EWM PICO 230 CEL - 1 Contents; Table of Contents

Contents
For your safety
4 Item No.: 099-002032-EWM01
1 Contents
1 Contents..................................................................................................................................................4
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................6
2.1 For your safety ...............................................................................................................................6
2.2 Transport and installation...............................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Ambient conditions .........................................................................................................8
2.3 Notes on the use of these operating instructions...........................................................................9
3 Technical data.......................................................................................................................................10
3.1 PICO 230; 230 CEL .....................................................................................................................10
3.2 PICO 260; 260 CEL; 260 CEL PWS............................................................................................11
3.3 PICO 300; 300 CEL; 300 CEL PWS............................................................................................12
4 Machine description.............................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 PICO 230; 260; 300; PICO 230; 260; 300 CEL............................................................13
4.1.2 Front view .....................................................................................................................13
4.1.3 Rear view......................................................................................................................14
4.2 PICO 260; 300 CEL PWS............................................................................................................15
4.2.1 Front view .....................................................................................................................15
4.2.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................16
5 Functional characteristics...................................................................................................................17
5.1 Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................17
5.2 Welding data display....................................................................................................................18
5.3 MMA welding................................................................................................................................18
5.3.1 Selecting MMA welding ................................................................................................18
5.3.2 Selecting the electrode type – Arcforce (welding characteristics)................................18
5.3.2.1 Electrode type allocation...............................................................................19
5.3.3 Selecting hotstart..........................................................................................................19
5.3.4 Antistick.........................................................................................................................20
5.4 TIG welding..................................................................................................................................20
5.4.1 TIG welding selection ...................................................................................................20
5.4.2 TIG arc ignition .............................................................................................................21
5.5 Remote control.............................................................................................................................21
5.5.1 Manual remote control RT 1.........................................................................................21
5.5.2 Foot-operated remote control RTF 1............................................................................21
5.5.3 Manual remote control RT PWS 1................................................................................21
5.6 Advanced settings (MMA welding)...............................................................................................22
5.6.1 Arcforce correction (welding characteristics)................................................................22
5.6.2 Arc length restriction (USP) ..........................................................................................23
5.6.3 VRD open circuit voltage reduction (optional)..............................................................23
6 Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................24
6.1 General.........................................................................................................................................24
6.2 Area of application – proper usage..............................................................................................24
6.3 Installation....................................................................................................................................24
6.3.1 Dirt filter.........................................................................................................................25
6.4 Mains connection .........................................................................................................................25
6.5 Machine cooling ...........................................................................................................................25
6.6 Workpiece lead, general ..............................................................................................................25
6.7 MMA welding................................................................................................................................26
6.7.1 PICO 230; 260; 300; PICO 230; 260; 300 CEL............................................................26
6.7.1.1 Electrode holder connection..........................................................................26
6.7.1.2 Connection for workpiece lead......................................................................26
6.8 PICO 260; 300 CEL PWS............................................................................................................27
6.8.1.1 Pole reversal changeover switch ..................................................................27
6.8.1.2 Electrode holder connection..........................................................................28
6.8.1.3 Connection for workpiece lead......................................................................28