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ESAB EMP 205ic AC/DC User Manual

ESAB EMP 205ic AC/DC
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Instruction manual
0463 652 001 US 20181227
Valid for: serial no. 814-xxx-xxxx
EMP 205ic AC/DC

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ESAB EMP 205ic AC/DC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Range DC5-200 A
Output Current Range5-200 A
Output Current Range TIG5-200 A
Protection ClassIP23S
AC Frequency20 - 250 Hz
Output Range AC20-200 A
Duty Cycle @ 200A25%
Duty Cycle TIG25% @ 200 A
Welding ProcessesMMA, TIG
Pulse Frequency0.1-500 Hz

Summary

SAFETY

Meaning of symbols

Explains warning symbols used in the manual.

Safety precautions

General safety instructions for operating welding equipment.

User responsibility

Defines the operator's duties and responsibilities for safe equipment use.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Provides specific warnings related to California Proposition 65.

INTRODUCTION

Equipment

Lists all the components and accessories supplied with the welding unit.

Overheating protection

Describes the unit's automatic overheating protection system.

TECHNICAL DATA

EMP 205ic AC/DC specifications

Details the technical specifications and performance data for the EMP 205ic AC/DC.

INSTALLATION

Location

Instructions on positioning the welding power source for optimal cooling.

High frequency interference

Warnings and precautions regarding high frequency interference from the unit.

User's responsibility

User's responsibility for managing electromagnetic disturbances and installation.

Assessment of area

Factors to consider when assessing the work area for electromagnetic interference.

Lifting instructions

Guidance on how to safely lift and move the welding power source.

Mains supply

Requirements and considerations for connecting the welding unit to the mains power supply.

Recommended electrical-supply specifications

Specifies recommended electrical service parameters for safe and efficient operation.

Supply from power generators

Guidelines for using power generators to supply the welding unit.

OPERATION

Connections and controls

Identifies and explains the function of all front and rear panel controls and connections.

Connection of welding and return cables

Instructions for connecting welding and return cables for MIG/MMA and TIG processes.

Polarity change

How to change the polarity setting for different welding processes.

Shielding gas

Guidance on selecting and using appropriate shielding gases for various materials.

Volt-ampere curves

Explains the purpose of volt-ampere curves shown in the manual.

SMAW (Stick) 120 V

Displays the volt-ampere curve for SMAW welding at 120V.

SMAW (Stick) 230 V

Displays the volt-ampere curve for SMAW welding at 230V.

GMAW (MIG) 120 V

Displays the volt-ampere curves for GMAW (MIG) welding at 120V.

GMAW (MIG) 230 V

Displays the volt-ampere curves for GMAW (MIG) welding at 230V.

GTAW (DC TIG) 120 V

Displays the volt-ampere curves for GTAW (DC TIG) welding at 120V.

GTAW (DC TIG) 230 V

Displays the volt-ampere curves for GTAW (DC TIG) welding at 230V.

GTAW (AC TIG) 120 V

Displays the volt-ampere curves for GTAW (AC TIG) welding at 120V.

GTAW (AC TIG) 230 V

Displays the volt-ampere curves for GTAW (AC TIG) welding at 230V.

Duty cycle

Explains the concept of duty cycle and its relation to welding current and time.

25% duty cycle

Details the 25% duty cycle operation and provides a graphical example.

Removing/installing bobbin

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the wire bobbin.

Removing/installing wire

Introduces the process of handling the welding wire.

Removing wire

Provides instructions for safely removing wire from the unit.

Welding with aluminum wire

Specific instructions and considerations for welding with aluminum wire.

Setting wire-feed pressure

Guide on how to adjust and set the correct wire-feed pressure.

Removing/installing wire-feed roller

Instructions for removing and installing wire-feed rollers.

Removing wire-feed roller

Steps to remove a wire-feed roller from the assembly.

Installing wire-feed roller

Steps to install a wire-feed roller onto the assembly.

CONTROL PANEL

How to navigate

Explains how to navigate through the control panel menus and options.

Main menu

Lists and describes the primary options available in the main menu.

SMIG mode: Basic

Details the interface and functions of the basic SMIG mode.

SMIG mode: Advanced

Details the interface and functions of the advanced SMIG mode.

Manual MIG mode: Basic

Details the interface and functions of the basic Manual MIG mode.

Manual MIG mode: Advanced

Details the interface and functions of the advanced Manual MIG mode.

Flux cored wire mode: Basic

Details the interface and functions of the basic Flux cored wire mode.

Flux cored wire mode: Advanced

Details the interface and functions of the advanced Flux cored wire mode.

MMA mode: Basic

Details the interface and functions of the basic MMA mode.

MMA mode: Advanced

Details the interface and functions of the advanced MMA mode.

DC TIG mode: Basic

Details the interface and functions of the basic DC TIG mode.

DC TIG mode: Advanced

Details the interface and functions of the advanced DC TIG mode.

AC TIG mode: Basic

Details the interface and functions of the basic AC TIG mode.

AC TIG mode: Advanced

Details the interface and functions of the advanced AC TIG mode.

Settings

Accessing and adjusting various machine settings and preferences.

User manual information

Accessing information related to maintenance, parts, and operation from the menu.

Icon reference guide

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the control panel.

DC TIG Pulse

Explains the DC TIG Pulse welding mode and its parameters.

AC TIG Welding

Explains the AC TIG welding process, its applications, and parameters.

Lift-TIG welding

Illustrates the 2-stroke and 4-stroke processes for Lift-TIG welding.

MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance

Outlines the schedule for performing routine maintenance tasks on the equipment.

Wire-feeder assembly maintenance

General maintenance procedures for the wire-feeder assembly.

Wire-feeder assembly cleaning

Steps for cleaning the wire-feeder assembly.

EMP-unit power side maintenance

Maintenance advice for the power supply side of the unit, emphasizing professional service.

Torch liner maintenance

Procedures for maintaining the torch liner.

Torch liner cleaning

Steps for cleaning the torch liner.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Preliminary checks

Initial troubleshooting steps and checks before contacting service.

User interface (UI) software displayed error codes

Lists and explains error codes displayed by the user interface for troubleshooting.

DIAGRAM

Functional block diagram

Provides a schematic of the unit's functional block diagram.

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