Notes on using these operating instructions
099-M183xA-EW501
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1 Contents
1Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 3
2For your safety ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Notes on using these operating instructions.......................................................................... 5
2.2 Explanation of icons...............................................................................................................6
2.3 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Transport and installation ....................................................................................................10
3Intended use.................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Use and operation solely with the following machines ........................................................12
3.2 Software version..................................................................................................................12
3.3 Documents which also apply ...............................................................................................12
3.3.1 Warranty...............................................................................................................12
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity.....................................................................................12
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.................................12
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)........................................12
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation............................................................................................12
3.3.6 Part of the complete documentation.....................................................................13
4Machine description – quick overview ...................................................................................... 14
4.1 Welding data display............................................................................................................16
4.1.1Polarity setting......................................................................................................16
5Functional characteristics...........................................................................................................17
5.1 Gas test – setting the shielding gas volume........................................................................17
5.2 MIG/MAG welding................................................................................................................17
5.2.1 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks...................................................................17
5.2.2 Welding task selection..........................................................................................18
5.2.2.1 Basic welding parameters.....................................................................18
5.2.2.2 Operating mode ....................................................................................18
5.2.3 Welding type.........................................................................................................19
5.2.4 Welding power (operating point) ..........................................................................19
5.2.4.1 Selecting the welding parameter display mode ....................................19
5.2.4.2 Arc length..............................................................................................19
5.2.4.3 Arc dynamics (choke effect)..................................................................20
5.2.5 Operating modes (functional sequences).............................................................20
5.2.5.1 Explanation of signs and functions .......................................................20
5.2.5.2 Automatic cut-out.................................................................................. 20
5.2.6 Program sequence...............................................................................................26
5.2.7 Expert menu (MIG/MAG)......................................................................................27
5.2.8 Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic).....................................28
5.3 MMA welding .......................................................................................................................28
5.3.1 Welding task selection..........................................................................................28
5.3.2 Arcforce ................................................................................................................28
5.3.3 Hotstart.................................................................................................................29
5.3.3.1 Hotstart settings ....................................................................................29
5.3.4 Antistick ................................................................................................................ 29
5.4 TIG welding..........................................................................................................................30
5.4.1 Welding task selection..........................................................................................30
5.4.2 Adjusting the gas post-flow time...........................................................................30
5.4.3 Expert menu (TIG)................................................................................................31
5.4.4 Arc ignition............................................................................................................31
5.4.4.1 Liftarc ....................................................................................................31
5.4.5 Operating modes (functional sequences).............................................................32
5.4.6 Legend.................................................................................................................. 32
5.4.6.1 Automatic cut-out..................................................................................32
5.5 Machine configuration menu................................................................................................35
5.5.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters ........................................................35
5.6 Power-saving mode (Standby) ............................................................................................36
6Maintenance, care and disposal................................................................................................. 37
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................37
