Fronius TransTig 210 User Manual

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Generator-Powered Operation.............................................................................................................. 37
Connecting the Mains Cable...................................................................................................................... 38
General ................................................................................................................................................. 38
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting the Mains Cable................................................................................................................. 38
Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 39
General ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Connecting the Gas Cylinder ................................................................................................................ 39
Connecting the Welding Torch to the Power Source............................................................................ 40
Establishing a Ground Earth Connection with the Workpiece .............................................................. 40
Measuring the welding circuit resistance "r" ......................................................................................... 40
Welding Mode 41
TIG Operating Modes ................................................................................................................................ 43
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 43
Symbols and explanations .................................................................................................................... 43
2-Step Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 44
4-Step Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Spot Welding......................................................................................................................................... 45
TIG welding................................................................................................................................................ 46
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 46
Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 46
TIG Welding .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Welding parameters.............................................................................................................................. 48
Igniting the arc ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Igniting the arc using high frequency(HF ignition)................................................................................. 50
Contact Ignition for Welding Torch with Torch Trigger.......................................................................... 51
Contact Ignition for Welding Torch without Torch Trigger..................................................................... 52
Overloading of the Tungsten Electrode ................................................................................................ 53
End of Welding...................................................................................................................................... 53
Special functions........................................................................................................................................ 54
Arc Break Monitoring Function.............................................................................................................. 54
Ignition Time-Out Function.................................................................................................................... 54
TIG pulsing............................................................................................................................................ 54
Tacking Function................................................................................................................................... 55
Manual Metal Arc Welding ......................................................................................................................... 57
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 57
Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 57
Manual metal arc welding ..................................................................................................................... 58
Manual Metal Arc Welding with Cel Electrodes .................................................................................... 58
Pulse Welding ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Starting current >100% (HotStart) ........................................................................................................ 60
Starting current <100% (SoftStart)........................................................................................................ 60
Anti-Stick Function ................................................................................................................................ 61
Setup Settings 63
The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 65
General ................................................................................................................................................. 65
Accessing the Setup Menu ................................................................................................................... 65
Adjusting Parameters............................................................................................................................ 66
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 66
TIG Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 67
Parameters in the TIG Setup menu ...................................................................................................... 67
Parameters in the TIG - 2nd level Setup menu..................................................................................... 70
Parameters in the 2nd level Setup menu.............................................................................................. 74
Rod Electrode Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 76
Parameters in the Rod Electrode Setup Menu ..................................................................................... 76
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 79
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 81

Fronius TransTig 210 Specifications

General

Brand	Fronius
Model	TransTig 210
Category	Welding System
Language	English