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Notes on the use of these operating instructions

099-000115-EW501

17.06.2015

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General Instructions2
Table of Contents3
Contents3
Safety Instructions8
Notes on the Use of These Operating Instructions8
Explanation of Icons9
General10
Transport and Installation14
Lifting by Crane15
Ambient Conditions16
In Operation16
Transport and Storage16
Intended Use17
Applications17
TIG Welding17
TIG Hot Wire Welding17
TIG Cold Wire Welding17
TIG Activarc Welding17
Spotarc17
Spotmatic17
MMA Welding17
Use and Operation Solely with the Following Machines18
Documents Which also Apply18
Warranty18
Declaration of Conformity18
Welding in Environments with Increased Electrical Hazards18
Service Documents (Spare Parts and Circuit Diagrams)18
Calibration/Validation18
Machine Description - Quick Overview19
System Overview19
Tetrix 351 AC/DC AW20
Front View20
Rear View22
Tetrix 451, 551 AC/DC AW24
Front View24
Rear View26
Machine Control - Operating Elements28
Function Sequence30
Design and Function32
General32
Machine Cooling33
Workpiece Lead, General33
Notes on the Installation of Welding Current Leads34
Mains Connection36
Mains Configuration36
Welding Torch Cooling System37
List of Coolants37
Maximal Hose Package Length37
Adding Coolant38
Shielding Gas Supply (Shielding Gas Cylinder for Welding Machine)39
Connection39
TIG Welding40
TIG Cold or Hot Wire Welding40
Setting the Shielding Gas Quantity40
Gas Test40
Purge Hose Package" Function40
TIG Cold Wire Welding41
Connection Plan41
Legend42
Installation42
Intermediate Hose Package Connection43
TIG Hot Wire Welding45
Connection Plan45
Legend46
Installation47
Wire Feed Unit47
Power Source for Hot Wire Welding48
Intermediate Hose Package Connection50
Configuring the Welding Machine for Mechanical Arc Fusion Welding52
Selecting a Welding Task by Means of the JOB List53
Select Wire Speed Operating Mode (KORREKTUR / MANUELL)53
Setting the Welding Current and Wire Speed53
Function Sequences/Operating Modes54
Explanation of Symbols54
Non-Latched Mode55
3-Cycle Operation56
Latched Mode56
TIG Welding57
Welding Torch and Workpiece Line Connection57
Torch Connection Options and Pin Assignments58
TIG Synergic Operating Principle59
Synergic Parameter Setting in the Functional Sequence60
Conventional Parameter Setting in the Functional Sequence60
Set the Operating Principle (Conventional/Synergic)61
Select Welding Task62
Select Welding Current63
Welding Data Display63
Welding Current Display (Ignition, Secondary, End and Hotstart Currents)64
Expert Menu (TIG)65
Welding Parameter Setting65
Arc Ignition66
HF Ignition66
Liftarc Ignition66
Automatic Cut-Out66
Optimising the Ignition Characteristics for Pure Tungsten Electrodes67
Optimal and Fast Spherical Cup Formation67
Function Sequences/Operating Modes68
Explanation of Symbols68
Non-Latched Mode69
Latched Mode70
Spotarc71
Spotmatic73
Non-Latched Operation, Version C74
Pulses, Function Sequences75
TIG Pulses - Non-Latched Operation75
TIG Pulses - Latched Operation75
Pulse Variants76
Pulses (Thermal Pulses)76
Khz Pulses (Metallurgic Pulses)77
Automated Pulses77
AC Pulses78
AC Special78
TIG Activarc Welding79
TIG Antistick79
Welding Torch (Operating Variants)80
Tap Torch Trigger (Tapping Function)80
Torch Mode and Up/Down Speed Setting81
Standard TIG Torch (5-Pole)82
TIG Up/Down Torch (8-Pole)84
Potentiometer Torch (8-Pole)86
Configuring the TIG Potentiometer Torch Connection87
RETOX TIG Torch (12-Pole)88
Specifying Max. No. of Accessible Jobs89
Setting the First Increment90
MMA Welding91
Connecting the Electrode Holder and Workpiece Lead91
Select Welding Task92
Welding Current Polarity Reversal (Polarity Reversal)92
Selection and Adjustment92
Frequency and Balance Setting93
Hotstart93
Hotstart Current93
Hotstart Time94
Arcforce94
Antistick94
MMA Pulse Welding in the Vertical up Position (PF)95
Welding Programs96
Selection and Adjustment97
Specifying Max. No. of Accessible Programs97
Example "Program with Synergetic Setting98
Example "Program with Conventional Setting98
Accessories for Switching over Programs98
Organising Welding Tasks (Mode "JOB Manager")99
Explanation of Symbols99
Creating a New JOB in the Memory or Copying a JOB100
Loading an Existing JOB from the Free Memory101
Resetting an Existing JOB to the Factory Setting (Reset JOB)101
Resetting Jobs 1-128 to the Factory Setting (Reset All Jobs)102
Exit JOB Manager Without Changes102
Remote Control103
Manual Remote Control RT1 19POL103
RTG1 19POL Manual Remote Control103
Manual Remote Control RTP1 19POL103
Manual Remote Control RTP2 19POL103
RTP3 Spotarc 19POL Manual Remote Control103
Manual Remote Control RT AC 1 19POL103
Manual Remote Control RT PWS 1 19POL104
Foot-Operated Remote Control RTF1 19POL 5 M / RTF2 19POL 5 M104
Ramp Function Foot-Operated Remote Control RTF 1 / RTF 2105
Simultaneous Welding on both Sides, Synchronisation Types106
Synchronisation Via Mains Voltage (50Hz / 60Hz)106
Synchronisation Via Cable (Frequency 50Hz to 200Hz)107
Interfaces for Automation108
TIG Interface for Mechanised Welding108
Remote Control Connection Socket, 19-Pole109
Protecting Welding Parameters from Unauthorised Access110
PC Interface110
Machine Configuration Menu110
Selecting, Changing and Saving Parameters110
Aligning the Cable Resistance116
Power-Saving Mode (Standby)117
Maintenance, Care and Disposal118
Maintenance Work118
General118
Maintenance Work, Intervals118
Daily Maintenance Tasks118
Visual Inspection118
Functional Test118
Monthly Maintenance Tasks119
Visual Inspection119
Functional Test119
Annual Test (Inspection and Testing During Operation)119
Disposing of Equipment120
Manufacturer's Declaration to the End User120
Meeting the Requirements of Rohs120
Rectifying Faults121
Checklist for Rectifying Faults121
Warnings (Power Source)123
Error Messages (Power Source)124
Resetting Welding Parameters to the Factory Settings126
Display Machine Control Software Version127
General Operating Problems127
Interface for Automated Welding127
Vent Coolant Circuit128
Technical Data129
Tetrix 351 AC/DC AW129
Tetrix 451 AC/DC AW130
Tetrix 551 AC/DC AW131
Accessories132
System Components132
Options132
Tetrix 351 AC/DC132
Tetrix 451, 551 AC/DC132
Tetrix 351, 451, 551 AC/DC132
General Accessories133
Remote Controls and Accessories133
Computer Communication133
JOB-List134
Appendix A134
Overview of EWM Branches138
Appendix B138

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