Tweco ArcMaster 401S Manuel d'utilisateur

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ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.02 Equipment IdentificationThe unit’s identification number

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-53452.04 DescriptionThe Tweco ArcMaster 401S is a welding power source incorporating to pro

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 2-3 INTRODUCTION2.08 Duty CycleThe rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of the

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINTRODUCTION 2-4 Manual 0-53452.10 SpecificationsDescription ArcMaster 401SPower Source Part Number W1009100Power Sou

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 2-5 INTRODUCTIONNOTE Note 1: Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed perfo

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ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPSECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPexceed the state

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-2 Manual 0-5345 WARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK can kill; SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE is

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPWelding Power SourceGround TerminalGround ConductorLine Disc

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-4 Manual 0-53453.06 High Frequency InterferenceInterference may be trans

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPC. Methods of Reducing Electromagnetic Emissions1. Main Po

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-6 Manual 0-53453.08 ArcMaster 401S Power Source Controls, Indicators and

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP1 VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) Indicator LightsA VRD (vol

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-8 Manual 0-5345Lift TIG (GTAW)- The Process light is illuminated.The Stic

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-9 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP11 14 Pin Remote Control SocketThe 14 pin Remote Control Soc

! WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices if applicable before installing, operating, or servicing the equ

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-10 Manual 0-53453.09 Welding ParametersParameter DescriptionArc ForceThi

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-11 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPARC FORCE CONTROLThis parameter encoder controls in STICK m

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-12 Manual 0-53453.10 Setup for TIG (GTAW) WeldingFor TIG welding a TIG t

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-13 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPGraphic for TIGI CurrentI1 Welding currentISt Hot start c

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-14 Manual 0-5345!WARNINGBefore connecting the work clamp to the workpiece

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-15 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.12 Special FunctionEncoder Control Process Selection But

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-16 Manual 0-53453.13 Shielding Gas Flowmeter/ Regulator Operating Instru

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 3-17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPNOTEThe flowmeter/ regulator used with argon based and carbo

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-18 Manual 0-5345With the flowmeter/ regulator ready for operation, adjust

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-1 BASIC WELDING GUIDESECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4.01 Stick (SMAW) Basic Welding TechniqueSize of

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

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-2 Manual 0-5345Art # A-07687Figure 4-1: Flat Position, Down Hand Butt WeldArt # A-07688Figur

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-3 BASIC WELDING GUIDEJoint PreparationsIn many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sections with

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-4 Manual 0-5345clamp is making good electrical contact with the work, either directly or thr

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-5 BASIC WELDING GUIDEMaking Welded JointsHaving attained some skill in the handling of an electrode,

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEfrom the perpendicular position to prevent slag from running ahead of the weld. Refer to Figure 4-13. Do not attempt to bui

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-7 BASIC WELDING GUIDE2. Vertical Down The electrode makes welding in this position particularly eas

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-8 Manual 0-5345cool, the "upset" metal attempts to contract as much as it expanded

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-9 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt # A-07707Figure 4-21: Principle of PresettingArt # A-07708BPreheatPreheatDot

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCE4.02 Stick (SMAW) Welding TroubleshootingFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Welding current fluctuationsARC FORCE parameter is set at a va

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-11 BASIC WELDING GUIDEFAULT CAUSE REMEDY4 A groove has been formed in the base metal adjacent to the

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS ... 6-16.01 401S Power So

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEFAULT CAUSE REMEDY7 Crack occurring in weld metal soon after solidification commencesA Rigidity of joint. A Redesign to reli

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-13 BASIC WELDING GUIDETungsten Electrode Current RangesElectrode Diameter DC Current (Amps)0.040” (1.

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEBase Metal ThicknessDC Current for Mild SteelDC Current for Stainless SteelTungsten Electrode DiameterFiller Rod Diameter (

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 4-15 BASIC WELDING GUIDEFAULT CAUSE REMEDY6 Electrode melts or oxidizes when an arc is struck.A Torch l

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ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 5-1 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTSSECTION 5: POWER SOURCE PROBLEM

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEPOWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5-2

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 5-3 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTSCode Error Cause Possible Remed

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ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 6-1 KEY SPARE PARTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS6.01 401S Power Source Spare Parts32115141622223262124273

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ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEKEY SPARE PARTS 6-2 Manual 0-5345Item DescriptionDes. Ref. Quantity Part Number10 Display Panel Overlay 1 W70067491

ARCMASTER 401S POWER SOURCEManual 0-5345 A-1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX A: CIRCUIT DIAGRAM+16-BrennertasterCurrent detectCANX1PEL1L3L11L25L37Q1L2A1Rel01A2

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