1 Contents
1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 8
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 General ........................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 14
2.4.1 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 15
2.4.1.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 15
2.4.1.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 15
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.1 Plasma welding ............................................................................................................ 16
3.1.2 TIG welding .................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.2.1 TIG activArc welding ..................................................................................... 16
3.1.2.2 spotArc .......................................................................................................... 16
3.1.2.3 Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 16
3.1.3 MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 16
3.2 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 17
3.2.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 17
3.2.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 17
3.2.5 Calibration/Validation.................................................................................................... 17
4 Machine description ............................................................................................................................ 18
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................ 22
4.3.1 Function sequence ....................................................................................................... 24
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 27
5.4 Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 27
5.5 Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.5.1 Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 28
5.6 Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 29
5.7 Plasma welding ............................................................................................................................ 30
5.7.1 Welding torch connection (with gas metering unit GMU) ............................................. 30
5.7.2 Welding torch connection (no gas metering unit GMU) ............................................... 32
5.7.3 Connection for workpiece lead ..................................................................................... 33
5.7.4 Shielding and plasma gas supply ................................................................................. 33
5.7.4.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 34
5.7.4.2 Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 36
5.7.4.3 Gas test ......................................................................................................... 36
5.7.4.4 “Purge hose package” function ..................................................................... 36
5.7.5 Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 37
5.7.6 Loading an existing JOB from the free memory ........................................................... 37
5.7.7 Welding data display .................................................................................................... 38
5.7.7.1 Welding parameter setting ............................................................................ 38
5.7.8 Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 39