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MK Products ELECTRIC ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT User Manual

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Product: Weld Control
Selector Guide
Manual: 091-0458
Revision: Oct 2003 Rev E
Weld Control
Selector Guide
The Most Comprehensive Guide to
Connecting Prince
®
XL Spool Guns &
Cobramatic
®
Wire Feed Systems
to Welding Power Supplies
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MK Products ELECTRIC ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMK Products
ModelELECTRIC ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT
CategoryWelding Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

1-1 INTRODUCTION

Intended for commercial/industrial users trained in welding equipment operation and maintenance.

1-2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Covers general safety rules for arc welding, including burn, toxic fume, and fire/explosion prevention.

D. Compressed Gas Equipment

Safe handling of compressed gas equipment, including regulators, cylinders, hoses, and connectors.

E. User Responsibilities

Outlines user duties: following safety rules, reading manuals, and removing defective equipment from service.

F. Leaving Equipment Unattended

Instructions for leaving equipment unattended, emphasizing closing gas supply at the source.

G. Rope Staging-Support

Advises against using rope staging for welding due to fire risk; recommends proper support methods.

1-3 ARC WELDING

Safety precautions specific to arc welding, including burn protection, fume control, and fire prevention.

E. Shock Prevention

Details precautions against electrical shock, focusing on grounding, cable integrity, and avoiding wet conditions.

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

DISCLAIMER

Information accuracy is based on manufacturer data at printing; user assumes responsibility for hook-up consequences.

WHY DO I NEED A WELD CONTROL?

Explains weld control function: operating spool guns and providing contactor signals to power supplies.

WHICH WELD CONTROL?

Discusses WC-1 control box and dedicated controls for interfacing with specific power supply manufacturers.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Provides step-by-step instructions on locating power supplies, controls, and notes within the guide.

Miller Electric

M-1: PA-M1 Control for Miller Power Supplies

Connecting the PA-M1 Control to Miller power supplies with 14-Pin amphenols.

M-2: WC-1/Cobramatic for Older Miller CV Power Supplies (No 14-Pin)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to older Miller CV supplies using two/three prong twist lock plugs.

M-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Miller CV Power Supplies (14-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Miller CV supplies with 14-Pin amphenols.

M-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Miller CV Power Supplies (14-Pin Amphenol) - Alternate Pins

Alternative pin connections for WC-1/Cobramatic on Miller CV supplies with 14-Pin amphenols.

M-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Miller CC Power Supplies (14-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Miller CC supplies with 14-Pin amphenols.

M-5: MM35, MM200, Spoolmate 200 Connections

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to older Miller units with 4-Pin plugs/amphenols.

M-6: Vintage/Millermatic 250/Hobart Beta-Mig 2510 Kit

Using the 005-0205 kit for Vintage Millermatic 250 and Hobart Beta-Mig 2510.

M-7: WC-1/Cobramatic for Miller CC Power Supplies (No 14-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Miller CC supplies with two-prong or 5-Pin amphenol plugs.

M-8: WC-1/Cobramatic for CC Power Supplies (No Contactors)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to CC stick machines using a contactor box.

Lincoln Electric

L-1: WC-1/Cobramatic for SP-150 & 200

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Lincoln SP-150 and SP-200 welders.

L-2: WC-1/Cobramatic for SP-250

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to the Lincoln SP-250 welder.

L-2: PA-G1 Control for SP-250

Connecting PA-G1 control to the Lincoln SP-250 welder.

L-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Wirematic 250/255

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Lincoln Wirematic 250 and 255 welders.

L-3: PA-G1 Control for Wirematic 250

Connecting PA-G1 control to the Lincoln Wirematic 250 welder.

L-3: PA-G1 Control for SP255

Connecting PA-G1 control to the Lincoln SP255 welder.

L-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for CV Power Supplies (Except R3S-325)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Lincoln CV power supplies, excluding R3S-325.

L-5: WC-1/Cobramatic for R3S-325

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to the Lincoln R3S-325 welder.

L-6: PA-L1 Control for CV-Type Welders

Connecting the PA-L1 Control to Lincoln CV-type welders with 14-Pin connectors.

L-7: Cobramatic/WC-1 for PowerMig 255

Using Cobramatic Cabinet or WC-1 Control with the Lincoln PowerMig 255.

L-8: WC-1/Cobramatic for Lincoln TIG Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Lincoln TIG machines with various contactor plug types.

L-9: WC-1/Cobramatic for Lincoln CC Power Supplies (Stick Machines)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Lincoln CC power supplies that do not have contactors.

L-10: PowerWave 450 Kit Connections

Connecting PowerWave 450 Kits to Cobramatic Wire Feed Cabinets.

ESAB (Includes L-Tec & Linde)

E-1: Older L-Tec 225 Connections

Instructions for connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to the older L-Tec 225 welder.

E-2: 005-0206 Kit for Migmaster 250

Interfacing a Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic system to the ESAB Migmaster 250.

E-3: 005-0624 Kit for Migmaster 251

Connecting a Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic system to the ESAB Migmaster 251.

E-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Migmaster 300

Connecting the WC-1 Weld Control or Cobramatic Cabinet to the ESAB Migmaster 300.

E-5: Older Linde CV Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to older Linde CV machines using Pyle-National plugs.

E-6: Newer ESAB/Linde/L-Tec CV Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to newer ESAB/Linde/L-Tec CV machines using 7-Pin and 19-Pin Amphenols.

E-5: ESAB 251cv Power Supply

Hooking up Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic system to the ESAB 251cv.

E-5: L-Tec/Linde TIG/CC Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to L-Tec/Linde TIG/CC machines via foot control receptacle.

Hobart (Includes ThermalArc)

H-1: PA-G1 Control for BetaMig 200/LF

Connecting the PA-G1 Control to Hobart BetaMig 200 or BetaMig LF welders.

H-2: Kits for BetaMig 2510, Millermatic 250

Using kits for BetaMig 2510 and Millermatic 250 compatibility with WC-1 or Cobramatic.

H-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Hobart CV/CC Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Hobart CV/CC power supplies using 5-Pin amphenols.

H-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Hobart CC Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Hobart CC power supplies, including TIG machines.

HT-1: Interfacing Plug Types

Guidance on identifying and connecting different amphenol plug types on Hobart machines.

HT-2: WC-1/Cobramatic for Thermal-Hobart CV Type (19-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Thermal-Hobart CV power supplies with 19-Pin amphenols.

Thermal Dynamics (Includes ThermalArc)

T-1: WC-1/Cobramatic for Thermal Viking 210/250-GM

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Thermal Viking 210/250-GM power supplies.

T-2: Spool Gun/Cobramatic for Thermal-Arc 300GMS, Fabricator 210/300-LF

Connecting Spool Gun or Cobramatic to Thermal-Arc 300GMS, Fabricator 210/300-LF.

T-3: Spool Gun for Thermal-Arc Engine Driven Welders

Connecting Prince XL Spool Gun to Thermal-Arc engine driven welders like Exciter, Hog, Predator, Explorer.

Powcon

P-1: WC-1/Cobramatic for Powcon Power Supplies (14-Pin AMP)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Powcon power supplies using 14-Pin AMP plugs.

P-2: PA-G1 Control for Powcon Power Supplies (14-Pin AMP)

Connecting PA-G1 control to Powcon power supplies using 14-Pin AMP plugs.

P-3: PA-G1 Control for Powcon Power Supplies (17-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting PA-G1 control to Powcon power supplies using 17-Pin amphenol plugs.

P-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Powcon Power Supplies (14-Pin AMP)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Powcon power supplies, including Posa Start setup.

P-5: WC-1/Cobramatic for Powcon Power Supplies (17-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Powcon power supplies using 17-Pin amphenols.

Panasonic

PA-1: Gunslinger 260 Connections

Connecting Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic Cabinet to the Panasonic Gunslinger 260.

Airco

A-1: PA-G1 Control for Dip-Pak 200

Instructions for connecting the PA-G1 control to the Airco Dip-Pak 200 welder.

A-2: WC-1/Cobramatic for Dip-Cor 300

Instructions for connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to the Airco Dip-Cor 300.

A-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Airco CV Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Airco CV power supplies using two-prong twist lock or standard outlet.

A-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Airco CC Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Airco CC power supplies, including TIG machines.

Notes

ESAB (Includes L-Tec & Linde)

E-1: Older L-Tec 225 Connections

Instructions for connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to the older L-Tec 225 welder.

E-2: 005-0206 Kit for Migmaster 250

Interfacing a Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic system to the ESAB Migmaster 250.

E-3: 005-0624 Kit for Migmaster 251

Connecting a Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic system to the ESAB Migmaster 251.

E-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Migmaster 300

Connecting the WC-1 Weld Control or Cobramatic Cabinet to the ESAB Migmaster 300.

E-5: Older Linde CV Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to older Linde CV machines using Pyle-National plugs.

E-6: Newer ESAB/Linde/L-Tec CV Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to newer ESAB/Linde/L-Tec CV machines using 7-Pin and 19-Pin Amphenols.

E-5: ESAB 251cv Power Supply

Hooking up Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic system to the ESAB 251cv.

E-5: L-Tec/Linde TIG/CC Machines

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to L-Tec/Linde TIG/CC machines via foot control receptacle.

Hobart (Includes ThermalArc)

H-1: PA-G1 Control for BetaMig 200/LF

Connecting the PA-G1 Control to Hobart BetaMig 200 or BetaMig LF welders.

H-2: Kits for BetaMig 2510, Millermatic 250

Using kits for BetaMig 2510 and Millermatic 250 compatibility with WC-1 or Cobramatic.

H-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Hobart CV/CC Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Hobart CV/CC power supplies using 5-Pin amphenols.

H-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Hobart CC Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Hobart CC power supplies, including TIG machines.

HT-1: Interfacing Plug Types

Guidance on identifying and connecting different amphenol plug types on Hobart machines.

HT-2: WC-1/Cobramatic for Thermal-Hobart CV Type (19-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Thermal-Hobart CV power supplies with 19-Pin amphenols.

Thermal Dynamics (Includes ThermalArc)

T-1: WC-1/Cobramatic for Thermal Viking 210/250-GM

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Thermal Viking 210/250-GM power supplies.

T-2: Spool Gun/Cobramatic for Thermal-Arc 300GMS, Fabricator 210/300-LF

Connecting Spool Gun or Cobramatic to Thermal-Arc 300GMS, Fabricator 210/300-LF.

T-3: Spool Gun for Thermal-Arc Engine Driven Welders

Connecting Prince XL Spool Gun to Thermal-Arc engine driven welders like Exciter, Hog, Predator, Explorer.

Powcon

P-1: WC-1/Cobramatic for Powcon Power Supplies (14-Pin AMP)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Powcon power supplies using 14-Pin AMP plugs.

P-2: PA-G1 Control for Powcon Power Supplies (14-Pin AMP)

Connecting PA-G1 control to Powcon power supplies using 14-Pin AMP plugs.

P-3: PA-G1 Control for Powcon Power Supplies (17-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting PA-G1 control to Powcon power supplies using 17-Pin amphenol plugs.

P-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Powcon Power Supplies (14-Pin AMP)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Powcon power supplies, including Posa Start setup.

P-5: WC-1/Cobramatic for Powcon Power Supplies (17-Pin Amphenol)

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Powcon power supplies using 17-Pin amphenols.

Panasonic

PA-1: Gunslinger 260 Connections

Connecting Prince XL Spool-gun or Cobramatic Cabinet to the Panasonic Gunslinger 260.

Airco

A-1: PA-G1 Control for Dip-Pak 200

Instructions for connecting the PA-G1 control to the Airco Dip-Pak 200 welder.

A-2: WC-1/Cobramatic for Dip-Cor 300

Instructions for connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to the Airco Dip-Cor 300.

A-3: WC-1/Cobramatic for Airco CV Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Airco CV power supplies using two-prong twist lock or standard outlet.

A-4: WC-1/Cobramatic for Airco CC Power Supplies

Connecting WC-1 or Cobramatic to Airco CC power supplies, including TIG machines.

SPOOL GUN CONTROLS

FOR POWER SUPPLIES THAT SUPPLY AN AUXILIARY 26 VAC

Compatibility of PA-G1 control with CV power supplies providing auxiliary 26 VAC.

FOR POWER SUPPLIES WITH 14 PIN AMPHENOLS

Compatibility of PA-M1 control with Miller and Thermal Arc units with 14-Pin amphenols.

PA-L1 for Lincoln Electric Power Supplies

Compatibility of PA-L1 control with Lincoln Electric power supplies using 14-Pin (X-clocked) amphenol connectors.

UTILITY STYLE WELDERS

COBRAMATIC CONNECTIVITY

PRINCE XL SPOOL GUN CONNECTIVITY

CONTACTOR OUTPUT CONFIGURATION

MK200 CONTACTOR BOX CONNECTIONS

WC-1 & SPOOLGUN HOOK-UP

SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY WARNINGS

LIMITED WARRANTY