ESAB FABRICATOR 211i
INSTALLATION/SETUP 4-2 Manual 0-5450
1. Power Indicator
The power indicator is illuminated when the correct mains power is applied to the power source and when the ON/OFF switch
located on the rear panel is in the ON position.
2. Thermal Overload Indicator (Fault Indicator)
This welding power source is protected by a self resetting thermostat. The indicator will illuminate if the duty cycle of the power
source has been exceeded. Should the thermal overload indicator illuminate the output of the power source will be disabled. Once
the power source cools down this light will go OFF and the over temperature condition will automatically reset. Note that the mains
power switch should remain in the on position such that the fan continues to operate thus allowing the unit to cool sufficiently. Do
not switch the unit off should a thermal overload condition be present.
3. Digital Wirespeed/Amperage Meter (Left Digital Display)
MIG Mode
This digital meter is used to display the pre-set (preview) Wirefeed Speed in IPM (Inches per minute) in MIG mode and actual weld-
ing amperage of the power source when welding. At times of non-welding, the digital meter will display a pre-set (preview) value
of Wirefeed Speed. This value can be adjusted by varying the Amperage Control Knob (4).
STICK and LIFT TIG Modes
The digital meter is used to display the pre-set (preview) amperage in STICK / LIFT TIG modes and actual welding amperage of
the power source when welding. At times of non-welding, the amperage meter will display a pre-set (preview) value in both STICK
and LIFT TIG modes. This value can be adjusted by varying the Amperage Control Knob (4).
When welding, this digital meter will display actual welding amperage in all modes.
At the completion of welding, the digital meter will hold the last recorded amperage value for a period of approximately 10 seconds
in all modes. The amperage meter will hold the value until; (1) any of the front panel controls are adjusted in which case the unit
will revert to preview mode, (2) welding is recommenced, in which case actual welding amperage will be displayed, or (3) a period
of 10 seconds elapses following the completion of welding in which case the unit will return to preview mode.
NOTE!
The preview functionality provided on this power source is intended to act as a guide only. Some dif-
ferences may be observed between preview values and actual welding values due to factors including
the mode of welding, differences in consumables/gas mixtures, individual welding techniques and the
transfer mode of the welding arc (ie dip versus spray transfer). Where exact settings are required (in the
case of procedural work), it is recommended that alternate measurement methods be utilized to ensure
output values are accurate.
3A Wirespeed Indicator
The Wirespeed Indicator illuminates when MIG mode is selected to identify that the Digital Wirespeed/Amperage Meter is preview-
ing Wirespeed in IPM (inches per minute).
The Wirespeed Indicator extinguishes when the user is MIG (GMAW/FCAW) welding or depressing the MIG gun trigger and the
Digital Wirespeed/Amperage Meter displays actual welding amperage of the power source.
4. Wirespeed/Amperage Control
In MIG mode, the Wirespeed/Amperage control knob adjusts the speed of the wire feed motor (which in turn adjusts the output
current by varying the amount of MIG wire delivered to the welding arc). The optimum wire speed depends upon the material type
and the welding application. The setup chart on the inside of the wire feed compartment door provides a brief summary of the
required settings for a basic range of MIG (GMAW/FCAW) welding applications.
In STICK and LIFT TIG modes, the Wirespeed/Amperage control knob adjusts the amount of amperage (weld current) delivered to
the welding arc by the Power Source. It directly adjusts the Power Source to deliver the desired level of weld current.
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