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4-4. Process/Polarity Table
Process Polarity
Cable Connections
Cable To Gun Cable To Work
GMAW − Solid wire with shielding
gas
DCEP − Reverse polarity Connect to positive (+) output
terminal
Connect to negative (−) output ter-
minal
FCAW − Self-shielding wire − no
shielding gas
DCEN − Straight Polarity Connect to negative (−) output
terminal
Connect to positive (+) output termi-
nal
4-5. Changing Polarity
1 Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Negative
(DCEN)
2 Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Positive
(DCEP)
Always read and follow wire
manufacturer’s recommended
polarity, and see Section 4-4.
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