Lincoln Electric IM644-A manual Connection of AN LN-23P Wire Feeder to the Commander

A-9 INSTALLATION A-9

CONNECTION OF AN LN-23P WIRE FEEDER TO THE COMMANDER 500

a.Shut the welder off.

b.Connect the LN-23P per instructions on the appro- priate connection diagram in the DIAGRAMS sec- tion. (NOTE): When connecting an LN-23P to the Commander 500, a K350-1 adapter kit must be used.

c.Set the “VOLTMETER” switch to “-”.

d.Set the “SELECTOR” switch to “WIRE WELDING” position.

e.Set the “WELDING TERMINALS” switch to “WELD-

ING TERMINALS ALWAYS ON”.

f.Set the ARC CONTROL to desired crispness. SOFT for MIG - crisp for Innershield.

g.Set the “LOCAL/ REMOTE” switch to the desired setting depending upon where the power sources output is being controlled from.

h.Set the “IDLE” switch to the “HIGH” position. If you are using an LN-23P with the K350-1 adapter kit, the electrode is not energized until the gun trigger is closed.

CONNECTION OF AN NA-3 AUTOMATIC WELDING SYSTEM TO THE COMMANDER 500

For connection diagrams and instructions for connect- ing an NA-3 Welding System to the Commander 500, refer to the NA-3 Welding System instruction manual. The connection diagram for the LN-8 can be used for connecting the NA-3.

CONNECTION OF AN LN-742 TO THE COMMANDER 500 (Requires optional K1597-1,

42 VAC Transformer Kit).

a.Shut the welder off.

b.Connect the LN-742 per instructions on the appro- priate connection diagram in the DIAGRAMS sec- tion.

c.Set the “LOCAL/ REMOTE” switch to REMOTE.

d.Set the “WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER” switch to either “+” or “-” as required by the electrode being used.

e.Set the “SELECTOR” switch to the “WIRE WELD- ING-CV” position.

f.Adjust the “ARC CONTROL” knob to desired Crispness. SOFT for MIG and CRISP for Innershield.

g.Set the “WELDING TERMINALS” switch to the

“WELDING TERMINALS” REMOTELY CON- TROLLED” position.

h.Set the “IDLE” switch to the “AUTO” position. When not welding, the Commander 500 engine will be at the low idle speed.

COMMANDER 500