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Example of "Hotstart" function
Legend
Hti ...... Hot-current time, 0 - 2 s, factory set-
ting: 0.5 s
HCU ... Hot-start current, 0 - 200%, factory 
setting 150 %
l
H
 ........Main current = set welding current
Function:
during the specified hot-current time (Hti), 
the welding current is increased to a certain 
value. This value (HCU) is higher than the 
selected welding current (I
H
).
SoftStart function The SoftStart function is intended for basic electrodes. Ignition takes place at a low welding 
current. Once the arc is stable, the welding current continues to rise until it reaches the 
welding current command value.
Example of "SoftStart" function
Benefits
- Improved ignition properties for elec-
trodes that ignite at low welding cur-
rents
- Largely prevents slag inclusions
- Reduces welding spatter
Legend
HCU ... Hot-start current, 0 - 200%, factory 
setting 150 %
l
H
 ........Main current = set welding current
Anti-stick func-
tion
As the arc becomes shorter, the welding voltage may drop so far that the rod electrode will 
tend to stick. This may also cause the rod electrode to burn out.
Electrode burn-out is prevented by activating the anti-stick function. If the rod electrode be-
gins to stick, the power source immediately switches the welding current off. After the rod 
electrode has been detached from the workpiece, the welding process can be continued 
without any problems.
The anti-stick function can be activated and deactivated in the "Setup menu: level 2" sec-
tion.
I (A)
t (s)
0,5 1 1,5
Hti
I
H
HCU
200
300
HCU > I
H
I (A)
t
90A
30A
I
H
HCU
HCU < I
H