluminium.TheADVANCEMIG200
is spool gun capable, refer following section for use with
aspoolgunontheADVANCEMIG200.
4. Spool Gun Operation
Note: The Spool Gun is an optional extra for the
ADVANCEMIG200
ThespoolgunisaveryusefuladditiontoaMIGwelder.
ItcanbeusedforalltypesofMIGwelding,butithas
two primary advantages over a conventional ‘push’ wire
feeder.
The main advantage is that distance that the wire has
to travel from the spool to the welding tip is very short,
compared with a conventional torch. This greatly re-
duces the wire feeding friction and improves the wire
feed speed smoothness and consistency, thus the weld-
ing quality is greatly improved. This is especially so with
‘soft’wiressuchasAluminium.ItisdifficulttogetAlu-
minium to feed smoothly in welding machines equipped
with standard design wire feeders, even with special
torch liners and short torch lengths.
The second advantage is that the gun can allow the use
of the small D100 wire spools at a distance from the
power source (This distance is only limited by the length
of the spool gun lead). This is advantageous for high
cost wire, that is not used commonly such as Stainless
SteelorMIGbrazingwire.Itsavestheoutlaycostfora
much more expensive, larger D200 spool. When used
withthecorrectOEMspoolgun,theweldingvoltage/
current may be controlled directly from the spool gun
fortheADVANCEMIG200.Thisisespeciallyusefulin
synergicmode,astheprimaryMIGsettingscanbecon-
trolled ‘one touch’ with the single knob on the spool gun.
4.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the
negativeweldingpoweroutputsocket(6)Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
4.2 ConnecttheMIGpowertorchpolarityconnection
(13) to positive (+). Note if this connection is not
made, there will be no electrical connection to the
welding torch!
4.3 Connect the spool gun interface plug to the re-
mote socket (8). Connect the spool gun Euro
plug to the machine Euro connector (9). Set the
spool gun switch (12) to ‘spool gun’ position.
4.4 Assemble the female gas quick connector to the
gas line and to the regulator outlet fitting. Con-
nect the gas regulator to a gas cylinder (not in-
cluded with machine) and connect the female
quick connector to the male gas inlet on the rear
of the machine. Ensure all connections are tight.
Open gas cylinder valve and adjust regulator,
flowshouldbebetween10-25l/mindepending
onapplication.Re-checkregulatorflowpressure
with the torch triggered as static gas flow setting
may drop once gas is flowing.
4.5 Set the welding parameters using the control
knobsandLCDscreen,followingtheinstructions
in the previous section. You are now ready to
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5. ARC/ MMA Welding Operation
5.1 Connecttheearthcablequickconnectortothe
negativeweldingpoweroutputsocket(6)Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
5.2 Insert an electrode into the electrode holder and
connect the electrode holder and work lead to
the positive welding power output socket (10).
Note: This polarity connection configuration is valid for
mostGP(GeneralPurpose)MMAelectrodes.Thereare
variancestothis.Ifindoubt,checktheelectrodespecifi-
cations or consult the electrode manufacturer.
5.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power
using the mains input power lead. Switch the
mains power switch to ‘on’ to power up the ma-
chine. Select ‘Stick’ mode from the main menu
screen.
5.4 Set the welding parameters using the control
knobs and LCD screen, following the instruc-
tions in the previous section. You are now ready
to weld!
6. Lift TIG Operation
Note:TIGoperationrequiresanoptionalTIGtorchand
argon gas supply.
6.1 Connectthemachinetosuitablemainspowerus-
ing the mains input power lead. Switch the mains
power switch to ‘on’ to power up the machine.
6.2 Connecttheearthcablequickconnectortothe
positive welding power output socket (10). Con-
nect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact
with the work piece must be firm contact with
clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or
scale at the contact point.
6.3 InsertTIGtorchpowerconnectionintothenega-
tiveweldingpoweroutputsocket(6). Connect
TIGtorchremoteplugtoremotesocket(8)and
torchgasconnectiontotheTIGgasoutlet(7).
6.4 Connectthemachinetosuitablemainspowerus-
ing the mains input power lead. Switch the mains
power switch to ‘on’ to power up the machine.
Select‘TIGlift’modefromthemainmenuscreen.
6.5 Assemblethefemalegasquickconnectortothe
gas line and to the regulator outlet fitting. Con-
nect the gas regulator to a gas cylinder (not in-
cluded with machine) and connect the female
quick connector to the male gas inlet on the rear
of the machine. Ensure all connections are tight.
Open gas cylinder valve and adjust regulator,
flow should be between 5-10 l/min depending
onapplication.Re-checkregulatorflowpressure
with the torch triggered as static gas flow setting
may drop once gas is flowing.
6.6 Set the welding parameters using the control
knobsandLCDscreen,followingtheinstructions
in the previous section. You are now ready to
weld!
TheADVANCEMIG200hasTIGremotecurrentcontrol
function when fitted with a suitable torch with remote
control potentiometer.
Pleasenote,theADVANCEMIG200isaDC(DirectCur-
rent) output welder only, this means that it is unable to
TIGweldreactivemetalssuchasAluminiumalloysand
Brass(whichrequireACoutput).DCTIGoutputissuita-
ble for steel, stainless steel and copper. The AdvanceTig
ACDCmodelsintheStratarangearedesignedforTIG
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Accessories & Spare Parts
TheseaccessorieslistedareavailablefromyourStrataSupplier.RefertotheStrataCatalogue,yourStrataSupplier
or look online at www.strata.co.nz for other accessories and consumables available.
ADVANCEMIG 200 Consumables:
7384 StrataCompactWeldingMachineTrolley
17374 Pro-Grip26TorchX25Ft,TgcEnd(LargeDinse)
 M12and9PinHizonePlug
AAL3550 ArcLead16mm2cable,35-70mmPlug,4m
AEL3550 EarthLead16mm2cable,35-70mmPlug,3m
17512 15kg-5kgSpoolSpacer
16895 15mH/D15AExtensionLead(3x2.5mm2wiring)
DW3000 AutoDarkeningHelmet,Shade9-13
DW4000 AutoDarkeningHelmet,Shade9-13
with Grinding Visor
DW7000 AutoDarkeningHelmet,Shade9-13
 withGrindingVisorAndPRSLFiltrationSystem
GR101AR ArgonTwinGaugeRegulator
GR101CO2 CO2TwinGaugeRegulator
GADAR ArgonCylindertoCO2RegulatorAdaptorM/M
GADCO2 CO2CylindertoArgonRegulatorAdaptor,
 F/MtoF/M,inc.nylonwasher.
GR119 CO²GasRegulatorHeated220volt
MT250-4E MB25MigTorch4m(Euro)
MT250-3E MB25MigTorch3m(Euro)
MT250-5E MB25MigTorch5m(Euro)
MMT2406 MigTip0.6mm(5pk)
MMT2408 MigTip0.8mm(5pk)
MMT2409 MigTip0.9mm(5pk)
MMT2410 MigTip1.0/0.8mmAlum(5pk)
MMT2412 MigTip1.2/1.0mmAlum(5pk)
MTA2581 TipAdaptorM6Tips(2pk)
MCN2570 NozzleConical(2pk)
MSS2557 ShroudSpring(2pk)
MSN2554 SwanNeck
MB25KIT MIGConsumablesStarterKit-MB25.
MSL1539 SteelLiner0.6-0.9mm3m
MSL1549 SteelLiner0.6-0.9mm4m
MSL1559 SteelLiner0.6x0.9mmx5m
MTL1538T TeflonLiner0.6-0.8mmx3m
MSL2432 SteelLiner1.0-1.2mmx3m
MSL2442 SteelLiner1.0-1.2mmx4m
MSL2452 SteelLiner1.0-1.2mmx5m
MTL2432T TeflonLiner1.0-1.2mmx3m
MW5KG06 MigWire5kgSpool-0.6mm
MW5KG08 MigWire5kgSpool-0.8mm
MW5KG09 MigWire5KG-0.9mm
MW5KG08FC FluxcoredMigWire-0.8mm,4.5kg
MW5KG09FC FluxcoredMigWire-0.9mm,4.5kg
MW2KG08AL 2.2kgSpool5356-0.8mmAlum
MW2KG10AL 2.2kgSpool5356-1.0mmAlum
ALS3550 MMALeadSet300A3+3m1/2”DinseConnectors
S400EH 400AScrewTypeElect.Holder
S500EC Strata500aEarthClamp
CP3550 CablePlug-35-50mm³-Male
ETCPH4825 OvercordR922.5mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH4832 OvercordR923.2mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH4840 OvercordR924.0mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH6825 Overcord2.5mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH6832 Overcord3.2mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH6840 Overcord4.0mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH6850 Overcord5.0mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH7725 Supercito2.5mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH7732 Supercito3.2mmElectrodes(450mm)
ETCPH7740 Supercito4.0mmElectrodes(450mm)
ETCPH56S25 Tenax56S2.5mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH56S32 Tenax56S3.2mmElectrodes(350mm)
ETCPH56S40 Tenax56S4.0mmElectrodes(450mm)
PDL15 Plug,3Pin15A250Vstraight
17831 2RollWireFeederDriveRoller0.6/0.8mm‘v’groove
17832 2RollWireFeederDriveRoller0.9/1.0mm‘v’groove
17833 2RollWireFeederDriveRoller0.8/0.9mmfluxcored
17834 2RollWireFeederDriveRoller0.8/1.0mm‘u’groove
17844 GasInletQC
17846 9PinStrataMIGRemoteConnectionPlug

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Binzel MT250 MIG Torch Range Parts
1. MSS2557 ShroudSpring
2. MSN2554 SwanNeckAssembly
5. UG8015 HandleCableSupportC/WBallJoint
9. B2514 ErgoHandleKitC/WLockNut
10. UG2516 Medium/LargeErgoTrigger
19. MOR1596 GunPlug‘O’Ring
20. MLN1597 LinerNut
AllproductsconformtoEN60974-7andareRoHS,REACHandWEEEcompliant

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Wiring Diagram
Spool gun motor
TIG Remote Current
MIG Remote Volts
Strata AdvanceMig 9 Pin Socket Diagram
9 Pin Socket Diagram

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Care & Maintenance
Keep your Welding Machine
in Top Condition
TheADVANCEMIG200doesnotrequireanyspecial
maintenance, however the user should take care of
the machine as follows:
• Regularlycleantheventilationslots.
• Keepthecasingclean.
• Checkallcablesbeforeuse.
• Checkelectrodeholders,worklead/clampsand
welding torches before use.
• Replacewornelectrodeholdersandearth 
clamps, which do not provide a good
connection.
• Replacewornconsumablepartsinatimely 
manner.
• Useasoftclothorbrushtocleanelectrical 
components.
• Donotuseliquidcleaningproducts,wateror
especially solvents.
• Donotusecompressedairtocleanelectrical
components as this can force dirt and dust
further into components, causing electrical short
circuits.
• Checkfordamagedparts.Donotusethewelder
with damaged parts.
• Adamagedweldermustbecarefullycheckedby
a qualified person to determine that it will operate
properly. Check for breakage of parts, mountings
and other conditions that may affect its operation.
An authorised service centre should properly
repairadamagedpart.Haveyourwelderrepaired
by an expert.
This appliance is manufactured in accordance with
relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry
out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise
considerable danger for the user may result. Use only
genuine replacement parts. Do not use modified or
non-genuineparts.
Storing the Welder
When not in use the welder should be stored in the
dryandfrost-freeenvironment.
WARNING!Beforeperforming cleaning/main-
tenance,replacingcables/connections,make
sure the welding machine is switched off and
disconnected from the power supply.

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Safety
Store and Retain this Manual
Retain this manual for the safety warnings and precau-
tions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
intotheNOTESsectionattherear,andkeepthismanual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Important Safety Information
Failuretofollowthewarningsandinstructionsmayresult
inelectricshock,fire,seriousinjuryand/ordeath.Saveall
warnings and instructions for future reference.
This is the safety alert symbol to alert you to po-
tential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER! indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE, used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
General Safety Warnings
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder. These car-
ryimportantinformation.Ifunreadableormissing,contact
Euroquip for a replacement.
2. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the welder is
setup correctly and you are prepared to begin work before
turning on the welder.
3. Unplug before performing maintenance.
Always unplug the welder from its electrical outlet before
performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning pro-
cedures.
4. Never leave the welder unattended while energised.
Turn power off before leaving the welder unattended.
5. Do not touch live electrical parts. Wear dry, insulating
gloves. Do not touch the electrode or the conductor tong
with bare hands. Do not wear wet or
damaged gloves.
6. Protect yourself from electric shock. Do not use
the welder outdoors. Insulate yourself from the work
pieceandtheground.Usenon-flammable,dryinsulating
material if possible, or use dry rubber mats, dry wood or
plywood, or other dry insulating material large enough to
cover the area of contact with the work or the ground.
7. Avoid inhaling dust. Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, cutting, welding and
other construction activities, contain chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other harm. Your risk from
these exposures varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemi-
cals,workinawell-ventilatedarea,andworkwithapproved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
8. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before using this machine.
WARNING!
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference, or failure of
thepacemaker.TheuseofaWelderisNOTREC-
OMMENDEDforpacemakerwearers.Consultyour
doctor.
9. Ensure that the unit is placed on a stable location before
use.
WARNING!
Ifthisunitfallswhilepluggedin,severeinjury,
electric shock, or fire may result.
10. Transportation Methods Liftunitwiththehandlespro-
vided, or use a handcart or similar device of adequate ca-
pacity.Ifusingaforkliftvehicle,securetheunittoaskid
before transporting.
CAUTION!
Disconnectinputpowerconductorsfromde-ener-
gized supply line before moving the welding power
source.
11. Exercise good work practices. The warnings, precau-
tions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur.Itmustbeunderstoodbytheoperatorthatcommon
sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be considered by the operator.

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trash, and other debris. Do not use equipment in ar-
eas near flammable chemicals, dust, and vapours.
Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating equipment. Do not use a tool
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of distraction when
operating equipment
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin
DANGER!
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes
and skin.
1. Use a Welding Helmet or Welding Face Shield tted
with a proper shade lter (referAS60974-1,AS/NZS
1337.1andAS/NZS1338.1SafetyStandards)topro-
tect your face and eyes when welding or watching.
(SeeFilterTableonPage20)
2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields are rec-
ommended.
3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect
others from flash and glare; warn others not to
watch the arc.
4. Wear protective clothing made from durable,
 flame-resistantmaterial(woolandleather)and
foot safety protection.
5. Neverwearcontactlenseswhilewelding.
Noise Can Damage Hearing
CAUTION!
Noise from some processes can damage hearing.
UseAS/NZScompliantearplugsorearmuffsifthe
noise level is high.
Work Environment Safety
DANGER!
Remove any combustible material from the work
area.
Welding Safety Instructions & Warnings
WARNING!
Protect yourself and others from possible serious
injuryordeath.Keepchildrenaway.Readtheop-
erating/Instructionmanual beforeinstalling, oper-
atingorservicingthisequipment.Have allinstal-
lation, operation, maintenance, and repair work
performed by qualified people.
Ifanoperatordoesnotstrictlyobserveallsafetyrulesand
take precautionary actions, welding products and welding
processes can cause serious injury or death, or damage to
other equipment or property.Safe practices have developed
from past experience in the use of welding and cutting.
These practices must be learned through study and train-
ing before using this equipment. Some of these practices
apply to equipment connected to power lines; other prac-
tices apply to engine driven equipment. Anyone not having
extensive training in welding and cutting practices should
not attempt to weld.
Safe practices are outlined in the European Standard
EN60974-1entitled:Safetyinweldingandalliedprocesses.
WARNING!
Onlyusesafetyequipmentthathasbeenapproved
by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide adequate protec-
tion.EyeandbreathingprotectionmustbeAS/NZS
compliant for the specific hazards in the work area.
DANGER!
AlwayswearAS/NZScompliantsafetyglassesand
full face shield fitted with appropriate filter shade
number. (ReferFilterTableonpage17.)
CAUTION!
Heavy-dutyworkgloves,non-skidsafetyshoesand
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
CAUTION!
Havetheequipmentservicedbyaqualifiedrepair
person using identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is main-
tained.
Personal Safety
CAUTION!
Keeptheworkareawelllit.Makesurethereisad-
equate space surrounding the work area. Always
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1. When possible, move the work to a location well
 awayfromcombustiblematerials.Ifrelocationisnot
possible, protect the combustibles with a cover made
of fire resistant material.
2. Removeormakesafeallcombustiblematerialsfora
radius of 10 metres around the work area. Use a fire
resistant material to cover or block all doorways, win-
dows, cracks, and other openings.
3. Enclose the work area with portable fire resistant
screens. Protect combustible walls, ceilings, floors,
etc., from sparks and heat with fire resistant covers.
4. Ifworkingonametalwall,ceiling,etc.,preventigni-
tion of combustibles on the other side by moving the
combustiblestoasafelocation.Ifrelocationofcom-
bustibles is not possible, designate someone to serve
as a fire watch, equipped with a fire extinguisher, dur-
ing the welding process and well after the welding is
completed.
5. Donotweldorcutonmaterialshavingacombustible
coating or combustible internal structure, as in walls
or ceilings, without an approved method for eliminat-
ing the hazard.
6. Afterwelding,makeathoroughexaminationfor
 evidenceoffire.Beawarethatvisiblesmokeorflame
may not be present for some time after the fire has
started. Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing
dangerously reactive or flammable gases, vapours,
liquids, and dust. Provide adequate ventilation in work
areas to prevent accumulation of flammable gases, va-
pours, and dust.
7. Do not apply heat to a container that has held an un-
known substance or a combustible material whose
contents, when heated, can produce flammable or
explosive vapours. Clean and purge containers before
applying heat. Vent closed containers, including cast-
ings, before preheating, welding, or cutting.
Electricity Can Kill
DANGER!
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or
severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is electri-
cally live whenever the output is on.
The input power circuit and machine internal circuits are
alsolivewhenpowerison.Insemi-automaticorautomatic
wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all
metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live.
Incorrectlyinstalledorimproperlygroundedequipmentis
a hazard.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Weardry,hole-freeinsulatingglovesandbodyprotec-
tion.
3. Insulateyourselffromtheworkandthegroundusing
dry insulating mats or covers.
4. Disconnect input power before installing or servicing
thisequipment.Lockinputpower,disconnectswitch
open, or remove line fuses so power cannot be turned
on accidentally.
5. Properlyinstallandgroundthisequipmentaccording
to national, state, and local codes.
6. Turnoffallequipmentwhennot inuse.Disconnect
power to equipment if it will be left unattended or out
of service.
7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip the
holder in water to cool it or lay it down on the ground
or the work surface. Do not touch holders connected
to two welding machines at the same time or touch
other people with the holder or electrode.
8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly
spliced cables.
9. Do not wrap cables around your body.
10. Connect work piece to a good electrical ground.
11. Do not touch the electrode while in contact with the
work (ground) circuit.
12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or re-
place damaged parts as soon as practical.
13.Inconfinedspacesordamplocations,donotusea
welder with AC output unless equipped with a voltage
reducer.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense heat
and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin. Use
the following table to select the appropriate shade number
foraWeldingHelmetorWeldingFaceShield.

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Personal Safety
CAUTION!
Keeptheworkareawelllit.Makesurethereis
adequate space surrounding the work area. Al-
ways keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use
equipment in areas near flammable chemicals,
dust, and vapours. Do not use this product in a
damp or wet location.
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
Fumes And Gases
WARNING!
Weldingproducesfumesandgases.Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe
the fumes.
2. Ifinside,ventilatetheareaand/oruseanexhaust
at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
3. If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied
respirator.
4. ReadtheSafetyDataSheets(SDS)andthemanufac-
turer’s instruction for the metals, consumables, coat-
ings, and cleaners.
5. Workinaconfinedspaceonlyifitiswellventilated, or
whilewearinganair-suppliedrespirator.Shieldingga
es used for welding can displace air causing injury or
death.Besurethebreathingairissafe.
6. Donotweldinlocationsneardegreasing,cleaning, or
spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can
react with vapours to form highly toxic and irritating
gases.