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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Welding Machine Register now and benefit! Jetzt Registrieren und Profitieren! www.vector-welding.com Years Years transformer and rectifier VECTOR WELDING TECHNOLOGY GmbH...
  • Page 2 • Observe accident prevention regulations! • Observe all local regulations! VECTOR welding equipment can be used on nearly all weld able metals. It is particularly • Confirm with a signature where appropriate. suitable when quality welds are extremely important. Private gardening - motorcycles,...
  • Page 3 1.5 Specifications V341--------------------------------------------------------------- 11-11 1.6 Duty cycle-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-12 1.7 Packaged items-------------------------------------------------------------------- 13-13 Chapter 3: Cutting Series Equipment 2.Operation C-Series 2.1 Layout for the panel V1841------------------------------------------------------ 13-16 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50-50 2.2 Control panel---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-19 1.Summary 2.3 Layout for the panel V241l/V341------------------------------------------------ 19-22 1.1 Brief introduction----------------------------------------------------------------- 51-51...
  • Page 4 2.5 Setup for STICK (MMA) welding O241----------------------------------------- 101-102 3.1 Troubleshooting----------------------------------------------------------------------- 64-65 2.6 Set-up for LIFT TIG (GTAW) welding O241----------------------------------- 102-103 2.7 Setup for cutting (CUT) O241--------------------------------------------------- 103-105 Chapter 4: DC Pulse Series Equipment 2.8 Setup for STICK (MMA) welding O251----------------------------------------- 105-106 2.9 Set-up for LIFT TIG (GTAW) welding O251----------------------------------- 106-107 T-Series 2.10 Setup for cutting (CUT) O251-------------------------------------------------- 107-109...
  • Page 5: Tig Welding

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.12 Set-up for MIG (FCAW) welding with gasless MIG wire----------------------- 135-136 WARNING 2.13 Set-up for LIFT TIG (GTAW) welding (only for R231)------------------------- 137-137 2.13 Set-up for STICK metal ARC welding (MMA)---------------------------------- 138-138 PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause fire on the hidden side. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin, 7. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks or drums. WARNING NOISE can damage hearing.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.3 Symbol Chart Note that only some of these symbols will appear on your model. WARNING MOVING PARTS can cause injury. Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and belts can cut fingers and hands and catch loose clothing.
  • Page 8 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT V-Series Summary 1.1 Brief Introduction CHAPTER 1 TIG V1841 V241 V341 AC/DC welding machine adopts the latest pulse width modulation (PWM) technology and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module, which can change work frequency to medium frequency so as to replace the traditional hulking work frequency transformer with the cabinet medium frequency AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT transformer.
  • Page 9 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1. For DC MMA, polarity connection can be chosen according to different electrodes; 1.2 Working Principle 2. For DC TIG, DCEP is used normally (workpiece connected to positive polarity, while The working principle of TIG V1841 V241 V341 AC/DC welding machines is shown as torch connected to negative polarity).
  • Page 10 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.4 Specifications V1841/V241 1.5 Specifications V341 Description Description VECTOR DIGITAL V1841 AC/DC VECTOR DIGITAL V241 AC/DC VECTOR DIGITAL V341 AC/DC 10.9 kg 21.9 kg Weight Weight 26.4 kg Power Source Dimensions H395mmxW180mmxD375mm H525mmxW260mmxD445mm Power Source Dimensions H525mmxW260mmxD445mm...
  • Page 11 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Summary 1.7 Packaged Items 1.6 Duty Cycle V341 V1841/V241 The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of the time it may be operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of ◆3M Power cord ◆3M Power cord the insulation of the component parts.
  • Page 12 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation Note: that when operating in GTAW (HF and LIFT TIG modes), the power source will 1. Digital Ammeter / Parameter meter remain activated until the selected down slope time has elapsed The digital Ammeter is used to display the actual output current of the power source. It is also used to display Parameters in Programming Mode.
  • Page 13 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 11. Positive Control 2.Initial Current The Positive button is used to plus selected in Programming sequence. The main current Setting range 10AMP to 100AMP This parameter operates in (4T) TIG modes only and is used to set the start current for TIG. 12.
  • Page 14 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 11. AC Frequency Setting ranges 50HZ-200HZ This parameter operates in AC TIG mode only and is used to set the frequency for the AC weld current. AC Frequency control Wider bead and cleaning action Narrower bead, with no visible cleaning Controls the width of the arc cone.
  • Page 15 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 4 T L a t c h m o d e t h i s m o d e o f w e l d i n g i s m a i n l y u s e d f o r l o n g w e l d i n g r u n s t o r e d u c e operator fatigue.
  • Page 16 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 9. JOB and SAVE 2.4 Control Panel You can press JOB to select the memory records that you have saved before from 1-9. For the new setting of present base current Amps ,just press SAVE. 10.
  • Page 17 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 6.Pulse Width Setting ranges 10%-90% This parameter sets the percentage on time of the PULSE FREQUENCY for High weld current when the PULSE is ON. Wider bead and cleaning acting Narrower bead and cleaning acting 7.Pulse Frequency Setting ranges 1HZ -200HZ This parameter sets the PULSE FREQUENCY when the PULSE is ON.
  • Page 18 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not 13. Hot Start block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Hot Start Function reliably ignites the electrode CAUTION Power Source.
  • Page 19 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation NOTE 2.7 Operation Environment The following set up is known as Straight Polarity or DC electrode positive. This is Height above sea level is below 1000m. ◆ commonly used for DC LIFT TIG welding on most materials such as steel and stainless Operation temperature range:-10˚C~+40˚C.
  • Page 20 AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution Troubles Reasons 3.1 Troubleshooting Wait a few minutes, the machine If the overheat indicator is on can be operated normal No no-load Check and repair The main circuit is broken voltage output ◆Before arc welding machines are dispatched from the factory, they have already been (MMA) debugged accurately.
  • Page 21 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT AC/DC SERIES EQUIPMENT E-Series Troubleshooting Solution Troubles Reasons Checking if the electorde stick to CHAPTER 2 Separate the electrode and the work piece that the anti-stick The welding work piece function is on current cannot Control board is broken Repair or change it be adjusted Shut off the power when changing the torch...
  • Page 22 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.1 Brief Introduction 1.3 Specifications E161/E201 E161, E201, E221, E301, E401 welding machines adopts the latest pulse width Description VECTOR DIGITAL E161 STICK VECTOR DIGITAL E201 STICK modulation (PWM) technology and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module, Weight 9.6kg 10 kg...
  • Page 23 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary NOTE 1.5 Duty Cycle The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source is a statement of the time it may be Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed performance, voltages, ratings, all capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are approximate operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of the only.
  • Page 24 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.9 Specifications E301/E401 1.11 Duty Cycle The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source is a statement of the time it may be Description VECTOR DIGITAL E301 STICK VECTOR DIGITAL E401 STICK operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of the 19.2 kg 26.3 kg...
  • Page 25 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation Operation 2.2 Layout For The Panel E221 WARNING DO NOT TOUCH the electrode wire while it is being fed through the system. The electrode wire will be at welding voltage potential. 1. Power Indicator The green power indicator will be illuminated when the welder is turned ON and indicates the presence of power.
  • Page 26 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 3.Weld Process Selection Button 2.3 Layout For The Panel E301/E401 Press and release this button to change the selected weld process mode from LIFT TIG to STICK. The weld process will change to the next process in the sequence each time the button is pressed and released.
  • Page 27 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 4.Selecting Function Button NOTE Press and release this button to change the selected weld functions mode from welding current to hotstart to start time to ARC Force from the digital display. The following steps will assume that you have already set up the proper shielding gas as outlined in Sub Section 5.Digital Display The digital meter is used to display the pre-set (preview) amperage for welding, the...
  • Page 28 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation NOTE power supply To weld, gently strike the electrode on the work piece to generate a welding arc, and slowly move along the work piece while holding a consistent arc length above base metal. power supply Ar./GAS(TIG/WIG) TIG torch...
  • Page 29 STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution Solution Troubles Reasons Troubles Reasons Turn on the power Change fan Fan is broken The welding current is adjusted too Increase the welding current source, power There is something in the fan Clean it indicator is lit, fan The penetration...
  • Page 30 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT C-SERIES Summary 1.1 Brief Introduction CHAPTER 3 C41, C71 and C101 plasma cutting machines adopts the latest pulse width modulation (PWM) technology and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module, which can change work frequency to medium frequency so as to replace the traditional hulking work frequency transformer with the cabinet medium frequency transformer.
  • Page 31 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary NOTE 1.5 Specifications C71 Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed performance, voltages, Description VECTOR DIGITAL C71 CUT ratings, all capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are approximate 18.8 kg Weight only.
  • Page 32 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary NOTE The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source is a statement of the time it may be operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of the Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed performance, voltages, insulation of the component parts.
  • Page 33 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 6. Air pressure Fauty Indicator 2.1 Layout For The Panel C41 Air pressure low alarm. 7.Positive Control The positive control is used to plus current . 8. Negative Controll The negative control is used to minus current. 9.Barometer The barometer shows the present air pressure.
  • Page 34 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 2.3 Layout For The Panel C101 DO NOT TOUCH the electrode wire while it is being fed through the system. The electrode WARNING wire will be at welding voltage potential. 1. Digital Display The digital meter is used to display the pre-set (preview) amperage for cutting and the actual cutting current.
  • Page 35 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 5. Air Pressure/Cutting Torch Fauty Indicator 2.5 Installation Instructions Cutting Torch improper installation and air pressure low alarm. 6. Work Indicator In order for the unit to function correctly, it must be installed properly. Follow the procedure Turn on the switch of the cuttign gun,generate the voltage, the lamp on.
  • Page 36 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation Air regulator installation and operation CAUTION 1. Firmly tight and seal the copper air hole at IN and OUT terminal by high pressure rubber tube . Do not point the torch jet at foreign bodies. 2.Tight and seal the meter with meter face rubber tube.
  • Page 37 CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT CUTTING SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution 3.1 Troubleshooting Troubles Reasons Inspect torch parts and replace Torch parts broken if necessary ◆Before arc welding machines are dispatched from the factory, they have already been When torch is debugged accurately. So forbid anyone who is not authorized by us to do any change to Gas pressure too low or too high Adjust it to proper rate pressed the torch...
  • Page 38 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary T-SERIES 1.1 Brief Introduction CHAPTER 4 T231/T331 welding machine adopts the latest pulse width modulation (PWM) technology and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module, which can change work frequency to medium frequency so as to replace the traditional hulking work frequency transformer with the cabinet medium frequency transformer.
  • Page 39 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 2) The workpiece gets little heat. Arc energy is focused. Be suitable for thin sheet 1.3 Volt- Ampere Characteristic and super thin sheet welding. 3) Exactly control heat input and the size of the molten pool. The depth of penetration is even.
  • Page 40 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Operation NOTE 1.6 Packaged Items Note 1: The Effective Input Current should be used for the determination of cable size & T331 T231 supply requirements. ◆3M Power cable ◆3M Power cable Note 2: Generator Requirements at the Maximum Output Duty Cycle.
  • Page 41 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 1. Power ON Indicator The POWER ON indicator illuminates when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position and the correct mains voltage is present. Thermal Overload Indicator Light This welding power source is protected by a self resetting thermostat. The indicator will illuminate if the duty cycle of the power source has been exceeded.
  • Page 42 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 10. Positive Welding Terminal 5. Negative Control Positive Welding Terminal. Welding current flows from the Power Source via heavy The Negative button is used to minus selected in Programming sequence.. duty bayonet type terminals.
  • Page 43 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 3.Up Slope 2.3 Setup For STICK (MMA) Welding Setting ranges :0.1S-10S (0.1S increments) This parameter operates in (2T and 4T) TIG modes only and is used to set the time for the For Alkaline Electrode, connect the electrode holder to the positive welding termimal weld current to ramp up, after the torch trigger switch has been pressed then released, a n d c o n n e c t t h e w o r k l e a d t o t h e n e g a t i v e w e l d i n g t e r m i n a l , w h i l e f o r t h e A c i d...
  • Page 44 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 2.4 Set-up For LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding 2.5 Operation Environment Before any welding is to begin, be sure to wear all Height above sea level is below 1000m. ◆ appropriate and recommended safety equipment. WARNING Operation temperature range: -10˚C~+40˚C.
  • Page 45 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Troubles Reasons Solution Wait a few minutes, the machine If the overheat indicator is on can be operated normal No no-load ◆Before arc welding machines are dispatched from the factory, they have already been Check and repair voltage output The main circuit is broken...
  • Page 46 DC PULSE SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting O-SERIES Solution Troubles Reasons Checking if the electorde stick to CHAPTER 5 Separate the electrode and the work piece that the anti-stick The welding work piece function is on current cannot Control board is broken Repair or change it be adjusted Shut off the power when changing the torch...
  • Page 47 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.2 Working Principle 1.1 Brief Introduction The working principle of O241/O251 welding machines is shown as the following figure. Single-phase 230V work frequency AC is rectified into DC (about 312 V), then is converted O241, O251 welding machines adopts the latest pulse width modulation (PWM) to medium frequency AC (about 20-40KHz) by inverter device (IGBT module), after technology and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module, which can...
  • Page 48 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.4 Specifications O241/O251 1.5 Duty Cycle Description O241 O251 The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of the time it may be 20.9 kg 31 kg Weight operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of the insulation of the component parts.
  • Page 49 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 1. Digital Ammeter / Parameter meter 1.6 Packaged Items The digital Ammeter is used to display the actual output current of the power source. It is also used to display Parameters in Programming Mode. O241/O251 Depending on the Programming Parameter selected, the status indictor adjacent to the Ammeter will illuminate to show the units of the programming parameter.
  • Page 50 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 13. Process Selection Button Anti-stick prevents the electrode from annealing. Antistick If the electrode sticks in spite of the arcrorce device, the The process selection control is used to select the desired welding mode. Three m a c h i n e a u t o m a t i c a l l y s w i t c h e s o v e r t o t h e m i n i m u m modes are available, MMA (Stick),GTAW (TIG) and CUT modes.
  • Page 51 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 3.Up Slope 19. Negative Welding Terminal Setting ranges :0.1S-10S (0.1S increments) Negative Welding Terminal. Welding current flows from the Power Source via heavy duty bayonet type terminals. It is essential, however, that the male plug is inserted This parameter operates in (2T and 4T) TIG modes only and is used to set the time for the and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection.
  • Page 52 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 1. RESET button 2.3 Layout For The Panel O251 When software has problem please trigger RESET button. 2. Pulse Button Press the PULSE button to toggle Pulse On and OFF. Typically from 1 to 10 PPS. Provides a heating In excess of 40 PPS, Pulsed TIG becomes more and cooling effect on the weld puddle and can audible than visible-causing increased puddle...
  • Page 53 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 6. Digital Voltmeter / Parameter Meter The digital volt meter is used to display the actual output voltage of the power source. It is also used to display Parameters in Programming Mode. Depending on the Programming Parameter selected, the status indictor adjacent to the volt meter will illuminate to show the units of the programming parameter.
  • Page 54 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 19. Negative Welding Terminal 5.Base Current Negative Welding Terminal. Welding current flows from the Power Source via heavy Setting ranges duty bayonet type terminals. It is essential, however, that the male plug is inserted O251:10AMP to 200AMP (DC TIG mode), 10AMP to 200AMP (AC HF TIG mode) and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection.
  • Page 55 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 13. Hot Start Hot Start Function reliably ignites the electrode and melts perfectly to ensure the best quality even at the start of the seam. this solution makes lack of fusion and cold welds a thing of the past Wider bead and cleaning acting Narrower bead and cleaning acting and significantly reduces weld reinforcement.
  • Page 56 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 6. The tungsten must be ground to a blunt point (similar to a pencil) in order to achieve power supply optimum welding results. See illustration. It is critical to grind the tungsten electrode in the direction the grinding wheel is turning.
  • Page 57 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 3. Attach air regulator as show in picture Air Regulator Installation only for O241. 4. Set your unit up in an area which is adequately ventilated and make sure that the air CAUTION vents are not obstructed.
  • Page 58 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 5. Connect the work lead clamp to your work piece. L o o s e w e l d i n g t e r m i n a l c o n n e c t i o n s c a n c a u s e 6.
  • Page 59 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 4. Set your unit up in an area which is adequately ventilated and make sure that the air vents are not obstructed. CAUTION 5. Connect the power supply cable to a socket located as near as possible to the work area, During cutting the speed of the torch movement should be in accordance with the so that the unit can be switched off quickly in case of emergency.
  • Page 60 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2.12 Operation Notices Solution Nr. Troubles Reasons The power cable connected not Connect correctly good Read safty instruction and Chapter 1 carefully before attempting to use this ◆ Repair or change it The power cable is broken equipment.
  • Page 61 MULTIFUNCTION SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting R-SERIES Solution Nr. Troubles Reasons Gas cylinder is close or gas Open or change the gas cylinder CHAPTER 6 pressure is low Something is in the valve Remove it Electromagnetic valve is damaged Change it No gas flow (TIG) Air tube is brocken...
  • Page 62 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.1 Brief Introduction 1.3 Specifications R221 R221,R231,R251,R311 MIG welding machines adopts the latest pulse width modulation (PWM) technology and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module, which can Description R221 change work frequency to medium frequency so as to replace the traditional hulking work Dimensions 490X225X380mm frequency transformer with the cabinet medium frequency transformer.
  • Page 63 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.6 Specifications R231 1.4 Packaged Items R221 Description R231 ◆3M MB-15 MIG Gun – 16M2 Dimensions 490X225X380mm ◆Contact tip•1.0mm Fitted•0.8mm Fitted Weight ◆3M Gas Hose 8*13.5 16.2kg ◆200 A electrode holder with 3M cable. Cooling Fan Cooled ◆200 A earth clamp with 3M cable...
  • Page 64 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Summary 1.9 Specifications R251/R311 1.7 Packaged Items R231 Description R251 R311 ◆3M MB-15 MIG Gun – 16M2 590x240x450mm 590x240x450mm Dimensions ◆ Contact tip•1.0mm Fitted0.8mm Fitted 23.6kg 24.8kg Weight ◆4M Wp-26 Tig Torch Fan Cooled Fan Cooled Cooling ◆3M Gas Hose 8*13.5...
  • Page 65 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Summary Operation 1.10 Packaged Items 2.1 Layout For The Panel R221 R251/R311 ◆4M MB-24 MIG Gun – 25M2 ◆Contact tip •1.0mm Fitted 0.8mm Fitted ◆3M Gas Hose 8*13.5 ◆300 A earth clamp with 3M cable ◆3M Power cable ◆Drive Rolls ◆Operating Manual...
  • Page 66 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 5. Digital Voltmeter 2.2 Layout For The Panel R231 The digital meter is used to display the pre-set (preview) Voltage in Mig modes and actual welding Voltage of the power source when welding. This digital meter is used to display the Welding Output Terminal Voltage in STICK modes during non- welding or welding.
  • Page 67 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 5. Digital Voltmeter 15. Remote Control Switch The digital meter is used to display the pre-set (preview) Voltage in Mig modes and Remote Control Switch receptacle is used to connect a trigger switch or remote actual welding Voltage of the power source when welding.
  • Page 68 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 6. 2T - 4T Trigger Latch Button 2.4 Layout For The Panel R311 Press and release the button to change the selected operating mode of the trigger. The selected mode can be either “2T” (unlatched) or “4T” (latched) operation. The red indicator next to the button will illuminate to identify which mode is selected (2T or 4T).
  • Page 69 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 4. Pass the MIG wire over the drive roll groove, through the outlet guide and out past the Torch Torch Adaptor. Then fit the MIG to ensure the MIG wire passes into the MIG CAUTION Torch Torch.
  • Page 70 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 2.8 Feed Roller Pressure Adjustment WARNING The roller on the swing arm applies pressure to the grooved roller via an adjustable tension devise. The Tension Adjuster should be set to a minimum pressure that will provide satisfactory The welding wire is electrically Hot if it is fed by depressing MIG Gun switch.
  • Page 71 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 5. To protect sensitive down-stream equipment a separate safety device may be necessary if the regulator is not fitted with a pressure relief device. CAUTION Operation Match regulator to cylinder. NEVER CONNECT a regulator designed for a particular gas or gases to a cylinder containing any other gas.
  • Page 72 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation Shutdown 6. Fit the welding grade shielding gas regulator/ ow gauge to the shielding gas cylinder then connect the shielding gas hose from the rear of machine to the regulator/ow gauge Close cylinder valve whenever the regulator is not in use. To shut down for extended periods outlet.
  • Page 73 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 1. Turn the Main ON/OFF switch OFF (located on the rear panel). 2.13 Set-up For LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding (only for R231) 2. Check that the MIG wire size, contact tip, MIG Gun liner and drive roll groove are all the same size before tting the MIG wire into the Power Source.
  • Page 74 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting 2.14 Set-up For STICK Metal Arc Welding (MMA) WARNING WARNING There are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this product. Do Before any welding is to begin, be sure to wear all appropriate and recommended safety not attempt to open or repair unless you are a qualified electrical tradesperson and you equipment.
  • Page 75 MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution Nr. Troubles Reasons Solution Nr. Troubles Reasons The wire roller is wrong installed Check and change it Over-heat protection ,too much Reduce the welding current welding current The wire roller is twined Check and sort it out Over-heat protection ,working too Pressure roller arm is fitted firmly...
  • Page 76 WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE Basic knowledge TIG Welding 1.1 TIG Basic Welding Technique CHAPTER 7 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) as it is commonly referred to, is a welding process in which fusion is produced by an electric arc that is established between a single tungsten (non- consumable) electrode and the work piece.
  • Page 77 WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE TIG Welding TIG Welding The relation of welding area color & protect effect of Ti-alloy TIG of stainless steel(single run welding) Welding area color bright argent orange-yellow blue-purple caesious white powder tungsten welding welding Argon gas...
  • Page 78 WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE TIG Welding TIG Welding Parameters of AC TIG(MMA) for Aluinum and its alloy Tungsten Electrode Types Tungsten Welding Gas nozzle Steet Pre-heat wire eletrode Argon flow Welding diameter thickness Temper Remark diameter diameter rate/L•min- current/A...
  • Page 79: Joint Preparations

    WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE MMA Welding MMA Welding The Welder 2.1 MMA Basic Welding Technique Place yourself in a comfortable position before beginning to weld. Get a seat of suitable height and do as much work as possible sitting down. Don't hold your body tense. A taut Arc Welding Practice attitude of mind and a tensed body will soon make you feel tired.
  • Page 80 WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE MIG Welding MIG Welding The MIG Gun should be held at an angle to the weld joint. (See Secondary Adjustment 3.1 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique Variables below) Hold the MIG Gun so that the welding seam is viewed at all times. Always wear the welding Two different welding processes are covered in this sec- tion (GMAW and FCAW), with the helmet with proper filter lenses and use the proper safety equipment.
  • Page 81 WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE WELDING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTENANCE MIG Welding Maintenance Establishing the Arc and Making Weld Beads 4.1 Maintenance Before attempting to weld on a finished piece of work, it is recommended that practice welds be made on a sample metal of the same material as that of the finished piece. In order to guarantee that arc welding machine works high-efficiently and in safety,it must be maintained regularly.Let customers understand the maintenance methods and means The easiest welding procedure for the beginner to experiment with MIG welding is the flat...