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TigMatic 300iP
CE
OWNER'S MANUAL
OM-292017A
2022-10
Processes
TIG (GTAW) Welding
Stick (SMAW) Welding
Description
Arc Welding Power Source

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  • Page 1 OM-292017A 2022-10 Processes TIG (GTAW) Welding Stick (SMAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source TigMatic 300iP OWNER’S MANUAL For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING..............1 Symbol Usage .

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY for European Community (CE marked) products. Orbitalum Tools, Business Unit Miller Europe, Josef Schüttlerstrasse 17, 78224, Singen Germany, declares that the product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Council Directive(s), Commission Regulation(s) and Standard(s).
  • Page 6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For United Kingdom (UKCA marked) produets. Orbitalum Tools, Business Unit Miller Europe, Josef Schüttlerstrasse 17, 78224, Singen Germany, declares that the product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Regulation(s) and Standard(s).
  • Page 7 EMF DATA SHEET FOR ARC WELDING POWER SOURCE Product/Apparatus Identification Product Stock Number TigMatic 300iP 059016034 Compliance Information Summary Applicable regulation Directive 2014/35/EU Reference limits Directive 2013/35/EU, Recommendation 1999/519/EC Applicable standards IEC 62822-1:2016, IEC 62822-2:2016 Intended use ☒ for occupational use ☐...

  • Page 9: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING Protect yourself and others from injury—read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.

  • Page 10: Welding Can Cause Fire Or Explosion

    HOT PARTS can burn. WELDING can cause fire or explosion. � Do not touch hot parts bare handed. � Allow cooling period before working on equipment. Welding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. �...

  • Page 11: Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    � Never weld on a pressurized cylinder—explosion will result. CYLINDERS can explode if � Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, damaged. and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high and associated parts in good condition. pressure.

  • Page 12: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    � To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as ARC WELDING can cause possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor. interference. � Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment. � Electromagnetic energy can interfere with sensitive electronic equipment such as microprocessors, �...

  • Page 13: Section 2 - Definitions

    Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Some symbols are found only on CE products. Some symbols are found only on CE products. Safe1 2012 1-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions 1-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions 1-1.

  • Page 14: Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions

    Keep flammables away from cutting. Do not cut near flammables. Welding sparks can cause fires. Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and have a watchperson ready to use it. Do not cut on drums or any closed containers. Safe33 2017 04 Safe1 Safe1 Safe1...
  • Page 15 Mode Pass TIG Foot Pedal Wire Feed Enabled Temperature X (Cancel) Fail Positive Indication Seconds Settings Decrease Augmented Reality Disturbance Down Shielded Metal Arc Gas Output Input Voltage Welding (SMAW) Increase Amperage Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) / Gas Input Hertz Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding...

  • Page 16: Section 3 - Specifications

    Information About Default Weld Parameters And Settings NOTICE – Each welding application is unique. Although certain Miller Electric products are designed to determine and default to certain typical welding parameters and settings based upon specific and relatively limited application variables input by the end user, such default settings are for reference purposes only;...
  • Page 17 Model Input Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Efficiency Power Consumption TigMatic 300iP 400V Three Phase 27 W Safe1 2012 Do not discard product (where applicable) with general waste. Do not discard product (where applicable) with general waste.

  • Page 18: Duty Cycle And Overheating

    3-6. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 minutes that unit weld rated load without overheating. If unit overheats, thermostat(s) opens, output stops, and cooling fan runs. Wait fifteen mi- nutes for unit to cool. Reduce amperage or voltage, or duty cycle before welding.

  • Page 19: Volt-Ampere Curves

    3-7. Volt-Ampere Curves The volt-ampere curves show the normal Stick minimum and maximum voltage and amper- age output capabilities of the welding power source. Curves of other settings fall between the curves shown. DC Amperes DC Amperes OM-292017 Page 11...

  • Page 20: Section 4 - Installation

    Writers: Remember to move unit dimension and weight and rating la- SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION bel location information to the appropriate sections. 4-1. Selecting A Location 1-4. Selecting a Location Do not move or operate unit where Movement it could tip. Special installation may be re- quired where gasoline or volatile liquids are present - see NEC Ar-...

  • Page 21: Selecting Cable Sizes

    4-2. Selecting Cable Sizes* NOTICE – The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source is 30 m (100 ft) from the workpiece, the total cable length in the weld circuit is 60 m (2 cables x 30 m). Use the 60 m (200 ft) column to determine cable size.

  • Page 22: Installing Gas Supply

    4-4. Installing Gas Supply Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other stationary support so cyl- inder cannot fall and break off valve. 1 Cap 2 Cylinder Valve Remove cap, stand to side of valve, and open valve slightly. Gas flow blows dust and dirt from valve.

  • Page 23: Remote 14-Pin Receptacle Information

    4-5. Remote 14–Pin Receptacle Information Socket Socket Information Torch switch Torch switch +5 VDC output to remote control Remote control circuit common 0 to +5 VDC input command signal from remote control Valid arc (dry contact to 2A max) (optional) tools/ Valid arc (dry contact to 2A max) (optional)

  • Page 24: Installing Cooler Power Supply Receptacle

    4-7. Installing Cooler Power Supply Receptacle 1 Rear Panel Cover 2 7–Pin Cooler Control Receptacle Remove and retain two screws from rear panel cover. Pull out cover with the attached connector and cap. 3 Connector 4 Power Supply Receptacle 5 Receptacle Support Remove cap from the connector.

  • Page 25: Connecting Cooler

    4-8. Connecting Cooler 1 400 V AC, 1 Amp Receptacle Part No. 056076326 included in the cooler. 2 400 V AC Cord Provides 400 V AC to power cooler. 3 7–Pin Receptacle Provides signal to activate the cooler, checks the presence of the liquid pressure, and checks the presence of the cooler.

  • Page 26: Electrical Service Guide

    4-9. Electrical Service Guide Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommen- dations are for an individual branch circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of one welding power source. In individual branch circuit installations, the National Electrical Code (NEC) allows the receptacle or conductor rating to be less than the rating of the circuit protection device.

  • Page 27: 4-10. Connecting 3-Phase Input Power

    4-10. Connecting 3-Phase Input Power Installation must meet all National and Local Codes—have only quali- fied persons make this installation. Disconnect and lockout/tagout in- put power before connecting input conductors from unit. Follow es- tablished procedures regarding the installation and removal of lockout/tagout devices.

  • Page 28: Section 5 - Operation

    SECTION 5 – OPERATION 5-1. Front Panel Controls 1 Mode Button 13 Gas Out To Torch Connection Fitting has 5/8–18 in. right hand threads. 2 Menu Navigation Buttons 14 Negative (-) Weld Output Terminal 18 Fuse 3 Program Buttons TIG Torch connection for TIG welding. 4 Amperage/Settings Knob 19 Optional TigMatic Cool Dedicated Power Supply Receptacle...

  • Page 29: Remote Settings

    5-2. Remote Settings 1 Settings Button 2 Amperage/Settings Knob 3 Change Button 4 Home Button 5 Remote Icon Press Settings button. Rotate the Amperage/Settings knob to select Remote. Press Change button to toggle be- tween Off, Finger, and Foot. Press Home button to return to the main screen.

  • Page 30: Cooler Settings

    5-3. Cooler Settings 1 Settings Button 2 Amperage/Settings Knob 3 Change Button 4 Home Button Press Settings button. Rotate the Amperage/Settings knob to select Water Cooler. Press Change button. Water cooler Auto mode set (on-demand). Press Change again to select On mode (al- ways active).

  • Page 31: Updating Firmware

    5-4. Updating Firmware 1 Settings Button 2 Amperage/Settings Knob 3 Change Button 4 Green Check (Confirm) 5 Red X (Cancel) 6 USB Port Obtain update file (. suf) from . Read docu- mentation that accompanies update file to ensure it is the correct update for the ma- chine version.

  • Page 32: Factory Reset Procedure

    5-5. Factory Reset Procedure 1 Settings Button 2 Amperage/Settings Knob 3 Change Button 4 Green Check (Confirm) 5 Red X (Cancel) Press Settings button. Rotate the Amperage/Settings knob to select Factory Reset. Press Change button. Press the green check to confirm, or press X to cancel.

  • Page 33: Section 6 - Stick Operation

    SECTION 6 – STICK OPERATION 6-1. Stick Connections 1 Welding Power Source Connect work lead to negative weld output � Cart cooler optional terminal. 2 Positive (+) Weld Output Terminal equipment. 4 Remote 14–Pin Receptacle Connect electrode holder to positive weld output terminal.

  • Page 34: Stick Settings

    6-2. Stick Settings 1 Process Select Button 2 Stick Indicator LED Press Process Select button until Stick indi- cator LED is illuminated. 3 Weld Button 4 Amperage/Settings Knob 5 Green Check (Confirm) 6 Home Button Press Weld button to open the electrode se- lection menu.

  • Page 35: Vrd Operation

    6-3. VRD Operation 1 Settings Button 2 Amperage/Settings Knob Press Settings button to open the main menu. Rotate the Amperage/Settings knob to high- light VRD. Press the Change button to set to either NORM (normal) or LOW. Press the Home button to return to the home screen.

  • Page 36: Section 7 - Tig Operation

    SECTION 7 – TIG OPERATION 7-1. TIG Connections 1 Welding Power Source 5 Positive (+) Weld Output Terminal 8 Remote 14–Pin Receptacle (See Section 4-5) 2 Cooler Connect work lead to positive weld output 3 Water In (From Torch) Connection 9 Gas Hose terminal.

  • Page 37: Tig Settings

    7-2. TIG Settings 1 Mode Button 2 Indicator LEDs Press Mode button until indicator LED for de- sired mode is illuminated. 3 Process Button 4 Amperage/Settings Knob 5 Next Button 6 Green Check Button Press Process button. Rotate Amperage/Settings knob to select ei- ther Standard or Pulsed.

  • Page 38: Setting Sequence

    7-3. Setting Sequence 1 Mode Button 2 Setup Button 3 Amperage/Settings Knob 4 Next Button 5 Home Button Use Mode button to select desired TIG weld- ing mode. Press Setup button. Use the Amperage/Set- tings knob to adjust each setting. Available settings and value ranges for each mode are shown below.
  • Page 39 2T Sequence and 4T Sequence Pre-gas 0.1–2.5 seconds Initial Current 5–250A 0–25.0 seconds (2T Only) Slope up 0.1–25.0 seconds Slope down 0.1–25.0 seconds Final Current 5–250A 0–25.0 seconds (2T Only) Post-gas 0.1–25.0 seconds TACK Sequence Pre-gas 0.1–2.5 seconds Time ON 0.1–20.00 seconds tOFF Time OFF...
  • Page 40 4TS Sequence Pre-gas 0.1–2.5 seconds Initial Current 5–250A Slope Up 0.1–25.0 seconds Base Current 5–95% Slope Down 0.1–25.0 seconds Final Current 5–250A Post-Gas 0.1–25.0 seconds OM-292017 Page 32...

  • Page 41: Setting Sequence Continued

    7-4. Setting Sequence Continued 1 Set Up Button 2 Amperage/Settings Knob 3 Next Button 4 Home Button Press Set Up button to set additional param- eters. Use Amperage/Settings Knob to change parameter. Press Next button to ad- vance to next setting, or press Home button to exit to the home screen.

  • Page 42: Programs

    7-5. Programs To save current settings, press and hold Press the button of the desired program to 1 Program Buttons (3) Program button 1 for three seconds to save recall the saved weld settings. the program in position 1. Use the same pro- Setting Programs Deleting Programs cedure to save Programs 2 and 3.

  • Page 43: Section 8 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING pliers needlenose knife steelbrush nutdriver chippinghammer 8-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintaining. solderiron heavy-duty workclamp light-duty workclamp wirecutter frontcutter stripcrimp � Maintain more often during severe conditions. � = Check � = Clean �...

  • Page 44: Overload Protection

    8-3. Overload Protection 1 2AT Fuse (Time-Delay Fuse) Protects cooler dedicated power supply from overload. If the fuse blows, replace the fuse. Check the cooler or contact a factory author- ized service agent if fuse blows frequently. OM-292017 Page 36...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    8-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output. Be sure line disconnect switch is On (see Section 4-10). Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 4-10). Secure torch trigger connections. Check continuity of power switch S1 and replace if necessary. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check main transformer T1 for signs of winding failure.

  • Page 46: Error Codes

    8-5. Error Codes Code Error Description Remedy Overtemperature IGBT1 — Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool. See Section 3-6. Overtemperature IGBT2 — Overtemperature Secondary Rectifier — Temperature Sensor Fail IGBT1 (Short — Contact a factory authorized service Circ) agent. Temperature Sensor Fail IGBT2 (Short —...
  • Page 47 OM-292017 Page 39...

  • Page 48: Section 9 - Electrical Diagrams

    SECTION 9 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 9-1. Circuit Diagram OM-292017 Page 40...
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  • Page 50 Notes Visit www.youtube.com/ MillerWelders informational videos.
  • Page 51 Effective January 1, 2022 (Equipment with a serial number preface of NC or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or war- ranties expressed or implied. � Automatic Motion Devices LIMITED WARRANTY - Subject to the terms and 1.

  • Page 52: Owner's Record

    Miller Europe / Orbitalum Tools shipment. GmbH For assistance in filing or settling claims, con- Singen, DE Phone: +49 7731 792400 tact your distributor and/or equipment manu- facturer’s Transportation Department. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS – PRINTED IN USA © Miller Electric Mfg. LLC 2022-10...