EWM Tetrix 351 - Design and Function (Continued); TIG Hot Wire Welding Installation and Connection; Configuring for Mechanical Arc Fusion Welding; TIG Welding Torch and Line Connections

Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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5.13.16.2 TIG up/down torch (8-pole) ........................................................................... 84
5.13.16.3 Potentiometer torch (8-pole) ......................................................................... 86
5.13.16.4 Configuring the TIG potentiometer torch connection .................................... 87
5.13.16.5 RETOX TIG torch (12-pole) .......................................................................... 88
5.13.16.6 Specifying max. no. of accessible JOBs ....................................................... 89
5.13.16.7 Setting the first increment ............................................................................. 90
5.14 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 91
5.14.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 91
5.14.2 Select welding task ....................................................................................................... 92
5.14.3 Welding current polarity reversal (polarity reversal) ..................................................... 92
5.14.4 Selection and adjustment ............................................................................................. 92
5.14.5 Frequency and balance setting .................................................................................... 93
5.14.6 Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 93
5.14.6.1 Hotstart current ............................................................................................. 93
5.14.6.2 Hotstart time .................................................................................................. 94
5.14.7 Arcforce ........................................................................................................................ 94
5.14.8 Antistick ........................................................................................................................ 94
5.14.9 MMA pulse welding in the vertical up position (PF) ..................................................... 95
5.15 Welding programs ........................................................................................................................ 96
5.15.1 Selection and adjustment ............................................................................................. 97
5.15.2 Specifying max. no. of accessible programs ................................................................ 97
5.15.3 Example "Program with synergetic setting".................................................................. 98
5.15.4 Example "Program with conventional setting" .............................................................. 98
5.15.5 Accessories for switching over programs ..................................................................... 98
5.16 Organising welding tasks (Mode "JOB Manager") ...................................................................... 99
5.16.1 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................................ 99
5.16.2 Creating a new JOB in the memory or copying a JOB ............................................... 100
5.16.3 Loading an existing JOB from the free memory ......................................................... 101
5.16.4 Resetting an existing JOB to the factory setting (Reset JOB) ................................... 101
5.16.5 Resetting JOBs 1-128 to the factory setting (Reset All JOBs) ................................... 102
5.16.6 Exit JOB Manager without changes ........................................................................... 102
5.17 Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 103
5.17.1 Manual remote control RT1 19POL ............................................................................ 103
5.17.2 RTG1 19POL manual remote control ......................................................................... 103
5.17.3 Manual remote control RTP1 19POL ......................................................................... 103
5.17.4 Manual remote control RTP2 19POL ......................................................................... 103
5.17.5 RTP3 spotArc 19POL manual remote control ............................................................ 103
5.17.6 Manual remote control RT AC 1 19POL .................................................................... 103
5.17.7 Manual remote control RT PWS 1 19POL ................................................................. 104
5.17.8 Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL 5 M / RTF2 19POL 5 M ........................ 104
5.17.8.1 Ramp function foot-operated remote control RTF 1 / RTF 2 ...................... 105
5.18 Simultaneous welding on both sides, synchronisation types .................................................... 106
5.18.1 Synchronisation via mains voltage (50Hz / 60Hz) ...................................................... 106
5.18.2 Synchronisation via cable (frequency 50Hz to 200Hz) .............................................. 107
5.19 Interfaces for automation ........................................................................................................... 108
5.19.1 TIG interface for mechanised welding ........................................................................ 108
5.19.2 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ............................................................... 109
5.20 Protecting welding parameters from unauthorised access ........................................................ 110
5.21 PC interface ............................................................................................................................... 110
5.22 Machine configuration menu ...................................................................................................... 110
5.22.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters .............................................................. 110
5.22.2 Aligning the cable resistance ...................................................................................... 116
5.22.3 Power-saving mode (Standby) ................................................................................... 117
6 Maintenance, care and disposal ....................................................................................................... 118
6.1 Maintenance work ...................................................................................................................... 118
6.2 General ...................................................................................................................................... 118
6.3 Maintenance work, intervals ...................................................................................................... 118
6.3.1 Daily maintenance tasks ............................................................................................ 118
6.3.1.1 Visual inspection ......................................................................................... 118
6.3.1.2 Functional test ............................................................................................. 118