EWM Tetrix 300 - Table of Contents; Contents

Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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29.06.2015
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1 Contents
1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 13
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1 TIG activArc welding..................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1.1 spotArc .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1.2 Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 14
3.3 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.4.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 15
3.4.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
3.4.5 Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 15
4 Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................ 20
4.3.1 Function sequence ....................................................................................................... 22
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 24
5.2 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 25
5.3 Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 25
5.5 Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 26
5.6 Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 27
5.6.1 Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 27
5.7 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 28
5.8 Welding data display .................................................................................................................... 30
5.8.1 Welding parameter setting ........................................................................................... 30
5.8.2 Welding current display (ignition, secondary, end and hotstart currents) .................... 31
5.9 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 32
5.9.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 32
5.9.1.1 Torch connection options and pin assignments ............................................ 33
5.9.2 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 33
5.9.2.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 33
5.9.2.2 Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 35
5.9.2.3 Gas test ......................................................................................................... 35
5.9.2.4 “Purge hose package” function ..................................................................... 35
5.9.3 Synergic parameter setting in the functional sequence ............................................... 37
5.9.4 Conventional parameter setting in the functional sequence ........................................ 37
5.9.4.1 Set the operating principle (conventional/synergic) ...................................... 38
5.9.5 Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 39
5.9.6 Select welding current .................................................................................................. 39
5.9.7 Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 39
5.9.8 Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 41
5.9.8.1 HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 41
5.9.8.2 Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 41