INTRODUCTION Discovery 162T is an inverter DC TIG/MMA portable welding power source. The solidity of the components of this unit makes it a reliable working companion for workshop and outdoor applications.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH Preparing for MMA (polarity to basic electrode) 1. Connector for gas feed hose: cylinder power source 2. Welding power source ON/OFF switch. 3. Power cable. Total length (including internal part): 2,5 m Number and cross section of wires: 3 x 2,5 mm...
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH Preparing for TIG (polarity for tungsten electrode) PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de- energized). 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket outlet.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH COMMISSIONING USER INTERFACE CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Overheating alarm Indicates tripping of the welding power source thermal protection. Leave the unit running so that the overheated components cool as rapidly as possible. When the unit has cooled, the welding power source will reset automatically.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: TIG DC CONTINUOUS This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: PULSED DC TIG A flashing signal means the following welding mode is selected: SYNERGIC PULSED DC TIG The display shows the value of the selected parameter.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH WELDING SETTINGS TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE 2 STROKE LIFT-ARC WELDING (2T) 1. Touch the workpiece with the torch electrode. 2. Press (1T) and keep the torch trigger pressed. 3. Slowly lift the torch to strike the arc.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH SELECTION OF THE WELDING MODE AND TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE LEGEND 2 STROKE LIFT-ARC 2T HF: 2 STROKE WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ARC STRIKE (HF) 2T HF SPOT: 2 STROKE SPOT WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ARC STRIKE (HF)
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Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH BASE CURRENT Pulsed wave minimum current. Consequences of a higher value: - Faster creation of weld pool. - Increase of heat-affected zone. PEAK TIME Time for which the current pulse is at the maximum value.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH PARAMETERS ACTIVATION The welding parameters are available in accordance with the selected welding mode and procedure. The table shows the settings required to enable each parameter. MENU MODE PROCEDURE PARAMETER ...
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH Tab. 3 - Parameters of the 1st level menu: PULSED TIG DC mode PARAMETER MIN DEFAULT MAX NOTES PRE-GAS TIME 0.0 s 0.0 s 3.0 s Set by the manufacturer. STARTING CURRENT Not user-adjustable.
Cod.006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 03/05/2019 v2.1 ENGLISH TECHNICAL DATA Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directives applied Low voltage (LVD) Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Construction standards EN 60974-1; EN 60974-3; EN 60974-10 Class A...
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