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Component Identification and Explanation
Control Panel Operation and Navigation
value or change function status by turning knob. NOTE: Because of
the nature of the PowerSet mode, both the push-to-select and the fast
adjustment function have been deactivated.
5. PowerSet Selector. The PowerSet function serves as a synergic set-
up function designed to assist the user eliminate guess work in the
setup process. When you select this function, a new screen will ap-
pear and the PowerSet LED will illuminate. This screen requires the
user to input certain information about what is being welded and it
will automatically provide the user with useable settings for most
applications. This function can help new or experienced users that
need a more rapid or simple setup process. Many functions and
parameters will be pre-set or have limited adjustment. There is no
way to make further adjustments to the pre-set parameters.
6. Up and Down Arrow Key. This key is used to navigate vertically on
the manual menu screen between the Parameter Line (#11) and the
Function Line (#12). When using the PowerSet function, the key is
used to scroll through the user input settings both vertically and hori-
zontally. In this mode, each press of the key navigates to the next set
of user input data and readies the input for adjustment. The key navi-
gates vertically on the left column before it navigates to the right col-
umn and nally the bottom Function Line.
7. Screen Information and Status Bar. The upper information and status
bar is available in both the Manual and PowerSet mode screens. This
bar is designed to conrm and remind the user of the welding modes,
and operating voltage of the machine. The operating voltage indicator
serves both as a reminder and as a diagnostic tool, in case the ma-
chine is not sensing 240V because of faulty input wiring.
8. Amperage Display. This is the Amperage that is suggested by the
machine once all the operator has input all the required operating
information regarding metal thickness, tungsten diameter, metal type
and joint design. A certain amount of limited ne tuning is allowed.
9. Polarity Reminder/Volt Readout. The Polarity reminder is in the upper
left corner to remind the user to check and use the polarity that is
listed. 9a: In stick mode the unit also displays OCV and weld voltage.
In TIG it suggests the cup size.
10. User Input Area. The PowerSet function requires several pieces of
information from the operator so that the programming can accurately
set the suggested Amperage. This area has several parameters that
must be dened.
• Work Thickness. The thickness of the plate or sheet metal
to be welded (the work) must be entered. If an exact thick-
ness isn’t listed, choose the next closest setting. Certain
work thickness may limit Tungsten size selections.
• Metal Type. Select the type of metal being welded so that
the proper calibration can be made. For all mild and car-
bon steels, select steel.
• Tungsten Diameter. Select the Tungsten diameter for use
with the machine. Tungsten size will affect the range of
adjustment and will limit some choices for work thickness.
• Joint Type. This helps to ne tune the Amperage that is
recommended slightly. Depending upon other settings, the
actual suggested Amperage may not change with a change
of joint type.
11. Proled TIG Pulse. The Proled TIG pulse function makes easy work
of setting the pulse. It features 10 different increasing frequency set-
tings at useful intervals. The standard type of pulse is preset using a
xed Pulse Time On of 50% and a Pulse Amps setting of 35%.
Standard pulse wave form shape is used for AC and DC. This area
disappears if the Pulse Function is set to “OFF.” It is not present in
stick mode.
12. Function Line. The Function Line for the PowerSet Menu eliminates
many features and reduces operator setup time. Besides the Pulse
Function, the programming restricts the user to two types of func-
tions.
• Remote Function. The operator must choose the type of
control to use.
• TIG Start. The operator must choose the type of TIG arc
start.
USE THIS AREA FOR MAKING OPERATION NOTES:
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