SWS ALUMTIG 200 User manual
ALUMTIG 200
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION
FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
QUICK START GUIDE
200 MACHINE OVERVIEW
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INDICATOR LED’S
POWER SWITCH
GAS INLET
COOLING FAN
POWER CORD
INPUT POWER
15 A Outlet - Use a suitable 15 amp power
outlet.
10 A Outlet - Use a suitable 15 amp to 10 amp converter.
Generator - 10 KVA Minimum.
SHIELDING GAS
100% Argon with horizontal outlet bottle.
ROTARY ENCODER
NEGATIVE DINSE PORT
POSITIVE DINSE PORT
TIG TORCH GAS OUTLET
TIG TORCH/FOOT PEDAL
CONNECTION
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MACHINE OVERVIEW
1. VRD -
MMA ONLY: Voltage Reduction Device reduces maximum
unloaded voltage of output terminals to safe levels.
2. POWER LED:
When illuminated the machine is turned on.
3. ERROR LED:
When illuminated refer to error code on display and resolve.
4. ROTARY ENCODER:
1. Rotate to choose setting.
2. Press to select setting.
3. Rotate to adjust setting.
4. Press to store setting.
5. GAS PURGE/CHECK When in the TIG welding mode screen press
and hold to start gas ow press to stop.
6. Press and hold then switch on for hard reset.
(Use hard reset if frozen or for other errors)
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MAIN MENU
HF (High Frequency) - This mode allows the arc to start without touching the
tungsten to the metal being welded. It is also the preferred method when
using AC. When using HF the main causes of poor arc starts is a contaminated
tungsten, too low of gas ow or a poor ground clamp connection.
LIFT (Lift TIG) - This mode requires the tungsten to touch the metal, then
press the button and lift to start the arc. This setting is used where HF may
cause problems when used around sensitive electronics.
HF/LIFT TIG EASY - Ease of setup with optimum settings and the ability to
change the trigger mode (2T, 4T), set pulse up to 2Hz and adjust welding
amps.
HF/LIFT TIG PRO - Control all TIG AC or DC welding parameters when a
setting is modied it saves automatically in the current program selection
(PRO AC1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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LIFT TIG
EASY
LIFT TIG
PRO
HF TIG
EASY
MMA
PRO
SETTINGS
MMA
EASY
HF TIG
PRO
GTAW
HIGH FREQUENCY PRO
ALUMTIG 200 AC/DC
ALUMTIG 200
TIG WELDING MODES
MAIN MENU
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LIFT TIG
EASY
LIFT TIG
PRO
HF TIG
EASY
MMA
PRO
SETTINGS
MMA
EASY
HF TIG
PRO
GTAW
HIGH FREQUENCY PRO
ALUMTIG 200 AC/DC
ALUMTIG 200
MMA EASY - Ease of setup with optimum settings and ability to choose the
electrode diameter then ne tune with the Amps.
MMA PRO - Control all stick welding parameters.
MMA WELDING MODES
SETTINGS
Reset - Reset all welding parameters to defaults and reset welding timer.
Timer - Displays current total welding time for all welding modes.
Firmware Version - Displays the software version.
TIG Torch Switch Mode - Plug in the TIG torch then turn on machine on to
detect. If you do not detect the torch the amp control will not work.
Torch Push Botton Switch - Starts and stops the TIG welding ark. This button
will function dierently depending on the trigger mode selected.
USING THE SWITCHED TIG TORCH
TIG WELDING SETUP
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Finger/Thumb Wheel - Controls the welding amps when welding. 0 is the
minimum welding amps (10A), and 10 is whatever the machine is set to.
The amp value displays when welding and holds for 5 seconds after the arc
nishes.
ELECTRODE NEGATIVE
Foot Pedal Mode - Plug in the foot pedal then turn on machine on to detect
the foot pedal symbol will show in the TIG welding screen.
The foot pedal can also be used as a momentary switch by not detecting then
operating it in 2T or 4T modes.
Torch Selection - Both the non switched torch and switched torch can be
used with the foot pedal. If using the switched torch leave the plug to the side.
USING THE FOOT PEDAL
TIG WELDING SETUP
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ELECTRODE NEGATIVE
MMA Welding Mode - In most MMA welding applications DCEP (Direct Cur-
rent Electrode Positive) is used. In some cases when welding very thin material
reversing the polarity to DCEN can be an advantage. (MMA TORCH NOT
INCLUDED.)
MMA TORCH
MMA WELDING SETUP
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ELECTRODE POSITIVE
TIG WELDING FUNCTIONS
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Function
PRE FLOW (1-10 Seconds)
Purpose
This parameter operates in 2T and 4T HF TIG mode only and is used to provide gas to the weld
zone prior to striking the arc, once the torch trigger switch has been pressed. This control is used
to dramatically reduce weld porosity at the start of a weld.
Function
START AMPS (10-200 Amps N/A EASY MODES N/A FOOT CONTROL)
Purpose
This parameter is used to set the start current for TIG. In 4T mode the Initial Current remains on
until the torch trigger switch is released after it has been depressed. In 2T mode this is the Initial
Current for the Up Slope current ramp.
Function
UPSLOPE (0-10 Seconds N/A EASY MODES)
Purpose
This parameter is used to set the time for the weld current to ramp up from INITIAL current
to BASE current.
Function
WELDING AMPS (10-200 Amps)
Purpose
This parameter sets the welding current. In PULSE TIG mode, this parameter sets the PEAK
current.
Function
PULSE BASE AMPS (10-200 Amps)
Purpose
In PULSE TIG mode, this parameter sets the BASE current.
Function
DOWNSLOPE (0-10 Seconds N/A EASY MODES)
Purpose
Down Slope will ramp amps “down” from the welding amp value to the end amp value to give
time to ll the crater left at the end of the weld bead. Can also be used in the 4T mode to help
with heat control by briey tapping the switch to cool o the weld before tapping it again to
restart the up slope sequence before the arc reaches the end amp stage.
TIG WELDING FUNCTIONS
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Function
PULSE TIME ON (10-90% NA EASY MODES)
Purpose
The pulse consists of two stages: Welding amps (upper /Peak) and Pulse amps (lower/background
current). This is represented by a % of total time the pulse spends in the pulse amp stage of the
cycle during one full pulse. The feature can be used to increase or decrease pulse amp time
relative to the welding amp time of the cycle to help manage heat input.
Function
PULSE FREQUENCY (1-500Hz NA EASY MODES)
Purpose
Represented by Hertz (Hz), the pulse frequency denes the actual number of times each second
the pulse makes one complete cycle between welding amps (peak/high amp value) and pulse
amps (background/low amp value).
Function
HF ON/OFF
Purpose
HF - High Frequency Start which allows non contact starting of the arc or when o (lift tig)
requires contact with the metal to initiate the arc (for AC and DC). (HF is selected when symbol is
not striked out) The lift start function on the ALUMTIG 200 provides a cold electrode for safety,
and prevents accidental starts.
Function
AC BALANCE (50-98% NA EASY MODES)
Purpose
Controls arc cleaning action when welding on AC. Adjusting the % electrode negative (EN) AC
wave controls the width of the cleaning zone surrounding the weld. Lower percentage AC
balance more cleaning action but less penetration. Higher percentage AC balance less cleaning
action but more penetration. PRO TIP: Typically a range between 65% - 75% is used. 75% for new
material 65% for oxidised old material.
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Function
AC FREQUENCY (50-98% NA EASY MODES)
Purpose
Governs the number of times per second that the current alternates in AC mode. To achieve great-
er arc focus (constriction) and increase puddle agitation while welding in AC mode, increase AC
frequency. This allows pinpoint use on thin materials, and helps penetration on thicker materials.
Ideal adjustment range is usually between 80-120Hertz. For comparison most transformer
welders operate on 60 Hz. Greater arc control and stability can be achieved through the higher
frequency range oered by this welder. Lower Frequencies will widen and soften the arc and
reduce the level of control.
Function
AC WAVE FORMS
Purpose
SQUARE WAVE
This is the most commonly used wave form and produces great results in all applications.
MODIFIED SQUARE WAVE
A modied square wave that has a slightly softer arc.
SINE WAVE
Mimics the wave form that is used on older transformer style machines.
TRIANGLE WAVE
This produces a fast and sharp wave form and can help improve penetration on thicker
Aluminium.
Function
2T, 4T, TACK CONTROL (0.1 - 10 Seconds)
Purpose
2T MODE: Press and hold the switch. The program will cycle automatically. When the switch is
released, the arc will downslope and terminate with post gas ow.
4T MODE: Switch is pressed and held to start the pre-ow then start amps part of the cycle. When
released, upslope begins and continues until the amps are raised to the preset welding amps.
When pressed and held again, downslope starts and ramps down to the end amp stage. If
released before downslope ends program will cycle to main amps if released after downslope
ends the arc terminates, and post ow begins.
TACK CONTROL: Select this mode to control the arc on time for precision tack welds.
MMA WELDING FUNCTIONS
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Stick (MMA) PRO Functions
Function
HOT START (0-60 Amps)
Purpose
Sets the starting amps to reduce sticking of the electrode during the arc strike phase.
Stick (MMA) AUTO Functions
Function
ELEC DIA (2-5mm)
Purpose
Machine automatically adjusts amps relevant to the diameter of electrode being used.
Function
Amps Fine Tuning (-20-20%)
Purpose
Fine tunes the amps for the metal being welded.
Function
WELD AMPS (10-200 Amps)
Purpose
Welding amps dene the top limit of amps at which the machine has been programmed to
operate.
Function
ARC FORCE (0-99%)
Purpose
Controls the arc response when an arc is held short and voltage begins to drop. Arc force auto-
matically compensates by modifying the volt/amp curve to maintain the energy needed to weld.
Represented as a percent of available arc force amperage.
WELDING RESOURCES
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