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OM-196 596D August 2001 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) Stick (SMAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source With Built-In Synergic Control Invision 354MP Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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– every power source from This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller is backed by the most Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will hassle-free warranty in the business.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1.
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Declaration of Conformity For European Community (CE) Products Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA Invision 354MP Declares that the product: conforms to the following Directives and Standards: Directives Electromagnetic compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC...
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_4/98 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible Y Marks a special safety message.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Always ventilate confined spaces or use visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields.
SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 4/98 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Ce groupe de symboles signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Il y a des Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
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LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro- LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- voquer des brûlures dans les yeux et quent de provoquer des blessures ou sur la peau. même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses non utilisation.
1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent D’EXPLOSION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proxi- D Rester à l’écart des organes mobiles comme le mité...
1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 2-1. Manufacturer’s Warning Label Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill. 1.1 Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
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Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from wiring can kill. Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine. Hazardous voltage remains on input capacitors after power is turned off. Do not touch fully charged >...
2-3. Symbols And Definitions Alternating Amperage Panel Voltage Current (AC) Output Circuit Breaker Remote Gas Tungsten Arc Negative Voltage Input Welding Direct Current Protective Earth Positive Inductance (DC) (Ground) Constant Current Constant Voltage Foot Control Line Connection Three Phase Static Frequency Con- Shielded Metal Arc Gas Metal Arc...
SECTION 3 – INTRODUCTION 3-1. Specifications Voltage Amperes Input Range at Rated Load Maximum Rated Welding Amperage (CC/CV IP Rating Output 50/60 Hz Open-Circuit Output Output Range Range Models Voltage DC 400 V Only) 300 A @ 17.0 12.4 11.5 32 Volts DC, 10 –...
3-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Volt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. CC Mode CV Mode va_curve1 4/95 – SA-188 537 / SA-178 653 OM-196 596 Page 14...
SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION 4-1. Selecting A Location 24 in (610 mm) Dimensions And Weight 76 lb (34.6 kg) 17 in (432 mm) 12-1/2 in (318 mm) Lifting Handles Movement Use handles to lift unit. Hand Cart Y Do not move or operate unit Use cart or similar device to move where it could tip.
4-2. Weld Output Receptacles And Selecting Cable Sizes Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft 100 ft (30 m) Or Less (45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m)
4-4. Optional 115 Volt AC Duplex Receptacle And Circuit Breakers 115 V 7 A AC Receptacle Power is shared between duplex receptacle and Remote 14 recep- tacle (see Section 4-3). Circuit Breaker CB1 CB1 protects duplex receptacle and 115 volt ac portion of Remote 14 receptacle from overload.
4-6. Connecting Input Power Check input voltage available at site. Input And Grounding Conductors Line Disconnect Device Select type and size of overcurrent protection using Section 4-5. Y Always connect green/yel- low wire to supply ground- ing terminal, never to a line terminal.
SECTION 5 – OPERATION 5-1. Front Panel Controls Power Switch amperage. Increment Push Button (see Section 5-4) The fan motor is thermostatically Trim Indicator Light Decrement Push Button (see Section controlled and only runs when cooling is 5-4) needed. Lights when display beneath is indicating Display (see Section 5-4) trim.
5-2. Meter Functions NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Meter Reading While Welding 24.5 24.5 Preset Volts Blank Actual Volts Actual Amps Trim Pulsed 24.5 Blank...
5-3. Example Displays Values shown are hypothetical. The “A” (Amperage) and “Trim” lights illuminate as shown. Amperage preset display for Stick welding mode. Voltage preset display for MIG welding mode. Display while welding. Preset trim display for Pulse welding mode. Preset pulses per second (PPS) display for Manual Pulse welding mode.
5-5. Initial Display, Manual Pulse MIG Mode, MIG Mode, And Stick Mode Software Program Number When power is applied, initial dis- play with software number appears momentarily, and then last program to be viewed before control was shut down appears. I N V I S I O N 3 5 4 M P Manual Pulse MIG Mode...
5-6. Setup Screens To access Setup screens: turn welding power source Off, press and hold Select push button, turn unit On, and hold push button down until initial screen leaves. To exit Setup screens, turn welding power source Off and then On again.
5-7. Choosing Pulse Programs And Setting Parameters Choosing Pulse Program: Pulse programs are pre-written and cannot be changed by the user. See Section 5-9 for program parameters and recommended gas mixtures. Choose program depending on the type and size of wire, and type of shielding gas used.
5-9. Overview Of Programs Program # Wire Type Wire Size Shielding Gas Meters Per Meters Per Mi- Minute: Min nute: Max Steel 1.0 mm 80% Argon/20% CO 3.05 19.05 Steel 1.2 mm 80% Argon/20% CO 2.54 11.43 Steel 1.0 mm 93% Argon/5% CO /2% O 2.03...
SECTION 6 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Repair Or Replace Replace Cracked Replace Damaged Or Torch Body Cracked Unreadable Cables Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords Clean Tighten Weld...
6-3. Voltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays HE.L P–0 HE.L P–5 HE.L P–1 HE.L P–6 HE.L P–2 HE.L P–7 HE.L P–3 HE.L P–8 HE.L P–4 HE.L P–9 fan to cool it (see Section 3-2). Operation will shown, have an electrician check the input All directions are in reference to the front continue when the unit has cooled.
6-4. Error Codes Program CRC Error Program Range Error If either error code appears, reset the display to factory settings as fol- lows: Press Parameter Select push but- ton or turn welding power source E R R O R Off and back On. Change settings and continue.
SECTION 8 – PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 453-A Figure 8-1. Parts Assembly OM–196 596 Page 32...
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 8-1. Parts Assembly ....+175 148 WRAPPER ........... .
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 8-1. Parts Assembly (continued) ....173 563 INDUCTOR, input ..........
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Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other Warranty Questions? guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Call LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT &...
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Distributor Address City State For Service Call 1-800-4-A-Miller or see our website at www.MillerWelds.com to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you. Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories...
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