ESAB FABRICATOR 141i
Manual 0-5420 2-3 INTRODUCTION
2.08 Duty Cycle
The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of the time it may be operated at its rated welding current output
without exceeding the temperature limits of the insulation of the component parts. To explain the 10 minute duty cycle period the
following example is used. Suppose a Welding Power Source is designed to operate at a 20% duty cycle, 100 amperes at 19 volts.
This means that it has been designed and built to provide the rated amperage (100 A) for 2 minutes, i.e. arc welding time, out of
every 10 minute period (20% of 10 minutes is 2 minutes). During the other 8 minutes of the 10 minute period the Welding Power
Source must idle and be allowed to cool.
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Art # A-11276_AB
Figure 2-1: Fabricator 141i Duty Cycle
2.09 Specifications
DESCRIPTION FABRICATOR 141i MULTI PROCESS 3 IN 1 WELDER
Power Source Part No. W1003140
Power Source Dimensions H16.14” x W8.27” x D17.72” (410mm x 210mm x 450mm)
Power Source Weight 32.2lb(14.6kg)
Welder Type Multi Process Welding System
Output Terminal Type DinseTM 25
Standards CSA E60974-1-00 / UL60974-1 / IEC 60974-1
Number of Phases Single Phase
Nominal Supply Voltage 115V AC
Supply Voltage Range 95-140V AC
Welding Current Range (MIG Mode) 10- 90A
Welding Current Range (LIFT TIG Mode) 10- 140A
Welding Current Range (STICK Mode) 10- 90A
Wirefeed Speed Range 95-390 IPM
MIG Welding Voltage Range 10-19V DC