Tweco 300 DC Arcmaster Manuel d'utilisateur

208V230V460V1/35060HzINVERTEROperating ManualARCMASTER®Version No: AB.01 Issue Date: February 22, 2006 Manual No.: 0-486

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-4February 22, 2006 WARNINGEngines can be dangerous. WARNINGENGINE EXHAUST GASES can kill.Engines produce harmful exhaust gase

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-5February 22, 2006 WARNINGThis product, when used for welding orcutting, produces fumes or gases whichcontain chemicals know to

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-6February 22, 20061.03 Precautions de Securite en Soudage à L’Arc MISE EN GARDELE SOUDAGE A L’ARC EST DANGEREUXPROTEGEZ-VOUS,

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-7February 22, 200610.N’utilisez qu’une bonne prise de masse pour la mise àla terre de la pièce à souder.11.Ne touchez pas à l’élec

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-8February 22, 20061. Eloignez la tête des fumées pour éviter de les respirer.2. A l’intérieur, assurez-vous que l’aire de soudage

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-9February 22, 2006 AVERTISSEMENTLES BOUTEILLES ENDOMMAGEES PEUVENTEXPLOSERLes bouteilles contiennent des gaz protecteurssous hau

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-10February 22, 20064. Pour empêcher un démarrage accidentel pendantl’entretien, débranchez le câble d’accumulateur à laborne négat

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20062-1SECTION 2:INTRODUCTION2.01 How To Use This ManualThis Owner’s Manual applies to just specification or partnumber

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC2-2February 22, 20062.04 Symbol ChartNote that only some of these symbols will appear on your model.Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)A

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20062-32.05 DescriptionThe Thermal ArcTM Model 300ACDC is a self containedsingle/three-phase AC/DC arc welding power so

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ARCMASTER 300 ACDC2-4February 22, 20062.06 Functional Block DiagramsFigure 2-2 illustrates the functional block diagram of the 300 ACDC-power supply.A

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebrurary 22, 20063-1SECTION 3:INSTALLATION3.01 EnvironmentThe ArcMaster 300 ACDC is designed for use in adverseenvironments.Example

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC3-2February 22, 20063.04 Electrical Input RequirementsOperate the welding power source from a single or three-phase 50/60 Hz, AC pow

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebrurary 22, 20063-33.05 Input PowerEach unit incorporates an INRUSH circuit and input voltagesensing circuit. When the MAIN CIRCUI

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC3-4February 22, 20063.07 High Frequency InterferenceInterference may be transmitted by a high frequencyinitiated or stabilized arc w

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebrurary 22, 20063-53.09 Specifications Parameter 300ACDC Rated Output Amperes 300 Volts 22 Duty Cycle 25% TIG 300A

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC3-6February 22, 2006

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20064-1SECTION 4:OPERATOR CONTROLS4.01 ArcMaster 300 ACDC Controls1. Control Knob: This control sets the selected weld

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC4-2February 22, 20063. Positive Terminal: Welding current flows from thePower Source via heavy duty Dinse type terminal. Itis esse

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20064-34.02 Weld Process Selection for ArcMaster 300 ACDC Weld Mode Weld Process Selection STICK HF TIG LIFT TIG D

WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing,operating, or servicing the equipment.While the

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC4-4February 22, 20064.03 Weld Parameter Descriptions for ArcMaster 300 ACDCFigure 4-3: ArcMaster 300 ACDC Front PanelParameter Descr

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20064-5PEAK CUR.This parameter sets the PEAK weld current when in PULSE modeWELDThis parameter sets the TIG WELD curren

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC4-6February 22, 20064.04 Weld Parameters for ArcMaster 300 ACDC Weld Mode Weld Parameter Parameter Range Factory Setting Incre

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20064-74.05 Power Source FeaturesFeature DescriptionNew Digital Control Almost all welding parameters are adjustableTou

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC4-8February 22, 2006

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20065-1SECTION 5:SET-UP FOR SMAW (STICK) AND GTAW (TIG)Conventional operating procedures apply when using theWelding Po

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC5-2February 22, 2006

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20066-1SECTION 6: SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONNOTE:Scroll Buttons are used to select the parameters to be set. The LED’s show

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC6-2February 22, 200618346910275 Art # A-07656Figure 6-1b: 300 ACDC Front Panel1. Pulse Function:Pressing this button enables the TIG

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20066-36.01 Stick Welding· Connect work lead to negative terminal· Connect electrode lead to positive terminal· Switch

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1:SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1-11.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC6-4February 22, 20066.03 Slope Mode Sequence Weld Current Down Slope Up Slope Initial Current Switch Closed Switch Open Switch Clos

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20066-56.05 Pulse Controls (Peak Current) (Base) Background Current (Pulse Width) (Pulse Frequency) Art # A-04990

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC6-6February 22, 2006

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20067-1SECTION 7:BASIC TIG WELDING GUIDE7.01 Explanation of “Fluttery Arc” whenAC TIG Welding on AluminumThe following

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC7-2Februrary 22, 20067.02 Electrode PolarityConnect the TIG torch to the - / TORCH terminal and the work lead to the + / WORK termin

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20067-37.05 Guide for Selecting Filler Wire DiameterNOTEThe filler wire diameter specified in Table 7-4 is a guide only

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC7-4Februrary 22, 20067.08 Welding Parameters for AluminumFiller Rod Diameter(if required)0.040” 30-45 0.040” 1/16” Butt/Corner1.0mm

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20068-1SECTION 8: BASIC ARC WELDING GUIDE8.01 Electrode PolarityStick electrodes are generally connected to the ‘+’ ter

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC8-2February 22, 2006Metals being joined Electrode CommentsMild steel 6013 Ideal electrodes for all general purpose work. Features i

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 20069-1SECTION 9: ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe only routine maintenance required for the power supply is a thorough cleaning

TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 6: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ...

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC9-2February 22, 2006Warning! Disconnect input power before maintaining.Each UseVisual check of regulator and pressureVisual check of

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 200610-1SECTION 10: BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINGThere are extremely dangerous voltages and power levels present inside

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC10-2February 22, 20066 Electrode melts when arc is struck.A Electrode is connected to the ‘+’ terminal.A Connect the electrode to th

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 200610-311 Welding arc can not be established.A Work clamp is not connected to the work piece or the work/torch leads a

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC10-4February 22, 200610.02 Stick Welding ProblemsA Electrodes are damp. A Dry electrodes before use.B Welding current is too high. B

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 200610-5A Small electrodes used on heavy cold plate.A Use larger electrodes and pre-heat the plate.B Welding current is

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC10-6February 22, 20065 Non-metallic particles are trapped in the weld metal (slag inclusion).A Non-metallic particles may be trappe

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 200610-710.03 Power Source ProblemsDescription Possible Cause RemedyA The Primary supply voltage has not been switched

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC10-8February 22, 2006Strike an arc to complete the weld cycle. ORSwitch machine off then on to reset solenoid valve sequence.B Gas

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 200611-1SECTION 11:VOLTAGE REDUCTION DEVICE (VRD)11.01 VRD SpecificationDescription NotesVRD Open Circuit Voltage 15.3

TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPENDIX 1: ARCMASTER 300 AC/DC ACCESSORIES ... A-1APPENDIX 2: ARCMASTER 300 AC/DC INTERC

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC11-2February 22, 200611.03 Switching VRD On/OffSwitch the machine Off.A) Remove the clear plastic cover from the control panel (see

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCFebruary 22, 200611-3C) Access the VRD control by gently prying back the front panel controls to reveal the VRD on/off potentiometer

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC11-4February 22, 2006

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCRFebruary 22, 200612-1SECTION 12:POWER SOURCE ERROR CODESDescription Possible Cause Remedy RemarksA The Welding Power Source’s duty

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC12-2February 22, 2006E11 error code displayedOver Primary supply (input) voltage at primary capacitors is exceeded for one second.E1

ARCMASTER 300 ACDCRFebruary 22, 200612-3E82 error code displayedRated voltage selection circuit abnormality.E83 error code displayedCPU checks mains s

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC12-4February 22, 2006E94 error code displayedTemperature sensor TH1 for IGBTs or sensor TH2 for secondary diodes are open circuit.E9

ARCMASTER 300 AC/DCFebruary 22, 2006A-1APPENDIX 1: ARCMASTER 300 AC/DC ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES PART NO. DESCRIPTION Stick Kit 10-4082 Work clamp

ARCMASTER 300 AC/DCA-2February 22, 2006APPENDIX 2: ARCMASTER 300 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAMCN130CN131CN131 CN130CN132CN132Line1Line2S1GroundPCB21FilterCircu

ARCMASTER 300 AC/DCFebruary 22, 2006A-3Art # A-07657TB7TB21TB34TB33TB35CT2D5-OutputTerminalTO2PCB15DIODE SnubberCircuit Board[WK-5606]PCB12PanelCircui

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-1February 22, 20061.01 Arc Welding Hazards WARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.Touching live electrical parts can cause fatalshocks o

LIMITED WARRANTYThis information applies to Thermal Arc products that were purchased in the USA and Canada.April 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY: Thermal Arc®,

WARRANTY SCHEDULEThis information applies to Thermal Arc products that were purchased in the USA and Canada.April 2006 ENGINE DRIVEN WELDERS WARRANTY

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ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-2February 22, 200611.Do not touch electrode while in contact with the work(ground) circuit.12.Use only well-maintained equipment.

ARCMASTER 300 ACDC1-3February 22, 20066. Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, orspraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc canre